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How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

How Nestle got Japan to drink Coffee

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Japan today imports 500,000 tons of coffee annually. Barely 60 years earlier, it was a market that hardly sold a cup! Ad guru Sandeep Goyal reveals how Nestle won the Coffee versus Tea Battle.

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

This campaign sheds light on the dark side of the World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Every four years, FIFA World Cup puts an international spotlight on world football. For advertising firm J Walter Thompson London and its client - United Kingdom's National Centre for Domestic Violence, this presented an opportunity to shed some light on a particularly nasty side-effect of fervent sports fandom: domestic violence.

Kohli is top celebrity brand for third time in a row

Kohli is top celebrity brand for third time in a row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Duff & Phelps report shows that Virat Kohli has increased his brand value by 40 per cent to $237.5 million in 2019 and taken a huge lead with his closest rival, Akshay Kumar, ranked second.

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount -- the country added 75,809 cases on Tuesday to take its tally to 42,80,422 -- scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease.

Why Indian stocks are sensitive to dollar movement

Why Indian stocks are sensitive to dollar movement

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Since its low on July 26, the US dollar index has gained a little over eight per cent. In the same period, the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensitive Index, or Sensex, has lost 12.4 per cent, establishing a negative correlation of about 1.5 times.

Can Project Insight end tax evasion?

Can Project Insight end tax evasion?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

It's possible to curb tax evasion using high-end technology. But it requires an honest intention to make use of the treasure trove of data that is captured, points out Harsh Roongta.

Rupee one of the worst performers among its Asian peers

Rupee one of the worst performers among its Asian peers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The Indian rupee is down nearly 2 per cent against the US dollar since the beginning of January 2019. Experts attribute the Indian rupee's relatively poor performance to a sharper-than-expected fall in economic growth in India.

Silver to beat gold as a better investment option

Silver to beat gold as a better investment option

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Silver is emerging as a stronger bet for the long-term.

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

How does one measure the value of a 'like' in terms of two specific metrics, brand affinity/preference and brand purchase intent/loyalty?

How to train your mind to fight the virus

How to train your mind to fight the virus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Ashok Gupta, 60 from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh shares his advice on how to keep COVID-19 away.

Here's why drug users become addicts

Here's why drug users become addicts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

A typical drug user's transition to addiction could result from a persistent impairment of synaptic plasticity (the ability of the connection between two neurons to change in strength) in a key structure of the brain, suggests a new French study.

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

'I don't think Bollywood is bad at all'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'Each person has their own story. You can't make a general statement about an entire industry.'

Farah Khan fails to impress in Tees Maar Khan

Farah Khan fails to impress in Tees Maar Khan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Apart from the songs, nothing else works in Tees Maar Khan.

Part-Time Grad

Part-Time Grad

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Why was it so easy for students to get a college degree? asks Geetanjali Krishna.

62 per cent sales leaders are under-graduates: Study

62 per cent sales leaders are under-graduates: Study

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

A study has revealed that barely 8 per cent of sales leaders went to tier-I MBA universities.

Cash-only deals bring firms higher returns: Study

Cash-only deals bring firms higher returns: Study

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The KPMG study completed with the assistance of University of Chicago Booth School Business Professor Steven Kaplan, found a correlation between certain deal factors and the success of the transaction.

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

Growing sins! That's AP CM's logic behind rising temple revenues

Growing sins! That's AP CM's logic behind rising temple revenues

Rediff.com25 May 2016

"People are committing sins and to get rid of them they are going to temples and offering money," the chief minister remarked, during his inaugural address at the two-day conference of district collectors in Vijayawada on Wednesday.

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington's School of Informatics and Computing have found that there is a correlation between the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and public sentiment after analysing more than 9.8 million tweets from 2.7 million users during 10 months in 2008.

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

Fiscal stimulus is not the need of the hour

Fiscal stimulus is not the need of the hour

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

What might be useful is targeted assistance to those sectors and individuals that are disproportionately affected, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

Mutual fund diversification: How much is too much

Mutual fund diversification: How much is too much

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Diversification is the key to achieve optimal risk-adjusted returns. Often, an investor is confused whilst deciding on the number of mutual funds you should consider holding in your portfolio.

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are at second and third spot, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom.

Road will be bumpy for investors in 2019

Road will be bumpy for investors in 2019

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'The first half of 2019 could be volatile.' 'In the second half, volatility inducing events should be largely behind us.'

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Gold is currently trading at Rs 25,200 for 10 grams.

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

Is IAF getting ready for a strike at Jaish targets in Pakistan?

Is IAF getting ready for a strike at Jaish targets in Pakistan?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

'The enemy knows he cannot defeat us in a conventional conflict. So today we showcase our ability to punish, our ability to insert and extricate our troops from hostile territories.'

Beware of A3i, the new coronavirus strain that's spreading fast!

Beware of A3i, the new coronavirus strain that's spreading fast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In India, A3i is found mostly in southern India, and a few in Delhi. You don't see this strain much in, say, Gujarat or Maharashtra.'

Power sector reform: India's biggest problem

Power sector reform: India's biggest problem

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Though power reforms are the most important item on the government's agenda, it often leads to face-offs between the Centre and states.

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

After exporters, real estate companies are demanding a priority sector tag for loans to the low-cost housing sector.

Corp comm chiefs are new leaders

Corp comm chiefs are new leaders

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

A recent study has revealed the difference between Fortune magazine's most admired companies and contender companies - the stength of their corporate communications departments.

Why gold is a good investment option

Why gold is a good investment option

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Gold is a hedge against the dollar and inflation. It has a very low correlation with other asset classes like equity and debt thereby a good asset to diversify the overall portfolio.

It's always a gamble in the monsoons

It's always a gamble in the monsoons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

There have been good crops in years of poor rain and huge variations in years which have had similar rain.

Australians: World's most prosperous people

Australians: World's most prosperous people

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Australians are the most prosperous people in the world, enjoying good health, freedom of choice, political liberty, civil rights and high income, a new study has revealed.

Good looks = better salary?

Good looks = better salary?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

According to a new study, the more attractive you are, the higher your paycheck will be!

Oil-rich nations less friendly to US

Oil-rich nations less friendly to US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Countries with less oil and more entrepreneurship tend to align with the US.

Here's why men need more sex

Here's why men need more sex

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Sexual activity at least twice a week, a study has revealed, could be good for the heart.

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Wastewater containing excreted material can tell us how a community is doing in a particular area pertaining to any epidemic, pandemic, and other bacterial and viral diseases.'

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

Firms must focus on staff for growth: Report

Firms must focus on staff for growth: Report

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

A recent study has revealed that companies must focus on staff to improve performance.