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Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Stating that India has some brands that have already well established, Nadella said there was stunning cross section of starts ups in the country.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

Bindra reckons three-year Olympic cycle tricky

Bindra reckons three-year Olympic cycle tricky

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The athletes will now be left with a challenge of having less qualification events and quotas.

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Experts say the new guideline is likely to hurt foreign players more, especially card companies such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express who process and store credit card transaction data outside of India.

Pak spreads deceitful narratives on Kashmir: India at UN

Pak spreads deceitful narratives on Kashmir: India at UN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN called Pakistan a 'hub of terrorism'.

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Party depended on Jaitley for solutions: Advani

Party depended on Jaitley for solutions: Advani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The senior leader also said that Jaitley was known and respected for his 'sharp, analytical mind and everyone in the BJP always depended on him for finding solutions to complex issues'.

Cost of data breach hits record high during pandemic: IBM

Cost of data breach hits record high during pandemic: IBM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic with the cost of data breaches to Indian organisations rising close to 18 per cent to Rs 16.5 crore on an average between May 2020 and March 2021, according to a report by IBM. The study pointed towards similar trends in other parts of the world with data breaches costing surveyed companies $4.24 million per incident on an average - the highest in the report's 17-year history.

Govt slams media for 'distorting' Moody's report on Modi

Govt slams media for 'distorting' Moody's report on Modi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The note was authored by Faraz Syed, an associate economist with Moody's Analytics.

'India-Russia friendship unparalleled'

'India-Russia friendship unparalleled'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Presenting Indiya Sevodnya (India Today) tome, Director of Centre of Indian Studies of the Russian Science Academy Tatiana Shaumyan said it is the fruit of lifetime work of 30 top Russian Indologists.

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

More people using the internet for financial and e-commerce transactions has led to job creation in a niche segment. Specialists who can help deal with rising technology (tech) frauds are in high demand amid the surge in electronic transactions during the pandemic. Demand for tech fraud experts has risen upwards of 35 per cent, reveals employment and human resource services company TeamLease Services.

Headcount in India to rise by 13% in 2013: Survey

Headcount in India to rise by 13% in 2013: Survey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

India was the third preferred centre for innovation after Silicon valley and other US cities.

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

According to sources, Chambers has led the $5-million funding round via his investment firm JC2 Ventures

Russia-Ukraine conflict to further worsen chip shortage: Report

Russia-Ukraine conflict to further worsen chip shortage: Report

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Russian-Ukraine war can hit the global supply chains that are already constrained due to the pandemic and the worst impact will be on ongoing chip shortage because the warring nations brutally control supplies of key raw materials that go into making semiconductors, warns a report. Since Russia controls as much as 44 per cent of global palladium suppplies, Ukraine produces a significant 70 per cent of the global supply of neon -- the two key raw materials that go into making chips. The markets can expect the global chip shortage, that began with the pandemic, to worsen if the military conflict lingers on, says a Moody's Analytics report on Friday.

Top 10 technology trends in India

Top 10 technology trends in India

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Enterprises in India will continue to use BI to be transformative in their approach.

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel began its three-day deliberations on Monday to decide the next monetary policy amid expectations that the central bank will maintain status quo on the benchmark interest rate in the backdrop of global scare due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce the policy resolution on Wednesday. If the RBI maintains status quo in policy rates on Wednesday, it would be the ninth consecutive time since the rate remains unchanged.

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

CWG: India deny any wrongdoing after syringes found in compound

CWG: India deny any wrongdoing after syringes found in compound

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

India vehemently denied any wrongdoing after syringes were found near their athletes' accommodation at the Commonwealth Games Village in Gold Coast on Saturday even as the authorities are ascertaining if the matter requires thorough probe.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The funding marks the first investment in the Indian food delivery category by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from the company's long-term investor, Prosus, and other existing investors Accel Partners and Wellington Management, Swiggy said in a statement. In addition, new investors Qatar Investment Authority, Falcon Edge Capital, Amansa Capital, Goldman Sachs, Think Investments and Carmignac participated in the round, it stated. This latest fundraise was heavily oversubscribed following strong interest from investors, and comes on the back of Swiggy's rapid recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and subsequent growth in 2020-21, Swiggy said.

ASK AJIT: 'This stock hits circuits often. What to do?'

ASK AJIT: 'This stock hits circuits often. What to do?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The move will make it the first global automobile major to design a vehicle here

'Homesick' hockey players granted month's break

'Homesick' hockey players granted month's break

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

On Friday, barring a few, most of the team members returned to their native places after being granted the break.

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Dhoni is leaving 'captaincy' but not for once relinquishing 'leadership' role.

India, a hotspot for PE investments

India, a hotspot for PE investments

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Private equity investments, which ballooned to nearly $25 billion over the past four years are likely to continue strongly through 2010, driven by robust economic growth and attractive market valuations, a latest report says.According to a study by global consulting firm Boston Analytics, around 903 private equity investments worth $24.8 billion in value were made in India from 2004-2007, with more than 45 of those deals exceeding $100 million.

India to be global innovation hub

India to be global innovation hub

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

With India aiming to increase its research and development expenditure in the coming years, the country is likely to emerge as the next global hub for innovation and join the club of developed nations, a study has said.

Cisco sets up $40 mn India fund for early-stage cos

Cisco sets up $40 mn India fund for early-stage cos

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Upbeat on the rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment in the country, Cisco has created a $40 million (over Rs 240 crore) fund, a first by the networking solutions giant in any of its present geographies.

How MSN-Yahoo! combo may affect India

How MSN-Yahoo! combo may affect India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

If Microsoft's bid for Yahoo! goes through, the combination will mean stiff competition for Google and AOL in the Rs 230 crore online advertising market in India that is growing rapidly.

Online sales of FMCG companies rise, but some see moderation

Online sales of FMCG companies rise, but some see moderation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

However, the government's draft policy on e-commerce companies has forced consumer companies to also adapt to the changes. For Dabur India, e-commerce channel continues to be a key driver of growth in urban India. The contribution of online sales to its entire portfolio is at six per cent compared to 1.5 per cent before the pandemic.

India's factory output contracts by record 16.7% in March

India's factory output contracts by record 16.7% in March

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most of the economic activity in the country had come to a standstill after the government imposed a 21-day nationwide lockdown beginning March 25 to check the spread of coronavirus.

Kirsten, Nehra join RCB coaching staff for IPL 11

Kirsten, Nehra join RCB coaching staff for IPL 11

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Former India coach Gary Kirsten and former fast bowler Ashish Nehra joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as the batting and bowling coach respectively for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League to be held later this year.

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

Synovate on lookout for buyouts in India

Synovate on lookout for buyouts in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Market research firm Synovate, part of the Aegis Group Plc, is on the lookout for acquisition opportunities in India.

IPO fireworks in New Year too; cos likely to garner Rs 1.5 lakh cr

IPO fireworks in New Year too; cos likely to garner Rs 1.5 lakh cr

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Initial share sales are set to dazzle the Dalal Street in 2022 too as companies are expected to garner up to Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the New Year, continuing with the bullish momentum after 2021 turned out to be the best IPO year in two decades for the Indian market. Excessive liquidity and increased retail investor participation ensured a persistent euphoria in the Initial Public Offer (IPO) space wherein companies mopped up more than Rs 1.2 lakh crore this year even as pandemic gloom shadowed the broader economy. In 2022, the higher amount of funds through the primary market will be largely driven by the mega IPO of state-owned Life Insurance Corp (LIC).

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

10 Tips to CRACK A Job Interview

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

To land a job in a competitive field, graduates must go beyond the obvious and prepare extensively, adbises Vijay Gupta, director-global human resources, Rahi Sytems, a global IT services and solutions company.

India: Job security concerns rise in June

India: Job security concerns rise in June

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Export-oriented sectors such as gems, jewellery, textiles and leather have seen large scale layoffs triggered by the global economic downturn. Sectors like information technology, construction, aviation, financial services and real estate that contributed to India's nine per cent GDP growth also witnessed significant retrenchment, the survey said.

Want to work with the government of India?

Want to work with the government of India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The ministry will engage 30 young graduates, postgraduates and PhD-holders in the fields of urban planning, urban design, engineering, information and technology, urban mobility, finance, social sector, and environmental issues.