News for 'B-2'

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Online biggies and global retail giants are working on being omnipresent in both the virtual and the real world to see what helps them get the numbers, says Karan Choudhury.

No issuance fees for US visas

No issuance fees for US visas

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

We bring you an update on the US visa facilitation process from the US Consulate General, Mumbai.

Afghanistan make history, qualify for ICC World Cup 2015

Afghanistan make history, qualify for ICC World Cup 2015

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Afghanistan beat Kenya by seven wickets, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, to earn automatic qualification to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The Tiger Global-backed company says the layoffs would affect all teams.

Vibrant Gujarat model goes global

Vibrant Gujarat model goes global

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A team from Serbia had participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in 2013, and that country is participating in this year's summit as well.

Amit Mishra rescues Haryana

Amit Mishra rescues Haryana

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Haryana were 238 for 7 on the opening day of Ranji Trophy Super League match against Saurashtra in Rajkot.

NRI indicted for selling top secret info

NRI indicted for selling top secret info

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Indian American indicted for selling federal government secrets

NRI engineer charged with selling top secret info

NRI engineer charged with selling top secret info

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Indian American engineer charged with selling top secret info

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'In 1984, George Orwell dreamt up the concept of a dictatorship that worked on surveillance.' 'The reality of 2017 goes a long way beyond everything that Orwell imagined.' says Devangshu Datta.

Startups and e-commerce: Tax sops and new patent regime to promote innovation

Startups and e-commerce: Tax sops and new patent regime to promote innovation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Budget proposal will help startups with better incubation, talent and capital

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

Spot offers to study in the UK

Spot offers to study in the UK

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The University of Derby invites applications for its undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Wal-Mart India said it will "engage and work" with the new government and continue to focus on the cash and carry business in the country in the backdrop of Narendra Modi led BJP getting mandate to come to power at the Centre.

Injured Owen ruled out of World Cup

Injured Owen ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'If you yourself don't believe in the product, you will never be able to sell it.' 'If you have got the basics right, if you have understood the consumer needs well, success will always follow.'

Air purifier sales soar as Delhi chokes on pollution

Air purifier sales soar as Delhi chokes on pollution

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

As Delhi-NCR chokes on post-Diwali pollution, demand for air purifiers has spiked with manufacturers such as Eureka Forbes, Blueair, Kent RO and Panasonic expecting up to four-fold jump in sales.

Virinchi Tech to buy US firm

Virinchi Tech to buy US firm

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The hyperlocal logistics company hires delivery boys to work for a diverse set of clients like Amazon, Bigbasket, Swiggy and McDonald's. Apurva Venkat finds out why clients and investors love it.

Food regulator yet to scan items sold online

Food regulator yet to scan items sold online

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Food and grocery a favourite category for e-commerce players.

The futility of massive bombs

The futility of massive bombs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'Large-impact aerial weapons have no use against dictator regimes or terrorist entities,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

10 ways start-ups can benefit from social media

10 ways start-ups can benefit from social media

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Nobody knows your business better than you. Do know that you need to be closely involved with the social media efforts for your start-up. It is not something which you can just hand over to someone and forget about it. To make it effective, you need to be as much involved in it. If you have the bandwidth and skills to do it in-house, I would recommend going with that option

'Days of old economy numbered'

'Days of old economy numbered'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

The Western economic model is not going to work for China. If it does not work for China, it will not work for India, says US author.

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

There's little interest in seed funding now as investors are finding it a risky proposition.

My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A serial entrepreneur and author talks about the mistake he made as a first time entrepreneur and the lessons he learned from it.

Most companies cold to customers

Most companies cold to customers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

UAE gets first woman minister

UAE gets first woman minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

UAE is one of the Gulf Arab countries where women hold positions of power and business unlike Saudi Arabia where women do not even have the right to drive a car.

BSE imposes special margin on two scrips

BSE imposes special margin on two scrips

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

BSE imposes special margin on Kamla Dials & Devices Ltd and Vorin Laboratories.

Investors gain Rs 22,000 cr on Friday

Investors gain Rs 22,000 cr on Friday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Falling oil prices, gains in index heavyweights like Reliance, HDFC and ONGC and a rebound in technology stocks saw India's stock market barometer Sensex jump 83.84 points or 1.1 per cent to close at 7,271.54.

Here comes chota Chetan!

Here comes chota Chetan!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Chetan, the upgraded version of Chetak helicopter, made a successful inaugural flight in Bangalore on Tuesday.

India beat Pakistan in Blind cricket

India beat Pakistan in Blind cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Rajender Varma hit an unbeaten half century to guide India to a thumping nine-wicket victory in the first match.

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Yasir Shah wrecked Zimbabwe's batting lineup with six for 26 as Pakistan cruised to a 131-run win in the opening One-dayer at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

India to dazzle world beauty mart

India to dazzle world beauty mart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Sony India eyes IT peripheral mart

Sony India eyes IT peripheral mart

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

To expand its product profile in India, Sony announced on Tuesday its entry into IT peripherals market, which, it hopes, would contribute 20 per cent to the Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion) targeted turnover for fiscal 2006.

Are you a salt junkie?

Are you a salt junkie?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Find out by answering (honestly) if you are eating more salt than you should

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit drops 29% to Rs 512 cr

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit drops 29% to Rs 512 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wednesday reported a 29 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 512 crore (Rs 5.12 billion) for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, mainly on account of increase in finance cost and forex losses due to rupee depreciation.

Tamim misses century as Kiwis toil on rain-hit opening day

Tamim misses century as Kiwis toil on rain-hit opening day

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Opener Tamim Iqbal survived two dropped catches to hit an entertaining 95 as Bangladesh reached 228 for five wickets before rain stopped play after tea on the opening day of the second and final Test against New Zealand.