News for 'Big Billion Days'

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The market price action seems to point in this direction. Let's hope we finally break out. It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash.

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Recently, there has been a mushrooming of international apparel retailers.

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

This divisiveness is upsetting social cohesion and can throw the bright young people thronging to Bengaluru with billion dollar ideas in their creative minds off balance, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Key events that rocked India Inc in 2014 and one of them is Vishal Sikka taking over reins at Infosys.

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The modus operandi for immunising the country's 1.35 billion population in stages has been thrashed out in more than one meeting among top government officials in the health ministry and the Prime Minister's Office.

Modi reforms flicker in rural India, other big challenges remain

Modi reforms flicker in rural India, other big challenges remain

Rediff.com13 May 2016

While many promises remain unrealised, power reforms and the creation of tens of millions of new bank accounts have helped Modi maintain his popularity

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Learnt a lesson, never ever underestimate India: Langer

Learnt a lesson, never ever underestimate India: Langer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Langer said the fightback after the Adelaide debacle was nothing short of remarkable especially after injury-forced ouster of big players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

Monsoon progress: Near-normal rainfall in first 10 days

Monsoon progress: Near-normal rainfall in first 10 days

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Rain for the central and northwestern parts a concern.

Cabinet panel set to give 28 power projects a big push

Cabinet panel set to give 28 power projects a big push

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Likely to set the ball rolling for Rs 1.72-lakh-cr projects today

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.

How Walt Disney plans to strike it big in India

How Walt Disney plans to strike it big in India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Siddharth Roy Kapur will take charge as managing director of the Walt Disney Company India from January 1.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

Zomato's blockbuster listing boosts start-up ecosystem

Zomato's blockbuster listing boosts start-up ecosystem

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

For large start-ups the US market is considered to be a preferred destination, as Indian investors were seen as hesitant to pay the kind of valuation private equity investors or the US markets pay. However, Zomato's listing has quashed these notions.

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India's total purchase of oil from Russia in a month is probably less than what Europe does in an afternoon, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nestle is sure to go for a relaunch of the noodles soon enough with an advertising blitz,

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

If elected president, the Republican nominee said he would declare China a currency manipulator, cancel payments to United Nations for combating climate change and renegotiating NAFTA.

'OPD is the next big thing for India!'

'OPD is the next big thing for India!'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

India is emerging as one of the most preferred destinations and the leader for outsourced product development, says Gowri Shankar Subramanian, CEO, Aspire systems.

Questions to ask about the Bad Bank

Questions to ask about the Bad Bank

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Why do we need a bad bank, owned by the banks themselves when there are at least 28 ARCs around, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream

'PM to present outline for self-reliant India on Aug 15'

'PM to present outline for self-reliant India on Aug 15'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Modi first mentioned about his vision for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) in his address to the nation on May 12 while announcing a Rs 20 lakh-crore stimulus package to boost the economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, various ministries and departments have announced a series of measures.

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

'Sidhu wrecked the Congress in Punjab'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'If you put your own party into the witness box, like what Sidhu did, and treat them as wrongdoers, then how will the people of Punjab trust the party?'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The rise of the mall in India, at a time when many in the United States are becoming debt-ridden white elephants.

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Big blow to Imran Khan's 'Naya Pak' as US to scrap $300m aid

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

With this, the DoD has reprogrammed USD 800 million CSF destined for Pakistan.

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Disengagement, de-escalation way forward to settle Ladakh issue: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Singh also said that Indian troops are standing firm braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend the country's territorial integrity.

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'You could have an additional pool of 15,000-odd qualified and competent doctors.'

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

Thugs of Hindostan must earn Rs 4 bn to break even

Thugs of Hindostan must earn Rs 4 bn to break even

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan may not have as easy a run at the box office as previous Hindi films did during Diwali.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

It's all about game day at Women's World Cup

It's all about game day at Women's World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Canada took a deep breath on Thursday and prepared for their moment in the Women's World Cup spotlight.

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The PM also asserted that the traditional practice has now become part of every person's life.

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'By the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, they moved back to the BJP almost totally and later their backing helped us win the local body elections.'

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.