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Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams

Relationship with tennis will continue after retirement, says Williams

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams is leaving tennis but her love affair with the sport will continue assured the 23-times Grand Slam winner on Monday, after reaching the second round of the US Open which could be her competitive swan song.

'I love Devdas so much'

'I love Devdas so much'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.'

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

From Rs 3 cr to 20 cr: RustOrange's success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

RustOrange co-founders Samik Sarkar, Shashank Agnihotri and Kuvalaya Singh share their story and learnings.

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rs 20 a day to Rs 30 cr a year: Chinu Kala's inspiring journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'Life has been my greatest teacher.'

Newly fashioned US team end Ryder losing streak

Newly fashioned US team end Ryder losing streak

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A more team-oriented US Ryder Cup squad took care of business on Sunday, completing a 17-11 thumping of Europe to snap a losing streak and validate changes in their approach to golf's top team competition.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Neha Dhupia's CANDID CONFESSIONS!

Neha Dhupia's CANDID CONFESSIONS!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

'Once you become a mother you can win the big wars at work and you can win the big wars in your life. 'But, sometimes, you lose the small battles at home and lose the small battles with your children.'

Look Out For Smaller Company Stocks

Look Out For Smaller Company Stocks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

They will not be followed by analysts and no fund manager can buy such small companies with low trading liquidity.
Large companies, those that are talked about in the media and tracked on social media, have already been discovered. They won't lead to extraordinary gains, Debashish Basu points out.

How Smriti Irani plans to save Planet Earth

How Smriti Irani plans to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Everything we consume, we have to consume responsibly," the textile minister said at Lakme Fashion Week.

Revealed! Why Kishore Biyani sold his Future to Reliance

Revealed! Why Kishore Biyani sold his Future to Reliance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Future group founder Kishore Biyani on Wednesday said the homegrown retail major lost nearly Rs 7,000 crore revenue in first three-four months of the Covid-19 pandemic due to closing of stores, which led him to sell his business to Reliance Industries.

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

Hush Hush Review

Hush Hush Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Hush Hush starts on a mysterious note that sustains our curiosity for the first few episodes. Then it veers off in different directions aimlessly, notes Divya Nair.

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Why Priyanka is UNSTOPPABLE!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

I have heard cynics say that Priyanka Chopra Jonas as we know her today is the creation of a PR machinery, but that is rather a poor reading of a determined woman and the work she has done to get to where she is. Aseem Chhabra salutes the movie star on her 40th birthday on July 18.

Flipkart acquires Walmart India; launches Wholesale

Flipkart acquires Walmart India; launches Wholesale

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The acquisition of Walmart India adds a strong talent pool with deep expertise in the wholesale business that will strengthen Flipkart's position to address the needs of kiranas and MSMEs uniquely.

How to Get the Thalaiva Look

How to Get the "Thalaiva" Look

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Want to Know How to Get the "Thalaiva" Look. So if you are a true fan and wish to emulate the 'coolness quotient' of this sparkling star; we just got good news for you! Yes, we have a number of items that will surely complete your Rajnikanth look and grab your some eyeballs while you walk off the street with oomph.

Tata Neu in numbers: 120 mn customers, 2,500 offline stores, 80 mn downloads

Tata Neu in numbers: 120 mn customers, 2,500 offline stores, 80 mn downloads

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Shivani Shinde reports. The youngest member of the Tata group, the much-awaited Tata Neu, has finally been launched for people across the country. The 'super app' offers a number of services ranging from financial services to tech, travel and even groceries. The app takes off with a customer base of 120 million, with 2,500 offline stores. According to the Tata group, the app will be a one-stop destination for all consumer needs. The super app also offers a bouquet of financial offers like Unified Payments Interface (UPI), bill payments, loans and insurance. Tata Neu will also provide other services like fashion, gadgets, groceries, travel and health.

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.

Nykaa looks to raise Rs 3,500-4,000 cr via IPO

Nykaa looks to raise Rs 3,500-4,000 cr via IPO

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 3,500-4,000 crore through an initial share-sale.

Nykaa founder family's wealth soars over $7.5 bn

Nykaa founder family's wealth soars over $7.5 bn

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

When shares of Nykaa's parent FSN E-Commerce Ventures skyrocketed in debut trade on Wednesday, founder Falguni Nayar and family also saw their wealth surge to nearly $7 billion. And when the markets closed for trade, the wealth was well over $7.5 billion. The dream debut of Nykaa, in a market being flooded with initial share sales, sustained the momentum till the close of the trade as the scrip registered a staggering gain of over 96 per cent to end at Rs 2,206.70 apiece on the BSE.

Mrunal Thakur finds this actor 'WAY TOO HOT'!

Mrunal Thakur finds this actor 'WAY TOO HOT'!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

So, what's keeping Mrunal Thakur busy these days?

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

How Mumbai's oldest Ittar market is keeping its business alive

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The art of making Ittar (scent) is perhaps as old as civilisation.

Myntra CEO Amar Nagaram steps down

Myntra CEO Amar Nagaram steps down

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Amar Nagaram, the chief executive officer of Myntra, has put in his papers after three years of leading the fashion e-commerce platform, and will pursue his own venture. According to an email by Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy to employees, Nagaram will be at Myntra till December-end to ensure a smooth transition, and will continue to be associated in an advisory role. "After nearly three years of leading Myntra, Amar has decided to leave the Flipkart Group to pursue his own venture.

Meet Ranbir's Cousins!

Meet Ranbir's Cousins!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As all roads lead to Vaastu building in Pali Hill, north west Mumbai, where Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor will wed, it's a good time to look up Raj Kapoor's grandchildren.

Investment bankers see 58% decline in earnings

Investment bankers see 58% decline in earnings

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Experts say companies wanting to launch IPOs will have to scale back their expectations given the fall in valuations.

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

3 lakhs to 22 crore! IIM grad's success story

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

From a small team of five weavers, Karagiri now works with 1,800 weavers from across India. Pallavi Mohadikar, co-founder of Karagiri, shares her incredible success journey.

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Black Friday Sale receives good response, shoppers throng stores, websites

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Black Friday sales in India received a good response as brands dropped their prices making customers queue up outside stores where discounts were steeper. Discounts were offered both online and offline. Most of the international brands in India offered discounts under the Black Friday Sale banner. The Black Friday Sale started in the US on the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday. The day typically marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season ahead of the festival.

MASK UP! See how celebs stay safe in style

MASK UP! See how celebs stay safe in style

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Take a cue from these celebs to see how you can stay fashionably safe!

ONDC adds 15 more cities, onboards Snapdeal for pan-Indian access

ONDC adds 15 more cities, onboards Snapdeal for pan-Indian access

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) has expanded its pilot to 15 more cities. This comes at a time when it plans to begin operations next month. Snapdeal has also signed the onboarding agreement with the network and will debut on it next month. On Monday, ONDC expanded to Noida, Faridabad, Lucknow, Bijnor, Bhopal, Chhindwara, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Kannur, Thrissur, Udipi, Kanchipura, Pollachi, Mannar and Ramnathpuram.

Reliance Brands to pick 40% stake in Manish Malhotra's MM Styles

Reliance Brands to pick 40% stake in Manish Malhotra's MM Styles

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL) will pick a 40 per cent minority stake in renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra's MM Styles Pvt Ltd, for an undisclosed sum, the two companies said on Friday. This is the first external investment for the brand, which had so far been privately held by the designer. The strategic partnership is aimed at accelerating the 16-year-old couture house's growth plans in India and across the globe, they said in a joint statement.

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Why Bollywood Loves Prerna Rajpal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Madhuri Dixit Nene, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kiara Advani are some of the celebs who have worn designs by Prerna Rajpal.

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.

REVEALED! 7 secrets about the STUNNING Benafsha

REVEALED! 7 secrets about the STUNNING Benafsha

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

That Benafsha Soonawalla is multi-talented is a given. And she can really rock the bikini.

'Confidence and positivity uplift me'

'Confidence and positivity uplift me'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'I'd define my personal style as comfy, timeless and easy going.'

'You can get away with love handles'

'You can get away with love handles'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kriti Kharbanda reveals her love for fitness, food, fashion and more.

Why most analysts are positive on Nykaa

Why most analysts are positive on Nykaa

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of Nykaa, has had a roller-coaster ride since listing last November. The initial public offering (IPO) was priced at Rs 1,125 apiece, and the stock listed at a 96 per cent premium, closing the first day at Rs 2,205 apiece. It subsequently hit a high of Rs 2,573 in late November, but has seen steady selling since, hitting a low of Rs 1,208 in May.

StyleDiaries: Sonam is fashion's IT girl

StyleDiaries: Sonam is fashion's IT girl

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

'We are in business of helping people discover products'

'We are in business of helping people discover products'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Nicolas Franchet, Facebook's global head of retail and e-commerce, talks to Business Standard about how the company can help e-commerce firms target customers.

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Neha Dhupia's Mommy Magic!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'It's amazing how the mommy brain can do so many things at the same time.'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.