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How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

The secret behind Mukesh Bansal's success

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

People who have worked with Mukesh Bansal describe him as approachable and extremely polite but someone who likes to maintain a strict work schedule.

15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Home

15 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the self-care tips they have to offer for a fit body and sane mind.

Pantaloon's debt to come down to Rs 1,900 cr by June

Pantaloon's debt to come down to Rs 1,900 cr by June

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The company's total debt is Rs 5,500 crore (Rs 55 billion) as of December 31, 2012.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

Copy Cat! This Instagram account is shaming Indian designers

Copy Cat! This Instagram account is shaming Indian designers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The list includes A-listers like Archana Kochhar, Nikhil Thampi, Falguni and Shane Peacock.

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his engagements in the US on Thursday by meeting with leading American CEOs from five different key sectors and highlighted the economic opportunities in India.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Why retailers are betting big on small towns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The expansion into smaller towns is coming at a time when the online retail space has not only seen consolidation but is actually looking to collaborate with physical stores. Abhineet Kumar reports.

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

2022: What's your numerology forecast?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Sanjay B Jumaani, India's leading astro-numerologist, makes his predictions.

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Premji, a lucky mascot for Biyani's Future Retail

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Azim Premji's Rs 175-crore (Rs 1.75-billion) investment in Future Retail will help Kishore Biyani tide through crisis.

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

#StyleHacks: How to be college ready

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Check out these trendy styling ideas that you should wear to college.

Say LFW, the Alesia Raut way!

Say LFW, the Alesia Raut way!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Supermodel Alesia Raut was in a playful mood on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016 as she posed exclusively for these tongue-in-cheek pics.

Model speak: 'I have a thing for tall men'

Model speak: 'I have a thing for tall men'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

When she isn't walking the ramps for top designers, Diva Dhawan is studying fashion merchandising from Fashion Institute of Technology from New York.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Currently more than 95 per cent of America's 330 million population are under a stay-at-home order and over 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits.

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

No longer an in-house task; hiring legal eagles is now becoming norm for M&As, fundraising

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The two companies have been negotiating to remain separate entities after a merger.

Sachin Bansal steps down as CEO, Binny Bansal to head Flipkart

Sachin Bansal steps down as CEO, Binny Bansal to head Flipkart

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The management changes come amid talks that the company is preparing for an IPO in the United States.

Pix: Kangna, Deepika, Priyanka party with Ritesh Sidhwani

Pix: Kangna, Deepika, Priyanka party with Ritesh Sidhwani

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Here's looking at the star arrivals.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress up for office!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress up for office!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Bollywood's style tips for work!

French street style comes to Mumbai

French street style comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

French fashion label Elle showcased its Autumn-winter collection at the Myntra Fashion Weekend in Mumbai.

This Sakshi Malik is also famous but...

This Sakshi Malik is also famous but...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

She's not an Indian freestyle wrestler.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

PIX: Sexy 'Supermodel of the World' hopefuls!

PIX: Sexy 'Supermodel of the World' hopefuls!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Each of these 20 Indian beauties has a shot at modelling agency Ford's 'Supermodel of the World' title and a $$250,000 contract!

Why Lady Gaga loves LittleShilpa's style

Why Lady Gaga loves LittleShilpa's style

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

We caught up with Shilpa Chavan (or LittleShilpa, as she is better known) at Lakme. Here, the creative pint-sized genius whose work has been appreciated and donned by the likes of Lady Gaga (on the cover of Flare Magazine, seen here) gives us her take on fashion.

VOTE: India's most stylish women!

VOTE: India's most stylish women!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Recently, the Duchess of Cambridge was voted the best-dressed woman in the UK. Which Indian celeb deserves the same honour? Vote and let us know!

Why her jewellery's worth watching out for

Why her jewellery's worth watching out for

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The World Gold Council recently listed Suhani Pittie as one of the top ten inventive and ingenious jewellery designers in the world. Pittie who showed at the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week talks about how she made it.

IMAGES: The best-dressed men of 2011!

IMAGES: The best-dressed men of 2011!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

These debonaire dudes have the most envied wardrobes in the world!

IMAGES: The best-dressed women of 2011!

IMAGES: The best-dressed women of 2011!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

These lovely ladies have the most envied wardrobes in the world!

POLL: Hot or not? Meet male model David Gandy

POLL: Hot or not? Meet male model David Gandy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

In an industry dominated by women, male model David Gandy of the UK is making quite a name for himself. Here's a brief introduction to D&G's blue-eyed boy.

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

'Parsi lifestyle is not going to die away in a hurry'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Parsis are brought up with a great sense of the importance of truth and speaking your mind.'

Myntra kicks Jabong upstairs!

Myntra kicks Jabong upstairs!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Customer insight drives the online fashion retailer to launch 'mood' stores, rethink the way it sells its wares.

Lisbon ready for Champions League after subduing COVID-19

Lisbon ready for Champions League after subduing COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With supporters not allowed to attend matches and even the numbers of media tightly limited, there will be no boost in business for local bars and restaurants.

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

There are end-of-an-era moments; this was one of them.

#10YearChallenge: We started our own company'

#10YearChallenge: We started our own company'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10 year challenge and tell us how their lives have changed.

Style Diaries: Vaani's a retro queen!

Style Diaries: Vaani's a retro queen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Presenting the best and worst dressed celeb styles from the week gone by.