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How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

'In certain sectors we want to become catalysts, in others we want to encourage.' S D Shibulal discusses Axilor Ventures with Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.

'Paid news would finish off journalism unless...'

'Paid news would finish off journalism unless...'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

P Sainath said since 2008, some 3000 journalists had lost their jobs in India but the word 'recession' was banned in the media. "When I say media, I mean the dominant media always. The dominant media always lies as they invest in the stock exchange and keep the Sensex up".

10 IN-DEMAND JOBS

10 IN-DEMAND JOBS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Professionals with sharp technical skills and knowledge of emerging markets will continue to be in demand, says Nikhil Barshikar, founder and CEO of Imarticus Learning, a tech learning and training company.

Silent guns on LoC raise hopes of peace

Silent guns on LoC raise hopes of peace

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

An agreement between India and Pakistan, however tenuous, has its own meaning and impact. We have not heard the last word about the ceasefire agreement, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

SA v Aus, 3rd Test, Day 1: Turning point

SA v Aus, 3rd Test, Day 1: Turning point

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Pat Cummins proved the catalyst for an huge change in fortunes for Australia as he halted a South African charge and left the hosts reeling at the close on the opening day of the third Test on Thursday.

What makes a good leader?

What makes a good leader?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Leading a team and strategising are two different competencies and mutually exclusive.

Radia tapes show journalistic misconduct: Sainath

Radia tapes show journalistic misconduct: Sainath

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Talking about the conversations on the tapes Sainath said, "Some of them are boring. One sounds like a waiter taking an order, one shows serious breach of ethics, one is plain bragging. The tapes show corporate power."

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Weak consumer sentiment across urban and rural markets due to slow farm inflows, subdued agri-commodity prices, rising cost of ownership as a result of regulatory changes including safety, emissions, vehicle registration, along with a rise in interest cost/EMI, have impacted demand.

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

China is the world's second-largest - both in terms of GDP and m-cap. At $10 trillion, its m-cap is second only to the US at $38 trillion.

Two cheers for the Budget!

Two cheers for the Budget!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

While a DFI will help banks derisk their loan portfolios, creation of a bad bank will clean up their balance sheets.

50 more start-ups likely to join unicorn club in year or two

50 more start-ups likely to join unicorn club in year or two

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

There seems to be no dearth of funds to fuel this growth, report Peerzada Abrar and Shivani Shinde.

Reliance first Indian co to reach Rs10 lakh cr m-cap

Reliance first Indian co to reach Rs10 lakh cr m-cap

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

At market close, the oil-to-telecom conglomerate's market capitalisation (m-cap) zoomed to Rs 10,01,555.42 crore on BSE.

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Bank of America (BofA) Securities expects India to be the third-largest economy in the world by 2031. The economic rise could become a reality by 2028, but the Covid pandemic delayed the pace, BofA Securities economists Indranil Sen Gupta and Aastha Gudwani wrote in a report.

Singapore keen to invest in India

Singapore keen to invest in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Singapore on Saturday expressed its desire to act as a catalyst in directing FDI to India and asserted the investment climate in the country remained good.

'Fake news is not a disease'

'Fake news is not a disease'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'It is more of a catalyst.' 'People bring in their own demons and they are not created by fake news'

How I grew my business in the pandemic

How I grew my business in the pandemic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The pandemic helped many entrepreneurs including me realise the power of people who share your passion, says fashion entrepreneur Meghna Saraogi.

Hesitant at first, people rush to vaccination centres amid 2nd wave

Hesitant at first, people rush to vaccination centres amid 2nd wave

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Everyone wants to take a vaccine. The last time a camp was held, there were 1,000 people for 500 doses. People are waiting and returning disappointed. At times, it is creating problems. The demand is much more than the supply.' Ishita Ayan Dutt reports on how the West Bengal countryside is reacting to the vaccination drive.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Barca, who were without injured talisman Lionel Messi, started on the back foot and fell behind when Nabil Fekir netted with a sublime angled strike in the 15th minute. Griezmann, who joined Barca last month from rivals Atletico Madrid, scored four minutes before halftime to level the scores.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The gaze of the sporting world will fall on Germany this weekend as the Bundlesliga becomes the first major soccer league to emerge from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. All 18 clubs will crank back into action in what could act as a catalyst for other leagues to follow suit.

Ganguly, Jones, Laxman say pink ball is here to stay

Ganguly, Jones, Laxman say pink ball is here to stay

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

With the Eden Gardens set to host the country's first day-night match with a pink ball in club cricket, an expert panel, comprising Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Dean Jones, strongly feel the innovation is here to stay.

US civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dead

US civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Parks' action was the inspiration behind Martin Luther King's movement.

The 'miracle diet' that made Shane Watson 'less grumpy'!

The 'miracle diet' that made Shane Watson 'less grumpy'!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has revealed a controversial new low-carb routine that has helped him lose weight and become less grumpy.

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

India opens boardrooms to women but few mid-career dropouts return

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Women are opting out of high-flying career due to family responsibilities, says a study.

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

4 mn garments. 300 stores. Rs 6.8 bn. The Anita Dongre story

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'Fashion changes fast and if you are not keeping up you're getting left behind,' design diva Anita Dongre tells Pavan Lall.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Brands are turning up the pitch on voter participation, targeting millennial consumers.

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.

HPCL, BPCL shares gain on lower crude prices

HPCL, BPCL shares gain on lower crude prices

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

BPCL gained nearly 4% to Rs 674, while HPCL gained more than 2% to Rs 451.

Now trending: A cashless future

Now trending: A cashless future

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

A large number of people using cards at PoS Cards being used more frequently Small-ticket transactions Mastercard South Asia head Porush Singh calls these the three key trends for a cashless future. And post-demonetization India, he believes, is steadily moving towards it.

The case of missing women in the boardroom

The case of missing women in the boardroom

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In September, Sebi had given a six-month extension to companies.

2018 is a moneyspinner year for Indian cinema

2018 is a moneyspinner year for Indian cinema

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

After a miserable two years of flopping films and stagnant revenues, what has changed for the film industry?

Meet WWE's first Indian woman wrestler

Meet WWE's first Indian woman wrestler

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The first time I entered the WWE I wore a salwar suit.' 'I am proud of our rich culture and I am glad I get the opportunity to represent it.'

Planet 9 could DESTROY solar system in terrifying cosmic death dance

Planet 9 could DESTROY solar system in terrifying cosmic death dance

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The further away and the more massive the planet is, the higher the chance that the solar system will experience a violent future.

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal ended his coaching career following a family tragedy.

Blatter says Qatar needs to do more to protect workers

Blatter says Qatar needs to do more to protect workers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter visited Qatar's emir on Sunday and said that while progress has been made in improving workers' rights in the 2022 World Cup host nation, more still needed to be done.

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Judges willing to work longer if retirement age increased: CJI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde also raised concern about common people and their ability to access the independent and affordable advocacy in view of the fact that lawyers charge exorbitant professional fees and asked the Bar to ponder over this issue.