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Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.'

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Around 7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought.

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The store is spread across 51,300 sq feet area at Hutatma Chowk Square.

'A financial contagion cannot be ruled out'

'A financial contagion cannot be ruled out'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'The shadow banks are currently facing a liquidity and solvency crisis.' 'The danger is that it could potentially engulf the entire financial system because shadow banks have borrowed huge amount of money from banks, mutual funds, pension funds, and insurance companies.'

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

At Starbucks, the hunt is on for coffee with a difference

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Faced with a clutter of coffee houses and cafes that also serve the brew, the chain that has 119 stores in seven cities in India is looking at ways to differentiate its brand from the rest.

'A man of Ganguly's capability can bring positivity to Team India'

'A man of Ganguly's capability can bring positivity to Team India'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Sunil Gavaskar feels that a man of former captain Sourav Ganguly's "capability" should be used by the BCCI in the running of Indian cricket team provided the Prince of Calcutta can find time from his busy schedule.

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

How Sanjiv Bajaj changed Indian finance

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'Research shows that customers want their loans instantly.' 'So the team asked can we reduce the time for approval from 5 days to 30 seconds?' 'It took the company two years of hard work to tear apart our operations and processes and rebuild them through fresh ideas and by leveraging technology.' 'We reduced the time of loan approval to 3 hours and another year to get it down to 30 seconds,' Sanjiv Bajaj tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

Yuvraj is Nippo brand ambassador

Yuvraj is Nippo brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh was on Friday signed on by Nippo Batteries as their brand ambassador.

How antibiotics can affect your health

How antibiotics can affect your health

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'Indiscriminate use results in resistance to pathogens, rendering these life-saving drugs useless.' 'Unnecessary antibiotic treatment could have other detrimental health effects that affect immunity and metabolism,' notes Aparna Kotekar.

Dear women, want advice on personal finance? Send in your questions!

Dear women, want advice on personal finance? Send in your questions!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Hena Mehta will answer Your Questions on personal finance on a weekly basis. Please mail your questions to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'Personal Finance Query' along with your name and Hena will offer his helpful advice.

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Fabric brands stitch up the ingredient story

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Raymond claims to be spending more than 10 per cent of its ad budget on its biggest campaign, called The Summer of Wool.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Signs of a strong pickup in hiring by companies are adding to the rosier outlook for Indian households.

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Following up on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget announcement of creating an integrated oil company, India's biggest oil and gas producer ONGC may buy all of the government's 51.11 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Marketers must understand how aware Gen Z is of its unlimited options while tapping into their sentiments.

Patanjali: A prisoner of its own ambition

Patanjali: A prisoner of its own ambition

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

To stay in the race for the long term, the company has to innovate continuously - something that MNCs and some of the home-grown Indian firms have been doing successfully, says Sangeeta Tanwar.

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

McDonald's to freeze fries, drinks

McDonald's to freeze fries, drinks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'All the government needs to do is to identify clear political and strategic objectives and to give the military planners a free hand,' asserts Ajai Shukla.

Surface Pro 4: Stylish tablet that turns into a laptop

Surface Pro 4: Stylish tablet that turns into a laptop

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The device is a tablet that can transform into a full-fledged laptop with the blink of an eye.

How to choose from multiple health insurance policies

How to choose from multiple health insurance policies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Group policies usually cover all pre-existing diseases and, therefore, the claim process and the cashless process are much easier.

Telcos may hike data tariff

Telcos may hike data tariff

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The market could see a fresh round of tariff war, similar to what happened in the voice market a few years ago.

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Taxi apps Uber, Ola are useful for short distances

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The competition between app-based taxi services has led to a drop in prices and more choices for customers.

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

'Depressed' IIT-Bombay student found dead on campus

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A suicide note purportedly written by the student was found near the student's body which indicates that he was depressed.

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Analysts say consumers would be the real winners.

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

Get a credit card this Onam!

Get a credit card this Onam!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Let the festivities and celebrations begin; get yourself a credit card this Onam. Shop with it, earn reward points, make your family happy but remember to never go overboard or miss your payments, says Rajiv Raj

If I win Wimbledon it's cool for me personally, says Federer

If I win Wimbledon it's cool for me personally, says Federer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

I'd love to win Wimbledon and I think it's possible, says Roger Federer.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Now 2 million WagonRs on Indian roads

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Maruti Suzuki is set to steer its fourth brand into 2 million club. The numbers convey a sense of the contribution that WagonR makes to Maruti Suzuki.

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Samsung launches first Tizen smartphone for Rs 5,700

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Samsung Z1 is power-packed with amazing features.

India's e-retail revolution: Too good to be true?

India's e-retail revolution: Too good to be true?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Most companies often subsidise the sale and the delivery, making losses on their books.

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

52 per cent of shoppers surveyed said they prefer to shop online.

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Obamacare was signed into law by former President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.