News for 'Conversational Commerce'

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

Your data, a marketer's gold

Your data, a marketer's gold

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Your digital footprints give marketers deeper insights about who their customers are.

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Modi breaks the ice with Trump -- and stands to gain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Trump will help restore a degree of sanity to Indian statecraft and diplomacy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

N-deal: 'Larger political consensus exists'

N-deal: 'Larger political consensus exists'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The Left, which provides crucial outside support to the ruling Congress-led UPA, has threatened the government with mid-term polls if the talks with IAEA for the implementation of the Indo-US deal continue beyond December.

Flipkart files application to become public, raises $700 mn

Flipkart files application to become public, raises $700 mn

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Flipkart is in expansion mode, needs to infuse funds in the firm.

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Time for India to fix relations with Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Modi has visited all these three countries (the UAE more than once, inexplicably) but has left out Kuwait and Oman, the two Gulf countries that are closest to India in their political, cultural and civilisational ethos,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's 6-foot-8-inch pace sensation Kyle Jamieson's father savours his son's memorable Test debut against India in which he snared 3 for 38 on Day 1 of the first Test.

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

How this homemaker won MasterChef Tamil

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.

Mango ban: India threatens to drag European Union to WTO

Mango ban: India threatens to drag European Union to WTO

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Talking tough, India on Friday threatened to drag the European Union to the World Trade Organization if the 28-nation bloc did not lift its ban on the import of Indian mangoes and vegetables.

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The Council includes companies like Tata Motors, Flipkart, Airtel, P&G, Madison World, ICICI Bank, HUL, Micromax and Future Group among others.

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Here's a quick guide to navigating and ordering from global websites.

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Sky-high valuation of India's start-ups worries global investors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

As billions of dollars flow into India's booming online economy, some investors are beginning to fret that soaring valuations could hamper market listings.

Virtual workforce to drive online sales

Virtual workforce to drive online sales

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

BNA Technology Consulting has launched what it terms as 're-intermediation' through a web-based solution called LivServ

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

Pak industry wants to trade with India in Rupees

Pak industry wants to trade with India in Rupees

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The Pakistan industry's contention was that by trading in dollars, there is a substantial economic loss due to conversion.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

This young candidate sells milk for a living

This young candidate sells milk for a living

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Every day, when I deliver milk, I talk to the families and find out what is happening in their lives.' 'That is how you get to know the real issues and find solutions.'

'Barcodes mandatory for exports'

'Barcodes mandatory for exports'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The law requires all food manufacturers or suppliers to make their product traceable along the supply chain.

Why India Inc should gear up for digitisation

Why India Inc should gear up for digitisation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Cheil India has a strong presence in the retail and shopper marketing space.

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Reliance Retail will acquire the retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses of the Future Group. Future Group's financial and insurance businesses are not part of the deal.

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Why e-travel aggregators are jittery about Goa Tourist Act

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

An industry source said the Act would create high-entry barriers for new service providers and limit customer choice

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

From Artificial Intelligence to yoga, sign up for courses that will benefit your career in the long run.

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'One good thing that has come out of all this is that it shown people that online ordering is the way forward.'

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

SEE: Massive fire rages at Assam oil well

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The blaze at the Oil India Ltd's oil well is so massive that it can be seen from a distance of more than two kilometres, eyewitnesses said.

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Slowing funding cycles for early-stage companies, freshers opting for more established firms, and many opting for places with better infrastructure are slowly taking away Koramangala's tag of 'India's Silicon Valley'.

Start-ups milk the IPL cash cow again

Start-ups milk the IPL cash cow again

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

It is all about hitting the ball high and timing it right.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

India hopes WTO pact talks will be revived in September

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

In a turn of events, India on Friday said it was "hopeful" talks for a global deal on easing Customs norms, or a trade facilitation agreement (TFA), would be revived in September, even as it failed to meet the July 31 deadline due to lack of consensus among members over food stockholding and farm subsidies.

'Nobody can stop India from becoming a super power'

'Nobody can stop India from becoming a super power'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The number of people, the average age and the smartness of the people, willingness to work hard and the fundamental culture of working, will work in our favour, said Kal Raman, CEO of Solutionstar, in an interview to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com.

Online firms push for products from lesser known labels

Online firms push for products from lesser known labels

Rediff.com19 May 2014

This issue assumes greater importance if you are a managed marketplace in the hypercompetitive online world.

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Walmart is waiting to understand as to how much multibrand retail might or might not move forward.

Mumbai's slumdwellers turn out to be Snapdeal fans

Mumbai's slumdwellers turn out to be Snapdeal fans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Snapdeal delivers to the Dharavi centre, where buyers pick up their orders.

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Capillary Technologies building AI-backed products to empower offline retailers

9 tips to make people fall in love with your brand

9 tips to make people fall in love with your brand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The ultimate guide to make 'customer loyalty' the game changer for your brand!

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

How HMD plans to regain Nokia's lost glory in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Nokia has managed to enter the top-five list in the feature phone market within six months of its comeback

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus cases hits them hard.

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.