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How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Jet's advertising and that of most other airlines has been limited to new routes or promotional fares.

Indian markets will see a de-rating in near term: Mahesh Nandurkar

Indian markets will see a de-rating in near term: Mahesh Nandurkar

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Premium valuations and lack of big triggers will weigh on Indian equity markets in the near term, believes Mahesh Nandurkar, India Strategist, CLSA.

#JabWeMet: 'We sat on adjacent benches, but never spoke'

#JabWeMet: 'We sat on adjacent benches, but never spoke'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Rediff reader Yatin tell us how he met his wife Chaitali in the year 1997.

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

'A start-up has to be super customer-obsessed'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'Even if you are aping the West, if you customise the idea for the Indian market, localise it based on the Indian ethos, it will succeed.'

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

The evolution of the advertising agency

The evolution of the advertising agency

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

In conversation with Anil S Nair, CEO & Managing Partner at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India.

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'

Investors vs founders: Best ways to handle conflict

Investors vs founders: Best ways to handle conflict

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Relations between founders and investors in the start-up universe - remains as tricky as ever.

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Brand Raina shines in the spotlight

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Suresh Raina currently endorses Ceat Tyres, Pureplay (apparel brand) and is expected to sign on Intex, a petroleum brand (he launched Repsol by Gulf Oil last year), and a health care brand.

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

'I hope Modi understands the secret behind Facebook, Google'

'I hope Modi understands the secret behind Facebook, Google'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley techies and investors who were at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India dinner analyse the parlay for Ritu Jha.

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The meanness of the board statement apart, it nowhere answers the most fundamental and damaging aspects of the deteriorating work culture among top company executives to which Narayana Murthy had been repeatedly drawing attention,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'India alone cannot walk the path of peace. It also has to be Pakistan's journey to make,' says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the government's geo-political flagship initiative "Raisina Dialogue-II".

'US will work with whoever wins the election in India'

'US will work with whoever wins the election in India'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

What will a BJP government in New Delhi mean for Washington? Four senior US officials who served in the Clinton administration during the NDA government, offer their perspective, says Aziz Haniffa.

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Wanting reply from PM, opposition stalls Rajya Sabha for 4th day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Deadlock in Rajya Sabha continued for the fourth day on Thursday as opposition kept demanding a reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a debate on religious conversions, which the government steadfastly rejected.

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

How Vishal Nevatia built a Rs 700 cr company

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.

'Whatever steps Rajan took were beneficial for the economy'

'Whatever steps Rajan took were beneficial for the economy'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'Rajan brought in a healthy air of competition in the banking sector.'

Big sale: Lessons for retailers to keep customers happy

Big sale: Lessons for retailers to keep customers happy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

With the festive season underway, retailers in the online and the offline world need to prepare well to offer the best deals to consumers and earn trust.

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Govt is keen to push reforms in the insurance sector.

10 skills that will get you your dream job

10 skills that will get you your dream job

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Employers want to know how you can add value to the organisation.

'Attack on cattle is attack on country's culture'

'Attack on cattle is attack on country's culture'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'If majority of the country's population is sentimental about a certain species, why are we so ashamed to say that we want to give it statutory protection?'

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Tamil Nadu sans Amma: A state interrupted?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Inaugurations and foundation-stone laying ceremonies might have been low-key but that doesn't mean Tamil Nadu stood still while J Jayalalithaa was out of office, Aditi Phadnis opines

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Modi govt's loyal in-house Opposition

Modi govt's loyal in-house Opposition

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

On the first anniversary of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, Sangh Parivar affiliates say they are annoyed with the ruling dispensation but can't live without it either

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

10 things only Indian parents tell their kids

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

In India, if you live with your parents, there is no way in hell you can avoid their interference in the tiniest aspects of your life.

#JabWeMet: She did not reveal her name

#JabWeMet: She did not reveal her name

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Ramashankar Shaw tells us how he found love 17 years ago.

This round is for Pakistan

This round is for Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'One cannot escape the conclusion that Pakistan has won the Paris-Bangkok-Islamabad round. To be able to resume the composite dialogue without making any progress on the Mumbai attack trials is a dream come true for Pakistan.'

How brands are wagging the digital tail

How brands are wagging the digital tail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

According to Nielsen India online viewership has doubled since 2011.

A Colossus says Goodbye

A Colossus says Goodbye

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Naresh Chandra -- distinguished civil servant and diplomat -- passed into the ages on Sunday, July 9. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes a patriot like none other.<

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'There are enough LGBTQ people in the industry, so I don't feel like a misfit.'

Sikkim's Shangri La

Sikkim's Shangri La

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The charming town of Pelling can strike a balance between commerce and conservation

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

To be competitive, you need to focus on building products very rapidly, says Werner Vogels.

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Srei Infrastructure's vice-chairman -- and former Assocham president -- Sunil Kanoria discusses the Kanoria businesses and his impression of the Modi government with Ishita Ayan Dutt and Namrata Acharya.

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest', remembered as boxer who transcended sports

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.

Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener

Rahul's dad, a Gavaskar fan, happy son is selected for Aus tour as opener

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Dr KN Lokesh basks in the joy of his son Lokesh being named in India's Test squad for the tour of Australia in conversation with Rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Four key points to build a strong Indo-US economic relationship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

When President Obama lands in New Delhi later this week, this spirit of accommodation must reignite a strategic economic relationship between the two countries.