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iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Pay also faces competition from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) - a consortium of retailers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy - which is developing its own mobile payment platform.

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The new iPhone siblings will be available in India about a week before Diwali, the country's biggest festival.

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Fast food biryani provider Charcoal Eats is going places

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Mumbai's Charcoal Eats is giving biryani a fast food makeover. Charcoal Eats has recently raised Rs 50 million in pre-series A funding, taking its total capital raised in 30 months to Rs 120 million.

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Reliance Retail and Bharti Enterprises are understood to be in talks to buy India assets of the world's second largest retailer Carrefour that has decided to exit the country by closing its five stores.

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Dream home on your mind? Think pre-approved home loans!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Here are the many pros and some cons of going for such an arrangement

Ulips are attractive investments

Ulips are attractive investments

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

Ola launches cashless rides on auto rickshaws

Ola launches cashless rides on auto rickshaws

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Your next ride via the Ola app in an auto rickshaw could be cashless.

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse

Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad

Prepaid forex cards the best way to carry money abroad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Some banks might charge you a nominal amount of Rs 100-150 for issuing the card.

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit Indian roads

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'Around the dawn of the millennium, it seemed that the sun was finally setting on these elaborate home weddings.' 'As the clamour for 'live' counters of grilled fish, pasta and khao suey grew, without even realising it, Gopal Pandey slowly started going out of fashion,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Fund transfer through Facebook is meant for tech-savvy customers.

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Food trucks: It's a hot and happening business in Bengaluru!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Bengaluru has seven eye-catching trucks.

Want car insurance? Please read this

Want car insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Educate yourself about your car insurance policy's terms and conditions before buying or renewing it, suggests Animesh Das, head of product strategy, ACKO General Insurance.

Coming soon: The Hindu Vote Tsunami

Coming soon: The Hindu Vote Tsunami

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'It is this new brand of nationalism, where the saffron has elbowed out the other shades in our Tiranga, that will go before the electorate later this year.' 'And it is this new nationalism that will power Modi back into office with 300-plus seats when elections are held,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Do a thorough research on the course and the university, and see what extra it offers apart from a regular degree, says Rohit Sethi.

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Investors rush to fund online pharmacy players

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Offline stores dominate the retail market and will continue to do so.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Banks extend working hrs; to remain open on weekend

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

ICICI bank waives ATM charges.

Sorry! No discounts at Birla's online fashion store, here's his gameplan

Sorry! No discounts at Birla's online fashion store, here's his gameplan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

It took the Aditya Birla group four years to make up its mind on entering the the burgeoning e-commerce market in the country.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

E-commerce biz may need 1 lakh people in next 6 months

E-commerce biz may need 1 lakh people in next 6 months

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The $12 billion plus rising Indian e-commerce business market is witnessing a rush of hiring and may need one lakh people over the next six months, industry experts have said.

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Soon, Starbucks at hospitals, schools, corporate campuses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Since debuting in India in October 2012, the company has opened 15 Starbucks stores across Mumbai and Delhi.

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Success stories of India's 'little' giants

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Armed with deep customer knowledge, low operational overheads, new funding opportunities and help from online marketplaces, the local brand is turning David to every Goliath that steps into its neighbourhood, says T E Narasimhan.

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Apple has been continually updating and adding new features to Maps including 3D views.

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

#WorldEnvironmentDay: How to be a green foodie and save the planet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

By being a mindful, eco-conscious consumer of food you can make a difference. On World Environment Day, we tell you how you can do that.

I don't lose sleep over AirAsia: IndiGo Airlines president

I don't lose sleep over AirAsia: IndiGo Airlines president

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Days after low-cost carrier AirAsia announced it would launch its India operations by the end of the year, IndiGo Airlines President Aditya Ghosh, 38, tells Sudipto Dey in an interaction why his airline is not one that should be worried.

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

Drunk Hindu Mahasabha leader, others held for misbehaving with airhostess

Drunk Hindu Mahasabha leader, others held for misbehaving with airhostess

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A Hindu Mahasabha leader and two other lawyers, who were allegedly in an inebriated state, have been arrested on charges of harassing the crew and passengers of a Chennai-bound flight before it was to take off from Coimbatore on Wednesday night.

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

He, obviously, later said that his remarks had been interpreted out of context.

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

If gender disparities are eroded with more women being better-educated, that pool also becomes smaller.

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The Lumoid site a is clean and user-friendly e-commerce experience, prompting visitors to select a category, like 'Landscape,' 'Sports,' and 'Student' for recommended custom created kits or 'Shop All Gear' for those who prefer to pick and choose the pieces they need.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Amazon has seen its India sales growing four times this year.

Will Honda Cliq click with Indians?

Will Honda Cliq click with Indians?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Karan Narsu rides the quirky new Honda Cliq to find out if it's got the goods to go all the way in rural India, while also making it a viable option for the city-sleeker