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Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Complacency big danger for businesses: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

One hundred years from now, of course, I expect Tata to be much bigger and more global than it is now.

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Alpha Zero and the future of artificial intelligence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'One problem with machine learning is that extensive human inputs are required.' 'This is both an expense and time consuming.' 'If AIs can do this on their own, the process may become more efficient,' says Devangshu Datta.

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Zee News, Zee Media's flagship brand, was at the centre of a controversy over its media practices that pushed Subhash Chandra towards BJP.

General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

GM India said customers will be able to book the Trailblazer on Amazon.in only from October 21-25, at a reservation deposit of Rs 25,000.

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Warrior, 54, had joined Cisco in 2008.

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

In the past three weeks, early-stage venture capital firm Matrix Partners has invested in three start-ups.

BJP a one-man show, wants to run India like an RSS shakha: Rahul

BJP a one-man show, wants to run India like an RSS shakha: Rahul

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Stepping up his offensive, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at BJP's ideological mentor, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh saying its belief was "murdering" individuality and that thought process is now running the country in which only one man knows everything from farmers to clothes.

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An innovator creates intellectual property for a need no one knows exists, says Chandru Chawla.

We are victims of tensions between India and US: Devyani's father

We are victims of tensions between India and US: Devyani's father

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'How can Devyani sitting in New York and I in Mumbai arm-twist the maid's family?' Uttam Khobragade challenges Preet Bharara's version of events in this interview to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

Subhash Chandra: The king of Indian television business

Subhash Chandra: The king of Indian television business

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Zee Group is India's second-largest media and entertainment firm.

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

World's richest temple may move stash to Modi's gold scheme

World's richest temple may move stash to Modi's gold scheme

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The richest Hindu temple in the world could soon come to the rescue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to recycle tonnes of idle gold and cut economy-hurting imports.

Why 'Make in India', why not Create in India?

Why 'Make in India', why not Create in India?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The real issue in India is not between Make or Made/Create in India or basic or applied research. We need both. The solution is to create an eco-system where new ideas can flourish and convert themselves into new technologies and products, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'There is no tried and true recipe for creating Silicon Valleys.' 'Attracting and creating a mass of truly dynamic entrepreneurs is at the core and among the hardest and most necessary ingredients.' 'In the US, close to 60% of the top valued tech companies were started by immigrants who found the start-up climate to be superior to where they came from.' 'India would clearly benefit from attracting back its talented Diaspora, but it also needs to hold onto those entrepreneurs.'

7 qualities of highly successful people

7 qualities of highly successful people

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

These powerful habits will make you more productive and a better human being.

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

When it comes to CSR spending, one in three BSE 100 firms is a laggard

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Corporate affairs ministry sending notices seeking details of fund disbursal

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

'I want to sing for the Khans, the Kapoors, the Kumars'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Getting a song in Bollywood isn't easy.' 'I don't charge for Bollywood songs.' 'Your song may release today, but it can be possible that you may not get another song for a year.'

17-year-old designs new-gen apps for solar power

17-year-old designs new-gen apps for solar power

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Ministry asks research body to take it to commercial level

Supreme Court verdict puts 60,000 jobs at stake

Supreme Court verdict puts 60,000 jobs at stake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court-mandated ban on all mining operations in Goa -- the second in less than a decade -- will disrupt the livelihoods of tens of thousands in the state, points out P K Mukherjee.

Markets pause after record breaking spree on profit taking

Markets pause after record breaking spree on profit taking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Nifty had hit its third successive record high of 7,922.70 today.

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Audi is well on track for what we want to achieve.'

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.

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumr on Thursday jointly attacked the Centre calling it "anti-poor and anti-farmer" and asserted that the people will give it a "befitting reply".

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

'India is an incredibly important market'

'India is an incredibly important market'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion.

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

E-governance roll-out needs better infrastructure, privacy protection.

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Indian companies need not just make in India, but invent in India too

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan reflects on pariahs, small businesses, and blockchains.

When prestige brands become less snobby

When prestige brands become less snobby

Rediff.com9 May 2017

There is a beguiling allure to 'masstige' brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren't always easy or successful.

If India can't build Chabahar, China will

If India can't build Chabahar, China will

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The Modi government's appalling inefficiency and lack of purpose stand exposed, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

40 years ago.. and now: How the Mahindra Group survived crisis

40 years ago.. and now: How the Mahindra Group survived crisis

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

From selling 14,000 Jeeps in 1973, we slipped to selling just 7,000 vehicles within just three-and-a-half years by 1976.

More Mukerjea please, we're starving

More Mukerjea please, we're starving

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'You know, there's not much else happening other than the juicy murder story starring the TV mogul's trophy turned huntress wife,' says Mango Indian.

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Punjab National Bank has made a name for itself in recovery of bad loan dues. Usha Ananthasubramanian, managing director and chief executive officer of the government-owned lender, explains how it has achieved this reputation.

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Hyundai i20 Active is an equipment-loaded car which increases the practicality of a hatchback.

What does work-life balance mean?

What does work-life balance mean?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

If we don't design our lives, someone else will design it for us.

Grandkids sue Vijaypat Singhania over inheritance

Grandkids sue Vijaypat Singhania over inheritance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Singhania's Rs 1,041 cr gift to son Gautam triggers war over assets