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New report says, nothing is wrong with India's ad world!

New report says, nothing is wrong with India's ad world!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Pitch Madison says advertising expenditure will grow 13.5% this calendar year

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The PM asked people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

10 tips to manage your anxiety during COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

When you know you've done your best, you are likely to feel more relaxed and confident that you will be safe, says Aayushi Lakhapati.

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

Govt may cap prices for short-term power deals

Govt may cap prices for short-term power deals

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Short-term power, defined as power purchase contracted for less than a year, accounts for 4-5 per cent of the overall market for power. Contracts are concluded either bilaterally, between sellers and buyers, or through power traders as intermediaries.

Canon bullish on growth in India

Canon bullish on growth in India

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Canon has been annually launching around 100 products in India. The year 2008 saw a 31 per cent growth rate, to touch a top line of Rs 665 crore (Rs 6.65 billion).

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Lost and Found at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The festival is billed as the largest gathering of humanity on earth, with 110 million people expected to attend over 49 days. But for the thousands who get lost among the crowds, help is at hand and has been since 1946.

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

Sweden offers to help turn Mumbai into smart city

Sweden offers to help turn Mumbai into smart city

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Waste management, digital urban land management and urban transportation key areas of focus

WPI inflation at 0.79% in May, vegetable prices soar

WPI inflation at 0.79% in May, vegetable prices soar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Pulses inflation remained stubborn at 35.56 per cent.

Cheers! Crisis to push hard drinks market

Cheers! Crisis to push hard drinks market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

In a year that saw inflation touching a 13-year high of 12.82 per cent in August, the 150 million cases beer market grew by 15 per cent, according to All India Breweries Association figures. The wine segment, which has a total market size of around 1.5 million cases, posted even a higher growth rate of 30 per cent, as per International Wines and Spirits Record, while other alcoholic beverages, with a market size of 190 million cases, grew at 15 per cent.

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Happiest Minds expects revenue to touch $100 mn in 3 years, the fastest in India's tech services sector.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

Is Mindtree saga a disaster in the making?

Is Mindtree saga a disaster in the making?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Acquisitions are done to synergise with existing offerings of firms; to strengthen or enter new areas, platforms or geography; find new customers for its products; keep parts of the acquired organisation, perhaps the digital in the case of Mindtree, and to sell others to increase its own value. Never is it to grow the acquired organisation more than itself, says Pankaj Chandra.

FinMin cites 'green shoots' of recovery after policy measures

FinMin cites 'green shoots' of recovery after policy measures

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The finance ministry on Tuesday cited "green shoots" of recovery in agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, and said the prompt policy measures taken by the government and RBI have helped reinvigorate the economy with minimal damage. Stating that the agricultural sector remains the foundation of the Indian economy, the ministry said that a normal monsoon, as has been forecast, should support the rebooting of economy.

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Whether it's about colonising Mars or donning Net-connected apparel, 2022 is a year everyone seems to be planning for, says Nivedita Mookerji.

How to beat inflation

How to beat inflation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

How you can beat the monster and get good returns if you stay invested in equity linked mutual funds and gold for the long term.

Home loans: Why your age and tenure are important

Home loans: Why your age and tenure are important

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Here are some important factors to consider before you consider applying for a home loan.

Indian IT market to grow by 18% in 2008: Forrester

Indian IT market to grow by 18% in 2008: Forrester

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Indian IT market is expected to grow by 18 per cent in the year 2008 to reach $38 billion, clocking second highest growth after Chinese (20 per cent growth to touch $138 billion in size.

Indian IT market to grow by 18%

Indian IT market to grow by 18%

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The report by the reseach firm calls this double-digit growth as a welcome news for technology vendors - who see slackness in the US and European markets, and advises them to now recognise India as a consumer of IT than just a supplier. The report -- the State Of A-PAC Enterprise Technology Adoption: 2008, gives highlights of data collected from 777 companies in the Asia Pacific region via Forrester's Enterprise Technology Adoption Survery (Asia Pacific, Q4 2007).

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

ICICI Bank on Monday said it sees no impact of the Greek debt crisis on the bank as it has no exposure to Europe.

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar.

RBI may cut rate in August despite high June inflation

RBI may cut rate in August despite high June inflation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

After a delayed start, the monsoon is advancing steadily.

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Is this 5G smartphone worth Rs 45,000?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

If you are an avid gamer, the iQOO3 is packed with features that is meant to tempt you, says Ashish Narsale.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon in India to take on Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Besides Jeff Bezos-led Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart is also facing a threat from Asia's richest man and RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is also betting big to grab a share of the country's e-commerce market.

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Sector added only 200,000 employees in FY16, down from 230,000 in FY15

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

CAS rollout in 57 cities in 4 years

CAS rollout in 57 cities in 4 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The roll-out of the conditional access system will become mandatory in 57 cities in the country in a phased manner between January 2008 and March 2011.

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Srishti Bakshi left her job in Hong Kong to walk 3,800 km

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

She is changing India one village at a time.

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Taking forward its probe into the activities of Islamic State following the arrest of its five alleged operatives in Hyderabad, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday searched various locations in the city and recovered 17 rounds of ammunition, besides computers and scanners which were used for online communication.

Today's RBI policy may be Subbarao's last major initiative

Today's RBI policy may be Subbarao's last major initiative

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The term of Subbarao as RBI chief ends on September 4, while the next mid-quarter policy review is due on September 18.

Will marketers in India remain buoyant?

Will marketers in India remain buoyant?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The test is round the corner.

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

After the second day, BCCI's media rights value has already gone up by 56 percent with the per match value touching nearly Rs 60 crore (Rs 59.16 crore) for 102 international games across three formats.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".