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How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

A tricky balancing act

A tricky balancing act

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The firm has set its eyes on emerging categories such as juices and plans to develop a stronger total portfolio, participating across multiple categories.

Bulls return after eight days; Sensex rallies 517 points

Bulls return after eight days; Sensex rallies 517 points

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Bharti Airtel, HDFC, ONGC, ITC and CIL emerged as the top gainers.

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Google Inc opened its first two data centres in Asia on Wednesday to cater to the world's fastest growing consumer technology markets, but the company has no plans to open one in China or India.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Why Twitter? To reiterate, because Live is powerful'.

What young people want from their jobs

What young people want from their jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'

China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

HSBC's purchasing managers' index was released on Tuesday.

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Recent studies in China and Europe observed that the infection might relapse in those people who have already recovered from earlier phases.

Make in India? It's tough, say steel manufacturers

Make in India? It's tough, say steel manufacturers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The country imported 9.31 million tonnes (mt) of steel in FY15.

India is on a big mission to boost economy

India is on a big mission to boost economy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Governor Rajan can be more unambiguously pro-growth.

It's 0.25%! Why the RBI cut the repo rate

It's 0.25%! Why the RBI cut the repo rate

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The muted CPI inflation print at 5% earlier this week, followed by a similar WPI number released Wednesday, seems to have spurred India's central bank into action, is how the economists are reading into Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan's 25 basis point cut in repo rate.

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'To them, the day may not be far off when the state BJP starts claiming and propagating that Modi is next only to AIADMK's late boss Jayalalithaa,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Gen-X banks must be tech-savvy, upbeat on rural expansion

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Challenges abound but innovation is key for new banks inorder to survive.

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Veteran swimmer Ryan Lochte's brush with Rio police has already hurt his appeal to sponsors - but for two lesser-known team mates, it means they may never get a chance to sign their first major deal.

Mercedes-Benz launches new E350 at Rs 57.4 lakh

Mercedes-Benz launches new E350 at Rs 57.4 lakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz launched an upper-end variant of its flagship luxury sedan E-Class in diesel version -- E350 -- making it the eighth of the planned 10 launches this year.

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

Top-order rejig at Britannia

Top-order rejig at Britannia

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Vinita Bali to lead global ops, new business growth; COO Berry to head India operations.

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

How Japan celebrated Osaka's ground-breaking triumph

How Japan celebrated Osaka's ground-breaking triumph

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated Osaka on Twitter and thanked her for 'giving Japan a boost of inspiration at this time of hardship'

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Buying a home abroad not just a dream anymore

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indians are the biggest non-Arab investors in Dubai's real estate market.

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

It is betting on enterprise services and new launches to revive demand. But are the measures enough to steal a march on established players like Samsung and Micromax?

Zoho's success, thanks to college dropouts and high school grads!

Zoho's success, thanks to college dropouts and high school grads!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu noticed that there was not much of a correlation between an employee's academic credentials and his performance at work.

IAAF chief understands Dutee's plight, but level-playing field needed

IAAF chief understands Dutee's plight, but level-playing field needed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) chief Sebastian Coe empathises with the plight of Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, whose career has been hit by the controversial 'gender testing' issue, but insists it needs to create a "level-playing field" for all athletes.

Falling rupee a dampener for several firms

Falling rupee a dampener for several firms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

While information technology companies will benefit, firms with high foreign borrowings or heavy dependence on imports will be hurt.

Sensex logs gains for 5th day in choppy trade, up 72 points

Sensex logs gains for 5th day in choppy trade, up 72 points

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 0.4% each

There's little proof that acche din has arrived for India

There's little proof that acche din has arrived for India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Because of India's weak fiscal position, the plethora of debt-burdened infrastructure companies and the poor asset quality of public sector banks, economic growth in 2015-16 may be limited to about six per cent, say Shankar Acharya.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

China's fall makes the ride ahead rough for JLR

China's fall makes the ride ahead rough for JLR

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Despite superior margins, JLR hasn't had a smooth ride in China.

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Situation in India's banking sector is not grim at all: K V Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Several factors seem to have corrected in India in the past six months, says the president of New Development Bank.

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Volkswagen ex-boss investigated over fraud allegations

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

German prosecutors launched an investigation on Monday into fraud allegations against former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn.

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Lessons to be learnt from the Infosys clash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Let us hope that with Nandan, like Cincinnatus back on his farm, taking over the reins, Infosys will not only regain its vigour and momentum, but vastly improve upon its achievements as a global player,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

A home ministry official said while 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country due to "massive efforts" to check the outbreak, the Centre has written to all states and union territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit".

If all goes well, Indian economy will see 'achche din' in 2015

If all goes well, Indian economy will see 'achche din' in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Inflation is down and there's every chance that crude prices will be subdued through the next year.

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw infrastructure and real estate drive investment worth close to $8 billion across 180 deals

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Falling oil prices pull India's budget out of the fire

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Budget is widely seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.