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The cashless chaiwallah who swears by Modi

The cashless chaiwallah who swears by Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'The mindset of people needs to change.' 'We still believe in accepting cash when we can do business with digital money as well.'

Shopping: It's no longer about offline or online

Shopping: It's no longer about offline or online

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Companies like Ace Turtle are helping brands enable omni-channel retail, bridging the offline and online gap. Abhishek Jejani reports.

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

How Information revolution differs from Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

There is mounting evidence that the Information Revolution may mean the end of large-scale vertically integrated businesses whose guiding principle, "economies of scale", was the defining miracle of the Industrial Age.

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Will Modi find a buyer for Air India?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Industry observers are certain the next attempt will succeed even if they have to browbeat someone into buying as the government has put its might behind it,' predicts Anjuli Bhargava.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.

3rd phase of Mumbai Metro may start in Dec

3rd phase of Mumbai Metro may start in Dec

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

On Tuesday, the state-run Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the planning body, indicated that it expected to award the contract before December, which would pave the way to kick start construction in the same month.

ZEE's Subhash Chandra bets on white-label ATMs

ZEE's Subhash Chandra bets on white-label ATMs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

It is likely he will rope in an international ATM manufacturer as a strategic partner with equity stake.

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Amazon's pantry division across 29 cities in India helps sellers sell FMCG products on its platform.

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Rediff.com11 May 2017

"In terms of local taxes, in terms of local small business productivity, local large business competitiveness, their educational outcomes, their entrepreneurial work, that's what matters," the Microsoft CEO said.

Infy now plans to spread its wings in Europe, Australia

Infy now plans to spread its wings in Europe, Australia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Even though North America still accounts for 60 per cent of Infosys's revenue, the company is starting to see good growth in Europe, which contributes around 25 per cent to the company's top line. Even Australia also has emerged to be a strategically important market, with a contribution of 10 per cent to the overall revenues.

The designer who wants to end violence against women

The designer who wants to end violence against women

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I was emotionally disturbed after hearing about foeticides and later Nirbhaya and felt that as successful women, we must raise our voice against these issues.' '#SheIsMe, an inspirational fashion showcase, was a personal tribute that proclaimed that despite their flaws and limitations, women are beautiful, magical and strong.'

Tech glitch shuts down Nasdaq market for 3 hours

Tech glitch shuts down Nasdaq market for 3 hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The shutdown was the longest in recent memory, and prompted US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White to call for a meeting of Wall Street leaders to help insure the 'continuous and orderly' functioning of securities markets.

From Russia with love to the private sector

From Russia with love to the private sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

In India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

F16s for IAF: Best way to neutralise PAF

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) reveals how India can neutralise the Pakistan air force's combat capabilities without firing a shot.

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Starting as a maker of hydraulic pumps, the Bengaluru-based company graduated to components for automakers like BMW and Audi, and then Airbus and Boeing

India is being run by dynasties: Rahul @Berkeley

India is being run by dynasties: Rahul @Berkeley

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Rahul attacked Modi and BJP, alleging that 'politics of divide and polarisation is radicalising people in India'.

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'We spent Rs 59,000 crore on acquiring 36 Rafales and we do not know if we will ever use them. The chances are that we never will,' argues Aakar Patel.

Meet the Lord of Battles

Meet the Lord of Battles

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Saurabh Mahajan, a former Indian Army officer, is making history in medieval battles grounds. Rediff.com's Archana Masih meets the man who has supplied vintage armour and war props to Assassin's Creed, The Hobbit and knights in shining armour to the Tower of London.

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

4 capital goods stocks that look attractive

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

While the Budget might have been a sentiment booster for the sector, firms with market dominance emerge as favourites.

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

E-mobility is only one among the several fronts on which Mahindra is waging a battle of aspirations, to future-proof the $19-billion tractor-to-technology conglomerate, says Nikhil Inamdar.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The primary problem is that India's garment factories are too small and they typically have 150 people and about 80 machines.

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Wooing Trump: Can Modi do it?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'The success or otherwise of Modi's foreign policy will largely depend on the equation he is likely to strike with Donald Trump.'

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

3 economic factors that may impact Gujarat polls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

De-scaling of businesses, job losses and subsequent impact on disposable incomes has created negative sentiment among traders, business owners and workers alike, says Abhishek Waghmare.

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

From an idea inititated in a hostel room, Hearing Plus went on to become a national chain of hearing treatment clinics.

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

How to find your passion in life

How to find your passion in life

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Charles Darwin found his passion playing with rocks halfway around the world.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Srikanth or Sindhu? Advani or Kohli? Or will a 21 year old pip the stars? Vote and tell us who your favourite Indian sportsperson of the year is.

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Priyanka Gandhi gets into rigorous damage control mode in wake of her party's eroding popularity ahead of the polls, reports Renu Mittal

'The economy is turning for the better'

'The economy is turning for the better'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'

Hay for cheese? Barter booms in cash-squeezed rural Greece

Hay for cheese? Barter booms in cash-squeezed rural Greece

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A rising number of Greeks in rural areas are swapping goods and services in cashless transactions.

Exposed! Indian corporates' sloppy spy network

Exposed! Indian corporates' sloppy spy network

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Reliance knows everything!

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.