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Snapdeal eyes Rs 1,000-cr furniture GMV

Snapdeal eyes Rs 1,000-cr furniture GMV

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

E-commerce company Snapdeal expects its furniture segment to reach a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 1,000 crore.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Refutes claims of differences between board, founders and Sikka; board needs to do better scrutiny, says Mohandas Pai.

'Country's rainwater situation not that alarming'

'Country's rainwater situation not that alarming'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Union minister for parliamentary affairs and water resources Pawan Kumar Bansal, on Thursday claimed that the situation on the ground water was not as grave as is made out to be by certain sections of the media.

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket.

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Is Narayan Murthy responsible for the Infosys crisis?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The Infosys saga shows how efforts to remote-control a company by its powerful promoter, even with good intentions, might hurt the entity, says Asish K Bhattacharyya.

Insurance bill introduced in RS amidst scuffle

Insurance bill introduced in RS amidst scuffle

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The CPI (M) members seemed determined to thwart the bill, aimed at increasing the FDI limit in the insurance sector. As Minister of State for Finance P K Bansal rose to introduce the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008, CPI (M) member T K Rangarajan tried to grab the copy of the bill from him. An agitated-looking external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee pushed Rangarajan to protect Bansal. Another minister Meira Kumar rushed to shield Bansal, who introduced the bill.

Flipkart might lie low on next mega funding

Flipkart might lie low on next mega funding

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

At that time, co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal had made a public announcement at a Bengaluru hotel, about a $1-billion fund raising, largest so far in the Indian e-commerce sector. A day later, Amazon issued a statement that it was investing $2 billion in India.

Indian jr hockey team set for Argentina trip

Indian jr hockey team set for Argentina trip

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Junior India hockey team coach A K Bansal has his priorities in place for the upcoming Test series in Argentina. He says he will be working on fine-tuning his boys in powerplay, a characteristic the Argentines rule world hockey.

Petrol pumps to offer discount to voters on Apr 10

Petrol pumps to offer discount to voters on Apr 10

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

As many as 67 petrol pumps across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon and Rohtak will offer 50 paise per litre discount on petrol to consumers who exercise their voting rights on April 10.

RPL shares: Sebi probing alleged insider trading

RPL shares: Sebi probing alleged insider trading

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

"Sebi has informed that it has initiated an examination in the matter," Minister of state for Finance P K Bansal saidin a written reply. Bansal was replying to a query by Amar Singh (Samajwadi Party) on whether the government had taken any action against thepromoters/affiliates of Reliance Industries Ltd regarding the recent mammoth insider trading activities in the shares of Reliance Petroleum Ltd.

3 Indians among most influential minority lawyers

3 Indians among most influential minority lawyers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Bansal, 42, is a partner and head of the appellate litigation practice at the New York firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager & From; Srinivasan, 41, is a partner at the Washington, DC office of O-Melveny & Myers; and Mehta, is a partner, at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, also in Washington, DC.

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

For now Walmart has said it remains optimistic about India. But that could change without prior notice, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Rail Budget: Free Wi-Fi facility in select trains!

Rail Budget: Free Wi-Fi facility in select trains!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Railway Minister P K Bansal has announced that special coaches will be launched in each train with high end facilities.

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

Kirron Kher faces resentment from local BJP leaders

Kirron Kher faces resentment from local BJP leaders

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Actor-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Kirron Kher on Wednesday visited former MP Harmohan Dhawan at the latter's residence in Chandigarh apparently to seek support for her candidature, but failed to win over the sulking leader.

Frame national policy for mentally ill: SC to Centre

Frame national policy for mentally ill: SC to Centre

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday favoured framing of a uniform national policy to deal with those suffering from mental illness and their release from hospitals after being cured.

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Infosys ADR holders complain to Sebi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Legal experts fear such shareholder activism could turn into a class-action suit against Infosys

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Twenty20 cricket can be a lottery at times, but I think we'll definitely reach the semifinals.'

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Over the past few months, Infosys has been battling allegations by Murthy and other former senior executives of falling corporate governance standards.

Decoding Flipkart: The real picture on investors, earnings

Decoding Flipkart: The real picture on investors, earnings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Sachin and Binny Bansal are the faces of the e-commerce sensation but other investors dominate the board.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Will selecting a single GDS platform benefit Air India?

Will selecting a single GDS platform benefit Air India?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The move will help to reduce Air India's distribution cost by 60 per cent

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Rel Power IPO overpriced? No, says govt

Rel Power IPO overpriced? No, says govt

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The government said Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Power IPO did not appear to be overpriced, if the over-subscription to the public issue is taken into consideration. Reliance Power, which raised close to $ 3 billion through an initial public offer earlier this year, was oversubscribed by about 73 times. However, despite an impressive response to the IPO, the stock made a disastrous debut on bourses and dipped below the issue price on the first day itself.

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The TV star was reportedly facing problems in her relationship with Singh.

Kejriwal lists 'India's most corrupt' politicians

Kejriwal lists 'India's most corrupt' politicians

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday listed India's "corrupt politicians" who, he said, should not be allowed to contest elections.

Flipkart now aims to enter the $100-bn club

Flipkart now aims to enter the $100-bn club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Also on Flipkart's to-do list is getting people from the Silicon Valley on its rolls.

IPL 2017: Gujarat Lions rolls out prediction game for fans

IPL 2017: Gujarat Lions rolls out prediction game for fans

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

IPL team Gujarat Lions has created a digital platform for fans to interact with each other and the team.

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Sarawati pooja with friends

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Sarawati pooja with friends

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The music director invited his filmi friends as his family performed the pooja at his residence.

How to sell your used car online

How to sell your used car online

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

A dummy's guide to get the best price for your car.

Snapdeal to invest up to $200 mln to improve deliveries

Snapdeal to invest up to $200 mln to improve deliveries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to invest up to $200 mln to improve deliveries.

Founders run the company, not investors: Flipkart CEO

Founders run the company, not investors: Flipkart CEO

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Flipkart, the poster boy of Indian e-commerce, hit a new high by raising $1 billion (about Rs 6,000 crore) in the latest funding round, led by existing investors Tiger Global Management and Naspers.

Flipkart accepts shoddy performance, apologises for glitches

Flipkart accepts shoddy performance, apologises for glitches

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The e-commerce firm said 1.5 million people shopped at its portal on October 6.

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

When credit cards become debt traps

When credit cards become debt traps

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Most people do not understand how minimum payments are calculated on credit cards and thus end up paying much more interest than they should to the card issuers.

14 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders class of 2014

14 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders class of 2014

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Out of the 214 Young Global Leaders who were honoured for leadership and service to society, 109 are women.

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Saraswati Puja with Bappi Lahiri

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Saraswati Puja with Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

A look at the pictures.