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Consumer goods see mixed growth

Consumer goods see mixed growth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Apart from streamlining loan processing, most public sector banks charge lower interest rate, an aspect which seems to be game changer.

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Trump to sign EO to end separation of migrant children from parents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

"We're going to be signing an executive order in a little while... We've got to be keeping families together," Trump said, as he met lawmakers on the issue.

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

After India, Samsung now sets out to conquer Bharat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The Korean major, as part of its rural push, has begun an "attack district" project with focus on 80 key districts to increase sales of its TVs, refrigerators and washing machines

Is India's consumption story good enough?

Is India's consumption story good enough?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Almost half of that market is in India's villages.

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Major world record deals are here.

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Why Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved is faltering

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Ramdev made nature-to-goodness products popular, and reaped benefits. Then he seemed to lose focus and the last thing it needs is more distraction, like the passionate founder shooting his mouth off yet again

How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

How Saridon has managed to remain top of the mind

Rediff.com3 May 2019

What has worked though for Brand Saridon has been its single-minded focus on headaches as opposed to other analgesics that dwell on a wider set of problems, reports Sohini Das.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

Trump's White House declares war on media

Trump's White House declares war on media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by false reporting, his top aides have said the new administration will fight back "tooth and nail" against it and can even "rethink" its relationship with the press.

Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV record

Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV record

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The previous record for a presidential debate viewership was 80.6 million between the then incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter and his Republican rival Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Do-or-die for struggling Australians at Hobart

Do-or-die for struggling Australians at Hobart

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

A mis-firing Australia head into the second Test against South Africa in Hobart under pressure to save the series and avert a full-blown crisis which would almost certainly be triggered by a fifth consecutive Test defeat.

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One indictment accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, and of promising bonuses to employees who collected confidential information on competitors. A second indictment claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Betting as a function of pure luck is banned in the country, but games of skill with monetary stakes are not.

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

NFL: Singer Katy Perry bags Super Bowl halftime show

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Pop singer Katy Perry will headline the halftime entertainment at February's Super Bowl, the most-watched US sporting and television event, according to an announcement by the National Football League on Sunday.

E-commerce firms start to beat brick-n-mortar in segments

E-commerce firms start to beat brick-n-mortar in segments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The company, which recently hit the run rate of $1 billion in gross merchandise value ahead of the target date, is the largest mobile phone retailer in the country, counting online and offline stores, estimates show.

Sports Shorts: Sharapova loses to Rybarikova in Kremlin Cup return

Sports Shorts: Sharapova loses to Rybarikova in Kremlin Cup return

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Pramila Jayapal arrested for protesting against Trump's border policy

Pramila Jayapal arrested for protesting against Trump's border policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Jayapal and her groups have planned 'a massive round of protests' across the country on Saturday.

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Success story of an Indian beer with a Belgian heart

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Arnab Dutta traces how Bira 91 is already among the top two in the premium segment in all the cities that it is present in today and how it is giving larger brands Kingfisher and Budweiser a run for their market share.

How India shopped online this festive season

How India shopped online this festive season

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

What sold the most this year? Beauty, toys and baby care, sports and fitness, television and large appliances, followed by fashion, says T E Narasimhan.

Maggi to widen gap with rivals: Nestle

Maggi to widen gap with rivals: Nestle

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A year ago, Yippee had 14 per cent, according to industry.

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Emotions are the new celebrities of advertising

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Advertisers take to pitching family values and social causes, giving celebrity endorsers and flamboyance a miss. Nikhat Hetavkar reports.

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

How much do urban Indians spend on eating out?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The amount millenials spend on eating out is changing everything about the eating-out business.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Unnerved by Trump's stand on Taiwan, China flexes muscle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Chinese pressure on Taiwan is unlikely to ease till Beijing feels that stability is being restored in the Sino-US relationship,' says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Hidesign bets on the millennial lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

For a brand that is still heavily reliant on traditional brick-and-mortar channels, airports are its new malls, drawing in young travelling professionals and encouraging impulse purchases.

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Retirement planning: What if you lived till 100?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The first step is to estimate the retirement corpus you would need and to compute the approximate amount you can set aside every month, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Maggi Noodles: Reclaiming faith in an instant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Maggi noodles belong to the consumers.'

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struck his fifth international hat-trick, including a spectacular volleyed opener, to lead the European champions to a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Global brands don't top in India

Global brands don't top in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.

How brands are wagging the digital tail

How brands are wagging the digital tail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

According to Nielsen India online viewership has doubled since 2011.

Champions League: Plucky Arsenal beat Bayern; Rakitic stars for Barca

Champions League: Plucky Arsenal beat Bayern; Rakitic stars for Barca

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Chelsea struck the woodwork twice but could not find a breakthrough in an entertaining 0-0 Champions League draw at Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday that left everything to play for in Group G.

The house of textbooks

The house of textbooks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports on the ongoing battle for the top spot between publishers S Chand and Navneet.

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Patanjali continues to take its peers head on.

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The return of Indian Readership Survey numbers has met with a silent response.

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.