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Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As more and more businesses move towards digital technology-enabled solutions such as chatbots to increase interaction with their own customers, BPM companies have seen a significant chunk of their revenue proceeds shifting towards business outcomes.

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Soha Ali Khan's look at her self in her debut book, The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous, may seem indulgent but is not, says Manavi Kapur.

The Zomato boomerang

The Zomato boomerang

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'For the likes of Zomato or Swiggy or Foodpanda or similar others, the customer has been sensitised for all times to the perils of the food pack being pilfered.' 'An important matter of trust has been exposed. And that really has been the biggest downer of this entire episode,' points out marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Anderson takes six to put England in command

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

England paceman James Anderson ripped shellshocked Australia to shreds with six wickets to bowl the tourists out for a paltry 136 on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

US rules out treaty alliance with India, says that era is over

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Lavoy said even before India places a request for something, the United States is ready and prepared.

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Nano remains a cautionary tale of misplaced ambitions and a drag on profit.

Exclusive! Saving the Apu Trilogy

Exclusive! Saving the Apu Trilogy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The journey of the digitally restored version of The Apu Trilogy is packed with dark stories and years of near detective work by those determined to preserve some of Satyajit Ray's finest works.

What's the true value of Flipkart?

What's the true value of Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Walmart is rumoured to be looking to listing Flipkart in a few years. At that stage, we'll get a better sense of what's going on in retail, says Devangshu Datta.

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

Because love knows no gender

Because love knows no gender

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

American luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co's latest ad campaign is amazing! And it features a real-life gay couple.

Sheena Bora murder trial hits a memory block

Sheena Bora murder trial hits a memory block

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Mukerjeas' former driver could remember every detail of Sheena Bora's alleged murder five years ago, including on what day he took Indrani to the beauty parlour, and the brands of liquor he bought, but was unable to recall anything subsequently or more recently...

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

This was only four days after many aggrieved buyers chose social networking sites to attack Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' discount this Monday (October 6), followed by an apology from the company's co-founders, Sachin and Binny Bansal.

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Why biscuit prices are likely to go up

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

In the past month, wheat prices have increased 6.3% as production is expected to be 1.5% lower, in terms of crop acreage, than the earlier estimate

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Get your weekly dose on the goings-on in the fashion and entertainment industry.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A leaked investigation report into an alleged plot to takeover school syllabus in some of Britain's schools has found attempts by extremists to introduce an "intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos."

Sneak peek: Washington's new Museum of the Bible

Sneak peek: Washington's new Museum of the Bible

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

On Friday, November 17, Washington, DC will see a new museum open its bronze doors and invite the world to hold dialogue on one of the most read books in the world -- the Bible. Welcome to the massive Museum of the Bible where ancient scripts and rocker Elvis Presley's Bible will be on display along with everything else Bible-related.

The secret behind Patanjali's success

The secret behind Patanjali's success

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Patanjali doesn't employ any fancy managers with MBA degrees.

How Etihad is redefining luxury in the sky

How Etihad is redefining luxury in the sky

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Etihad is the fourth airline to operate the super jumbo aircraft to India.

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Sheena Bora Trial: What did Indrani tell her lawyer?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Indrani chose at that moment to wave a folded chit from the accused enclosure. It distracted Bharti, who looked at her sharply for a split second before turning back to Pasbola. The chit was collected from Indrani and her lawyer Gunjan Mangla slipped it to Pasbola. He looked at it, quietly laughed in disbelief and continued with his cross examination.

Why did the driver have Sheena's photo?

Why did the driver have Sheena's photo?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'I kept photographs of everyone. Because I was working for them.' 'Madam, Saab...' Shyamvar Rai, the approver in the case, said in a tone that tried to suggest that that would be a routine practice for a driver.

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A terrified 30-year-old man texted his mother while trapped inside the Orlando, Florida nightclub where at least 50 people were killed early Sunday.

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Pietersen not in our focus, says England coach ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

England are fully focused on winning this month's three-match series in West Indies and not on Kevin Pietersen's chances of making a Test return, coach Peter Moores said.

McCullum proud of New Zealand despite losing World Cup final

McCullum proud of New Zealand despite losing World Cup final

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

For New Zealand, the tournament is still a great success. They had never played in a World Cup final before, reaching the semi-finals six times but losing on each occasion, and were unbeaten going into the final.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why didn't the driver recognise his wife?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'You don't want to admit that it is your wife in the video because she said you were arrested on Wednesday (August 19; Shyamvar Rai states he was arrested on August 21, a Friday).'

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.

Thank you, Gisele!

Thank you, Gisele!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

World's highest-paid model will retire from the runway in April. Here's looking at some of her most memorable catwalk moments.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was the Mukerjeas' car cleaned that day?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Though on the face of it appeared Pasbola was asking a series of odd questions that would be difficult for anyone to answer, there was, it gradually emerged, it seemed, a method to the questioning. Somehow, somewhere instinctively, Pasbola knew there was something not right with Riyaz's account.

Playing in India is always a challenge: Taylor

Playing in India is always a challenge: Taylor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'India are just a very good team and it is hard to beat them at home'

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Pure, unadulterated football joy has been in short supply for United fans for a long time now,' complains Dhruv Munjal.

Looking to go up 2-0 on lively pitch: Steve Smith

Looking to go up 2-0 on lively pitch: Steve Smith

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Australia's new Test captain Steve Smith is excited about the prospect of playing India on a lively Gabba pitch in the second cricket Test starting on Wednesday and said he wants his team to drive the advantage to go up 2-0 in the four-match series.

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

'It's one of the best matches I've ever been involved in'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

England captain Alastair Cook was almost speechless with delight after his side's 124-run victory over New Zealand in a gripping first Test at Lord's.

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he has no issues playing under England Test captain Alastair Cook and coach Peter Moores as he prepares for a national recall by resuming county cricket at Surrey.

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Taapsee, Shraddha earn more than Saif!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Some surprises here!

China is the real threat

China is the real threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'China, much more than Pakistan, is a credible potential adversary with the ability to hurt our interests.' 'It must figure higher in our national security concerns,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Review: A must-watch!

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Review: A must-watch!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Bala creates a world so mad yet meticulous and unlike no other in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, raves Sukanya Verma.