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Paris hostage crisis: They saved themselves by hiding in freezers

Paris hostage crisis: They saved themselves by hiding in freezers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Even as six hostages were taken by the gunman in the Jewish grocery store, around 30 others hid in a freezing cold storage room for about five hours, hoping they would not be found.

How to use credit card reward points

How to use credit card reward points

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Used intelligently, a credit card will get a smart buyer more value than what he pays for. Here's how you can push that plastic further

Politics sends retail into tailspin

Politics sends retail into tailspin

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

The ban, although described as temporary, is being seen as a knee-jerk reaction by the state government following the attacks on Reliance Fresh and Spencer's stores and has raised several questions over its farm policy.

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

According to industry studies, the Hindi Internet user base is likely to outgrow the English user base by 2021 and along with Marathi and Bengali users, will drive volume growth.

How to use your credit card smartly

How to use your credit card smartly

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Used intelligently, a credit card will get a smart buyer more value than what he pays for. Here's how you can push that plastic further

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.

Its raining incentives for retail staff

Its raining incentives for retail staff

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

As attrition rates reach unprecedented levels in the retail sector, companies are fighting back with a mix of measures including salary hikes, incentive-based targets, connecting emotionally with staff and even selling them the "American Dream".

HyperCity launches catalogue shopping

HyperCity launches catalogue shopping

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

K Raheja Corp Group company HyperCITY Retail India on Saturday its first HyperCITY Argos, a catalogue shopping retail format in Thane. HyperCITY Retail, along with its group company Shoppers' Stop, recently entered into a franchise agreement with the Home Retail Group, UK, to launch the Argos format in the country.

Nok Airlines plans more flights to India

Nok Airlines plans more flights to India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Thai carrier Nok Airlines on Tuesday said it was looking to expand its reach in India to cash in on the growing interest of consumers from the country to go shopping in the south-east Asian nation.

All about the media-shy half-brother of Ratan Tata

All about the media-shy half-brother of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Noel Tata likes to relax at his Alibaug beach home on weekends, but he is equally passionate about driving on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway at a speed of over 100 kilometres per hour.

Corporates take rivals head-on through ads

Corporates take rivals head-on through ads

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Confrontational advertising has become the order of the day in India with corporate houses taking on rivals head-on.

2 killed in J&K grenade explosion

2 killed in J&K grenade explosion

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Reliance Retail plans apparel blitzkrieg

Reliance Retail plans apparel blitzkrieg

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The company's first apparel store will be launched in Gurgaon in October with 22 in-house retail brands and a team of 76 designers tapping the men, women and kidswear segment.

Web portals play cupid on Valentine's Day

Web portals play cupid on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

"Valentine's Day is an established gifting occasion in India today and for many working people, shopping online especially for unique products allows them the opportunity to make the occasion special for their loved one," says Ambareesh Murty, director, Marketing & Operations, eBay India.

Indian retailers not a very happy lot

Indian retailers not a very happy lot

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The potential of India's retail sector may be huge and growing, but soaring rentals, salaries and interest rates could make the journey a bumpy ride for retailers in the near term.

Asia battles with surging food costs

Asia battles with surging food costs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Flaws in the Asian agricultural sector risk reducing productivity and fuelling inflation.

Nepalese town protests Indian 'misconduct'

Nepalese town protests Indian 'misconduct'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The town has shut its border with India.

First Look: Aamir rehearses for cricket match

First Look: Aamir rehearses for cricket match

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The actor is getting ready for the final match on July 14.

Investment plan to suit your budget

Investment plan to suit your budget

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

In an era where more is better, we give the flipside to suit your investment needs

Five money-saving shopping tips

Five money-saving shopping tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Unlike investing, saving money on purchases doesn't require any specialized training and is an easy way for anyone to stretch their budget a little farther.

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment is likely till at least the second half of 2019.

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Machete-wielding man attacks soldier near Louvre museum in Paris

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the attack was "terrorist in nature".

The lady behind ICICI Venture's success

The lady behind ICICI Venture's success

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Renuka Ramnath is credited with raising the India Advantage Fund Series II, the country's largest private equity fund till date with a corpus of $810 million.

Global brands in the city of joy

Global brands in the city of joy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The retail revolution in Kolkata is gearing up to house some of the biggest, most globally renowned brands.

A food fiesta in malls

A food fiesta in malls

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Biggies like Shopper's Stop and Pantaloons Retail have found their way to consumers' pockets through their stomachs.

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The top six fashions trends to watch out this summer!

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Music, malls, shopping: I-Day vignettes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Blaring music. Manic shoppers. A foreign brand launch.

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Thank you Zara! Its new store restores iconic Mumbai building

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The store is spread across 51,300 sq feet area at Hutatma Chowk Square.

Tips on best online shopping

Tips on best online shopping

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Chic and charitable go hand in hand for a happy holiday all around.

Women online will help Google create ad content

Women online will help Google create ad content

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The categories which came up trumps include apparels and accessories, food and beverages, hair care, skin care, and the surprise of the lot, baby care.

Ellen gets outsourced

Ellen gets outsourced

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

How is it that Western society is willing to pay the short-term price for technological progress and we, in India, find it so tough?

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

How Samsonite plans to expand market share

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Samsonite's factory in Nasik currently makes around 80,000 units a month and plans to go up to 100,000 units

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

With $7.5 billion in gross sales, Amazon is India's No 1 e-tailer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The report, however, did not include sales of Flipkart's subsidiaries Myntra and Jabong.

Rahejas plans hypermart chain

Rahejas plans hypermart chain

Rediff.com3 May 2005