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Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.

Was 2014 the breakthrough year for India's e-commerce?

Was 2014 the breakthrough year for India's e-commerce?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

E-commerce companies typically stick to the gross merchandise value run rate to calculate sales.

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Babri Masjid demolition: 'I was there'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A generation has passed and the demolition appears to be a story of an era gone by, says Sharat Pradhan, who shares his experience as a witness in court in the Babri Masjid demolition case. On the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, we republish this 2011 special.

How SP reached the breaking point

How SP reached the breaking point

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Akhilesh was always seen as someone working under the shadow of his father and uncles. However, overtime, he started asserting his authority.

Coal scam: CBI asked to supply deficient documents to accused

Coal scam: CBI asked to supply deficient documents to accused

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The case pertains to alleged irregularities.

Stocks that shine year after year

Stocks that shine year after year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The S&P BSE Sensex has rallied about 28 per cent in 2014, after formation of a stable government at the Centre.

PIX: Shah Rukh's grand performance in Mumbai

PIX: Shah Rukh's grand performance in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Pictures from his Got Talent concert, held over the weekend.

Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Jat agitation: Army called in, curfew imposed in Rohtak and Bhiwandi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Army was on Friday called in for deployment in eight districts of Haryana after one person was killed and 21 were injured in police action as Jat stir for quota turned violent and the rampaging mobs set ablaze the house of state's Finance Minister besides several government and private properties.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

India focus to drive Fortis' fortunes

India focus to drive Fortis' fortunes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Better margins, lower interest outgo could see the company turn profitable in FY15.

The bizarre reasons why men rape in India

The bizarre reasons why men rape in India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

In India, rape is the fourth most common crime against women. If one goes by the National Crime Records Bureau statistics, a shocking 93 women are raped in the country each day and a total of 33,707 cases were registered in 2013. Yet at such a time, short skirts, mobile phones and Western culture are blamed for these incidents. Here's a look at some of the most insensitive and odd reasons for the rise in rapes in the country.

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

How Trent came from behind to win the retail game

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The reason for Trent's success is rooted in its slow and steady approach to expansion. Unlike others, Trent, led by Noel Tata, ensured that each store was profitable before it went on to the next, says Raghavendra Kamath.

'Achche Din for those without black money'

'Achche Din for those without black money'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

In an online chat with readers, Investment Advisor Harsh Roongta answered their queries on the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Yadav family feud threatens to derail SP's poll prospects

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Even as Akhilesh Yadav has emerged stronger in Uttar Pradesh politics, the Samajwadi Party has become weaker due to family feud, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'When I was young, I used to look around the village we lived in.' 'There was a lack of resources -- no proper health centres and schools.' 'I felt that becoming an IAS officer would help solve those issues.'

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Prove majority by March 28: Uttarakhand governor to Rawat

Prove majority by March 28: Uttarakhand governor to Rawat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Uttarakhand Governor Krishna Kant Paul on Saturday asked Chief Minister Harish Rawat to prove his majority on the floor of the state assembly by March 28 as the political crisis escalated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming the support of rebel Congress MLAs, stepped up efforts to form its government.

Uttarakhand Congress government in trouble, BJP stakes claim

Uttarakhand Congress government in trouble, BJP stakes claim

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Nine Congress MLAs, most of them Bahuguna loyalists, rebelled against Harish Rawat and supported BJP's claim to form a government.

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

UPSC results declared, women bag top four slots

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Women candidates have bagged the three top slots in the prestigious Civil Services examination to select Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service officers among others.

Hottest LFW showstopper: Kangana, Ileana or Malaika?

Hottest LFW showstopper: Kangana, Ileana or Malaika?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Step aside, dear models. The celebrity showstoppers are here to steal the show.

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Haryana remained on the boil on as the Jat stir unleashed fresh incidents of violence and arson even as the Army had to use choppers to reach parts of blocked Rohtak.

Off-shoulder is the new cleavage!

Off-shoulder is the new cleavage!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Here's how you can make the most of your shoulders.

Can Chinese firepower rescue Vimal?

Can Chinese firepower rescue Vimal?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Reliance had been trying to bring the brand back to the forefront recently, after years of lull, through new ad campaigns highlighting a youthful range, called Unformal, in workwear.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The apex court, however, noted that Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh enjoys Constitutional immunity and can be tried only after he ceases to hold the office.

Will e-com bubble last longer with Tata, Premji, Murthy in fray?

Will e-com bubble last longer with Tata, Premji, Murthy in fray?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

At Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion), e-commerce has seen one of the fastest rates of growth in investment activity this year.

Mulayam and Azam Khan headed for splitsville?

Mulayam and Azam Khan headed for splitsville?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The rift between Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and his party colleague Azam Khan, who also happens to be a prominent minister in the state cabinet, appears to be widening.

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

While investment activity jumped three to four times this year over last year for e-commerce, it has shown marginal growth (five per cent) in the case of consumer and retail

A love story in miniatures

A love story in miniatures

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Ritika Kochhar finds out how Indian miniatures, which were once buried in manuscripts, ended up drawing collectors the world over.

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Grocery chains log on to e-commerce

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Reliance Retail follows Future Group in online foray

LetsVenture makes it easy for start-ups to connect with investors

LetsVenture makes it easy for start-ups to connect with investors

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

An online platform suits many new angel investors who are professionals with tech companies or start-up founders.

Foreign retailers eye wholesale as politics blocks retail FDI

Foreign retailers eye wholesale as politics blocks retail FDI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Global retail behemoths seem to have read the signals right.

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors

Lenders want to oversee Bhushan Steel operations

Lenders want to oversee Bhushan Steel operations

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Stung by the crisis arising out of the Syndicate Bank bribery case, lenders have gone into a fire-fighting mode to avoid fresh bad loans from their exposure to Bhushan Steel, one of the most indebted steel companies in the country.

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The best remedy would be to scrap Section 124-A of the IPC, a colonial vestige, altogether.' 'However, if legislators don't want to do so, they can do two things.' 'They can formally amend Section 124-A to bring it in line with what the Supreme Court has said about sedition.' 'The words which stand on the statute book today were inserted in 1898.' 'The Supreme Court's words are not a part of Section 124-A.'

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

India Inc taking baby steps to a 'young' brass

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Age and experience not less relevant but firms are gradually moving towards younger leadership teams

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Modi and the VHP will be shocked to read this

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Sangh Parivar forgets that not only is there no scriptural prohibition, venerable authorities in India held beef as both a desirable and an essential food, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

Daggers are out as Flipkart turns 8

Daggers are out as Flipkart turns 8

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Every competitor is eyeing the top slot that Flipkart holds.