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E-commerce boom spells doom for big retailers

E-commerce boom spells doom for big retailers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The threat may be a decade away, but it has brick-and-mortar sellers rethinking their strategies and banking on the govt to regulate online companies.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

More needs to be done to boost growth: FinMin

More needs to be done to boost growth: FinMin

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The economic growth fell to a decade low of 5 per cent in 2012-13 fiscal.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

MCF takeover battle heats up as Deepak revises open offer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Deepak Fertilizers plans to revise open offer price to beat Mallya-Poddar efforts

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Harbhajan also believed that both Chahal and Kuldeep remain India's best bet for providing breakthroughs.

FILA rejigs weight classes; Sushil, Yogeshwar to move higher

FILA rejigs weight classes; Sushil, Yogeshwar to move higher

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Wrestling's international governing body, FILA has announced a rejig in weight classes for its competitions, including those of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, a development which would lead to India's medallists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt moving up to a higher weight category.

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Will SC order help Vijay Mallya in extradition case?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A direction by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Justice B R Gavai, and Justice Surya Kant to the Karnataka high court asked the latter to expeditiously settle the matter of assets deposited before it by Mallya for liquidation, and thereby payment to creditors 'preferably not later than three months'. It will be interesting to see the view of the London high court, if the settlement of his dues to Indian creditors is imminent, reports Ashis Ray.

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Russia -- already India's biggest arms supplier from 2014-18, accounting for 58 per cent of India's defence imports -- eyes more, reports Ajai Shukla.

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

Digital India or a distant dream?

Digital India or a distant dream?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.

Brand LIC gets 100% recall in nationwide study

Brand LIC gets 100% recall in nationwide study

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

LIC accounts for 70 per cent of the life insurance market and is also the largest domestic institutional investor in the country.

Supertech verdict a worry for builders

Supertech verdict a worry for builders

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Many likely to be in trouble if restive consumers also petition the courts.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Women's IPL games to grab maximum eyeballs

Women's IPL games to grab maximum eyeballs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The women's T20 exhibition matches, which will be staged during the Indian Premier League, is once again likely to be slotted during the playoffs as the Board of Control for Cricket in India that remains the only window available for these games.

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The move comes after Flipkart decided to pass on shipping costs to its sellers, including charging them for reverse logistics.

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Eleven years on, while 80% of scam-hit investors have been fully compensated, more than 50% of the sum is yet to be distributed.

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the larger interest of the public sector would be fully protected.

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A lot has been written about the impact of the recommendations.

Uttam's take: The curious case of Ravindra Jadeja

Uttam's take: The curious case of Ravindra Jadeja

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Call it bad luck or sheer irony, Ravindra Jadeja was part of three Indian Premier League franchises that were mired in controversy. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of things

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

India will vote my government back to power: Chidambaram

India will vote my government back to power: Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram, while addressing the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on "Recapturing India's Growth Momentum" in Washington on Thursday, said that the leading think tank need not launch an initiative to explore how India will vote in 2014, declaring that the Indian polity will vote the Congress back into power.

Sensex ends 29 pts lower; telecom stocks plunge

Sensex ends 29 pts lower; telecom stocks plunge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Surprisingly, RIL scrip also fell by 2.73 per cent to 1,029.15, becoming the second biggest loser in the index

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Basic Covid protocols were not followed, which is why so many teachers lost their lives.'

EU regulators to fine drug makers including Ranbaxy

EU regulators to fine drug makers including Ranbaxy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

European regulators have estimated that consumers are paying up to 20 per cent more for medicines in some cases.

Markets end flat; Infosys slumps 5% on downgrade

Markets end flat; Infosys slumps 5% on downgrade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Market ended lower for the third straight session led by IT stocks amid downgrade by Citigroup.

Uber might enter auto rickshaw services

Uber might enter auto rickshaw services

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Its executives are test-marketing the model in New Delhi.

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The board is prepared to conduct the exams for class 10 and 12 for crucial 29 subjects, while the Human Resource Development Ministry has directed states to start the evaluation process for the exams already conducted and facilitate the CBSE in evaluation of answer sheets.

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Markets end flat amid volatility; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Select metal stocks rebounded while power stocks extended losses after SC verdict on coal block allocations.

Hurt Anju resigns as Kerala Sports Council president

Hurt Anju resigns as Kerala Sports Council president

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Hurt by allegations of corruption levelled against her by state Sports Minister E P Jayarajan, India's lone athletics World Championship medal winner Anju Bobby George today resigned as President of the Kerala Sports Council.

What ails the NSE?

What ails the NSE?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

An exchange which preaches others on governance must start practising it first, says Shyamal Majumdar.

When will EC ban loan waiver poll promises?

When will EC ban loan waiver poll promises?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Every political party loves to use the bait of loan waiver to woo the electorate. If their hearts bleed for the poor, they can always use the party funds to pay off the lenders, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.

Sun Pharma draws up plan to fix ailing Ranbaxy

Sun Pharma draws up plan to fix ailing Ranbaxy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It hopes to turn around Ranbaxy within four years of closing the deal by improving efficiency and resolving all regulatory issues

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Flipkart and Snapdeal take a cue from Amazon even as they differ on who is ahead in the race

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis