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It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last year has contributed to the lag in valuation trend among the unicorns across the Indian start-up ecosystem.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

Sports Shorts: Leclerc aiming for a first in a thousand

Sports Shorts: Leclerc aiming for a first in a thousand

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A Vodafone Group insider with more than 25 years in the telco across geographies, he's like the eyes and ears of the multinational in India.

Newsmaker Johnson edges out Woods in 2002

Newsmaker Johnson edges out Woods in 2002

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam were the dominant figures in global golf during 2002 but neither of them would have managed to generate more publicity than Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson.

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The no-equity partnership will develop a range of mid-capacity 250-750cc motorcycles.

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Here is a lowdown of all the lighthearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to import from Thailand, says India MD

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Why Indigo is fastest growing airline on the planet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'IndiGo 2018 is a harsh, ultra-lean, mean, zero asset, fighting machine with aspirations of taking on the global long-haul low-cost market.'

Watch out! These are India's most dangerous celebrities

Watch out! These are India's most dangerous celebrities

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Find out who tops McAfee's Most Sensational Celebrities in India.

Challenges abound for Hero MotoCorp MD

Challenges abound for Hero MotoCorp MD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Hero today sells its products in 19 countries across Asia, South and Central America and Africa.

Finding football's soul

Finding football's soul

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'Soul might not win trophies. But, unlike trophies, soul actually matters,' says Shougat Dasgupta.

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Bhimbetka caves tell a story, one that dates back centuries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

All noise seems to fade away at the Bhimbetka caves that seem to cast a magical spell on visitors.

The brief wondrous life of Indian ecommerce

The brief wondrous life of Indian ecommerce

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The international investors who are investing, merging and shaping India's new ecommerce start-ups are betting that if China can produce an Alibaba with an expected market value of $ 170+ billion market value when it does its IPO, India should produce at least one or two with a $5bn+ market value, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Indian markets are on a strong wicket'

'Indian markets are on a strong wicket'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Given the volatility of the global marketplace, India is already on a strong wicket and well poised to provide a lucrative option to foreign investors.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Quest for material prosperity should not compromise environment: PM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Chairing the plenary session of an event to celebrate the World Environment Day 2018, being hosted by India, he said India's traditions have for long underlined the importance of living in harmony with nature.

US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahim's brother

US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahim's brother

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

The US on Friday slapped sanctions against two Indians, including a brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and a Pakistan-based paper company for their ties with D Company.

Satyam scar lingers even after 7 years

Satyam scar lingers even after 7 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Satyam's employees had to undergo mental trauma, job uncertainty and financial problems, after many were forced to leave.

Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Stunning photos in the running for Nat Geo travel photo contest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

National Geographic's Travel Photo Contest is open for entries and has already attracted incredible snaps from across the globe. Week 2 of the contest include images of a newborn lion being carried to safety in the jaws of its mother, a daredevil slackliner in the USA, and a penguin being chased by a fur seal. The international competition runs from 18 March to 3 May, with budding photographers able to enter their work in one of three categories: nature, cities and people.

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

Anshuman Jain backs a new venture in India

Anshuman Jain backs a new venture in India

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anshuman Jain became the co-head of Deutsche Bank in 2012 along with Juergen Fitschen.

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Taxi dreams: A tale of two IIT friends who won and lost!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Two IIT-B grads cracked the cab aggregator code, tasted success & failure.

Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'It is time to allow the rupee to move towards its true value, as it is hurting Indian exports, investment and SMEs associated with export sectors that create jobs,' argues Pravakar Sahoo.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Jaipur fast becoming the next start-up hub

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

What work in Jaipur's favour are lower costs, a good talent pool, better quality of life, and proximity to the Delhi National Capital Region

'A lot of the start-up stuff is inexperience coupled with arrogance'

'A lot of the start-up stuff is inexperience coupled with arrogance'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'All businesses have to be run for business, for profits on a sustainable basis. It may sound old school, but then I have been in business for 32 years and you can't change an old tiger's stripes.'

Achche din is finally here, thanks to the UPA!

Achche din is finally here, thanks to the UPA!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Most encouraging thing is savings and investment rates are high.

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

To imagine that no one contributed to global peace to deserve the prize in 2017 is to be extremely cynical about peacemakers around the globe.

Did Harambe have to die?

Did Harambe have to die?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'It's a humiliating time to be a human being.' It's a pity that the magnificent 17-year-old gorilla is dead. But it's not enough to hang our heads in shame or comfort ourselves with clicktivism, observes Bijoy Venugopal.

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Eight Sensex biggies such as Reliance, L&T, BHEL, SBI and ICICI Bank are among the worst hit.

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Iran gears up for trade and investment boom that could reshape region

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Iran is preparing for a trade and investment boom that could reshape the region after agreeing with world powers to curb its nuclear programme, paving the way for sanctions that have stifled its economy to be lifted.

The new avatars of India's best known entrepreneurs

The new avatars of India's best known entrepreneurs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Suveen Sinha finds out what the tribe of modern, internet entrepreneurs who no longer run their first start-ups are up to.

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The US needs to find global support, especially from Russia and China, to make North Korea back down, says Claude Smadja.

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'