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This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.

Lessons for retailers from Big Bazaar, Godrej

Lessons for retailers from Big Bazaar, Godrej

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Godrej and Big Bazaar have stood out in the consumer goods and service spaces by acing the challenge of aligning innovation with outcome.

Chinese firms to team-up with India for rail projects

Chinese firms to team-up with India for rail projects

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

China is expected to unveil its investments in India during President Xi Jinping's visit to New Delhi, scheduled for the third week of this month.

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

New Development Bank plans to issue $300-500 mn worth masala bonds in rupee: K V Kamath.

Has India missed the electric vehicle revolution?

Has India missed the electric vehicle revolution?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Signals received from the government in the past one year reflect a state of utter confusion, says Abhishek Tripathi.

FMCG: Focus on agriculture and investments in rural areas

FMCG: Focus on agriculture and investments in rural areas

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Excise duty hike for cigarettes could be lower.

GMR to raise Rs 550-cr by selling SEZ land

GMR to raise Rs 550-cr by selling SEZ land

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

This move to sell a part of its land holding in one of its SEZ is part of an overall move by GMR to exit some of its assets as part of its 'asset light -- asset right' strategy.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

The big flaws in allocating land for a Reliance mall in Delhi

The big flaws in allocating land for a Reliance mall in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Delhi Development Authority's land deal to Reliance Industries throws up larger issues of governance.

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

Hero's Splendor dethrones Honda's Activa in October

Hero's Splendor dethrones Honda's Activa in October

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Hero MotoCorp sold 254,813 Splendors, about 4,000 more than the 250,681 Activas sold by its rival Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India.

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The 58-year-old businessman, who is also the son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has been missing since Monday evening from Mangaluru.

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The interest offered is mostly 0.5 to 1 per cent more than what other banks offer. Moreover, customer service and long-term association spanning generations are also other reasons for the popularity.

Isro plans to launch first privately built satellite by March

Isro plans to launch first privately built satellite by March

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Research and markets estimated in May that the global opportunity for small and mini satellites would grow nearly one and half times to $5.32 billion by 2021

Modi: Gujarat election, fight between Vikasvaad and Vanshvaad

Modi: Gujarat election, fight between Vikasvaad and Vanshvaad

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'I had expected them to fight this election on the issue of development, but they are not doing that.' 'Now they have decided to belittle Gujarat's development.'

Design smart cities for India without copying the West

Design smart cities for India without copying the West

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The most efficient utility for our smart cities will be about smart design.

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Tata Coffee eyes retail market for growth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The company is already supplying coffee beans to cafes, instant coffee to Hotels, restaurants and catering segment, vending and various other establishments. Going forward, it plans to look at vending solutions on its own.

Prime Minister takes stock of sick power distribution cos

Prime Minister takes stock of sick power distribution cos

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India suffers from peak power deficit of three per cent.

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Sales poised to expand further.

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

India has eased foreign direct investment rules for the construction sector, the government said on Wednesday, in an effort to attract more money into the country to build new hotels, housing and townships.

FMCG firms brace for new rural reality

FMCG firms brace for new rural reality

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

As rural demand tapers, companies are back at the drawing board, firming up plans to beat the unexpected slowdown in sales.

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cancelled his visit to WEF annual meeting after a deadly Taliban attack in his country.

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

ITC and HUL to slug it out in health care space

ITC and HUL to slug it out in health care space

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Competitors in the health and hygiene soap segment include Lifebuoy, Dettol and Santoor.

Lalit Modi, friend's haveli plans done in by fallout with Vasundhara

Lalit Modi, friend's haveli plans done in by fallout with Vasundhara

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Two ancient havelis bought by former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and his wife Minal's company at Amer, the old capital of Jaipur's Kacchawa rulers, are now in possession of the state government with signages of the archaeology department stating that the property belongs to the state government.

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Usage of mobile technology in financial service will help the financial inclusion initiative and enhance delivery systems, said the D&B report on the BFSI sector.

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP still does not have a majority in Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and this will pose hurdles to the party's legislative reform agenda

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

It has been a difficult year for Singh, whose fate from the start has been closely tied to that of the Gandhi family.

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Kolkata-based firm already has a presence in 22 states with over 2,000 branches and 5.9 million borrowers.

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Gopal Kanda supports BJP, triggers row over his past

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The apparent BJP move to accept Kanda's support was slammed by the opposition Congress and BJP leader Uma Bharti, who recalled the row in which the politician was involved when as a minister in Haryana's Congress government in 2012.

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

Infra, rural push may boost core sector

Infra, rural push may boost core sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Core sector companies have seen volumes drop to single digit in the first nine months of FY16.

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

The US now knows who Narendra Modi really is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Narendra Modi's positive engagement with Barack Obama has well and truly washed away the doubts and slights of the past.

India registers nearly 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, 416 deaths

India registers nearly 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, 416 deaths

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

This was the sixth consecutive day when coronavirus cases increased by more than 14,000. Consequently, India has added 92,573 cases since June 20, and over 2.82 lakh this month alone since June 1.

Nandan Nilekani commits 5% assets to start-ups

Nandan Nilekani commits 5% assets to start-ups

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Invests $50 mn in 11 entities in just over a year, commits $25 mn more; prefers putting money in firms trying to solve India-specific problems

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.