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My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A serial entrepreneur and author talks about the mistake he made as a first time entrepreneur and the lessons he learned from it.

4 Indians in Fortune's list of extraordinary tech czars

4 Indians in Fortune's list of extraordinary tech czars

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Four Indians are among Fortune magazine's list of 20 "extraordinary" technology czars and young entrepreneurs analysing data and processing big numbers to discover information that will "transform the way businesses operate."

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

This Mumbai daycare for children turns 'night'care too!

This Mumbai daycare for children turns 'night'care too!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Meet Chandni Mehta, the 24-year-old who's started a series of Mumbai daycare centres for working mothers with a difference -- they also look after your babies at night. Ronjita Kulkarni talks to the young entrepreneur, who holds a master's degree in child psychology about her unique venture and the success she's made of it.

Mentors share tips with young guns at startup village

Mentors share tips with young guns at startup village

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India's first telecom incubator, Startup Village hosted a team from 'Unreasonable at Sea', a unique seafaring group of select entrepreneurs, mentors, educators and students who are travelling the world.

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

He becomes 2nd Indian to win this award; N R Narayana Murthy won it in 2003.

Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen'

Tendulkar donates Rs 1 crore to 'Mission Oxygen'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday donated Rs one crore to procure oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients in the country as it battles a severe second wave of the global pandemic.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.' 'But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

'If you aren't happy, then you aren't really successful'

'If you aren't happy, then you aren't really successful'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Fashion designer Kresha speaks about her tryst with fashion, brand Koecsh, challenges she faced, and lessons she learnt as a young entrepreneur and offers her advice to young fashion designers.

The girl behind India's first magazine for the blind

The girl behind India's first magazine for the blind

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

How 24-year-old Upasana Mataki came about launching the country's first lifestyle magazine in English for the blind.

Enter India's amazing world of frugal innovation

Enter India's amazing world of frugal innovation

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

There is a growing trend of frugal innovation in India.

'The journey of an entrepreneur is very, very, scary'

'The journey of an entrepreneur is very, very, scary'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

How many 22 year olds gets the ears and eyes of Yogi Deveshwar, Kumarmangalam Birla, Shashi Ruia, T V Narendran and Naveen Patnaik?

'Not sure if I would like to make a sequel to Punyalan Agarbatthis'

'Not sure if I would like to make a sequel to Punyalan Agarbatthis'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Director Ranjith Sankar talks about the success of Punyalan Agarbatthis

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

I don't remember a time I've ever done anything with a fear of failure. Even if I have a bad idea, I say to myself, 'What's the worst that could come out of it?' says Masoom Minawala, founder, Style Fiesta.

How incubators are transforming student ideas into reality

How incubators are transforming student ideas into reality

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Mentors with domain knowledge are helping young entrepreneurs

CII youth arm to urge people to vote

CII youth arm to urge people to vote

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'To set up a successful business, one must have a solution to an existing problem or a better way of addressing the current solution.'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Can start-ups really impact the economy?

Can start-ups really impact the economy?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Let start-ups be start-ups until they become grown-ups, let young entrepreneurs be experimental and bold, let VCs do their job, but for God's sake, the nation must prime the real grown-ups to solve the imminent issues., says R Gopalakrishnan.

The world on your mobile phone!

The world on your mobile phone!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

How this MIT engineer aims to light up rural India

How this MIT engineer aims to light up rural India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Harish Hande had a strong belief in the potential of solar energy for solving energy utility issues, and decided to take the challenge head on.

Go from fresher to well-paid investment banker!

Go from fresher to well-paid investment banker!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

This is how Imarticus Learning plans to train freshers become job-ready as investment bankers

6 start-up tips from a college dropout

6 start-up tips from a college dropout

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Deepak Ravindran who co-founded Innoz, a VAS and wireless communication venture after he dropped out of college shares some interesting insights for young entrepreneurs.

At 29, she is India's first classical music entrepreneur

At 29, she is India's first classical music entrepreneur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Meet Aishwarya Natarajan winner of the British Council's Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Music Awards 2011 and who runs Indianuance, the first of its kind artiste management company for classical musicians.

Pune has become an economic hub: FM

Pune has become an economic hub: FM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Releasing the book Icons of Pune, which profiles young entrepreneurs from the city, Mukherjee said the city was country's economic hub, with an expanding automobile and IT sectors.

Meet the man behind CATapp, the mobile CAT application

Meet the man behind CATapp, the mobile CAT application

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Meet Ashish Chowdhary, a student of PGDM in Business Entrepreneurship at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India who has co-developed the CATapp, a unique mobile application that will help students prepare better for the Common Admission Test (CAT).

GDP vs young India

GDP vs young India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Instead of failing young Indians, the government should now focus laser-like on education, skilling, healthcare, and the environment, says Mihir S Sharma.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

7 valuable lessons to learn from 2012's top movies

7 valuable lessons to learn from 2012's top movies

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

What is it about formula films and remakes that audiences love so much? Is there a lesson we can learn from their successes as young entrepreneurs? Pritam Roy, founder and CEO of Gomolo.com shares his insights.

10 BRILLIANT start-up ideas for college students

10 BRILLIANT start-up ideas for college students

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Murtuza Rohawala, founder and CEO of Edfin Consultancy suggests a few ideas you can get started with in India right away.

Just who was Sadiq Batcha?

Just who was Sadiq Batcha?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Rediff.com traces the life of Sadiq Batcha, a key aide of former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja who committed suicide on Wednesday

The 'Europeanisation' of America, a cause for concern

The 'Europeanisation' of America, a cause for concern

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The number of Americans not paying taxes has gone up to almost 50 per cent, reports Bikash Mohapatra

'SELL yourself at every stage in life'

'SELL yourself at every stage in life'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

From books that will inspire you to dreaming beyond the obvious, read on for life lessons from these successful IIM alumni.