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Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

After a robust Q4 FY14, thanks to election spends on advertising across platforms, media entities might see slightly lower ad revenue growth at 12 to 14 per cent.

'US resolution on India's religious freedom provocative'

'US resolution on India's religious freedom provocative'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

An influential Hindu organisation in the United States has slammed a group of lawmakers for introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives on record of India's religious freedom arguing that it is grossly inaccurate and aims to provoke.

'RBI's policy is very balanced and pragmatic'

'RBI's policy is very balanced and pragmatic'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The RBI kept interest rates unchanged at 8 per cent as widely expected.

FDI clarifications may slow down investor movement

FDI clarifications may slow down investor movement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The stipulation that new front-end stores will have to be set up will impact M&A in the sector.

Trump's in-house woes: Some call him 'dangerous', some won't vote for him

Trump's in-house woes: Some call him 'dangerous', some won't vote for him

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

However, Trump sought to dismiss the charges by saying that these "Washington elites" should look for answers on why the world has become a mess.

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

How Mondelez plans to take on Nestle

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The global snacking powerhouse, has roped in a brand ambassador for Perk.

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

FMCG companies feel the pinch, finally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

High retail inflation is exerting pressure on households to cut expenses wherever possible.

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Analysts say aggressive pricing by Pizza Hut signals weakening demand in the fast food segment and could intensify competition.

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Summer heats up with ITC's entry into juices

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

ITC wasted no time in capitalising on its new acquisition.

'There is a lot of pressure directing a big star'

'There is a lot of pressure directing a big star'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'In today's time, everyone is distressed and we don't know with what mood a person will come to watch a movie.' 'So it is better to say whatever you want with humour.'

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

The gloomy side of India's cheap car boom

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Poor contract workers often have little or no access to safety equipment or health benefits in factories.

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

'I would like to do more meaningful cinema'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'But practically speaking, I have to feed myself and pay my bills, so I have to do a few commercial films too', Sruthi Hariharan tells Praveen Sundaram/Rediff.com

8 small cities that offer attractive investment opportunities

8 small cities that offer attractive investment opportunities

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Place your bets only on cities where you can easily monitor and where there's visible growth.

Dettol makes a clean sweep

Dettol makes a clean sweep

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Dettol is the leader in the anti-septic liquid category.

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

How brands are wagging the digital tail

How brands are wagging the digital tail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

According to Nielsen India online viewership has doubled since 2011.

Historic day in US as Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Historic day in US as Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court on Friday legalised same sex marriage, holding that gay people can get married in all 50 states of the country.

How to be a star performer

How to be a star performer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Do you have the ability to speak up and lead by example?

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the lack of use of branded products.

Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Few tricks FMCG firms must learn from star performer HUL

Rediff.com20 May 2015

HUL has achieved few milestones in the fiscal gone by and hence is performing good on revenues front.

Brand Nishikori set to soar despite US Open defeat

Brand Nishikori set to soar despite US Open defeat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Already ranked ninth in Forbes' list of top tennis earners, Japan's Kei Nishikori is due for a bigger share of the off-court largesse despite losing Monday's final at the US Open, US marketing experts say.

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the long run, the decision could bring clearer rules to a sector that has failed to provide India with enough power because it has been so hamstrung by confusion and scandals over concessions allegedly handed to government cronies.

Support me with your technology, says Hazare to students

Support me with your technology, says Hazare to students

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

About 200 students mainly from Stanford University attended the 'Meet Anna Hazare' event hosted by Stanford India Association, at the Stanford Graduate Community Center on Saturday.

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

How Colgate keeps its smile on

How Colgate keeps its smile on

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The oralcare major has kept its ears firmly to the ground, pushing products into the hinterland and is holding fort in urban India with innovation for continued volume growth.

Why US is worried about SC ruling on gay sex

Why US is worried about SC ruling on gay sex

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Both the Barack Obama administration and United States lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed concern over the Indian Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law that criminalises consensual homosexual conduct.

Upgrading car safety may cost Rs 12,000 cr to auto makers

Upgrading car safety may cost Rs 12,000 cr to auto makers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Carmakers fear an increase of Rs 35,000-40,000 per vehicle for safety equipments.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Walmart's India dreams hit another roadblock

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The move is likely to hit Bharti-Walmart, the 50:50 joint venture between the US' Walmart and Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Group that operates cash-and-carry outlets in India, the most.

Maruti to set up research and development centre at Rohtak

Maruti to set up research and development centre at Rohtak

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The testing facility at Rohtak would have more than 30 different tracks covering a length of about 30 km to check the various operational aspects of a vehicle.

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Returns on godl have depleted in past few years,

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

More gainers than losers in India Inc from Budget

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget in the medium term aims to kick-start the investment cycle.

Most rural Indians can afford a toilet but don't want one

Most rural Indians can afford a toilet but don't want one

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A household survey shows that they don't think using a toilet is good for their health, pointing to the need for sanitation policies that focus on changing attitudes rather than just building latrines.

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Three years after the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gurdwara by a gunman with ties to supremacist organisations, a federal system to help track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindu, Arab American communities has been formalised.

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Key relaxations traced in final regulations.

'I have to find my next Ranveer Singh'

'I have to find my next Ranveer Singh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Shanoo Sharma -- the woman responsible for launching the careers of Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Alia Bhatt among others -- tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com what casting is all about.

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Faced with stricter recall & testing norms, industry puts up a brave face, saying recalls improve consumer confidence

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

At 15, she is a White House Champion of Change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'We teach our kids the 3 R's -- reading, writing, and arithmetic -- so that they can be successful. It's time the fourth R joined that list: Programming. My vision is to expose every student to computer science and show them that coding IS fun and applicable to their daily lives.' Just 15, Swetha Prabakaran, founder and CEO of Everybody Code Now!, a non-profit working to empower the next generation of youth to become engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs, is already a White House Champion of Change for teaching hundreds of students how to code.

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.