News for 'brand names'

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Fair & Lovely: Can HUL go beyond a cosmetic change?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

For a product initially positioned as a "closet mate" which could help improve a woman's marital prospects, HUL Chairman Sanjiv Mehta says the communication now is all about women's empowerment.

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Three Indian brands -- ICICI, Kingfisher and Taj -- have emerged as the most admired consumer brands across Asia-Pacific alongside global majors like LG, Sony, Cadbury, HP and Nokia in their respective segments.

Why prosecuting Maggi brand ambassadors is idiotic

Why prosecuting Maggi brand ambassadors is idiotic

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Punishing brand ambassadors shows that the government is only interested in going after the low hanging fruit, says Tanmaya Nanda.

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Time For Congress To Split Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

If it splits now, who takes what away and leaves what behind? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rocky, Rani, Rajni: Take Your Pick On OTT

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Volkswagen plans rival to Tata's Nano

Volkswagen plans rival to Tata's Nano

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Launch will be under separate brand name

KBC winner becomes MNREGA brand ambassador

KBC winner becomes MNREGA brand ambassador

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Bihar boy Sushil Kumar, who hit the Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) Kaun Banega Crorepati jackpot, was on Monday named by the Centre as the brand ambassador for its flagship rural job guarantee scheme MNREGA.

Who comes first: brand or star?

Who comes first: brand or star?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Rajesh Gopinathan bows out as TCS CEO, keeps mum on future plans

Rajesh Gopinathan bows out as TCS CEO, keeps mum on future plans

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'I am confident that TCS's best years are ahead,' outgoing CEO tells staff in farewell email.

Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The joint entity will have a market share of nine per cent in India. Analysts tracking the company said one of the key outcomes of the merger would be to create a single brand entity of Sun and the Ranbaxy brand would eventually dissolve.

Regional brands struggle to go national

Regional brands struggle to go national

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Many brands find the transition tough to handle and the reasons are many.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

How catchy ads boosted these small brands

How catchy ads boosted these small brands

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Advertising has a definite advantage in terms of longer shelf life

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Ram Babu is a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan, whose presence does not go unnoticed at the venues where Indian team competes.

Cyrus Mistry's exit: Tata corporate brand takes a beating with boardroom battle

Cyrus Mistry's exit: Tata corporate brand takes a beating with boardroom battle

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Experts say the impact is limited to investors and potential employees and may ease out in the next few months

Tamanaah is Zee Telugu's brand ambassador

Tamanaah is Zee Telugu's brand ambassador

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

OTT: Witches, Cannibals, Spies, Romance!

OTT: Witches, Cannibals, Spies, Romance!

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Cadila launches Remdesivir in India at Rs 2,800 per vial

Cadila launches Remdesivir in India at Rs 2,800 per vial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The company said the drug will be made available across India through the group's strong distribution chain reaching out to government and private hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Nuh: Cow vigilante Monu Manesar held, handed over to Raj police

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Cow vigilante Monu Manesar, who was booked by Rajasthan Police for the murder of two Muslim men in February and is also accused of inciting communal hatred in home state Haryana, was arrested Tuesday, officials said.

Godrej lends helping hand to realty sector

Godrej lends helping hand to realty sector

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The sector has been going through a slowdown.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.

HC protects Glaxo's trademark

HC protects Glaxo's trademark

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

In a major relief to Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the Delhi high court on Tuesday protected its popular preparation under the brand name OSTOCALCIUM.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

For Tata Sons, Air India is a passion and a national mission: Chandrasekaran

For Tata Sons, Air India is a passion and a national mission: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday said the best of artificial intelligence and machine learning will be deployed at Air India and emphasised that the airline is not just another business for the group but a passion and a national mission. As Tata Group steers the transformation of loss-making Air India since taking control in January last year, Chandrasekaran said that he most of the time receives "caring criticism" about the airline that also further strengthens the commitment. Speaking at an event in the national capital where Air India's new brand identity and aircraft livery were unveiled, he said the focus is on upgrading all human resources aspects in the airline.

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

EV dealers find that without FAME there's no fortune

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Subsidies have been stopped for several manufacturers that are under investigation for alleged violations of local-sourcing rules.

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

IKEA stares at trademark hurdle

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Three Indian companies registered with the Registrar of Companies use the same brand name.

HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the person behind a "KBC lottery" to scam the public.

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Born and sold as a cure for skin ailments, the brand that turned 50 last year has never seen such a massive crush at its shelves.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Rediff.com21 May 2007

With the completion of the acquisition of Hutch Essar earlier this month, British mobile major Vodafone is chalking out strategies to relaunch the rechristened 'Vodafone Essar' brand in India.

Onida's desi innovations

Onida's desi innovations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

MIRC, which was struggling to survive just two years back, is on an overdrive to shed its image of just another TV company.

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

2024 seat-sharing, convenor post on agenda for INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The INDIA bloc is also likely to announce a secretariat for smooth coordination between the constituents and it is likely to be set up in the national capital. Besides, the members will also discuss the issue of having a coordinator or a chairperson to head the alliance.

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Telecom service providers log in to AI filter to stop pesky calls: Trai

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Telecom service providers (TSPs) have begun to monitor and prevent spam calls since May 1, with the help of an artificial intelligence and machine language-based system acting on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) latest directive on the matter, its officials told Business Standard. Touted as the first big technological measure against the growing menace of unsolicited commercial communications, all TSPs have confirmed to Trai that they have rolled out the AI/ML tool. The filter system works on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform used by TSPs, and is set to go for incremental updates, rules for which will soon be released, they added.

HC ruling favours Christian Dior

HC ruling favours Christian Dior

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

Internationally-acclaimed French fashion house, Christian Dior Couture, got a relief as the Delhi high court restrained a reputed showroom from plagiarising its brand name to sell designer clothes.

Dr Reddy's launches Covid drug 2-DG at Rs 990 per sachet

Dr Reddy's launches Covid drug 2-DG at Rs 990 per sachet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The company will supply the drug to major government as well as private hospitals across India, Dr Reddy's said in a regulatory filing.

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

From a galaxy far, far away to apna Bollywood and everything in between, Sukanya Verma shows us there's much to binge on OTT this week.