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'India is a very important market for IBM'

'India is a very important market for IBM'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

"India plans to build close to 14 nuclear power plants. We see huge opportunity here"

We are working on an operating system: Google

We are working on an operating system: Google

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

In July, Google announced plans to launch its own operating system for personal computers. The planned open source 'Google Chrome Operating System' is expected to be available in the second half of 2010.

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Monsoon news cheers firms with rural exposure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A third of FMCG sales and half of motorcycle sales come from the hinterlands

Lost mails? SMS to the post office!

Lost mails? SMS to the post office!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

The department of post launched a new service on Wednesday that would enable customers to trace their mails through short messaging service.

2009: How it was for global biz

2009: How it was for global biz

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

From thousands of job losses to historic bankruptcies to Dubai debt crisis, the year had more than its share of shocks.

How You can achieve your financial goals

How You can achieve your financial goals

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Goals like buying a car or travelling abroad are short-term goals whereas purchasing a house or retirement planning are medium and long-term goals.

Fiat to name top executives for new Chrysler board

Fiat to name top executives for new Chrysler board

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The Financial Times report citing Altavilla's court testimony stated that, "Fiat will name chief executive Sergio Marchionne, Alfredo Altavilla, its head of business development, and Lucio Noto, former vice-chairman of ExxonMobil, to the board of new Chrysler." Altavilla also said Marchionne should be named chief executive and "spend a substantial amount of time in Detroit."

Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Auto majors face dip in exports due to credit squeeze in Lanka, Nepal

Indian Oil, NPCIL plan nuclear power plant

Indian Oil, NPCIL plan nuclear power plant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm, will set up a Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) nuclear power plant in association with Nuclear Power Corp of India Ltd.

B-school placements see rise in stipends by 12-15 per cent

B-school placements see rise in stipends by 12-15 per cent

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Most offers are coming from regular recruiting firms and sectors led by consulting, analytics, IT and finance.

JSL scraps $1.2-bn JV project in Indonesia

JSL scraps $1.2-bn JV project in Indonesia

Rediff.com22 May 2009

JSL Ltd (formerly Jindal Stainless) had last year entered into a joint venture with the mining firm PT Antam to build a 20,000-tonne ferro-nickel plant and 3-lakh-tonne stainless steel slab unit in Indonesia. However, with prices of nickel, a vital input for producing the alloy, dipping sharply, the Indian firm has decided to drop the project.

Lockheed Martin proposes custom-built fighter jets to be made in India

Lockheed Martin proposes custom-built fighter jets to be made in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Noting that the India-specific fighter on offer and its programme's size, scope and success will enable Indian industry to take advantage of unprecedented manufacturing, upgrade and sustainment opportunities well into the future, Lall said the platform will give Indian industry a unique opportunity to become a part of the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem.

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Walmart names Krish Iyer as India unit CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The appointment will be effective January 20, 2014, the company said in a statement.

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

Four-legged cure for recession blues

Four-legged cure for recession blues

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Mike H. Stewart breeds $12,000 dogs that can hunt and play.

Searching for that Google-beater

Searching for that Google-beater

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are looking for the next 'small hit' in Internet search.

Cost of building one smart city? It's a whopping Rs 1000 crore

Cost of building one smart city? It's a whopping Rs 1000 crore

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

15-20 cities are expected to get selected for development.

Google to slash 200 jobs

Google to slash 200 jobs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Omid Kordestani, VP, global sales and business development, said Google has created overlapping organisations in some areas, which duplicate effort and complicate the 'decision-making process. That makes our teams less effective and efficient than they should be. In addition, we over-invested in some areas in preparation for the growth trends we were experiencing at the time,' he said. The affected employees would be given the opportunity to find another position in Google.

PVR to open over 30 screens in six months

PVR to open over 30 screens in six months

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

India's largest cinema chain, PVR, will open 30-40 more screens across the country in the next six months, a senior company official said.

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's fifth largest software services firm Tech Mahindra will acquire global network services firm Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC) in an all-cash deal worth $240 million (over Rs 1,486 crore).

Intel launches processor to hike no of Net users

Intel launches processor to hike no of Net users

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Prashanth Adiraju, director-Atom, business development, told reporters in Madurai that the launching of the processor was part of their initiative to get more first-time users to experience the benefit of computing. The IAP was based on an entirely new micro architecture designed specifically for small devices and low power.

Why education loans can be a nightmare

Why education loans can be a nightmare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

If you default, it will affect your credit score and your career.

Eighteen PSU officials in race for GAIL top job

Eighteen PSU officials in race for GAIL top job

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Eighteen candidates from state-owned companies have applied for the post of chairman and managing director of the country's largest gas marketer, GAIL India, nine months before the incumbent retires.

Private aviation is poised to soar high

Private aviation is poised to soar high

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Civil aviation scene in general may be looking downcast but private aviation in Asia, India in particular, is poised to soar high, says aviation expert and BJETS chief executive officer Mark Baier.

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India's second largest software services firm, Infosys on Thursday saw the exit of its global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances Prasad Thrikutam.

Gain hands-on experience in HR, recruitment

Gain hands-on experience in HR, recruitment

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

KNR Management Consulting, New Delhi offers freshers hands-on experience in recruitments and training and development.

'Employee referrals have worked for us'

'Employee referrals have worked for us'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

"We have never done much lateral hiring since we promote from within the company. Given the GE legacy, Genpact has always believed in performance appraisals. This period is no different," says V N Tyagarajan, COO, Genpact.

Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass on benefits.

Interested in finance? See this!

Interested in finance? See this!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Exponential Investment (Business Associates of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited) urgently requires 4-5 graduates (preferebly management / commerce) for Business Development .

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Bengaluru-based InMobi and Microsoft combine their powers to break the stranglehold of Google and Facebook in the digital advertising space.

Shilpa video to promote Rajasthan Royals

Shilpa video to promote Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who along with boyfriend Raj Kundra has bought 12 per cent stakes in Rajasthan Royals, will bring out a promotional video next month for the defending Indian Premier League champions and pull in the crowd.

New media begins to flex muscle

New media begins to flex muscle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

In India, traditional media, such as television and print, account for over 80 per cent of the total advertising industry. However, advertisers in India are slowly realising the potential of digital advertising media led by internet and mobile. Microsoft recently made a successful campaign for for what was perceived as an un-cool software on accountancy. The Ideawins website led to 1.5mn downloads of the software in one year, which was three times their original sales target.

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

He was number three in 1999 when the company was founded.

One man's quest to help the world learn

One man's quest to help the world learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Eight hundred million people are illiterate. John Wood aims to change that.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Twitter appoints Taranjeet Singh to head India business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Taranjeet Singh has been appointed the India Business Head of Twitter as the micro blogging site looks to enhance revenues from one of the world's biggest Internet markets.

Is the Google magic coming to an end?

Is the Google magic coming to an end?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Another executive leaves the Internet search giant for Facebook

Financial advice for India

Financial advice for India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

As a General Electric employee working in business development in New Delhi, Dhruv Bhatia knew something about finance.

Germany sets up trade centre in India

Germany sets up trade centre in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

"The centre will serve as a platform for German firms, particularly SMEs, to understand the Indian business environment and initiate projects with their counterparts in the country," Minister-President of German Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein Peter Harry Carstensen said on Wednesday.