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A tale of retailing

A tale of retailing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

While Shopper's Stop has already filed for an IPO, we may see other players tapping the equity markets in the near future.

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

PHOTOS: J-Lo, Shakira project power of women at Super Bowl

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought an energetic jolt of Latina star power to Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits to one of the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signaled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with "Hola, Miami."

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Any changes in the visa regime may result in higher operational costs and shortage of skilled workers for the $110 billion Indian outsourcing industry.

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

Kamath sees retail loan boom

Kamath sees retail loan boom

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

"Emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of things, blockchain, and big data can take India to new heights of development, and improve the quality of life of its citizens," he said, adding for India, this is not just an industrial transformation, but a social transformation.

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

'You can't take the BJP at face value'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'There are 17 million Hindus in Bangladesh and we, in the north east, see this Citizenship (Amendment) Bill as a route for them to enter India on the plea that they are facing persecution in Bangladesh.'

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chiefs of Army Staff in India have not been tactful about politicians. But they have stayed clear of politics, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Can your Facebook friends make you sick?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Excessive social comparison can affect your self esteem and cause depression and anxiety.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

Pitch invaders face life ban

Pitch invaders face life ban

Rediff.com1 May 2003

English FA officials are counting on a series of measures to tackle hooligans.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

It's time you up your skills set to stay relevant in the industry.

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

CEOs need to develop flexible workforce: Manpower

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competitive advantage is increasingly transient and companies need strategic and operational agility to operate in this environment of uncertainty.

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

'Had Modi been sacked in 2002, he would not have become PM'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'Certainly if Advani had agreed to Vajpayee in sacking Modi, then we would never have been talking of Modi today.'

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

'Is Kashmir going to be a military-police state forever?'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Now you have a full clampdown and a huge security blanket. How long are you going to maintain that? The moment you lift it, all that suppressed protest and anger will come out.'

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the northeast with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that needs to be dealt with firmly and promptly by stringent identification (and deportation), says Vivek Gumaste.

More Indian women active on Tinder than men

More Indian women active on Tinder than men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Online dating app Tinder today said it has witnessed a 400 per cent increase in downloads in the country in the past year, and women are more active in using the application than men.

SoftBank writes off Rs 3226 cr in Ola, Snapdeal

SoftBank writes off Rs 3226 cr in Ola, Snapdeal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The news of markdowns in the value of Ola and Snapdeal comes at a time when both companies are in talks with investors to raise fresh funds to take on deep-pocketed competition.

Vaccine will be available to all

Vaccine will be available to all

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The vaccine would be first made available to the vulnerable population and eventually, it would be available in the private market for all.

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

Income inequality, polarisation among top global risks: WEF

Income inequality, polarisation among top global risks: WEF

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Key drivers of these risks can be arrested or reversed through building more inclusive societies, for which international cooperation and long-term thinking will be vital

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

PM slams 'stalwarts' who spoke against digital push

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

He said digitisation was aimed at bringing in accountability and added that more cash would bring with it social evils.

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

TN rain 'highly localised' event; no link with global warming

TN rain 'highly localised' event; no link with global warming

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Extreme rainfall that occurred in Tamil Nadu is "highly localised" and is part of the natural variability of the monsoon system and its attribution to global warming is "not established", the Rajya Sabha was told on Monday.

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi's diplomacy and persuasive prowess has ensured long-term investments from China and Japan.

India's domestic flow in equity to be $300 bn in 10 years: Morgan

India's domestic flow in equity to be $300 bn in 10 years: Morgan

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Domestic households are grossly underexposed to equities.

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

How India can rival China in electronics manufacturing

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'We have the geographic advantage, demographic advantage, we have the necessary technical skills.' 'We just have to get all of these together. Then, we can very well compete.'

'Nobody from BJP will win in Assam and north east'

'Nobody from BJP will win in Assam and north east'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'If the Citizenship Bill passes, then the very principle of Indian citizenship, which is called jus soli (right of birthplace) will convert to principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood) on the basis of religion.' 'Citizenship is being given on the basis of religion and it is against the Constitution.'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Equities are likely to be range-bound with a downward bias for the remaining part of the year.'

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

While more students are open to entrepreneurship as livelihood option, a whopping 71 per cent fear failure as a stumbling block in their entrepreneurial journey

Is Modi's best nowhere near good enough?

Is Modi's best nowhere near good enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The failure to reform has meant that there is no buzz about job opportunities, or about urban opportunities enticing young people off the farms. And it is this failure that has contributed to the widespread disappointment that threatens to make the next general elections closer than expected, says Mihir S Sharma.

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Wimbledon, Australian Open considering final set tie-breaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Anderson, a member of the ATP Player Council, said he felt it was a matter of time before the final-set tiebreak came in.

The big challenge brands are facing in India

The big challenge brands are facing in India

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The digital audience knows the difference between healthy suggestions, which are welcome, and a downright breach of privacy, which is abhorred.

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The faster you accept it, the faster you start running and the sooner you will reach your destination -- your next role.'

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moved by three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's death, Vidhya Ramalingam has kick-started a crowd-funding campaign to buy a rescue ship for immediate action in the Mediterranean.

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

From PhonePe to Jio, everyone wants to be a Super App but it is still unclear if they will actually work in India.