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Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Meesho charts disruptive strategy, to deliver free in non-tier 1 towns

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Social e-commerce platform Meesho is set to disrupt the food and grocery market by offering free home delivery on all orders in over 200 below Tier 1 cities in a year's time, in the first phase. It is also disrupting the monetization model by focusing primarily on advertising revenues rather than commissions from sellers, as distinct from its competitors. The move is expected to challenge the big players in the sector which include Jio Mart, Tata's Big Basket, Amazon, Grofers, and others, many of which have minimum prices for free delivery.

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

C2C DB Systems is tightly integrated into India's warship production eco-system.

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Viraat dismantling to take 9 more months; 30% work over

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The world's longest serving warship was decommissioned by the Indian Navy four years ago. It is being dismantled with the help of around 300 trained workers at one of the plots owned by ship breaking firm, Patel said.

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Sonam Wangchuk develops solar heated tent for soldiers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Innovator and educationist Sonam Wangchuk, the real life Phunsukh Wangdu of Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots, has developed an eco-friendly solar heated tent that Army personnel can use in extremely cold places like Siachen and Galwan valley in the Ladakh region.

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Kamala lists idli with 'really good sambar' as favourite food

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born to a Jamaican father and an Indian mother, Harris, 55, is the first Indian-origin and first Black woman to be picked by a major American political party for the top post.

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of expedient under 4-metre machines in the market.

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'From environmental impact assessment to forest clearances, this has turned out to be an unscientific road-widening project with catastrophic consequences.'

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of expedient under 4-metre machines in the market.

PIX: Aishwarya, Karisma, Sonakshi seek Ganpati's blessings

PIX: Aishwarya, Karisma, Sonakshi seek Ganpati's blessings

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Celebs at Manish Malhotra's house for Ganpati celebrations!

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

States are no strangers to being creators of fiction

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'Ludicrous they might be, but they are not without threats -- much like letters that appear suddenly in homes of those opposing the government.' 'One must exercise some caution before believing in them,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Watch! Kangana rules the ramp in green

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, who went all out to embrace sustainable fashion on the ramp, has a simple message for you.

INS Viraat to be dismantled in Gujarat and sold as scrap

INS Viraat to be dismantled in Gujarat and sold as scrap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

In 2014, INS Vikrant was dismantled in Mumbai.

Guess how Taimur is celebrating Ganpati?

Guess how Taimur is celebrating Ganpati?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and wishing fans at this special time.

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

This 20 ft Ganesha is made from 10,800 plastic bottles

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The idol was made by artist Abaasaheb Shewale and his team.

How FM plans to tackle air pollution and save environment

How FM plans to tackle air pollution and save environment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Centre on Monday earmarked a separate Rs 2,217 crore for 42 urban centres to tackle air pollution and announced the much-awaited voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and polluting vehicles, even as it shrunk the budgetary allocation for the environment ministry from the last fiscal by nearly eight percent. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech for 2021-22, announced a total of Rs 2869.93 crore for the ministry, Rs 230 crore less than the last fiscal. Officials said the outlay has been lesser this time as the economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

In a bull-case scenario it sees the Sensex at 61,000 levels, while it's bear case scenario pegs the Sensex at 41,000 levels by December 2021.

Modi's Retreat Will Haunt Indian Politics For A Long, Long Time

Modi's Retreat Will Haunt Indian Politics For A Long, Long Time

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If Modi's political retreat -- he has tried to avoid a pre-1984 type of situation in Punjab -- helps soothe Sikh sentiments, nobody should complain Modi, asserts Sheela Bhatt.

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Pak registers FIR against IAF pilots for 'bombing trees' in Balakot: Report

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The report said that Pakistan also plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing New Delhi of "eco-terrorism".

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

What happens when Malaika goes on a spa holiday?

What happens when Malaika goes on a spa holiday?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Chaiyya Chaiyya girl knows how to turn heads even on Instagram.

Exports may dip 5.8%, imports by 11.3% in H2 of 2020-21: Survey

Exports may dip 5.8%, imports by 11.3% in H2 of 2020-21: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The country's exports are expected to contract by 5.8 per cent and imports by 11.3 per cent during the second half of the current financial year, though implementation of several measures by the government would help support exports going forward, according to the Economic Survey 2021. With gradual recovery of economic activities, the survey said that imports and exports have picked up. During the first half of 2020-21 (April-September), exports dipped by 21.31 per cent to $125.25 billion while imports declined by 40 per cent to $148.69 billion.

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look.

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Her research was focused on urban development, macro-economic reforms, industrial development, and social sector development issues in India.

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

At Ganesh Galli, one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, a team of more than 60 workers came together to create Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including the soon-to-be-launched Aura - will be eco-friendly.

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Dia Mirza has an idea for Modi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'People shouldn't be made to pay a bigger price for being eco-friendly.'

Pune company launches clean fuel from waste

Pune company launches clean fuel from waste

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Company will be engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing and retailing of waste to bio-diesel, a non-petroleum based fuel.

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Decoding the Badals' business empire

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

There is more than what meets the eye to the wealth accumulated by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

How good is the Coolpad Cool 1?

How good is the Coolpad Cool 1?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Coolpad Cool 1 offers great performance without compromising on battery life.

Rajesh Pratap Singh at LFW: The show you can't afford to miss

Rajesh Pratap Singh at LFW: The show you can't afford to miss

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Making fashion oh so good!

5 ideas that will dominate Indian weddings in 2020

5 ideas that will dominate Indian weddings in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Weddings in 2020 are going to be all about originality.

Anjali Sud's BIG plans for Vimeo

Anjali Sud's BIG plans for Vimeo

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I am most excited about a new video production solution for large organisations -- think Fortune 500 companies -- that have distributed teams, many of which are based in India.'

These Australian beauties have some advice for you

These Australian beauties have some advice for you

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Five Australian models have joined hands to celebrate Mother Earth.

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

"The design of the mosque has been prepared using modern technology, and it will be egg-shaped without any dome. The two-storeyed mosque will not have any minaret. Solar power will be installed in the mosque, and around 2,000 people will be able to offer 'namaaz' at the same time," he said.

Jungle Talkies: A walk in Bandipur

Jungle Talkies: A walk in Bandipur

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

On this patrol on foot Get Ahead reader Prasad NP saw more than what he had seen in 20 years of going to national parks in a Jeep

Remembering Dingko Singh

Remembering Dingko Singh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.' 'His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.'

20 per cent pay cut for Tottenham's non-playing staff

20 per cent pay cut for Tottenham's non-playing staff

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Tottenham still had an annual cost base running into hundreds of millions of pounds.