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'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

'Voters Gave Modi Course Correction'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Hindutva will not win any elections. Hindutva as a political plank never works.'

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate.

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

'Passion, persistence, patience: Key to being a successful entrepreneur'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'If there was ever a time to start up, it is the NOW and HERE!'

Entrepreneurs who rose from the ashes

Entrepreneurs who rose from the ashes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Recessions can inspire great entrepreneurial achievement. Here are some examples from the last 200 years.

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom! 0 To Supercharged!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISRL Pune event was more than just a race; it was a glimpse into the future of Indian motorsports.

Motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for beating wife

Motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for beating wife

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Vivek Bindra has been booked for allegedly assaulting his wife in Noida, police officials said.

IIT alumini to coach budding entrepreneurs

IIT alumini to coach budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Over 200 successful IITians will launch an unique 'Entrepreneurship Movement' on the Republic Day in 16 citiies across the country to coach 1,000 budding entrepreneurs.

IIM-B, U21 Global to teach entrepreneurs

IIM-B, U21 Global to teach entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The programme, which aims to fulfil the requirements of a new generation of entrepreneurs and family businesses, is jointly offered by IIM-B and U21 Global. They now aim to take the programme abroad, offering it to non-resident Indians in south east Asia and West Asia.

5 reasons not to become a social entrepreneur

5 reasons not to become a social entrepreneur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Too often the right people try to become social entrepreneurs for the wrong reasons.

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

India, US ink pact to boost cooperation among startups, promote innovation

India, US ink pact to boost cooperation among startups, promote innovation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India and the US have signed an agreement to promote innovation through increasing cooperation among startups, address regulatory hurdles and share best practices on fundraising by entrepreneurs, an official statement said on Wednesday. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake under the framework of India-US Commercial Dialogue was signed on November 14 in San Francisco. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in San Francisco.

Hinduphobia in US is increasing, warns Democrat Congressman

Hinduphobia in US is increasing, warns Democrat Congressman

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The US of late has seen a rise in Hinduphobia which needs to be fought because there is no place for hatred in this country, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said, as he joined a group of Hindu leaders and organisations seeking to fight this growing hate crime against the community.

US entrepreneur accuses IIT of tech theft

US entrepreneur accuses IIT of tech theft

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Farhang has alleged that IIT-K breached a 2003 contract it signed with her and her affiliate MA Mobile Limited by allegedly passing the technology, relating to a new platform for mobile computing, to others.

For entrepreneurs, it's all about execution

For entrepreneurs, it's all about execution

Rediff.com20 May 2008

B-schools should try and add skills in their students through some practical experiences and lessons in superior execution and in establishing methodologies on identifying ideas that can provide value to customers and hence make a business successful.

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

For Congress in Telangana, it's a vote on 5-month rule

Rediff.com13 May 2024

As the triangular political contest in Telangana intensifies, many believe that for the regional major BRS, it is a battle for survival after being routed in the assembly polls held late last year. What is haunting the party this time is the scams, the 10-year anti-incumbency factor, and family dominance in the party.

The entrepreneur who's creating waves in web technology

The entrepreneur who's creating waves in web technology

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Find out how Abin Jose founded a web solutions start-up and made it successful

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

'Indian society not very encouraging towards entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Gaurav Bhushan Sharma, an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad is a busy entrepreneur these days. His one year old start up C2B Consulting, which is primarily a crowd-sourced strategy consulting firm today employs young graduates and aims to cater to the SME (small to medium enterprises) segment of the market. On our request, he shares his journey and tells us how his life changed after one CAT exam.

Suzlon chief is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Suzlon chief is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Consultancy Services CEO S Ramadorai was named Manager Entrepreneur of the Year.

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Family members of Dalit icons B R Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, Kanshi Ram and other 'prominent people' belonging to the scheduled castes are among those invited for the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to sources.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

No jobs please, we're entrepreneurs!

No jobs please, we're entrepreneurs!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Not all B-school graduates are queuing up for fat-cat salaries this placement season.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Success story of an extraordinary social entrepreneur

Success story of an extraordinary social entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Meet 64-year-old Dr Sekhar Raghavan, an extraordinary social entrepreneur who has made 'saving water' the mission of his life.

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Indian School of Business in Hyderabad is offering free management education to women entrepreneurs.

How TiE helps budding entrepreneurs

How TiE helps budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The focus at TiE, Hyderabad is to nurture and guide the next generation of business leaders. Our objective is to showcase the TiE-ISB Connect as the most preferred hub of all innovative entrepreneurial activity.

Australian entrepreneur identifies himself as Bitcoin founder

Australian entrepreneur identifies himself as Bitcoin founder

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Craig Wright identified himself as Satoshi Nakamato, the pseudonym he says he created when launching the currency in 2009.

4 NRIs among US's coolest young entrepreneurs

4 NRIs among US's coolest young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Naveen Selvadurai, 28, co-founder of social networking app 'Foursquare', 26-year old Vikas Reddy who co-founded technology start-up 'Occipital', Sachin Agarwal, 30 of San Francisco-based start up 'Posterous' and 22-year old Stanford graduate Ooshma Garg have been named in the '30 under 30' 2010 list of 'America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs' by the New York based magazine.

18 in finals of E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award

18 in finals of E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

An eight-member jury, chaired by M Damodaran, the former chairman of Sebi, IDBI and UTI, nominated the finalists who will be felicitated on February 7.

Saloni Malhotra among best young entrepreneurs

Saloni Malhotra among best young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

BusinessWeek.com's annual competition finds a thriving startup culture in the region.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

14 college dropouts who became great entrepreneurs

14 college dropouts who became great entrepreneurs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Meet some of the world's most remarkable and inspiring entrepreneurs.

Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson today

Modi to meet Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson today

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet over two dozen thought leaders from various walks of life in New York on Tuesday.

Serving small entrepreneurs: A 5-star business idea

Serving small entrepreneurs: A 5-star business idea

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Five Star Business Finance is in the business of providing loans to MSME entrepreneurs. Gireesh Babu finds out more about the company that plans to grow to 3,000 crore by 2020.

What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur

What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

There are certain key things that entrepreneurs miss out in the excitement of embarking in their journey. Read on to find out if you're on the right track

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Entrepreneurs support crucial for 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the two countries were working in the fields of space, medical sciences, climate change, clean energy and agriculture.

Now, become an entrepreneur while still in college!

Now, become an entrepreneur while still in college!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Premier engineering institutes across the country are offering a supportive environment to students with an idea and the goods to back it up. Read on to know how these young graduates have risen to be successful entrepreneurs.

6 US teenagers: Whizkids and entrepreneurs

6 US teenagers: Whizkids and entrepreneurs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

From Web designers to future fashion moguls, meet high-school students who have already taken the entrepreneurial leap.

Start-ups: Top 5 tips for campus entrepreneurs

Start-ups: Top 5 tips for campus entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Saikat Ghosh, founder and CEO of Taskera says young entrepreneurs must be prepared to take risks and carve their own niche.