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From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Nirmalaji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai?

Nirmalaji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'The conspiracy is to end India's entrepreneurship culture even before it fully blooms.' 'Negativity is being spread in society towards all those who do business, and this hatred for business and wealth creators is spilling everywhere.'

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

Rediff.com6 May 2024

She cleared her Class 12 UP board exams in the first division. He secured All-India Rank 1 in JEE Mains. This is why their stories are inspirational.

She became an entrepreneur by accident

She became an entrepreneur by accident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

'Never look at monetary gains when you are going to learn an art. Think of what you can create, money will follow later.'

India's most powerful rural entrepreneurs

India's most powerful rural entrepreneurs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Their inventions are changing lives of the people across India.

Entrepreneurs, get a reality-check

Entrepreneurs, get a reality-check

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

An entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the dotcom space shares his valuable experience.

'My Husband Was My Therapist'

'My Husband Was My Therapist'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Dear mothers, did you face any challenges after you delivered your baby? Tell us how you dealt with postpartum problems.

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

According to the author, these ideas will change the way entrepreneurs think and succeed in their ventures.

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

'My Manager Asked Me To Resign Without Notice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

You can ask for written communication from your HR manager seeking an explanation about your resignation. Please mark the copies to your senior authorities as well as top executives especially if you feel you are being harassed, suggests rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik.

How Neha Dhupia Lost 23 Kilos

How Neha Dhupia Lost 23 Kilos

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Stay consistent, work hard and show up especially on the days you don't feel like it at all,' says the actor and mom of two.

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Startup and venture funds on Tuesday cheered the Budget decision on the abolition of angel tax for all investor classes, terming it a "game-changer" that would remove significant barriers in growth and foster a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Angel tax refers to the tax that the government imposes on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value.

How Google plans to encourage more women entrepreneurs

How Google plans to encourage more women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The efforts, a part of '#40 Forward' programme under Google for Entrepreneurs', are aimed at finding new ways to advance female entrepreneurs.

The next decade belongs to Indian entrepreneurs

The next decade belongs to Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

"We can go back to being 25% of the global economy if we get Indian entrepreneurship right," says Saurabh Srivastava.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet the world' youngest entrepreneurs

Meet the world' youngest entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

When brothers 12-year-old Shravan Kumaran and 10-year-old Sanjay Kumaran registered their own company in December 2011, little did they know that they would become the youngest entrepreneurs in the world.

Award for 3 Indian women entrepreneurs

Award for 3 Indian women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

In a boost to women entrepreneurship in the country, three Indian businesswomen are among the 15 women entrepreneurs who have been awarded the third La Caixa International Women Entrepreneurial Challenge Awards (IWEC) this year.

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

Experience must for new entrepreneurs, says Mariwala

Experience must for new entrepreneurs, says Mariwala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

To be an effective entrepreneur, management students need to have holistic experience, says Harsh C Mariwala, Chairman & Managing Director, Marico Limited.

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Look who turned up to watch the CSK-MI game on Sunday night.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

Indian entrepreneurs optimistic about biz: Study

Indian entrepreneurs optimistic about biz: Study

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The report further added that 'the Indian entrepreneur today is optimistic, willing to take risks and is prepared to accept failure. India is on an entrepreneurial growth trajectory. The beginnings are already in place and steps have been taken in the right direction.' According to the entrepreneurial India state-level confidence index, Andhra Pradesh has the highest confidence score of 4.14 and is much above the national average of 3.31.

Proof Why Ananya-Malaika Are So Stylish

Proof Why Ananya-Malaika Are So Stylish

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Film folk raised Mumbai's summer temperatures even higher when they walked the red carpet at the second edition of the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit and Awards 2024 on May 2.

Entrepreneur who wanted to gift Obama a rickshaw

Entrepreneur who wanted to gift Obama a rickshaw

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

"I could not bring the rickshaw for the US President due to logistics problem," a disappointed Irfan Alam told PTI at a reception hosted by Indian Embassy in Washington in honour of six Indian entrepreneurs invited by Obama to the summit that concluded in Washington on Wednesday.

The success story of a serial entrepreneur

The success story of a serial entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Swaminathan K can be described as a serial entrepreneur who started young; in fact, from his school days.

The best of Inc: Maharashtra's leading entrepreneurs

The best of Inc: Maharashtra's leading entrepreneurs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

In this series, we feature some of the top businessmen across different states in India. Featured here are the top entrepreneurs (in no particular order) from Maharashtra.

Budding entrepreneurs! Clean drinking water for all

Budding entrepreneurs! Clean drinking water for all

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

It was an event for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their Innovative Socio-Business Projects at IIT Madras organised by Genesis, a joint initiative of the Siva group (a $3-billion global conglomerate) and C-Tides (Cell for Technology Innovation, Development and Entrepreneurship Support), IIT Madras.

5 TIPS for women entrepreneurs

5 TIPS for women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Suruchi Wagh, founder and COO of YourNextLeap.com explains why entrepreneurship is not harder for women, but different

Women entrepreneurs can generate 150-170 mn jobs in India: Report

Women entrepreneurs can generate 150-170 mn jobs in India: Report

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Accelerating quantity and quality of entrepreneurship towards benchmarks from high-performing countries and Indian states can create over 30 million women-owned enterprises, of which 12 million can generate employment, a joint report by Bain & Company and Google said.

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Change of heart for first generation IT entrepreneurs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Feel they can't run companies anymore but can be there as guides

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.

10 reasons why dating an entrepreneur is a bad idea!

10 reasons why dating an entrepreneur is a bad idea!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Written by a girlfriend to an entrepreneur who wanted to stay anonymous, this post will resonate with everyone related to the startup world.

'No leading Dalit entrepreneur, hence tension'

'No leading Dalit entrepreneur, hence tension'

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Nilekani also said that there is a huge difference between the north and south in India in terms of the castes that have gone into business, with the south being much more progressive vis--vis non-traditional business communities entering into the fray of entrepreneurship.

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of Byju's, along with its nearly 51 investors, are responsible for the beleaguered edtech firm's current predicaments, said Ronnie Screwvala, executive chairman and co-founder of edtech platform UpGrad. Speaking at the second edition of the ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit in Gurugram, he emphasised that "one rotten apple" should not affect the entire edtech sector.

Ace entrepreneur's mantra: 'Innovate or perish!'

Ace entrepreneur's mantra: 'Innovate or perish!'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

From being a BSE employee, to starting Financial Technologies, to building the MCX, it has been an incredible journey for Dewang Neralla.

7 books every entrepreneur must read

7 books every entrepreneur must read

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Learn how to clear obstacles, build relationships and push your start-up to success.

7 books every entrepreneur must read

7 books every entrepreneur must read

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Learn how to clear obstacles, build relationships and push your start-up to success.

What Niharika Absolutely Loves...

What Niharika Absolutely Loves...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Niharika N M knows a thing or two about making people take notice of her.