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How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

How Equitas turns poor people into successful entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Pushpal Shinde now earns some Rs 50,000 a month.

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.

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.

Women entrepreneurs tread gingerly

Women entrepreneurs tread gingerly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award 2012

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award 2012

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award organised by British Council India or nominate a girl student for the Sharmila Erom scholarship and help fund their education.

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.

'India has some promising entrepreneurs'

'India has some promising entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

For India, we continue to believe that the market and clients here require flexible pools of capital that can address their financing requirements across the capital structure, says Sanjay Nayar, CEO and Country Head for India, KKR.

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.

From an Army Colonel to a successful entrepreneur

From an Army Colonel to a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

the Colonel is a successful entrepreneur with his business expanding to many places in India.

A 'green' entrepreneur's success story

A 'green' entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

It has been 25 years of entrepreneurship for Pramod Chaudhari.

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.

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.

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.

Top 10 mistakes young entrepreneurs should be careful about

Top 10 mistakes young entrepreneurs should be careful about

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Amit Grover, founder, Nurture Talent Academy that trains young entrepreneurs, lists out ten common mistakes made by young entrepreneurs and offers solutions to tackle the same. Read on.

5 things Indian women entrepreneurs are tired of hearing

5 things Indian women entrepreneurs are tired of hearing

Rediff.com23 May 2014

As a woman entrepreneur, you get appreciation from all corners of the world, but there surely will be a group of people who can be quiet a pain!

Top NRI entrepreneurs hail Budget as progressive, pragmatic

Top NRI entrepreneurs hail Budget as progressive, pragmatic

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The Hinduja brothers, who top Britain's rich list, said in a statement that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget had set the direction for a 'very positive long-term agenda'.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

IIT entrepreneurs have built 12 Unicorns, fourth-most globally

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A 2014 study had ranked IITs as fourth among the top 50 universities globally, whose graduates were entrepreneurial.

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

There was no smooth surge in middle class prosperity for foreign businesses to tap into because of the Indian economy was mismanaged, argues Debashis Basu.

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

How this 21-yr-old became a social entrepreneur

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Twenty-one year old Durgesh Nandan, the founder and CEO of AutomotionAds, is an engineer who passed out in April 2011. And, he has been running a venture for the last one year.

UK: NRI entrepreneurs have higher credit rating

UK: NRI entrepreneurs have higher credit rating

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Indian-origin British entrepreneurs are more successful in securing credit and finance due to their higher credibility rating compared the other businessmen, latest industry research shows.

Beauty queen. Amputee. Entrepreneur.

Beauty queen. Amputee. Entrepreneur.

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Former Miss Columbia Daniella lvarez proudly posed for the cover with an amputated leg.

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Stop moaning--it's time for action.

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu.

Over 50% of entrepreneurs to ramp up workforce: E&Y

Over 50% of entrepreneurs to ramp up workforce: E&Y

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

They are in desperate need of attracting individuals with the right skills and talent.

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Starting up an independent business? Virender Kapoor has these words of advice for you.

Rajshree Pathy: An ambitious entrepreneur

Rajshree Pathy: An ambitious entrepreneur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Pathy defied a feudal family setup to become a professional woman. She became first woman president of the powerful Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) in 2004-05.

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The report highlights that India's population in 2036 is expected to be more feminine compared to the 2011 population, as reflected in the sex ratio which is projected to increase from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036, highlighting a positive trend in gender equality.

What entrepreneurs want from the new government

What entrepreneurs want from the new government

Rediff.com18 May 2014

11 Indian entrepreneurs share their expectations from the Modi-led NDA government.

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

World is awash in capital, no better time to be an entrepreneur: Kumar Birla

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A hallmark of some new businesses today is that they seek to use the brute force of capital, combined with smart technology and operations, to create new needs that you didn't even know existed, the chairman of Aditya Birla group said in a blog post on the trends for the new year.

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Uday Kotak is EY's world entrepreneur of the year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

He becomes 2nd Indian to win this award; N R Narayana Murthy won it in 2003.

Narayana Murthy on how to be a successful entrepreneur

Narayana Murthy on how to be a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

One needs to bring differentiation to succeed: Murthy

How they fought cerebral palsy to be entrepreneurs!

How they fought cerebral palsy to be entrepreneurs!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Twins Sundar Ram and Sri Ram suffer from cerebral palsy and learning disability and are also spastic. But their venture Twin Twigs has set them free, making them independent!

A quizmaster and an entrepreneur

A quizmaster and an entrepreneur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

One was a journalist, the other was trying to make a career out of theatre and quizzing. Siddhartha Basu and Anita Kaul Basu are entrepreneurs, who redefined television viewing in India.

Top mistakes by budding entrepreneurs

Top mistakes by budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Patrick Turner, Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD, offers some solid advice to budding entrepreneurs.

Satyam chief is '07 E&Y Entrepreneur

Satyam chief is '07 E&Y Entrepreneur

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The jury members included Ashish Dhawan, senior managing director, ChrysCapital, Keki Dadiseth, managing director, Omnicom, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, chairman and managing director, Biocon, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman and managing director, Aditya Birla Group and S Ramadorai, chief executive, TCS.

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.' 'I felt he was low and that affected me.'

The new avatars of India's best known entrepreneurs

The new avatars of India's best known entrepreneurs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Suveen Sinha finds out what the tribe of modern, internet entrepreneurs who no longer run their first start-ups are up to.

British Council's Fashion Entrepreneur Award

British Council's Fashion Entrepreneur Award

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The British Council announces the inaugural International Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year (IYFEY) award 2008. Here are the details.