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The Adorable Girl Who Owns Rishabh Pant's Heart

The Adorable Girl Who Owns Rishabh Pant's Heart

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Was it Isha Negi's all-black style, or her smile, that won the cricketer over?

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Chandu Nair advises entrepreneurs and enterprises about how to create and build their business.

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.

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Vedanta plans to invest $20 bn in India in 4 years

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Vedanta Group is aiming to invest $20 billion across all its businesses in India over the next four years, its chairman Anil Agarwal said on Wednesday. The group will sell the steel business only at the right price, and is committed to continue running it if it does not get the right price, Agarwal told PTI on the sidelines of a company event. "At the moment, we have a plan to invest $20 billion across sectors in four years time," Agarwal said.

HC dismisses suit on Dawoodi Bohra succession row

HC dismisses suit on Dawoodi Bohra succession row

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The court has 'only decided on the issue of proof and not faith', a single bench of Justice Gautam Patel said and dismissed the suit initially filed by Khuzaima Qutbuddin soon after his brother and the then Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin passed away in January 2014 at the age of 102.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Will end drain of wealth to crony corporates: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of aiding 'drain of wealth' from ordinary Indians to crony corporates, and said it will end this practice if it comes to power at the Centre.

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.

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.

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.

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Her style is all hits, no misses.

ADB, Japan in aid of women entrepreneurs in India

ADB, Japan in aid of women entrepreneurs in India

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Assistance would be given to Small Industries Development Bank of India and its partner micro finance institutions to review and revise their gender policies and practices.

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.

Modi 3.0: 'Viksit Bharat' Reforms Not To Take Back Seat

Modi 3.0: 'Viksit Bharat' Reforms Not To Take Back Seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The expeditious enactment of labour codes and strategic measures to bridge the skills jobs gap are critical.'

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

An entrepreneur who won't sell water

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

When Santosh Muruganantham quit his job in the United States to return to India, he knew he wanted to become an entrepreneur.

'Startup Dosti' to connect India, Pak entrepreneurs

'Startup Dosti' to connect India, Pak entrepreneurs

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A cross-border business plan competition will be launched to connect entrepreneurs from India, Pakistan and facilitate investment and collaboration.

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

US entrepreneurs applaud Modi on his election victory

Rediff.com20 May 2014

In an interaction with rediff.com, various TiE members expressed hopes of revival in the Indian economy after the formation of the new government.

'Gandhiji was a social entrepreneur'

'Gandhiji was a social entrepreneur'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Social entrepreneurship is a marriage between effective business techniques and social good. It is something that Mahatma Gandhi pioneered, Uday Khemka tells Business Standard.

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Speculation over his role was sparked off when senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy tweeted earlier in the day, Modi should take Cinema star Sharuk Khan to Qatar with him since after MEA and NSA had failed to persuade the Shiekhs of Qatar, Modi pleaded with Khan to intervene , and thus got an expensive settlement from the Qatar Shiekhs to free our Naval officers.

Five Indians among Top 25 Asian entrepreneurs

Five Indians among Top 25 Asian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Five Indians, including three IITians and all in their 20s or 30s, have made to the list of top 25 entrepreneurs in Asia. The list compiled by the US-based magazine BusinessWeek for its annual report on Asian entrepreneurs includes four women, including Saloni Malhotra whose BPO company 'DesiCrew' targets workforce in small towns and rural areas.

'Desire to beat the system makes you an entrepreneur'

'Desire to beat the system makes you an entrepreneur'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Crowd funding, social media and world's perception of India are in focus at TiEcon Delhi 2012, writes Faisal Kidwai

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California on the largest TieCon ever.

E&Y inducts Suzlon chief into entrepreneur body

E&Y inducts Suzlon chief into entrepreneur body

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Global professional services firm Ernst and Young said on Tuesday it will induct Suzlon Energy Chairman Tulsi Tanti in its World Entrepreneur of the year Academy on June 3 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

6 great tips to succeed as an entrepreneur

6 great tips to succeed as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

A good and successful idea can often be found with deep introspection rather than by reading external sources. Only those ventures attain success whose creator is passionate about it and works on the idea in spite of the market's highs and lows.

We Missed Industrial Revolution

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Is India headed there again? questions Ajit Balakrishnan

US co launches fund for young entrepreneurs

US co launches fund for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Youth Employment Summit Inc, a US-based non-profit organisation on Wednesday launched a global fund to provide seed capital and business development support to young entrepreneurs across the world.

8 lessons for budding entrepreneurs

8 lessons for budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Bhumi Pednekar's Awesome Sister!

Bhumi Pednekar's Awesome Sister!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Samiksha is a carbon copy of her sister, actor Bhumi Pednekar.

Social entrepreneurs set to change India

Social entrepreneurs set to change India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Social entrepreneurship is expected to be the next big thing to influence India as the country juggles to achieve a balance between a growing GDP growth, ensuring inclusive growth and attempting to address issues ranging from education, energy efficiency to climate change.

What every entrepreneur MUST know

What every entrepreneur MUST know

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Venture capitalist Alok Mittal shares his views on entrepreneurship and offers advice to young entrepreneurs.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Why Indian American entrepreneurs are key to Indo-US relations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Ambassador Rao says role of Indian American entrepreneurs take on new meaning; also acknowledges the contribution and inspiration of Nobel Laureate Hargobind Singh Khorana.

Startup Corridor to US for Indian entrepreneurs

"Startup Corridor" to US for Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Brainchild of Silicon Valley VC Asha Jadeja, the programme would fly entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley on a two-week visit.

Entrepreneurs don't need an MBA to make it big

Entrepreneurs don't need an MBA to make it big

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Rashmi Bansal's book Connect The Dots chronicles lives of 20 entrepreneurs who made it big without an MBA. In the first part of a three-part series beginning today we feature Kunwer Sachdev of Su-Kam inverters and Sunita Ramnathkar of Fem care Pharma.