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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

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.

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.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

What makes entrepreneurs tick? Gurcharan Das finds

What makes entrepreneurs tick? Gurcharan Das finds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

In his last bestseller he sought answers to the importance of being good using the epic Mahabharata as a reference point and now author and economist Gurcharan Das sets out to discover success secrets of young entrepreneurs.

The entrepreneur who lost sight but gained vision

The entrepreneur who lost sight but gained vision

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The story of a gritty entrepreneur who walked the path of success despite an unexpected setback.

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

NRI entrepreneurs Moni Varma, founder of the Veetee brand basmati rice and Rami Ranger, founder-chairman of Sun Oil Ltd, have won the Asian of the year and Asian Leadership in Europe Awards for 2006 respectively.

How to become a successful entrepreneur

How to become a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Did you ever think of 'being your own boss'? Even if the thought is exciting the road ahead is not that easy.

A four-step guide to become an entrepreneur

A four-step guide to become an entrepreneur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

There are no shortcuts to success. The entrepreneurial journey is extremely difficult and challenging but if pursued with a plan, it enhances your chances of success.

7-point guide for budding entrepreneurs

7-point guide for budding entrepreneurs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Chowdhary holds forth on the entrepreneurial activity in India, what TiE is doing to promote entrepreneurship and advises aspiring entrepreneurs.

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.

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.

9 lessons in sales every entrepreneur must know

9 lessons in sales every entrepreneur must know

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Kunal Gandhi and Gunjan Agrawal, co-founders at SchoolCountry.com, an education start-up tell us why it is crucial for entrepreneurs to focus on selling their products and services.

Entrepreneurs: Win Rs 2,00,000

Entrepreneurs: Win Rs 2,00,000

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode invites would-be entrepreneurs, start-ups and incubators to showcase their business ideas at IDEA 2006 and win Rs 2,00,000.

Most influential women tech entrepreneurs in US

Most influential women tech entrepreneurs in US

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Meet women entrepreneurs who scripted success stories in the technology domain.

Want to be an entrepreneur? Start young

Want to be an entrepreneur? Start young

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The co-founders of Innoz Tech, which deals in rich mobile and web applications, have decided to take the less-trodden path.

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.

Visual arts entrepreneur? Win nearly Rs 6.5 lakhs!

Visual arts entrepreneur? Win nearly Rs 6.5 lakhs!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

British Council announces young arts entrepreneur contest. Applications must be in by July 26, 2008, for a chance to win Rs 6.5 lakhs!

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.

ISB to groom entrepreneurs from B-schools

ISB to groom entrepreneurs from B-schools

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Hyderabad-based Indian School of Business says it plans to provide graduates from other B-schools guidance and financial support for interesting entrepreneurial ideas as part of its strategy of finding and grooming 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.

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.

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

British Council invites applications from young Indian entrepreneurs working in the music industry to compete for the 2008 Young Music Entrepreneur award.

She fought cerebral palsy to be an entrepreneur

She fought cerebral palsy to be an entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Twenty-eight year old Archana Achuthan is mildly affected by cerebral palsy, but that has not deterred her from studying and becoming a social entrepreneur.

'Entrepreneurs can alter the direction of economies'

'Entrepreneurs can alter the direction of economies'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

TiE-ISB Connect 2009 plans to bring together both the first-time and seasoned entrepreneurs with the investment community so that they can explore the opportunities and challenges in the current economic times.

400m entrepreneurs run businesses in 54 nations

400m entrepreneurs run businesses in 54 nations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

GEM Global Report is an annual survey of early-stage entrepreneurship worldwide.

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.

Goldman Sachs to train Indian women entrepreneurs

Goldman Sachs to train Indian women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com5 May 2009

As part of its focus on developing startups across the world, Goldman Sachs is looking at training and development of around 29 select women entrepreneurs in India.

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Lavender cultivation employs around 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in geographically remote areas of Kashmir.

US to lose high-skilled entrepreneurs: Study

US to lose high-skilled entrepreneurs: Study

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The Kauffman Foundation study released on Wednesday indicates that lessening the number of foreign national students in US jobs may be detrimental to the economic health of the country by accelerating the return of talented immigrant students to their home countries.