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Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, the founder and chief executive officer of the beleaguered edtech firm Byju's, said the company credited all pending January salaries to employees over the past few days. This was communicated to the employees in another letter sent on February 4. Byju's has about 15,000 employees. "I know you were told that you would get your salaries by Monday.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

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.

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?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

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.

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.' 'But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'

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.

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.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

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.

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Why Kajal Is Fashion's Darling

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Her style is all hits, no misses.

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.

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.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

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

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.

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the NS-25 mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.

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.