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Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

Once a $1-billion brand, ShopClues sold for just about $100 mn

Once a $1-billion brand, ShopClues sold for just about $100 mn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

After multiple attempts at selling itself, including to larger e-commerce player Snapdeal, ShopClues has found a buyer in Singapore-based e-commerce platform Qoo10 in an all-stock deal.

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Credit rating agency Moody's changed Formula One's outlook to negative from positive on Thursday to reflect the impact of the coronavirus crisis on a global sport that has yet to race in 2020.

Vodafone Idea to close m-pesa biz, writes off Rs 210 cr

Vodafone Idea to close m-pesa biz, writes off Rs 210 cr

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Vodafone m-pesa was one of the 11 firms that was given payments bank licence by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015.

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Walmart penalised for violating US anti-corruption norms in India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Walmart agreed to pay more than $ 144 million to settle US Security and Exchange Commission's charges and approximately $ 138 million to resolve parallel criminal charges by the Department of Justice for a combined total of more than $ 282 million.

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Whether it's spin or seam at the end you've to be accurate against hitters like Russell, Dhoni, Pollard and Pandya. It's no different really, the pressure is always on in the last few over

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Angel tax goes for start-ups registered with DPIIT

Angel tax goes for start-ups registered with DPIIT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Also, a dedicated cell, headed by a member of the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT), will be set up to address concerns faced by start-ups.

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

In a first, a panel will decide on Vistara's flying rights

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

An unprecedented decision to form a ministerial-level committee was driven by fears of witch-hunt by investigating agencies.

Will iPhone XR manage to revive Apple's fortune in India?

Will iPhone XR manage to revive Apple's fortune in India?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Costlier offers, high import duties and a realignment of its business and distribution continue to dent iPhone sales in India in 2018

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The company's market valuation stood at Rs 10,972 crore in morning trade.

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, have been demanding "same service same rules" regime which means that mobile applications providing calls and messaging services should also be made to comply with set of rules that are mandatory for mobile service providers.

Vodafone Idea, COAI push for urgent relief measures

Vodafone Idea, COAI push for urgent relief measures

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In its letter Voda Idea has warned that it is not in a sound financial state, and added that it would be in a position to meet its liabilities only if the government initiates steps including allowing set-offs for GST credit accumulated so far, and permitting staggered mechanism for payment of balance amount of interest, penalty, and interest on penalty.

Will Modi take swadeshi route to privatise Air India?

Will Modi take swadeshi route to privatise Air India?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'Air India's privatisation is acceptable as long as its control does not pass on to a foreign entity,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Meet the new head coach of Rajasthan Royals

Meet the new head coach of Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Rajasthan Royals brought back former Team India mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton in their ranks for the forthcoming Indian Premier League season.

THIS is the BIGGEST Independence Day release

THIS is the BIGGEST Independence Day release

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the Independence Day releases over the years.

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Rediff.com28 May 2019

According to reports, Vodafone NZ had offered all its employees, other than call centre and retail staffers, voluntary severance package

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Tata Starbucks found guilty of profiteering Rs 4.51 cr

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tata Starbucks had hiked the base price of one its coffee variant after the GST Council cut tax rates on restaurants from 18 per cent to 5 per cent with effect from November 15, 2017.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Given that there are no major releases slotted for the coming weeks, Bharat should have a clear run.

Bibhu Mohapatra brings a Japanese spring to New York's autumn

Bibhu Mohapatra brings a Japanese spring to New York's autumn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

It's business as usual for Bibhu Mohapatra at the New York Fashion Week.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Swiggy had in June entered the elite Unicorn club after raising $210 million from a group of investors

We won't sledge Aussies over ball-tampering: Faf du Plessis

We won't sledge Aussies over ball-tampering: Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

"It's got nothing to do with the cricket - it's in the past."

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

This payment of Rs 962 crore is inclusive of the Rs 500 crore DHFL received from exiting its entire stake in subsidiary firm Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The move followed after certain startups complained about facing harassment and the taxman breathing down their neck on the angel tax issue.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

The Judgementall Hai Kya Review

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Judgementall Hai Kya is a wild move but works because of how assured its cast is before and its crew is behind the camera, feels Sukanya Verma.

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

To lure health-conscious consumers, who prefer lower intake of sugar, Mondelez is launching a variant of its most sold product Dairy Milk bar with 30 per cent less sugar.

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

In the suit, Rai said Facebook had stopped midway his paid advertisement campaign aimed at promoting his portal.

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Nokia, that has already begun manufacturing of 5G equipment at its Chennai plant, is also readying for exporting the products to several key markets like the US.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Byju's turns profitable in 8 years, sales soar 186% in a year

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Valued at $5 billion, Byju's has seen growth sky rocket in the last two years on the back of mega VC top-ups.

Infy charts 3-year road map to accelerate growth

Infy charts 3-year road map to accelerate growth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Infosys will focus on stabilisation in FY19 followed by building momentum the following year, and acceleration thereafter.

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Sectorally, metal and banking stocks rallied the most, while FMCG and realty stocks came under selling pressure.

Govt relaxes angel tax norms for startups

Govt relaxes angel tax norms for startups

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The government has decided to relax angel tax norms for startups, including increasing the investment limit to Rs 25 crore for availing income tax concessions.