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Will Flipkart be Walmart's Waterloo?

Will Flipkart be Walmart's Waterloo?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'"We want to get the learnings from Flipkart and take it to other parts of the world," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon was quoted as saying.' 'That is a very large tuition fee for an MBA in a country that outdoes Brazil and perhaps even China in busting multinationals' knees and sometimes their heads as they try to crack a market of mostly impoverished people run by a government that has never really given up the sadistic pleasures of administering the license raj,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Centre must find solution to block porno sites: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Voicing concern over mushrooming pornographic sites on the internet, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to find out solution to the "hydra headed" problem after government virtually expressed its helplessness, saying "if we block one site, another crops up".

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Rupee snaps 3-day losing run, up 3 paise at 67.65

Rupee snaps 3-day losing run, up 3 paise at 67.65

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The rupee recovered by three paise to close at 67.65 on fresh selling of dollars by banks and exporters amidst a recovery in equities.

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

6 reasons you must buy cancer insurance NOW!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Given the high cost of treating cancer and the reasonable premium rates at which these plans are available, one should opt for a cover at the earliest.

All England Championships: Sindhu, Srikanth survive scare but Saina crashes out in first round

All England Championships: Sindhu, Srikanth survive scare but Saina crashes out in first round

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced into the second round while Saina Nehwal and Sai Praneeth made first-round exits at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Rs 3-trillion West Coast or Nanar refinery has all the potential to become India's flagship petrochemicals project, with the planet's largest oil producer Saudi Aramco as its biggest shareholder. Yet the locals don't see the plant as a harbinger of better times.

How to prevent another 26/11

How to prevent another 26/11

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The government must covertly eliminate the leaders of terrorist organisations abroad so as to eliminate the problem at its roots,' recommends Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Tour de France: Vuillermoz shines, Froome leads

Tour de France: Vuillermoz shines, Froome leads

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Alexis Vuillermoz earned the French their first victory on this year's Tour de France, his final kick proving too hot to handle for the big guns in the eighth stage on Saturday.

India likely to keep lead over China in gold consumption

India likely to keep lead over China in gold consumption

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Indian overtakes China in gold consumption.

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Centre to take a call only in August, just a month before his three-year term ends.

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

2022 promises to be a year of mega surprises

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Whether it's about colonising Mars or donning Net-connected apparel, 2022 is a year everyone seems to be planning for, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Nayagaon-Jaora toll booth in Ratlam where Scindia, his party colleague Kantilal Bhuria and a large number of their supporters were detained. They were proceeding to neighbouring Mandsaur where prohibitory orders barring assembly of more than four people are still in force.

Perks in India Inc get fancy; top talent gets iPhones, Mercs

Perks in India Inc get fancy; top talent gets iPhones, Mercs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

When it comes to rewarding top- performing employees, many large corporates are giving out expensive gifts such as latest iPhones, Mercs, flats and jewellery

Review: Moonlight is more a poem than a film

Review: Moonlight is more a poem than a film

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

It is a wish and a dream, telling us that nothing in life -- and indeed, no life -- is beyond bliss, and that all it takes is a bit of jukebox serendipity and, most important of all, the right shoulder to live on and nest in.

Farm credit rises seven-fold during UPA's tenure

Farm credit rises seven-fold during UPA's tenure

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Agriculture credit jumped seven-fold to Rs 7,00,000 crore (Rs 7 trillion) in the past ten years of UPA government, boosting foodgrains output to a record and enabling enactment of food law.

World Cup 2019: Bowler, not batsman, will rule!

World Cup 2019: Bowler, not batsman, will rule!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Consistent death bowling from a Bumrah and spinners picking up wickets in the middle overs is why the average run-rate in the last few years hasn't exploded the way one would have expected, says Dhruv Munjal.

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

La Liga derby: Barcelona boosted by Iniesta return

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Barcelona have been boosted by the successful return from injury of talismanic playmaker Andres Iniesta as they prepare to host city rivals Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday.

2,000 techies take to streets in Bengaluru for better roads

2,000 techies take to streets in Bengaluru for better roads

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The city has the highest vehicle density in the country

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

By 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population: report

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Hindus will become the world's third largest population by 2050 while India will overtake Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population, according to a new study.

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Is your low-cost airline pilot overworked, tired and bored?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Here's why you should care.

TCS's new model was finetuned in Japan

TCS's new model was finetuned in Japan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

TCS is tapping an emerging opportunity called IT modernisation, which potentially could be a growth driver for the entire IT services industry for the next two to three years, says Raghu Krishnan.

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

How sustainable and prudent is the policy of boosting services without commensurate growth in infrastructure in the relevant sectors, asksA K Bhattacharya.

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The typical modus-operandi of such entities involves setting up of a company, followed by tall claims about their proposed business ventures.

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

What will happen when computers overtake our ability to think?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

In the next 25 years or so, we will have intelligence in computers that will exceed man's in every way.

We don't put 'niti' and 'ran-niti' in one basket: PM

We don't put 'niti' and 'ran-niti' in one basket: PM

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress leadership of "desperation" in the face of his "tough" demonetisation decision and said it was the first time that a concerted effort was made by the Opposition to "openly" protect the dishonest through disruptions in Parliament.

EPL Player of the Weekend: Lampard, City's trump card again

EPL Player of the Weekend: Lampard, City's trump card again

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Frank Lampard's loan spell at Manchester City is due to end in January but the Premier League champions might want to delay his departure across the Atlantic to enhance their chances of fighting his old club for the title.

Jio! The winner takes it all

Jio! The winner takes it all

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The big advantage that Jio is able to garner currently is its low cost of operations.

Buying insurance for parents? Some tips

Buying insurance for parents? Some tips

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Don't go for family floater plans; though convenient they cost you more.

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Renault Kwid plays the reinvention game to suit changing customer behaviour

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Companies are innovating with tech tools to ensure that you spend less time at the cash counter.

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

India, Australia ink pact to expand counter-terror cooperation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

During their talks, the two leaders decided to significantly expand their ties in several key areas including defence, trade, energy and education.

Why you must buy child insurance plan

Why you must buy child insurance plan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Manik Nangia, Director and Chief Digital Officer, Max Life Insurance emphasises the importance of child insurance plan.

Why Raghuram Rajan deserves a second term

Why Raghuram Rajan deserves a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

What differentiates Rajan from his predecessors is his proactive steps in anticipating a problem and coming up with out-of-the-box solutions

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

Rediff.com3 May 2016

With smart data-led mobile marketing, companies can reach out to the right target consumer with relevant offers.

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

TCS comes down to earth

TCS comes down to earth

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The TCS results are probably a pointer to the subdued outlook.

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

PSU bankers paid very poorly, says State Bank of India chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The comments come about a week after PSU bank employee unions went to a four-day relay strike to press for early revision of wages.