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Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Apple eyes India road map with cricket, entertainment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Tech major is in discussion with film-makers, sport administrators to enter the fast-growing sectors.

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The People's Choice Survey is an annual report by CashKaro.com, which identifies key trends in online shopping in India.

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The EC has asked both factions to show strength of MLAs, MPs and MLCs supporting them through signed affidavits.

Bank woes: 'When they need surgery, they are using a bandage'

Bank woes: 'When they need surgery, they are using a bandage'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

'The day-to-day control of banks is in the hands of political bosses and bureaucrats who are not answerable.' 'The political system uses the banks as a helicopter to throw money to the sector they want to patronise in order to win the next election.'

The man who will run the 2019 election

The man who will run the 2019 election

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'Do you think Indian voters are so immature that they can be impressed or won over by such freebies before the elections?' Election Commissioner Sunil Arora asks A K Bhattacharya.

How the govt plans to revamp the scam-hit telecom sector

How the govt plans to revamp the scam-hit telecom sector

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Our mandate is to work in a transparent manner, keeping two objectives in mind - consumer interest and growth of the telecom sector.'

Star Alliance satisfied with AI preparations for membership

Star Alliance satisfied with AI preparations for membership

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Finalisation of the date for joining the elite club will be decided only by Air India, Star Alliance vice-president for corporate office, Christian Klick, told reporters here during a media interaction.

Tata Steel faces tough choices in Europe

Tata Steel faces tough choices in Europe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Some feel that Tata Steel has put these assets on the block only after exhausting all the options.

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Telugu superstar and Union minister Chiranjeveei, who merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Congress, is surely having problems with his brother Pawan Kalyan, another popular film star. The latter, who never agreed with his elder brother's decision to join Congress, has now decided to float a new party to make certain electoral gains in the politically sensitive Seema-Andhra region. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

'Sorry brother, I can't campaign for Congress like you'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Telugu superstar and Union minister Chiranjeveei, who merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Congress, is surely having problems with his brother Pawan Kalyan, another popular film star. The latter, who never agreed with his elder brother's decision to join Congress, has now decided to float a new party to make certain electoral gains in the politically sensitive Seema-Andhra region. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Lending to Mr Mallya was the bankers' season ticket to corridors of power and glamour. Borrowing from them was like a favour Mallya did to them,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Why so serious, Mr CEO?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Now mergers, acquisitions, sale of assets, fundraising, strategic intent and competitive position in the market are part of business life everywhere.

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Behind the scenes: The making of India's largest private insurer

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Amitabh Chaudhry, who will now head the merged entity, will manage assets under management of about Rs 1.10 lakh crore and an employee base of 23,620 after the completion of the deal

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

What drives brands to up the ante on ads?

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Is it a last ditch attempt to reassure consumers, or a way to gain the upper hand at the negotiating table, or is it just a way of exhausting the treasure chest before the lights go out

'There was no fear of failure when I made Bajirao Mastani'

'There was no fear of failure when I made Bajirao Mastani'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Sanjay Leela Bhansali celebrates the success of his dream project.

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

How Economy Stalled Under Manmohan & Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Indian economy was on an impressive growth path through the first decade of this century till it was brought to an abrupt halt by the policy inertia during UPA2 and the Modi government's inability to restore economic and financial momentum. Fascinating glimpses of what went wrong from Puja Mehra's must-read book The Lost Decade: How India's Growth Story Devolved Into Growth Without A Story.

Why Kamal Haasan made the Godse remark now

Why Kamal Haasan made the Godse remark now

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'The Godse controversy may have helped Kamal Haasan reach out to a larger audience, both inside the state and outside, coming as it does when the main campaign for elections 19 is over and only those in the four assembly bypoll constituencies are drudging along,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

It's challenging for companies to raise money: Sebi chief

It's challenging for companies to raise money: Sebi chief

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Tough market conditions are also throwing challenges before the companies to get good investments, while weakness in primary market is also making the exit difficult for pre-IPO investors, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha said.

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Why is Snapdeal going public? Here's what the founder has to say

Why is Snapdeal going public? Here's what the founder has to say

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Snapdeal's new customer acquisition has doubled.

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

FY15-16 begins on a firm note; Sensex ends 300 points higher

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

At 15.05 PM, the 30-share Sensex was up 281 points at 28,238 and the 50-share Nifty gained 86 points at 8,577

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

No longer an in-house task; hiring legal eagles is now becoming norm for M&As, fundraising

Tears, verbal spats, scuffles mar SP meet called by Mulayam

Tears, verbal spats, scuffles mar SP meet called by Mulayam

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Mulayam, Akhilesh shout at each other as SP supremo defends Shivpal, Amar Singh.

Jet, set and gone

Jet, set and gone

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

5 things to do to avoid getting laid off again

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

As part our series on dealing with the pink slip, we spoke to Nirmal Singh, the founder and CEO of Wheebox, a prominent talent assessment company.

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

The Bihar break-up? Nitish skips rally planned with Lalu

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Nitish's absence triggered speculation of a logjam in the coming together of Janata Dal-United and RJD ahead of the crucial state election.

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

What went wrong with RCom, once India's No 2 telco?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Jio's disruptive strategy, including free voice services and data at throwaway rates, apart from offering all services free for six months, triggered a consolidation in the telecom sector.

Rupee crash: MNCs advised to raise stakes in Indian arms

Rupee crash: MNCs advised to raise stakes in Indian arms

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Some investment bankers expect the Indian currency to touch 60-65 by the end of the year

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the warm welcome, respect and enthusiasm he received at the Allphones Arena in Olympic Park in Sydney to the 1.25 billion people of India.

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

After RK Nagar, the game is on in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Given the twin embarrassments of a TTV win and party nominee Karu Nagarajan losing his deposit, polling fewer votes than NOTA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP boss Amit Shah would be pushed to rethink their strategy. Tamil Nadu would thus become a part of the BJP's grander strategy for 2019 rather than a stand-alone affair, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Wipro closing in on a large acquisition

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Firm evaluating options, could spend over $400 million.

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

What matters is the culture and the atmosphere of the workplace, and whether employees get treated fairly. 'It is also important for the employee to feel s/he is part of a winning team,' Credit Suisse's Mickey Doshi tells Niraj Bhatt.

AP parties want state bifurcation stalled until 2014 polls

AP parties want state bifurcation stalled until 2014 polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Though the people of Andhra Pradesh seem to have more or less reconciled to the fact that bifurcation of the state is inevitable, political parties in Seemandhra are leaving no stone unturned to stall the proposed division process, at least till the 2014 elections.

Sensex ends 190 points higher led by Infosys; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Sensex ends 190 points higher led by Infosys; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Chandrababu Naidu meets Pranab on Telangana issue

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday met President Pranab Mukherjee and leaders of political parties in an attempt to find an amicable solution to the problem of division in New Delhi Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana state.

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Will AAP find the going tough in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A membership drive by the Aam Admi Party in Andhra Pradesh ended with over 38,000 members enrolling themselves. No doubt, it is an impressive number in a state which fights elections on several issues barring corruption. But is it enough, wonders Vicky Nanjappa

The most powerful woman in Indian business

The most powerful woman in Indian business

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'