'Irrespective of their politics, people feel happy.' 'One of the best compliments I have received is that I have made it from Kashmir to Karnataka.'
But, neither were the big companies interested in growing inorganically nor were the smaller ones ready to offer themselves for sale.
From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.
One needs to carefully tread the thin but solid line between the sublime & the ridiculous.
More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.
It is all about hitting the ball high and timing it right.
Spending money to make this day special is the easiest way out, but also very predictable and boring. Some creative thinking and you can indeed spend less money and have more fun!
While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.
Alnoor Peermohamed & Raghu Krishnan find out why the new CEO is said to be the perfect man for turning around Flipkart's fortunes.
The idea was that despite some defaults the high rates would assure good profits.
Making a strong pitch for producing good teachers in large numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a mission in this regard amid his assertion that the whole world is looking at India with great expectations "but we are not ready".
The comedian and vlogger shares some life lessons...
World No 1 Serena Williams kept her Wimbledon title defence on track on Sunday, downing Germany's Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 with a crushing display of power and booming serves.
Private investment will respond only to sustainable reform.
So what if your bank has imposed/will impose a transaction fee of Rs 20 for using ATMs after your fifth visit in a month? You can still remain within your free transaction limits and avoid being charged at all. Wondering how it is to be done? Read on.
'If standing in a bank or ATM line is a test of patriotism, why is not a single leader standing in that queue too?'
This is the story of two youngsters from Bengaluru, who converted adversity to their advantage.
The number of people, the average age and the smartness of the people, willingness to work hard and the fundamental culture of working, will work in our favour, said Kal Raman, CEO of Solutionstar, in an interview to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com.
