May 21 fateful day for Rajat Gupta, Dharun Ravi

May 21 promises to be a crucial day for the Indian-American community as one of corporate America's most prominent India-born executives is scheduled to go on trial here while miles away a New......

Despite Covid surge, TV advertising volumes rise 64% YoY

FMCG companies were the main advertisers in May, contributing to 72 per cent of total ad volumes. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Advertising on television continued to show momentum in......

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

These companies support with isolation centres, medical & financial help, and friendly leave policies. From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or......

Why Ramdev's Patanjali is losing its power

While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the ‘naturals’ market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have......

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made......

Cricket hits a six after India's Aussie triumph

'There is pent-up demand for cricket after last year when no tournaments were played on Indian soil due to the pandemic.' IMAGE: The Indian team celebrates winning the Test series against......

In coronavirus-hit world, sponsors to stand by delayed Olympics

Five major sponsors, Procter & Gamble, Intel, Airbnb, Coca-Cola and Samsung Electronics reaffirmed their commitment to the Tokyo Olympics despite the postponement. IMAGE: Miraitowa, left, the......

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

IMAGE: Larry Nassar, centre, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, turns to address his victims in the courtroom during his sentencing......

GM signs on as Manchester United's auto sponsor

The world's largest automaker is jilting America's Super Bowl for the global variety of football. General Motors Co has signed on as the automotive sponsor of the world's most popular soccer club,......

McDonald's close to new Olympic deal, IOC says

Fast food chain McDonald's and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are close to agreeing a new, eight-year sponsorship contract and the deal could be sealed this month, the IOC's marketing......