Markets such as Bengaluru and Chennai, which had managed to escape the impact of real estate slowdown so far, appear to be giving in now.
Many small-scale start-ups are operational in this space for some years now. Larger players, too, seem to have realised the potential and are now entering into the fray, mostly through acquisitions.
These ambitious projects are littered with every possible acronyms and include proposed road links, air connectivity plans, electricity grids and special economic zones on coasts, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.
Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.
Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.
Unified Payments Interface launched to simplify mobile banking.
The BJP's document for Delhi polls sparked a row by describing people from NE states as 'immigrants'.
Critics have even suggested that India is doing this because it is not prepared to take on the requirements of TFA, with a relatively weak trade infrastructure.
'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'
Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.
Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.
With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.
As we ring in the New Year we must recognise that 2015 promises to be a very exciting time for India.
The approvals would be handled independently by administrative ministries of different sectors.
Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.
Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Wednesday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country during the next SAARC meet would go beyond SAARC issues.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
Paytm has, since November 8, been on an overdrive, rolling out a series of features on its app including multi-language options for a no-holds barred access across the country. The company is now planning to make Paytm available on all types of mobile phones, going much beyond smartphones.
Entrepreneurship hasn't been a cakewalk for him, says Sinha.
The Prime Minister directed that a special cell be created immediately in the Cabinet Secretariat.
'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'
'She must first change the Rules of Business 1961 that makes the defence secretary and not the defence minister responsible for the defence of the country!' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd.)
How did Sudarshan Shetty, curator of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, decide what gets to be part of the show and what doesn't?
'Access to finance is one of the most crucial needs in the economy.'
'What we need is right skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.'
Yahoo Inc plans to spin off its 15 percent stake in China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, responding to pressure to hand over to shareholders its prized e-commerce investment valued at roughly $40 billion.
Ajit Balakrishnan reflects on pariahs, small businesses, and blockchains.
Swaraj said there is scope to do a lot more and this would be an important element of their deliberations.
Owners of high-end vehicles should explore more options such as engine protection, invoice cover and plans that cover accessories, says Animesh Das.
Online shopping is becoming an obsession, a distraction and a cause of distress for a rising number of Indians. Are you a Compulsive Online Purchaser?
India is witnessing its own tech tsunami, and is poised to become the second largest global startup hub by the end of the decade
If your goal is to earn quick bucks, start-ups are not for you!
Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
Altogether 20,000 Indian nationals have been evacuated from quake-torn Nepal and arrangements were being made to take them to their homes by trains from Raxaul, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.
The move would help tax authorities get leads on evasion.
In an era when the misguided youth of today are trying to build political careers by subscribing to divisive ideologies, they need to look to independent thinking icons such as Acharya Kripalani, says Mohammad Sajjad.
Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.
The new rail and road cargo service launched on Friday, linking Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, aims to boost trade with the South Asian neighbour as China pushes forward its Belt and Road (Silk Road) initiative, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.
'The tipping point for digital in China was the evolution of the mobile ecosystem.'
