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Future imperfect for Indian startups

Future imperfect for Indian startups

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India'sstartups have a good beginning but will they survive competition is a big questions which needs immediate attention.

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Start-ups aren't from Mars

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Start-ups have their own sub-cultures their language and ways of working.

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Nita & Devashish narrate a beautiful story of hope, love, laughter

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Nita Doshi and Devashish Sharma share a common goal to help poor patients who cannot afford treatment for cancer.

'Nadella's rise shows how far the industry and America have come'

'Nadella's rise shows how far the industry and America have come'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'That an Indian can lead the world's top software company is an important milestone for Indian Americans and for America. But the larger message is for India itself: Imagine what Indians can achieve at home if they put their differences aside and start helping one another,' says Vivek Wadhwa.

Why corruption is even worse than communalism

Why corruption is even worse than communalism

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

While corruption destroys the moral fibre of a nation, its society and people, secularism as espoused in this country is cynical secularism, a sham perpetrated during election time and communalism is a spectre, a bogey raised by these great champions of Indian secularism to secure and perpetuate their vote bank, says Maneck Davar.

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

The child bride who is now the CEO of a $112 million company

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Born in poverty and subjected to inhuman abuse, Kalpana Saroj overcame all hurdles to emerge a success story.

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Dr Behera speaks about how the nationwide positive reaction to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir indicates that the very idea of India is changing. From a diverse, multicultural entity, could India be becoming a place where assimilation is more important than accommodation?

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

What makes these 10 companies the best to work for in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A friendly working environment, special healthcare facilities, flexible work hours, work from home options, support and camaraderie among the team members keep employees highly motivated in these 10 companies.

This start-up is changing the way kids learn

This start-up is changing the way kids learn

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Aparna Athreya is enriching the lives of kids, parents and individuals through the start-up Kid and Parent Foundation.

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

J&K bracing for fresh spell of rains; flood toll 17

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Jammu and Kashmir was bracing for a fresh spell of rains as predicted by Met department, leading to nervousness among the people who were heaving a sigh of relief as flood situation was showing improvement on Tuesday after causing the death of 17 people.

8-point Budget wishlist for Santa Jaitley

8-point Budget wishlist for Santa Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

While we have our wish lists ready, it's only on February 28 that the verdict will be out. We do hope the FM plays Santa and brings some good cheer in this financial year. Meanwhile let's take a moment and list our expectations.

How a farm labourer became a millionare

How a farm labourer became a millionare

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

From earning Rs 5 a day as a farm labourer to starting an IT services company that is worth Rs 15 million, Jyoti Reddy's story of success is nothing short of an inspiring movie plot.

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

I don't remember a time I've ever done anything with a fear of failure. Even if I have a bad idea, I say to myself, 'What's the worst that could come out of it?' says Masoom Minawala, founder, Style Fiesta.

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Why AAP is not very popular with India Inc

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has to deal with 3 powerful enemies: the media, the political establishment, and business houses.

The newsmakers of 2017

The newsmakers of 2017

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Who will make the most of the disruptions of 2016 this year? Mihir Sharma's list of probables.

'I don't want to be a big wave; just a drop in the ocean'

'I don't want to be a big wave; just a drop in the ocean'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Angeline Dias, program manager (PM) at Teach for India (TFI) talks about the lessons she's learned as part of her journey.

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The Lumoid site a is clean and user-friendly e-commerce experience, prompting visitors to select a category, like 'Landscape,' 'Sports,' and 'Student' for recommended custom created kits or 'Shop All Gear' for those who prefer to pick and choose the pieces they need.

What The World Needs: A Fellowship of Minds

What The World Needs: A Fellowship of Minds

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

'They don't always agree with our governments, their teachers or their parents, but it is the conviction of their ideas, and their determination to share them with the world that, I believe, is one of the greatest sources of hope for our planet.' 'The colonisation of space, understanding the very building blocks of matter and the universe, utilising our understanding of the human genome to conquer disease -- these are the tasks waiting for a fellowship of minds to realise new triumphs in our collective destiny.'

A peek into the first 'langar' on Capitol Hill

A peek into the first 'langar' on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Members of the United States Congress break bread to celebrate the contributions of Sikh Americans. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports

How can India create more entrepreneurs?

How can India create more entrepreneurs?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

When is the last time our government recognised a twenty something entrepreneur for introducing a break-out innovation?

Mamta Rawat: The unsung hero of Bankoli, Uttarakhand

Mamta Rawat: The unsung hero of Bankoli, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Mamta Rawat is one among the thousands who were rendered homeless during the June 2013 Uttarakhand floods. Six months on, however, not much work on relocation or rehabilitation has started. And money is really not the issue.

General Jake: One of the greatest Indians I've known

General Jake: One of the greatest Indians I've known

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

'His Promised Land was India.' Shekhar Gupta salutes General J F R Jacob, the incredible soldier who passed into the ages this week.

The success story of India's second largest online market

The success story of India's second largest online market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ShopClues does 1.5 million transactions a month and claims to have 40 million monthly visitors.

When a seat at the White House table becomes meaningless

When a seat at the White House table becomes meaningless

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'Having a voice at the table means the other side has to show up to listen. It became clear that wouldn't happen,' says actor Maulik Pancholy, one of the 10 members who resigned from the US president's advisory commission on Asian Americans.

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Yoga: The hip new fad in the land of its birth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Today, it is modish to be part of a yoga class, to post stories on Instagram while striking an impressively complex asana in a bralette and crop-top paired with neon yoga pants, to bond over green tea and yoga bars after a strenuous session at the studio and have subscriptions to yoga studios, not ashrams, says Manavi Kapur.

Nitin Gadkari has many plans for India!

Nitin Gadkari has many plans for India!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Nitin Gadkari has seven portfolios, but does not seem weighed down at all by the many things on his plate. The minister is brimming with ideas...

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

Exclusive! 'Modi is one leader who understands terrorism'

Exclusive! 'Modi is one leader who understands terrorism'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

'I believe one of the most critical issues is the common threat we face from Islamist radicals and the continuing and unimpaired financing of Al Qaeda, the 'D' Company, the Haqqani network, the LeT and the Jaish-e-Muhammed.'

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

As I cheered for Dipa, a part of me wept too

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

It is time we support Dipa Karmakar and not forget her by the time Tokyo Olympics roll in, the way we've forgotten so many others -- medal winners who have died in penury, who have had to sell their medals to survive, who have taken auto-rickshaws home from the airport. It is time that talent, and not money, decided who gets to be nominated into the International Olympic Committee.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

'Getting an Olympic medal in athletics is my one-point agenda'

'Getting an Olympic medal in athletics is my one-point agenda'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'We keep climbing one step and slipping three. In 2004, our relay team was 7th in the world. Then we slipped from there. Otherwise, today our 4x400 metres relay team would have been gearing for a medal at the Rio Games.' 'If we need to compete at the world level, our thinking needs to be at world level. You can't have akhada thinking.'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

United Janata Dal will give a voice to the majority: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Sharad Yadav, President of the Janata Dal (United), is one of the architects of the proposed merger of six political parties who trace their roots to the erstwhile Janata Dal. Yadav tells Archis Mohan how the grand alliance with Left parties and even the Congress is the need of the hour.

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.

Why Kashmiri students are throwing stones

Why Kashmiri students are throwing stones

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'As far as I know Burhan Wani did not kill anyone.'

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

As 'America's Doctor' Vivek will hit the ground running: Obama

As 'America's Doctor' Vivek will hit the ground running: Obama

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Lauding the Senate confirmation of 37-year-old Vivek Murthy as the youngest ever Surgeon General, more than a year after his nomination, US President Barack Obama has said the Indian-American physician would hit the ground running as the country's top doctor.

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Mahesh Rangarajan, director of the historic Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi, tells Sheela Bhatt how the first prime minister will always remain relevant, and the efforts being made to keep his legacy alive.

Brave new world: Modi's 100 days,10 top moves

Brave new world: Modi's 100 days,10 top moves

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Modi government has taken some interesting policy decisions in the 100 days since the time he met President Pranab Mukherjee to present his claim as Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy, says Tanmaya Nanda.