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Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Sequoia Capital remains bullish on Indian start-ups

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Sequoia Capital might emerge as leading global investor in start-up space in the country, as funds from other sources dry up.

30 BEST emerging INDIAN tech start-ups

30 BEST emerging INDIAN tech start-ups

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

YourStory.in is proud to present the 30 Best Emerging Tech Product Start-ups in India as part of TechSparks 2012 TECH30 Report. Here are the profiles of the 30 promising tech start-ups

Infosys founders bet big on start-ups

Infosys founders bet big on start-ups

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

S D Shibulal, former chief executive and managing director of Infosys, has joined the ranks of the company's other founders in nurturing start-ups.

Murthy's advice for IT start-ups

Murthy's advice for IT start-ups

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

The way to succeed for any new start-up company in the IT services field is to focus on niche areas or small verticals and doing some unusual things, N R Narayana Murthy, chief mentor of Infosys told reporters.

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India and China recently held a fresh round of high-level military talks to resolve the border row that witnessed both sides agreeing to maintain "peace and tranquillity" on the ground but there was no indication of any breakthrough.

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

ShopX offers a wide range of products like clothes, electronics, furniture and services such as direct-to-home and mobile recharges.

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

With time the start-up action plan will need to be tweaked and will need to move in the direction of removing both hurdles and privileges.

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

7 habits that can kill your start-up

7 habits that can kill your start-up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

While some of these habits may work at the early stage, for those thinking of scaling up, these very attributes may bring your start-up down.

Does your start-up need a lawyer?

Does your start-up need a lawyer?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The nature of the entity you choose for your business, how you structure its legal form, how conducive you make it to receive funding, compliance with statutes from the outset, are all vital parameters that a good lawyer can lend you his experience with.

'Start-up engine in India could be the best in the world'

'Start-up engine in India could be the best in the world'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

John Chambers, executive chairman of Cisco, can talk about new age technology, artificial intelligence and crickets - insects being used as super food - all in the same breath.

Nasscom helps four start-ups to raise funds

Nasscom helps four start-ups to raise funds

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

IT body Nasscom has helped four start-ups raise funding of Rs 40 lakh as part of its programme to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

An EMPLOYEE's advice to start-up employers

An EMPLOYEE's advice to start-up employers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

A growing start-up must provide freedom to employees and have the heart to understand their priorities objectively.

Indian start-ups offer high salaries, flexible timings

Indian start-ups offer high salaries, flexible timings

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Many Indian start-ups are doling out handsome pay packets, with junior level employees getting not less than Rs 5 lakh a year besides providing flexible work timings.

How start-ups, IT cos helping staff tackle Covid blues

How start-ups, IT cos helping staff tackle Covid blues

Rediff.com20 May 2021

As the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, startups and technology firms are realising the burnout effect it is having on employees. Many have shortened their work weeks to four days, while others have made provisions for more time off for employees to help them rejuvenate or care for loved ones.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

The 'checklist' before you join an early-stage start-up

The 'checklist' before you join an early-stage start-up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The whole game is about 'who wants who' more desperately?

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'Digital India is the biggest experiment that will transform India if Modi gets it right.'

Start-ups get quirky to win over young India

Start-ups get quirky to win over young India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

They are not only coming up with whacky names to grab attention but are also stretching the definition of e-commerce.

Bharat Fund: Tata joins to support start-ups

Bharat Fund: Tata joins to support start-ups

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Tata Trusts is one of India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organisations involved in areas of community development.

Hardware start-up breaks even

Hardware start-up breaks even

Rediff.com1 May 2003

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

'Use MF money or loan for my child's education?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

Tech, financial aid for start-ups

Tech, financial aid for start-ups

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

A start-up gets the Microsoft suite of tools and technologies free for three years, as well as access to funding of up to Rs 25 crore by IDG Ventures, officials of two entities said. The programme is open to technology companies that are less than three years old with annual revenues that are less than Rs 5 crore.

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike customisation, motorsports, auto gaming arena, autonomous vehicle and so on

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

Start-ups no challenge in hiring fresh talent: TCS

Start-ups no challenge in hiring fresh talent: TCS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The firm now has employee strength of 344,691.

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

Are investors to partly blame for the start-up crisis?

Are investors to partly blame for the start-up crisis?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

They encouraged start-ups to pay for acquiring customers rather than focusing on the business fundamentals.

6 reasons why start-ups succeed

6 reasons why start-ups succeed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

A start-up that just focuses on discounting for growth without a balancing effort towards product will soon find itself riding a tiger that's impossible to get off from.

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Their investments in start-ups exceed Rs 1,000 crore at present.

Start Up India: Only 16 entities eligible for tax sops

Start Up India: Only 16 entities eligible for tax sops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A total of 728 applications have been received till July 18, 2016 for Start Up recognition.

10 reasons why working for a start-up rocks

10 reasons why working for a start-up rocks

Rediff.com12 May 2014

There's more to start-ups than the lack of a formal dress code. Find out!

How you can retain the start-up magic

How you can retain the start-up magic

Rediff.com11 May 2015

How do you balance the demands of an expanding business with the desire to retain the culture that made you successful?

These 5 start-ups are making waves

These 5 start-ups are making waves

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

From designing web applications, brand building, online recruitment to starting tele-classrooms, they have made it click!

Mantras to successfully raise money for your start-up

Mantras to successfully raise money for your start-up

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Dayakar Pushkoor, founder partner of Naya Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, lists what young aspiring entrepreneurs should know and do before they start-up and how they can raise money from VCs.

Start Up India: 'Always focus on the journey, not goals'

Start Up India: 'Always focus on the journey, not goals'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

'Each day, while interacting with scores of people, all with demands and expectations of their own, holding one's own fort is of paramount importance. 'One must always have the vision which will guide the journey,' says Dinesh Goel, a chemical engineer from IIT-B, co-founder and CEO, AasaanJobs.com, an online marketplace for entry-level and blue-collar job seekers.