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The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Will Vizhinjam port fulfill India's maritime dream?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The success story of Adani's Mundra Port in Gujarat, in terms of efficiency, technology and management, should be replicated at Vizhinjam to ensure that this ambitious project does not fail, say Shehzad Poonawalla and Riya Sinha.

The steam has run out

The steam has run out

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

It is too late in the government's term for it to pull its usual trick of blaming the last guys.

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

USIBC urges India, US to strengthen partnership

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

US India Business Council has urged New Delhi and America to take steps to strengthen bilateral trade relationship to realise their 'true business potential'.

Kanhaiya never said he is not proud to be Indian: Tharoor

Kanhaiya never said he is not proud to be Indian: Tharoor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Tharoor had last week kicked up a controversy comparing Kanhaiya with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, drawing strong criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party while Congress distanced itself from his remarks.

11,500 startups to come up in India by 2020

11,500 startups to come up in India by 2020

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

As many as 11,500 startups would come up in the country employing over 2,50,000 people by 2020, according to key findings of India Start-up Report 2014 of industry body Nasscom.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian IT giants are outstanding companies with great management teams, but they have been held hostage by their past success.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Euro 2016: We've only just to begun to live, believes Bale

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Wales will move higher than their richer rivals and neighbours England when the new FIFA rankings are announced after Euro 2016, the first sign for what, many predict, will be a bright future after they made history at the tournament. Playing in their first finals since 1958, the Welsh reached the last four of a major tournament for the first time and are expected to move up close to the top 10 countries in the world rankings.

Start-ups in 2016: A year of funding crunch (and it isn't over yet)

Start-ups in 2016: A year of funding crunch (and it isn't over yet)

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Investors spent much of 2016 cleaning house. And a VC tells Ranju Sarkar, "There's still some bad news left in the portfolios (of VC firms). What happens to Ola and Flipkart will drive sentiment in future."

'There is a lot of curiosity regarding me in Bollywood'

'There is a lot of curiosity regarding me in Bollywood'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'I am happy that I got to meet Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. I get very excited when I see a message from Aamir on my phone.' Sunny Leone is all praise for the Khans.

I Am Bihar: 'No one in my family knows what IIT is'

I Am Bihar: 'No one in my family knows what IIT is'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Their families are poor and do not know what IIT is but their sons dream of IIT and working for ISRO and NASA one day. One man is helping them towards their dream. As Bihar goes to the polls, Archana Masih salutes its greatest success story.

How localisation is the key to India's growth

How localisation is the key to India's growth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

There is a new energy in 2015 and a new breed of young, ambitious innovators and entrepreneurs who are coming up with creative solutions to many of India's problems, says Mallika Kapur.

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

The man who scripted Aizawl's fairytale success

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Khalid Jamil scripted one of India's most remarkable sporting success stories.

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

It will take years for faster Internet to reach this population and those who aren't even connected so far

Review: In Their Shoes is a poignant, personal documentary

Review: In Their Shoes is a poignant, personal documentary

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

In Their Shoes is heartwarming, says Sukanya Verma.

Indian startups' American dreams

Indian startups' American dreams

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Indian entrepreneurs increasingly looking to sell their products in US

PM Modi bats for organic farming, lauds Sikkim for scaling new heights

PM Modi bats for organic farming, lauds Sikkim for scaling new heights

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday batted for expansion of organic farming across the country.

Prashant Kishor will mar his winning record in UP

Prashant Kishor will mar his winning record in UP

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'It is clear that Prashant Kishor will be nowhere near repeating his earlier massive wins.' 'Nonetheless, he deserves at least two cheers for having the guts to take on such a challenging task.'

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.

I was threatened against running for Congress: Upendra Chivukula

I was threatened against running for Congress: Upendra Chivukula

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

New Jersey state Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula may have triumphed over his opponents in a Democratic Party debate last week, but his campaign for a House of Representatives seat is caught in a controversy. Arthur J Pais reports

A year on, DD Kisan yet to find its feet

A year on, DD Kisan yet to find its feet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

DD Kisan in the past year has clocked an average direct viewership of 500,000 to 10 million.

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kolkata's creme de la creme turned up at the launch of Bandhan, The Making of a Bank, but the evening nevertheless had an informal touch typical of the young bank with CMD Chandra Shekhar Ghosh personally welcoming the dignitaries, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

Asia of unity will shape the world, says PM Modi in Seoul

Asia of unity will shape the world, says PM Modi in Seoul

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought unity among Asian countries and said they must work as Asians to shape the world and reform the global institutions of governance, including the United Nations.

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Make in India: A sleeping lion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Make in India right now is just a slogan. The policy content is missing or not clearly articulated. The lion with cogs and wheels must now show some majestic movement forward, says Rahul Khullar.

How to use LinkedIn to get a job

How to use LinkedIn to get a job

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Use your LinkedIn posts to connect with prospective recruiters.

Jagan invokes father's legacy, Congress betrayal to seek votes

Jagan invokes father's legacy, Congress betrayal to seek votes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Vicky Nanjappa goes on the campaign trail with YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy in Srikakulam district.

Afghanistan makes it to ICC ODI rankings after beating Bangladesh

Afghanistan makes it to ICC ODI rankings after beating Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Six months after Afghanistan qualified for its maiden appearance in the Cricket World Cup, its success story continues to make waves and the strife-torn country has now entered into the main ODI rankings table for the first time.

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

'India will be world's fastest economy for the next decade'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Economist Dale W Jorgenson declares that India is doing "very, very well" and forecasts that India might continue to outrun world economies, including China over the next many years.

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Test series victories over Sri Lanka and South Africa ensured Virat Kohli could justify the team's failures earlier in the year.

Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Away from the cricket field, it was a year in which Sania Mirza was unarguably the biggest success story with her staggering 10 titles on the Tour -- two of them Grand Slams.

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Blessed to have lived in the times of Daniel Day-Lewis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

'He has given us a history, a heritage that we can share with generations to come,' says Aseem Chhabra.

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

The Indian touch is what BRICS needs

The Indian touch is what BRICS needs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

'The BRICS anthem has to necessarily be an anthem of Vedic times -- Walk together, Dream together, Achieve together.' 'And who knows it better than Modi?' says Tarun Vijay.

Why Vietnam Beckons

Why Vietnam Beckons

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'The success of the country's economic policies is affirmed by receipt of FDI of $15 billion last year, the highest in the Asia-Pacific after China and India, and well ahead of Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand,' notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

The rise and 'fall' of a brilliant entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Yadav may have forgotten that leadership of a larger scaled-up venture requires something more than individual brilliance, says Shyamal Majumdar.