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The man who uses instincts over numbers

The man who uses instincts over numbers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Naveen Tewari loves cycling but over the past few years, he has been keeping his first love waiting.

UK: NRI entrepreneurs have higher credit rating

UK: NRI entrepreneurs have higher credit rating

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Indian-origin British entrepreneurs are more successful in securing credit and finance due to their higher credibility rating compared the other businessmen, latest industry research shows.

Entrepreneurs who rose from the ashes

Entrepreneurs who rose from the ashes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Recessions can inspire great entrepreneurial achievement. Here are some examples from the last 200 years.

From French teacher to CEO

From French teacher to CEO

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

In a telephone interview with rediff.com's Shifra Menezes, this go-getter shares her success story and a few words of advice for budding businessmen and women.

UK's new visa system from April 1

UK's new visa system from April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Professionals and highly-skilled persons willing to migrate to Britain will have to apply for visa under the new points-based system which comes into force in India from April 1. The point-based system-Tier 1 (PBS-TO), which covers highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs, investors, and graduate students, replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes and the International Graduates.

Why Indians keep flouting rules

Why Indians keep flouting rules

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

India Inc. may also have fallen prey to the so-called eleventh commandment of modern-day India: Thou shalt not be caught.

Want to be an entrepreneur? Read this!

Want to be an entrepreneur? Read this!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The worldwide interest in business process re-engineering, the economic imperatives in developed countries of outsourcing, cost-efficient maintenance of existing mainframe systems and continuous development of new software for PCs have played significant roles in the creation of enterprises which could provide such services to the world market.

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

'Something sinister in Urjit Patel's exit'?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

'Urjit Patel was not quite the picture of courage, but even he turned, he had to turn.' 'Perhaps there is something that is far more sinister than what we are aware of, which is the reason for his resigation.'

Company registration just got easier

Company registration just got easier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

There is still some way to go.

Meet the 'election guru' of Obama and Clinton

Meet the 'election guru' of Obama and Clinton

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Ravi Singh aims to empower politicians by effectively planning campaigns using software technology. It's election time, and Ravi Singh, the founder of US-based ElectionMall Technologies, knows what it means to be in India.

SMEs eye power generation

SMEs eye power generation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The big boys in the business of power generation and distribution may soon lose their monopoly as small and medium entrepreneurs are keen to foray into this stream.

RBI disappoints industry; hopes for post-Budget rate cuts

RBI disappoints industry; hopes for post-Budget rate cuts

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The RBI on Tuesday maintained status quo on interest rates, saying there have been no developments to warrant further easing since an unscheduled rate cut about a fortnight ago.

B-schools and the art of successful execution

B-schools and the art of successful execution

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Nuances of managing successful execution are learnt only through experience.

How to be your own boss and be a good one

How to be your own boss and be a good one

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Respect your employees. Do not ignore loved ones.

Co-founder of SpiceJet seeks time to finalise rescue

Co-founder of SpiceJet seeks time to finalise rescue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Officials in India's civil aviation ministry are now expected to meet SpiceJet stakeholders within a couple of days to discuss the revival plan

5 business lessons from Sultan

5 business lessons from Sultan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Don't give up on large goals in hard times.

Textile parks in Maharashtra soon

Textile parks in Maharashtra soon

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Textile parks will soon come up at the country's second highest cotton producing state Maharashtra, aimed at boosting textile and apparel production in the state.

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

How to become a successful entrepreneur

How to become a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Did you ever think of 'being your own boss'? Even if the thought is exciting the road ahead is not that easy.

Most Indians shy away from capital markets

Most Indians shy away from capital markets

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

A recent study conducted by eminent business analyst and journalist Dheer Kothari points out though Indians by nature were thrifty and had the habit of saving, they were averse to taking risks in financial matters.

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

How he makes billions selling idlis and dosas

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.

Best of business this week

Best of business this week

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Check out the best things that happened in the business world

5 personal finance tips if you plan to start a business

5 personal finance tips if you plan to start a business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

For an entrepreneur, managing his personal finances well is half the battle won.

Hotmail Bhatia back in business

Hotmail Bhatia back in business

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Ratan Tata says only 'exciting ideas' can get his dollars

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Over the past two years, Tata has invested in over 20 start-ups

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

There is a vacation for every personality type here!

Why Golden Globes is celebrating Oprah Winfrey

Why Golden Globes is celebrating Oprah Winfrey

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

To say Oprah Winfrey is a life in inspiration would be an understatement.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

How do you strike the perfect work-wife balance?

How do you strike the perfect work-wife balance?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Work-wife balance might be the single most important life challenge for our generation of entrepreneurs.

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

What matters is the culture and the atmosphere of the workplace, and whether employees get treated fairly. 'It is also important for the employee to feel s/he is part of a winning team,' Credit Suisse's Mickey Doshi tells Niraj Bhatt.

'Don't be too smart, looking foolish is OK'

'Don't be too smart, looking foolish is OK'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

India's uncrowned metal king Anil Agarwal revelas his recipe for success.

Narayana Murthy on how to be a successful entrepreneur

Narayana Murthy on how to be a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

One needs to bring differentiation to succeed: Murthy

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Top 10 books for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From how to hire the right people for the job to effective ways to upscale your business, these books can guide you to make your start-up dream

Munjal on global judges panel for E&Y award

Munjal on global judges panel for E&Y award

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Brijmohan Lall Munjal, chairman of the Hero Group, has become the first Indian to be selected to the international panel of judges for the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

Former Forbes India editor floats digital media platform

Former Forbes India editor floats digital media platform

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The company has signed deals Mint and digital television network Ping.