All stories by Nivedita Mookerji
I did not waver from my loyalty to Indira Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee
Rediff.com12 Dec 2014Pranab Mukherjee's book The Dramatic Decade: The Indira Gandhi Years takes the readers through the economic and social unrest of the period leading up to the emergency, rise and fall of leaders, many splits within the Congress, while promising to offer more in the next two volumes of the trilogy, says Nivedita Mookerji.
Flipkart might lie low on next mega funding
Rediff.com8 Dec 2014At that time, co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal had made a public announcement at a Bengaluru hotel, about a $1-billion fund raising, largest so far in the Indian e-commerce sector. A day later, Amazon issued a statement that it was investing $2 billion in India.
Snapdeal targets $3-billion GMV sales
Rediff.com3 Dec 2014Snapdeal's rival Flipkart had last announced its GMV in March this year -- $1 billion. Many rounds of funding later, sources estimate Flipkart's GMV at about $3 billion, a figure Snapdeal is trying to catch up with.
Jashodaben's security cover to stay; the jury is out on privileges for PM's wife
Rediff.com26 Nov 2014So far as entitlements and privileges of a PM's wife are concerned, the rules, though, are not as clear.
E-commerce boom spells doom for big retailers
Rediff.com14 Nov 2014The threat may be a decade away, but it has brick-and-mortar sellers rethinking their strategies and banking on the govt to regulate online companies.
Modi's sandalwood gift to Nepal temple tops list of RTI queries
Rediff.com3 Nov 20142,500 kg of sandalwood to Pashupatinath temple cost India Rs 1.9 crore, reports Nivedita Mookerji
India hub gives Tesco stores robotic technology leg-up
Rediff.com27 Oct 2014Helping UK outlets get wearable devices, robotics; apps to identify empty kitchen jars and auto-order likely soon
Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO
Rediff.com15 Oct 2014The Prime Minister's Office has clarified that the total sanctioned strength of the PMO has been around 525 in the period 2011-14. As against this, the actual strength of the PMO in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 was in the range of 407 to 411. The number has now declined to 385.
Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg
Rediff.com10 Oct 2014In fact, a $1-million initial fund has been announced to help developers build apps and new services, including for more local-language content, and a contest has been launched, too.
Big Billion Day sale cost Flipkart big; govt takes notice
Rediff.com9 Oct 2014CCI investigation into predatory pricing likely
Modi instructs ministries to curtail foreign, domestic tours
Rediff.com2 Oct 2014Secretaries were told to give their proposals at least 10 days ahead of a tour.
India's e-commerce ready to recreate Alibaba magic?
Rediff.com1 Oct 2014In spite of the mega IPO of Alibaba, Flipkart-Myntra is not thinking of a public offering at this point
Jeff Bezos reminds Flipkart he is the boss
Rediff.com30 Sep 2014Prominent print advertisements on Monday pitched Amazon's discount strategy against Flipkart's.
US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune
Rediff.com28 Sep 2014Indian-American business leaders meet to discuss ways to make this initiative a success.
Mukesh Ambani, Adani to join Modi's business meetings in US
Rediff.com24 Sep 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not taking along an industry delegation to the US but top representatives of India Inc are likely to travel to New York and Washington to be part of the power-packed business meetings and receptions being hosted for him.
Modi's US visit: India Inc still guessing on delegation
Rediff.com23 Sep 2014No business delegation has been cleared yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit to America from Friday.
Walmart to take over Carrefour stores in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra
Rediff.com6 Sep 2014Carrefour had in July announced it was exiting the India market
100 days of Modi Govt: No major decisions yet, but on right path
Rediff.com27 Aug 2014Most top industrialists rate PM's first 100 days in office as 'good', primarily due to his intentions, not concrete policy measures.
100 days of Modi Govt: No major decisions yet, but on right path
Rediff.com27 Aug 2014Most top industrialists rate PM's first 100 days in office as 'good', primarily due to his intentions, not concrete policy measures.
PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles
Rediff.com26 Aug 2014Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.