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From sari-seller to Producer No 1

From sari-seller to Producer No 1

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Vashu Bhagnani is ready to launch his son Jaccky in Kal Kissne Dekha, opposite another newcomer Vaishali Desai. He tells us about his journey to stardom.

India's prescription to improve trade with Afganisthan

India's prescription to improve trade with Afganisthan

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Afghanistan would have to harness the economic opportunities for its people and provide gainful employment to its youth.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.

At 26, he heads two successful businesses

At 26, he heads two successful businesses

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Meet 26-year-old entrepreneur Aadil Bandukwala. At the age of 26, he is the CEO and owner of not one, but two companies -- a web consultancy firm called Leading Minds and the quirkily-named recruitment agency Talent Onions. In an interview with rediff.com's Insiyah Vahanvaty, Aadil discusses his career, his passion for entrepreneurship and what it's like to run two organisations of his very own on a day-to-day basis.

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.' 'So on whose neck will the sword fall next?' 'To that extent, the outing of the ICICI Bank-Videocon story is cathartic,' says Shekhar Gupta.

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

Entrepreneurship: 'An idea is an opportunity'

Entrepreneurship: 'An idea is an opportunity'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Rehan Yar Khan of the Indian Angel Network discusses how young entrepreneurs should go ahead with their startup companies.

Jobs in a jiffy: A startup for startups

Jobs in a jiffy: A startup for startups

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Khinvasara decided that he wanted to educate people about the benefits of working in startups and in the process build a business.

Modi says make in India, but even 'thalis' are from China

Modi says make in India, but even 'thalis' are from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Entrepreneurs, however, say they are unsure when the many obstacles in India will be cleared.

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

Can India become a scientific power?

Can India become a scientific power?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

How TED hopes to change the world

How TED hopes to change the world

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'Our real future is the boy in the slum and the girl in the village.' 'We need to find the voices that can empower them to lead a better life,' TED Talks' Chris Anderson tells Niraj Bhatt.

How India transformed its image

How India transformed its image

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Kalita also spoke of a major story they broke on corruption in the education ministry. They had expected the minister to go, but nothing happened. However, she said, there were some victories in the fight against corruption, and in India one should celebrate even the small victories.

Goldman Sachs, ISB mentor women entrepreneurs

Goldman Sachs, ISB mentor women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The big cities have been covered and the roll-out in tier-II towns has begun. The aim is to reach out to 1,100 women by the end of 2013

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Ease of doing biz is fine but what about corporate ethics

Ease of doing biz is fine but what about corporate ethics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Over the past year we have heard a lot about policy reforms to improve the ease of doing business in India.

An entrepreneurial mindset needs to be encouraged: Kalraj Mishra

An entrepreneurial mindset needs to be encouraged: Kalraj Mishra

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

'I have tried to make it easier for the small scale entrepreneur to do business and cut through the red tape.'

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

5 trends that will reshape India'a real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India'a real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Now the film, the maiden venture of Ram Mohan, a management graduate-turned-movie producer, has become an entrepreneurship case study for the Indian School of Business.

10 things I learned working at a start-up

10 things I learned working at a start-up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A college student and aspiring entrepreneur lists out the advantages of working at start-ups

Kartik Wahi: Lessons from my entrepreneurial journey

Kartik Wahi: Lessons from my entrepreneurial journey

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

In the first of a four-part series, Claro Energy co-founder Kartik Wahi takes you through his entrepreneurial journey

'99% of decisions start-ups take is not because of vision'

'99% of decisions start-ups take is not because of vision'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Author of The Start Up Diaries, Gagan Jain, discusses how he wrote a book on entrepreneurs, in English, despite his vernacular background

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

For 'Make in India', first 'Innovate in India'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 'Make in India' vision cannot survive in the long-term without concrete measures to build a concurrent 'Create in India' movement.

Indian CEOs need to exploit existing skills: India Inc

Indian CEOs need to exploit existing skills: India Inc

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Indian CEOs already have most of the skills to take on the world.

Mukesh Ambani is richest Indian for the 8th year

Mukesh Ambani is richest Indian for the 8th year

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

In the Forbes rich list Mukesh Ambani is ranked 39th.

#LifeLessons: Be the average guy

#LifeLessons: Be the average guy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Bestselling author and top banker Ravi Subramanian tells you why effort is essential for success.

10 rules of discipline for start-up founders

10 rules of discipline for start-up founders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Yes, startups neither have a rigid structure, nor do they have to be uptight about things, but basic discipline is a must, and it is in the hands of startup founders to inculcate some rules within the team.

Now, software solution for SMEs in 3 minutes

Now, software solution for SMEs in 3 minutes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Two ex-IIT Kharagpur students have decided to come out of their comfortable professional zones to create a venture called 'Demazi', which would enable SMEs to create their own IT solution online at a minimal cost. SMEs owners can log on to the website and key in the requirments they need from the software.

Sex workers turn entrepreneurs, get WB grant

Sex workers turn entrepreneurs, get WB grant

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Ashodaya Samithi, an organisation of female, male and transgender sex workers in Karnataka, is addressing the issue of social stigma and discrimination towards HIV+ sex workers and sex workers in general by promoting entrepreneurship among them. Its efforts towards this has given shape to an innovative and sustainable project -- a community kitchen in Mysore.

Innovation needs more plug points

Innovation needs more plug points

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Technology start-ups in India garnered an estimated $6-10 million in 2007, but most are struggling to break-even on their initial Reserach & Development investments. Does the problem lie with what are supposed to have developed as the seedbeds of innovation -India's universities?

Mr Mallya's case is only the tip of the iceberg

Mr Mallya's case is only the tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The clean-up process begun by the Reserve Bank of India runs the risk of spiralling out of control.

For him business was about making a difference

For him business was about making a difference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The fifth excerpt from Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, the story of 25 IIM Ahmedabad graduates who chose the rough road of entrepreneurship.

India more focused about healthcare reforms: USAID chief

India more focused about healthcare reforms: USAID chief

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

United States Agency for International Development's Administrator Dr Raj Shah has said the public-private partnerships the USAID has been pushing for in India has overcome much of the notorious entrenched bureaucratic hurdles and red tape that has hitherto been a bane to development, particularly in alleviating acute health care deficiencies in the system.

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

13 handy tips for young entrepreneurs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Starting up an independent business? Virender Kapoor has these words of advice for you.

'Attitude can't be taught in B-schools'

'Attitude can't be taught in B-schools'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Information, attitude and wisdom are to me the common ingredients of most successes. Aspiring professionals often ask me which B-school would be the best for them.

SC/ST role in economy? India Inc in dark

SC/ST role in economy? India Inc in dark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The government, industry and civil society groups agree they have no data, which they admit are the building blocks for any action for inclusive growth.

Tata to inaugurate summit on CSR in Chennai

Tata to inaugurate summit on CSR in Chennai

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata will inaugurate a two-day national summit on Corporate Social Responsibility in Chennai beginning from June 14.

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