How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

By ending the Shiv Sena's political untouchability, the Congress is creating a level playing ground for itself in the political battle of Hindu identity, explains Sheela Bhatt. IMAGE: Congress,......

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from......

Corporates and builders are ruling India: Medha Patkar

It may not be social activist Medha Patkar's Anna Hazare moment, but the media is slowly trickling in to cover her fast-unto-death begun four days ago to protest against the high-handedness......

The nexus of sports, business, and politics

Before venturing forth into the quicksand of allegations that is the Kochi IPL let us lay out two clear markers to guide us through the murky waters. First, Shashi Tharoor's private life is just......

In red-hot AI space, funds for Indian startups cooling down: Traxcn

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funding for Indian startups in the artificial intelligence sector has seen a dramatic decrease with deal sizes shrinking, notwithstanding the buzz......

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

There’s a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi......

Zepto 'in talks' to raise funding, may become India's 1st unicorn this year

India may get its first unicorn this year as Zepto, which promises 10-minute deliveries, is in talks to get fresh funding that would take the start-up’s valuation past $1 billion. The......

Why Foreign VCs Have Shut Their Taps

Foreign investment in India's start-ups has plummeted 72 per cent to $4.58 billion so far, from $16.2 billion during the same period last year. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......