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Mr. Suresh Prabhu had to resign as Railways Minister due to some unfortunate accidents that marred the end of his tenure. However, even his detractors do not deny the fact that his sincerity and hard work to put the Indian railways on track have been the highlight of his brief tenure as the Railways Minister. More here

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Faster Internet speed spurring OTT growth in India
Faster Internet speed spurring OTT growth in India - ETTelecom.com
The improvement in average Internet speed in India over the last few months is spurring growth in the Over-The-Top (OTT) sphere and may bring about a ..


Come October, Delhi Metro rides to cost up to Rs 10 more
Come October, Delhi Metro rides to cost up to Rs 10 more - Economic Times
The discounted Metro fare under the latest revision remains Rs 10 for the first 5km, but subsequently increases by Rs 10 in each slab, going up to a maximum of Rs 50.


CUHK MBA Swaps Job At IBM In India For A Digital Marketing Career In Hong Kong
CUHK MBA Swaps Job At IBM In India For A Digital Marketing Career In Hong Kong - BusinessBecause
Syed Tabish discovered his passion for digital marketing during an MBA at CUHK Business School


Govt to tie up with Amazon to expand 'Tribe India' brand
Govt to tie up with Amazon to expand 'Tribe India' brand - India Retailing
The Union government is planning to tie up with e-commerce player Amazon to expand the market for tribal handicrafts via the online retail space. According to a PTI report: Pravir Krishna, Managing Director of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), a national-level organisation under the tribal affairs ministry, said an MoU with …


MNCs dig into Indian talent pool to fill global roles
MNCs dig into Indian talent pool to fill global roles - Economic Times
Indian executives are multifaceted, agile and adaptive besides tending to be more eager to embrace challenges and adapting to new cultures.


ActionCOACH MN Honored with 2017 Franchisee of the Year Award
ActionCOACH MN Honored with 2017 Franchisee of the Year Award
ActionCOACH MN Honored with 2017 Franchisee of the Year Award Franchise News on Franchise Direct



Festive Season Sale: Flipkart trumps Amazon, says Redseer report; Amazon says report not credible
Festive Season Sale: Flipkart trumps Amazon, says Redseer report; Amazon says report not credible - News
The online festive season sales saw e-commerce behemoths Flipkart and Amazon go head-to-head in one of the largest shopping extravaganzas. While billions were expected to be made, this year's editi…


15 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Starting Out
15 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Starting Out
Invest in the right people, and be wary of overspending on unintuitive software.


Sebi tightens broker norms for commodity derivatives
Sebi tightens broker norms for commodity derivatives - Economic Times
Sebi tightens stock broker norms to curb unauthorised trades




Is the government seeking fresh ideas on the economy?
Is the government seeking fresh ideas on the economy? - Livemint
The Modi government has revived the Economic Advisory Council to the prime minister, formed an expert panel on agriculture, and extended the term of Arvind Subramanian




Sleep Deprivation May Treat Depression. But Would It Ever Be Prescribed?
Sleep Deprivation May Treat Depression. But Would It Ever Be Prescribed?
A number of studies have found that sleep deprivation may treat depression. But what to do with this information is unclear.


India vs Australia: You have to play 100 percent to beat India, says Aaron Finch
India vs Australia: You have to play 100 percent to beat India, says Aaron Finch
Aaron Finch has called the current run with Australia as his toughest time since making debut five years ago. Australia have failed to win 11 of last 13 away ODIs with the remaining two getting washed out.


Ben Stokes is real threat in England's middle order, says Moises Henriques
Ben Stokes is real threat in England's middle order, says Moises Henriques
Australia will host England in the Ashes series scheduled to begin in November this year. The first match of the series will take place in Gabba.


Shopclues founder Sandeep Aggarwal files cheating case against cofounders
Shopclues founder Sandeep Aggarwal files cheating case against cofounders
The FIR has been lodged for the alleged offences of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, forgery and cheating under the Indian Penal Code.


I will stop acting when I take up a political position officially: Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan
I will stop acting when I take up a political position officially: Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan
Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan's recent interest in politics has made headlines across the nation with severe speculation about his future plans. With rumours that he might float his own party, looks like the actor might soon stop acting. He is working on Vishwaroopam 2 and Sabash Naidu currently.


James Cameron begins production of four Avatar sequels
James Cameron begins production of four Avatar sequels
James Cameron's 2009 'Avatar' sequels are ready for production. Four sequels are said to be shot simultaneously. The first 'Avatar' sequel will release on December 18, 2020, and the next comes a year later, with the last two in December 2024 and 2025.


Dhanush croons for Vijay Yesudas-Bharathiraja's Padai Veeran
Dhanush croons for Vijay Yesudas-Bharathiraja's Padai Veeran
Actor-producer-singer Dhanush has crooned a number for Vijay Yesudas' Padai veeran. The film is directed by Dhana and has music by Karthik Raja. It also stars veteran director Bharathiraja. Incidentally, Vijay Yesudas and Dhanush had acted together in Maari.


Online buying-selling platform OLX's India CEO moving to investment firm Naspers
Online buying-selling platform OLX's India CEO moving to investment firm Naspers
Buying and selling platform for old and used goods, OLX India, has said it's CEO and f


Exclusive: Interconnect is at the heart of telecom, says TRAI chief
Exclusive: Interconnect is at the heart of telecom, says TRAI chief - Economic Times
In a consumer friendly move, India's telecom regulator TRAI has more than halved the interconnect usage charge from October 1 and said the fee would be scrapped from 2020. However, several companies have objected to the ruling. TRAI Chairman RS Sharma talks to ET Now about the new IUC, the position of telecom companies on the issue and the benefits of the new rule.


India's bullet train project reignites debate on land for 'public purpose'
India's bullet train project reignites debate on land for 'public purpose' - Economic Times
A law passed in 2013 was meant to protect the rights of farmers, ensuring consensus over land acquisitions, rehabilitation for those displaced, and adequate compensation.


Before 2.0, Amy Jackson to show her super powers as Saturn Girl in Supergirl
Before 2.0, Amy Jackson to show her super powers as Saturn Girl in Supergirl
Bollywood actor Amy Jackson has been touring Canada for a long time, but now we have finally got to know what the actor was up to. The 2.0 star has signed up to play Saturn Girl in superhero television series Supergirl. Isn't that exciting?


NMDC plans to sell nearly 49% stake in its Chhattisgarh steel plant
NMDC plans to sell nearly 49% stake in its Chhattisgarh steel plant - Livemint
NMDC is seeking a partner for its first steel venture, which has been eight years in development, to infuse working capital and provide steel-making expertise




Surgical Strikes A Message To Pakistan, More If Necessary, Says Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Surgical Strikes A Message To Pakistan, More If Necessary, Says Army Chief Bipin Rawat
"The strike was a message we wanted to communicate to them and they have understood what we mean."


How retailers can take advantage of franchise opportunities
How retailers can take advantage of franchise opportunities - India Retailing
If one wants to be a retail entrepreneur, there are many ways to start a business. You can start with sole proprietorship – e-commerce or brick-and-mortar – but starting your own brand comes with little support, so taking advantage of one of dozens of franchise opportunities and having the power of an existing brand behind …


Lenskart picks up $1Mn minority stake in the US-based 3D face modelling startup Ditto
Lenskart picks up $1Mn minority stake in the US-based 3D face modelling startup Ditto
Delhi-based Lenskart has invested $1 Mn in US-based startup Ditto for a minority stake. Ditto provides 3D face modelling for virtual trial service to eyewear retailers to improve their customer e...


Three Things Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Communicating Their Ideas
Three Things Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Communicating Their Ideas
Having worked on over 200 presentations with companies such as Oracle, Dentsu, and Nike, Eugene Cheng, co-founder of HighSpark, offers his insights. If you know how to avoid these 3 common pitfalls, your audience will remember your presentation.


Kylie Jenner pregnant, Twitterati busy speculating that it's Kim Kardashian's surrogate
Kylie Jenner pregnant, Twitterati busy speculating that it's Kim Kardashian's surrogate
The news of 20-year-old Kylie Jenner getting pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott has been hitting headlines since quite some time. But Twitterati think there's another controversy up the Kardashians' sleeve with Kylie being her half-sister Kim's surrogate mtoher.


A Rare Joint Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Bill Gates
A Rare Joint Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Bill Gates
On the occasion of the publication of Nadella's first book, out this fall, Nadella and his predecessor talk shop.


A biopic on Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj in the works
A biopic on Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj in the works
Viacom18 Motion Pictures has acquired the rights of making a movie on the life of the cricket star who grabbed the limelight after India's foray into the final of the Women's World Cup. Mithali is hoping that this movie inspires more people especially young girls to take up sports as a career.


Demand is even better than pre-GST levels: Sunil Duggal, Dabur India
Demand is even better than pre-GST levels: Sunil Duggal, Dabur India - Economic Times
FMCG major Dabur India said GST dented its sales, but was hopeful of a recovery in the next two-quarters.




GST impact: From shampoo to toothpaste, check FMCG items which have become cheaper now
GST impact: From shampoo to toothpaste, check FMCG items which have become cheaper now - Financial Express
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had already claimed that after GST rollout from July 1 commodities will be cheaper.


Ralph Lauren seeks to end counterfeit goods before India foray
Ralph Lauren seeks to end counterfeit goods before India foray - Economic Times
"This was a big seizure and we seized more than 6,000 pieces of garments and their hoardings were removed," said S K Bansal, a lawyer representing Ralph Lauren.



Reebok India says it expects license in a month or two
soon, perhaps, in one or two months from now.You never know.

E-commerce firms, including Flipkart, Amazon, rake in Rs9,000 crore during festive season sale: RedSeer
E-commerce firms, including Flipkart, Amazon, rake in Rs9,000 crore during festive season sale: RedSeer
Flipkart group accounted for 58% of the gross merchandise value (GMV), while Amazon had a 26% share during the festive season sales, according to a RedSeer report



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