E-wallets sans KYC proving safe deposits for scamstersCons Parking Stolen Funds & Withdrawing Through Agents
When companies track health policyholders' regimenInsurance companies are keeping tabs on the regimen and diet of policyholders with pre-existing medical conditions, to reward those who stay on the wagon and knock those who don't.
The S-files: Get paid for valuable referrals with SpiniIt pays to know if your near and dear ones need an insurance policy or a loan. By signing up with Spini, an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers through referrals, you get a percentage
Canada Pastures - A farm-to-fork carrot success taleSahota brothers, who emigrated to Canada from the Doaba region of Punjab, are today the largest producers of carrots in western Canada. In fact, a packet of carrots, potatoes, cabbage or parsnips at
Tech startup boss on his 'Rad' workspace: 'The aim was to create a temple of excellence'At 28, Kavin Bharti Mittal can be described as a "millennial" boss. And judging from all the trend pieces about that generation, they are not enamoured with the old ways of working. Four years ago,
It's a 'super growth year' for Mumbai airportWhen the city airport was privatised, Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL), which took over its reins from the government, worked out an estimate of passenger traffic growth into and out of
Coir piths from Pollachi change terrace gardeningA traditional touch, alongside an allopath
Digigrid promises 24*7 electricity at lowest cost
Flat buyers pay big bucks for scenic view--only to find it totally blockedLife's evening sun is sinking low A few more days and I must go To meet the deeds that I have done Where there will be no setting sun. Chef Mehernosh Khajotia recites this old hymn as he looks out of
State civic corporations buck national trend, raise 90% revenue on their ownWhen it comes to meeting their financial needs, municipal corporations in Maharashtra stand apart from their counterparts from other states, with Gujarat coming close.
Startups offer interns key projects to gain value through out-of-box ideasMillion dollar worth projects and talent branding are no longer reserved for the experienced. This summer, interns -graduates and undergraduates -are being given more substantial roles in mobile-first
Suvidha special trains begin raking in profitsThe statistics were for a train between Chennai and Ernakulam on April 3. While the cost of running the train was 9.63 lakh, a regular train yielded only 5.5 lakh and a Suvidha special brought in
Euro flip, terror crimp holiday plansThe heightened security situation after the Brussels terror attacks and a fluctuating euro have dampened plans of holidays in Europe this summer.
Taxi revolution is changing the way Chennai commutesEdited | CernanFor a city that was bursting at its seams, the absence of reliable commuting options was glaring in Chennai in 2000.
The S-files: Detecting leaks in gas pipes for the biggiesFrom those experiments evolved a core team - of three students and their professor Krishnan H Balasubramanian - of Detect Technologies, a Chennai-based startup, which is today developing gumps, drones
A passage back to IndiaWith oil prices plunging, the Gulf is no longer the land of opportunity for Indian migrants workers. Many of them have lost jobs and are packing up to return home; others are settling for salary cuts
How Tesla became the most lusted after carModel 3 makes electric debut by racking up more than 2 lakh pre-orders in 24 hours. So what's driving them crazy?
Here, the Mallyas can’t get awayFor non-resident Indians in the Gulf, borrowing from local lenders at cheap rates was a breeze compared to the running around needed for a loan back home. But now as they risk default, many are
Eye on genius: The man who set up a company with an internJim McKelvey has launched successful firms and mentored bright minds, including Twitter's Jack Dorsey. He talks about spotting potential, Indian startups and why he'd like to mentor prisoners.
Companies give employees a taste of what's goodWhen Virender Aggarwal found his employees liberally spooning sugar into their coffee and tea, he was determined to inspire them to cut the white poison out their lives.
Women still stick to start-up stereotypesAllocation of Rs 500 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs under the 'Stand up India' scheme was among the high points of the Union Budget this year.
Now, a site that compares duty-free pricesFirst price comparison website for duty-free products
When the dakiya brings mail, and new mobileEvery weekday, the four postmen at the main post office diligently sort parcels from online retailers. Postman Kishoremal Sharma says he delivers an average of five to eight COD items to students.
The S-Files - Lending a helping hand to the financially challengedFinancial co helps those rejected by lenders take concrete steps to improve their credit worthiness
Slowing of Kolhapuri chappal biz puts allied units on the back footIt takes at least 15 implements to craft a single Kolhapuri slipper. A conical hammer, a razor-sharp raapi to cut and scrape leather, an assortment of needles to stitch the thick hide and a
