Sharleen D'Souza, Akshara Srivastava

All stories by Sharleen D'Souza, Akshara Srivastava

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'
Rediff.com2 days ago

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it...

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand
Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought...

Indra Nooyi's Career Advice For Women
Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'Women must prioritise financial security.'

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026
Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups
Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Makers of spirits, beer, and wine are working to identify new markets of growth as two...

Bangladesh Telecast Ban Won't Hurt IPL
Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

According to experts, the ban will not result in revenue loss for the BCCI or the IPL...

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom
Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?
Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully...

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'
Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of...

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides
Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics...

'The Big Fat Indian Wedding Has Only Gotten Fatter'
Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'...since the pandemic, driven by the worlds of influencers and Bollywood.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand
Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged...

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%
Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7...

Tourism Faces Jolt After Delhi Blast
Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'Tourists from long-haul markets such as the US, UK, and Western Europe are especially...

Britannia Industries looks to drive volume-led growth
Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Britannia Industries is looking to drive volume-led growth as it looks to target...

Trent profit up 11%, revenue rises 16%
Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Trent on Friday reported a 11.3 per cent on year rise in...

Glowcations: When Travel Becomes Skincare Routine
Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

More Indians are choosing trips based on beauty rituals, skincare treatments and access...

'Napcations' Catch On In India
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Instead of ticking off bucket-list activities, 'Nap'cations revolve around curated...

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The Pahalgam terror attacks and the conflict that followed were a big blow to local...

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit
Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the...