Sharath Chowdary &Amp; Anita Babu

Stories by Sharath Chowdary &Amp; Anita Babu

iGenetic Diagnostics: The next generation pathology lab

iGenetic Diagnostics: The next generation pathology lab

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

When Prashanth Reddy's father was in an ICU he could not find a lab that would deliver a blood infection test report in 24 hours. That's where iGenetic Diagnostics, which uses molecular techniques next generation sequencing, came in.

How Dr Reddy's plans to win the US market

How Dr Reddy's plans to win the US market

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

The company has launched only 3 new products during 2015 when compared to 14 launches in 2014

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Suit alleges fraud by hiding significant deficiencies in CGMP regulations enforced by US health regulator.

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

Card-based EMI transactions dropped about 60 per cent in the first week after demonetisation and then recovered steadily. However, these are not yet back to the levels before November 8.

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

They quit jobs at Google, Apple to build the Uber for ambulances

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Ambee, an Ambulance-hailing app, is set for commercial rollout. Sharath Chowdary profiles the Uber-backed firm that aims to bring online 50% of ambulances across 60 Indian cities over 5 years.

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Homegrown start-ups like UrbanClap and AtHomeDiva will now have to compete with the global e-commerce giant. Anita Babu reports.

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Update available: How your digital wallet is becoming safer after demonetization

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2016

With the use of e-wallets gaining momentum after the note ban, e-wallet service providers have doubled down on developing new security features in their apps. Sharath Chowdary reports.

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

Reports from Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Moradabad, Tirupur, Indore, Surat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, suggest the impact of demonetisation is worsening.

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

With a surge in users and transactions in two weeks, payment wallets step up cashbacks to get more users online.

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D. Alnoor Peermohamed and Anita Babu report.

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

'India unlikely to see self-driving cars soon'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Start-Up India: Good intent but will it actually work?

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

While a three-year tax holiday and relaxation of capital gains for funds have been received favourably, others argue that not enough has been announced.

From plumbers to mehendi artists, local services at your fingertips

From plumbers to mehendi artists, local services at your fingertips

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2016

LocalOye is a Bengaluru-based marketplace for local household and personal service providers.

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Why Free Basics is so contentious in India

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

The programme has triggered a huge debate in India.

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2015

They are asking TRAI to reject the plan in the interest of protecting the citizens' right to use Internet

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

Brands should do something, but it should be done discreetly.

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2015

The firm says people can earn as much as Rs 90,000 a month

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2015

Amazon has seen its India sales growing four times this year.