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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups

A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India

The Tatas Have Broken the Consumer Jinx with Titan

Titan muscled into this business by becoming the master of the 2,000-sq-ft retail store

FIFA World Cup: Boost to Brazil's Tourism

Medical Services at Home: Burmans Expand Their Market

The biggest plus for this service would be the convenience for patients and their families

World Cup Stadiums: Cost to Host

India Warms Up to Mobile Apps

Brown University's Aim: Create Intellectual Entrepreneurs

Christina Paxson, president of Brown University in the US, explained her plans to rejuvenate the college

Which Business Book Should You Read this Summer?

Too persnickety for Thomas Piketty? Brave enough to read The Confidence Code? Or should you just chill out with Stress Test?

Food Retail Losses: Rs 13,000 Crore in 7 Years

Quotes on Bicycling

Tim Hwang: Part Huckster Part Activist On The Internet

Tim Hwang plants ideas all over the internet, even if he has to scam a little bit to make them stick

Sticker Apps Spell Big Money In Asia. Now In The West Too?

Young Asians spend millions on cute images they obsessively text one another. Entrepreneurs are betting the craze won't get lost in translation to the West

DMI: Cashing In On The 'Bring Your Own Device' Trend

Sunny Bajaj turned the mundane job of managing a mobile workforce into a raucous success

Unlikely Luxury: $150 Floor Mats For Cars

By wrapping $150 car floor liners in the flag, WeatherTech's David MacNeil is creating one of the world's more unlikely luxury brands

A Safer Cigarette? Philip Morris Is Working On It

Philip Morris International is quietly developing a next-generation cancer stick that could replicate the traditional smoking experience, while killing fewer customers. An exclusive peek inside

Andhra's Pesticide-Free Farming: An Inconclusive Experiment

The Andhra government's department of rural development has implemented pesticide free farming on 30 lakh acres. But agricultural scientists say their methods are unproven and not as effective as claimed

'The Federal Reserve Learnt the Lessons Of The Great Depression': Former Governor Randall Kroszner

Randall Kroszner, a former governor of the Federal Reserve System, says those lessons enabled the Fed to prevent a repeat of the great crisis

India's E-Tail Battleground: Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal Fight for Top Slot

The ecommerce industry is currently a regulatory quagmire and customer loyalty is hard to come by. However, armed with deep pockets and tailored strategies, Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal are jockeying for the number one slot in the Indian ecommerce market

The Return of NSE Mid Cap Funds

Since September last year, the NSE Mid Cap Index has recorded a dramatic rise, outperforming the Nifty. Retail and institutional investors are once again turning to mid-cap companies, many of which are riding the coat-tails of growth and optimism of small-town India

'India Can Translate Optimism Into Real Growth': Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley

In a chat with Forbes India, Morgan Stanley's Chetan Ahya says the government is already making the right noises. This will help boost corporate sector profitability and revive private investments

My London: Panasonic India's Daizo Ito Shares Tips

Everything takes time, so don't rush around

10 Most Powerful Women in the World

Our definitive annual guide to the extraordinary icons, game changers and ceiling crashers who are asserting themselves on the world stage. Eighteen newcomers join the list this year, which is based on dollars and impact

Power Shift: Can Mary Barra Fix General Motors?

Mary Barra made history by working her way into Detroit's car-guy club and becoming the first female CEO of General Motors. Now, can she fix the company?

Goodies For Your Home and Yourself

A pick of the best, the latest, the greenest, the quirkiest, the most luxurious... that money can buy

Old School: Centuries-old Universities

The new education minister's lack of a college degree has caused a mini furore. So, when did the concept of a college degree first come up anyway?

Titan Looking Beyond Tanishq To Fast-Track Growth

Having escaped the axeman in 2001, Tanishq became the undisputed jewel in Titan's crown. But despite his confidence in the jewellery brand, Managing Director Bhaskar Bhat is also counting on Titan Eye Plus and Fastrack to meet the company's 20 percent growth target consistently. And, as recent numbers show, his faith is not misplaced

Cycling in New Zealand Is A Trip Into The Past

Cycling in New Zealand's Otago is a journey into the lives of those who dot its landscape, and history

The Tastes of the Monsoon

Different parts of India celebrate the rain with their unique dishes

How Syed Safawi Scripted Viom Networks' Turnaround

The last two years have seen a turnaround in Viom Networks' fortunes, but the telecom tower company cannot afford complacency

Inside the Reva factory

With solar-powered units inspired by trees, vertical gardens and noiseless technology, the Mahindra Reva factory resembles a futuristic retreat rather than a manufacturing facility