News for '-bangalore-university'

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a notice for the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe charges against him.

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Movie Legend B Saroja Devi Dies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed into the ages on Monday, July 14, in Bengaluru.

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

'There will be more Kohlis, but...': Owaisi

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi, once known more for his fiery medium fast bowling than for his fiery oratory, recalls besting future India paceman Venkatesh Prasad in an inter-university final match in the early 90s.

Law student gang-raped at Bangalore University campus

Law student gang-raped at Bangalore University campus

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

A 21-year-old student of National Law School was allegedly raped by an eight-member gang inside the adjacent Jnanabharathi campus of Bangalore University, police said on Monday. The second-year student, staying in the university hostel, in her police complaint said the incident took place when she had went out with her boyfriend, who works with an IT firm, on Saturday night.

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The fresh meat and seafood delivery startup Licious plans to set up 500 stores nationwide within the next five years as part of an omnichannel strategy. The aim is to attract new users in the offline channel and encourage them to transact online as well. The move would also help the company in its efforts to achieve profitability and go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 24 months, according to the sources.

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Aptech managing director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. "All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

Mohandas Pai may co-chair Bangalore B-school

Mohandas Pai may co-chair Bangalore B-school

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The proposed Bangalore School of Economics would be on the lines of Delhi School of Economics, for which the University is awaiting clearance from the Academic Council and Syndicate.

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar was on Monday appointed as the new Indian Space Research Organisation chief. Kumar succeeds K Radhakrishnan, who retired on December 31, 2014, as the eighth chief of the prestigious space dispensation.

How she is inspiring change through films

How she is inspiring change through films

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Independent filmmaker Pavitra Chalam talks about founding her company CurleyStreet Media and how she's making a difference through films.

Police question over 80 in B'lore law student's rape

Police question over 80 in B'lore law student's rape

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The police have questioned over 80 persons, including rowdysheeters, in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 21-year old National Law School of India University student from Nepal in the Bangalore University campus.

Meet model Archana Akhil Kumar at Lakme Fashion Week

Meet model Archana Akhil Kumar at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com5 Aug 2012

We caught with this confident lass who spoke about friendship, being sexy, her hometown and success tips for being successful on the ramp.

Five arrested for raping Bangalore law student

Five arrested for raping Bangalore law student

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

The Bangalore police on Saturday arrested five people in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 21-year old student of the National Law School in the Bangalore University campus. The second-year student, who stays in the university hostel, said the incident took place when she had gone out with her boy-friend, who works with an IT firm.

Infosys chief compliance officer quits

Infosys chief compliance officer quits

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Company appoints Parvatheesam K as compliance officer.

Actress Jayamala, now a doctor!

Actress Jayamala, now a doctor!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Kannada film actress Jayamala created history of sorts when she became the only actress in the Indian film industry to be conferred a doctorate for her thesis on the rehabilitation of rural woman in Karnataka.

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Modi's favourite babu returns to Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley revealed that the government wanted to give Hasmukh Adhia a post-retirement role, but Dr Adhia said he would not work for a single day after November 30.

Intl meet on diasaster mgmt in Bangalore

Intl meet on diasaster mgmt in Bangalore

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

International meet on disaster management in Bangalore

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Bangalore

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The trainer, who is from the IAF's Testing Pilot School, was on a routine training sortie when the crash happened in Rajarajeshwarinagar area.

Bangalore cops nab man responsible for attacking churches

Bangalore cops nab man responsible for attacking churches

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Bangalore police have arrested a man who is allegedly responsible for vandalising several churches in Bangalore and Tamil Nadu in the last five years.

Infosys' B G Srinivas to join Hong Kong-based PCCW

Infosys' B G Srinivas to join Hong Kong-based PCCW

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Infosys President B G Srinivas will join Hong Kong-based diversified group PCCW as Group Managing Director in July, after ending his 15-year old stint with India's second largest IT services firm.

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Mourners in large numbers on Saturday paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours in Bangalore.

'The 3 days after Kumaraswamy takes the oath will be crucial'

'The 3 days after Kumaraswamy takes the oath will be crucial'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

'If Shivakumar and Deve Gowda play the match well, this government will complete five years.'

VOTE: Which model looks the hottest?

VOTE: Which model looks the hottest?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Image Alert: These models will make your screen MELT.

Why Murthy chose Pravin Rao as Infosys COO

Why Murthy chose Pravin Rao as Infosys COO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Pavin Rao, a 28-year company veteran, to be second-in-command at Infosys.

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru from now

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru from now

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

It's official! Bangalore is now Bengaluru, Mangalore is Mangaluru and Mysore is Mysuru from Saturday as Karnataka turned 68.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Balki: An extraordinary adman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

It's time for Infy to focus on execution, speed: B G Srinivas

It's time for Infy to focus on execution, speed: B G Srinivas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

CEO probable says the new role as president could not have come at a better time

VOTE: Who is the hottest model of 2015?

VOTE: Who is the hottest model of 2015?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

These hotties have been the toast of the fashion world this year. Vote for your favourite.

'My daughter Gauri was like my mother'

'My daughter Gauri was like my mother'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

'She hasn't done anything wrong; she fought against the bad, she fought for justice.' 'So, I know she will get justice one day.'

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Satya Nadella is the highest-paid CEO in the US. So how do the other Indian-American executives fare?

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.