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Rail Budget 2013 is reformist and forward-looking: PM

Rail Budget 2013 is reformist and forward-looking: PM

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

He feels that the Budget presents a realistic picture of railway finances.

Jayesh Sanghrajka is interim CFO of Infosys

Jayesh Sanghrajka is interim CFO of Infosys

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Sanghrajka has spent 13 years in Infosys over two stints and has performed various leadership roles in the finance section.

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Infosys' first non-founder CEO had been granted 232,329 RSUs at Rs 5 a unit.

Parliament stalled again amid growing call for PM's resignation

Parliament stalled again amid growing call for PM's resignation

Rediff.com6 May 2013

With a series of scams battering the government, Parliament was paralysed again on Monday, as an aggressive Opposition demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union ministers P K Bansal and Ashwani Kumar.

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Ghosts of Panaya, Skava continue to haunt Infosys

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

In 2015, Infosys, under the leadership of then CEO Vishal Sikka, had bought Israeli automation technology firm Panaya for around $ 200 million and e-commerce service provider Skava for $1 20 million. The buyouts were mired in controversy owing to allegation of over-payment apart from not being an ideal fit.

Railway Minister announces 19 new trains

Railway Minister announces 19 new trains

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal announced introduction of 19 new train services, extension of three and increase in frequency of five trains acceding to demands of MPs.

INSIDE the railway bribery express

INSIDE the railway bribery express

Rediff.com4 May 2013

In its FIR registered against eight persons, including Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla, CBI said Kumar had agreed to pay "illegal gratification" of Rs 10 crore to co-accused Sandeep Goyal, a businessman, for his appointment at a more lucrative post of Member (electrical) of Railway Board.

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Growth over September 2017 in the used vehicles space has been a staggering 40 per cent.

IOC expects share sale at Rs 450, FPO in late Jan

IOC expects share sale at Rs 450, FPO in late Jan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

IOC has hired six banks, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and ICICI Securities, to handle the public offer.

Ola may put international expansion plans in neutral gear

Ola may put international expansion plans in neutral gear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Ola was supposed to expand to the Netherlands, Kenya, Dubai, Israel, and Brazil.

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Now, railways expected to go on a slow chug

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Railway officials said important projects at crucial stages would now be stuck for a long time.

Coal-gate scam: CBI shortlists 500 phone calls for scrutiny

Coal-gate scam: CBI shortlists 500 phone calls for scrutiny

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has identified for closer scrutiny 500 phone calls from out of the 1,000 intercepted calls mainly among the four arrested accused in the alleged Rs 10 crore Railway bribery scandal.

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Pradeep Singh Kharola is new Air India CMD

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national airline at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic divestment.

Rly Min's nephew arrested for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe

Rly Min's nephew arrested for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe

Rediff.com4 May 2013

In a sensational case of alleged bribery of Rs.90 lakh for fixing a top level position in the government, Railway Minister P K Bansal's nephew was arrested on Friday by the Central Bureau of Investigation which also held a member of the railway board.

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

How Zeta acquired Unicorn status in the very first round of funding

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In the start-up world, hitting the $1-billion mark, which accords the "Unicorn" tag, is a milestone. Enterprises typically reach the milestone only by series C or series D, or three to four funding rounds later. Zeta achieved it at the first one. On May 25, the six-year-old banking tech firm raised $250 million from Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, at a post-money valuation of $1.45 billion. "This is the first time we have raised institutional money," Zeta co-founder Bhavin Turakhia beamed on the conference call. This trajectory is uncommon in start-ups.

How Yogi asserts his authority against party pressure

How Yogi asserts his authority against party pressure

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It was conveyed that he would not have a free rein in making bureaucratic postings. Sunil Bansal, handpicked by BJP president Amit Shah to execute his UP blueprint, has made it clear the party's writ would run over the government. But Adityanath has institutionalised a system to keep Bansal out, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Bansal said he would also pursue for the approval of projects identified as being of national importance, including the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh, Jammu-Poonch via Akhnoor, Tanakpur-Bageshwar and Parsuramkund-Rupai.

Rail Budget 2013: E-ticketing from mobile phones

Rail Budget 2013: E-ticketing from mobile phones

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

A more efficient and people sensitive Railway Services system is being rolled out with Next Generation technology, which would make e-ticketing possible through mobile phones as also provide SMS alerts on reservation status.

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy is Infy's new CFO

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Nilanjan Roy spent 13 years with Bharti Airtel, prior to which he worked for 15 years with Unilever across their global operations.

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Start-ups master the art of deal making

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

No longer an in-house task; hiring legal eagles is now becoming norm for M&As, fundraising

Bribery case: Rail minister denies any relation with Garg

Bribery case: Rail minister denies any relation with Garg

Rediff.com7 May 2013

In response to a report in a section of media, Railway Minister P K Bansal on Tuesday clarified that Ajay Garg, an alleged middleman in the Rs 10 crore bribery case, has no connection with him.

Flipkart in kitty, Walmart plans IPO in 4 years

Flipkart in kitty, Walmart plans IPO in 4 years

Rediff.com13 May 2018

In a filing with the US Security and Exchange Commission on Friday, Walmart said it would allow the initial public offering of Flipkart in four years at a valuation no less than what it invested in the e-commerce firm, if a grouping of minority shareholders asks for it.

Who is India's Railway Minister?

Who is India's Railway Minister?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Pawan Kumar Bansal prefers to maintain a low profile and people who work with him say the minister is "very courteous".

Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

He met the chief minister twice but was scolded and forced to leave, Chhotelal said.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Printland struts online, heads for a face-off

Printland struts online, heads for a face-off

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Incubated at Aegis, the company finds its feet in the nascent India market for online printing, bustling with rivals from abroad & home.

Meet India's 'courteous' railway minister

Meet India's 'courteous' railway minister

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Pawan Kumar Bansal prefers to maintain a low profile and people who work with him say the minister is "very courteous".

Rs 63,363-cr annual plan for Railways in 2013-14

Rs 63,363-cr annual plan for Railways in 2013-14

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Annual Plan for Railways in 2013-14 financial year is proposed at Rs 63,363 crore, Union Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said.

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

Railway minister blames huge rush for Allahabad stampede

Railway minister blames huge rush for Allahabad stampede

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Bansal said: "Till now death toll has reached 36. There has been no collapse of foot-over-bridge or any railing on the station. I want to clear that stampede occurred due to people reaching in large numbers. We had made arrangements before start of the Kumbh. We have come to know that people turned in large numbers resulting in stampede."

Ashes fixing: My son not involved in fixing, says Joban's father

Ashes fixing: My son not involved in fixing, says Joban's father

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Father of the former Delhi age-group cricketer, caught in the Ashes spot-fixing controversy, says his son has never even been to England or Australia, let alone fix matches involving the two countries.

Rail fares likely to go up further

Rail fares likely to go up further

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

He noted that the diesel price hike has put an additional burden of Rs 3,300 crore on Railways.

Internal battles adding to the Congress party's troubles?

Internal battles adding to the Congress party's troubles?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

While I&B Minister Manish Tewari seems desperate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, the Congress leadership is having a tough time choosing the right candidates. Anita Katyal reports

Migraine vs headache: What you must know

Migraine vs headache: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A family history of migraine is the most potent and consistent risk factor for migraine, warns Dr Jaideep Bansal.

Minister reiterates need for rail fare rise

Minister reiterates need for rail fare rise

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The railways are in the process of forming a Rail Tariff Authority but Bansal said the fare rise would be independent of the formation.

New Railway Minister hints at fare hike

New Railway Minister hints at fare hike

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

New Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday gave ample hint of a possible passenger fare hike to improve services in the railways.

Sangma has vitiated Prez poll campaign: Pranab camp

Sangma has vitiated Prez poll campaign: Pranab camp

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

UPA Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee's camp on Saturday hit back at opposition-backed candidate P A Sangma for raking up fresh allegations against his candidature saying the campaign was being "vitiated".

Rail coaches built after 2016-17 to have bio-toilets

Rail coaches built after 2016-17 to have bio-toilets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The bio-toilets, which have been indigenously developed by Indian Railways and DRDO, have been installed for in-service trials in nine trains, he said during Question Hour.

Rail Minister hints at passenger fare hike

Rail Minister hints at passenger fare hike

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Thursday hinted at a hike in passenger fare as he asked Parliamentarians to be "realistic" if they want the railways to move forward.