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Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

CEO Ravanan, 2 others quit Mindtree after L&T takeover

CEO Ravanan, 2 others quit Mindtree after L&T takeover

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Reports had suggested that the construction major had asked Ravanan to step down as the new owners were preparing the grounds for a top management overhaul at the Bengaluru-based company.

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

A lot of my decisions are based on idealism, says N R Narayana Murthy

Sebi to look into Tata-Mistry saga

Sebi to look into Tata-Mistry saga

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The price movement and trading volumes for few days prior to Mistry's ouster will also be looked into

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior BCCI members feel that the "decision to buckle under government pressure" may lead to the Board losing its autonomy despite being financially independent.

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Controversial AIB Roast video pulled down from Youtube

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The move comes close on the heels of a written complaint by president of Brahman Ekta Seva Santha.

AI director ops sacked after failing pre-flight alcohol test

AI director ops sacked after failing pre-flight alcohol test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

He was grounded by the airline on Sunday after he tested positive for alcohol in two breath analyser (BA) tests before he was to operate Air India's New Delhi-London flight.

Retail veteran passes away

Retail veteran passes away

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Pillai had over 20 years' experience in the consumer goods and retail sector, the last 15 with RPG Retail, the Future Group and Reliance Retail, where he was board member and chief executive.

Chopper probe: Khaitan accepted receiving payment from European middlemen

Chopper probe: Khaitan accepted receiving payment from European middlemen

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The former board member of Aeromatrix, which was allegedly used to route bribe amount, denied the payments were part of kick backs to clinch the deal.

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Would like to know what selectors think about Dhoni's future: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Ganguly also said that he would like to speak to Dhoni and know what he wants.

Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The rival promoter group and the entire block of public institutions voted against Basant Jhawar.

Ranbir, Ash's steamy scenes chopped off from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ranbir, Ash's steamy scenes chopped off from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Karan Johar's much-awaited film will hit the screens on October 28!

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

Jet to operate 40 more planes by April-end

Jet to operate 40 more planes by April-end

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Jet's operating fleet reduced from 103 planes in October 2018 to 35 now, leading to massive cancellations and a surge in airfares

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

'He is a role model for Indian industry.'

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Adverse action on audit firms may put IT cos in a spot

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Currently, Deloitte, EY and KPMG with their associates work as statutory auditors of most of the top league domestic IT services firms. Owing to many alleged auditing lapses, the regulators have either imposed restrictions on the audit firms or are seeking to do so.

Cyrus Mistry drives a Tata Safari. Will TCS investors ride in Jaguars?

Cyrus Mistry drives a Tata Safari. Will TCS investors ride in Jaguars?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Does India's most valued company give hope to its investors that they, too, might drive a Jaguar some day?

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Mistry's ouster: How the tables turned at Bombay House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

What could be the reason for this swift change in less than four years of Mistry taking charge? People in the know said it was building up. The latest trigger was Tata Power's acquisition of Welspun Renewables' solar and power assets

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

A high-level panel led by former RBI governor Bimal Jalan, set up to decide the appropriate capital reserves that the central bank should maintain, on Wednesday finalised its report.

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

RSS, BJP reach out to Muslims ahead of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The meeting is seen as part of efforts by the RSS and the BJP to reach out to the Muslim community and send out a message of peace and harmony.

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Chitra Ramkrishna quits as NSE CEO; Ravichandran interim chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Ramkrishna's exit comes at a time when NSE has been in focus over a new regulatory framework for high frequency trades and co-location facilities, which some believe give undue advantage to some brokers and traders

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Infosys global sales head quits; 11th top-level exit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India's second largest software services firm, Infosys on Thursday saw the exit of its global head of strategic sales, marketing and alliances Prasad Thrikutam.

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

Naresh Goyal writes to Jet staff assuring early resolution

Naresh Goyal writes to Jet staff assuring early resolution

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The airline is sitting on a debt pile of over Rs 8,200 crore and has defaulted thrice since January, including on some forex debt.

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

After blockbuster IPO, IRCTC makes grand debut on stock market

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The company's market valuation stood at Rs 10,972 crore in morning trade.

Sikka looks to tap Infy co-founders' expertise

Sikka looks to tap Infy co-founders' expertise

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Reaches out to Kris Gopalakrishnan to mentor the company's science and technology initiatives.

Goodbye Infosys! Murthy to spend time with grandchildren

Goodbye Infosys! Murthy to spend time with grandchildren

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Grandchildren and books will take up most of NR Narayana Murthy's time after he retires for the second time from the company he co-founded with six friends over three decades ago.

Raje's letter 'slams BJP top brass'

Raje's letter 'slams BJP top brass'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

As her parting shot, Vasundhara Raje, who quit as leader of the opposition in Rajasthan, on Friday shot off a controversial letter to all Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board members accusing the party central leadership of mishandling her resignation issue.

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Football transfers: Cavani joins Man United on deadline day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.

Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys

Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Experts believe the merits of Infosys' insiders lie in their youth.

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rana Kapoor: The banker who said 'YES' to a chosen few

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The bank was worth over Rs 80,000 crore as recently as September 2017. The lender had grown at breakneck speed, helped perhaps by Rana Kapoor's reputation as a banker, willing to aggressively write checks.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

'Superstar chairmen across corporate India don't want to give up power'

'Superstar chairmen across corporate India don't want to give up power'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Tata Sons controversy has raised governance concerns. Arun Duggal and Mohandas Pai on the role of independent directors in such conflict situations.

'Let's stop this gender bias on corporate boards'

'Let's stop this gender bias on corporate boards'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Many boards insist on "proven", "experienced" directors when it comes to appointing women.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

After weeks of silence Sahitya Akademi condemns acts of intolerance

After weeks of silence Sahitya Akademi condemns acts of intolerance

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Strongly condemning the killing of writer MM Kalburgi, Sahitya Akademi today passed a unanimous resolution appealing to state and central governments to take steps to prevent such incidents and asked authors to take back the awards they had returned to protest against "rising intolerance".