News for '-board-members'

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid a raging controversy over the introduction of lessons from the Bhagawad Gita in school textbooks, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today his government has withdrawn the notification issued in this regard.

Lodha reforms: SC likely to give final order on BCCI, Thakur

Lodha reforms: SC likely to give final order on BCCI, Thakur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday is likely to give the final order on the implementations of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee's recommendation in the Board of Control for Cricket in India including removal of the current office bearers, while the perjury charges against BCCI chief Anurag Thakur could also come up for hearing.

Vodafone board debates Hutch bid

Vodafone board debates Hutch bid

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Agency reports said Hutchison Whampoa had received bid interest in its Indian mobile business, but that the prices indicated so far were too low.

Railway bribery case: Vijay Singla, 3 others move HC for bail

Railway bribery case: Vijay Singla, 3 others move HC for bail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Delhi high court will on Friday hear the bail pleas of former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and suspended Railway Board Member Mahesh Kumar and two other accused in the Rs 10 crore cash-for-post railway bribery case.

Warne, McGrath set to join Indian Twenty20 league

Warne, McGrath set to join Indian Twenty20 league

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

"They've almost signed," Kapil Dev, a board member of the Indian Cricket League, told Reuters.

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'Modi is the only chance we have in creating an Indian dream like we have the American Dream out here,' one ohe judges for the 'Code for India' hackathon in California tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Canada Olympics caught in sex harassment scandal

Canada Olympics caught in sex harassment scandal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The Canadian Olympic Committee apologised to its employees on Wednesday and unveiled sweeping changes to workplace policies in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal that forced former president Marcel Aubut to resign.

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Prajnesh shocks Paire at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Thursday's match was just Venus Williams's seventh of the year and first since January's Australian Open, where she fell to Simona Halep in the round of 32.

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Pakistan lodged six charges against umpire Darrell Hair in their complaint with the ICC.

BCCI ponders carrot-and-stick policy

BCCI ponders carrot-and-stick policy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Indian cricketers could get performance related incentives when BCCI revises its fee structure this week.

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

Crucial meet to iron out Mittal-Jharkhand rift

Crucial meet to iron out Mittal-Jharkhand rift

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The stalemate on Mittal Steel's proposed 12-million tonne Jharkhand project is likely to be sorted out at the meeting between the Jharkhand chief minister and the select board members of Mittal Steel.

Brexit: India, UK to hold trade talks

Brexit: India, UK to hold trade talks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

UK is the largest G20 investor in India.

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

BCCI's working committee to meet in Chennai as Srinivasan eyes return

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The all powerful working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet in Chennai on Tuesday to discuss the Mudgal Committe report and decide on a new date for its upcoming Annual General Meeting.

Threats to India's Startup Spring

Threats to India's Startup Spring

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Startups in India need low-cost debt for working capital, which is impossible to get.

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Why insurance firms are renegotiating rates for bank directors' indemnity

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Market leaders in this line of business - New India Assurance and Tata AIG - have begun to reassess the premium on risk exposure of their portfolio in the director's and officer's liability business.

Police arrest Zim players in currency row

Police arrest Zim players in currency row

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Two players were arrested on charges linked to violation of foreign exchange laws.

52 injured after Mahakaushal Express derails, railways order probe

52 injured after Mahakaushal Express derails, railways order probe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

8 bogies of Mahakaushal Express derail in UP, 52 injured.

Is Test cricket ready for Pinky?

Is Test cricket ready for Pinky?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

After 138 years of its origin, Test cricket, is about to get a makeover in this week's first-ever day-night Test match between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide.

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

It's still a man's world, women sidelined in India Inc

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

When it comes to key hands-on management positions, India Inc is still largely run by men.

Mantras to successfully raise money for your start-up

Mantras to successfully raise money for your start-up

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Dayakar Pushkoor, founder partner of Naya Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, lists what young aspiring entrepreneurs should know and do before they start-up and how they can raise money from VCs.

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Right man in the wrong (Owaisi's) party?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Has Owaisi's MIM become an albatross for Imtiaz Jaleel, former journalist and the party's candidate in Aurangabad?

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday launched a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government and announced a nationwide campaign to counter right wing forces.

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani's snip-friendly attitude is nothing new

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Ashoke Pandit took to Facebook to slam Nihalani, saying Anushka Sharma's NH10 was a victim of his 'crass functioning'.

Crony capitalists may be behind oust-Rajan calls, hints Pai

Crony capitalists may be behind oust-Rajan calls, hints Pai

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Rajan has been facing continuous attacks by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy and some other sections, who have alleged that he has failed to lower interest rates and boost the economy

After dissolving top body, Infy to have 9 exec officers

After dissolving top body, Infy to have 9 exec officers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Top decision-making body, executive council, will be dissolved on April 1.

L&T bullish on Scania deal

L&T bullish on Scania deal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Larsen & Toubro has just announced a tie up with Sweden-based Scania to distribute its multi-axle trucks.

WPP launches KPO unit

WPP launches KPO unit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

IOC ethics committee looks into Rio payment claims

Hyperloop One: The future is here!

Hyperloop One: The future is here!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Hyperloop is a new way to move people and things at airline speeds for the price of a bus ticket. It's on-demand, energy-efficient and safe. Rob Lloyd, CEO & board member of Hyperloop One talks about the company's plan to harness the potential of the world's densely populated geography through the technology.

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

WikiLeaks: Did Modi help the Ford Foundation?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Ford Foundation, whose financing came under scrutiny in India last year, appears to have received help from John Podesta, chairman of the Clinton Campaign, to resolve the issue for which he is believed to have spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi too, according to latest emails released by WikiLeaks.

On OROP, only assurance, no action from defence minister

On OROP, only assurance, no action from defence minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Good news soon on the long-standing demand of ex-servicemen, promises Manohar Parrikar

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

Bundesliga club sacks Indian-origin manager

Bundesliga club sacks Indian-origin manager

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Robin Dutt, Indian-origin manager of the German football Bundesliga first division club VfB Stuttgart, has been sacked following the team's relegation from the premier league.

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Kejriwal to hold fundraising dinner; at Rs 20,000 per head

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

he Aam Aadmi Party will host a fundraising dinner in Bengaluru on March 15 during AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's two-day visit to the city.

Okocha, Popovic move to Qatar

Okocha, Popovic move to Qatar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha has signed a one-year contract with Qatari first division team Sports Club, while Australia's Tony Popovic is also moving to the Gulf state.