News for '-co-founder-of'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

Play active role in building society, IITians told

Play active role in building society, IITians told

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

IITians need to play a larger role in nation building and contribute to society. This could vary from mentorship, creation of jobs and broader wealth creation, said Nandan Nilekani, co-chairman and co-founder of Infosys Technologies Ltd, during the weekend.

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

"It is not in our interest to allow use of Pakistan's territory for terror outside," Khan said.

'Outsourcing industry is here to stay'

'Outsourcing industry is here to stay'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Countries that adapt to change and are on the cutting edge of IT innovation will come out of the recession stronger than before. Any number of countries could emerge stronger but that's up to their governmental leadership and the strength of their IT industry.

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Competition with Google is fun: Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, which recently launched its own search platform on Friday described its competition with Google as 'fun competition'.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Pak can't use US funds for 'fighting India': Kerry

Pak can't use US funds for 'fighting India': Kerry

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

During his brief visit to Pakistan, Kerry was asked to clarify the wording with regard to caveats associated with spending the KLB money on Pakistan's nuclear programme.

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Parekh, who is joining the company from Capgemini, will take over on January 2, 2018..

US: Envoy Ronen Sen meets Senator Cornyn

US: Envoy Ronen Sen meets Senator Cornyn

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Indian Ambassador to the US, Ronen Sen met influential American Senator John Cornyn in Washington to discuss the two countries' "shared fight" against terrorism.

Austerity! Nilekani may shift out of 5-star hotel

Austerity! Nilekani may shift out of 5-star hotel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Nandan Nilekani, chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, is the latest to join a host of politicians taking to austerity and is likely to shift to the modest Karnataka Bhavan here from a 5-star hotel.

Net gambling tycoon Dikshit forfeits $300 million

Net gambling tycoon Dikshit forfeits $300 million

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

An Indian millionaire who owns an Internet gambling company has pleaded guilty to violating American laws and has agreed to forfeit $300 million as part of the deal.

'We have hedged about 44% of our revenues'

'We have hedged about 44% of our revenues'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

The June quarter turned sour for MindTree as forex losses pushed the company into the red despite logging strong growth in revenues.

SpiceJet's chief operating officer quits

SpiceJet's chief operating officer quits

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

SpiceJet's chief operating officer Sanjiv Kapoor has resigned after two years of service.

From French teacher to CEO

From French teacher to CEO

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

In a telephone interview with rediff.com's Shifra Menezes, this go-getter shares her success story and a few words of advice for budding businessmen and women.

Practise Jihad through technology: IM founder

Practise Jihad through technology: IM founder

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Riyaz Bhatkal, the founder of the Indian Mujahideen, allegedly told members of the terror outfit that Jihad should be practised not just through weapons but also through technology."Both Riyaz and his brother Iqbal, co-founder of the IM, said that Jihad is the right and duty of every Muslim and that in the 21st century, Jihad should be practised through technology," Mubin Shaikh, an arrested IM member, has confessed before a magistrate.

Now, hotels to offer Muslim-friendly facilities!

Now, hotels to offer Muslim-friendly facilities!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The world's first online hotel reference tool dedicated to Muslim travellers has been launched in Abu Dhabi.

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

JuD and FIF were proscribed under an ordinance that has been lapsed.

Party-perfect Inaugural wear

Party-perfect Inaugural wear

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

The best way to note Obama's historical swearing in is in stylish, but subdued, duds.

Madoff-hit fund manager ends life

Madoff-hit fund manager ends life

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

A French fund manager, who lost more than $1.4 billion in the multi-billion-dollar Bernard Madoff scandal, was found dead in his Manhattan office in New York and is believed to have committed suicide.

'In slowdown, invest in professional development'

'In slowdown, invest in professional development'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Ganesh Chella, co-founder of Totus Consulting Services, talks about what young professionals should do to tide over the tough economic times ahead.

Sabeer Bhatia plans Rs 50,000-crore Nano City

Sabeer Bhatia plans Rs 50,000-crore Nano City

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Realty major Parsvnath Developers on Wednesday joined hands with Sabeer Bhatia, co-founder of Hotmail, to develop a 11,138 acres knowledge city near Chandigarh, where the company will initially invest Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion).

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The US media world is suddenly agog with reports of Kosmix, a start up that could change the way people search the web, which also could be a potential threat to search engines like Google or Yahoo.

Google founder pays $5m for space station flight

Google founder pays $5m for space station flight

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Mr Brin has signed up with the space tourism company Space Adventures for priority seating on a mission that would orbit the earth.

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

VC funds invest $11 mn in SMS GupShup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The service, which enables users to form communities and blog using their mobile phones and has a user base of 12 million, has received the investment from venture capital funds Helion Ventures and Charles River Ventures. The funds will be used to fund business growth, product development and increased sales and marketing, said Rakesh Mathur, CEO and co-founder of SMS GupShup.

Why Padma wants you to talk about endometriosis

Why Padma wants you to talk about endometriosis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Approximately 25 mn Indian women suffer from excruciating pain during their periods. What's your story?

Search deal with Yahoo! makes great sense: Ballmer

Search deal with Yahoo! makes great sense: Ballmer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

Earlier this year, Yahoo! had spurned a $47.5-billion takeover bid from the software giant. The deal was mainly opposed by its chief executive Jerry Yang. Yang who is a co-founder of Yahoo! had last month announced that he would step down as the chief executive but would remain with the firm.

Jerry Yang steps down as Yahoo! CEO

Jerry Yang steps down as Yahoo! CEO

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Yahoo! co-founder to give up CEO job after a brief, chaotic tenure.

Holiday packages: MakeMyTrip partners with IRCTC

Holiday packages: MakeMyTrip partners with IRCTC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

This would extend the choice of holidays that the web-site offers to its customers,providing travellers options ofbest-deal railway packages along with air-tickets, hotel bookings and holidays, on a single platform, a statement from the company said.

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

E-commerce companies are seeing an increase in demand for products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, flour, rice, and lentils, and personal hygiene items like sanitisers and soaps and household cleaning products. Other products include instant noodles, baby food and Ayurvedic items. "There is even a huge spike in pet food," said a person.

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Experts say the new guideline is likely to hurt foreign players more, especially card companies such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express who process and store credit card transaction data outside of India.

Why investors are putting their money on venture debt

Why investors are putting their money on venture debt

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In 2018, venture debt providers cumulatively deployed Rs 1,300 crore. This year, the market is expected to absorb venture debt of Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. So what makes this asset class so attractive?

#FirstDateFashion: How you can leave an everlasting impression

#FirstDateFashion: How you can leave an everlasting impression

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Let your first date not be the last one.

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

With Rs 100-crore endorsement kitty, is Dhoni setting up the end game?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

He is the face of the e-sports platform Dream11, the fantasy league platform, online bus ticketing platform RedBus, web hosting company, GoDaddy as well as traditional big-ticket brands such as Colgate.

Indian CEO drops buyout plans for British firm

Indian CEO drops buyout plans for British firm

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

An Indian origin CEO and co-founder of British pharma and healthcare firm, Goldshield Group, which has recently expanded its operations to India, has dropped his management buyout plan for the company.

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Jim Rogers, expert financial consultant, predicts a US recession in the near future and advises sound investment in agriculture.

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.

'Manufacturing is where wealth is created'

'Manufacturing is where wealth is created'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

An interview with Anand Sharma, co-founder of TBM Consulting Group. Sharma is also the company's president and CEO. Recently he has co-authored the book The Antidote -- How to Transform Your Business for the Extreme Challenges of the 21st Century with Gary Hourselt, who is the TBM execeutive vice president.

After BPO & KPO, now comes PPO

After BPO & KPO, now comes PPO

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Person-to-person outsourcing gains currency with small offices and individuals.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.