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Infy provides helping hand to 'failed employees'

Infy provides helping hand to 'failed employees'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

India's second-largest IT services provider Infosys Technologies has hired recruitment services provider MaFoi to help its employees who fail to pass the final test to gain employment elsewhere.

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Earn your Master's in Information Technology

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

University of Mysore offers three degree programmes, including a Master's degree in Information Technology.

India's first health policy for HIV launched

India's first health policy for HIV launched

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The pilot initiative will provide Rs 30,000 insurance cover for 250 people living with HIV in Karnataka's six districts of Bellary, Mangalore, Mandya, Kolar, Mysore and Udupi. The insurance cover entails the beneficiary Rs 15,000 assistance for hospitalisation and a similar sum to his family in the event of his death, Sanjay Rao Chaganti, programme director of Population Services International, an NGO behind the project, said.

Navy repulses attack on ship, nabs 23 pirates

Navy repulses attack on ship, nabs 23 pirates

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

In a strong display of its prowess in the global fight against the menace of piracy threatening maritime trade near Horn of Africa, Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Mysore repulsed the pirate attack on Ethiopian flag-bearing MV Gibe that was sailing 150 nautical miles off Aden in Yemen around noon, a Navy spokesperson said in New Delhi.

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the Mysore-born Gopinath as "one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership and extensive international experience".

Israeli firms plan realty projects in South

Israeli firms plan realty projects in South

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Property and Building Corporation Limited (PBC) and Electra Real Estate Limited, part of two leading Israeli business conglomerates, on Wednesday announced their plans to build Rs 4,000-crore real estate projects in three southern cities of Hyderabad, Chennai and Mysore through a newly-incorporated Indian joint venture company, PBEL Property Development (India) Private Limited.

Dera chief leaves Karnataka for security reasons

Dera chief leaves Karnataka for security reasons

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was forced to leave Mysore for security reasons in the early hours of Monday, following protests from the Sikh community.Police sources said that Singh, who was shifted to Bangalore under tight security, left for Delhi by the early morning flight.There are widespread protests all over the country by the Sikh community, demanding Singh's arrest, after his security guards killed one person in Mumbai and fired at Sikh protest groups

Sikh protests fan out

Sikh protests fan out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

The police on Sunday shifted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to an undisclosed destination for "security reasons" amid continued protests over the gunning down of a Sikh demonstrator in Mumbai while radical groups demanded the Dera Sacha Sauda chief's immediate arrest.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The fare for the inaugural flight is Rs 1 and the tariff for the first three months is Rs 999.

In Belgaum, the linguistic divide takes a backseat

In Belgaum, the linguistic divide takes a backseat

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Basic amenities like roads, schools and health centres are what Belgaum needs, not an issue that belongs to the history books.

Spanco to invest Rs 400 cr in Indian BPO operation

Spanco to invest Rs 400 cr in Indian BPO operation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Spanco Telesystems and Solutions is poised to invest over Rs 400 crore in its Indian business process outsourcing (BPO) operations, over two years.

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that seem to be present in India these days quite regularly,' says Aakar Patel.

Punjab Kings given Royal reception

Punjab Kings given Royal reception

Rediff.com7 May 2008

A day after scoring a thumping win over Bangalore, members of the King's XI Punjab team interacted with kids at the KSCA.

Dr Singh, Sonia to campaign in Karnataka

Dr Singh, Sonia to campaign in Karnataka

Rediff.com3 May 2008

President of the Karnataka Congress unit Mallikarjuna Kharge told reporters that Sonia will address public rallies in Bengaluru and Tumkur. Prior to Sonia's visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh too would be in Karnataka and address rallies at both Bengaluru and Mysore on May 6. The Congress also plans to rope in the brother-sister duo of Rahul and Priyanka to campaign. However, the dates of their visit to campaign for the party in Karnataka have not been finalised as yet.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Rediff.com30 May 2018

India's top discus thrower Vikas Gowda has retired, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Wednesday.

Vikas Gowda wins silver at the IAAF Diamond League in Doha

Vikas Gowda wins silver at the IAAF Diamond League in Doha

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda won the silver medal in the IAAF Diamond League Series in Doha, on Friday.

IT finishing school to start 2nd batch

IT finishing school to start 2nd batch

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The finishing school of Raman International Institute of Information Technology, claimed to be the first such in the country, will select its second batch of candidates from across the country. The first batch got an encouraging response with 800 students applying to the finishing school, established on a 2.5-acre plot allotted by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board in the Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysore.

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Yogish starrer Ambara set to release this Friday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The film also stars Bhamaa as the female lead.

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

In battle against COVID-19, India faces new challenges

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The pandemic is set to become even more challenging, with migrant workers returning home, relaxations in lockdown rules, and the approaching monsoon. However, states are looking at community participation to ramp up testing and home treatment of patients

Ripple Fragrances forays into room freshners

Ripple Fragrances forays into room freshners

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

After diversifying from agarbathies to its allied branches like fragrances, personal care products and natural and essential oils, the Mysore-based N R Group is now targeting customers through retail outlets in the country and abroad. Ripple Fragrances Pvt Ltd now sells room freshners like Lia Chandanam and Lia Lavender through 20,000-odd retail outlets and car freshners in 6,000 outlets. Ripple has also launched its concept 'Brand Signature Fragrance' under the IRIS brand.

Siddaramaiah resigns from Karnataka Assembly

Siddaramaiah resigns from Karnataka Assembly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Siddaramaiah represents Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency in Mysore city.

Remembering M P Shankar

Remembering M P Shankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Shankar, who breathed his last on Thursday in Mysore after waging a relentless battle against bone cancer, was known for his kindness and his trademark frankness. A producer of sixteen films including Gandhada Gudi which still remains one of the best films made in the industry, Shankar took risks by making films on wildlife and forests thereby proving that a good story can make big money at the box office.

Spotted: Javagal Srinath

Spotted: Javagal Srinath

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Reader Mukund sent us this picture.

Be self-reliant: Kalam to IT firms

Be self-reliant: Kalam to IT firms

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam underscored the need to attain self-reliance in the infrastructural software sector with knowledge products, where the domain applications can be developed and deployed for services sector.

'India is the best in legal offshoring'

'India is the best in legal offshoring'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Russell Smith, chairman, SDD Global Solutions, explains what makes India such a hot legal outsourcing destination.

Hassan-M'lore train service soon

Hassan-M'lore train service soon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Indications are that the demand for the passenger service will be met within a month or so, most probably by September-end.

Lucky escape for Baba Kalyani as copter overturns

Lucky escape for Baba Kalyani as copter overturns

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Five persons, including three directors of auto spare-part manufacturer, Automotive Axle, had a narrow escape when the helicopter in which they were travelling overturned due to a technical snag at the Infosys helipad in Mysore on Friday.

Jupiter begins work on Hassan airport

Jupiter begins work on Hassan airport

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Rajeev Chandrasekhar-promoted Jupiter Aviation kickstarted the development work at Hassan airport.

EmaarMGF to invest Rs 12,000 cr in south

EmaarMGF to invest Rs 12,000 cr in south

Rediff.com31 May 2008

EmaarMGF Land, a joint venture between Emaar Properties PJSC of Dubai and MGF Developments of India, is planning to invest $3 billion (Rs 12,000 crore) in 10 locations across south India over the next few years.

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Judge Andrew Henshaw refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that a consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly $1.55 billion.

JD-S will score a century: Kumaraswamy

JD-S will score a century: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com15 May 2008

H D Kumaraswamy, former chief minister of Karnataka and Janata Dal-Secular leader, says he is confident of defending his political turf.

Karnataka poll: All about Phase 1

Karnataka poll: All about Phase 1

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Polling in the first phase will take place in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, Tumkur, Mysore, Chikkaballapur, Ramnagar, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Chamarajnagar and Kolar. Polling in the 20,000 booths for the first phase will commence at 7 am and would end by 5 pm.

One man's crusade to make people vote

One man's crusade to make people vote

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Vasanthakumar Mysoremath goes round urban centres in the state during elections and tells voters: "Vote you must to prove that you cannot be taken for granted."

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told scientists that the government would make it easier to do scientific research in the country and asked them to keep the five principles of economy, environment, energy, empathy, equity at the centre of enquiry and engineering.

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

First ever National Linguistic Survey

First ever National Linguistic Survey

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The total cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 600 crore and classified into two sections -- New Linguistic Survey of India and Survey of Minor and Endangered Languages.