News for '-nandan'

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

Bihar teachers unhappy with task to check open defecation

Bihar teachers unhappy with task to check open defecation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Teachers in certain Bihar districts have been instructed to dissuade people from defecating in the open and click pictures of those who refused to pay heed.

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The second Test between India and South Africa ended in a damp draw after cyclonic rains and a wet outfield ensured not a single ball could be bowled for a fourth successive day at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Air India would add about 400 daily flights and over 40 new destinations in India to the 27-member Alliance network of over 18,500 daily flights to 1,316 airports in 195 countries.

Ladakh crisis: Why doesn't Modi speak to Xi?

Ladakh crisis: Why doesn't Modi speak to Xi?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'It is astonishing that such a serious issue be handled in so casual and cavalier a fashion, but this has become what is expected of this government,' observes Aakar Patel.

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

Ex-AI chief's removal: CIC wants to see papers

Ex-AI chief's removal: CIC wants to see papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Activist Subhash Chandra Agarwal had appealed to the CIC saying that the government had not provided "any information on the ground that the desired records constituted Cabinet papers and therefore could not be disclosed."

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Launching our new Election Gupshup series: Congress pulls out its Brahmastra to dent the Modi mystique.

3 Indians amongst most respected biz leaders

3 Indians amongst most respected biz leaders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, Nandan Mohan Nilekani of Infosys Technologies and Ratan Tata of the Tata group - have figured in this year's list of World's 50 most respected business leaders.

4 Infosys co-founders gain $1.1 billion, investors lose $2 bn

4 Infosys co-founders gain $1.1 billion, investors lose $2 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Infosys co-founders N R Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani along with their family members on Monday sold shares worth Rs 6,484 crore in the country's second largest software services firm.

Umpires should keep their eyes open, says Kohli

Umpires should keep their eyes open, says Kohli

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rohit Sharma was also critical of umpiring standard during the match.

AI to focus on making Dreamliners its workhorse

AI to focus on making Dreamliners its workhorse

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The announcement by Air India CMD Rohit Nandan came on a day when two of the airline's six Dreamliners resumed commercial operations and operated regular flights from Delhi to Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Rediff.com9 May 2013

"On a larger scale we've got to think about how we can integrate this technology into a massive effort to scale up access to financial services," the bank said.

Boeing hopeful of getting 787 flying by April: AI

Boeing hopeful of getting 787 flying by April: AI

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Boeing's 50 Dreamliners in service have been grounded since mid-January following two incidents involving battery problems.

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

On Monday night, Air India hosted a dinner Melbourne for the Indian diaspora and Australian leader and government officials to mark its launch in Victoria.

Policy on air connectivity to remote areas soon

Policy on air connectivity to remote areas soon

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A draft note has been prepared for circulation among the concerned ministries to enable the Cabinet take a decision on the policy, which is based on the recommendations of the Rohit Nandan Committee to connect smaller towns and cities on a low -cost basis, the sources said.

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sore points: Sikka's salary, high severance pay to executives, poor disclosures.

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Minister rebuffs AI concerns on Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Jet's flights to Abu Dhabi could be used to carry passengers from India headed for the US and Europe.

RBI unveils customer-friendly measures

RBI unveils customer-friendly measures

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced a slew of measures, including a simplification of the stringent KYC (know-your-customer) norms, to make banking easier for the common man.

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

AITA works out compromise formula

AITA works out compromise formula

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

The All India Tennis Association on Sunday came up with a compromise formula to placate the revolting players as it accommodated some of their demands, such as change in support staff, but also kept its authority intact by keeping the final decision on all matters in its hand.

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The matter pertains to the Rs 173.8 million severance offer given to former CFO Rajiv Bansal in October 2015 when he was allegedly forced to step down due to differences with then chief executive Vishal Sikka over the acquisition of Israeli technology firm Panaya for $200 million.

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

'The purposes of our document are three-fold: To lay out the opportunities that India enjoys in the international sphere; to identify the challenges it is likely to confront; and to define the broad approach that India should adopt as it works to enhance its strategic autonomy in global circumstances that are likely to remain volatile and uncertain for some time to come.'

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

In an attempt to plug revenue loss of Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has imposed a blanket ban on excess baggage checked in by ministers and civil servants, which is generally carried free by the airlines

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

One of the chapters in the document titled 'Asian Theatre' has quite elaborate comments on China, and opines that India's China strategy has to strike a careful balance between cooperation and competition, economic and political interests, bilateral and regional contexts. Rediff.com publishes verbatim a part of the chapter 'Asian Theatre'.

'OB van campaigns won't solve corruption problem'

'OB van campaigns won't solve corruption problem'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, in an interview to CNN-IBN, says that Aadhaar enabled service delivery is a far more effective way to fight corruption.

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

No intention to change names of BHU, AMU: Javadekar

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

A UGC panel has recommended that words such as 'Hindu' and 'Muslim' be dropped from the BHU and the AMU.

UID will enable rural transformation: Nilekani

UID will enable rural transformation: Nilekani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

By bringing in service accessibility, the unique identification project will result in rural transformation, said Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Chairman, Nandan Nilekani on Thursday.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The GoM will meet on Saturday to finalise single-stage, simplified, return filing under the GST; report will be placed before GST Council on March 10.

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bahuguna is said to be unhappy with the Congress leadership over projection of Sheila Dikshit as the party's chief ministerial face

Aadhar-based payment platform: All you need to know

Aadhar-based payment platform: All you need to know

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

An Aadhaar-based payment structure is likely to be outlined in this year's Budget.

Rural India needs 10 lakh business correspondents

Rural India needs 10 lakh business correspondents

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

A task force led by Nandan Nilekani on Thursday suggested that 10 lakh business correspondents be appointed to ensure that social sector schemes' benefit reach the intended beneficiaries in about six lakh villages.

Nilekani invests in eye care chain Drishti

Nilekani invests in eye care chain Drishti

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Drishti was started by IT professionals Kiran Anandampillai and Anjali Joshi.

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

'We need to vaccinate at least 70% of the population'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'There is a Covid vaccine-mania that is happening in the world now and the vaccine makers are using this mania for their own gains'

Aadhaar-based subsidy outgo schedule likely

Aadhaar-based subsidy outgo schedule likely

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Unique Identifiaction Authority of India is expediting creation of platforms for implementing the model, likely to include coverage of the Public Distribution System and other areas of subsidy, and also government's social sector schemes.

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

No work for UIDAI after January! Is that the end for it?

No work for UIDAI after January! Is that the end for it?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Govt's unique identification body still in search of a clear identity.

Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The NSE Nifty ended 55.75 points, or 0.57 per cent, higher at 9,912.80 after moving between 9,925.75 and 9,882.

Selection for Davis Cup will be decided on fitness: Coach

Selection for Davis Cup will be decided on fitness: Coach

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Faced with problem of plenty, India's Davis Cup coach Nandan Bal said, the doubles combination for the Davis Cup tie against New Zealand will be decided on the basis of players' fitness levels and weather conditions.