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Azim Premji is the most generous Indian for third year running

Azim Premji is the most generous Indian for third year running

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

He is followed by Nandan Nilekani and Narayan Murthy in Hurun India Philanthropy List

First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

First Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi dies at 74

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Jogi, 74, had been battling for life at the private hospital for the last 20 days and suffered a cardiac arrest in the afternoon, they said. He is survived by his wife Renu Jogi, the MLA from Kota constituency, and son Amit Jogi, a former MLA.

Lessons in business from Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Lessons in business from Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Kriti Mehra (ISB Class of 2010) shares her experience of meeting Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, CEO of Biocon.

Major events in the history of  Infosys

Major events in the history of Infosys

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Infosys was set up in 1981 by N.R. Narayana Murthy and six other engineers in Pune with initial capital of $250 mostly borrowed from their spouses.

Management lessons from ICICI Bank's KV Kamath

Management lessons from ICICI Bank's KV Kamath

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Ajay Lakhotia, an ISB student, shares his experience of spending the day with former managing director and CEO of ICICI Bank KV Kamath and the management lessons that this young MBA grad has learnt from the banking veteran.

Infosys CEO contender Ashok Vemuri quits

Infosys CEO contender Ashok Vemuri quits

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Most high-profile exit since co-founder Narayana Murthy returned to the helm.

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The protesters poured into the city from different parts of the state, particularly the Vokkaliga stronghold of Old Mysuru region, in response to "Raj Bhavan Chalo" call given by various outfits of the community.

7 Indians feature in Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list

7 Indians feature in Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Of the, four are co-founders of Infosys.

Your summer pics: Tiny tots beat the heat

Your summer pics: Tiny tots beat the heat

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Readers share their interesting summer-themed photographs.

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Leaders need to be ready to adapt to technological changes as quickly as possible, while they build the tech capabilities, Nadella said.

Your summer pics: Two thirsty birds

Your summer pics: Two thirsty birds

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Readers tell us how they are beating the heat.

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Last November, a lawyer for Future Retail Limited (FRL) told Delhi high court that Amazon is interfering with its lawful business and thousands may lose their jobs and FRL may go bankrupt. Senior advocate Harish Salve, who appeared for FRL, likened Amazon to East India Company. Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, who represented Amazon, told the Future counsel to keep the "East India Company" rhetoric aside, as Amazon has invested $6.5 billion all over India and created 900,000 jobs. This drama played out in the case in which Amazon has challenged Future's $3.4-billion deal with Reliance, alleging the retailer's deal breached an agreement with the American e-commerce firm.

Summer pics: Meet the water babies

Summer pics: Meet the water babies

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Readers share their best summer memories.

In pics: The Rajasthan you haven't seen yet

In pics: The Rajasthan you haven't seen yet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Rediff readers share photographs from their travels to the desert state.

Your pics: Summer is here!

Your pics: Summer is here!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Rediff readers share their best summer memories.

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Protesting docs get invite for talks with Mamata, no media allowed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The formal invitation was sent after the protesting doctors on Monday morning said they did not receive any communication regarding the meeting.

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The best of travel photos sent by our readers.

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

What is perhaps most fascinating is that Infosys was not the first large Indian IT company to raise its head, nor has it been the largest; but it has often shown a remarkable ability to market itself so that it has punched above its weight.

Sikka welcomes share sale by Infosys co-founders

Sikka welcomes share sale by Infosys co-founders

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

As four founder families sold part of their Infosys holdings on Monday, CEO Vishal Sikka said monetisation of shares for philanthropic and entrepreneurship purposes was in line with the company's values.

Murthy ends second innings with a masterstroke

Murthy ends second innings with a masterstroke

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

His detractors now say they're believers again, after Murthy stepped down to allow Sikka to chart his own course.

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.

Can't afford a heart operation? Apply for a loan

Can't afford a heart operation? Apply for a loan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Officials said Under the SBI Hrudaya Suraksha Scheme, carrying an interest rate of 8.5 per cent, the patient would get as a loan 80 per cent of the total medical expenditure or Rs 50,000 whichever is lower. The borrower would have to repay the full amount with interest within a maximum period of six months. Narayana Hrudayala's Chief Dr Devi Shetty said the interest component in the first three months of the repayment period would be borne by his hospital.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena announces alliance with BJP

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena announces alliance with BJP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The reunion of the two parties, which comes after a separation of three years due to what they termed "communication gap," may alter the political scenario in the state, where the local body elections are round the corner.

COVID-19 Warrior: 'These human beings need our care'

COVID-19 Warrior: 'These human beings need our care'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'If I'm able to help even a few patients during this terrible time, I'll feel I've done my duty,' Ward boy Karan Solanki tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Start-ups get a big boost from Infosys' co-founders

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Their investments in start-ups exceed Rs 1,000 crore at present.

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made future-ready.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The DMK's Stalin, TN Minister D Jayakumar, the BJP's Pon Radhakrishnan... A clutch from the political class pay tribute to T N Seshan on his last journey. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Trouble for SNDP chief Natesan as Kerala govt orders probe into swami's death

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

In a potential political setback for Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam chief Vellapally Natesan, the Kerala government on Saturday announced further investigation into the death of Swami Saswathikananda of Sivagiri Mutt, following a Crime Branch report citing new revelations in the case.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

Are Indian corporate executives out of touch?

Are Indian corporate executives out of touch?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

India's innately hierarchy-prone corporate culture produces its share of willing sycophants, says Kanika Datta.

Infosys admits to making strategy errors

Infosys admits to making strategy errors

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Several observers have questioned the weakness in execution of the 3.0 strategy.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Traffic was severely affected due to heavy rains.

PIX: Anushka, Prabhas, Chiranjeevi attend a wedding

PIX: Anushka, Prabhas, Chiranjeevi attend a wedding

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Kiran Mazumdar's tweet praising Rohan Murty kicks up dust

Kiran Mazumdar's tweet praising Rohan Murty kicks up dust

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Proxy advisory firms say the praise on Twitter was uncalled for.

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

J R D Tata and the birth of Infosys

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Mr Tata said a letter had arrived in his office from a young woman who had applied for the graduate engineering programme of TELCO Pune and been turned down. 'I wouldn't interfere with your selection process, Maira,' he said. 'However, I am calling you because this lady says that her rejection letter says that though she is very well qualified for the programme, TELCO Pune cannot select her because she is a woman.' 'Why are you discriminating against women?' he asked. A must read excerpt from Arun Maira's The Learning Factory: How The Leaders Of Tata Became Nation Builders.

Murthy to join HSBC board; Rs 52 lakh salary

Murthy to join HSBC board; Rs 52 lakh salary

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Global banking giant HSBC on Monday said Infosys chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy will join its board in May with an annual renumeration of 65,000 pounds (about Rs 52 lakh).

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Opposition Labour's Valerie Vaz also retained her Walsall South seat and Seema Malhotra won her south west London seat comfortably.