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Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Why Nestle is willing to engage with food regulator constructively

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The high court had given the company six weeks for retesting.

Law must recognise tech advances: HC on solemnising marriage online

Law must recognise tech advances: HC on solemnising marriage online

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Law must not only change with changing social needs, it must recognise technological advancements, the Kerala high court has said while referring to a larger bench the question -- whether a wedding under the Special Marriage Act (SMA) can be solemnised online via video conferencing.

'Payment gateways should be made more convenient'

'Payment gateways should be made more convenient'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Recently, the central bank has asked online cab service provider Uber to rework its billing system to enable two-step authentication system. Following this, many have dubbed the central bank's decision as regressive.

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Nestle's Maggi 'shock therapy' worked. Nestle probably required such shock treatment as the June 2015 ban on Maggi noodles to jerk it out of its ennui, suggests Suresh Narayanan, now chairman and managing director of Nestle's India business.

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

India may try soft landing on Moon next November

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

"The panel's report is awaited. The committee has been given a guideline to prepare the mission before the end of next year," a senior ISRO official said. "There is a good launch window in November".

Produced by Dhanush, Rajini's next film

Produced by Dhanush, Rajini's next film

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The megastar has okayed his next film, so what happens to politics?

Myntra's mantras for success

Myntra's mantras for success

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

"Our artificial intelligence tells us what people are buying at that point, what is in fashion; on the other hand, we have a fair idea of the material available. It gives us a sense of what we should be putting across in the market and we can put them across really quickly," Ananth Narayanan, CEO, Myntra, tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Tamils' issue: India rushes NSA to Colombo

Tamils' issue: India rushes NSA to Colombo

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Narayanan, who will be accompanied by Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon, is expected to take up issues like devolution of powers to Tamils in the island and their immediate rehabilitation in view of their sufferings undergone during the current war.

Maggi, in new avatars, to 'recapture' market

Maggi, in new avatars, to 'recapture' market

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Maggi's reach is now close to some three million outlets.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.

Five powerful women tech CEOs in India

Five powerful women tech CEOs in India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The new breed of female tech CEO is here to stay and only bound to grow in number!

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

CPI-M writes to Prez on WB governor's 'intervention'

CPI-M writes to Prez on WB governor's 'intervention'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday urged President Pranab Mukherjee to decide whether West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan's "political interventions" in seeking an apology from the party politburo for the Delhi incident, involving Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was justified.

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi

Spotted: Vijay Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Reader A.Narayanan sent us these pictures from London.

Appointment of governors before Par session not ruled out: Rajnath

Appointment of governors before Par session not ruled out: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The government on Wednesday did not rule out appointment of some new governors before the Budget Session of Parliament beginning July 7, saying a concrete situation will emerge only after three to four days.

Praggnanandhaa stuns former World champion Topalov

Praggnanandhaa stuns former World champion Topalov

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Young Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa pulled off a huge upset as he outclassed former world champion Veselin Topalov in the sixth round of the 18th Gibraltar chess festival to record his fifth straight win, in Gibraltar. The 14-year old Chennai lad needed just 33 moves to put it across the Bulgarian. He had started with a loss against compatriot P V Nandhidhaa but since then he has been on a winning spree.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

Gherao of Mamata, Mitra a 'pre-meditated' assault: Gov

Gherao of Mamata, Mitra a 'pre-meditated' assault: Gov

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said the "attack" on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance Minister Amit Mitra in Delhi was "unprecedented" and "a blot on India's cherished democratic values".

Review: Pathemaari is worth a watch

Review: Pathemaari is worth a watch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Pathemaari brings Mammootty back to his brilliant form, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Recently, the company has released videos on Maggi.

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

FMCG story slides into slow lane; Britannia bucks the trend

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

While green shoots are beginning to emerge, with June sales rebounding to pre-Covid levels thanks to a rural revival, most FMCG chief executives have voiced concerns about localised lockdowns that began in July and have extended into August in some states.

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Nestle on Monday started a market rollout of Maggi noodles.

'India, China destined by geography to be rivals'

'India, China destined by geography to be rivals'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Underlining that India and China are to an extent destined by geography to be 'rivals', West Bengal Governor and former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan on Thursday said Beijing's increasing assertiveness on its part while dealing with disputes is 'most disconcerting'.

PM to host farewell dinner for outgoing NSA

PM to host farewell dinner for outgoing NSA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In an unusual gesture, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is hosting a farewell dinner for outgoing National Security Adviser M K Narayanan on Saturday.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

Day after Sasikala's exit, theories abound on her decision

Day after Sasikala's exit, theories abound on her decision

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The move of expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala to stay away from politics has fuelled various theories on her decision while the ruling party confined itself to poll related work like holding interview for ticketaspirants.

Have you watched these 10 OTT shows?

Have you watched these 10 OTT shows?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Roger Ebert's favourite Fellini film, time travel in Kolkata, Charlie Kaufman's existential horror, Fahadh Faasil's hacker skills, audacious superheroes, fledgling superheroes, Sukanya Verma offers 10 recommendations to watch on OTT.

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A former Central Bureau of Investigation officer, who probed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has claimed that a video purportedly showing the assassin Dhanu at the public meeting at Sriperumbudur on the fateful day had been suppressed by then Intelligence Bureau chief M K Narayanan, now West Bengal governor.

Dossier against Saeed a grade one evidence: NSA

Dossier against Saeed a grade one evidence: NSA

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has said "dialogue is the way forward" with Pakistan and that the dossier against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Sayeed is a "grade one" evidence.

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

B V Wanchoo on Friday resigned as Governor of Goa as government went about finalising its plans for replacing the Governors appointed during the previous UPA regime.

Why the NSA's backtracking doesn't wash

Why the NSA's backtracking doesn't wash

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

There are a few takers for the clarification issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday regarding National Security Advisor M K Narayanan's interview to the television channel CNN-IBN. The PMO said Narayanan's quotes regarding US President Barack Obama and former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf were taken out of context. But, the statements are on tape and are obviously undeniable. The 'context' is right there in the question and in his answer.

Biopic on Modi to release on May 24

Biopic on Modi to release on May 24

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The film was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the Election Commission.

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Mammootty, Meera's face-off this weekend

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Weekend at the Malayalam movies.

Upset over seat-sharing, Vijayakanth's DMDK quits AIADMK-led alliance in TN

Upset over seat-sharing, Vijayakanth's DMDK quits AIADMK-led alliance in TN

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Vijayakanth said the decision to snap ties with the AIADMK was taken following a unanimous view reached at a consultative meeting with party's district secretaries in Chennai.

Chopper scam: CBI wants to question governors as witnesses

Chopper scam: CBI wants to question governors as witnesses

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has clarified to the law ministry that it wants to question two governors -- M K Narayanan and B V Wanchoo of West Bengal and Goa respectively as 'witnesses' in connection with its probe in the VVIP helicopter deal.

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Size of targeted firms for M&As increases from $10-20 mn to $80-100 mn.

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Dr Singh, visibly relieved, said, 'Yesterday night I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake, praying throughout. You have saved the country'.' A fascinating excerpt from former atomic energy chief Dr Anil Kakodkar's memoir Fire And Fury: Transforming India's Strategic Identity.

Covid-19: MGNREGS funds fast drying up as demand surges

Covid-19: MGNREGS funds fast drying up as demand surges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Almost 63 per cent of the increased allocation of around Rs 1.01 trillion has been spent in the first five months of 2020-21.

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.