News for '-national-association'

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The terrorist, identified as LeT's Asif Maqbool Bhatt, was killed in a brief encounter in Sopore in the valley's Baramulla district, police said.

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The cartoon has been blasted by numerous athletes, celebrities, journalists and activists

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Badminton's new service rule won't be used at CWG

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Among the current FTAs with significant trade deficits for India, five are with countries from the 10-nation Asean bloc. Exports to the 10 economies stood at $ 37.4 billion in 2018-19, up by 9% year on year. On the other hand, imports were higher at $ 59.31 billion, up by 25% from the previous year's $ 47.13 billion.

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The National Associations of Australia, England, India, Malaysia, and New Zealand have all put up extremely strong cases in an attempt to lure the sport's top properties to their territory, the FIH said.

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Bill says that the central government, in consultation with the Data Protection Authority, can direct any data fiduciary or data processor to provide non-personal data to enable better targeting of delivery of services. The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use.

FIFA writes to India's football federation over outside interference

FIFA writes to India's football federation over outside interference

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

India's football federation (AIFF) has been reminded by FIFA that it cannot be influenced by legal or political inference from inside the country, the global soccer body said.

Nasscom prepares 5-point agenda for the new govt

Nasscom prepares 5-point agenda for the new govt

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The counting of votes of the 16th general elections are scheduled for May 16, following which the new Indian government will be formed.

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

A historic library lies in ruins in Aligarh

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The government's negligence towards this 'treasure house of knowledge' can be seen from the fact that monkeys roam about freely in the reading rooms, disturbing the calm of the library, as well as putting the lives of the readers in danger, writes Sajad Ahmad Dar.

Champagne pulls out of FIFA presidential race

Champagne pulls out of FIFA presidential race

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Jerome Champagne is out of the race after failing to win sufficient backing for his candidacy.

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

It is the first break in the four-year cycle for the summer Olympics since the 1940 and 1944 Games were cancelled because of World War Two.

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The spotlight at next week's FIFA Congress will fall on the presidential election - but the real key to the future of football's beleaguered governing body is embedded in a document with the unglamorous title 'Draft statutes - Congress 2016'.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Your most common health questions answered

Your most common health questions answered

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Noted obstetrician-gynaecologist and trained fitness and lifestyle consultant Dr Sheela Nambiar offers tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite time constraints and striking a better work-life balance.

Tighter rules for Indian H-1B applicants

Tighter rules for Indian H-1B applicants

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

It has been the preferred visa for Indian IT companies and has helped them keep costs down and gain a margin advantage over multinational players by sending engineers to the US.

Why is Indian IT sector crying for a change?

Why is Indian IT sector crying for a change?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Over $100 bn in revenue but sector battles evolutionary challenges.

'Obama should create jobs in both Buffalo and Bengaluru'

'Obama should create jobs in both Buffalo and Bengaluru'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

US President Barack Obama should care about creating jobs in both Bengaluru and Buffalo and not only the latter, former Nasscom chairman told an American federal body.

The crouching tiger out to conquer the land of the dragons

The crouching tiger out to conquer the land of the dragons

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Nasscom and the Chinese government have given the task of creating a matchmaking platform to Zeta-V, set up in June 2017 in Shanghai by Sujit Chatterjee, former CEO of TCS China, and Rangarajan Vellamore, former CEO of Infosys China.

Tata chief on challenges to creating more jobs

Tata chief on challenges to creating more jobs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The problem, says Chandrasekaran, arises from the lack of access to services, including healthcare, education and financial services.

Tax ruling on back-office services shocks IT, BPO sector

Tax ruling on back-office services shocks IT, BPO sector

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The recent ruling by the Authority of Advance Rulings making back-office services provided by a company to global firms taxable under GST, has sent shockwaves through the information technology and business process outsourcing industry.

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Murray Denis Ward, 54, allegedly inappropriately touched the three NAB inmates on September 2, the police said.

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

He said it is natural for India to hold its 1st overseas start up event in the Silicon Valley.

Nasscom raises concerns over GST implementation

Nasscom raises concerns over GST implementation

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"The industry is looking at a rate of 12-16 per cent. So, it entirely depends on how it gets. But the bigger concern is how the GST is applied," said R Chandrashekhar, president of Nasscom.

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

UEFA for tougher sanctions against racism

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Players or officials found guilty of racist offences in European club matches or internationals will face a minimum ban of 10 matches under tougher disciplinary regulations approved by UEFA's executive committee on Thursday.

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Data localisation, an overarching theme across recent government policy proposals, has been a thorny issue with industry

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Narinder Batra elected president of International Hockey Federation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Narinder Batra on Saturday became the first Indian to be elected the President of the International Hockey Federation after he was voted to the top post by an overwhelming margin during the penultimate day of the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai. Batra, who is the president of Hockey India, defeated David Balbirnie of Ireland and Australia's Ken Read to become the 12th FIH President -- the first Asian to grab the post.

Murthy's insights valuable for Infosys, industry: Nasscom

Murthy's insights valuable for Infosys, industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) on Saturday welcomed re-appointment of N R Narayana Murthy as Infosys Executive Chairman, saying his insights into the company and the technology industry would be valuable.

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Hockey body has a bright idea to make games more exciting

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Come 2024 Paris Olympics, field hockey will be played on a turf that doesn't require watering, International Hockey Federation (FIH) Chief Executive Officer Thierry Weil said, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

Why Nasscom needs a new programme

Why Nasscom needs a new programme

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

New kinds of businesses and evolving customer expectations urgently demand a re-appraisal of its focus and agenda.

TCS' N Chandrasekaran says growth will beat estimate

TCS' N Chandrasekaran says growth will beat estimate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

For two consecutive quarters, Tata Consultancy Services has recorded volume growth of five per cent, leaving its peers behind.

Indian IT exports to grow 12-14% in FY'14: Nasscom

Indian IT exports to grow 12-14% in FY'14: Nasscom

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The information technology and IT-enabled services sectors are expected to grow 12-14 per cent and clock export revenues of $84-87 billion in the next fiscal, industry body Nasscom said.

27 Indian firms involved in lobbying in the US

27 Indian firms involved in lobbying in the US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

As Wal-Mart's disclosures on lobbying generated political heat in India, records with American House of Representatives show that around 27 Indian companies have spent money on lobbying in the US.

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

India to host men's hockey World Cup in 2018

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

India has been awarded the 2018 men's hockey World Cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the mega event.

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Former England centre-back Sol Campbell says European football's governing body UEFA should introduce points deductions as a deterrent to stop racism rather than fining national associations when it happens.

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Toure on target for fourth straight African honour

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Manchester City's Yaya Toure will be favourite to collect a record fourth successive African Footballer of the Year crown.

How street vendors make a living in India

How street vendors make a living in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

India's streets are bustling with small vendors who make brisk business.

IT-BPO sector set to grow 11% in 2012-13: Nasscom

IT-BPO sector set to grow 11% in 2012-13: Nasscom

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Nasscom to set a committee to look for successor of Som Mittal.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

TCS chief Chandrasekaran is new Nasscom chairman

TCS chief Chandrasekaran is new Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The software body, which represents the $100 billion Indian IT-BPO industry, has also appointed MindTree CEO Krishnakumar Natarajan as the vice chairman of the executive council.