News for '-new-role'

Rajesh Talwar turns hospital asst in jail; Nupur, a teacher

Rajesh Talwar turns hospital asst in jail; Nupur, a teacher

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A day after their conviction, parents of slain Aarushi Talwar were on Wednesday assigned new roles by the Jail authorities, which alloted dentist Rajesh Talwar the responsibility of assisting prison's medical team while his wife Nupur will don the hat of a teacher.

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The group is looking into a new role for Ranbaxy CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

Bollywood is an important tool of diplomacy: PM

Bollywood is an important tool of diplomacy: PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has envisioned a whole new role for Bollywood, noting India's 'soft power', especially the film industry, can be put to use as an important instrument of foreign policy.

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2014

She is the first woman chief minister of Gujarat.

SpiceJet in talks with overseas investors for fund infusion

SpiceJet in talks with overseas investors for fund infusion

Rediff.com20 May 2014

India's second largest budget carrier SpiceJet, which reported a record Rs 1,003 crore (Rs 10.03 billion) net loss last fiscal, may soon receive the much-needed capital infusion as talks with an overseas investor have reached "very advanced stages".

What's NSA Doval doing in Afghanistan?

What's NSA Doval doing in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and reaffirmed India's commitment to assist Afghanistan in building a strong, democratic and prosperous country.

Ratan Tata may roll out e-cart, again

Ratan Tata may roll out e-cart, again

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Tata made personal investments in four companies last year.

Sushma Swaraj to head BJP committee for LS poll

Sushma Swaraj to head BJP committee for LS poll

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

The committee will hold talks with various political parties to broad base the National Democratic Alliance by talking to the political parties that are willing to share the platform.

Giggs appointed player-coach at Manchester United

Giggs appointed player-coach at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Ryan Giggs, 39, signed a one-year extension to his playing contract in March and will combine his new duties with being a member of the first-team squad.

Ronit Roy: Nervous about playing Bhishma

Ronit Roy: Nervous about playing Bhishma

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki will see the actor play Bhishma, earlier played by Mukesh Khanna in BR Chopra's version of Mahabharat.

Umpire Robinson steps down from ICC elite panel

Umpire Robinson steps down from ICC elite panel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Zimbabwe umpire Ian Robinson on Thursday stepped down from the ICC's elite panel to take up the new job of ICC Regional Umpires' Performance Manager for the Africa region.

Padmasree Warrior quits Motorola, joins Cisco

Padmasree Warrior quits Motorola, joins Cisco

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Technology giant Cisco has meanwhile hired Padmasree Warrior as its chief technology officer.

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha will retain his current role in the railways.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

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

Berlusconi steps down as Milan president

Berlusconi steps down as Milan president

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Silvio Berlusconi said on Wednesday he would step down as AC Milan president when he starts his third stint as Italian prime minister.

Aggressive India issue warning to New Zealand...

Aggressive India issue warning to New Zealand...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'Aggressive intent' was the key behind India's overwhelming success against New Zealand in the Test series and the hosts aim to continue playing the same brand of cricket in the upcoming five-match ODI series, middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane said, in Dharamsala, on Friday.

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

The importance of human workers in the smart machine age

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Edward Hess, Professor of Business Administration and Batten Executive-in-Residence, Darden School of Business, discusses the growth of technology and the challenges it creates for organizations with Sangeeta Tanwar.

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Shiv Pandit: Juggling IPL and Tamil cinema

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

RJ turned model, Shiv Pandit, is one of the most popular examples of celebrities and actors on ground hosting the IPL TV show and enjoying it.

Buchanan to train coaches in Australia

Buchanan to train coaches in Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

John Buchanan's new role would see him conduct coaching seminars around Australia, apart from shaping the direction of coach education.

Wipro Q3 profit up 2%, meets estimates

Wipro Q3 profit up 2%, meets estimates

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Revenue from its IT services business rose 9 percent to $1.86 billion.

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

The Other Superstar Named Amitabh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I am an accidental lyricist,' confesses the superstar who has written Haanikaarak Bapu, Emotional Atyachar, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, the songs for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and many, many, more chartbusters.

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Kumar joined KPMG in 1995 as a Finance Management Leader and from 2005 until his retirement in September 2013 he led the firm's West Coast Finance Management Consulting practice.

2018 Olympics: Figure skating 'Queen' Yuna named honorary ambassador

2018 Olympics: Figure skating 'Queen' Yuna named honorary ambassador

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Former Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yuna will play the role of honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea's Pyeongchang.

Tendulkar dons poet's hat

Tendulkar dons poet's hat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Ace batsman Sachin Tendulkar was seen in a new role when he recited his late father and renowned Marathi poet Ramesh Tendulkar's poem at a function in Mumbai.

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Australian Dyson named West Indies coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

The 53-year-old Dyson, who played 30 Tests and 29 one-dayers between 1977 and 1984, coached Sri Lanka for nearly two years from 2003.

Relax and play your natural game, Kumble to Dravid

Relax and play your natural game, Kumble to Dravid

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Not too concerned by Rahul Dravid's failure as opener, Indian skipper Anil Kumble on Saturday defended the embattled right-hander, urging him to relax and play his natural game to mould himself in the new role.

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Hrithik becomes father to a baby boy.

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Consulting and IT services giant Accenture announced two new services - digital and strategy - and key appointments to enhance its position in growth markets like Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

How Tata Tele can ring in the right numbers

How Tata Tele can ring in the right numbers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

A slow starter, the telecom company is way behind its peers and needs to scale up fast to become a profitable operation.

Gautam Goswami helps AIDS patient

Gautam Goswami helps AIDS patient

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Gautam Goswami, the former Patna district magistrate and key accused in the multi-crore flood relief scam, currently on bail, has began his new role as counsellor for HIV/AIDS patients.

Deepak Parekh appointed Gavaskar's special advisor for IPL-7

Deepak Parekh appointed Gavaskar's special advisor for IPL-7

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, following a request from Sunil Gavaskar, interim president BCCI-IPL, has appointed Deepak Parekh as his special advisor for the 2014 season of the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

Is she the DMK's rising star?

Is she the DMK's rising star?

Rediff.com27 May 2007

Shy, self-deprecatory and soft-spoken, Kanimozhi, daughter of Rajathi Ammal, Karunanidhi's third wife, had shied away from the limelight despite her father's growing political stature in Tamil Nadu.

'Buddhism will enhance Sino-Indian friendship'

'Buddhism will enhance Sino-Indian friendship'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Buddhism, which spread from India to China 2,000 years ago, will play a new role in cementing Sino-Indian friendship and enhancing cultural contacts, China's top religious official has said.

Toyota F1 boss to stand down

Toyota F1 boss to stand down

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Toyota Formula One boss Tsutomu Tomita will stand down at the end of June and be replaced by Tadashi Yamashina.

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Meet Christina Ruggiero, first woman CEO of Coke India's bottling co

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The American, who moved from US Navy to the corporate world, is considered best suited for this role because of her understanding of both production and distribution. Arnab Dutta & Viveat Susan Pinto report.

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Sunil Nayyar moved to India as head of sales for Sony.

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Bera and Holding to be co-chairs of Congressional India Caucus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Democratic Congressman Ami Bera and his Republican colleague George Holding would be the new co-chairs of the powerful Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

Minissha Lamba: We'll have a big reception in November

Minissha Lamba: We'll have a big reception in November

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Minissha Lamba on wedded bliss and more.

Hamilton's living the good life

Hamilton's living the good life

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he wants to see out his career with McLaren.

10 things working women must know!

10 things working women must know!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Sudha Menon, author of the recently released Devi, Diva Or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide, tells women how to get their due at work.