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Will Rohan Murty get a bigger role in Infosys?

Will Rohan Murty get a bigger role in Infosys?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Rohan Murty, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy's son, is working as an executive assistant to his father, CEO and Managing Director SD Shibulal said on Friday, addressing concerns about his role.

Murthy has as much at risk as Infosys

Murthy has as much at risk as Infosys

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Murthy created today's situation by pushing into leadership positions people who should not have been there.

Is Rohan Murty's entry into Infosys justified?

Is Rohan Murty's entry into Infosys justified?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

A brilliant academic record, a self-effacing demeanour and a willingness to work hard - plus the famous Murthy DNA, even if he spells his surname differently. But do these justify Rohan Murty's entry into Infosys?

Murthy's return shows depth of malaise at Infosys

Murthy's return shows depth of malaise at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The company should reward the confidence of the shareholders by returning some cash to them.

Narayana Murthy requests FM to set things 'right'

Narayana Murthy requests FM to set things 'right'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Expressing hope that new Finance Minister P Chidambaram will "set right" things at the earliest, business leader NR Narayana Murthy on Friday said the government and the opposition should declare that they would never do anything on "retrospective basis".

What next in Puducherry?

What next in Puducherry?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stats: McCullum posts first fifty in IPL 5

Stats: McCullum posts first fifty in IPL 5

Rediff.com8 May 2012

# Kolkata Knight Riders have won six games in a row for the first time in the IPL.

Stats: Gayle first batsman to record 100 sixes in IPL

Stats: Gayle first batsman to record 100 sixes in IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2012

# With just five points in 11 matches, Deccan Chargers are placed at the bottom of the points table.

Jayalalithaa furious at Puducherry CM's 'betrayal'

Jayalalithaa furious at Puducherry CM's 'betrayal'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Livid at Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy's 'unilateral' decision to form a single-party rule despite an alliance with her party, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday accused him of 'backstabbing' her party. As cracks developed in their alliance within a few days after All-India NR Congress leader Rangasamy assumed office as chief minister, Jayalalithaa charged him with "betraying" the AIADMK by his "unilateral" announcement.

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

Explained: The Secrets of Mamata's Victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The notion that the BJP gained its increased tally by wiping out the Left parties and the Congress is completely misleading. Equally misleading is the belief that the TMC held its ground in all its existing seats. A little more than a fifth of the seats Mamata Banerjee's party had won in 2016 was lost to the BJP this time.

Will resolve problems, govt assures industry

Will resolve problems, govt assures industry

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Asks India Inc for a list of concerns in 4 weeks, to coordinate policy response within 60 days; FM says prevailing cynicism based on perception, not facts.

Puducherry government wins crucial vote

Puducherry government wins crucial vote

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The outcome was crucial for the AINRC, which has a strength of 15 in the 30-member assembly and is in power with the support of an Independent. Puducherry Chief Minister and AINRC founder N Rangasamy had resigned one of the two seats he won, necessitating the byelection.

12-year Congress reign ends in Puducherry

12-year Congress reign ends in Puducherry

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Ousting Congress, All India NR Congress - All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam combine on Friday secured a majority winning 17 of the 26 seats for which results were declared and was leading in two in the elections to the 30-member Puducherry Assembly.

Crucial election results on Sunday in shadow of raging COVID

Crucial election results on Sunday in shadow of raging COVID

Rediff.com1 May 2021

There will be 2,364 counting halls as compared to 1,002 halls in 2016 in 822 assemble constituencies, a more than 200 percent increase, in view of the COVID guidelines, according to the Election Commission which had drawn flak from the courts over the conduct of polls during the pandemic.

Puducherry: Face-off between two fronts

Puducherry: Face-off between two fronts

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

The April 13 Assembly polls in the Union Territory of Puducherry is shaping up to be a face-off between two fronts -- the ruling Congress-DMK combine and the oppositon All India NR Congress- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance.

Amarnath yatra to begin from June 29

Amarnath yatra to begin from June 29

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will begin on June 29, Sri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra announced on Thursday.

Rangasamy likely to be sworn in as Puducherry CM

Rangasamy likely to be sworn in as Puducherry CM

Rediff.com15 May 2011

All India NR Congress founder N Rangasamy, whose party made a stunning electoral debut in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to dethrone his former party Congress in the assembly elections, is likely to be sworn in as Puducherry chief minister on Monday. However, there is no clarity as yet on whether 61-year old Rangasamy would head a coalition government or not. AINRC had won 15 seats and the AIADMK five in the 30-member assembly.

Puducherry assembly to be a mix of young and old

Puducherry assembly to be a mix of young and old

Rediff.com14 May 2011

The 30 members elected to the Puducherry assembly are a mix of first-time legislators and veteran old timers making a comeback as the 12-year long Congress rule came to an end in the Union Territory. The assembly will have nine first-time members of Legislative Assembly along with a host of veterans that will reenter the House after varied periods of absence.

Congress prays and hopes as Puducherry votes

Congress prays and hopes as Puducherry votes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Over 8.1 lakh voters are exercising their franchise in the union territory of Puducherry for the 30-member assembly where ruling Congress is contesting 17 seats.

'Our youngsters must consolidate India's progress'

'Our youngsters must consolidate India's progress'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Infosys Chairman NR Narayana Murthy in conversation with Maheshwer Peri of Careers360.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Can New Zealand surprise India in the ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

After hammering the Kiwis 3-0 in the Tests, the focus now shifts to white-ball cricket . New Zealand will be bolstered by the presence of star allrounder Corey Anderson as captain Kane Williamson looks to avenge the defeat in Tests. Also, MS Dhoni's men will need to win the ODI series by a 4-1 margin to claim third place on the ICC ODI Championship.

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'The government believes there is still significant scope to bring more people under the tax net and collect the right amount of taxes, in cases where taxpayers are underpaying,' says Kuldip Kumar, partner and leader personal tax, PwC.

Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM

Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM

Rediff.com16 May 2011

N Rangasamy, who ended the reign of his former party Congress in a stunning electoral debut for his outfit, was sworn in as chief minister of Puducherry for a third term on Monday.

Pudu Assembly to be a mix of young and old

Pudu Assembly to be a mix of young and old

Rediff.com14 May 2011

The assembly will have nine first-time MLAs along with a host of veterans that will reenter the House after varied periods of absence.

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Mamata sweeps Bengal; LDF retains Kerala; DMK wins TN after 10 yrs

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mamata Banerjee fended off a spirited challenge by a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with a landslide victory for her Trinamool Congress on Sunday for a third consecutive term and the saffron party and the Left Democratic Front were poised to form government again in Assam and Kerala respectively while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam stormed back to power in Tamil Nadu after a gap of 10 years.

Figure out the Previous World Cups

Figure out the Previous World Cups

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

A statistical look at the previous World Cups.

IPL: Which team has most wins? Check out the stats

IPL: Which team has most wins? Check out the stats

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

All the figures from the previous editions of the Indian Premier League.

India can help make Pak BPOs stronger: Murthy

India can help make Pak BPOs stronger: Murthy

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Indian companies can help Pakistan strengthen its IT-BPO industry by sharing expertise and best practices with their Pakistani counterparts, Infosys Chief Mentor NR Narayana Murthy said.

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

The secret behind the success of Brand Infosys

The secret behind the success of Brand Infosys

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

A dedicated team makes sure the information technology brand grows from strength to strength. Here's how

How does Team India measure up in New Zealand

How does Team India measure up in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

As Team India's tour of New Zealand commences with the first one-dayer in Napier on Sunday, Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical dossier on contests between the two teams.

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.

Raising visa fee is US govt's right, says Murthy

Raising visa fee is US govt's right, says Murthy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

"I have always believed that innovation has an important role, not only in software but in any business."

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.

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.

Stats: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, tri-series

Stats: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, tri-series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Sri Lanka's nine-wicket triumph in the tri-series on Friday is their 26th in 28 games played against Bangladesh.

Murthy's fund makes first investment, in SKS

Murthy's fund makes first investment, in SKS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Murthy's fund, which has invested through Catamaran Management Services, will hold 1.3 per cent in the company after the IPO.

Murthy to resign as Infosys chief in 2011

Murthy to resign as Infosys chief in 2011

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Murthy shared his opinion on who will take over as the next chief after his retirement, saying that Infosys has a lot of talented people and indirectly hinted out that somebody loyal to the organisation will take the charge, selected mainly on the basis of merit and competence.

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

As per the award, Infosys is required to pay Bansal the outstanding severance amount of Rs 12.17 crore, with interest