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SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The Allahabad high court had in January 2006 struck down the provision of the 1981 amendment Act by which the university was accorded the minority status.

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Refutes claims of differences between board, founders and Sikka; board needs to do better scrutiny, says Mohandas Pai.

Infy ex-CFOs demand Rs 11,200-crore share buyback

Infy ex-CFOs demand Rs 11,200-crore share buyback

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Balakrishnan, Pai write to board, seek correction in 'dramatic valuation disconnect' between shares of Infosys and its peers.

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Monsoon revival over weekend likely, but second-half rainfall may be muted. If the rains become scarce after mid-August, the standing kharif crops might be impacted

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Venture Intelligence data shows that during January to July 2020, investors infused $998 million in 31 deals. The total number of deals reported in 2019 was 42 worth $404 million.

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.

Bangalore: Cultural capital of new economy?

Bangalore: Cultural capital of new economy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Pai, a highflier in the software giant (he is still just under 50), has a zen for cities. As human resources head of Infosys he is constantly scouting around in India for newer destinations where the company can set up shop to beat rising costs. And he is all the time benchmarking these against the worlds great cities to develop an agenda for change and betterment.

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'My five-year-old grandson Arjun enthusiastically helps in jhadoo pocha, putting clothes in the washing machine, drying and then folding them up,' says Dr Veena Adige.

Navratri Pics: Dance, drama, dandiya!

Navratri Pics: Dance, drama, dandiya!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A look at the Navratri celebrations!

Hyderabad lose their edge

Hyderabad lose their edge

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Hyderabad were 143 for five in their second innings on day three of the four-day Ranji Trophy Super League match against Orissa.

'We are a close-knit Indian family'

'We are a close-knit Indian family'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Chitra Amritraj had an arranged marriage, unlike her parents, and her American journey has included challenges very different from what her husband Ashok encountered, discovers Arthur J Pais.

Infosys aims to hire 30,000

Infosys aims to hire 30,000

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

IT major Infosys Technologies Ltd on Thursday said that it would invest Rs 800 crore more during the current fiscal.

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Soros' New American Fellow, Sundeep Iyer's interest in grassroot politics comes from the altruistic outlook he has inherited from his parents, discovers Arthur J Pais

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Real Madrid Prez threatened to sack Ramos in dressing room row

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Pay me and I will leave, I have given everything and broken my back for this badge, this club and for you'

Like Steve Jobs, a trip to India changed his life

Like Steve Jobs, a trip to India changed his life

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

In the twelfth part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Sathvik Namburar whose ten-week stint at a Tamil Nadu hospital made him realise the vast need for health care across the globe.

He brings warmth and smiles... one quilt at a time

He brings warmth and smiles... one quilt at a time

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In the tenth part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Siddharth Gupta whose Quilt for Cure movement is giving cancer patients some much-needed warmth.

This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions

This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Continuing with the sixth issue of our series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles 17-year-old Akshay Rajagopal.

Fighting for diversity: A physician inspires social change

Fighting for diversity: A physician inspires social change

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Presidential scholar and physicist Abhilasha Gokulan shares her journey.

New IT pros get bored easily

New IT pros get bored easily

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

"I think the people, who have been joining in the last one-two years, have a feeling of restlessness among them," T V Mohandas Pai, who is in charge of human resources at the Bangalore-headquartered Nasdaq-listed firm, said.

MH17 tragedy and the 'non-state actor' charade

MH17 tragedy and the 'non-state actor' charade

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The tragedy of MH17 should awaken the world to the sobering reality that the "non-state actor" charade has gone too far, notes Nitin Pai

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

Ashok Amritraj: The Madras Mogul

Ashok Amritraj: The Madras Mogul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Movie producer Ashok Amritraj maps out his American Journey in making films.

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rupee@70: Students, parents feel the pinch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

With the rupee slipping to nearly Rs 70 per dollar on Tuesday, most parents with children in the US will feel the pinch

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: 14-year-old Indian wins Spelling Bee

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y: 14-year-old Indian wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Winner of 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee Sriram Hathwar in conversation with Arthur J Pais on the challenges of winning the competition.

Her bones were broken, her dreams are not

Her bones were broken, her dreams are not

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

In the final part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Maya Lakshmi Srinivasan who recovered from her shattered dreams of being a national gymnast.

He is helping young Americans eat healthy

He is helping young Americans eat healthy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In the eleventh part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Karthik W Rohatgi who is helping low-income children to eat more fruits and vegetables AND promoting small-scale farmers.

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Startups get $8.4 bn funding in 2015; nearly 1,000 deals inked

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The industry is looking at a promising 2016, though experts and even the investors anticipate correction on the valuation side

Monsoon to miss forecast date, to hit Kerala coast by June 4

Monsoon to miss forecast date, to hit Kerala coast by June 4

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

With conditions not favouring its progress, southwest monsoon is expected to hit the Kerala coast by June 4, three days after its normal onset date, the MET department has said.

Be it music or golf, she plays for a better tomorrow

Be it music or golf, she plays for a better tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

In the ninth part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Nina Srivastava who is breaking barriers in the deeply conservative American state of South Carolina.

Fighter for a world free of sexual assault

Fighter for a world free of sexual assault

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

In the seventh part of the series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles the multi-faceted Meghana Nallajerla.

He wants to heal the world

He wants to heal the world

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

In the fifth part of a series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles Rajet Vatsa

Writer, dancer, fighter, thinker: Meet Surabhi Beriwal

Writer, dancer, fighter, thinker: Meet Surabhi Beriwal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

In the fourth part of a series profiling Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais speaks with 15-year-old Surabhi Beriwal

'Om Puri deserves to be nominated for an Oscar'

'Om Puri deserves to be nominated for an Oscar'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Author Richard C Morais tells Arthur J Pais he is amazed how Om Puri and Helen Mirren have brought his characters to life in the film.

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Last year, the top 10 investors in the country had put their money in 209 deals, according to the data compiled by VCCEdge based on deals disclosed. This year they put money in only 60 deals.

Marshall Scholar fuses maths and Bharata Natyam

Marshall Scholar fuses maths and Bharata Natyam

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

In the second part of the series on three Indian Americans who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields, Arthur J Pais speaks with Kirin Sinha, winner of the prestigious Marshall Scholarships, who fuses dance and maths.

Infosys plans campus in Shanghai

Infosys plans campus in Shanghai

Rediff.com17 May 2006

'We have invaded Tampa'

'We have invaded Tampa'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

'...And it is a total invasion!' Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and most of Bollywood catch up with Florida. Arthur J Pais reports.

Meet Sana Raoof: Harvard student, star debater, Soros scholar

Meet Sana Raoof: Harvard student, star debater, Soros scholar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Star debater, trailblazing athlete and Harvard medical student. Sana Raoof learnt from her immigrant family to be the best in whatever she does. Arthur J Pais finds what inspires this newly minted Soros Fellow.