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Dentist learns overseas citizens can't practice

Dentist learns overseas citizens can't practice

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

'As soon as we give up our Indian citizenship and take on a foreign passport, we magically transform into individuals that are a potential threat to the country's security.'

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

Infy to make Mysore campus a 'model smart city'

Infy to make Mysore campus a 'model smart city'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Work on the 340-acre campus expected to be completed by April this year

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Which book-to-screen is YOUR fave? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at the recent spate of book-to-screen adaptations.

Goodbye Infosys! Murthy to spend time with grandchildren

Goodbye Infosys! Murthy to spend time with grandchildren

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Grandchildren and books will take up most of NR Narayana Murthy's time after he retires for the second time from the company he co-founded with six friends over three decades ago.

Raazi: Will it be Alia's best performance?

Raazi: Will it be Alia's best performance?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Jahnavi Patel feels it's an Alia Bhatt show all the way.

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.

Murthy reveals his 3 key concerns about Infosys

Murthy reveals his 3 key concerns about Infosys

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The founders, who hold 12.75 per cent stake in Infosys, together with a dozen leading institutional investors with a cumulative stake of about 10 per cent forced the Infosys board to bring back Nilekani.

Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Analysts said the demand recovery in two-wheeler and car segments was skewed towards the semi-urban and rural markets.

Want to earn above Rs 1 crore a year?

Want to earn above Rs 1 crore a year?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

In 2013-14, as many as 45 people each earned more than Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) commission as a mutual fund (MF) distributor. This is up from 33 in 2012-13 and 22 in 2011-12.

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Panaya deal: Probe clears Infosys of any wrongdoing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were no evidence of any kickbacks, inappropriate contracting or unreasonable expenses

We are more predictable today: S D Shibulal

We are more predictable today: S D Shibulal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

At his last media interaction after announcing Infosys' quarterly earnings, the outgoing CEO talks about the company's business, the challenges it faces, and efforts to overcome them.

Infosys is back on track but still time to become IT bellwether

Infosys is back on track but still time to become IT bellwether

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

It is not that platforms and products are something that Infosys has not tried earlier.

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

If there's one thing about the decade our glamorous lot is in NO RUSH to replicate, it is the '80s' kitschy, over-the-top sartorial style.

When you should look at international funds

When you should look at international funds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

While the number of international MF schemes is increasing, so is the confusion for investors.

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Pai said more and more people -- whether they are employees, or investors or others -- are coming to the conclusion that this Board has to go and a new one has to come.

Infosys to expand CSR activities in Americas, spend $5 mn a year

Infosys to expand CSR activities in Americas, spend $5 mn a year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Infosys has appointed Sudha Murty, Vandana Sikka and Sandeep Dadlani as the trustees of the arm.

Infosys looks to incubate ideas from its 1st ever global hackathon

Infosys looks to incubate ideas from its 1st ever global hackathon

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Infosys recently hosted its first-ever global hackathon, which was held across 20 locations and saw participation from over 1,100 employees.

Sensex back in green, Infosys closes up too

Sensex back in green, Infosys closes up too

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The NSE Nifty reclaimed the 9,800 mark

6 reasons why Infosys' shares jumped 11% on July 21

6 reasons why Infosys' shares jumped 11% on July 21

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Along with a robust set of numbers, the management too sounded confident of its growth prospects

Attrition under control, expect 200 bps improvement: Infosys

Attrition under control, expect 200 bps improvement: Infosys

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

At the end of Q1, Infosys had 1,79,523 employees.

Nicholas to hire 400 scientists in 5yrs

Nicholas to hire 400 scientists in 5yrs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Nicholas Piramal India is planning to hire 400 scientists in the next five years, and has doubled its R&D budget this year.

Ex-CFO clarifies on Infy founders' buyback plan

Ex-CFO clarifies on Infy founders' buyback plan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Founders have made it very clear that their only interest lies in protecting core values of the company and do not have any interest in running the company, he pointed out.

Will Nandan Nilekani return to Infosys?

Will Nandan Nilekani return to Infosys?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Co-founder Nilekani could take the role of non-executive chairman, becoming a bridge between the board and Murthy, reports Ayan Pramanik.

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'Oddly enough, everything Raazi cannot explain or put a finger on, it glosses over in the name of patriotism or watan-love; glorifying thereby the very sentiment it had set out to mock.' 'This is the unique tragedy of the film: it becomes less of a counterpoint to pseudo-patriotism and more of a companion piece,' says Sreehari Nair.

Visa fee hike to have less than 0.3% impact on margins: Infosys

Visa fee hike to have less than 0.3% impact on margins: Infosys

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

nfosys chief financial officer Ranganath M said there was confusion in visa costs.

Alia takes in magical Kashmir

Alia takes in magical Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Want to know what a day in Alia's life is like?

Box Office: BA Pass gets an average opening

Box Office: BA Pass gets an average opening

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Ranganath Mavinakere: The man behind Infosys' successful comeback

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"There was not a single decision that I took during my second tenure without discussing it with Ranga and getting valuable input from him," says Narayana Murthy.

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco.

Nilekani seeks to allay fears, promises to take everybody along

Nilekani seeks to allay fears, promises to take everybody along

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Stating that he has no intention to become CEO of the company, he said the future strategy of Infosys will be aligned with global developments and he sees tremendous opportunity in software data and machine learning.

Hire local: Infosys mantra in the Trump era

Hire local: Infosys mantra in the Trump era

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

All major Indian IT services providers are keenly watching US President Donald Trump's potential actions on immigration law. Ayan Pramanik reports.

Nilekani hails Murthy, calls him 'father of corporate governance in India'

Nilekani hails Murthy, calls him 'father of corporate governance in India'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The new chairman of the country's second-largest IT firm acknowledged that he is an "admirer" of Murthy, saying the "iconic visionary" is the father of corporate governance in India.

Infosys vs Murthy fight gets murkier

Infosys vs Murthy fight gets murkier

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Junking Murthy's claims, Infosys said the board did all it could to look into whistle-blower complaints of corporate governance lapses, particularly those related to acquisition of Panaya.

PM honours 4 N-scientists with lifetime achievement awards

PM honours 4 N-scientists with lifetime achievement awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Four top scientists, including Ravi Bhushan Grover, who played a key role in negotiating the Indo-US nuclear deal, were on Tuesday conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Awards by Department of Atomic Energy.

The real story behind Raazi

The real story behind Raazi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

As Raazi hit theatres, Harinder Sikka -- author of Calling Sehmat, the book on which the film is based -- reveals the thrilling real life story of an Indian spy named Sehmat.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Whistleblower's complaints against Infosys co-founders appalling: Nilekani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Nandan Nilekani said the co-founders have served the company "selflessly" and remain committed to the long-term success of Infosys.

4 Infosys co-founders gain $1.1 billion, investors lose $2 bn

4 Infosys co-founders gain $1.1 billion, investors lose $2 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Infosys co-founders N R Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani along with their family members on Monday sold shares worth Rs 6,484 crore in the country's second largest software services firm.

You can't expect revenue without investments: Infosys

You can't expect revenue without investments: Infosys

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'The $80,000 revenue per employee we will get through quite easily.'