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How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

2019, however, will be a bigger test as the firm continues to deal with rising attrition and margin pressure.

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31.

Sania named playing captain of India's Fed Cup team

Sania named playing captain of India's Fed Cup team

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

India's tennis ace Sania Mirza, on Saturday, was appointed as playing captain of India's Fed Cup team, which will seek to make it to Group I grade of Asia/Oceania zone in Hyderabad from April 14.

Somdev set for Davis Cup debut

Somdev set for Davis Cup debut

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The youngster faces Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin, while Rohan Bopanna will play Farrukh Dustov in the Asia Oceania Zone Group I tie.

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Elevator rules deem no more than two people for a unit that carries six people, and as an employee enters the office, there are three masks to be used for five hours each a day, then disposed and one for the next day as well.'

India lose to Indonesia

India lose to Indonesia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

India's decision to rest star player Sania Mirza in the opening match itself against Indonesia backfired as they lost 1-2 in the Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 Federation Cup tournament in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Modi needs to listen to good advice

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Listening -- really listening -- to advisers in the government and outside would help. India has plenty of wise economists who have worked within the bureaucracy during previous crises, points out Rahul Jacob.

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The deal for 800,000-square foot plot in Gurgaon's Infospace Tikri SEZ is likely to improve real estate absorption rate, which has seen some upside recently.

Davis Cup: Somdev wins, Bopanna loses

Davis Cup: Somdev wins, Bopanna loses

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Somdev Devvarman recorded his first Davis Cup win to keep India afloat in the second round tie against Chinese Taipei as both the teams were locked 1-1 on the opening day of the Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie in Kaohsiung (Chinese Taipei) on Friday.

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'All options are there on the table. Yesterday when this terror attack was conducted, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of the full establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and India, exactly yesterday. So, it may not be a coincidence but all options are being investigated'

Indian Fed Cup team relegated

Indian Fed Cup team relegated

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

India were on Saturday relegated to Group II of the Asia/Oceania zone after their humiliating 0-3 defeat against Chinese Taipei in the Fed Cup play-off tie here.

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Welcome to the jungle! 5 safaris to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A forest safari is the best way to observe animals in their natural habitat.

India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener

India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

The Indian team badly missed Sania Mirza as it made a horrendous start to the Fed Cup, losing 0-3 to New Zealand in their opening Group I tie of the Asia/Oceania zone in Perth on Wednesday.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Markets snap 4-day winning run on weak global cues

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

NTPC was the top gainer, spurting 4.28 per cent. Other winners were Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Yes Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank and SBI, rising up to 1.38 per cent.

Aussies blank India in Fed Cup

Aussies blank India in Fed Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

India were relegated to the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone group II after top seeds Australia blanked them 3-0 in their third and final group I match in Bangkok on Friday.

India-US Forum discusses SEZs

India-US Forum discusses SEZs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

The dilemma over acquiring of farmland for special economic zones without hurting the interests of the farmers came up for discussion at the India-US Forum of Parliamentarians organised by Asia Society in New York.

Fed Cup: India suffer double blow

Fed Cup: India suffer double blow

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The Indian team suffered a double blow as they lost their the Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 Federation Cup opener to lowly opponents Indonesia 1-2 and star player Sania Mirza, yet to recover from her hamstring injury, rendered unfit for next pool tie.

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India has been maintaining that China has no locus standi in commenting on Jammu and Kashmir.

Sensex ends below 27,000; ITC, RIL top losers

Sensex ends below 27,000; ITC, RIL top losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Markets ended in red; index heavyweight under pressure.

India get bye in first round of 2009 Davis Cup

India get bye in first round of 2009 Davis Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

India have been seeded third in Group I of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania zone. They have been given a bye in the first round before taking on the winner of the match between Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan in the second round, scheduled from March 6 to 8, 2009.

Learn from India, respect The Hague verdict: US tells China on SCS

Learn from India, respect The Hague verdict: US tells China on SCS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

China has taken a position of non-acceptance and non-participation on the jurisdiction by the International Court of Arbitration in a case the Philippines has brought against China's claims to nearly all of the South China Sea, Abraham Denmark, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for East Asia, told lawmakers at a Congressional hearing.

Indian girls lose World semis

Indian girls lose World semis

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Indian girls went down 0-3 to Thailand in the Asia/Oceania Zone of the World Junior tennis.

Fed Cup: India demolish Jordan

Fed Cup: India demolish Jordan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Tara Iyer and Ankita Bhambri blanked their opponents as India beat Jordan 3-0 in the Fed Cup.

She is on a mission to HEAL India

She is on a mission to HEAL India

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Vibha Harish is trying to create long-lasting health through natural forms of nutrition.

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

As captain, I am the least important person in team: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Rohit Sharma believes that there is 'enough time' before the IPL starts and he would slowly build on his strength, stamina and skills during the next one month after the long lay-off.

Shokeen, Rastogi to launch Davis campaign

Shokeen, Rastogi to launch Davis campaign

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Leander Paes and sunil Kumar Sipaeya will team up for the doubles in the match against Uzbekistan.

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out Aakar Patel.

Indian girls in World Jr tennis finals

Indian girls in World Jr tennis finals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The Indian under-14 girls' team qualified for the finals of World Junior tennis competition after blanking Uzbekistan 3-0 in a quarter-final match of the Asia/Oceania zone qualifier in Delhi.

Sunitha guides India to hard-fought win over Kiwis

Sunitha guides India to hard-fought win over Kiwis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

She helped India recover from an early deficit and edge out hosts New Zealand 2-1 in their third rubber of the Fed Cup Asia-Oceania Zone Qualifiers.

Istomin rallies to beat Bopanna

Istomin rallies to beat Bopanna

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

Denis Istomin beat Rohan Bopanna in a marathon five-setter to draw Uzbekistan level in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Zone Group I tie.

Sania saves India from relegation in Fed Cup

Sania saves India from relegation in Fed Cup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Sania Mirza returned to the court to save India from demotion as India beat Hong Kong 2-1 in the Federation Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I relegation play-off on Saturday.

India must nurture singles talent: Paes

India must nurture singles talent: Paes

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

India's Davis Cup captain said there is no dearth of talent in the country and the immediate task is to mould the fresh crop into strong singles players.

Rastogi, Shokeen lose reverse singles too

Rastogi, Shokeen lose reverse singles too

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

India went down 1-4 to Uzbekistan in the Asia-Oceania Zone Group I Davis Cup match.

Tax sops in Budget to make GIFT City a global financial hub

Tax sops in Budget to make GIFT City a global financial hub

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Standard Chartered Bank is setting up an international banking unit primarily to look after Indian company requirements. The bank is looking for a $2-billion loan book in the first five years of business.

Panghal counts on strenuous training to win medal at Tokyo Olympics

Panghal counts on strenuous training to win medal at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Amit Panghal said he was sure of a podium finish after putting in the hard yards ahead of the prestigious tournament.

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Davis Cup: India face Pakistan, may be played at neutral venue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.

Neeru Chadha becomes 1st Indian woman as member of UN law board

Neeru Chadha becomes 1st Indian woman as member of UN law board

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Chadha got 120 votes, the highest in the Asia Pacific group

Indian economy to grow at fastest pace on slew of reforms

Indian economy to grow at fastest pace on slew of reforms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

The outlook is improving and that mostly reflects the fact that the new government has pledged to prioritise economic reforms.

Markets remain range-bound; ONGC, GAIL top gainersSensex recovers from 1 1/2 week low led by index heavyweight

Markets remain range-bound; ONGC, GAIL top gainersSensex recovers from 1 1/2 week low led by index heavyweight

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

ONGC was the top gainer which surged over 4% followed by Axis, SBI, CIL