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Infosys bows to Murthy; Nilekani returns as chairman

Infosys bows to Murthy; Nilekani returns as chairman

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Vishal Sikka who was made vice-chairman till his successor was appointed, also quit the board with immediate effect.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Shiv Nadar tops philanthropy list, Mukesh Ambani is third

Shiv Nadar tops philanthropy list, Mukesh Ambani is third

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Nadar and his family donated Rs 826 crore, while Azim Premji gave Rs 453 crore and Ambani parted with Rs 402 crore, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2019.

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The book, 'India Can', has received praises from top business leaders including Deepak Parekh and Nandan Nilekani.

4 Indians among Asia's most powerful bizmen

4 Indians among Asia's most powerful bizmen

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata, Infosys Technologies CEO Nandan Nilekani, Wipro Chairman Azim Premji and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani are the four Indians in Asia's 25 most powerful business leaders list by the Fortune magazine.

Gehana Vasisth to debut in Telugu film

Gehana Vasisth to debut in Telugu film

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Operation Duryodhana 2 is expected to release on December 7.

10 business people we'd like to see contesting the next election

10 business people we'd like to see contesting the next election

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Infosys Ltd co-founder Nandan Nilekani has joined the Congress party and will contest Lok Sabha polls from Bangalore South.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.

Why UIDAI must be dismantled NOW

Why UIDAI must be dismantled NOW

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Amidst leakage of files from the Prime Minister's Office and leakage of public money in scam after scam in the Congress-led government, the claim of attempting to reduce leakage in the system by using questionable plumbers like Nandan Nilekani using UIDAI does not inspire even an iota of confidence, says Gopal Krishna

Stunning Superjumbo A-380s may fly to India

Stunning Superjumbo A-380s may fly to India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In one step forward, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday met for the first time to decide on allowing the Airbus A-380s to operate at some airports, years after some major foreign carriers sought the right to fly these superjumbos to India.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

IT majors to focus on localised hiring

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

TCS, Infosys ramp up onshore hiring; Infosys committed to hire 25,000 over 5 years.

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Amethi's Special 26 who cost Rahul the election

Rediff.com28 May 2019

26 candidates in Amethi fray take away 60,545 votes; the difference between the victorious Smriti Irani and Rahul Gandhi is 55,120 votes.

Remembering Dev Anand

Remembering Dev Anand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'As soon as the plane touched down and we emerged, barricades came down and his fans rushed towards us.' 'Then, before my astonished eyes, they had lifted him up and he was being passed along over the heads of people.' 'It was an incredible sight!'

Infosys to announce Q2 results on October 24

Infosys to announce Q2 results on October 24

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The results will give an indication whether Nilekani would continue with the software plus services strategy adopted by Sikka, or tweak it to reflect his worldview of the explosion in data.

Rohini Nilekani has her heart in the right place

Rohini Nilekani has her heart in the right place

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Philanthropist and writer Rohini Nilekani has invested across sectors such as education, environment and sanitation.

Why the UID project poses a danger to our sovereignty

Why the UID project poses a danger to our sovereignty

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Nandan Nilekani and his UID/Aadhaar project appear quite complicit in unconstitutional act of surrendering the country's interest in favour of a global system led by ungovernable and undemocratic business enterprises not by democratic legislatures, says Gopal Krishna

The Costs of Not Vaccinating Everyone

The Costs of Not Vaccinating Everyone

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The cost of not vaccinating the entire population quickly will be far higher than bearing the entire cost of vaccination, points out Prosenjit Datta.

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kohli was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the match which South Africa won by nine wickets.

3 Indians amongst most respected biz leaders

3 Indians amongst most respected biz leaders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, Nandan Mohan Nilekani of Infosys Technologies and Ratan Tata of the Tata group - have figured in this year's list of World's 50 most respected business leaders.

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

AITA picks team for Pakistan tie; Paes, top-players return

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

AITA usually names five-member squad apart from one or two reserve players.

600 million Aadhaar cards by 2014: UIDAI chairman

600 million Aadhaar cards by 2014: UIDAI chairman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The ambitious project --which has issued unique identification numbers to more than 380 million people, which is large than the population of several large countries in just a few years -- would still take a few more years before every Indian resident is issued with this unique number and the card having the biometric information of the individual, Nilekani told a Washington audience.

This is NO country for young men

This is NO country for young men

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

As political leaders go, Goa's Chief Minister, the 57-year-old Manohar Parrikar, is an unusual specimen of the species. He might be the only Indian Institute of Technology graduate among India's chief ministers past or present, is a former classmate of Nandan Nilekani's, and is the sort of well-mannered host you can expect to observe social niceties.

This is NO country for young men

This is NO country for young men

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

As political leaders go, Goa's Chief Minister, the 57-year-old Manohar Parrikar, is an unusual specimen of the species. He might be the only Indian Institute of Technology graduate among India's chief ministers past or present, is a former classmate of Nandan Nilekani's, and is the sort of well-mannered host you can expect to observe social niceties.

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The time is ripe to accede to the founders' plea to declassify them as promoters.

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Air India formally becomes 27th member of Star Alliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Air India would add about 400 daily flights and over 40 new destinations in India to the 27-member Alliance network of over 18,500 daily flights to 1,316 airports in 195 countries.

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Sudhir Bisht recalls the battle of 1984, in which UP's strongman H N Bahuguna was felled by Bollywood superstar turned political novice Amitabh Bachchan.

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'The decision by this Hon'ble Court, whichever way it goes, will impact future generations.'

Ex-AI chief's removal: CIC wants to see papers

Ex-AI chief's removal: CIC wants to see papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Activist Subhash Chandra Agarwal had appealed to the CIC saying that the government had not provided "any information on the ground that the desired records constituted Cabinet papers and therefore could not be disclosed."

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Infosys pointed out that it is not uncommon for plaintiffs' lawyers to issue press releases or other media communications asking potential plaintiffs to contact them in order to apply for lead plaintiff status in an existing lawsuit. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Air India starts direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

On Monday night, Air India hosted a dinner Melbourne for the Indian diaspora and Australian leader and government officials to mark its launch in Victoria.

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Bengaluru Test drawn after four days of rain

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The second Test between India and South Africa ended in a damp draw after cyclonic rains and a wet outfield ensured not a single ball could be bowled for a fourth successive day at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Battleground UP: It's Priyanka versus Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Launching our new Election Gupshup series: Congress pulls out its Brahmastra to dent the Modi mystique.

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.

AI to focus on making Dreamliners its workhorse

AI to focus on making Dreamliners its workhorse

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The announcement by Air India CMD Rohit Nandan came on a day when two of the airline's six Dreamliners resumed commercial operations and operated regular flights from Delhi to Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Boeing hopeful of getting 787 flying by April: AI

Boeing hopeful of getting 787 flying by April: AI

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Boeing's 50 Dreamliners in service have been grounded since mid-January following two incidents involving battery problems.