News for 'G P Vijayakumar'

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Tharoor happy with Kochi IPL getting the nod

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Kerala government and other sport lovers of the state on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to give approval to Kochi IPL team.

Small stocks sparkle amid pandemic gloom; likely to shine in 2021 too

Small stocks sparkle amid pandemic gloom; likely to shine in 2021 too

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Small stocks made a dashing comeback in 2020 after delivering negative returns in the last two years as increased retail investor participation in pandemic times saw small-cap index surging up to 31 per cent and outperforming the bigger benchmark gauge. This year turned out to be eventful for the equity market, witnessing bearish and bullish sentiments at different points of time. While the initial part of COVID-ravaged 2020 saw the bears in full force amid concerns related to the pandemic and lockdowns hurting economic activities, bulls made a comeback towards the latter half of the year. As the market swayed with many lows as well as highs, small and mid-cap indices emerged as markets favourites in 2020.

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

Catching Suriya, the Singam in action

Catching Suriya, the Singam in action

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

On the sets of the Tamil movie.

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Solla ... Inikkum is mildly interesting

Review: Solla ... Inikkum is mildly interesting

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

This Tamil movie has good principles and starts out meaning well and were it not for the dull and cliched presentation, might have actually stood a chance of clicking with its audience.

Youth suicides: 'Parents need to be vigilant'

Youth suicides: 'Parents need to be vigilant'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar, a noted psychiatrist in Chennai, speaks with Shobha Warrier about the recent spate of youth suicides.

Review: Nanda Nanditha is average

Review: Nanda Nanditha is average

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Yogeesh puts up the same show as 'Duniya's' Lose Maadha in this film which introduces him as the hero. Emil's song composition 'Jinkemareena' and the choreographic work are the major attractions of this average film.

TN: Teen killed during Jallikattu, 40 injured

TN: Teen killed during Jallikattu, 40 injured

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

A 17-year-old boy was gored to death and 40 others were injured in a Jallikattu (bull taming) event at Malayakovil village in Pudukottai district, police sources said.

Ten DMK men held over post-fatwa rampage

Ten DMK men held over post-fatwa rampage

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Ten members of the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam, including a ward secretary, were arrested by the police on Monday in connection with Sunday's attack on the offices of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Hindu Munnani office.

Crusader uses Internet in war against corruption

Crusader uses Internet in war against corruption

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

'I have now decided to take up this fight against corruption independently and want to mobilise support from like-minded persons. I also want to assist persons who have knowledge of corrupt practices but are afraid to take them further'

Deepavali: Illogical fun

Deepavali: Illogical fun

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Park your logic at the door and enjoy Deepavali.

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infosys was the worst performer among the bluechips on both the key indices.

AIADMK victory a sympathy vote: BJP

AIADMK victory a sympathy vote: BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2005

BJP national secretary Bandaru Dattatreya on Monday said the AIADMK's 'gameplan' of fielding the widow of deceased legislator S S Thirunavukkarassu at Kancheepuram and the son of murdered MLA K Sudarsanam had resulted in the party's victory.

UTI plans to acquire IT firm

UTI plans to acquire IT firm

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

UTI Asset Management Company plans to acquire an IT company to provide services as a registrar and transfer agency.

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

More than 50 startups have graduated from Startup Village's Physical and Virtual Incubation Programme and eight startups from Digital Incubation

Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

They wanted to learn about the set-up and support entrepreneur there.

Veerappan's diary could reveal his secrets

Veerappan's diary could reveal his secrets

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

A diary maintained by forest brigand Veerappan, which could throw light on a saga of murders, kidnappings and extortion, was seized at the scene of last week's encounter in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.

AIADMK retains both seats in TN

AIADMK retains both seats in TN

Rediff.com16 May 2005

The ruling All Indian Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday retained both Kancheepuram and Gummidipoondi assembly seats in the byelection held on May 14.

Kerala cabinet approves Marad peace package

Kerala cabinet approves Marad peace package

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

On possibility of recommending a CBI inquiry into the May 2 violence, which left nine people dead, the cabinet decided to seek the advocate general's advice.

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The record in net addition from the top four was in 2016-17, of 59,427 employees.

Karnataka: Congress wins Jayanagar assembly seat

Karnataka: Congress wins Jayanagar assembly seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Congress' Sowmya Reddy secured 54,457 votes against her nearest rival from the BJP.

'He leads from the front'

'He leads from the front'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Two Indians, including a 31-year-old mother, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Oman, a media report said on Tuesday.

Review: Salt Mango Tree is average

Review: Salt Mango Tree is average

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Serving a bitter pill dipped in sweetener may look good on paper but in Salt Mango Tree, the taste is disproportional, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Exploride earns over $500,000 in 40 days of its global launch

Exploride earns over $500,000 in 40 days of its global launch

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The company plans to add more features to its gadget, will expand its workforce and raise $10 million in venture capital fund.

Review: <I>Singam 2</I> roars louder than ever

Review: Singam 2 roars louder than ever

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Suriya's charisma and director Hari Gopalakrishnan's brilliant screenplay make Tamil film Singam 2 a joyful experience.

Sensex sinks 561 points to 1-month low of 34,196

Sensex sinks 561 points to 1-month low of 34,196

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty too closed down 168.30 points, or 1.58 per cent, at 10,498.25 -- a level last seen on January 3 when it closed at 10,443.20.

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Villagers celebrate homecoming of fishermen released from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

oyous and emotional scenes were witnessed at Thanachimadam village in Tamil Nadu where celebrations broke out on the arrival of 5 fishermen, who had escaped the gallows after spending 3 years in a Sri Lankan prison, with families and friends greeting them.

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'Social isolation itself can create panic among people. So, stay connected.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

In Kerala, Congress retains key seat in by-poll

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a boost to the United Democratic Front ahead of assembly polls in Kerala next year, the Congress candidate K S Sabarinadhan on Tuesday won the Aruvikkara assembly by-poll by a margin of 10,128 votes defeating his nearest rival M Vijayakumar of the Opposition Left Democratic Front.

100 Kerala start-ups to travel to Silicon Valley

100 Kerala start-ups to travel to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Menlo Park Mayor Catherine Carlton is leading a 3-member team to Kerala.

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Three held for rape, murder of 'Kerala's Nirbhaya'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Women's rights activists and political leaders -- cutting across party lines -- have voiced concern against the murder, which they believe was a first of its kind in the state for the sheer brutality of the crime.

U-19 World Cup: England, SL, SA, Zimbabwe win on opening day

U-19 World Cup: England, SL, SA, Zimbabwe win on opening day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A 151-run fourth-wicket partnership between Ed Barnard and Ben Duckett powered 1998 champions England to a 213-run victory over hosts United Arab Emirates on the opening day of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Friday. In other matches of the day, the West Indies let South Africa off the hook as the two-time runners-up recovered to win by 94 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while Sri Lanka scored a comfortable 49-run victory over New Zealand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Zimbabwe completed a six-wicket victory over Canada at Abu Dhabi Oval 1.

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's decision to go back to academics might spell short term negativity for the stock, currency and bond markets.

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Jaya restructures AIADMK apex team

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday restructured the party's apex body.