News for 'K Narayanan'

ISRO Arm All Set To Launch US Satellite

ISRO Arm All Set To Launch US Satellite

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'The LVM3 rocket will orbit one Block 2 BlueBird satellite in Low Earth Orbit.'

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories against S L Narayanan

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu has sparked controversy by replacing the Indian Rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the logo for its 2025-26 budget. The move has drawn criticism from the state BJP, which accused the ruling party of being "stupid." The development comes amidst the ongoing language row between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, with the latter alleging Hindi imposition by the Union government.

Former ISRO Chairman To Probe Failure

Former ISRO Chairman To Probe Failure

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

'The work is already on with various data being studied.'

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

31 Bangladeshis held in TN for illegal stay using fake documents

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

According to officials, the arrests followed a tip-off that a large number of Bangladeshi nationals were staying in banyan companies in the region using fake Aadhaar cards.

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Ashwin's Daughters Celebrate Dad's 37th Five-For

Ashwin's Daughters Celebrate Dad's 37th Five-For

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Ashwin's wife Prithi and daughters Akhira and Aadhya cheered him on from the stands, a heartwarming moment that captured their joy and pride of his accomplishment.

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'I now see rates rising again, particularly after recent losses - especially the January wildfires in Los Angeles.'

Ananth Narayanan: The turnaround man

Ananth Narayanan: The turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Narayanan's strategy of building exclusive brands for Myntra has been a success as well, and more such brands will be added to the portal's offering in the future

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'There is need for India-specific pricing.' 'Google, Microsoft and others also have different pricing.' 'It is important for OpenAI to think on these lines as the global pricing may not work in the Indian context.'

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on account of higher input costs and food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of urban consumption. Rising prices of commodity inputs such as palm oil, coffee and cocoa were also accentuated and some FMCG firms have hinted at a price hike. HUL, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), Marico, ITC, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) have expressed concerns over squeezing urban consumption, which according to industry experts forms 65-68 per cent of FMCG total sales.

What Went Wrong With ISRO's Latest Mission?

What Went Wrong With ISRO's Latest Mission?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

ISRO's vendor policy and quality control processes are under scanner.

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Ananth Narayanan to continue as Myntra-Jabong CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Narayanan said while there would be some redundancies as a result of integration of the back-end functions of Myntra and Jabong, it will, however, be less than 10 per cent of the overall headcount

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in the open section of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament in Kolkata on Wednesday.

What Wife, Fans Thought Of Ashwin's Ton

What Wife, Fans Thought Of Ashwin's Ton

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ashwin's performance earned him praise and humour from fans online. Many playfully acknowledged his transformation from a renowned bowler to a reliable middle-order batsman.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali return to grand welcome

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali return to grand welcome

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Dommaraju Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Rameshbabu Vaishali and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan landed Chennai on Tuesday morning.

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible 9.

Malaika Is Feeling Bossy

Malaika Is Feeling Bossy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Parineeti's prized painting... Shriya gets nostalgic in New Zealand... Prajakta goes to Nepal...

'The chess world is officially a joke'

'The chess world is officially a joke'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history sparked widespread criticism.

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has alleged a "rot" within the Congress party and called for serious introspection. She criticized the party's lack of ideology and its treatment of non-dynastic leaders, citing the case of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. She also questioned the party's failure to convene a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's death, highlighting a perceived loss of institutional memory. Mukherjee, who has since left politics, also advocated for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a posthumous Bharat Ratna award for him.

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from international cricket, saying "it is time to set the burden of being you down" and embrace life beyond the game.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Quiz: Name Santhosh Narayanan's debut as composer

Quiz: Name Santhosh Narayanan's debut as composer

Rediff.com15 May 2016

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Quick commerce (Qcom) platforms are bringing upon a rapid change in the behaviours of online shoppers, with 31 per cent of buyers relying on the fast delivery option for grocery needs, according to a new study.

WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Friday demitted office and left for Chennai along with his wife Padmini.

Sonakshi-Zaheer Paint The Town Red!

Sonakshi-Zaheer Paint The Town Red!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Neha gets classy and chic... Shalini admires herself... Akshay shoots...

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The great literary figure of Malayalam and Jnanpith Award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has died, hospital sources said on Wednesday.

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Monday resigned, becoming the fourth person occupying the gubernatorial post to put in his papers since the National Democratic Alliance government prodded some of the Governors appointed during the United Progressive Alliance rule to quit.

The Best Songs Of 2024

The Best Songs Of 2024

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.

Narayanan apologises to Presidency students, teachers

Narayanan apologises to Presidency students, teachers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Friday apologised to the students and teachers of the PresidencyUniversity for the recent violence on its campus, saying he has "failed" in his responsibility.

Narayanan refutes 'suppressing' Rajiv assassination video

Narayanan refutes 'suppressing' Rajiv assassination video

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan has dismissed a former Central Bureau of Investigation officer's claim that he as the Intelligence Bureau chief had suppressed a video purportedly showing Rajiv Gandhi's assassin Dhanu at the public meeting at Sriperumbudur on the fateful day.

Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess Olympiad teams

Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess Olympiad teams

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

While it is the right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which chose Kovind, Narayanan, a diplomat-turned politician, became vice president in 1992 and the president in 1997 courtesy active support from the Left, which had proposed his name first

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'What a phenomenal guy. I am insanely proud of you @rashwin99 We love you!'

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Want To Tell Stories

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Want To Tell Stories

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Arjun Menon gives us a preview of what the Manorathangal series will offer us.

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

'A Historic Day of Gold for the Nation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India made history as both its men's and women's teams clinched their first-ever gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. The men's team defeated Slovenia and the women's counterparts overcame Azerbaijan in the final round.