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Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Zetwerk Manufacturing, a $3.1 billion company in the contract manufacturing space, is planning to come up with an initial public offering within the next 15-24 months, a top company executive said on Saturday. The Bengaluru-based company aims to raise at least $500 million, targeting a valuation of around $5 billion.

CWG: Para discus thrower Pillai tests positive for COVID-19

CWG: Para discus thrower Pillai tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Para discus thrower Aneesh Kumar Pillai on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to miss his competition in the Birmingham Games.

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican.

Freedom fighter and BJP leader Ayyapan Pillai passes away at 107

Freedom fighter and BJP leader Ayyapan Pillai passes away at 107

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

An ardent admirer of the 'Father of the Nation", Mahatma Gandhi, he had actively participated in the Quit India movement.

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

Devasahayam Pillai is first Indian layman to be canonised by Pope

Devasahayam Pillai is first Indian layman to be canonised by Pope

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Devasahayam Pillai, a Hindu converted to Christianity in the 18th century, will become the first Indian layman to be conferred sainthood.

West Indies pacer Joseph suspended

West Indies pacer Joseph suspended

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

West Indies coach Daren Sammy had already labelled Joseph's conduct unacceptable and CWI said it had fallen short of the professionalism expected of players.

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.'

Magimairaj, Pillai unbeaten

Magimairaj, Pillai unbeaten

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The duo posted their sixth win and entered the quarter-finals in the Bombay Gymkhana All India Ladies Open Snooker Tournament 2004.

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Supreme Court, on Monday, said it cannot force ace tennis player Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai to arrive at a settlement in a maintenance case.

TN governor, CM in spat over missing line in Tamil anthem at Hindi event

TN governor, CM in spat over missing line in Tamil anthem at Hindi event

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In the Doordarshan Kendra Chennai's Hindi month valedictory function, a sentence Thekkanamum adhil sirantha Dravida nal thiru naadum went missing when the singers sang the anthem at the DD Tamil office in Chennai.

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Remembering Traffic director Rajesh Pillai

Rediff.com6 May 2016

As late filmmaker Rajesh Pillai's Bollywood film Traffic releases this week, Rediff.com contributor Vijay George reveals what happened behind the cameras.

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Nothing mattered to Rajesh Pillai, other than movies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'Rajesh Pillai was a child at heart, crying at the sight of an injection syringe or making a fuss over the number of pills he was made to pop.'

Pillai comment was balanced, objective: Qureshi

Pillai comment was balanced, objective: Qureshi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Unfazed by India's attack, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has justified his statement comparing Home Secretary G K Pillai with Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it was "balanced and objective".

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.

Rajan Pillai death: HC notice to Centre

Rajan Pillai death: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Nina Pillai, in her petition, had alleged that the mandatory medical examination of her husband was not conducted at Tihar for even two days after his arrest.

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los Angeles Games before he calls time on his career.

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Very powerful: CBI, ED oppose BRS leader Kavitha's bail plea

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The ED's counsel also contended that Kavitha was a co-conspirator and a beneficiary of the excise "scam" and the proceeds of crime were directly going to her.

Raghu Pillai gets into Pantaloon

Raghu Pillai gets into Pantaloon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Pillai's Hyderabad gaffe leaves Congress fuming

Pillai's Hyderabad gaffe leaves Congress fuming

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai's off-the-cuff statement on Friday -- about Hyderabad being the capital of Telangana after its formation -- has triggered a political thunderstorm in New Delhi.Member of Parliament from coastal Andhra and Rayalseema, who have strongly protested against the Centre's decision to create Telangana and have been meeting the party's top brass to plead their case, were left aghast by Pillai's statement."Who is GK Pillai to say this," said a Cong MP.

Vidya Pillai goes down fighting

Vidya Pillai goes down fighting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The Tamil Nadu lady gave national champion Meenal Thakur a huge scare before bowing out in the quarter-finals in the Bombay Gymkhana women's snooker tournament.

SC to hear Achuthanandan's plea challenging Pillai's release

SC to hear Achuthanandan's plea challenging Pillai's release

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The Supreme Court will hear on December 9 a petition filed by former Kerala chief minister V S Achuthanandan challenging the premature release of ex-Congress minister R Balakrishnan Pillai from jail by the state government in the Idamalayar dam corruption case.

Rajesh Pillai pays tribute to Jose Prakash

Rajesh Pillai pays tribute to Jose Prakash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Malyalam actor Jose Prakash passed away on March 24.

Kerala: Pillai granted parole for 10 days

Kerala: Pillai granted parole for 10 days

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Chairman of the Kerala Congress-B, R Balakrishna Pillai, who is serving a year's rigorous imprisonment in the Idamalayar hydel project corruption case, was given a ten-day parole by the state government on health grounds.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Pillai's remarks 'under-pinned' the talks: Krishna

Pillai's remarks 'under-pinned' the talks: Krishna

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Disapproving the comments made by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on the eve of Indo-Pak talks, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Wednesday said his whole visit to Islamabad was 'under-pinned' by the remarks, the timing of which was 'very unfortunate.'

Review: Kota Factory 3 Gets Darker

Review: Kota Factory 3 Gets Darker

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The new season takes the students out of their preoccupation with studies to other problems -- jealousy of another's easy success, a blip in a romance, financial crunch, meltdowns, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

US entering plea bargain with Headley suspicious: Pillai

US entering plea bargain with Headley suspicious: Pillai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

On the eve of third anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks, former home secretary G K Pillai on Friday accused the United States of entering into plea bargain with one of the key accused David Headley without taking India into confidence.

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Reddy, who was an accused in a money-laundering case linked to the alleged liquor scam in Delhi, had turned an approver in the case that is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The CBI is yet to file a chargesheet against him.

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon.

Daily Game: Know Rhea Pillai's iconic grandmother?

Daily Game: Know Rhea Pillai's iconic grandmother?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Think you know everything about Bollywood? Test your filmi gyaan here!

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Even as the families of suspected deceased persons from Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet to receive any official confirmation from the authorities.

BJP MP Jethmalani praises Krishna on Pillai issue

BJP MP Jethmalani praises Krishna on Pillai issue

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party member Ram Jethmalani surprised the Rajya Sabha on Thursday when he praised External Affairs Minister S M Krishna for showing "dignity" in the face of critical remarks of his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi about Home Secretary G K Pillai at a joint press conference last month.

'Why was Krishna silent when Pak attacked Pillai?'

'Why was Krishna silent when Pak attacked Pillai?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday regretted that Home Secretary G K Pillai was not 'defended' by External Affairs Minister S M Krishna when he was 'openly castigated' by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for his remarks that the Inter Services Intelligence had coordinated the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

HC admits Nina Pillai's petition for compensation

HC admits Nina Pillai's petition for compensation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Pillai's lawyer argued that his client was entitled to the compensation as the state had admitted its liability by initiating disciplinary action against the officials named by the Commission for causing the death.

G K Pillai to be next Union Home Secretary

G K Pillai to be next Union Home Secretary

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Gopal Krishna Pillai, senior Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1972 batch, is going to be the next Union Home Secretary. Pillai, who is serving as the Union Commerce Secretary, will take over from current Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta in mid-June. Gupta is slated to be appointed as the governor of Tripura.