News for 'Kannan'

BSE turnaround requires patience: CEO

BSE turnaround requires patience: CEO

Rediff.com13 May 2011

You cannot project BSE as a standalone trading platform, says Madhu Kannan.

Review: Sringaralven is entertaining

Review: Sringaralven is entertaining

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Sringaravelan plot's wanders on aimlessly with no logic. You just have to go with the flow of the comedy, which gets quite boring towards the end.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Of the six-member rate-setting monetary policy committee, five members voted for a 25 bps cut while one by 40 bps, the RBI said.

First Look: Gopichand's Loukyam

First Look: Gopichand's Loukyam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Gopichand plays a diplomatic man who handles all the difficulties with a smile.

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

2 more top executives, picked by Mistry, resign from boards of Tata cos

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Days after the disbanding of Group Executive Council set up by Tata Sons ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry, N S Rajan and Nirmalya Kumar have resigned from their respective board positions at Indian Hotels Company and Tata Chemicals.

'Sebi ban on Ulips may hurt foreign investments'

'Sebi ban on Ulips may hurt foreign investments'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The Sebi, on Friday, banned 14 life insurance companies, including Reliance Life, SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, Tata AIG and HDFC Standard Life, from raising fresh money in ULIP schemes that invests a major chunk of funds in stock markets.

Blogging not popular among Indian CEOs

Blogging not popular among Indian CEOs

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Most of the Indian-origin CEOs and top executives, who have taken up blogging, are associated with Information Technology and internet sectors, a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has said.

IIFA 2017: Disha, Shilpa, Varun 'stomp' Times Square

IIFA 2017: Disha, Shilpa, Varun 'stomp' Times Square

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The IIFA madness has begun!

BSE slashes deposit for new members by 90%

BSE slashes deposit for new members by 90%

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has reduced the membership deposit and fee requirements for new members in its cash and equity derivatives segments with immediate effect. The membership can now be obtained by paying a deposit of Rs 10 lakh instead of Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million).

IRDA to decide course of action on ULIP issue soon

IRDA to decide course of action on ULIP issue soon

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Insurance regulator IRDA on Tuesday said it will decide its future course of action on the ULIP controversy in the next two days keeping in mind the government's directive to seek a legally binding decision from a court.

WB: Boy ends life after father refuses to buy him touch-screen phone

WB: Boy ends life after father refuses to buy him touch-screen phone

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A middle-school student allegedly committed suicide in Murshidabad district of West Bengal by consuming pesticide after his father, a farmer, could not afford to buy him an expensive mobile of his choice.

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.

Ranbir or Varun: Who should play Abhinav Bindra? VOTE!

Ranbir or Varun: Who should play Abhinav Bindra? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The biopic will be directed by Kannan Iyer.

BSE comes to the aid of the girl child

BSE comes to the aid of the girl child

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The BSE also launched a report 'Because I am a Girl' on Tuesday, which focuses on the economic empowerment of the girl child. It was also released simultaneously in 15 countries, including at the Sydney and Dutch Stock Exchanges.

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Your confidence is shaken when the government does what it does these days, but then it is the same confidence that gives you the courage to stand up to the government's high-handedness.' 'There will always be people who will not fear jails or the physical and mental torture that visit citizens protesting against the government's draconian policies and laws.' 'There will always be Indians who will not be afraid to face the consequences of fighting for their Constitutional rights.'

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Of the existing set of potential leaders, Bakhshi was clearly the only choice as he beat out other high-level candidates that included executive directors Anup Bagchi, Vishakha Mulye, NS Kannan, and Vijay Chandok who were lacking the all-round game that Bakhshi has.

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Four Indian-American professors are among 13 mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists selected for the Simons Investigators awards for their cutting edge research.

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

All said and done, this Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit has its unique moments.

Telecom sector: Top choice for students

Telecom sector: Top choice for students

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Despite the economic slowdown, most students consider the telecom sector a 'favourable industry' to work for, according to a study conducted by a Chennai-based Human Resources firm.

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Reader Srinath Kannan sent us this photograph with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara.

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Spotted: Kumar Sangakkara in Johannesburg

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Reader Srinath Kannan sent us this photograph with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara.

Slowdown blues: Bank credit growth will be lowest in 58 years

Slowdown blues: Bank credit growth will be lowest in 58 years

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

According to ICRA, even in a high-growth scenario, wherein the second half of FY20 sees the incremental bank credit rise to Rs 6.5-7 trn, there will still be a 40-45% year-on-year decline.

Kerala's top Naxal couple nabbed near Coimbatore

Kerala's top Naxal couple nabbed near Coimbatore

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A top Maoist leader, wanted in at least 20 cases in Kerala, his wife and three others, were arrested on Monday night near Coimbatore in a "big breakthrough" for the police of four southern states.

Never Have I Ever: Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show

Never Have I Ever: Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

With Mindy Kaling producing as well as writing parts of Never Have I Ever, Indian-American characters are telling their own story instead of having it told for them.

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

'We are more friends than teachers'

'We are more friends than teachers'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

It was the desire to be an entrepreneur that made Anand Kannan, the managing director of GREedge.com, start something along these lines.

ICICI, Axis banks cut employee headcount

ICICI, Axis banks cut employee headcount

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Latest figures for HDFC Bank aren't available.

'Kanden Kadhalai is not a copy of Jab We Met'

'Kanden Kadhalai is not a copy of Jab We Met'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Kannan, on directing the Tamil remake of the Bollywood superhit movie that starred Shahid Kapur and Kareena Kapoor.

Fahadh to play a baddie in his Tamil debut?

Fahadh to play a baddie in his Tamil debut?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Reduce investment in cos to 10%: IRDA to LIC

Reduce investment in cos to 10%: IRDA to LIC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The IRDA guidelines issued last month prohibits an insurer from investing more than 10 per cent in a company. LIC has invested more than Rs 1,300 billion in equities of different private and public sector companies. Prominent companies in which it holds over 10 per cent include Corporation Bank, Cipla, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, MTNL, Tata Motors, HPCL, Ranbaxy Labs, Oriental Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs, Tata Steel and Reliance Infra.

Indian conducts probe against pilot

Indian conducts probe against pilot

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The public sector Indian on Tuesday conducted a probe against the pilot who had allegedly not allowed Indian Union Muslim League leader Abdul Wahab to board a flight at the Kozhikode International Airport. A statement of the airline staff on duty on Monday had been recorded and submitted to the executive director, Indian Airlines Southern Region, Chennai, AAI Station Manager N Kannan told UNI.

United Sporting hold SBT 2-2

United Sporting hold SBT 2-2

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

United Sporting and State Bank of Travancore (SBT) played out a 2-2 draw to share points in their last league match from Group A in the 30th Federation Cup Football championship in Barasat on Tuesday.

Insurance cover lapse rate set to decrease

Insurance cover lapse rate set to decrease

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

A committee headed by Irda's member actuary R Kannan has suggested a grace period of 15 days for policyholders who pay premium on a monthly basis, while a 30 days grace period will be available to those who pay their premium annually, half-yearly or quarterly.

Irda plans credit rating

Irda plans credit rating

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Irda is planning credit rating for insurance companies. Such a move will enable the regulator to grade insurance companies.

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Hopeful of India winning 5-6 medals in Tokyo: Bindra

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Sanjay Kapoor elected AICF President, Chauhan retains secretary's post.

AIIMS answers leak: CBI charges 52

AIIMS answers leak: CBI charges 52

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The CBI's anti-corruption wing registered a case in March on the basis of a complaint received from the Union health and family welfare ministry.

Delhi: Indian-American youth found murdered

Delhi: Indian-American youth found murdered

Rediff.com12 May 2008

An Indian-American youth, who returned to New Delhi last month to pursue studies, was on Monday found murdered at his rented house in north-west Delhi. Kannan Mehra (21), who was pursuing philosophy course in Delhi University, was found with stab wounds on his neck at his residence in Hudson Lane in Mukherjee Nagar by his landlord, a senior police official said.