News for 'Kris'

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

6 healthy recipes to cook at home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

These recipes are full of nutrition and can be made in less than 30 minutes.

How on earth does Kate Moss look like this!

How on earth does Kate Moss look like this!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Weekly round-up of news from the world of glamour and fashion!

Infy eyes UID projects; nobody to succeed Nilekani

Infy eyes UID projects; nobody to succeed Nilekani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Infosys Technologies on Friday said it would bid for multi-crore rupee projects under the Unique Identification Database Authority, which would be headed by the company's former co-chairman Nandan Nilekani, as it sees no conflict of interest.

Budget: What the IT sector wants

Budget: What the IT sector wants

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

IT major Infosys CEO and MD Kris Gopalakrishnan on Thursday expressed hope that the government would rationalise tax regime for the IT industry and extend the STP scheme to the medium and small sector in the Union Budget.

Infosys Tech not keen on acquisitions in India

Infosys Tech not keen on acquisitions in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The $4.6-billion company, which had earlier made an unsuccessful bid to acquire SAP consulting firm Axon that was latter acquired by HCL, would prefer acquiring companies overseas where growing organically is a little challenge, the Bangalore-headquartered company's CEO and MD S (Kris) Gopalakrishna said.

Infosys plans to buy financial cos

Infosys plans to buy financial cos

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Infosys Technologies is looking for acquistion of companies within $50 and $100-million revenue range in the segment of banking and financial services, besides health and life sciences, Infosys COO Kris Gopalakrishnan said.

Aditya Puri voted India's best CEO

Aditya Puri voted India's best CEO

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Hong Kong-based Finance Asia conducts the annual poll to find Asia's top companies in different categories, including Best CEO, it said. In the best managed company category, HDFC Bank came third while in corporate governance category, the bank was ranked second after Infosys Technologies.

WEF: Infosys bats for small, medium cos

WEF: Infosys bats for small, medium cos

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Infosys CEO Kris Gopalakrishnan has called for enhanced efforts to ensure adequate funds for the small and medium industries as the sector has a crucial role in creating jobs and promoting growth.

Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint in Paris

Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint in Paris

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The incident took place in her hotel room in Paris on October 2.

IT industry to recover by mid-2010: Infosys

IT industry to recover by mid-2010: Infosys

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

The recession hit IT industry would show positive signs of recovery by mid-2010 and Infosys will diversify into new markets then, a top IT company official said in Chennai on Tuesday.

Clients to ask for more transparency: Infy

Clients to ask for more transparency: Infy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

It is really unfortunate that this happened during a downturn. We think that in the short term, customers will ask for higher comfort level, which will enable us to go in for more trust-building, says S (Kris) Gopalakrishnan.

Infosys to focus on learning services

Infosys to focus on learning services

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Infosys Technologies Limited, the Bangalore-based consulting, IT services and business process management company, is leveraging its human resource (HR) development strategies to bring new business into its fold, said company's chief executive officer and managing director S Gopalakrishnan (Kris).

Infosys CEO on the lessons he learnt

Infosys CEO on the lessons he learnt

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Infosys employees understand the environment in which we are operating. They interact with the clients, they see the situation, says Kris Gopalakrishnan.

No plans to fill Nilekani's post: Infosys

No plans to fill Nilekani's post: Infosys

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Infosys CEO S Kris Gopalakrishnan on Wednesday said that the IT major was looking at acquisitions in various geographies and has earmarked $450-500 million for the purpose.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Infy CEO calls for better policies for IT sector

Infy CEO calls for better policies for IT sector

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

India's efforts at improving the chances of becoming a force in global IT industry depend on factors such as IT policies, infrastructure-building, education, innovation and investment, said Kris Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Infosys.

Infosys CEO on what 2009 could be like

Infosys CEO on what 2009 could be like

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Looking at the forthcoming year, while there will be macroeconomic challenges, industry in India is better off because we are still growing. If we manage the next 12-18 months, we should emerge stronger, says S Gopalakrishnan.

Joint wedding for Minogue sisters?

Joint wedding for Minogue sisters?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Australian pop singers Kylie and Dannii have more reasons to celebrate.

Spotted! Rani in New York

Spotted! Rani in New York

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Reader Kris Bose sends us a picture.

Virat is going to be one of best skippers: Srikkanth

Virat is going to be one of best skippers: Srikkanth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth feels Test skipper Virat Kohli will turn out to be one of the best leaders ever for the cricket team, given his "adaptability skills". "Adaptability skills which Virat has are fantastic. You see Virat Kohli's game approach, he adapts beautifully in all the three formats. As a cricketer if you want to be a complete cricketer, you need adaptability skills and that is what cricket teaches you," Srikkanth said at a public event. The former chairman of selectors also appreciated Kohli for his "never-give up attitude".

More than one riddle for govt in RIL gas case

More than one riddle for govt in RIL gas case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

Anil Ambani's Reliance Natural Resources Ltd is laying claim (through a family agreement prior to the group's split) to gas from estranged brother Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd at a fixed price of $2.34 per mBtu

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

Infosys to hire 1,000 in US

Infosys to hire 1,000 in US

Rediff.com21 May 2009

In an interview with the local media, Infosys chief executive Kris Gopalakrishnan, who is currently in Seattle for Microsoft's CEO Summit this week, said that the company plans to add more than 100 new employees as part of a big US expansion in anticipation of growth resuming in 2010. Altogether, Infosys plans to hire about 1,000 people across the US over the next 12 to 18 months, he said. Already, 14,000 of the company's 1,04,000 employees are based in the US.

When America did not vote for change

When America did not vote for change

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Blogs, social networking and news wires sites are exploding with a furious debate over the significance of Adam Lambert's American Idol loss to Kris Allen.

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The report published by an English daily said the promoters wanted to sell their entire stake as they were unhappy over the manner in which the company was being run.

We're optimistic: Infy chief

We're optimistic: Infy chief

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Infosys Technologies generates over 60 per cent of its revenue from the US, which is witnessing a slowdown. A falling rupee did help the company tide over the quarter, and S Gopalakrishnan (popularly addressed as Kris) says that new opportunities, geographies and centres of excellence will have to be balanced against billing cycle delays and other pitfalls of the market.

Turnaround at least a year away for IT firms

Turnaround at least a year away for IT firms

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The last couple of months have dealt a severe blow to IT firms, which has even prompted the top listed Indian IT services providers to inform investors that they need to scale down their growth expectations from the sector that, on an average, has been growing almost 30 per cent year-on-year.

IT industry will come out stronger: Infy

IT industry will come out stronger: Infy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

"There will be no layoffs in the Indian context and, as said before, we will be recruiting 25,000 people gross. We will make our people prepared for the upturn, which will happen. We are focusing on recruiting people and training them. We are focusing on education as this is a great opportunity to make a positive brand and image for the company. We are still seeing opportunities in the market," said Kris Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Infosys.

Infosys plans SEZs in 5 tier II cities

Infosys plans SEZs in 5 tier II cities

Rediff.com31 May 2006

Infosys Technologies plans to set up five SEZ in Tier II cities -- Mysore, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram.

Kapil on who should bat at No 4 for India in World Cup

Kapil on who should bat at No 4 for India in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The 1983 World Cup winning captain said that the batting slots should be decided according to the match situation.

League Cup: Derby shock Man United

League Cup: Derby shock Man United

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat by Championship (second division) side Derby County in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at Pride Park on Wednesday.

Celtic beat Rangers at Ibrox

Celtic beat Rangers at Ibrox

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Celtic took a firm stride towards winning the Scottish Premier League for the fourth successive season when they beat Glasgow rivals Rangers 1-0 at Ibrox on Saturday to extend their lead to seven points.

Rangers win Scottish League Cup

Rangers win Scottish League Cup

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Substitute striker Kris Boyd produced a sparkling performance to help Rangers beat Dundee United 3-2 in a penalty shootout and lift the League Cup on Sunday.

'Economy will take 18 months to 2 years to recover'

'Economy will take 18 months to 2 years to recover'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'The current financial year will see the full impact of this crisis, and we will start seeing the recovery in the next financial year.'

Infosys imposes Rs 5-lakh fine on CEO

Infosys imposes Rs 5-lakh fine on CEO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Software services firm Infosys Technologies has imposed a fine on its chief executive officer S 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan and an independent director Jeffrey Sean Lehman for violating company rules.

Atwal rises to tied 11th

Atwal rises to tied 11th

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

A flawless back-nine -- studded with four birdies -- helped Arjun Atwal get over a front nine slump and the Indian turned in a three-under 69 in the penultimate round to rise to the tied 11th spot in the Nationwide Tour's Bank of America Open in Glenview.

Can you guess this actress?

Can you guess this actress?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

They are BSE's new stakeholders

They are BSE's new stakeholders

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The much-awaited demutualisation of Bombay Stock Exchange was completed on Friday after Asia's oldest bourse sold its 51 per cent stake to 21 investors.

Ashok Vemuri may turn investor

Ashok Vemuri may turn investor

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Vemuri holds about 400,000 shares in IGATE which, at an offer price of $48 apiece, will give him $19.2 million