News for 'M K Narayanan'

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Move over Maggi, Nestle will sell pet food. Woof!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Can Nestle go beyond Maggi? While recovery in the March quarter has been led by the popular noodle brand, the company hopes for a different revenue mix in five years.

The Avaz of an autistic child

The Avaz of an autistic child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

On April 2, World Autism Day, Ajit Narayanan explains how Avaz has transformed the lives of many autistic children across the world.

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rajinikanth's next film announced!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Govt to infuse Rs 55,250 cr for strengthening banks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The finance minister also said that the merger would not result in any retrenchment but rather improve the benefit of the employees.

How India twice 'missed' resolving border disputes

How India twice 'missed' resolving border disputes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'At critical moments an inability to take tough decisions resulted in potentially far-reaching solutions slipping out of our grasp.' 'If similar opportunities come Narendra Modi's way will he act differently?' asks Karan Thapar.

Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal shifted to Mizoram

Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal shifted to Mizoram

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal, who had frosty relations with Narendra Modi when he was chief minister of the state, was tonight sent off to Mizoram in a reshuffle of governors effected by the government.

Chennai pilot found dead at his house

Chennai pilot found dead at his house

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

A young pliot of a private airlines was on Sunday found dead at his house in Chennai, the police said.

'I hope people don't spit on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'

'I hope people don't spit on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Pravesh Bhardwaj on his directorial debut.

Bengal governor visits violence-hit areas

Bengal governor visits violence-hit areas

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan, who had earlier expressed anger at the state's law and order situation following the Lalgarh killings on January 7, on Wednesday visited Netai village and also Maoist-hit Baghbinda village in Jhalda in neighbouring Purulia to assess the situation. The former national security adviser said he was aware of the Maoist problem in this region.

Sebi may tighten norms on IPO ads

Sebi may tighten norms on IPO ads

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Incensed over the "planting of articles" and wrongful advertisements in the run up to a company's public offer, market regulator Sebi on Friday pulled up merchant bankers and said it is considering coming out with revised norms on IPO advertisements.

'No cash to bailout beleaguered SpiceJet'

'No cash to bailout beleaguered SpiceJet'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Promoters of SpiceJet do not have funds to bail out the airlines of dire consequences.

China rejects charges about hacking Indian sites

China rejects charges about hacking Indian sites

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

China on Tuesday dismissed as 'groundless' India's charge that Chinese hackers had attempted to break into sensitive Indian government computers, a week after American internet giant Google leveled a similar allegation against it. "I can say that these accusations are groundless," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu told reporters when asked to comment on former National Security Adviser M K Narayanan's reported comments that Chinese hackers may be involved.

Phone tapping: Why target us, ask Muslims

Phone tapping: Why target us, ask Muslims

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

All India Muslim Personal Law Board secretary Abdul Raheem Qureshi has urged the Centre and the state to immediately put an end to the abominable practices of targeting of Muslims for telephone tapping and other espionage operations in the name of fight against terrorism.

Review: 36 Vayadhinile is Jyothika's show all the way

Review: 36 Vayadhinile is Jyothika's show all the way

Rediff.com15 May 2015

A simple yet effective script, well executed by the director, coupled with some enjoyable music, and the wonderful performance of Jyothika definitely make 36 Vayadhinile worth a watch.

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

What the scourge of COVID-19 has exposed...

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'...are the deep ruts and fissures in the rotting fabric of our cities and the incompetence of elected leaders and administrators,' notes Sunil Sethi.

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Caterina Lopez talks about her item mumber in Bhindi Bazaar.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

First look: Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi in Janakan

First look: Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi in Janakan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Check out the two in this latest Malayalam movie.

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

Chinese incursions: NSA convenes meeting

Chinese incursions: NSA convenes meeting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Apparently concerned over repeated incursions by Chinese troops, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has convened a meeting of top officials including Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar and Secretaries of Defence, Home and Foreign Ministries.

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Three new directors including private sector lender ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Citigroup South Asia head Mark Robinson have joined the board of Indian School of Business (ISB).

How he managed to make his Manza clock 46.33 km/ltr

How he managed to make his Manza clock 46.33 km/ltr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The Tata Manza (Quadrajet Aura ABS) has clocked a mileage of 46.33 km per litre.

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Kalanithi Maran claims deal with Ajay Singh is dead; SpiceJet spokesperson says Maran's claims are baseless and false

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Israel will discuss the issue of homeland security with West Bengal which is reeling under the brunt of Maoist extremism.

India hands over info on JeM chief to China

India hands over info on JeM chief to China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In the wake of China blocking United Nations Security Council's sanctions against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, India has provided detailed information to it about his involvement in terror activities, and hopes Beijing would support the move. The issue figured during the talks between special representatives -- National Security Adviser M K Narayanan and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo in New Delhi last Friday and Saturday.

Why you should vote for this social champion

Why you should vote for this social champion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

'I don't feed beggars. They can look after themselves. The mentally ill won't ask anyone for food or money,' says N Krishnan who has been feeding them thrice a day for the past seven years. We proudly launch our Independence Day special series: Extraordinary Indians.

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

Farmers to barge into land 'encroached' by Judge

Farmers to barge into land 'encroached' by Judge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

A Communist Party of India-Marxist affiliated farmers' body in Tamil Nadu has announced that on November 9 it would forcibly enter the land allegedly encroached by Karnataka high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran in a village in Tiruvallur district and distribute it to landless poor and Dalits.

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Or Iravu, a scientific approach to ghosts, is worth a watch.

All of India's parties must rally behind R N Kovind

All of India's parties must rally behind R N Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'The Opposition parties should seriously give thought to endorsing Kovind's candidacy and close this chapter of divisive politics,' advises M K Bhadrakumar.

Bharti-MTN deal: Sebi, RBI officials meet SA team

Bharti-MTN deal: Sebi, RBI officials meet SA team

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The meeting was attended by Sebi executive director Usha Narayanan, Sebi wholetime member Prashant Saran and Reserve Bank chief general manager foreign exchange department Salim Gangadaran among others.

Cong mum on continuance of NSA post

Cong mum on continuance of NSA post

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Congress on Wednesday steered clear of the issue on the continuation of the post of National Security Advisor in the wake of M K Narayanan's exit from there and the government planning a National Counter Terrorism Centre.

Cannes 2010: Get ready for Indian masala

Cannes 2010: Get ready for Indian masala

Rediff.com12 May 2010

A six-member delegation from the Mumbai Film Festival, led by its director S Narayanan, will add some Indian masala to the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, one of international filmdom's oldest and most prestigious events.

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Go for this Tamil movie only if you have the mental capacities of a six-year-old.

Centre finalises list of new Governors

Centre finalises list of new Governors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

National Security Adviser M K Narayanan is being appointed Governor of West Bengal and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will take over as the Governor of Punjab as the Centre has finalised a list of five new Governors in various states.

Lankan Tamils: DMK seeks Centre's help

Lankan Tamils: DMK seeks Centre's help

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Voicing concern over the plight of the Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday sought Centre's immediate intervention to ensure relief and rehabilitation to internally displaced Tamils in the island nation.

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

United States President Barack Obama's Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, who is currently on a three-day visit to Pakistan, is expected to make a short visit to New Delhi on Friday.

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

In the demise of C K Prahalad, the corporate world has lost a management guru and a corporate strategist of the highest order. While he will indeed be missed by all in the corporate world, his lifelong commitment and work towards helping shape the future of global economy will inspire and guide leaders all over the world for a long time to come. His fresh and ever-evolving business insights, and the sheer depth and breadth of his knowledge helped entrepreneurial ambitions

DMK trumps AIADMK, wins both seats in TN by-polls

DMK trumps AIADMK, wins both seats in TN by-polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Dealing yet another blow to arch rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday won the Vandavasi and Tiruchendur assembly seats which went to by-polls on December 19. In the bitterly fought polls, DMK's Anitha R Radhakrishnan trounced AIADMK's T Narayanan by an impressive margin of over 46,000 votes in Tiruchendur, while his colleague Kamalakannan romped home in Vandavasi by over 38,000 votes.