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Chandra says he is 'humbled and honoured' to be Tata Sons chief

Chandra says he is 'humbled and honoured' to be Tata Sons chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

At TCS, Chandrasekaran would be succeeded by Rajesh Gopinathan, currently the company's chief financial officer.

Thakur blasts Srinivasan on bookie links allegation. Read his letter

Thakur blasts Srinivasan on bookie links allegation. Read his letter

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The internal feud within the Board of Control for Cricket in India took an ugly turn on Monday with its secretary, Anurag Thakur, launching a stinging attack on ICC chairman Narayanaswami Srinivasan, saying he must share information about bookies with his own family members "whose involvement in betting has been proved".

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

'Mourinho should have apologised...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho should have apologised to former team doctor Eva Carneiro for his criticism of her, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has said.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

Here's why US just won't go tough on Pakistan

Here's why US just won't go tough on Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Two legislative amendments seeking a cut in the United States aid to Pakistan have been defeated in the House of Representatives with most lawmakers arguing that it is essential to maintain ties with a nuclear armed country despite it not doing enough in the war against terrorism.

Arnab's plea can be heard only after any action taken: SC

Arnab's plea can be heard only after any action taken: SC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The top court said as per its understanding the plea could be entertained only if there is any action on the recommendation of the privilege committee of the house pursuant to the show cause notice issued to Goswami.

'Modi objects Srinivasan's presence at panel meet'

'Modi objects Srinivasan's presence at panel meet'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi has taken strong exception to the presence of BCCI secretary N Srinivasan at the disciplinary committee proceeding against him which are in progress in Delhi, his lawyer Mehmood Abdi said.

Rajat Gupta must do right thing in India too

Rajat Gupta must do right thing in India too

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

While the former managing director of McKinsey & Co, Rajat Gupta, has every right to claim that he is innocent until otherwise established in a court of law, he must adopt the same standards of good conduct in India as he has been required to in the US.

Modi's Trump Triumph

Modi's Trump Triumph

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'By the time he came out after nearly five hours, he had a one-to-one conversation with the President, a delegation-level meeting, a reception, a dinner, a tour of the White House and a joint statement of a kind none of his predecessors ever had,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The International Cricket condoled the sudden death of BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, saying "cricket has lost a very experienced and seasoned administrator" in him.

ICC could not have found a better leader than Srinivasan, says BCCI

ICC could not have found a better leader than Srinivasan, says BCCI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India congratulated its president-in-exile N Srinivasan for being elected as the first chairman of the ICC, saying there could not have been a better person for the position.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

With possibilities of a bilateral series against India looking remote, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan is trying to seek an appointment with Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in the capital on Tuesday.

Modi's downfall will not be mourned: British media

Modi's downfall will not be mourned: British media

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The British media on Tuesday acknowledged that suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi realised Twenty20's potential in a huge and growing Indian market but said his downfall will not be mourned.

Murthy's best gift to Infosys: Vishal Sikka

Murthy's best gift to Infosys: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Perhaps the greatest positive for Mr Sikka is his job knowledge and career record.

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Backing his one-time nemesis Shashank Manohar over his scathing views that the cash-rich IPL has lost some of its credibility, former chairman of the T20 League Lalit Modi has said the upcoming season of the tournament needs to be suspended to clean up the game.

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Backing his one-time nemesis Shashank Manohar over his scathing views that the cash-rich IPL has lost some of its credibility, former chairman of the T20 League Lalit Modi has said the upcoming season of the tournament needs to be suspended to clean up the game.

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Modi sings in chorus with nemesis Manohar, calls for suspension of IPL 7

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Backing his one-time nemesis Shashank Manohar over his scathing views that the cash-rich IPL has lost some of its credibility, former chairman of the T20 League Lalit Modi has said the upcoming season of the tournament needs to be suspended to clean up the game.

ICC trying to malign Anurag Thakur by using me: Gilhotra

ICC trying to malign Anurag Thakur by using me: Gilhotra

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Karan Gilhotra, against whom the ICC has issued an advisory to the BCCI Secretary asking him to stay away from suspected bookies, today accused the global cricket body of trying to "malign" Anurag Thakur's image by using him.

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

ITC's Deveshwar to quit in 2017, wants young gun to head company

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

To get three-year term as non-executive chairman from Feb; firm to create CEO's post; AGM to ratify Sanjiv Puri, Rajiv Tandon's appointment as directors

'Avoid using my name': Robert Vadra slams Mallya

'Avoid using my name': Robert Vadra slams Mallya

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law said that he was a political victim but never misused his position or ran away with anyone's money.

The tragic saga of Satyam

The tragic saga of Satyam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The end of a long, long road is in sight.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

The buck must stop at EC's door

The buck must stop at EC's door

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The government has not taken any decision on the communications ministry's proposal for appointing the next chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

These businessmen represent the top five firms that have taken loans from the crisis-hit Yes Bank and these debts were either in the red or were stressed, officials said.

'Mistry arrested the downfall in the performance of Tata companies'

'Mistry arrested the downfall in the performance of Tata companies'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Wherever the businesses are not up to the size of the Tata group, Cyrus Mistry initiated actions to move out of those businesses.'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Tata Motors needs to go off the beaten track

Tata Motors needs to go off the beaten track

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The company's domestic market share is down to low single digits from nearly 15 per cent a decade ago and its bread-and-butter commercial vehicle business faces a slowdown as well as intense competition.

Remembering TT

Remembering TT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

T Thomas, former chairman of Hindustan Unilever, passed away March 2.

BCCI chief wants Ganguly to head technical committee

BCCI chief wants Ganguly to head technical committee

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya wants former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as the new technical committee chairman.

What made Ajit Wadekar so special

What made Ajit Wadekar so special

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Thank you for the memories, Mr Wadekar! Indian cricket is forever indebted to you.

After Wharton drops Modi, main sponsor Adani opts out

After Wharton drops Modi, main sponsor Adani opts out

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Following the cancellation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address at the Wharton India Economic Forum, it transpires that main sponsor Gautam Adani, chairman of Gujarat-headquartered Adani group, opted out of the event some time ago.

No tax exemption for BCCI

No tax exemption for BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Incidentally, non tax exemption was one of the major reasons why the Formula One race was pulled out of India.

Obama must beware tiger he is trying to tame

Obama must beware tiger he is trying to tame

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

At a recent White House meeting, Paul Volcker, the 81-year-old former chairman of the Fed and a part-time adviser to Barack Obama, said the president should delay revamping the US regulatory system until he had quelled the financial crisis.

#HeToo? Marvel creator Stan Lee accused of sexual harassment

#HeToo? Marvel creator Stan Lee accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The comic book legend has been hit with allegations of groping and more by multiple women.

Jayadevan seeks Kumble's assistance on VJD system

Jayadevan seeks Kumble's assistance on VJD system

Rediff.com1 May 2013

V Jayadevan, who devised the VJD System for calculating target scores in interrupted limited-overs matches, requested the ICC cricket committee's chairman Anil Kumble to include his appeal in its agenda at its meeting later this year.

Richardson lauds Manohar's stance on conflict of interest

Richardson lauds Manohar's stance on conflict of interest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Lauding Shashank Manohar for his stand against conflict of interest, International Cricket Council CEO Dave Richardson today said the ICC Chairman, who also heads the BCCI, is a principled man and is trying to reform the governance structure in both the bodies. The BCCI, under Manohar's Presidency, has been forced to undertake structural reforms after the Supreme Court-appointed Justice (retd) R M Lodha committee suggested wholesale changes in its administration. "Any improvements on the governance of any country, as far as the ICC is concerned at this stage, is fair enough. "I know that our new chairman Mr. Manohar is a very principled man and seems to be interested or trying to at least adhere to the principles of no conflict of interest when it comes to governance of the game," Richardson said at a promotional event in Chennai. "I think he is quite keen that the ICC should also look at those aspects of governance.

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Why we must all read this Tharoor speech

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I can tell you, Mr Chairman, from personal experience that there is nothing sadder than witnessing a close one, a loved one with mental illness at close quarters.' 'I have lived with a victim of mental illness. Like many in that condition, very often such people are in a state of denial.'

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Inside Ratan Tata's vehicle for investment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Far from public glare, company is investing in tech firms and providing consultancy.