News for 'Mysore'

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Biggest bank frauds in the past 11 years

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Of the total 53,334 cases of frauds reported during 2008-09 and 2018-19 fiscal years, involving a whopping Rs 2.05 lakh crore, a highest of 6,811 cases were reported by the ICICI Bank.

First ever National Linguistic Survey

First ever National Linguistic Survey

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The total cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 600 crore and classified into two sections -- New Linguistic Survey of India and Survey of Minor and Endangered Languages.

Now, IT finishing schools for engineering grads

Now, IT finishing schools for engineering grads

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The finishing schools aim to train students from the tier-II and tier-III institutions who aspire for IT jobs and don't get it.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

Titan eyes Rs 3,000 cr business

Titan eyes Rs 3,000 cr business

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Titan Industries Ltd, leading manufacturer and retailer of watches and jewellery, is anticipating a business of over Rs 3,000 crore by the end of this financial year.

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the Mysore-born Gopinath as "one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership and extensive international experience".

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Aussies all the rage as Cummins, Maxwell headline IPL Auction

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Among the Indians, while Robin Uthappa was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 3 crore, Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari went unsold.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Dravid new Skyline Construction ambassador

Dravid new Skyline Construction ambassador

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Skyline Construction & Housing Pvt Ltd, a city-based real estate developer, signed on Friday India cricket captain Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador.

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The controversy arose following a statement made by Murthy at a press meet he addressed later at which he defended the playing of instrumental version of the national anthem to avoid embarrassment to foreigners present at the function.

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

No premium to Birla, Sebi tells Heidelberg

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Following this order, Heidelberg Cement will need to pay only Rs 58 per share, instead of the earlier agreed Rs 72.50 apiece. This 25 per cent premium was agreed as a "non-compete fees" to the Indian promoters when the German major took majority control in Mysore Cements in 2006. Sebi said it did not find merit in the non-compete fees arrangement as the "sellers/promoters to whom non-compete consideration has been paid consist of trusts and charitable institutions."

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

At Science Congress, PM preaches Five-E concept to scientists

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told scientists that the government would make it easier to do scientific research in the country and asked them to keep the five principles of economy, environment, energy, empathy, equity at the centre of enquiry and engineering.

L&T to invest Rs 1bn in Rangsons

L&T to invest Rs 1bn in Rangsons

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Larsen & Toubro is set to invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) in Mysore-based Rangsons Electronics for a 40 per cent stake.

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Celebrated discus thrower Vikas Gowda retires

Rediff.com30 May 2018

India's top discus thrower Vikas Gowda has retired, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Wednesday.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Karnataka fight back

Karnataka fight back

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Hosts Karantaka fought back hard after conceding a slender 19-run first innings lead by reducing Saurashtra to 183 for eight wickets in their second knock on the penultimate day of the four-day 'Ranji Trophy Elite Group A' match in Mysore.

Karnataka struggle against Saurashtra

Karnataka struggle against Saurashtra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Saurashtra's Sandeep Jobanputra grabbed six wickets to leave Karnataka tottering at 216 for nine in the first innings.

Rajasthan make promising start

Rajasthan make promising start

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

Rajasthan made a promising start by scoring 266 for four against Karnataka on the opening day of the Elite Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match in Mysore on Saturday.

Which is your favourite city?

Which is your favourite city?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A latest survey by economics research firm Indicus Analytics has revealed that cities like Gurgaon that are most preferred to earn a living, are not among the best places to live.

FM war hots up

FM war hots up

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

As many as 13 key vacant private FM radio stations in five towns are likely to become the battle ground for six big national private FM radio companies in the next month's financial bidding of 96 vacant stations across 48 cities.

Global PE majors flock to Excel Soft

Global PE majors flock to Excel Soft

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Global and Indian private equity biggies as well as strategic players are in the race to acquire a minority stake in Excel Soft Technologies, the Mysore headquartered e-learning firm. This six-year-old firm provides a range of customised learner-centric Learning systems, Test & Assessment systems and Desktop tools.

Munaf passed fit for England tour

Munaf passed fit for England tour

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Indian trainer Greg King said the lanky bowler had recovered fully from the back injury.

Air Deccan to fly to 7 more cities soon

Air Deccan to fly to 7 more cities soon

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Low cost carrier Air Deccan will launch flights to seven new destinations soon.

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Judge Andrew Henshaw refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that a consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly $1.55 billion.

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Commercial realty booms in tier-III cities

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The commercial real estate sector has been booming in the last few years, driven by the high demand from corporates, especially IT and ITeS companies.

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Why an Indian hero's statue was unveiled in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that seem to be present in India these days quite regularly,' says Aakar Patel.

National anthem issue: Cops register case against

National anthem issue: Cops register case against

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Karnataka police registered a case against the Infosys chief, while the state government condemned his remarks as an 'unpardonable offence.'

Bangalore or Bangalooru?

Bangalore or Bangalooru?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Do you agree with the state government's decision to rename Bangalore and other places? Would it make any difference?

SBI kicks off merger of subsidiaries

SBI kicks off merger of subsidiaries

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

State Bank of Saurashtra first to merge with SBI

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

RIP RK Laxman: Common Man just lost its first citizen

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

R K Laxman immortalised the passive, hapless common man with an uncanny perception

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A hundred dancers perform the Isai Vani Natyanjali to songs sung by the legendary singer, the late M S Subbulakshmi.

Crusader uses Internet in war against corruption

Crusader uses Internet in war against corruption

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

'I have now decided to take up this fight against corruption independently and want to mobilise support from like-minded persons. I also want to assist persons who have knowledge of corrupt practices but are afraid to take them further'

Saurashtra win a cliffhanger

Saurashtra win a cliffhanger

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Saurashtra defeated hosts Karnataka by three runs in a cliffhanger.

Coffee adds flavour to Indo-China ties

Coffee adds flavour to Indo-China ties

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

India and China are developing some thaw in coffee sector.

Karnataka take opening day honours

Karnataka take opening day honours

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

A five-wicket haul by Vinay Kumar helped Karnataka restrict Saurashtra's score to 229 for eight on the opening day.

Rajasthan earn three points

Rajasthan earn three points

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Rajasthan earned three points by virtue of its 64-run first innings lead over Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Elite "A" Group match that ended in a draw in Mysore on Tuesday