News for 'Nandan'

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Genie will contain lots of gamified apps.

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Ananth Kumar, a staunch RSS man, Bengaluru's 'most loved' MP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

While being the all important member of the BJP's parliamentary board, Kumar is often regarded as the "Delhi face" of the Karnataka BJP and also for the state government who could be counted upon for taking issues concerning Karnataka.

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Will Priyanka contest against Modi in Varanasi? Will Rahul also contest from Karnataka? Rasheed Kidwai -- Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party's biographer -- reveals what is churning in the Congress.

Nilekani seeks to allay fears, promises to take everybody along

Nilekani seeks to allay fears, promises to take everybody along

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Stating that he has no intention to become CEO of the company, he said the future strategy of Infosys will be aligned with global developments and he sees tremendous opportunity in software data and machine learning.

Nilekani hails Murthy, calls him 'father of corporate governance in India'

Nilekani hails Murthy, calls him 'father of corporate governance in India'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The new chairman of the country's second-largest IT firm acknowledged that he is an "admirer" of Murthy, saying the "iconic visionary" is the father of corporate governance in India.

Banking stocks help Sensex close 276 points higher

Banking stocks help Sensex close 276 points higher

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The broader Nifty ended on top of 9,800 again.

Separate probes into jailbreak, encounter begin

Separate probes into jailbreak, encounter begin

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

A Special Investigation Team formed by Madhya Pradesh Police on Wednesday inspected the site of alleged encounter where eight SIMI men were gunned down on Monday while a separate investigation began into the jailbreak by extremists by recreating the scene.

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In February 2013, the airline under the then chairman Rohit Nandan decided to shift its base to New Delhi.

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Please don't forget there's still one final piece to fall in place, which is the Supreme Court judgment. Once that happens, it will be ready for being passed.'

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's heroics with the bat went in vain as Chennai Super Kings went down by four runs against Kings XI Punjab in a close finish in the Indian Premier League.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

Bansal pay issue: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw appeals for a closure

Bansal pay issue: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw appeals for a closure

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The settlement with Sebi was seen as Infosys admitting guilt of the lapse, clearing out any legal or regulatory challenges and preparing ground for new chief executive officer Salil Parekh.

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Congress has cut a sorry figure: Jaitley on Aadhaar verdict

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

His colleague and Law & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the court has held that the purpose of issuing Aadhaar to all Indian citizens is legitimate and no surveillance is possible.

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

RJio's 'data-giri' to unleash price war; slash bills: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

RJio will further add bottomline pressures on the already struggling telcos that will ultimately be forced to consolidate

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has cleared 52 candidates of which 20 are from Karnataka.

Aadhaar number increases convenience dramatically: Nilekani

Aadhaar number increases convenience "dramatically": Nilekani

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Unique Identification Authority of India chairman Nandan Nilekani said the Aadhar number "dramatically improves the convenience" and makes the life "simpler".

'Nilekani shouldn't be proud, but ashamed of Aadhar programme'

'Nilekani shouldn't be proud, but ashamed of Aadhar programme'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Five time MP from Bangalore South Ananth Kumar says he feels no threat from Nilekani. "People may seek change, but the change they want is at the Centre", a confident Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa in this exclusive interview.

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Saeed Jaffrey: The Great Entertainer

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

'Sent off to interview him in the late 1970s I met him in a cafe in New Delhi's Regal Building called The Parlour. With impromptu send-ups of Laurence Olivier, Sybil Thorndike and the rich, gravelly tones of a well-known All India Radio Hindi newsreader called Devki Nandan Pandey, he soon had the whole restaurant listening in.'

Trident Group to use Aadhaar for salary disbursement

Trident Group to use Aadhaar for salary disbursement

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Diversified business house Trident Group would become the first corporate to use Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) for disbursal of salaries to its employees.

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

On his three-day trip, the Microsoft CEO will meet governments and businesses to get them to use the company's platforms.

Infy founders distance themselves from baby

Infy founders distance themselves from baby

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Murthy no more chairman emeritus; founders do not want to be addressed as promoters.

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

In India, he has already made investments in both his personal capacity and through DST Global, his venture firm.

Gaya road rage: Suspended JD-U MLC faces arrest, Rocky gets 2-day police custody

Gaya road rage: Suspended JD-U MLC faces arrest, Rocky gets 2-day police custody

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Janata Dal-United MLC Manorama Devi faced an arrest warrant on Wednesday for violating prohibition laws and allegedly harbouring her fugitive son.

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

Founders fully committed to Infosys, it's all good: Sikka

Founders fully committed to Infosys, it's all good: Sikka

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka on Wednesday said the founders of India's second largest IT services firm Infosys still remain committed to the firm and the sold stock will be used for philanthropic purposes.

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The I-League Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) decided on a 6-member representation to meet the AIFF in response to their request for a meeting.

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

'This time, it is about making Modi win'

'This time, it is about making Modi win'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'He has attacked our enemies in their own backyard.'

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'

'Sania-Bopanna at Rio is a practical decision'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Why did the AITA pair Sania Mirza with Rohan Bopanna for the mixed doubles at the Olympics?

The Modi Model of Governance

The Modi Model of Governance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The Modi Model we see now is still the old Gujarat Model.' 'But with an acknowledgement that governing India is more challenging than governing Gujarat,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Software lobbyist group co-founder turns troll for Aadhaar

Software lobbyist group co-founder turns troll for Aadhaar

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Sharad Sharma, co-founder and governing council member at iSPIRT, on Tuesday admitted using anonymous accounts to troll on social media those who raised questions on Aadhaar and its applications by the government.

Friends rejoice ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution

Friends rejoice ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Prayers of 125 crore Indians have been answered,' said well-wishers of the former naval officer who has been incarcerated by Pakistan.

Infosys will execute its strategy around 4 pillars: Salil Parekh

Infosys will execute its strategy around 4 pillars: Salil Parekh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

March was the first full quarter for Infosys under its new CEO Salil Parekh.

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Murthy's charges, he said, are patently false and slanderous.

Arvind Subramanian on how to tackle the menace of black money

Arvind Subramanian on how to tackle the menace of black money

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Says one of the problems in addressing the issue of black money is that India's tax system is perceived as being arbitrary

Playing the doubles game with a new CEO

Playing the doubles game with a new CEO

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

In cases such as Infosys, a new CEO will have to play the game with not only the chairman, but also with the COO and the board of directors, and perhaps retired founders, each being a different game with different set of capabilities and attitudes.

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Infy whistle-blower wants Sebi to act in Panaya, Bansal issues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The whistle-blower's letter to Sebi said future disclosures on any wrongdoing could potentially not be exposed if Infosys is let off the hook now.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

'BJP is doing backroom manipulation to ensure Rajnath wins'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi talks about her chances against BJP chief Rajnath Singh for the Lucknow seat