News for 'Nilekani'

No work for UIDAI after January! Is that the end for it?

No work for UIDAI after January! Is that the end for it?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Govt's unique identification body still in search of a clear identity.

UID boost for micro-ATM makers

UID boost for micro-ATM makers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

The requirement of one million units would entail a huge market for firms such as HCL Infosystems, Geodesic, VeriFone, Visiontek and others manufacturing micro-ATMs.

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Samajwadi Party, tells Aditi Phadnis what his party's agenda will be if it comes to power

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sore points: Sikka's salary, high severance pay to executives, poor disclosures.

The shocking experience of taking a UID card!

The shocking experience of taking a UID card!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Machines obey bumbling humanity in ageless India.

Infosys takes Panaya, Skava sale deal off the table

Infosys takes Panaya, Skava sale deal off the table

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Infosys now plans to re-purpose Skava's micro services-based business and re-focus Panaya's suite of products.

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.

Petroleum ministry to cap LPG cylinder sale

Petroleum ministry to cap LPG cylinder sale

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Oil companies begin pilot testing work on direct LPG subsidy.

1 mn a day expected to enroll for UID from Oct

1 mn a day expected to enroll for UID from Oct

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Nandan Nilekani said plans are on track to issue Aadhaar numbers to 600 million (60 crore) people in three to three-and-half years.

Making the Infosys story extraordinary again

Making the Infosys story extraordinary again

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

With employees as brand ambassadors, can the company get the grime off its image?

Unique ID plan can boost growth back to double digit

Unique ID plan can boost growth back to double digit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

In 18 months, there will be 50 million people using some of these apps.

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing

'Two different Indias are being born'

'Two different Indias are being born'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

'India is about 50 years behind China in the quest to eliminate illiteracy. At this point of time, about a third of India's working age population has never been to school and on current trajectories, even 20 years from now, about almost a fifth of India's working age population will not ever have had any formal education -- not even one year of schooling.'

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Shibulal to donate Rs 36 cr for education, health

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Donation to go to Sarojini Damodaran Foundation and Advaith Foundation

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Bill Gates specifically complimented India's Aadhaar identity system and the country's performance in the financial services and pharma sectors.

The economics behind the Congress Budget

The economics behind the Congress Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Stability and efficiently meeting equity should be the objectives of the forthcoming Budget.

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.

UIDAI to rope in various service providers

UIDAI to rope in various service providers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Also, UIDAI will roll out the gigantic scheme in one-and-a-half year's time and would cover 600 million people in five-and-a-half years.

Department of Post roped in for UID initiative

Department of Post roped in for UID initiative

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The department of post has offered to include one-and-a-half-lakh post offices for this purpose initially.

UID: All you want to know about and how to apply for it

UID: All you want to know about and how to apply for it

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Unique Identification Database Authority of India has been under the media glare ever since its launch and ever since former Infosys honcho Nandan Nilekani took over the reins as its chairman.

Top IT bosses now working with UIDAI

Top IT bosses now working with UIDAI

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Silently, resolutely, 'Aadhaar' -- as the UID project has now been christened -- and Nilekani have succeeded in attracting some of the best and brightest that the IT world can offer, both from within India and from overseas.

Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The NSE Nifty ended 55.75 points, or 0.57 per cent, higher at 9,912.80 after moving between 9,925.75 and 9,882.

5 Indians donate millions to US universities

5 Indians donate millions to US universities

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

In October, the chairman of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, gifted $50 million to his alma mater, the Harvard Business School, to give back to the school - in his words - a little bit of what it had given him.

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.

Roads: New electronic toll collection system soon

Roads: New electronic toll collection system soon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

A committee on electronic toll collection headed by Unique Identification Authority of India chairman Nandan Nilekani, which is developing the equipment, has recommended using Radio Frequency Identification technology for the system, Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath told reporters.

Ramadorai is PM's advisor on skills

Ramadorai is PM's advisor on skills

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Vice Chairman S Ramadorai has been appointed advisor to Prime Minister Manomhan Singh on skill development. Ramadorai will enjoy the rank equivalent to a cabinet minister.

States, Centre agree on IT infra for GST

States, Centre agree on IT infra for GST

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The empowered committee of state finance ministers has approved the position paper of the Centre on the information technology network for the proposed indirect tax regime.

 TCS, Wipro shortlisted for UID project

TCS, Wipro shortlisted for UID project

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Domestic information technology services majors Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro Technologies and Tech Mahindra and global players like IBM and Japan-based NEC are among the 10 shortlisted companies for the Nandan Nilekani-headed Unique Identification Authority of India biometrics job.

UID: Govt okays iris scan, fingerprinting

UID: Govt okays iris scan, fingerprinting

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for adoption of standardised approach for collection of demographic and biometric attributes, including iris scan, of residents by various bodies for the UID project.

Aadhaar may be sufficient to open bank account

Aadhaar may be sufficient to open bank account

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

The Unique Identification Authority of India, the apex agency managing the UID project, which aims to give every resident of the country a unique identity, has initiated the process to make this happen, according to chairman Nandan Nilekani.

MindTree pips IBM to bag first UID project

MindTree pips IBM to bag first UID project

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

MindTree, the Bangalore-based information technology services provider, has bagged the application development services segment of the Nandan Nilekani-headed Unique Identification (UID) project, renamed as 'Aadhaar'. This is the first of the many IT projects that has come up for bidding till date.

Infosys unfazed as seniors exit

Infosys unfazed as seniors exit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Over 100 people, including 20 senior consultants and at least six VPs, have quit Infosys in 6 months.

MindTree may bag first UID IT project

MindTree may bag first UID IT project

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Close to 19 firms had bid for it.

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Complacent banks will turn dinosaurs this decade

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

In the new decade, the scene will change because the banks till recently had been challenged by the fintechs, but the techfins have now entered the arena, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The matter pertains to the Rs 173.8 million severance offer given to former CFO Rajiv Bansal in October 2015 when he was allegedly forced to step down due to differences with then chief executive Vishal Sikka over the acquisition of Israeli technology firm Panaya for $200 million.

Railways keen to use UIDAI database

Railways keen to use UIDAI database

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

UIDAI would issue unique identification numbers to the residents of the country based on the demographic and biometric data of the individual.

How much do you know about the corporate world? Find out...

How much do you know about the corporate world? Find out...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Nothing is more effectoive than a quiz session to unclog your mind.

Rs 10,000 crore from road toll in 4 years: Nath

Rs 10,000 crore from road toll in 4 years: Nath

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Toll collection is a key instrument for the government to attract private investment.

 IT and UIDAI agree 'in-principle' to roll out PAN

IT and UIDAI agree 'in-principle' to roll out PAN

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The Income Tax department and the Unique Identification Authority of India have agreed "in-principle" to come together for rolling out PAN cards with unique 16 digit Aadhaar number.

UID: Authentication to fetch Rs 288 cr annually

UID: Authentication to fetch Rs 288 cr annually

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

In a draft document of the authority, the UIDAI has identified three transaction types. The basic ID confirmation will be free, where potential user agencies could be, for instance, the airlines which do passenger check-ins.