News for 'R Narayanan'

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Narayanan apologises to Presidency students, teachers

Narayanan apologises to Presidency students, teachers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Friday apologised to the students and teachers of the PresidencyUniversity for the recent violence on its campus, saying he has "failed" in his responsibility.

Narayanan refutes 'suppressing' Rajiv assassination video

Narayanan refutes 'suppressing' Rajiv assassination video

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan has dismissed a former Central Bureau of Investigation officer's claim that he as the Intelligence Bureau chief had suppressed a video purportedly showing Rajiv Gandhi's assassin Dhanu at the public meeting at Sriperumbudur on the fateful day.

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

While it is the right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which chose Kovind, Narayanan, a diplomat-turned politician, became vice president in 1992 and the president in 1997 courtesy active support from the Left, which had proposed his name first

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

FMCG firms worry over high inflation; price hike likely

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Leading FMCG companies reported a decline in margins in the September quarter on account of higher input costs and food inflation, which ultimately slowed down the pace of urban consumption. Rising prices of commodity inputs such as palm oil, coffee and cocoa were also accentuated and some FMCG firms have hinted at a price hike. HUL, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), Marico, ITC, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) have expressed concerns over squeezing urban consumption, which according to industry experts forms 65-68 per cent of FMCG total sales.

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'I now see rates rising again, particularly after recent losses - especially the January wildfires in Los Angeles.'

What Wife, Fans Thought Of Ashwin's Ton

What Wife, Fans Thought Of Ashwin's Ton

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ashwin's performance earned him praise and humour from fans online. Many playfully acknowledged his transformation from a renowned bowler to a reliable middle-order batsman.

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali return to grand welcome

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali return to grand welcome

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Dommaraju Gukesh, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, Rameshbabu Vaishali and men's team captain Srinath Narayanan landed Chennai on Tuesday morning.

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Narayanan is new National Security Advisor

Narayanan is new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Narayanan was officiating as NSA after the death of J N Dixit earlier this month.

Prashant Narayanan on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta

Prashant Narayanan on Mr Singh Mrs Mehta

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Prashant Narayana talks about his upcoming film Mr Singh Mrs Mehta.

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Tata Chess: Uzbek Abdusattorov emerges as early leader

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Uzbekistan's young grandmaster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged sole leader in the open section of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'There is need for India-specific pricing.' 'Google, Microsoft and others also have different pricing.' 'It is important for OpenAI to think on these lines as the global pricing may not work in the Indian context.'

Will Shyam Saran succeed Narayanan as NSA?

Will Shyam Saran succeed Narayanan as NSA?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Saran's appointment will bring in a professional diplomat, who does not have any experience of handling internal security (which was Narayanan's strength) and issue of terrorism. But on other side, Saran has the backing of more than three decades of experience in international affairs and has recently gained thorough understanding of issues related to climate change.

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Magnus Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible 9.

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said that he played no role in the controversial Rs 3,600 crore VVIP AgustaWestland chopper deal.

Sushma Swaraj defends M K Narayanan

Sushma Swaraj defends M K Narayanan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj strongly defended National Security Advisor M K Narayanan in the National Integration Council meeting on Monday when Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh took exception to the NSA's reply to his demand for a judicial probe into the Batla House encounter, in which two alleged terrorists and a Delhi police officer were killed.

Lakshmi Narayanan is new Nasscom chairman

Lakshmi Narayanan is new Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Ganesh Natarajan, deputy chairman and managing director, Zensar Technologies Limited has been appointed vice chairman, Nasscom for the current year.

Malaika Is Feeling Bossy

Malaika Is Feeling Bossy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Parineeti's prized painting... Shriya gets nostalgic in New Zealand... Prajakta goes to Nepal...

M K Narayanan meets Russian deputy PM

M K Narayanan meets Russian deputy PM

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

They met to finalise the agenda of the Indo-Russian summit on January 25 in New Delhi.

What Went Wrong With ISRO's Latest Mission?

What Went Wrong With ISRO's Latest Mission?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

ISRO's vendor policy and quality control processes are under scanner.

K R Narayanan: The citizen President

K R Narayanan: The citizen President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Narayanan was a career diplomat.

'The chess world is officially a joke'

'The chess world is officially a joke'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history sparked widespread criticism.

Pak hand in Maniappan's killing: NSA Narayanan

Pak hand in Maniappan's killing: NSA Narayanan

Rediff.com27 Nov 2005

He said the tragic incident, however, would not dampen Indo-Afghan relations

Former president K R Narayanan 'very critical'

Former president K R Narayanan 'very critical'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Former president K R Narayanan 'very critical'

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Why no CWC meeting after my father's death? Sharmistha asks Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has alleged a "rot" within the Congress party and called for serious introspection. She criticized the party's lack of ideology and its treatment of non-dynastic leaders, citing the case of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. She also questioned the party's failure to convene a Congress Working Committee meeting after her father's death, highlighting a perceived loss of institutional memory. Mukherjee, who has since left politics, also advocated for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a posthumous Bharat Ratna award for him.

NSA Narayanan meets US counterpart

NSA Narayanan meets US counterpart

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington in November, National Security Adviser M K Narayanan discussed with his US counterpart General James Jones the preparations for the Indian leader's trip and other issues of mutual interest.

Narayanan is WB governor, Patil gets Punjab

Narayanan is WB governor, Patil gets Punjab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Former Union home minister Shivraj Patil has been appointed the Governor of Punjab while National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has been appointed the Governor of West Bengal.Senior Congress leader M O H Farooq has been appointed the Governor of Jharkhand and Urmila Singh has been appointed the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, according to a statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Erstwhile Chhattisgarh Governor E S L Narasimhan will take charge as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

Gujarat: Ex-prez Narayanan attacks Vajpayee

Gujarat: Ex-prez Narayanan attacks Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

"He [Vajpayee] did not do anything effective. I had sent him letters. I had talked to him directly," Narayanan said in a freewheeling interview to Congress MLA P T Thomas carried in a recent issue of Malayalam magazine Manava Samskriti.

No increase in political crimes in Bengal: Narayanan

No increase in political crimes in Bengal: Narayanan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

West Bengal governor M K Narayanan said in Melbourne on Thursday that there has been no increase in political crimes in the state.

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from international cricket, saying "it is time to set the burden of being you down" and embrace life beyond the game.

No reference to political change in remarks: Narayanan

No reference to political change in remarks: Narayanan

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Faced with criticism for his comment that there was true 'poribortan' (change) in West Bengal during the felicitation of the Kolkata Knight Riders, West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said he did not make any reference to political change in the state.

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

When Hansika, Shriya, Sobhitha Choose To Bedazzle

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

What makes temple jewellery so special?

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Even though the company's revenue figures are not public, it has so far raised $93 million in four rounds of funding.

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Quick commerce (Qcom) platforms are bringing upon a rapid change in the behaviours of online shoppers, with 31 per cent of buyers relying on the fast delivery option for grocery needs, according to a new study.

WikiLeaks: Narayanan is more credible than Roemer

WikiLeaks: Narayanan is more credible than Roemer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

M K Narayanan had nothing to gain by misrepresenting the Indian position to Timothy Roemer, while the latter had to impress upon his government that his demarche on the phone was very effective. Ambassadors are known to write their cables in a way that pleases their masters back home, says T P Sreenivasan.

Narayanan-Gates meet to untangle N-deal

Narayanan-Gates meet to untangle N-deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

While the precise nature of the Monday night talks was not divulged, sources said the two sides exchanged frank and candid views on bilateral defence cooperation and regional and other security issues.