News for 'R Narayanan'

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

JLo's cousin to sizzle in Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Caterina Lopez talks about her item mumber in Bhindi Bazaar.

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Hits continue to evade Bollywood as Raavan flops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict.

First look: Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi in Janakan

First look: Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi in Janakan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Check out the two in this latest Malayalam movie.

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Er, who owns SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Kalanithi Maran claims deal with Ajay Singh is dead; SpiceJet spokesperson says Maran's claims are baseless and false

Chinese incursions: NSA convenes meeting

Chinese incursions: NSA convenes meeting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Apparently concerned over repeated incursions by Chinese troops, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has convened a meeting of top officials including Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar and Secretaries of Defence, Home and Foreign Ministries.

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Three new directors including private sector lender ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Citigroup South Asia head Mark Robinson have joined the board of Indian School of Business (ISB).

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

How he managed to make his Manza clock 46.33 km/ltr

How he managed to make his Manza clock 46.33 km/ltr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The Tata Manza (Quadrajet Aura ABS) has clocked a mileage of 46.33 km per litre.

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Israel to help West Bengal tackle Maoists

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Israel will discuss the issue of homeland security with West Bengal which is reeling under the brunt of Maoist extremism.

India hands over info on JeM chief to China

India hands over info on JeM chief to China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In the wake of China blocking United Nations Security Council's sanctions against Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, India has provided detailed information to it about his involvement in terror activities, and hopes Beijing would support the move. The issue figured during the talks between special representatives -- National Security Adviser M K Narayanan and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo in New Delhi last Friday and Saturday.

Why you should vote for this social champion

Why you should vote for this social champion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

'I don't feed beggars. They can look after themselves. The mentally ill won't ask anyone for food or money,' says N Krishnan who has been feeding them thrice a day for the past seven years. We proudly launch our Independence Day special series: Extraordinary Indians.

All of India's parties must rally behind R N Kovind

All of India's parties must rally behind R N Kovind

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'The Opposition parties should seriously give thought to endorsing Kovind's candidacy and close this chapter of divisive politics,' advises M K Bhadrakumar.

Farmers to barge into land 'encroached' by Judge

Farmers to barge into land 'encroached' by Judge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

A Communist Party of India-Marxist affiliated farmers' body in Tamil Nadu has announced that on November 9 it would forcibly enter the land allegedly encroached by Karnataka high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran in a village in Tiruvallur district and distribute it to landless poor and Dalits.

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

'This will lead to a law of the jungle'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Just as coronavirus has come to us from China, this disease is also coming from that country.' 'India is a strong democracy and you cannot compromise on labour laws in this manner.' 'These changes will be challenged in court.'

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Watch Or Iravu, get spooked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Or Iravu, a scientific approach to ghosts, is worth a watch.

PIX: Anushka leads WAGS IPL race

PIX: Anushka leads WAGS IPL race

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Meet these fascinating ladies...

Bharti-MTN deal: Sebi, RBI officials meet SA team

Bharti-MTN deal: Sebi, RBI officials meet SA team

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The meeting was attended by Sebi executive director Usha Narayanan, Sebi wholetime member Prashant Saran and Reserve Bank chief general manager foreign exchange department Salim Gangadaran among others.

Cong mum on continuance of NSA post

Cong mum on continuance of NSA post

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Congress on Wednesday steered clear of the issue on the continuation of the post of National Security Advisor in the wake of M K Narayanan's exit from there and the government planning a National Counter Terrorism Centre.

Cannes 2010: Get ready for Indian masala

Cannes 2010: Get ready for Indian masala

Rediff.com12 May 2010

A six-member delegation from the Mumbai Film Festival, led by its director S Narayanan, will add some Indian masala to the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, one of international filmdom's oldest and most prestigious events.

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Kutty Pisasu is strictly for kids

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Go for this Tamil movie only if you have the mental capacities of a six-year-old.

Centre finalises list of new Governors

Centre finalises list of new Governors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

National Security Adviser M K Narayanan is being appointed Governor of West Bengal and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will take over as the Governor of Punjab as the Centre has finalised a list of five new Governors in various states.

Lankan Tamils: DMK seeks Centre's help

Lankan Tamils: DMK seeks Centre's help

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Voicing concern over the plight of the Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday sought Centre's immediate intervention to ensure relief and rehabilitation to internally displaced Tamils in the island nation.

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Holbrooke to visit India on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

United States President Barack Obama's Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, who is currently on a three-day visit to Pakistan, is expected to make a short visit to New Delhi on Friday.

Who deserves to be India's President

Who deserves to be India's President

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

It was never the quality of the CV that defined an incumbent's performance or legacy.

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

In the demise of C K Prahalad, the corporate world has lost a management guru and a corporate strategist of the highest order. While he will indeed be missed by all in the corporate world, his lifelong commitment and work towards helping shape the future of global economy will inspire and guide leaders all over the world for a long time to come. His fresh and ever-evolving business insights, and the sheer depth and breadth of his knowledge helped entrepreneurial ambitions

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

US Fed rate hike puts bonds, rupee under pressure

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Hawkish guidance by the US Fed raises concerns it could tie the hands of RBI from trimming rates.

DMK trumps AIADMK, wins both seats in TN by-polls

DMK trumps AIADMK, wins both seats in TN by-polls

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Dealing yet another blow to arch rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday won the Vandavasi and Tiruchendur assembly seats which went to by-polls on December 19. In the bitterly fought polls, DMK's Anitha R Radhakrishnan trounced AIADMK's T Narayanan by an impressive margin of over 46,000 votes in Tiruchendur, while his colleague Kamalakannan romped home in Vandavasi by over 38,000 votes.

Sterlite Copper's closure: Livelihood of around 400,000 people at stake

Sterlite Copper's closure: Livelihood of around 400,000 people at stake

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Closure has meant loss of Rs 2,000 crore to the public exchequer; around three per cent of Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product is from the facility

Holbrooke, Mullen meet NSA

Holbrooke, Mullen meet NSA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

United States special envoy Richard Holbrooke on Wednesday met National Security Adviser M K Narayanan in New Delhi. According to reports, the two discussed how India could help Washington's strategy aimed at ending terror threats emanating from Afghanistan and Pakistan.Holbrooke, the special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, was accompanied by Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen.Holbrooke is also meeting Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon.

India, US may seal reprocessing pact in 10-12 days

India, US may seal reprocessing pact in 10-12 days

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

India and the US are expected to finalise a crucial agreement on reprocessing under the landmark civil nuclear deal in 10-12 days, with all but one issue being resolved and negotiations centering on finalising a mutually acceptable legal text.

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

T N Seshan: The man who changed the EC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Till he took over, political parties ferrying people to the polling stations was considered quite 'normal', and it was during Seshan's stint that it became impossible with the model code being made sacrosanct.

26/11 anniversary: Stay alert, says Antony

26/11 anniversary: Stay alert, says Antony

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday asked the three services to remain alert and step up vigilance around the first anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

India's FMCG majors pledge to turn 'healthy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Companies from Nestle and ITC to Hindustan Unilever and Patanjali have pledged to reduce use of unhealthy ingredients by five to 50 per cent

Stranded and rescued: 'I thank him every Diwali'

Stranded and rescued: 'I thank him every Diwali'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Ever been stranded and saved by unknown people? Tell us your stories!

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Roopa Unnikrishnan, Commonwealth Games gold medalist pays tribute to her beloved coach Jalal Uncle.

Mystery of the 'vanishing' jobs data

Mystery of the 'vanishing' jobs data

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Given the rapid changes in the Indian labour market, there is an urgent need to have current, accurate and publicly available data through regular, dynamic and comprehensive surveys. Indeed, this was the intention behind constituting the NITI Aayog Task Force on Improving Employment Data. The attempts by the government to "improve" labour data has actually made it worse, say Rosa Abraham, Janaki Shibu & Rajendran Narayanan.

Shivshankar Menon takes over as NSA

Shivshankar Menon takes over as NSA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Veteran diplomat and former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon took over as National Security Adviser on Saturday. 60-year-old Menon, who will serve in the rank of Minister of State till further orders, took charge from M K Narayanan, who has been appointed as West Bengal governor.

Column: Does India need an NSA?

Column: Does India need an NSA?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

That the office of the NSA came under fire after the terror attacks of 26/11 can be attributed to the fact that the present incumbent may have given the impression that the NSA is an intelligence czar. That role is now proposed to be assigned to a new counter-terrorism centre under the Union home ministry. Another argument, which was advanced even earlier, is that internal and external security are looked after by home and defence ministries so why do we need the NSA?

SpiceJet denies stake sale talks with Tigerair

SpiceJet denies stake sale talks with Tigerair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The airline, which posted an annual loss of Rs 191 crore (Rs 1.91 billion) for the past financial year, has been looking to raise funds for months.