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He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The record in net addition from the top four was in 2016-17, of 59,427 employees.

Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Meet Infy's million-dollar babies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Sikka pays 4 business heads million-dollar salaries as incentive to reach the company's revenue target of $20 billion by 2020.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Why Sikka is upbeat about Infy's industry-leading growth by next fiscal

Why Sikka is upbeat about Infy's industry-leading growth by next fiscal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Infosys aims to achieve an aspirational goal of $20 billion in topline by 2020.

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

She was among the key executives brought in by Sikka from SAP and was overseeing large deals

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

'GST on fund management fees raised to 18 pc'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Feroze Azeez, deputy chief executive officer of Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

How Infosys has changed under CEO Salil Parekh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

2019, however, will be a bigger test as the firm continues to deal with rising attrition and margin pressure.

Infy gets co-chairman, sets aside Rs 13K cr for share buyback

Infy gets co-chairman, sets aside Rs 13K cr for share buyback

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The board expansion comes against the backdrop of an ongoing tussle between the founders and the management over contentious issues such as CEO salary hike, severance package to former employees and corporate governance standards.

Here's your chance to support these champs

Here's your chance to support these champs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Milkha Singh is supporting the Indian Wheelchair Basketball team's crowdfunding campaign to travel to Thailand for the Asia Oceania championship.

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Infosys elevates 12 leaders as executive VPs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

With the appointment of Vishal Sikka as CEO and Managing Director of the company, IT major Infosys has elevated 12 leaders to the position of Executive Vice President with additional responsibilities.

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.

Infosys reports 6.1% Q2 profit; cuts revenue guidance again

Infosys reports 6.1% Q2 profit; cuts revenue guidance again

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The IT major had reported a net profit of Rs 3,398 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

TCS, Infy to maintain higher margins

TCS, Infy to maintain higher margins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Despite lower growth scenario; companies say reworking strategy

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.

Infosys Q3 profit up 7% at Rs 3,465 cr, beats estimates

Infosys Q3 profit up 7% at Rs 3,465 cr, beats estimates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Consolidated net profit rose to Rs 3,465 crore in its fiscal third quarter to December 31.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Better days ahead for Infosys, back on growth track

Better days ahead for Infosys, back on growth track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Company expects to be back to industry leading growth in FY17.

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

1984 riots guilty remain unpunished: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Raking up the issue of 1984 riots, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Monday alleged that those guilty for the "state sponsored" violence still remain unpunished.

Salil Parekh: 'Infosys is building a business for the future'

Salil Parekh: 'Infosys is building a business for the future'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

With Infosys emerging out of an uncertain phase, the new management, led by CEO & MD Salil Parekh, is trying to catch up with market leaders, with the new strategy in place.

Meet India's new Chief Justice

Meet India's new Chief Justice

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid title dispute case, the Sebi-Sahara payment row, the Aadhaar privacy issue and the Cauvery water dispute are only some of the legal puzzles he will have to deal with.

Infosys Q4 net grows 16.2% to Rs 3,597 crore

Infosys Q4 net grows 16.2% to Rs 3,597 crore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Revenue rose 23.4 per cent to Rs 1,655 crore

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

'We consider Murthy a well wisher,not shareholder activist'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Over the past few months, Infosys has been battling allegations by Murthy and other former senior executives of falling corporate governance standards.

First death sentence, lifer awarded in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

First death sentence, lifer awarded in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The Delhi Police had closed this case in 1994 for want of evidence.

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Don't spilt secular votes: Sonia Gandhi tells Muslim leaders

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A delegation of Muslim leaders led by Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari met Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi during which she asked them to ensure that secular votes did not split in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It is important to clarify that availing of an exemption is neither evasion nor tax planning.

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'The BJP has the opportunity to undo a lot of the damage that we have suffered as a society which looks away from mass violence.'

IPL final: A blockbuster on cards as Pune take on Mumbai in 'Maha derby'

IPL final: A blockbuster on cards as Pune take on Mumbai in 'Maha derby'

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Even on paper, there is not much to choose, especially with Pune beating MI thrice this season including a comprehensive victory in Qualifier 1. But a impressive show by Mumbai in the final cannot be ruled out.

'I was used to woo Muslim votes and later left in the lurch'

'I was used to woo Muslim votes and later left in the lurch'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

I am not here to play negative politics in the name of Muslims, says the leader of yet another electoral front in Bihar.

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Can he remain ignorant by saying he was 13 years old?' 'That means Rahul Gandhi must not talk on any subject in this country that precedes his adulthood.' 'He should remain unaware of history and knowledge of anything that has happened.'

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Abhimanyu Mithun's brilliant bowling at death enabled defending champions Karnataka to edge out Bengal by six runs in a thrilling semi-final of the National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Ahmedabad.

Dominant India aim for clean sweep against lacklustre Sri Lanka

Dominant India aim for clean sweep against lacklustre Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Having decimated the opposition with clinical precision in all four matches, India will be aiming to complete a clean sweep when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka in the fifth and final cricket one-dayer in Ranchi on Sunday.

Rajni or Kamal, who will take the plunge first?

Rajni or Kamal, who will take the plunge first?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

For Rajnikanth, who the BJP is wooing, politics looks more likely to happen in 2019, although his friend Kamalahaasan could afford to wait a little longer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Onion crisis: Shortages after the best-ever harvest

Onion crisis: Shortages after the best-ever harvest

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The country has produced a record harvest, but many farmers in the onion bowl of Maharashtra have lost a large share of their crop damaged in storage, adding to the country's inflation woes.

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

India's batting ace Yuvraj Singh commanded the highest price, Royal Challengers Bangalore paying a massive 14 crore for him, while Dinesh Karthik was a surprise pick at 12.5 crore by Delhi Daredevils.

Unlike some large Indian start-ups, we believe in consistent profits: Vishal Sikka

Unlike some large Indian start-ups, we believe in consistent profits: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'The big thing is on the works on Zero Distance, the initiative to bring innovations in every project.'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

'Flats sold after getting OC not liable for GST'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rama Krishna Sangu, partner, Manohar Chowdhry & Associates, Chartered Accountants, and a member of the Indirect Tax Committee of ICAI, fielded readers' questions on GST on Rediff Chat.