News for 'V Raghunathan'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'You have seen the retrenchments by big corporates in the IT industry because they are not getting enough offers.' 'MSMEs in the manufacturing sector are really struggling. They do not know what to do. They are not able to predict what will happen tomorrow.'

'The Country Is In Stagnation'

'The Country Is In Stagnation'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

'Unfortunately, today most ministers are busy with either election duty or praising duty. They are not interested in serving duty.' 'Ministers have become relaxed like retired people still holding onto jobs.' 'Look at how the NEET paper leaked. But there is no accountability.' 'After 12 years, they have become saturated. They are short of ideas.'

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.

Raghunathan third Indian to test F1 car

Raghunathan third Indian to test F1 car

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Mahaveer Raghunathan on Tuesday became the third Indian to test a Formula One car when he participated in a private session with Alfa Romeo Racing at the Hungaroring in Budapest.

Venkatesh Iyer gets hitched after IPL triumph

Venkatesh Iyer gets hitched after IPL triumph

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The couple's wedding photos have taken social media by storm

Deadline to apply for higher pension extended till July 11

Deadline to apply for higher pension extended till July 11

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Retirement fund body EPFO has extended the deadline for filing applications to opt for a higher pension till July 11. This is the second extension of the deadline for applying for a higher pension. Earlier, it was extended from May 3, 2023, to June 26, 2023.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Ex-Kingfisher CFO sent to prison for 18 months

Ex-Kingfisher CFO sent to prison for 18 months

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A total of 17 cases have been filed against Kingfisher Airlines in different courts over outstanding amount of Rs 22.5 crore, which it owes to GMR

'Our vaccine policy is like temple darshan'

'Our vaccine policy is like temple darshan'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'If you pay Rs 1,000, you get a special queue.' 'If you pay Rs 500, there will be another shorter queue.' 'There will be a separate queue for Rs 300.' 'Is this the way you give vaccine to the people?'

Court to hear Mallya's cheque bounce cases on Sep 22

Court to hear Mallya's cheque bounce cases on Sep 22

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher Airlines to GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, which operates Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, towards charges for using the facilities at the airport for Kingfisher Airlines flights

'We are in the ICU. Please save us'

'We are in the ICU. Please save us'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'How does it matter to me if a foreigner comes, starts an industry and makes India a $5 trillion economy when I am dead?'

8.1% EPF interest rate for 2021-22 is over 40-year low

8.1% EPF interest rate for 2021-22 is over 40-year low

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The government has approved 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22 -- an over four-decade low -- for about five crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO. Earlier in March this year, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had decided to lower the interest on provident fund deposits for 2021-22 to 8.1 per cent from 8.5 per cent provided in 2020-21. According to an EPFO office order issued on Friday and reviewed by PTI, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has conveyed approval of the central government to credit 8.1 per cent rate of interest for 2021-22 to each member of the EPF scheme.

Mallya cheque-bounce case posted to September 2

Mallya cheque-bounce case posted to September 2

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court had earlier issued non-bailable warrants against Kingfisher Airlines, its chairman Mallya and A Raghunathan, on the ground of dishonouring the two cheques

Loan default case: ED quizzes ex-CFO of Kingfisher Airlines

Loan default case: ED quizzes ex-CFO of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The agency is also investigating the overall financial structure of Kingfisher Airlines.

Now, ED summons Mallya in IDBI fraud case

Now, ED summons Mallya in IDBI fraud case

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Sources said Mallya has also been asked to furnish documents related to his personal finances

Why this entrepreneur turned to Rahul for help

Why this entrepreneur turned to Rahul for help

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'We have been telling the government that we need handholding.' So, we sent a series of recommendations to the government, but nothing happened.' 'And the condition of industry became worse.'

'When people needed oxygen, RBI gave them Horlicks'

'When people needed oxygen, RBI gave them Horlicks'

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Are they assuming that by the end of May or the 15th of June, we will see the end of the pandemic?'

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

While Raghunathan is a named accused in the CBI's case registered in October last year, Nedungadi had resigned recently from the post of CFO of the UB group.

'What kind of jobs are you talking about?'

'What kind of jobs are you talking about?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'On the road, you see only youth in Swiggy, Big Basket and Zomato uniforms.' 'Just now, I had a delivery from Amazon, and do you know what his qualification was? He was an engineering graduate!' 'The Ola driver who took me to the airport had an MCom degree. 'Where is the match between education and employment?'

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Mallya's loan default case: CBI seeks help of four nations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Officials of 17 banks which gave loan to Kingfisher Airlines and UB Group are also under the agency's scanner

'Perhaps they want MSMEs to die'

'Perhaps they want MSMEs to die'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'The finance minister said, the MSME is the backbone of the economy. My question is, what have you done for the sector?'

Mallya cheque bounce cases: Court adjourns order till Aug 4

Mallya cheque bounce cases: Court adjourns order till Aug 4

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The order on the quantum of punishment was adjourned for the fourth time.

'Govt must stop harassing entrepreneurs'

'Govt must stop harassing entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'...for at least 6 months and give them peace of mind to get back on their feet.' 'Entrepreneurs are suffocating and not able to run their companies peacefully.'

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Demonetisation and GST are the main reasons for the job losses.

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finalised a four-member delegation, which will accompany Sports Ministry officials, for a meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne on May 15 to find a way for India's return to the Olympic movement.

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Late cartoonist Mario Miranda, actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, top mathematician M S Raghunathan, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner N Vittal and industry leader B Muthuraman were among those conferred the Padma awards by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Mallya seeks more time to appear before ED

Mallya seeks more time to appear before ED

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The summons was issued to Mallya under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with the IDBI case.

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The charge sheet has now paved way for the CBI to approach authorities in the UK for deportation of Mallya.

Wanted to be a doctor, became Carnatic star

Wanted to be a doctor, became Carnatic star

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

A child prodigy, Raghunathan's tryst with music started when she was a toddler; her mother, a music teacher, introduced her to it.

Aadhavan's music is medicore

Aadhavan's music is medicore

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Looks like Harris Jeyaraj is caught in a recycling rut as this Tamil album has nothing new to offer.

NRAI top boss Raninder Singh asked to leave IOA meeting

NRAI top boss Raninder Singh asked to leave IOA meeting

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Indian Olympic Association's General Body Meeting was witness to some drama when the National Rifles Association of India President Raninder Singh was asked to leave the meeting due to a pending court case against the shooting body.

Deccan may beat Kingfisher to profit

Deccan may beat Kingfisher to profit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Air Deccan, which was forced to sell 26 per cent to Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya's UB Holdings to keep its head above water a few months ago, is likely to break even before Kingfisher.

Rescued Indian sailors set to return home

Rescued Indian sailors set to return home

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The sailors were rescued by a Bahrain Coast Guard helicopter when their cargo ship Siddnath capsized on Friday morning. The boat, with 1,000-tonne capacity, was carrying 485 tonnes of rice to Iraq for the India-based company Sea Star Shipping.

How are shares traded on stock exchanges?

How are shares traded on stock exchanges?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Investors wishing to trade securities in a stock exchange have to channel their trade through a stock broker who is a member of that stock exchange

MIT award for 6 Indian-American scientists

MIT award for 6 Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

For the 'most promising and exciting' innovations and research in the United States, six Indian-American scientists under the age of 35 will be awarded by Technology Review 35, the prominent tech journal of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

ED issues fresh summons to Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

ED had earlier issued summons to Mallya for "personal appearance" on March 18 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.

Kurdukar panel rules it can probe govt approvals

Kurdukar panel rules it can probe govt approvals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

The panel has decided to commence proceedings in the DPC fiasco probe from March 31.

Cheque bounce case: Court to pass order against Mallya on May 9

Cheque bounce case: Court to pass order against Mallya on May 9

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The matter relates to cheques issued by Kingfisher to GMR Hyderabad International Airport.

CBI questions Vijay Mallya in alleged loan default case

CBI questions Vijay Mallya in alleged loan default case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines stopped operations in October 2012.