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VC investment in India doubles to $182 mn

VC investment in India doubles to $182 mn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

According to Dow Jones VentureSource, a VC industry tracking firm, investments grew in almost every venture hub globally in the April-June quarter, a sign of recovery in the global economy.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Prof accused of 'promoting Islam', MP varsity begins probe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

A university in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh has set up a probe panel following complaints of some students that a professor was propagating Islam and harassing Hindu students, a senior varsity official said on Monday.

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes at Eden Gardens gave them their second T20 world title, a wounded West Indies will look to redeem themselves at home when they begin their campaign in the event's ninth edition by taking on Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown on Sunday.

Why India, China are hot spots for VC/PE investors

Why India, China are hot spots for VC/PE investors

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Venture Capital investments are early-stage monetary investments made in new start-up firms that have a high growth potential.

Can India conquer Lankan spin puzzle in 2nd ODI?

Can India conquer Lankan spin puzzle in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

SL executed their plans well against the Indian batters, who are not the cleverest performers on rank turners, while not many are though.

No library access for women; AMU VC denies being sexist

No library access for women; AMU VC denies being sexist

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Aligarh Muslim University on Tuesday found itself in the midst of a controversy over not allowing access to women undergraduates to the main library in the campus but the institution said it was due to space constraint and denied having a "sexist approach".

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Tying India to Constitution ignores history: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Pandit said history is 'his' story, but 'her' story "also has to come".

UP: Students write 'Jai Shri Ram' on answer sheets, clear exams

UP: Students write 'Jai Shri Ram' on answer sheets, clear exams

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The matter come to light when Divyanshu Singh, a former student of the university, sought information under the Right to Information Act after coming to know about some students of first and second semester of the D Pharma course were passed in a test despite writing wrong answers.

KS Bharat to replace Ishan Kishan in SA Tests

KS Bharat to replace Ishan Kishan in SA Tests

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

KS Bharat has been named as his replacement.

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling to lead Ireland

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Veteran opening batter Paul Stirling was on Wednesday named Ireland skipper in their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA.

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test; Sarfaraz picked

Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test; Sarfaraz picked

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

In a big blow to the Indian team, the hosts will miss Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul for the second Test against England.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital gains taxes (CGTs, negative due to the removal of indexation and increases. Other proposals largely pertain to supporting rural development, buybacks taxed as dividends, Custom duty changes that impact multiple sectors, higher outlays for clean energy, etc. There's some moderation in the growth of capex outlay across defence, fer

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management has an opportunity to decide who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

While Ajinkya Rahane has been named vice-captain, pacer Navdeep Saini was recalled into the Test squad.

AMU VC denying library access to women is 'insult to daughters': Smriti Irani

AMU VC denying library access to women is 'insult to daughters': Smriti Irani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Human Resource Development Ministry on Tuesday sought an explanation from the Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah over not allowing access to women undergraduates to the main library in the campus, with Minister Smriti Irani saying that it amounted to an 'insult to daughters'.

Uday Saharan to lead in U19 World Cup as India retain same squad

Uday Saharan to lead in U19 World Cup as India retain same squad

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Uday Saharan will be leading India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, as the same side from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup has been retained for the global showpiece beginning on January 19.

'Anthropologically' gods don't belong to upper caste: JNU VC

'Anthropologically' gods don't belong to upper caste: JNU VC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The JNU VC said the "status of shudras given to women in Manusmriti" makes it extraordinarily regressive.

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Wipro, has set up a venture capital (VC) fund that will look at investing in early-to-middle stage technology start-ups globally.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Darul Uloom VC in line of fire over Modi remarks

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

A group of protesters, who were raising slogans against VC Maulana Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi, disrupted classes and closed the main gate on Sunday evening, they said, adding two students were injured in the melee.

Dhaka varsity suspends pro-VC held for sheltering cafe attackers

Dhaka varsity suspends pro-VC held for sheltering cafe attackers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Police said five terrorists who carried out the attack on Gulshan cafe on July 1 had taken shelter in the flat owned by Ahsan.

Why did you allow police on campus? Chomsky asks JNU VC

Why did you allow police on campus? Chomsky asks JNU VC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Chomsky along with 86 other academicians had last week condemned "the culture of authoritarian menace that the present government in India has generated".

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain of the 24-strong Indian women's hockey squad for the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League starting later this month.

JNU VC freed after students hold him hostage for 20 hours

JNU VC freed after students hold him hostage for 20 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Students resolved to change their "method" of protest and resort to peaceful agitation till missing student Najeeb Ahmed is traced.

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.

Why Foreign VCs Have Shut Their Taps

Why Foreign VCs Have Shut Their Taps

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Foreign investment in India's start-ups has plummeted 72 per cent to $4.58 billion so far, from $16.2 billion during the same period last year.

US VC majors pick up 33% in PayMate

US VC majors pick up 33% in PayMate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Indian cos see $77 mn VC funding in July-Sep

Indian cos see $77 mn VC funding in July-Sep

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Despite the positive sentiment returning in the VC space, investment si still low on an year-on-year basis.

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The vice chancellor praised the valour of the Indian soldiers in the Kargil War and expressed his profound gratitude to the Indian Army.

IPO-bound startups find favour with investors amid funding resurgence

IPO-bound startups find favour with investors amid funding resurgence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The tide of startup-funding is turning in India, with a rising trend of overall funding while the deal sizes grow bigger. However, the spotlight now is on late-stage startups, many of which are seen to be headed for initial public offerings (IPOs). Record surge in stock markets and consistently improving performances of listed startups are understood to have turned the sentiment for the better, especially for those that exhibit a clear path to an IPO.

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

SC quashes VC appointment of Kerala tech varsity, says against UGC norms

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the appointment of the vice chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University in Thiruvananthapuram, terming it bad in law and contrary to UGC regulations.

Why VC firms are closing deals faster in start-ups

Why VC firms are closing deals faster in start-ups

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

In India, where it is tougher to do business, a start-up gets established by the Series-B stage, and it gets expensive for investors.

Why Has SIP Activity Jumped?

Why Has SIP Activity Jumped?

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'Ideally, one should not time SIPs.' 'If people churn their SIP portfolios, then they are equating the concept of SIPs to lump sums.'

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while Shreyanka Patil was ignored as India named an 18-member Indian women's cricket team for the limited overs tour of Bangladesh.

Kohli, Iyer to miss rest of Test series; Rahul, Jadeja back

Kohli, Iyer to miss rest of Test series; Rahul, Jadeja back

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Among other developments, middle order batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the next three Tests due to injury.