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Aus tour: Siraj, Shardul vie for fifth pacer slot for Tests

Aus tour: Siraj, Shardul vie for fifth pacer slot for Tests

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

With two senior pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (thigh injury) and Ishant Sharma (side strain) all but ruled out, Navdeep Saini will certainly be the fourth pacer after Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav.

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Byju's raises over Rs 363 cr from Maitri Edtech, IIFL arm

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Edtech major Byju's has raised over Rs 363 crore (about USD 50 million) in funding from Maitri Edtech and IIFL's private equity fund, according to regulatory documents. Over the past few months, Byju's has raised funding from a slew of investors that has placed the edtech major among the most-valued start-ups in the country. Byju's is estimated to have raised about $2.3 billion in funding so far with valuation touching $6.5 billion.

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The SC and ST Teachers Forum said in a statement that its members would go on a hunger strike from Thursday to press for the resignation of VC Appa Rao and the interim VC 'in order to resume academic and administrative activities'.

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

While seeking his remand, the central probe agency had sought the court's permission to take the accused to its head office in New Delhi for interrogation via "scientific techniques".

When investors turn entrepreneurs

When investors turn entrepreneurs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Venture capitalists are leveraging their experience to build something new.

PE investments fall to $3.6 billion in May

PE investments fall to $3.6 billion in May

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Private equity and venture capital investments more than halved to $3.6 billion in May 2021 when compared to the preceding April's $7.5 billion and a third lower than the year-ago period's $5.4 billion, a report said on Monday. However, on a year to date basis, the venture investments by these two categories of investors have doubled to $20 billion for the first five months of 2021, the report by industry lobby IVCA and consultancy firm EY said, stressing that investors continue to remain bullish. It can be noted that the country underwent the ravages of the second wave of the pandemic since April this year.

Sumer Juneja to head India arm of $100-billion Vision Fund

Sumer Juneja to head India arm of $100-billion Vision Fund

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Unlike many peers in the VC space, LSE grad Juneja doesn't have an entrepreneurial background but is said to be strong in finance skills

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Cricket Buzz: Aus name squads for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Australia will play against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on September 29.

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Asserting that central government employees may have to work with staggered attendance and variable working hours, the personnel ministry has come out with a draft framework for 'work for home' for the staff post-lockdown. The department of personnel and training may provide options for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy, it said.

'Being Serena is a tribute to all women'

'Being Serena is a tribute to all women'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Serena Williams said her five-episode documentary series 'Being Serena' is a tribute to all the women who have gotten back to work after becoming a mother.

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Chaudhary sent his resignation immediately after assuming charge at 1 pm, informed sources said.

US VC investment halves globally; down 29%

US VC investment halves globally; down 29%

Rediff.com7 May 2009

In India, US venture capitalists invested $101 million in 13 deals in the first quarter, 29 per cent less than the $142 million via 22 deals in the March quarter of 2008, as per data compiled by research firm Dow Jones VentureSource. Venture capitalists put $1.87 billion, the lowest quarterly total since 2004, via 250 deals for emerging companies in India, China, Europe and Israel in the first quarter as fund managers prefer assured returns from portfolio investment.

VC funds available for tech start-ups

VC funds available for tech start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

VCs also do not want to under-finance companies and are ensuring that the current capital infusion takes them through at least 18-24 months, which is the expected time when the outside fundraising environment starts to recover, says Alok Mittal.

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.

VC funds love an India connection

VC funds love an India connection

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

'We have enough risk capital'

'We have enough risk capital'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'Should we shortchange our investors by exiting early?'

VC investment falls to $540 mn

VC investment falls to $540 mn

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

In contrast to the growth on IT and ITeS front, disbursements of venture capital and public equity funding halved to $540 million during 2003 in India

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Internet user base in India has touched 100 million.

Will selectors go with Varun or Chahar for WT20?

Will selectors go with Varun or Chahar for WT20?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Chahar, with his fast leg-breaks, will fight it out for the additional tweaker's slot when the selectors pick the Indian squad for next month's ICC T20 World Cup in the coming couple of days.

Start-ups in 2016: A year of funding crunch (and it isn't over yet)

Start-ups in 2016: A year of funding crunch (and it isn't over yet)

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Investors spent much of 2016 cleaning house. And a VC tells Ranju Sarkar, "There's still some bad news left in the portfolios (of VC firms). What happens to Ola and Flipkart will drive sentiment in future."

Lucknow University teachers attacked, varsity closed

Lucknow University teachers attacked, varsity closed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

A group of over 20 ex-students had been protesting on the campus since Monday, alleging that they were denied admission to the postgraduate courses because they had taken part in an agitation against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

ArcelorMittal launches clean technology VC fund

ArcelorMittal launches clean technology VC fund

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The new clean technology venture capital fund has invested $20 million in California-based Miasole, which is engaged in the development of thin-film solar panels, while the carbon fund has an initial investment commitment of $157 million, the steel-maker said. "The fund is managed by a team from ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Americas and its investment decisions are taken by a six-person Investment Committee chaired by ArcelorMittal FCA CEO Lou Schorsch," it added.

ADB to invest $60 mn in VC funds

ADB to invest $60 mn in VC funds

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Funds will invest in new technology companies involved with climate change mitigation.

Narayana Murthy's VC fund can exit SKS now

Narayana Murthy's VC fund can exit SKS now

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Catamaran Management Services, the venture capital fund promoted by Infosys Technologies Chairman N R Narayana Murthy, is free to exit SKS Microfinance.

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit won't be afraid to tangle with the toughest of them.

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

63 IPOs mop up record Rs 1.18 lakh crore so far in 2021

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The primary issue market has hit an all-time high with 63 corporates raising Rs 1,18,704 crore through main-board initial public offerings (IPOs) so far in 2021, which is nearly 4.5 times more than the Rs 26,613 crore raised through 15 issues in 2020 and almost double of the previous best of Rs 68,827 crore in 2017, according to a report. Pranav Haldea, managing director of Prime Database Group, said the IPO frenzy was driven by new-age loss-making technology start-ups along with strong retail participation, and the resultant massive listing gains were the key highlights of the year. Another highlight was only 51 per cent or Rs 103,621 crore of the total Rs 202,009 crore was fresh capital raising and the remaining Rs 98,388 crore were offers for sale.

Dalit professor quits University of Hyderabad to protest appointment of pro-VC

Dalit professor quits University of Hyderabad to protest appointment of pro-VC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

"The current environment on the campus is extremely vitiated and is perceived by the Dalit community as intimidating and hostile," he said.

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Kanhaiya also said there was no "tukde tukde" government before 2014

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

High-level intelligence collection will no longer be the preserve of government agencies alone, says Pranjal Sharma.

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

PM Modi got first class in MA from Gujarat University: VC reveals

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi scored 62.3 per cent in his masters in Political Science, Gujarat University's Vice Chancellor M N Patel has said.

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to PTI, the chairman of selectors, Chetan Sharma has asked the duo to regain form by playing Ranji Trophy.

Curbs likely on VC funds for realty

Curbs likely on VC funds for realty

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The government is reviewing norms for investments by foreign venture capital funds in real estate, after the Reserve Bank of India coming round to the view that such funding is helping create an asset bubble in the sector.

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Australia's top order in focus against in-form South Africa

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Australia, who are searching for their maiden T20 title, enter the tournament on the back of a horrific run, losing bilateral series to Bangladesh, West Indies, New Zealand, India and England.

Lucknow Varsity VC hits out at politicians

Lucknow Varsity VC hits out at politicians

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

He said the politicians in the state did not have any vision for higher education, which had seen drastic decline in quality and standard in the recent years.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Indore: VC pays the price for Rahul's lecture

Indore: VC pays the price for Rahul's lecture

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Allowing students to have interaction with Rahul Gandhi has cost vice chancellor of a leading university in Indore his job. Devi Ahilyabai Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV) vice chancellor Dr A S Sehrawat, who ran into a controversy after allowing Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to interact with students on the university campus has resigned from his post.

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

HCU: Striking non-teaching staff resume duties; campus peaceful

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The non-teaching staff of Hyderabad Central University, who had gone on a strike protesting vandalisation of VC's lodge on March 22 allegedly by a group of students, resumed their duties on Thursday as the situation on the campus remained peaceful.