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Shareholders invest hope in Infosys' new team

Shareholders invest hope in Infosys' new team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Company set to see its three co-founders - Executive Chairman Murthy, Executive VC Gopalakrishnan and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Shibulal move out in the next few months

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Students sought "unconditional" revocation of suspension of four Dalit students and action against those responsible for the alleged suicide of research scholar Rohith Vemula.

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

a red-ball warm-up game will be the most welcome distraction for Virat Kohli and his men as a precursor to the two-match Test series starting next week.

VCs are betting big on radio taxi services

VCs are betting big on radio taxi services

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Five deals worth $30 million had taken place in 2013 against $7 million in 2012.

'How many more days do we have to wait for justice for Rohith?'

'How many more days do we have to wait for justice for Rohith?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Radhika, the mother of Dalit research scholar Rohit Vemula, on Friday demanded immediate unconditional release of 25 students and two faculty members of Hyderabad Central University who were arrested in connection with incidents of vandalism at the VC's lodge

Amazon pumps over Rs 1,715 crore in India units

Amazon pumps over Rs 1,715 crore in India units

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is in India this week and is expected to meet top government functionaries, business leaders and SMBs.

TERI Chancellor Dr RK Pachauri goes on leave, won't attend March 7 convocation

TERI Chancellor Dr RK Pachauri goes on leave, won't attend March 7 convocation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Amid outrage over his appointment as TERI's Executive Vice Chairman, R K Pachauri has proceeded on leave on Thursday and will skip TERI University's convocation on March 7 after a group of students refused to receive degrees from him.

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

JNU teachers allege admin colluded with attackers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'We saw that a large number of people entered the campus and they started arbitrarily attacking teachers and students'

'Yatra should be able to make profits by 2019'

'Yatra should be able to make profits by 2019'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Dhruv Shringi, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) at Yatra, tells Ajay Modi that Indian online travel market is definitely moving into a duopoly situation.

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

From boom to doom: The story of India's start-ups

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Start-ups that did not have a business model and, hence, could not grow or attract new funding, are shutting shop.

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Why investors have high expectations from startups

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Investors seem to be very keen on investing in startups.

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

WB governor greeted with black flags at JU, calls it 'worrisome'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Tuesday prevented by protesters from entering Jadavpur University to attend its annual convocation, following which he left the varsity premises. Protesters of the Trinamool Congress Employees' Union showed black flags to Dhankhar, who is the chancellor of the varsity, and blocked his car at gate number 5 of the campus at 10.30 am on Tuesday.

In LoP absence, govt starts CVC appointment process

In LoP absence, govt starts CVC appointment process

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

While Lok Sabha Speaker is yet to decide on Leader of Opposition, the Centre on Monday went ahead with the process of appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and sought nominations of eligible candidates from all secretaries.

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Dalit student suicide: Varsity says it was 'lenient' on suspended scholars

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University says it had taken a 'lenient view' by not imposing 'complete suspension' of the five research scholars, including the Dalit PhD student who committed suicide.

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Rediff.com14 May 2019

As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Why I want Kolhi to captain my All Stars XI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.

'Angel Tax' is actually a demon that start-ups hate

'Angel Tax' is actually a demon that start-ups hate

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The tax forces young startups to part with a portion of the capital they have raised from investors due to disagreements over the valuation of the company by Income Tax officials.

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

'JNU decision to fine and rusticate students unacceptable'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"The JNUSU rejects the punishment handed down by the administration on the basis of a farcical committee!" Kanhaiya tweeted.

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

BHU violence: 14 students suspended

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Banaras Hindu University on Saturday suspended 14 students for their alleged role in inciting violence on the campus two days ago.

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Seed and early-stage start-ups are high-risk businesses, rarely have collateral and only 1 in 10 of them makes it to becoming a viable company.

Indian software product sales double to $2.2bn in 2013: Nasscom

Indian software product sales double to $2.2bn in 2013: Nasscom

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The $108 billion Indian IT-ITeS industry is also witnessing the rise of tier II and III cities like Kochi, Ahmedabad and Kolkata as product hubs.

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Ban on taxi aggregators: Rs 2,000-crore PE money at stake

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The ban on taxi aggregators can put at risk investments of at least Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion), made by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors.

JNU students allege police brutality; cops deny charge

JNU students allege police brutality; cops deny charge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The faculty and students of Jawaharlal Nehru University alleged that over 10 students, including the visually and physically challenged, were injured due to the "brutality" of police personnel who severely baton charged them during their protest against the hostel fee hike on Monday, even as the Delhi Police denied the accusations.

VCs spent $1.3 bn in India in 2004

VCs spent $1.3 bn in India in 2004

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Venture capital funds and private equity investors disbursed an estimated $1.3 billion in India in 2004, a growth of 49 per cent over the previous year

Will investors back Rahul Yadav again?

Will investors back Rahul Yadav again?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Many believe he would soon start a new venture.

How do students choose a university?

How do students choose a university?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Despite glossy ads and television spots, the good old student feedback is the best means to rate a university.

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Bihar professor beaten up for sharing Facebook post critical of Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Police, however, said a link between the social media post and the assault has not been established yet.

5 reasons why your start-up is not making money

5 reasons why your start-up is not making money

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Read on to learn how you can get funding for your business right now!

Now, Allahabad University student leader claims she's being 'hounded'

Now, Allahabad University student leader claims she's being 'hounded'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Allahabad University Students Union President Richa Singh has alleged that the varsity's vice-chancellor was trying to "expel" her for opposing Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath's programme in the campus, and has sought the President's intervention in the matter.

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Thapar among 12 asked to submit CVs: JNU admin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The JNU administration's decision to ask historian Thapar to submit her CV for assessment for her continuation as professor emerita drew sharp criticism from various quarters.

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In the wake of an attack on Aam Aadmi Party headquarters on Wednesday, a plea was hurriedly made in the Delhi high court for directions to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not refuse security offered to him.

Modi's push to help local PEs raise largest fund in 7 years

Modi's push to help local PEs raise largest fund in 7 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

India-located funds have already raised $3.9 billion so far this year.

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

10 BIG IDEAS to wake up Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

According to the author, these ideas will change the way entrepreneurs think and succeed in their ventures.

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence at the university, was discharged from the AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday. Ghosh suffered head injuries in the violence that took place on the campus on Sunday.

DU BTech students protest against scrapping of their course

DU BTech students protest against scrapping of their course

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Hundreds of BTech students of DelhiUniversity on Saturday staged a protest outside the Vice Chancellor's office, demanding that their four-year BTech course should not be scrapped.