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'Breach of employee accounts will not have any effect on Wipro's financials'

'Breach of employee accounts will not have any effect on Wipro's financials'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Cybersecurity blog KrebsOnSecurity had said Wipro's systems had been breached and were being used to launch attacks against some of its clients.

K V Kamath is Infosys chairman; Shibulal to be CEO

K V Kamath is Infosys chairman; Shibulal to be CEO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

In a major top-level management restructuring, India's second largest software firm Infosys on Saturday named veteran banker K V Kamath as the new chairman to succeed founder N R Narayana Murthy, who retires in August.

Mobile trading gathers steam

Mobile trading gathers steam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

It's been just nine months since the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) gave its nod to mobile trading. But the trend has caught up with trades through uniform resource locator (URL)- and wireless application protocol-based systems.

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Shibulal may become the MD

Paytm to flex offline muscle

Paytm to flex offline muscle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Paytm is banking on its offline network of merchants to fight bigger rivals Amazon and Flipkart

These images show birds at their very best!

These images show birds at their very best!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A treat for bird lovers! The National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards. Known the for highlighting some of the most spectacular bird photography in the world, this year's contest winners did not disappoint. This year's winners were selected from over 6,000 submissions that came in from photographers across all 50 United States, Washington DC, and seven Canadian Provinces. The goal of the awards is to highlight images that "evoke the ingenuity, resilience, and beauty of birds small and large, terrestrial and aquatic." We'll let you decide if they succeeded.

Gold volatility no major impact to gold loan biz: Muthoot

Gold volatility no major impact to gold loan biz: Muthoot

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Muthoot offers 13-13.4 per cent annual interest on the NCDs, close to one per cent higher than previous public offer.

Infy to allocate up to 50 mn shares to incentivise staff

Infy to allocate up to 50 mn shares to incentivise staff

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It has also proposed that CEO and managing director Salil Parekh be granted annual performance-based stock incentives in the form of restricted stock units worth Rs 10 crore under the 2019 Plan.

SoftBank backs Nikesh Arora, says allegations baseless

SoftBank backs Nikesh Arora, says allegations baseless

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora is one of the highest-paid business leaders globally.

Kings XI Punjab clear air on entertainment tax

Kings XI Punjab clear air on entertainment tax

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday rubbished reports that the team was sent a notice for non-payment of entertainment tax after their first match match of the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mohali.

Govt should subsidies AI routes, not airline

Govt should subsidies AI routes, not airline

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Air India has long ceased to be a commercial entity: it is of the government, exists for the government and is run by the government.

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The reason for both the officials being sent on leave is the same - an anonymous complaint received by the market regulator against the agency.

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The 58-year-old businessman, who is also the son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has been missing since Monday evening from Mangaluru.

Indian among Fortune's 10 most promising women entrepreneurs

Indian among Fortune's 10 most promising women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Every year Fortune honours 10 innovators, groundbreakers and game changers as 'Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs'.

Is GenNext at Infosys ready for the challenge?

Is GenNext at Infosys ready for the challenge?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Infosys Technologies appears to have set out on a journey of generational change which will unravel over the next few years.

We want to be No 1 Test side by beating India: Cook

We want to be No 1 Test side by beating India: Cook

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

England vice-captain Alastair Cook feels that his side has the wherewithal to beat India in the upcoming four-match series and claim number one Test status.

The Best New Directors of 2010

The Best New Directors of 2010

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Singling out five first-time filmmakers to celebrate and applaud.

Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!

Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Gold Plus, the jewellery division of Titan Industries, said it will come out with the world's first 'jewellery car' by embellishing a Tata Motors Nano with gold designs as it celebrates 5,000 years of Indian jewellery.

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Even investors with sums as low as Rs 1,000 per month can start their investment journey.

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Information technology services major Cognizant is at an advanced stage of negotiations to acquire Genpact, the business process outsourcing (BPO) giant.

Air India Express plans great packages for crew

Air India Express plans great packages for crew

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

In a bid to retain employees and lure more youngsters to join the company, Air India Express would come out with attractive packages for its crew, a top official of the low-cost airline subsidiary of Air India said on Wednesday.

Insiders elevated to head Infy's BPO and KPO arms

Insiders elevated to head Infy's BPO and KPO arms

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Swaminathan D ('Swami' Swaminathan), the current COO and senior vice president of Infosys BPO, is now the CEO and MD.

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'There cannot be a batsman in the world less liable to panic than Kane Williamson'

Best Western to open 100 hotels by 2017

Best Western to open 100 hotels by 2017

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Out of the 100 hotels, 50 per cent will be in the budget segment, while the remaining will be a mix of mid and premium segment properties.

Dish TV targets HD customers

Dish TV targets HD customers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Dish TV also expects to break-even this year.

Solar energy to rule future energy scenario

Solar energy to rule future energy scenario

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

With solar energy likely to play a critical role in the future energy scenario in theworld, especially in wake of diminishing fossil fuels, it was right time for the entrepreneurs to invest in the solar power plants.

'Big reality shows help build brand image'

'Big reality shows help build brand image'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Colors has been unable to regain the top slot even with its star-studded reality shows. But Rajesh Kamat, COO, Viacom18 Group and CEO, Colors, says that the channel has been able to maintain its distinct brand image and will soon be able to move up the rating points.

Air India to hire four key managers

Air India to hire four key managers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Air India Board is likely to approve the appointments in four key managerial positions, which would put an extra annual burden of over Rs 4 crore (Rs 40 million).

Dr Reddy's scouting for partners in Japan

Dr Reddy's scouting for partners in Japan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Drug maker Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it was looking out for partnerships to expand its presence in Japan.

Poorna Patel did not leak any e-mail: IPL

Poorna Patel did not leak any e-mail: IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League authorities on Friday dismissed media reports that Poorna Patel, IPL Hospitality Manager and daughter of Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel, leaked a confidential e-mail from the league's COO Sundar Raman's office.

Counting of votes in Jharkhand tomorrow

Counting of votes in Jharkhand tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly will be taken up on Wednesday to decide the fate of 1,489 candidates who contested the five phase elections from November 25 to December 18.

Baskin Robbins eyes small Indian cities for growth

Baskin Robbins eyes small Indian cities for growth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

World's largest ice cream chain Baskin Robbins is planning to enter tier II and tier III cities as part of its expansion.

Air India can take decision on hiring: Patel

Air India can take decision on hiring: Patel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

On Monday, the five independent directors of the company -- Anand Mahindra of Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's secretary general Amit Mitra, Ambuja Realty chairman Harsh Neotia and former air chief Fali H Major -- met Prime Minister's principal secretary T K A Nair and reportedly expressed their anguish over the appointments being made by the company.

Sanjiv Mehta named HUL chairman; Harish Manwani to retire in June

Sanjiv Mehta named HUL chairman; Harish Manwani to retire in June

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The board meeting also saw Mehta, 57, being re-appointed as MD & CEO for a period of five years after the completion of his term in October

Yuvraj denies team's brawl with fans in pub

Yuvraj denies team's brawl with fans in pub

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian cricket team's trouble doesn't end with their ouster from Twenty20 World Cup with reports suggesting that some of the players were involved in a pub brawl here even though Yuvraj Singh dismissed the claim.

Top-order rejig at Britannia

Top-order rejig at Britannia

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Vinita Bali to lead global ops, new business growth; COO Berry to head India operations.

Maoists are terrorists, says Home Secy

Maoists are terrorists, says Home Secy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Terming Thursday's attack on a passenger train in Jharkhand as a 'cowardly act', Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said on Friday that Maoists were terrorists and he had no sympathy for them.

'Hopeful of an early return of cricket to Pak'

'Hopeful of an early return of cricket to Pak'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed hope that the drought of international tournaments for the national squad would soon be over with several foreign tours and multi nation events scheduled for the next few months.

Nanao, Suranjoy to sign with Olympic Gold Quest

Nanao, Suranjoy to sign with Olympic Gold Quest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Up-and-coming Indian pugilists Suranjoy Singh and Nanao Singh are set to sign a sponsorship deal with Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), floated by badminton ace Prakash Padukone and billiards champion Geet Sethi.

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Menon discusses Mumbai terror attacks in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on Wednesday met with the officials of the United States administration to discuss the issues related to the terror attacks in Mumbai that had claimed around 200 lives, including foreigners.Menon called on the Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns during his two-day visit to Washington.Menon's visit was planned ahead of the terror attacks in India's financial capital.