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'Wipro to perform better in 2-3 quarters'

'Wipro to perform better in 2-3 quarters'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

T K Kurien, CEO, IT business of Wipro, throws light on the company's strengths of weaknesses and its strategy.

My life is under threat, wept Tamil Nadu MP, after being sacked by AIADMK

My life is under threat, wept Tamil Nadu MP, after being sacked by AIADMK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Jayalalithaa said that M Sasikala Pushpa was being expelled from all party posts, including primary membership, as she had acted in violation of the party principles and ethics.

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Centre dares for note ban debate; Opposition firm on PM's apology, voting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Jaitley said the Opposition has been using the zero hour to raise the issue for 'getting footage on TV'.

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Note ban, Rijiju controversy stall Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Rare unanimity was witnessed as the members passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014.

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Parliament witnesses chaotic scenes as opposition takes on government

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The opposition battled it out with the Centre over farmer issues, the suspension of 6 MPs and the privileges of MPs.

How Wipro plans to make profit

How Wipro plans to make profit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

As Wipro enters the new financial year, fresh after the organisational restructuring, it has given a muted revenue guidance for the next quarter, which has not gone in well with the market.

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Zero Hour saw members from opposition and treasury benches coming together to condemn Justice Katju's remarks in his blog with the entire House later unanimously adopting a resolution by a voice vote.

Both Houses adjourned for today over price issue

Both Houses adjourned for today over price issue

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The issue of price rise paralysed Parliament with an agitated opposition forcing adjournment of Rajya Sabha for the day and repeated disruptions in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Sparks flew in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy dragged Sonia Gandhi's name in the AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case

Amul model to be used for pulses

Amul model to be used for pulses

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

NDDB had helped dairy farmers direct their own development, placing control of the resources they created in their own hands.

Amul chairman may get the axe

Amul chairman may get the axe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Fourteen of 17 board members move no-confidence motion; proximity to Rahul Gandhi seen as trigger.

After recent rejig at Wipro, all eyes on Rishad Premji

After recent rejig at Wipro, all eyes on Rishad Premji

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Rishad joined the company in June 2007.

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Wipro hires former TCS veteran as Group Prez & COO.

Airlines charging high, regulate them: MPs to Govt

Airlines charging high, regulate them: MPs to Govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

An airfare regulatory authority likely soon.

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The Hyderabad incident had sparked demands of swift punishment to rape convicts. The news of the 'encounter' killing led to celebrations in some quarters and concern in others.

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

RS clears 3 bills within minutes, Left walks out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

K N Balagopal (Communist Party of India -Marxist) said the Congress and the BJP were acting as A-Team and B-Team and not allowing the House to discuss the bills.

Beware of these tricksters!

Beware of these tricksters!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

V K Prakash's forthcoming Malayalam film, Gulumaal -- the escape is a laugh riot starring Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Mithra Kurien.

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

All eyes on rare contest to elect Rajya Sabha's deputy chairman

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The election to the post is mostly decided by consensus, but opposition leaders complain that the Narendra Modi government was yet to reach out to them, reports Archis Mohan.

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

We'll catch up, it's a matter of time, says Wipro chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Wipro has devised a strategy to beat larger rivals.

Monsoon Session: Aggressive opposition forces adjournments in both houses

Monsoon Session: Aggressive opposition forces adjournments in both houses

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Question hour in the Lok Sabha was also washed out for the second consecutive day as an aggressive opposition stalled the proceedings over the same controversy.

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Kashmir unrest: Oppn forces Centre's hand; issue to be discussed in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

India's 70th Independence Day at the UN will feature A R Rahman, only the second Indian artist after M S Subbulakshmi to perform at the UN.

Unrelenting Opposition forces Parliament washout

Unrelenting Opposition forces Parliament washout

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fourth consecutive day on Friday as the Opposition remained unrelenting on its demand for the resignation of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj and chief ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

TCS CEO's salary up 14% to Rs 21.2 crore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

N Chandrasekaran received Rs 2.62 crore (Rs 26.2 million) as perks.

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Congress MPs' suspension: 'Shame on you dictator' chants break out at Parliament

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, former defence minister AK Antony, senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma also took part in the protest sporting black bands.

Rel Retail signs venture with Office Depot

Rel Retail signs venture with Office Depot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Just days after entering into a joint venture with Marks & Spencer, Reliance Retail has joined hands with Office Depot, a leading international office products and services provider with annual sales of $15.5 billion, for another joint venture. Office Depot will hold 51 per cent stake in the venture with Reliance holding the rest.

India's spice exports cross Rs 50 bn mark

India's spice exports cross Rs 50 bn mark

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

About 4,70,520 tonnes were exported and in dollar terms the value fetched was $11.68 billion (Rs 5,300.25 crore), Spices Board chairman V J Kurien told reporters in Kochi. During the previous fiscal, 444,250 tonnes valued at $11.01 billion (Rs 4,435.50 crore) were exported.

Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

He joins the board from May 1.

MoU signed for US consulate in Hyderabad

MoU signed for US consulate in Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

"We have a long history of relations with people of this state. Many professionals from this state were settled in US decades ago and today they are successful and are important players in American life," Mulford pointed out.

Congress appoints eight party coordinators

Congress appoints eight party coordinators

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

In a move to help the party general secretaries in their duties, the Congress on Friday appointed eight senior leaders, including two Union Ministers, as coordinators to get its act together ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Those appointed to the post include Union Ministers Vayalar Ravi and Santosh Bagrodia besides Pawan Singh Ghatowar, Janardhana Poojary, Birendra Singh, P J Kurien, Satpal Maharaj and Rajiv Shukla.

Anup Sridhar attains career-best ranking

Anup Sridhar attains career-best ranking

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Anup Sridhar, India's top singles player, attained a career best ranking of 25, according to the latest Badminton World Federation's (BWF) ranking list.

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Parrikar said he did not take anyone's name. "What is quoted is not what I have said. I never took the name of anyone, nor threatened anyone," the defence minister said.

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Nagrota attack, demonetisation stop work in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Opposition parties forced early adjournments in both Houses of parliament as they continued to press for a debate on demonetisation under any rule that entailed voting, a demand that the government has refused to accept. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi led a walkout by the Opposition over no obituary references being made for the seven Army personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack on an Army base in Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir.

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

65-year-old Sathasivam, whose appointment triggered debate in legal and political circles on the propriety of giving gubernatorial assignment to a former CJI, is the 23rd governor of the state.

Reliance forced to scale down retail plans

Reliance forced to scale down retail plans

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Reliance Industries Ltd may have to scale down plans to open retail outlets in the country after facing protests in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, a company official hinted. "The unfavourable trends in these two states have limited our capability to expand the stores as per our original plan," Bijou Kurien, president and CEO of Reliance Lifestyle, said

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Wipro rejigs top level executives, Senior VP Sankaran quits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

In a top level reshuffle, software services major Wipro on Thursday appointed Soumitro Ghosh as head of Wipro Infotech replacing Senior VP and Business Head of Global Infrastructure Services Anand Sankaran, who quit the company hours before the rejig was announced.

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The BJP MP also said that MP said that he will seek breach of privilege proceedings against Ghulam Nabi Azad for "falsely" saying that the UPA had blacklisted Finmeccanica, the manufacturer of AgustaWestland choppers.

'The 35 per cent growth pattern is history now'

'The 35 per cent growth pattern is history now'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

On Friday (April 18), Premji in a clear signal of giving more powers to the management, elevated Girish Paranjape and Suresh Vaswani as joint CEOs of Wipro Technologies, which reported a topline of $4.3 billion. Read excerpts of an interview with Girish Paranjape and Suresh Vaswani, joint CEOs of Wipro.

Samajwadi MPs walkout to protest sending 'empty' water train to Bundelkhand

Samajwadi MPs walkout to protest sending 'empty' water train to Bundelkhand

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu refuted the charge of playing water politics, saying a steam-cleaned, 10-wagon train was on way to fill water at Jhansi before going to the drought-hit areas.

Bid to end BAI-rebel players' row

Bid to end BAI-rebel players' row

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The Sports Ministry's nominee, Madhumita Bisht, will travel to Hyderabad and meet with the players to end the impasse.