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Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Sensex gains 155-point on easing Sino-India tension

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The NSE Nifty ended 55.75 points, or 0.57 per cent, higher at 9,912.80 after moving between 9,925.75 and 9,882.

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Drishti, an affordable eye care chain has lit up the lives of scores of people in rural areas.

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The GoM will meet on Saturday to finalise single-stage, simplified, return filing under the GST; report will be placed before GST Council on March 10.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

Infosys takes Panaya, Skava sale deal off the table

Infosys takes Panaya, Skava sale deal off the table

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Infosys now plans to re-purpose Skava's micro services-based business and re-focus Panaya's suite of products.

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

The Bengaluru connection to NASA's moon lander

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

While New Jersey, US-based OrbitBeyond leads a consortium of subcontractors who have designed and developed hardware for deep space missions, Bengaluru-based Team Indus is leading OrbitBeyond's lander engineering, reports T E Narasimhan.

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

There are several discussions going around in the e-health sector for consolidation with key players being PharmEasy, 1mg, Medlife and Netmeds. According to reports, Reliance Jio is in talks with Netmeds to acquire the latter.

WFH rules simplified! More jobs for small town India

WFH rules simplified! More jobs for small town India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Tier-II and tier-III towns have a reason to rejoice.

Nilekani resigns as UIDAI chairman

Nilekani resigns as UIDAI chairman

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Infosys co-founder and face of the United Progressive Alliance government's flagship 'Aadhar' programme, Nandan Nilekani resigned as chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India, on Thursday three days after joining Congress.

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Infosys' first non-founder CEO had been granted 232,329 RSUs at Rs 5 a unit.

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The government must be the initial driver.

Lot of today's jobs won't exist in future, warns Nilekani

Lot of today's jobs won't exist in future, warns Nilekani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

He also said automation, machine-learning, artificial intelligence and bots are happening, both in the software and business process outsourcing sector

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Richest Lok Sabha candidates' club grows threefold

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Self-proclaimed heir of Rani Rashmoni, lottery baron join businessmen in the list of MP-aspirants with assets worth over Rs 100 cr, reports Abhineet Kumar.

Nilekani couple gifts Rs 50 crore to NCAER

Nilekani couple gifts Rs 50 crore to NCAER

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Nilekani is the president of NCAER's governing body, while Rohini Nilekani is the Founder-Chairperson of Arghyam, a foundation that supports initiatives around the country for safe and sustainable water and sanitation.

Nilekani moots models to reboot govt systems

Nilekani moots models to reboot govt systems

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

In March 2014, Nilekani quit UIDAI to try his luck in politics.

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Nilekani-backed start-up to help small retailers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

ShopX offers a wide range of products like clothes, electronics, furniture and services such as direct-to-home and mobile recharges.

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Infy rejects reports of co-founders selling stake

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The report published by an English daily said the promoters wanted to sell their entire stake as they were unhappy over the manner in which the company was being run.

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Infosys denies knowledge of any fresh complaint

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Infosys pointed out that it is not uncommon for plaintiffs' lawyers to issue press releases or other media communications asking potential plaintiffs to contact them in order to apply for lead plaintiff status in an existing lawsuit. In October, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges of having received anonymous whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management.

Aadhaar will help combat corruption: Nilekani

Aadhaar will help combat corruption: Nilekani

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Aadhaar will provide a big platform to fight corruption, said UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani, who is expected to contest forthcoming Lok Sabha elections on Congress ticket.

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

The men behind Infosys' remarkable success

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

What is perhaps most fascinating is that Infosys was not the first large Indian IT company to raise its head, nor has it been the largest; but it has often shown a remarkable ability to market itself so that it has punched above its weight.

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The matter pertains to the Rs 173.8 million severance offer given to former CFO Rajiv Bansal in October 2015 when he was allegedly forced to step down due to differences with then chief executive Vishal Sikka over the acquisition of Israeli technology firm Panaya for $200 million.

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

India's primary failings have been in its inability to deliver health and education for all.

Coffee Day's Rs 1,150-crore IPO over-subscribed

Coffee Day's Rs 1,150-crore IPO over-subscribed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises has already raised over Rs 334 crore from anchor investors.

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Boomerang CEOs at Infosys: A band-aid solution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

It's debatable whether going back in time -- twice in a span of four years -- by bringing back a once-proven leader at the top is the correct thing to do when Infosys desperately needs to be made future-ready.

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Bill Gates specifically complimented India's Aadhaar identity system and the country's performance in the financial services and pharma sectors.

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

As Indians scrambled to exchange the banned notes for new currency, Paytm, Sharma's digital payments startup, went on a promotional spree, inviting Indians to start using Paytm's digital wallet to pay for everyday goods and services.

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Bengaluru's celebs wish the newly-weds.

Traders can now edit their GSTR-3B returns of August, September

Traders can now edit their GSTR-3B returns of August, September

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

At least 2,00,000 traders encountered difficulties in August, September, and October since there was no editing facility in summary return filing.

US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

US SEC to seek Sebi's cooperation 'crack' Infosys case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Infosys said it is also "aware of a securities class action lawsuit" that has been filed against the company in a federal court in the US, based on the generalised allegations in the anonymous complaints. The company intends to defend itself vigorously in such a lawsuit.

Cong's Nilekani may challenge Ananth Kumar in LS polls

Cong's Nilekani may challenge Ananth Kumar in LS polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

It is almost official: Unique Identification Authority of India chairman and former Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from South Bangalore, the IT hub, against Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Ananth Kumar.

Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Stating that India has some brands that have already well established, Nadella said there was stunning cross section of starts ups in the country.

5th top-level exit hits Infosys

5th top-level exit hits Infosys

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The latest one being Ken Toombs, global head of consulting at the Bengaluru-based entity.

FIIs, promoters pare stake in Infosys in Dec quarter

FIIs, promoters pare stake in Infosys in Dec quarter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The reduction in holdings comes at a time when technology firms are facing cross currency headwinds due to volatility in the global financial markets

Infosys founders' stake sale: Should investors worry?

Infosys founders' stake sale: Should investors worry?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Analysts say the company remains on a firm footing, stake sale by the founders will not impact fundamentals.

Aadhaar number increases convenience dramatically: Nilekani

Aadhaar number increases convenience "dramatically": Nilekani

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Unique Identification Authority of India chairman Nandan Nilekani said the Aadhar number "dramatically improves the convenience" and makes the life "simpler".

There's an orchestrated campaign to malign Aadhaar: Nilekani

There's an orchestrated campaign to malign Aadhaar: Nilekani

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Nilekani said the issue has been blown out of proportion as Aadhaar have built far too many security layers and it is not possible to randomly pore it.

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".