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'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

Three firms seek CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air

Three firms seek CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Tech tycoon Azim Premji's global investment arm, Manipal Group Chief Ranjan Pai's family office and 360 ONE Asset have sought approval from fair trade regulator CCI to acquire stakes in domestic carrier Akasa Air's parent company SNV Aviation. "The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of certain shareholding by each of PIOF, Claypond and 360 Fund (through its various schemes and affiliates) in Akasa Air," said a notice filed with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday.

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

In a recent interview with El Pais, Suarez was asked whether he and Messi had talked about retirement.

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

KSCA T20 auction saw Indian international batter Devdutt Padikkal lead the charts as the most expensive player of the day,

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

In a double-dose bid to boost growth and employment prospects, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.07 trillion outlay for a research development and innovation (RDI) Scheme to fund private sector innovations, and an employment-linked incentive (ELI) to create over 35 million new jobs over the next two years.

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Remembering 'Uncle Pai'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Anant Pai started the comic book series Amar Chitra Katha based on stories from the India epics, mythology and history after he witnessed a quiz contest in which participants could easily answer questions pertaining to Greek history but were unable to answer simple questions about India.

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

India is not producing good jobs, but creating a lot of Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 low-paid jobs which are not fancied by degree holders. Pai suggested that India adopt the Chinese model of opening up labour-intensive industries and building infrastructure near coasts, besides investing heavily in hitech R&D to meet the aspirations of job-seekers.

Tinkle's Uncle Pai passes away

Tinkle's Uncle Pai passes away

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Anant Pai, better known as Uncle Pai, the founder of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle comics passed away in Mumbai. The 81-year-old had been admitted to a hospital last week. Pai suffered a massive heart attack on Thursday and breathed his last in the evening.

'It's A Sad Ending For The BSP'

'It's A Sad Ending For The BSP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'BSP will remain a player, but only a marginal player, as long as the BJP is extremely dominant in North India politics.'

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I have a feeling that they would say what they often do now and a belief I carry in my bones, only in America'

Mohandas Pai bets big on these companies

Mohandas Pai bets big on these companies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Pai has direct and indirect investments in about a dozen companies.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

Mohandas pai to head HR

Mohandas pai to head HR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

#SkincareChat with Dr Jamuna Pai

#SkincareChat with Dr Jamuna Pai

Rediff.com18 May 2015

India's leading medical cosmetologist will take questions from you, our dear readers, at 2pm on Tuesday, May 19.

Good day for Indian shuttlers at Malaysia Open

Good day for Indian shuttlers at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Prannoy, Malvika advance.

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

India saddled with crores of low-skilled youngsters: Pai

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

'Because of the failure of the UPA era (2004-14), we will add another 10 crore by 2025...total 20 crore in the 21-45 age group with low skills, low education.'

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Pai said more and more people -- whether they are employees, or investors or others -- are coming to the conclusion that this Board has to go and a new one has to come.

Govt should come down hard on cronies, says Mohandas Pai

Govt should come down hard on cronies, says Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Mohandas Pai took part in an hour-long chat on rediff.com

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

Murthy, Subrahmanyan Aren't Wrong About Long Hours

Murthy, Subrahmanyan Aren't Wrong About Long Hours

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Leaders who built and manage these incredible global companies cannot be tyrants, slave-drivers, or idiots. Essentially what they are saying falls under the definition of rallying the troops, inspirational talk, like the usual coach-speak with the team before a match, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Anoof Pai salvages draw for Hyderabad

Anoof Pai salvages draw for Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Anoof Pai scored an unbeaten 119 as Hyderabad drew with Bengal in the Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match.

Mohandas Pai may co-chair Bangalore B-school

Mohandas Pai may co-chair Bangalore B-school

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The proposed Bangalore School of Economics would be on the lines of Delhi School of Economics, for which the University is awaiting clearance from the Academic Council and Syndicate.

Why Mohandas Pai quit Infosys

Why Mohandas Pai quit Infosys

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

In 17 years, Infosys has lost three generations of leaders, Mohandas Pai said.

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Only 10% of start-ups will be successful: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'Digital India is the biggest experiment that will transform India if Modi gets it right.'

Forcing Mallya to come back is bad strategy: Mohandas Pai

Forcing Mallya to come back is bad strategy: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pai said he was also against 'naming and shaming' willful defaulters of bank loans.

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Mohandas Pai on new Infy CFO Rajiv Bansal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Ex-CFO says new incumbent steps in at the right time, will be able meet to meet challenges.

What Mohandas Pai has to say about Infy crisis

What Mohandas Pai has to say about Infy crisis

Rediff.com30 May 2014

In a surprise move on Thursday, Infosys President and board member B G Srinivas, considered a top contender for the first non-founder chief executive officer post, resigned from the company.

Crony capitalists may be behind oust-Rajan calls, hints Pai

Crony capitalists may be behind oust-Rajan calls, hints Pai

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Rajan has been facing continuous attacks by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy and some other sections, who have alleged that he has failed to lower interest rates and boost the economy

Indian doubles teams crash out of Denmark Open

Indian doubles teams crash out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (women's doubles) and B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy (mixed doubles) suffered three-game defeats in their opening contests.

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Pai backs Murthy, says Infy COO 'pay hike spectacular, not performance'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Pai argued that at a time when the salary for entry level software engineers had not been raised in the IT industry in India for the past seven years, it was totally wrong to hike the compensation for top-level executives.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Pai draws the highest salary at Infosys Tech

Pai draws the highest salary at Infosys Tech

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The company said in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission that in addition to the salary, Pai earned a bonus/incentive of $117,336, other annual compensation of $21,779 and $15,287 as long-term benefits.

Lakshya makes first-round exits at Denmark Open, Sindhu advances

Lakshya makes first-round exits at Denmark Open, Sindhu advances

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod make first-round exits at Denmark Open

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Kejriwal, Mohandas Pai to speak at Wharton

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal and Manipal Group chairman Mohandas Pai are two new faces who will address the prestigious Wharton India Economic Forum meeting.

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

'There's a noticeable trend towards blending Western and Indian styles'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The demand for international fashion labels, particularly from tier-II cities and beyond, has seen a notable uptick.'

Cheaper pound will have the biggest impact on IT industry: Pai

Cheaper pound will have the biggest impact on IT industry: Pai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Indian IT companies may become more competitive in the UK because EU players would not be able to come to the UK very easily as they would now need visa and work permits

What industry leaders say on Karnataka's draft reservation bill

What industry leaders say on Karnataka's draft reservation bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Infosys will comply with whatever regulations and guidelines Karnataka comes up with, a top company official said on Thursday on the proposed reservations for locals in private firms in the state. Infosys employs over 3.15 lakh people at present across the globe. "We are planning to work with all the regulations of the state and central governments.

When I met Uncle Pai, the master story-teller

When I met Uncle Pai, the master story-teller

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Akshata Udiaver remembers Anant Pai, the man who made history and mythology interesting for her and millions of other Indian children