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NITC announces MBA

NITC announces MBA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The National Institute of Technology Calicut -- School of Management Studies (NITC-SOMS) offers two year full time MBA.

Agassi admits having used crystal meth drug

Agassi admits having used crystal meth drug

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Eight-times Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi admits to using the recreational drug crystal meth in his new autobiography, People magazine's website reported on Tuesday.

Azim Premji on the H-1B visa controversy

Azim Premji on the H-1B visa controversy

Rediff.com29 May 2009

I think the United States must realise that today 60 to 70 per cent of the growth of the revenues of large American companies comes from India and China.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Nasscom plays down US election concerns

Nasscom plays down US election concerns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Nasscom, India 's information technology industry lobby, played down concerns about outsourcing ahead of the US presidential elections when the issue of job losses usually becomes a prominent issue.

P Somasundaran wins Columbia University award

P Somasundaran wins Columbia University award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Helping his students to gain the ability to surpass the teacher himself is what he considers his most important contribution as a teacher. He keeps exhorting students to work hard, aim higher and think outside the box. 'If you are one among the crowd, you will not be noticed,' he tells them. 'If you want to go up you must be different and surpass the achievements of others.'

Diamond mining at Panna may resume before Aug 15

Diamond mining at Panna may resume before Aug 15

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

NMDC chairman Rana Som has left for the Panna reserves to assess the production and commercial operations of the mine and understand the commercial viability of the project to come out with a definite date for resuming mining in the area. Last month, the steel ministry had said the reopening of the mine will be a top priority for the government.

Ten sick PSUs to sell their surplus land

Ten sick PSUs to sell their surplus land

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

"This money will be used for the revival and modernisation of the PSUs," BRPSE Chairman Nitish Sengupta said. He said instead of providing budgetary support, the option of land sale could be considered for the revival of units in some cases. Elgin Mills in Kanpur, Kolkata-based National Jute Mills, National Textiles Corporation and HMT are among those which have been permitted to sell their surplus lands.

Review: He's Just Not That Into You

Review: He's Just Not That Into You

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The all star cast makes this romantic comedy about people searching for love in all the wrong places, a fun ride.

IT firms not hit by H1B visa curbs

IT firms not hit by H1B visa curbs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Indian IT companies can take a breather as the US Senate vote for imposing stringent conditions on the hiring of H-1B visa workers.

Dewan Housing plans $ 250 million real estate fund

Dewan Housing plans $ 250 million real estate fund

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The fund will close in two tranches, with the first tranche of $ 100 million expected to close in two months. However, the company has not set any time-frame for raising the entire corpus of the fund. In addition, Dewan Housing Finance, the parent entity, is also looking to raise Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) to bolster its operations. The fund-raising may also be in the form of equity dilution.

Ganesh Natarajan is Nasscom chairman

Ganesh Natarajan is Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

The National Association of Software and Services Companies -- Nasscom -- on Monday announced the appointment of Ganesh Natarajan, deputy chairman and managing director, Zensar as the chairman of Nasscom for the year 2008-09. Pramod Bhasin, president and CEO, Genpact has been elected as the vice chairman of Nasscom for the current year.

Filing tax returns? Here's help!

Filing tax returns? Here's help!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

In an hour-long chat on Thursday, direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi offered some valuable tips.

Top bosses liable for employees' faults?

Top bosses liable for employees' faults?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Unless the law specifies, top executives are not liable for the fault of their employees.

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sticking to their key demand of the repeal of three farm laws to end their protest, farmer leaders on Friday told the government their 'ghar wapsi' can happen only after 'law wapsi' but the Centre insisted talks must be limited to contentious clauses and ruled out a complete withdrawal of Acts.

Nasscom may lower IT growth forecast for '08-09

Nasscom may lower IT growth forecast for '08-09

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

"There would be some resetting of expectations", president of Nasscom, Som Mittal, said on the sidelines of 'TiE Entrepreneurial Summit 2008 (TES 2008)' in Bangalore. He indicated that the Nasscom would come out with a clear view vis-a-vis the growth forecast in Junuary first week, saying 'it may happen before the quarterly results start coming out'.

IT firms may see drop in new projects: Nasscom

IT firms may see drop in new projects: Nasscom

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

IT industry body Nasscom on Monday said the country's IT companies, which exports 90 per cent of software and services to the US and Europe, may see a decline in new orders due to the global financial crisis.

IBM CEO meets Maran, discusses company's plans

IBM CEO meets Maran, discusses company's plans

Rediff.com8 May 2007

IBM Corp's CEO and Chairman Samuel J Palmisano today called on Communications and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran to discuss company's plans in India.

Three sets of questions

Three sets of questions

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

It is hard for the lay observer to understand why it should take 60 hours for crack commandos of the National Security Guard to clear a hotel of four attackers.

NMDC-Spice closes in on Armenian mines

NMDC-Spice closes in on Armenian mines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

NMDC Spice International, a proposed 50:50 joint venture between state-owned miner NMDC and Spice Minerals and Metals, a part of the Spice Energy group, is close to acquiring two iron ore deposits in Armenia. The acquisition is likely to entail an investment of $500 million (Rs 2,173 crore).

Indian BPOs to reach $30 bn by 2012

Indian BPOs to reach $30 bn by 2012

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

"While $30 billion is the achievable target, 50 billion is the aspirational target", Nasscom President Som Mittal said on Tuesday while releasing the findings of a study on India's BPO industry conducted jointly with the Everest Group, a global strategy consulting group.

PHOTOS: Yogi visits Taj Mahal amid controversies

PHOTOS: Yogi visits Taj Mahal amid controversies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Your roommie: A blessing or devil in disguise?

Your roommie: A blessing or devil in disguise?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

A student at Texas A&M University, USA, shares some pointers on how to go about picking a roommate in a foreign country.

Buchanan to train coaches in Australia

Buchanan to train coaches in Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

John Buchanan's new role would see him conduct coaching seminars around Australia, apart from shaping the direction of coach education.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

IT growth may dip in '08-09: Nasscom

IT growth may dip in '08-09: Nasscom

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

The growth rate might come down by six per cent due to the competition besides economic uncertainty and lesser IT spends by the US, Nasscom President Som Mittal said. "A recent survey by Nasscom revealed the industry grew by 28 to 29 per cent in the last few years but our forecast is that it will go down to 22 to 24 per cent," he said while releasing the survey earlier this week.

Over 20 sleeper cells in Andhra

Over 20 sleeper cells in Andhra

Rediff.com2 Sep 2007

In Hyderabad alone there are 4 sleeper cells and each of the cells has at least 6 members.

Unhappy with your board results? You have options

Unhappy with your board results? You have options

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Education boards have instituted remedies for For students let down by their Class X results: re-totaling, revaluation and re-examination.

Harikrishna wins round two

Harikrishna wins round two

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

After a rather indifferent show in the opening round, Grandmaster P Harikrishna bounced back in style defeating local star Michele Godena in the second round of the 50th edition of Reggio Emilia International Chess tournament on Monday.

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The starlet will perform in Mumbai's Tulip Star.

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

In one of the biggest such programmes, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is investing Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) over three years in remodelling its campus to make room for 25 per cent more students and give it an international look.

Moradabad violence: Centre seeks report from UP government

Moradabad violence: Centre seeks report from UP government

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The Union government has sought a report from Uttar Pradesh about the violence in Kanth area of Moradabad district, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday.

Van Damme laughs at himself

Van Damme laughs at himself

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Jean-Claude Van Damme, now 48, is coming back to the big-screen with the self-parodying action comedy, JVPD.

MP: Gas leak leaves 200 people sick

MP: Gas leak leaves 200 people sick

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

FIFA opposes Premier League's overseas plan

FIFA opposes Premier League's overseas plan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned that the proposal could harm England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Suzie Q on AR Rahman, Partner & more

Suzie Q on AR Rahman, Partner & more

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Meet the striking voice behind chartbusters like Signal (Bhagam Bhag) and Paisa Paisa(Apna Sapna Money Money).

'When Rahman endorses you, people take notice'

'When Rahman endorses you, people take notice'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Clinton Cerejo makes his presence felt in Partner.

BJP MLA arrested for Muzaffarnagar violence

BJP MLA arrested for Muzaffarnagar violence

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Kunwar Bhartendu Singh, accused of inciting last month riots in Muzaffarnagar, was on Thursday apprehended by the Uttar Pradesh police and sent to 14-day judicial custody.

HP opens global centre in Chennai

HP opens global centre in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Hewlett Packard on Thursday announced the launch of its new global delivery centre in Chennai.

J&K: Four hurt in militant attack

J&K: Four hurt in militant attack

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006