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Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

Cabinet may approve Rs 1,000/month min pension tomorrow

Cabinet may approve Rs 1,000/month min pension tomorrow

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

According to sources, the proposal is listed in the agenda of the meeting of the Union Cabinet scheduled for Friday.

Shirdi Sai Baba temple is 2nd richest in India

Shirdi Sai Baba temple is 2nd richest in India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

During 2008 the temple collected Rs 81 crore in cash, 920 kg of gold and 440 kg of silver in the form of donations, creating a record of sorts, Ashok Khambekar, a trustee of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, said

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Day after I-T raid, ex-K'taka dy CM's aide found hanging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The Congress unit described Ramesh's suicide an outcome of "targeted harassment" of their rank and cadre to keep them away from the party.

Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away

Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand passes away

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's spiritual guru Swami Dayanand Giri passed away late Wednesday night at his ashram in Sheeshamjhadi area of Rishikesh after a prolonged illness. He was 87.

FinMin lowers EPF rate to 8.7% for FY16, trade unions protest

FinMin lowers EPF rate to 8.7% for FY16, trade unions protest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The EPFO pays rate of return to its subscribers on the basis of returns it generates from its investments.

FinMin nods 8.65% interest on EPF for 2018-19

FinMin nods 8.65% interest on EPF for 2018-19

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

According to the EPFO estimates, there would be a surplus of Rs 151.67 crore after providing 8.65 per cent rate of interest for 2018-19 on EPF.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Unions fume over suspension of Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension

Unions fume over suspension of Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The decision to suspend this benefit will hit 32 lakh pensioners.

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

How India Inc can avoid an Infy-like conflict

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

An appraisal of performance of the board and practice of values and their synergy with the organisational strategy are all crucial for an organisation to evolve into an institution, say Ramachandran Kavil & Sougata Ray.

The woman who kicked up a storm

The woman who kicked up a storm

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Their next plan is to launch a campaign to ensure only women priests change the clothes of goddess idols.

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The solicitor general said that the PM CARES Fund is a 'voluntary fund'. "It is a public trust. It is a body where you can make voluntary contributions and no budgetary allocations to the NDRF or SDRF are being touched. What has to be spent will be spent," the law officer said.

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Professor Avkash Jadhav, head of the history department at St Xavier's College and trustee of the city-based KAASH Foundation, said a Special Investigation Team should be set up to inspect the site where trees were cut and ascertain the actual damage done.

31% candidates in phase 3 have criminal cases: ADR

31% candidates in phase 3 have criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

According to the report, 32 (73 per cent) out of 44 candidates analysed from the Rashtriya Janata Dal have declared criminal cases against themselves and 22 (50 per cent) of them have declared serious criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits.

Cabinet okays Rs 3 lakh cr emergency credit line for MSMEs

Cabinet okays Rs 3 lakh cr emergency credit line for MSMEs

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved additional funding of up to Rs 3 lakh crore at a concessional rate of 9.25 per cent through the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for the MSME sector hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. The ECLGS was the second-biggest component of Rs 21 lakh crore comprehensive package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week.

We're family of Shiv bhakts, don't do 'dalali' over religion: Rahul

We're family of Shiv bhakts, don't do 'dalali' over religion: Rahul

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Gandhi said he did not need anybody's certificate about his religion.

Lenders to sell Kingfisher Airlines' brand to recover dues

Lenders to sell Kingfisher Airlines' brand to recover dues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The brand name was pledged to 14 lenders, including State Bank of India (SBI), under a debt recast agreement in which loans valuing Rs 6,500 crore were restructured and converted into equity.

Imam who challenged PM over use of lal batti sacked

Imam who challenged PM over use of lal batti sacked

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Imam said it was his right to use the red beacon.

'Restricted entry for non-Hindus in Somnath temple wrong': Paswan

'Restricted entry for non-Hindus in Somnath temple wrong': Paswan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan on Thursday criticised the decision taken by authorities at the Somnath temple in Gujarat to restrict entry of non-Hindus inside, sans permission, and stated that the Central government has never supported any discrimination on the basis of religion.

No takers for Brand Kingfisher Airlines

No takers for Brand Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Airline's lenders to meet next week to discuss next move.

Govt approves 8.75% interest on PF deposits for 2013-14

Govt approves 8.75% interest on PF deposits for 2013-14

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The government has approved payment of 8.75 per cent rate of interest on PF deposits in 2013-14 for over five crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO.

Hindu members of global inter-faith group quit

Hindu members of global inter-faith group quit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Hindu members in the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions resigned protesting the decision to withdraw the council's sponsorship to the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago, scheduled for September 27-28.

EPFO nods raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75%

EPFO nods raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75%

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Central Board of Trustees, which is the apex decision-making body of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, met on Monday and approved the interest rate.

World's 1st silver museum opens in Udaipur

World's 1st silver museum opens in Udaipur

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The museum is filled with family heirlooms dating back to 743 AD.

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sitharaman, a newcomer on the Forbes most powerful women list, is ranked 34th. The Forbes 2019 list of 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' has been topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in the second spot and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, ranked third. Also on the list is Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (29).

Narayana Murthy on TiE Global board

Narayana Murthy on TiE Global board

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Infosys Technologies chief mentor N R Narayana Murthy would be joining the board of trustees of TiE Inc (Global), a world-wide network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship.\n\n

Corus to rope in pension advisor

Corus to rope in pension advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Pension trustees of Corus Group have hired Penfida Partners to weigh the proposals placed by Tata Steel and CSN to acquire the Anglo-Dutch steelmaker.

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Sai Baba idol was moved from a temple in Valsad and kept 'safe' in the basement after a resolution to this effect was passed in the recently concluded Dharma Sansad (Religious Convention) held in Chhattisgarh.

A nominee is not a legal heir

A nominee is not a legal heir

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Only in case of equities will the nominee will automatically get the money.

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

PIX: Bappi Lahiri celebrates Durga pooja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

A look at the picture.

Oppn grills govt over PM CARES Fund, questions its transparency

Oppn grills govt over PM CARES Fund, questions its transparency

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

They were participating in a debate on the bill for giving effect to various compliance relief measures for taxpayers, including extending time limits for filing returns, in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and tax benefits for donations to PM CARES Fund.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

Bihar polls: 31% candidates face criminal cases

Bihar polls: 31% candidates face criminal cases

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Twenty-three per cent or 244 candidates have declared serious criminal cases against themselves, it said. Serious criminal cases are non-bailable offences with over five years of imprisonment.

HDFC forays into real estate funds

HDFC forays into real estate funds

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Housing Development Finance Corporation on Wednesday announced its foray into the real estate fund business by launching 'HDFC Property Fund' in association with the State Bank of India.

Will HCL face a Infosys-like situation ever?

Will HCL face a Infosys-like situation ever?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Shiv Nadar, the first-generation information technology entrepreneur, founder and chairman of the HCL Group, has announced an additional Rs 3,000-crore investment over the next five years towards the educational initiatives of his corporate social responsibility entity, the Shiv Nadar Foundation.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Licence norms for contract workers relaxed in MP

Licence norms for contract workers relaxed in MP

Rediff.com11 May 2020

11 categories of industries will be exempt from the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Relations (MPIR) Act of 1961. This includes textile, leather, cement, iron and steel, electrical goods, sugar, electricity, public motor transport, engineering including manufacture of motor vehicles, among others.