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TopicV G Siddhartha

Topic: V G Siddhartha

Year after founder’s death, Cafe Coffee Day set to get new investors, rebuild brand

CCD founder V.G. Siddhartha died of apparent suicide last year, and the brand has suffered another hit due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown.

Probe finds Rs 2,000 crore missing at Café Coffee Day after founder Siddhartha’s suicide

The probe examined financial transactions of Coffee Day and its dealings with dozens of private companies owned by V.G. Siddhartha.

Forensic report supports theory that Cafe Coffee Day owner VG Siddhartha committed suicide

The forensic report noted that VG Siddhartha’s lungs were filled with water, indicating he died from drowning.

The IAS officer 6 Karnataka CMs couldn’t do without takes charge of CCD

Former chief secretary S.V. Ranganath, a 1975 batch IAS officer, has been the chairman of Coffee Board. Colleagues say he's the best man for the CCD job.

VG Siddhartha case shows Modi govt must opt for lighter touch towards citizens

India needs statutory protections that citizens can be assured of, and institutional safeguards that buttress them, not more power for central officials.

What CCD founder Siddhartha’s suicide shows – India can’t become $5 trillion economy this way

The attitude of the government, which looks at profit-making as the anti-thesis of socialism, has not changed in the last 25 years.

NewsX to Republic: Siddhartha’s death shows how sensitive TV media can be when it wants

Everyone should ask TV reporters and anchors: how would you like it if your loved ones appeared on television news in a similar state?

VG Siddhartha’s death shows how bad India’s cash crunch has become

The apparent suicide of Siddhartha has touched a nerve as business leaders face mounting strain from an economy-wide cash crunch & slowing growth.

Suicide of ‘Coffee King’ Siddhartha should be a big lesson for India

One of the few things India has going for it is the energy & creativity of its entrepreneurs. It needs more businessmen who can build a world-class brand.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.