Bibhu Ranjan Mishra In Chennai, Bangalore

Stories by Bibhu Ranjan Mishra In Chennai, Bangalore

Wipro to take Australian headcount to 1,000

Wipro to take Australian headcount to 1,000

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2009

Wipro Ltd, a relatively late entrant in the lucrative information technology outsourcing market in Australia, is planning to hire more locals.

Now, God's own country to become 100% e-literate

Now, God's own country to become 100% e-literate

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2009

Kerala has about 1,400 villages and 999 panchayats, and this initiative is expected to provide a major boost to the Akshaya scheme.

Infosys to set up 2nd campus in Bengaluru

Infosys to set up 2nd campus in Bengaluru

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2009

The plans of India's second-largest IT services provider, Infosys Technologies, to establish a second major campus in Bengaluru has cleared a major hurdle, with the Karnataka government giving its approval to convert the space -- where the software firm had acquired land for the purpose -- into an industrial area.

IT firms queue up to control crime, criminals

IT firms queue up to control crime, criminals

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2009

Around 27 Indian IT firms, including majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies and Wipro Ltd, are understood to have submitted their expressions of interest (EoIs) to develop a technology platform for the Centre's Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS) project.

HAL has a solution to IAF's pilot training crisis

HAL has a solution to IAF's pilot training crisis

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2009

The long-delayed Hawk trainers, which began arriving in India in 2007, have improved advanced training for IAF flyers. But the crucial introduction to flying, conducted in antiquated HPT-32 Deepak and HJT-16 Kiran aircraft, is taking a growing toll on pilots' lives.

Slow US recovery to hit Indian IT firms

Slow US recovery to hit Indian IT firms

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2009

Analysts see problem continuing as over 60% of revenue comes from North America.

Acquisitions in IT space take a hit

Acquisitions in IT space take a hit

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2009

Deal closure timeframe for most mergers and acquisitions has increased significantly.

Pvt security agencies outside CISF's line of fire

Pvt security agencies outside CISF's line of fire

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2009

CISF has been permitted to also protect private sector companies after the government made an amendment in the CISF Act in January this year, in the aftermath of the 26/11 attack on Mumbai. T V Mohandas Pai, member of the Infosys Board and Head of HR and Administration, said, "CISF will provide us added protection; they will provide an overlay cover."

Tax websites give CAs a run for return money

Tax websites give CAs a run for return money

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2009

Simplification of I-T rules spawns websites that help in tax preparation.

Wipro's consumer care biz logs hefty growth

Wipro's consumer care biz logs hefty growth

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2009

The first quarter of the financial year 2009-10 was exceptional for Wipro's consumer care business. Santoor, its flagship soap brand, which contributed close to Rs 850 crore in 2008-09 to the company's coffers, became the number one brand in South India in its category.

File tax returns at the click of a mouse

File tax returns at the click of a mouse

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2009

Lamingo Systems, a Bangalore based technology start-up firm promoted by two entrepreneurs - Navin Kumar and his wife Monika Rungta - has launched eLagaan.com in this current tax filing season, a portal which promises to prepare the tax returns easy to be filed both electronically and in paper mode.

Infosys bags rlys' coach management project

Infosys bags rlys' coach management project

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

Infosys, according to sources close to the development, bagged the pilot project emerging as the lowest bidder (L1) in a competitive bidding process, which was attended by most Indian IT services firms and global companies like Siemens and IFS.

IT cos go slow on H-1B visas

IT cos go slow on H-1B visas

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2009

India's second-largest information technology services provider, Infosys Technologies, has applied for a mere 405 visas till date for financial year 2009-10 - its lowest application count in recent years.

Capgemini hires Satyam honcho

Capgemini hires Satyam honcho

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

Wants to play a bigger role in Indian market.

Siemens IT arm sacks 500 employees

Siemens IT arm sacks 500 employees

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2009

Siemens Information Systems, a business unit of Siemens India, part of German technology giant Siemens is understood to have laid off around 500 people over the last five days.

Nilekani's colleagues to fill the vacuum

Nilekani's colleagues to fill the vacuum

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2009

The gap between operation and inspiration created by the premature exit of Infosys Technologies' key founder, Nandan Mohan Nilekani, is being filled by his colleagues.

Landholders delay Mangalore SEZ

Landholders delay Mangalore SEZ

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2009

The Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) is facing stiff opposition from the landholders who are resisting acquisition of their lands.

Call to make Web more accessible

Call to make Web more accessible

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2009

The Web is becoming an increasingly important resource to many aspects of life like education, employment, government, commerce, health care and recreation. It is used for receiving and providing information and interacting with society. Hence, it is essential that it be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities. An accessible Web also benefits others, including people with changing abilities due to aging.

Tatas defer Orissa rural BPO plan by 2 years

Tatas defer Orissa rural BPO plan by 2 years

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2009

The Tata Group has decided to defer its plan of setting up a rural business process outsourcing unit near the proposed steel plant at Kalinganagar in Orissa by two years.

Infy sees demand for its new models

Infy sees demand for its new models

Rediff.com   29 May 2009

Infosys has officially announced offering its clients new engagement models including outcome based pricing and transaction based pricing. According to a senior company executive, the clients accepting these models as they ask for 'no immediate pay-out of cash' and 'pay money per transaction basis.' These models can also be helpful for the clients to deal with the demand fluctuations and effectively manage their budgets.