K Rajani Kanth In Chennai, Hyderabad

Stories by K Rajani Kanth In Chennai, Hyderabad

Telangana stir hits industrial growth

Telangana stir hits industrial growth

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2010

The movement for a separate Telangana state has taken its toll on the industrial sector in Andhra Pradesh even though chief minister, Konijeti Rosaiah, asserts that agitations will not come in the way of state's development.

A success route from software to banking

A success route from software to banking

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2010

It all started with a city-based IT solutions company setting out to build a technology platform for agricultural cooperative societies that would enable provision of banking services in rural areas at just two percent extra cost compared with urban bank branches.

SBI opens branch for corporate salary accounts

SBI opens branch for corporate salary accounts

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2010

Barely two weeks after opening a special branch for high networth individuals, the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday launched an exclusive branch for corporate salary accounts at the DLF Cyber Centre at Gachibowli in Hyderabad - its first in the state.

Indira Sagar canal project:  A sea of tribal tears

Indira Sagar canal project: A sea of tribal tears

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2010

For 2,705 Koyas, compensation doesn't mean just money.

Indians spend more on food

Indians spend more on food

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2010

Indians spend a higher percentage of their earnings on food consumption, compared with other countries globally, Ramachandra N Galla, chairman of Amara Raja Group, said.

Entrepreneurs seek bandh-free environment

Entrepreneurs seek bandh-free environment

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2010

Entrepreneurs in the state have urged representatives of various political parties to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for the smooth functioning of the industrial sector, which had been affected by frequent bandhs and other disturbances in the past one year.

Mahindra Satyam bags NBA, Youth Olympic deals

Mahindra Satyam bags NBA, Youth Olympic deals

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2010

Riding on the success of the just-concluded FIFA World Cup 2010, Satyam Computer Services Ltd (rebranded Mahindra Satyam) is gearing up to provide its technology backbone solutions to two more world sporting events.

World Cup: Mahindra Satyam scores high

World Cup: Mahindra Satyam scores high

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2010

If you have watched the matches closely enough, it's difficult to miss the white-on-red logos of Mahindra Satyam in the soccer stadia across South Africa.

Facebook to launch India operations soon

Facebook to launch India operations soon

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2010

Social networking site Facebook will be launching its India operations from Hyderabad - its first office in Asia - within two months from now. A proposal to this effect was cleared by the government on Saturday.

Pay hikes for all Satyam staff next month

Pay hikes for all Satyam staff next month

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2010

Key leadership hiring in different pockets -- a few from other companies -- to beef up the company's sales efforts is currently on.

Gaming firms getting good bounce from cricket

Gaming firms getting good bounce from cricket

Rediff.com   20 May 2010

With tournaments like the Indian Premium League (IPL) making cricket a cash cow, local game development companies are trying to make the most of the momentum.

Satyam eyes Rs 90 crore from Fifa World Cup

Satyam eyes Rs 90 crore from Fifa World Cup

Rediff.com   17 May 2010

Satyam, which incorporated its sports division in 2007, will offer value-in-kind.

Apollo Hospitals to hive off retail pharma biz

Apollo Hospitals to hive off retail pharma biz

Rediff.com   17 May 2010

Apollo Hospitals was looking at divesting at least 50 per cent of Apollo Pharmacy, the retail pharmacy network, for Rs 1,000 crore.

'India is a good place to acquire talent'

'India is a good place to acquire talent'

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2010

In an interview with K Rajani Kanth, Synopsys global president and chief operating officer Chi-Foon Chan says the company sees India as an emerging market for intellectual property and systems business.

Satyam to hire 2,000 more employees

Satyam to hire 2,000 more employees

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2010

Mahindra Satyam, the rebranded Satyam Computer Services, is planning to recruit 2,000 professionals. It will be a mix of freshers and lateral hiring, to cater to specific requirements of some clients.

Panel against Bt Brinjal in Andhra Pradesh

Panel against Bt Brinjal in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2010

A three-member committee on Bt brinjal, appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government, has recommended not to allow commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal in the state.

Search engine poisoning a threat to smaller units

Search engine poisoning a threat to smaller units

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2010

SEO poisoning is a technique used by malware authors to mix rogue search results with legitimate ones. This attack, coupled with news items that are of interest to users, is a lethal combination.

Advergaming: The new buzzword

Advergaming: The new buzzword

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2010

Brand managers are increasingly exploring advergaming (or in-game advertising) as a medium to attract young gamers while adding a new stream of revenue.

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2010

Political disturbance over the demand for a separate Telangana state is forcing information technology companies to shift. The process to shortlist office space in neighbouring states, like Tamil Nadu, is underway.

Telangana takes zing off revelry

Telangana takes zing off revelry

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2009

According to a source privy to the development, entertainment and leisure conglomerate Country Club, which has 30,000 members in Hyderabad, has cancelled its 'members-only' New Year's Eve bash.