Neha Alawadhi, Romita Majumdar &Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

Stories by Neha Alawadhi, Romita Majumdar &Amp; Debasis Mohapatra

Tough challenges ahead for Rishad Premji

Tough challenges ahead for Rishad Premji

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2019

'His working style differs from his father as he is a quick decision-maker.'

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Why telcos have little interest in 5G auctions

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2019

Bharti Airtel called the prices exorbitant while Vodafone Idea wants the auctions take place in 2020. The auctions need to happen when the infrastructure is ready for the roll out, be it in terms of fiberisation levels, or optimisation of equipment and software etc. Spending a hefty amount on a technology (airwaves) that at present offers limited returns is not going to be a priority for the incumbent telcos.

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Azim Premji's legacy is a reflection of his business acumen

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2019

People mostly say 'work hard and party harder', but Premji's concept is 'work hard and work harder'. With close to 70 per cent of his wealth pledged to charity, Premji is also the epitome of a true leader who makes a mark in giving back most of his wealth to society.

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

With a stake in Meesho, Facebook makes 1st start-up investment in India

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of the country's fastest growing social commerce platforms, and provides small and independent entrepreneurs with products and tools to start, maintain, and grow their businesses. Facebook's interest in the digital commerce follows Reliance Industries' entry into the hybrid e-commerce ecosystem.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Sports is where Infy plans to show its prowess

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Such partnership will not only give the company an opportunity to showcase its expertise in new technology areas, they will also help in boosting its brand image with clients and employees

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

The ministry of electronics and information technology is working on creating a software product council, including members from the government, academia and industry that will work on implementing a software products mission.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2019

National artificial intelligence unit stuck for lack of anchor department

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

Airtel reported a 19 per cent rise in its ARPU in the March quarter, as it removed the non-paying users from its network.

Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Uncertainty haunts shareholders of L&T, Mindtree

Rediff.com   30 May 2019

L&T is pursuing a controlling stake of 66 per cent in the mid-tier IT firm, for Rs 10,700 crore.

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Rediff.com   28 May 2019

According to reports, Vodafone NZ had offered all its employees, other than call centre and retail staffers, voluntary severance package

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought into the digital fold and every gram panchayat will be connected to the internet.

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Why Indian IT services firms are facing a talent challenge

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

Squeezing growth prospects in IT services firms and higher compensation in technology centres run by global companies are the two factors driving this trend.

Snapdeal keen to buy smaller rival ShopClues

Snapdeal keen to buy smaller rival ShopClues

Rediff.com   23 May 2019

Snapdeal is conducting due diligence on ShopClues, a move that may lead to a potential acquisition of the latter, which may bring in a fresh infusion of funds for the new entity.

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

The CEO's compensation included a fixed salary component of Rs 6.07 crore, variable pay of Rs 10.96 crore and perquisites worth Rs 7.64 crore.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the power to reach wider audiences but also reduce the campaign costs. The focus on social media by political parties at election time, therefore, is hardly misplaced.