Santosh Tiwari &Amp; Shivani Shinde

Stories by Santosh Tiwari &Amp; Shivani Shinde

'IT majors need to rethink staff growth'

'IT majors need to rethink staff growth'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2011

The report said recent concerns about manpower like attrition, quality of talent and rising wages, have compelled IT companies to take a relook at their so far successful offshore business model more than ever before.

MindTree rejigs its business

MindTree rejigs its business

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2011

The Bangalore-based company has revamped itself as it aims to simplify its business structure and focus on being a specialist in certain areas.

I-T to make staff's work less taxing

I-T to make staff's work less taxing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2011

Plans to outsource record-keeping to private entities.

TCS targets SMEs with cloud computing

TCS targets SMEs with cloud computing

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2011

TCS is stepping into an unchartered territory by targeting the small and medium enterprises.

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2011

This scheme would help salaried people, especially those working in far-flung and remote areas with armed forces and para-military forces.

Batlle over EPF rate to reach PM door

Batlle over EPF rate to reach PM door

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2011

Ussue will be raised at the meeting of the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation on Tuesday.

Devas unaware on S-band deal cancellation

Devas unaware on S-band deal cancellation

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2011

The president and CEO of Devas, Ramachandran Viswan-athan said, "It is puzzling to hear about such a decision, especially as we have not been intimated. We have not received any communication from any quarter, government, Space Commission or Isro."

EC to get tough on norms

EC to get tough on norms

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2011

Election Commission is considering an overhaul of the accounting practices of parties.

M&A high on IT sector radar

M&A high on IT sector radar

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2011

According to Grant Thornton's January data, IT & ITeS tracked the highest in terms of value, with the industry investing $1.2 billion in M&A over 12 deals.

2G scam cases up for further investigation

2G scam cases up for further investigation

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2011

The ministry of corporate affairs - under new minister Murli Deora - has reopened for further investigation the cases of two companies allegedly involved in the unravelling 2G scam. A senior official said that the ministry was currently probing Swan Telecom and Loop Telecom.

Datacom under CBI lens

Datacom under CBI lens

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into the funding and transactions of Datacom Services (now Videocon Mobile), which was among the firms awarded a 2G telecom licence in January 2008.

Measures to deepen corporate bond market

Measures to deepen corporate bond market

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2011

Budget 2011-12 is likely to announce significant measures to deepen the corporate bond market. Among the several measures on the government's agenda is allowing banks to provide guarantees for bonds issued by companies.

I-T harassment? Solutions soon

I-T harassment? Solutions soon

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2011

Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman Sudhir Chandra told Business Standard that the changes have been approved in principle and necessary instructions would be issued soon.

IT firms slug it out on engg campuses

IT firms slug it out on engg campuses

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2011

To get the best talent, they put stiff riders for recruitment.

UTV may exit Indiagames

UTV may exit Indiagames

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2011

Sources said Vishal Gondal, founder of Indiagames, along with existing investors Cisco and Adobe, are in talks with both private equity consortia and strategic investors to buy back the stake they'd once sold to the parent firm.

Now, it's TV and DTH bonanza for cricket fans

Now, it's TV and DTH bonanza for cricket fans

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2011

"Every Cricket enthusiast would like to watch the matches in the best quality format. Hence it is obvious that players are hoping for a good sales year. But this will also mean plethora of schemes for the users to chose from," said a market expert.

'Bluetooth will now get its due attention'

'Bluetooth will now get its due attention'

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2011

The cost of a Bluetooth is less than $5. Besides, Bluetooth is based on radio technology. Radio is very simple and it does not support high data runs.

Price rise: PM wants action plan from top advisors

Price rise: PM wants action plan from top advisors

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday asked his economy A-team to make a concerted effort to tackle rising food prices.

Patni-iGate deal hit by procedural delays

Patni-iGate deal hit by procedural delays

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2011

A stake sale deal between Patni Computer Systems and iGate is on course, but has been delayed due to procedural issues.Sources involved in the deal said they include tax-related developments and offshore transaction fees.

iGate-Apax closes in on Patni deal

iGate-Apax closes in on Patni deal

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2010

However, the Carlyle-Advent consortium could revise its bid upwards, said two independent sources tracking the deal.