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India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

Cognizant acquires Paris-based firm

Cognizant acquires Paris-based firm

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Leading global information technology firm Cognizant on Thursday said it has acquired Galileo Performance, a Paris-based provider of IT testing consulting services.

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

He said the multi-party committee formed by the Speaker in Himachal Pradesh would discuss all issues about street vending on October 3. Singh's remarks came a day after the Congress top brass chided him over his remarks on mandatory display of names by the street vendors and told him that no one was allowed to go against the party's policies and ideologies.

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata took suo motu cognizance of the tragic incident and initiated a public interest litigation on the issue.

Man missing from police custody declared dead, found alive 14 years later

Man missing from police custody declared dead, found alive 14 years later

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The case dates back to 2005, when the Punjab police arrested a man under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and later claimed that he escaped from custody. His father filed a habeas corpus and a few days later, a body was found and it was assumed that it was of the accused person arrested under the NDPS charges. Incidentally, the man was found alive after 14 years.

Cognizant among Nasdaq elite

Cognizant among Nasdaq elite

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Why 4,500 Indian IT Leaders Moved On

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

With the rush of growth after the pandemic slowing down, many leaders are moving to firms that may be smaller but are growing much faster and have the headroom to grow.

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

He heard a firecracker-like sound while being asleep at his residence in Galaxy Apartments in the early hours of April 14, Khan told police.

Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Nasdaq-listed IT company Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Pepperweed Advisors, the IT consulting services division of US-based Pepperweed Consulting, for an undisclosed sum.

Cognizant to pay 1.3 lakh India staff 25% extra salary in April

Cognizant to pay 1.3 lakh India staff 25% extra salary in April

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

IT firm Cognizant on Friday said it will give employees who are at associate level and below in India and the Philippines, an additional payment of 25 per cent of base pay for April in recognition of their extraordinary continuity-of-service efforts amid the covid-19 outbreak. The move is expected to benefit over 1,30,000 Cognizant employees in India.

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

Is Cognizant's dream run over?

Is Cognizant's dream run over?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Despite growing rapidly in an adverse business climate, rumours cast doubts about its future.

The 'Kid' reinvents Cognizant -- and himself

The 'Kid' reinvents Cognizant -- and himself

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

The man steering Cognizant today is boyish-looking, 44-year-old Francisco D'Souza, who could easily pass for an energetic student at a management school, than for the CEO of a top-flight technology company.

Cognizant eyes Hungary, Philippines

Cognizant eyes Hungary, Philippines

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Cognizant, an IT service provider,plans to start operations in Hungary and Philippines. The company is also considering expanding to Europe.

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The report indicates that the miscreants forcibly entered her house and physically assaulted her. Shockingly, they also snatched her infant daughter and callously threw her away, the commission said.

MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday suspended six Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel including a station in-charge in connection with the beating of a woman and her grandson in Katni district.

TCS on Cognizant's heels in N America

TCS on Cognizant's heels in N America

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The report said the gap in revenue growth between Cognizant and TCS had reached to its lowest of four percentage points in the four-quarter period ended September, 'despite TCS's larger revenue base'.

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BNSS, which replaced the British-era Code of Criminal Procedure, has introduced "a new insertion" as Clause 172 in 'Preventive Action of the Police'.

Cognizant joins the Fortune 500 club

Cognizant joins the Fortune 500 club

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Adding another feather to its cap, IT major Cognizant has joined the prestigious league of Fortune 500 companies.

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Cognizant to pay $28m in US to settle India bribery case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The company, which had made voluntary disclosures about the bribery incident to the US authorities, also said with this resolution, there was no pending investigations against Cognizant.

Cognizant eyes BPO buyout

Cognizant eyes BPO buyout

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Cognizant bullish on India

Cognizant bullish on India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Leading IT service provider, Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking at India as a talent pool for global market, a senior company official said on Wednesday.

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Everybody is excited about the New York event. Everybody wants to see him.' 'Imagine traveling from as far as the West Coast, it's a testament to Modiji.'

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

Cognizant buys Pune firm

Cognizant buys Pune firm

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Cognizant rings alarm bell for Indian IT services players

Cognizant rings alarm bell for Indian IT services players

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

As Nasdaq-listed company indicates poor spending in financial services space, Indian firms feel jittery

Cognizant's hiring mix changes

Cognizant's hiring mix changes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The mix of direct college hires and experienced professionals in global information technology major Cognizant Technology has witnessed a change in the recent past.

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the order "state-sponsored bigotry".

Cognizant set for China venture

Cognizant set for China venture

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

IT major Cognizant Technology Solutions said on Friday that its development centre in China was expected to get legal status by August-end and the operations would be headed by Henry Yang, a Chinese native.

'Cognizant is constantly looking for targets'

'Cognizant is constantly looking for targets'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

In a chat with Shivani Shinde, Cognizant vice-chairman Lakshmi Narayanan explained the rationale behind the current acquisition and the way ahead.

Cognizant earmarks Rs 260 crore for flood hit Chennai

Cognizant earmarks Rs 260 crore for flood hit Chennai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Cognizant is one of the largest employers in the region.

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'Cognizant's results indicate that digital related spends can more than offset headwinds in traditional services'

Cognizant opens first Kerala arm

Cognizant opens first Kerala arm

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In the first phase, 400 professionals would be recruited and trained for the 37,000 square feet new facility housed at the special economic zone notified Muthoot IT park, Cognizant Vice-Chairman Lakshmi Narayanan told reporters in Koch.

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Congress has promised to introduce the 'Mahalaxmi Scheme' in the poll manifesto which will provide Rs 1 lakh annually to the poor to alleviate poverty.

Cognizant loosens purse strings for NGOs

Cognizant loosens purse strings for NGOs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Cognizant Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Cognizant, has extended a financial aid of approximately Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) to Maharashtra-based non-governmental organisations.

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Hiring during a recession and leveraging a stable succession gameplan are just a few amongst many other things that this firm did right.

Wipro not surprised by Cognizant results

Wipro not surprised by Cognizant results

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Cognizant derived 41 per cent of its revenues from financial services.

Cognizant plans a slew of promotions for its employees

Cognizant plans a slew of promotions for its employees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Buoyed by stellar earnings in the September quarter, IT firm Cognizant said it will offer promotions for its employees at all levels up to managers.