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Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

The secret behind Cognizant's amazing success

The secret behind Cognizant's amazing success

Rediff.com26 May 2011

It was in 2008 that the company entered in the Fortune 1000 ranking at 859th position. In three years, it has ascended 375 places to find a place in the prestigious Fortune 500 ranking.

Cognizant Q2 profit up 13% at $420.1 million

Cognizant Q2 profit up 13% at $420.1 million

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

IT services firm Cognizant on Wednesday posted 12.9 per cent increase in net profit to $420.1 million for the second quarter this year, revising revenue growth guidance to 20.1 per cent for the fiscal.

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said when an accused appears before a court in pursuance of a summons, the agency will have to apply to the court concerned to get his custody.

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Refining its inorganic growth strategy further after carrying out acquisitions in consulting and analytics areas down the years, Cognizant Technology Solutions is understood to be scouting for business process outsourcing firms specialising in insurance in the US and Europe.

Cognizant's profit beats estimates as Europe revenue rises

Cognizant's profit beats estimates as Europe revenue rises

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Quarterly revenue from Europe rose 35 per cent, the strongest growth since the company started breaking out revenue by region two years ago.

Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A journalist has shared a screenshot in which a question was asked to Google Gemini about Modi.

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The acquisition has opened a market to 245,000 healthcare providers, 350 payers (insurance firms) and 180 million lives.

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We expect market consolidation and recommend buying during market dips.'

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Bikaner BJP minority morcha district president Usman Ghani, who expressed displeasure with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks in Rajasthan, was on Wednesday expelled from the party for 'tarnishing' its image.

Cognizant, Pfizer in BPO pact

Cognizant, Pfizer in BPO pact

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

100% stock options to Cognizant employees if...

100% stock options to Cognizant employees if...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Nasdaq-listed IT firm Cognizant on Wednesday said it will pay its senior executives 100 per cent performance-linked stock options if the company's revenues touch $8.51 billion in fiscal year 2013.

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The order came following a petition in the high court seeking direction to the police to ensure protection to Opposition party workers in the wake of alleged post-poll violence in some places of the state following the elections.

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

Cognizant Technology to hire 5000

Cognizant Technology to hire 5000

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Buoyed by the second quarter results, the Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced its plans to hire 5,000 people by the year-end, thus taking the company's total headcount to 14,000.

Cognizant buys Fathom for $35 mn

Cognizant buys Fathom for $35 mn

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Cognizant back in search of Satyam

Cognizant back in search of Satyam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions, which did not complete the due diligence process for Satyam Computer Services, is understood to be back in the race to acquire the troubled software company.

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

IPL matches in Bengaluru under NGT scanner

Cognizant plans 3 more India units

Cognizant plans 3 more India units

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Leading IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp plans to build three more fully-owned technocomplexes covering over 600,000 sq feet area for its 6,500 employees

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Size of targeted firms for M&As increases from $10-20 mn to $80-100 mn.

Shortage of beds, drugs unacceptable: HC on Maha hospital deaths

Shortage of beds, drugs unacceptable: HC on Maha hospital deaths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Bombay HC also sought details from the Maharashtra government.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Cognizant hikes share repurchase to $200 mn

Cognizant hikes share repurchase to $200 mn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

IT and business process outsourcing services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has expanded its share repurchase programme to $200 million.

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

As the job markets open up, top IT services firms may look at a tiered strategy in which they hire entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts.

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Deal to bolster firm's position in healthcare IT.

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Chatterjee said the compNY is not aware of any major client concerns at this point.

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Such gaming zones and recreational facilities have come up without the necessary approvals from competent authorities, the bench of Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai observed.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

The new facility of Cognizant Technology Solutions, a leading global IT offshore services provider, at Coimbatore is set to go operational soon, a senior company official said.

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Francisco D' Souza, president and chief executive of Cognizant Technology Solutions (earlier called Dun and Bradstreet Satyam Software), believes Asia and Latin America would be the nearly $3-billion New Jersey-based offshore IT service major's focus areas of growth.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Cognizant net up 15.4% to $319.6 million

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Leading software outsourcing firm Cognizant Technology on Tuesday reported a 15.4 per cent rise in net profit at $319.6 million in the quarter to September driven by a strong ramp up in demand for outsourcing services, up from $276.9 million a year ago.

Cognizant to hire 6,500 engineers

Cognizant to hire 6,500 engineers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

IT services major Cognizant Technology Solutions has said it would hire 6,500 people in the next nine months and announced that its Chinese centre would start operations in April.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

Polaris, Cognizant to expand Toronto operations

Polaris, Cognizant to expand Toronto operations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

IT majors Cognizant Technology Services and Polaris Sofware Lab are looking at ramping up their Toronto operations as part of a strategy to use Canada as a near-shore option for clients in the US.

Cognizant displaces Infy to become 2nd-largest IT firm

Cognizant displaces Infy to become 2nd-largest IT firm

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The revenues of the top 5 India-based IT services providers worldwide rose by over 13 per cent to $34.3 billion (around Rs 1,900 crore) last year from $30.3 billion in 2011.