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Cognizant makes it to Fortune 1000 listing

Cognizant makes it to Fortune 1000 listing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Fortune 1000 comprises a list of thousand largest American companies in terms of revenues compiled by the US business magazine.

Cognizant, TCS plan new campuses in Hyderabad

Cognizant, TCS plan new campuses in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday ratified the allotment of 40 acres of land to Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd and 75 acres to Tata Consultancy Services at Adibatla on the outskirts of Hyderabad

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Cognizant to pump in $200 m in India by '08

Cognizant to pump in $200 m in India by '08

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Cognizant said on Tuesday it will invest $200 million by the end of 2008 to set up centres across the country. "We will spend $200 million (about Rs 800 crore) to build techno-complexes in Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Kolkata," Cognizant chief.

Cognizant on the prowl in US, Europe

Cognizant on the prowl in US, Europe

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

First look: Cognizant starts trading on Nasdaq

First look: Cognizant starts trading on Nasdaq

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Indian IT firm Cognizant Technologies Corporation started trading at the Nasdaq exchange in New York on March 5.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Cognizant Q1 net income up 62%

Cognizant Q1 net income up 62%

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Cognizant announces 2-for-1 stock split

Cognizant announces 2-for-1 stock split

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The board of directors of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a leading provider of information technology services, has declared a two-for-one stock split on its capital stock in the form of a stock dividend.

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Members of the Congress and AIUDF, protesting against a Cabinet decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, staged walkouts later.

TCS, Cognizant among vendors to bag Network Rail IT deal

TCS, Cognizant among vendors to bag Network Rail IT deal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The companies will design, build and manage IT infrastructure in a deal estimated at 350 million pounds.

India to skip ISSF WC in Cairo but shooters in the dark

India to skip ISSF WC in Cairo but shooters in the dark

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The Cairo World Cup will be held in all three disciplines -- pistol, rifle and shotgun -- and will conclude on February 1.

Cognizant to buy US firm for $135 mn

Cognizant to buy US firm for $135 mn

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

IT services major Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is strengthening its capabilities in the life sciences segment by acquiring New Jersey-based marketRx, provider of analytics and software services to global life sciences companies, for $135 million.

Cong seeks EC action against Modi over 'hate speech' in poll-bound Rajasthan

Cong seeks EC action against Modi over 'hate speech' in poll-bound Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited the prime minister's speech made in Barmer on Wednesday and said the people of the state will surely respond to such "arrogance" of the prime minister.

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has told the Supreme Court that it has not 'encroached' the land of the Delhi high court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi and that the space was allotted to it in 2015.

Cognizant CEO on how to run better and different

Cognizant CEO on how to run better and different

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

'We continue to invest in digital capabilities'.

IT stocks in demand as Cognizant ups revenue guidance for 2013

IT stocks in demand as Cognizant ups revenue guidance for 2013

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

IT stocks on Wednesday rose by as much as 3.4 per cent after Cognizant posted 15.4 per cent jump in net profit for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013 and revised its full year revenue target.

Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon

Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The government on Wednesday directed online travel aggregators to process pending refunds related to air ticket bookings during the coronavirus lockdown period by the third week of November. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a nationwide lockdown for varying periods starting from March 25, 2020, and scheduled commercial flight services were also suspended for a certain period. On Wednesday, the consumer affairs ministry held a meeting with online travel aggregators to discuss issues prejudicial to consumer interest in the travel sector.

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The teacher, identified as Trapti Tyagi, can be seen asking the students of class 2 of a private school in Khubbapur village under Mansurpur police station area in Muzaffarnagar to hit the hapless child.

I'm returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award: Vinesh Phogat

I'm returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award: Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Vinesh Phogat returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government protesting against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh.

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail application of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Consequences of 'CEO exits' at Indian IT companies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Indian IT services companies have seen several CEO changes that have, over the past few months, led to some crucial exits at the mid-senior level in a trend that is likely to continue. According to a recent Motilal Oswal report, "Movement of mid-to-senior leadership at IT services firms is a reality, partially on account of multiple CEO-level changes.

Top 4 IT cos: TCS, Cognizant race ahead of Infy, Wipro

Top 4 IT cos: TCS, Cognizant race ahead of Infy, Wipro

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Analysts said the transition period at Infosys and Wipro have given an opportunity to TCS and Cognizant to increase their lead.

Super Dancer 3 In Trouble For 'Sexually Explicit' Talk

Super Dancer 3 In Trouble For 'Sexually Explicit' Talk

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights demanded Sony Pictures Networks take down an episode of the dance reality show Super Dancer Chapter 3 where judges were allegedly seen asking a minor 'vulgar and sexually explicit' questions regarding his parents on stage.

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Hearing Gandhi's petition on Tuesday, Justice S V Kotwal of the high court noted that it raises some "important questions of law."

Global demand headwinds could weigh on Bharat Forge, says analysts

Global demand headwinds could weigh on Bharat Forge, says analysts

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Even though Bharat Forge's performance in the July-September quarter broadly met Street estimates and defence orders are on the rise, the subdued outlook for its global business has prompted some brokerages to adopt a cautious stance on the company. Analysts have reduced the company's earnings per share (EPS) estimates to account for the slow recovery of its overseas subsidiaries. Valuations are also trading at long-term averages, which could limit potential upsides.

We will hire 4,000 this year: Cognizant CEO

We will hire 4,000 this year: Cognizant CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

In the last two years we have been growing faster than the rest of the industry. That's why our appetite for more people to serve our customers is very high now, says Cognizant CEO Lakshmi Narayanan.

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Commanding wins in their two opening games have elevated South Africa as favourites in the World Cup but pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada insisted there is still a long way to go and the team is focused on taking one match at a time.

Bareilly SDM shifted after 'punishment' video goes viral

Bareilly SDM shifted after 'punishment' video goes viral

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Sub-divisional magistrate of Meerganj tehsil in Bareilly has been removed from his post after a video surfaced in which he is purportedly seen to have asked a man to squat in his office as a punishment.

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Bidhuri's Raj poll duty BJP's reward for spreading hatred, says Danish Ali

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ali also said he was hopeful that action would be taken by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Bidhuri in line with the traditions of the Lower House and the Constitution.

US retailer Macy's tech expense cut may hurt IT giants

US retailer Macy's tech expense cut may hurt IT giants

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The company's decision may impact new projects, which are likely to get delayed, said sources in the know. Among the IT players that work with Macy's are Accenture, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Infosys. Macy's is among the top 5-10 clients of these companies.

Complaint filed against Kharge, Kejriwal for 'inciteful' remarks on Prez Murmu

Complaint filed against Kharge, Kejriwal for 'inciteful' remarks on Prez Murmu

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The complaint has been filed by Vineet Jindal, a Supreme Court advocate.

1 held for assaulting, forcing Dalit man to lick slippers in UP

1 held for assaulting, forcing Dalit man to lick slippers in UP

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

A video purportedly of the incident had gone viral on social media, they said, adding that the accused has been "terminated from the service".

No 'ethnic cleansing' in Nuh: Haryana govt tells HC

No 'ethnic cleansing' in Nuh: Haryana govt tells HC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The Haryana government on Friday rejected in the high court the suggestion that a demolition drive in violence-hit Nuh did not follow procedure and was an exercise in 'ethnic cleansing', as the bench hearing the case referred it to the chief justice's court.

Court raps ED, releases businessman arrested in UPA's Embraer deal

Court raps ED, releases businessman arrested in UPA's Embraer deal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In an embarrassment to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a Delhi court on Thursday termed the arrest of an accused in a money laundering case linked to a UPA-era defence deal with aircraft manufacturer Embraer "illegal" and ordered his release.