News for '-cognizant'

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The panel said data protection law is designed to limit the processing of personal data to legitimate reasons and adds there is a conflict between transparency and privacy.

NCW to probe custodial death of woman in Mumbai

NCW to probe custodial death of woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Thirty-five-year old Vimla Hari Umap, who was arrested last week on charges of pick-pocketing, died in the custody of Mumbai police.

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Infosys BPO's LatAm head quits, joins Capgemini

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

In another senior-level exit from Infosys, Humberto Andrade had quit as head of the company's Latin America business process outsourcing (BPO) operations to join rival Capgemini.

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the model code.

Trai asks Reliance to clarify on WLL

Trai asks Reliance to clarify on WLL

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Taking cognizance of cellular operators' complaint, Telecom Regulatory of India has asked Reliance Infocomm to explain about roaming services being promised by them on their WLL phones.

Murder every 2 hrs; 3 rapes a day

Murder every 2 hrs; 3 rapes a day

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A Bihar court on Tuesday ordered that an FIR be registered against Maggi brand ambassadors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta and arrest the cinestars.

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

Rediff.com1 May 2015

In April, Snapdeal had said it was delisting the drugs from its portal and was assisting the regulator in the investigation.

Infosys to consider proposal for share buyback

Infosys to consider proposal for share buyback

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Infosys, in April, had said that it will pay up to Rs 13,000 crore to shareholders during the current financial year through dividend and/or share buyback.

Notice served on Bombay Hospital

Notice served on Bombay Hospital

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The Maharashtra government has an sought explanation within 48 hours or threatened suspension of its license for organ transplanting.

Beef ban petitions to come up for final hearing in HC tomorrow

Beef ban petitions to come up for final hearing in HC tomorrow

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Bombay high court has posted for final hearing on Wednesday a bunch of petitions challenging the beef ban legislation in Maharashtra.

Uproar in RS over demolition of Ambedkar Bhavan

Uproar in RS over demolition of Ambedkar Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Centre assures to restore demolished Ambedkar Bhavan at Dadar in Mumbai.

Mahadeva encashed $25 mn shares

Mahadeva encashed $25 mn shares

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

How your cellphone is ruining your love life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

If you're guilty of phubbing, that is snubbing others by constantly looking at your cellphone, then you may want to change your ways soon as a recent survey confirms that cellphones are damaging romantic relationships and leading to higher levels of depression.

COVID-19 deaths: Why Supreme Court order is important

COVID-19 deaths: Why Supreme Court order is important

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'There is a special benefit in the matter being taken up by the Supreme Court rather than the high courts.' 'The orders of the high courts are limited, but the Supreme Court order is binding upon everybody.'

Farmer suicides: NHRC seeks report from Kerala

Farmer suicides: NHRC seeks report from Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The rights panel has taking suo-moto cognizance of a news item in a national daily on increasing number of suicides.

Infosys plans to increase stipends during internship to attract talent

Infosys plans to increase stipends during internship to attract talent

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Fresher salary offered by IT companies in India had been stagnant at the level of Rs 3 lakh over the past 8-10 years.

Indian IT stocks peaking in US

Indian IT stocks peaking in US

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

After coming out of CBI headquarters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the first information report did not contain any allegations against him.

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Though stocks backed by private equity investirs are likely to have higher governance standards, investors should do their own due-diligence, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

6 bomb-like objects found at New Delhi railway stn

6 bomb-like objects found at New Delhi railway stn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

After examining them, a bomb disposal squad said they were 'crude crackers'.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

HC notice to Tendulkar on Ferrari duty waiver

HC notice to Tendulkar on Ferrari duty waiver

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Justice Vikramjit Sen said the matter will be treated as a PIL and directed the same be listed for hearing on August 19.

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Tough times for Indian IT sector, hiring slows down

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

While recruitment is falling, the capabilities needed to land an IT job are stiffening.

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The Centre is playing politics and is more worried about its poll prospects in Karnataka than following the apex court order, says lawyers representing Tamil Nadu.

Varsha Bhosle: Dear Readers, VII

Varsha Bhosle: Dear Readers, VII

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Y category security for oldest litigant in Babri case

Y category security for oldest litigant in Babri case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

On the eve of Babri mosque demolition anniversary, Uttar Pradesh government on Friday enhanced the security of Hashim Ansari, the oldest litigant in the case, by providing him a Y category security cover.

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The statement came after Pak Army chief called on PM Nawaz Sharif and discussed the ICJ's stay order on the execution of Jadhav.

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Software services industry may have to relook its cost structure to maintain a higher margin.

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'Investors are coming in because they can't afford to miss India.'

Infosys hikes salaries by 8%

Infosys hikes salaries by 8%

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Last year, salary increases were given only in October, when the company came under pressure from increments offered by peers.

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Sixteen major contracts worth nearly $14 billion to be renewed by June 2018 but uncertainty looms large.

H-1B visa concerns: Infosys to focus on local hiring, R&D in the US

H-1B visa concerns: Infosys to focus on local hiring, R&D in the US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Also looks at setting up development and training centres in the US to tide over visa-related issues

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

A TV news channel on Tuesday claimed that a sting operation conducted by it had shown that some of the agencies which conduct opinion polls before elections are willing to tweak their findings for money.

2 men raping a woman isn't gang rape, says Karnataka home minister. BOO him

2 men raping a woman isn't gang rape, says Karnataka home minister. BOO him

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Karnataka Home Minister K J George has stoked a controversy with remarks suggesting that two men raping a woman cannot be termed as gangrape, drawing severe flak from parties and activists while the National Commission for Women issued a notice to him seeking an explanation.

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Chikungunya menace: SC slaps fine on Delhi minister Satyendra Jain

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The SC imposed fine of Rs 25,000 on Jain for failing to disclose names of officers disobeying orders.