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Wipro to buy NerveWire for $18.7 mn

Wipro to buy NerveWire for $18.7 mn

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Wipro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NerveWire, a Newton, Massachusetts based business and IT consulting company serving financial services clients, for approximately $18.7 million in cash, subject to adjustments.

Prez poll expected to go down to the wire

Prez poll expected to go down to the wire

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

With the recent ganging up of regional parties on common issues, the coming Presidential election appears set to go down to the wire unless the ruling United Progressive Alliance manages to evolve a consensus on the successor to incumbent Pratibha Patil.

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

In a statement, the BJP chief's son said, ""The article makes false, derogatory and defamatory imputation against me by creating in the minds of right-thinking people an impression that my business owes its 'success' to my father Shri Amitbhai Shah's political position."

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The fire erupted in a first-floor flat of Veena Santur Cooperative Housing Society at around 12:30 pm and spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor, according to officials.

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Indian companies look to cash in on bulging infrastructure order book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Investments worth more than Rs 80 trillion are expected in roads, railways and urban infrastructure between now and FY30 and the supply chains helping to build this core infrastructure are also readying to cash in on the growth. In the first half of the current financial year, orders worth more than Rs 2.6 trillion were tendered in the roads and railways segment alone, according to data sourced from ICRA Ratings and Research. "India's transportation infrastructure sector is in high gear, and we enjoy a sizable share of it," said S V Desai, whole time director and senior executive vice president (Civil Infrastructure) for Larsen & Toubro.

Burari deaths: CCTV shows how family organised hangings -- from stools to wires

Burari deaths: CCTV shows how family organised hangings -- from stools to wires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The footage of a camera installed outside a house opposite the residence of the family showed that the elder daughter-in-law of the house, Savita, along with her daughter, Neetu, could be seen bringing five stools that were later used for the members to be hanged.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

12 students, pregnant woman injured as 11,000 kw wire falls on bus

12 students, pregnant woman injured as 11,000 kw wire falls on bus

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Twelve students and a pregnant woman were injured on Thursday when the bus they were boarding came in contact with a 11,000 kw high tension wire at Bhagwanpura village in Dholpur district, police said.

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The International Cricket Council was the target of cybercrime involving a wire transfer of a sizeable sum of money, roughly US$ 2.5 million.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

'Most competitive bloke I've played against'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Innings of the highest quality, but Australia is too good at the moment', Kohli tweeted.

'Everybody rejected me'

'Everybody rejected me'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'

Accused can't be forced to disclose gadget passwords: Delhi HC

Accused can't be forced to disclose gadget passwords: Delhi HC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The court's observation came while granting bail to a person accused of running call centres in the country and defrauding United States citizens to the tune of about $20 million.

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Over seven months, the men locked the student in a basement and forced him to sleep on an unfinished floor without access to a bathroom, charges say.

Next-Gen tech to zoom past wired connectivity

Next-Gen tech to zoom past wired connectivity

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Many developing countries are using WiMax deployments to leapfrog past copper wires, notes the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Information Technology Report 2007-08. For instance, in India, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, or WiMAX, has been promoted as the answer to the country's last-mile connectivity issues.

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

Transformed Ayodhya turns a page with temple pivot

Transformed Ayodhya turns a page with temple pivot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

On Monday, a new chapter will be written in Ayodhya's and the country's history with the consecration ceremony at the newly-built Ram temple which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and over 7,000 guests.

Bangla train caught in row over wire-mesh

Bangla train caught in row over wire-mesh

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Tentatively named as Maitree Express, the train will have 14 coaches, including AC coaches and pantry car and cover about 400 km distance between Chitpur (Kolkata) to Joydevpur (Dhaka) in 14 hours.

Burglars break into Delhi jewelry shop, flee with ornaments worth Rs 20 cr

Burglars break into Delhi jewelry shop, flee with ornaments worth Rs 20 cr

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

This is one of the biggest burglaries reported in the national capital.

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Girl among 3 killed as nor'wester hits Bengal, train services affected

Rediff.com15 May 2023

A 12-year-old girl was killed after she came in contact with a dangling live wire that got torn during the squall in Botanical Garden area in Howrah city, the police said.

When Cops Raided Journalist's Home

When Cops Raided Journalist's Home

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The Wire Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Varadarajan's home in New Delhi was raided by a Delhi police team on Monday, October 31, 2022.

'Fort Hood shooter may have wired money to Pak'

'Fort Hood shooter may have wired money to Pak'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, paralysed from waist down due to bullet wounds received during his shooting spree that killed 13 fellow soldiers, may have wired money to Pakistan which could lead to his possible links to militant groups there, according to two Congressmen

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Why are DIIs holding such a high stake in Zee, which is beset with alleged governance issues? Perhaps they think Zee is a deep-value stock, observes Debashis Basu.

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The CBI has booked five people for allegedly posing as Microsoft tech support and siphoning off USD 400,000 (Rs 3.37 crore as per current rates) retirement funds of a US citizen, officials said on Friday.

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers from Punjab clashed with Haryana police at two border points between the states on Tuesday, facing tear gas and water cannons as they tried to break past barricades blocking their protest march to the national capital. The police lobbed tear gas shells -- some of them dropped from a drone -- and tried to disperse groups of stone-pelting protesters in the face-off that last several hours at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana.

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Sam Curran paced his innings beautifully, playing both spin and pace with ease. He was poised all through his innings and not once did he allow his focus to waver.

Unseasonal rains to impact performance of consumer durables in Q1

Unseasonal rains to impact performance of consumer durables in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Unseasonal rains watered down the performance of consumer durables companies as temperatures cooled, impacting the sales of refrigerators and air conditioners (ACs) in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter. Centrum says in its report on the sector that the trade channel indicates a 25-30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in sales of refrigerators and ACs in April and May due to restricted buying. "While some green shoots in demand were visible in June, overall growth for the quarter is likely to remain at a negative 10-12 per cent," observes the brokerage.

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Tikka Three Ways

Recipe: Tandoori Paneer Tikka Three Ways

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prep and marinate the paneer overnight or a day in advance so that you can whip this dish up in just 30 minutes before your guests arrive.

Is Rohit The IPL's Best Captain?

Is Rohit The IPL's Best Captain?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A look at Rohit Sharma's sensational run in which he won five IPL titles and a Champions League T20 trophy.

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has raced ahead of Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian on a list of wealthiest people in the country. The 66-year-old chairman of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth growing by a marginal 2 per cent to Rs 8.08 lakh crore, while Adani's fortune plummeted by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, as per the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023. Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher at Hurun, attributed the decline in Adani's wealth to the Hindenburg report published in January. In January,

Ananya's Golden Glow

Ananya's Golden Glow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

She was utter perfection in the high-shine standout piece.

PIX: No stopping India at Under-19 World Cup!

PIX: No stopping India at Under-19 World Cup!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

India edged South Africa by two wickets to advance to their ninth Under-19 World Cup final.

Maoist conspiracy case: NIA raids 62 places in Andhra, Telangana

Maoist conspiracy case: NIA raids 62 places in Andhra, Telangana

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a top Maoist leader as it carried out raids at 62 locations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the Communist Party of India-Maoist conspiracy case, an official said.

Asian Games: India thump Bangladesh 12-0 to book semis berth

Asian Games: India thump Bangladesh 12-0 to book semis berth

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India will play the second-best team of Pool B in the semi-final on Wednesday.

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

June 23, 2013: The day India sealed its last ICC title

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

It solidified Dhoni's legacy as a captain who achieved unparalleled success in ICC tournaments.

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

'No One Can Escape If They Are Critical Of The Government'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This action sends out a very nasty message in a very strong way -- that nobody is exempt.' 'It is also an attempt to extend the definition of who is an anti-national, who's a terrorist, a definition that's becoming looser under this regime.' 'The sad part is that by the time the courts acquit those arrested, they would've spent years in jail and been taught a lesson.'

Top Performers: Kishan-Pollard take it to the wire

Top Performers: Kishan-Pollard take it to the wire

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

While Kishan looked in ominous touch the moment he arrived at the crease, getting off the mark with a cracking boundary past backward point, Pollard took a few balls before the fireworks began.

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

US warned of Palestinian-Israeli conflict risk days before Hamas attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The intelligence updates, dated September 28 and October 5, indicated that Hamas was preparing to escalate rocket attacks across the border. An October 5 wire from the CIA warned generally of the increasing possibility of violence by Hamas.