News for 'Cognizant India'

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Tamil Nadu allows unions in IT sector

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The issue arose after TCS dismissed hundreds of employees in January 2015, leading to the formation of the IT Employees Wing supported by the NDLF.

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The WADA investigation found that the sample analysis methods of the NDTL were not upto the mark. The NDTL can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days.

Calcutta HC cracks the whip on comrades

Calcutta HC cracks the whip on comrades

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The three leaders had at a public meeting on November 17 allegedly derided the court order of the previous day that had also directed the West Bengal government to pay Rs five lakh as compensation to each of the families of the 14 who died in the police action on March 14.

Better days ahead for Infosys, back on growth track

Better days ahead for Infosys, back on growth track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Company expects to be back to industry leading growth in FY17.

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

'IIT-ians have brought glory to the country'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

In the global arena, they are salient members of scientific and research community, leaders of corporations VCs and entrepreneurs. When one takes a broad view, the fact that they bring glory to the country of origin is something to feel proud of.

AIMS-2006 at IIM-Kozhikode

AIMS-2006 at IIM-Kozhikode

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, invites industry delegates and management students to attend its annual IT Management seminar, AIMS 2006.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Sikka finds place in Glassdoor's top 50 CEOs list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Sikka ranks 35th in the list.

SC will give up summer vacation to hear triple talaq cases on May 11

SC will give up summer vacation to hear triple talaq cases on May 11

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Thursday fixed May 11 for commencement of hearing on pleas challenging the validity of triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy practices among Muslims.

PM says ED to probe Mathrani's claims

PM says ED to probe Mathrani's claims

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The PM asserted that no one who was guilty will go unpunished.

Why the road ahead will be a tough one for the IT cos

Why the road ahead will be a tough one for the IT cos

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Right now Infosys is somewhat on the up.

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

MoD spokesperson sent on leave after tweet on military veterans sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Several military veterans said that the "insulting" tweet reflected what civilian officials in the ministry of defence thought about the military.

Terror, H-1B, Iran oil to top agenda of Jaishankar-Pompeo meet

Terror, H-1B, Iran oil to top agenda of Jaishankar-Pompeo meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Jaishankar said India will try to find common ground on trade issues during discussions with Pompeo.

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

SC grants 3-week protection to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

It also said that Goswami can later file anticipatory bail plea in connection with the FIRs after three weeks.

Applications for H-1B visas drop

Applications for H-1B visas drop

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS is hiring from over a hundred engineering campuses, MBA graduates from top B-schools in the US

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

Credit card fees: MRTPC wants to know it all

Credit card fees: MRTPC wants to know it all

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Alarmed by reports that credit card companies have collected over Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in a decade from customers by way of fines and late fee, India's anti- monopoly watchdog has ordered a probe into the fees levied by them.

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

In the wake of a sting operation in connection with the Tulsiram Prajapati killing in Gujarat, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe whether the ongoing investigation and judicial process in the case had been manipulated.

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Nation Live editor Anshul Kaushik was arrested on Monday and remanded in 14-day judicial custody.

IT: Is Bangalore losing out to Chennai?

IT: Is Bangalore losing out to Chennai?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Is Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley and home for some of the biggest information technology firms in the country, slowly losing out to Chennai? It seems so, considering the investment plans of leading IT companies.

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

Tamil Nadu cancels allotment of land to 5 IT firms

Tamil Nadu cancels allotment of land to 5 IT firms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The 5 software companies are Cognizant Technologies, Megasoft, Benchmark Softtech, Proton Web and Advance Software.\n\n

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Inundated with frivolous complaints in recent times, the BCCI's Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain has devised a mechanism to ensure that only genuine complaints are entertained.

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

PM says Jallikattu matter is sub-judice, assures support to OPS

PM says Jallikattu matter is sub-judice, assures support to OPS

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'While appreciating the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the PM observed that the matter is presently sub judice,' the PMO tweeted.

9 teams are digging up dirt on Zakir Naik

9 teams are digging up dirt on Zakir Naik

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Following the Centre's tough stand on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's controversial comments on terrorism, nine teams from the National Intelligence Agency, the Intelligence Bureau and other agencies are scanning the former's activities, while special teams are scanning every footage of his speeches.

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Why DGCA is upset with SpiceJet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

DGCA was irked by was a video on social media that showed passengers dancing on board a midair flight. The regulator has summoned the airline officials seeking an explanation.

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.

Parliament must assert its role

Parliament must assert its role

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Court accepts plea to examine Smriti Irani's 'fake' degrees

Court accepts plea to examine Smriti Irani's 'fake' degrees

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Metropolitan Magistrate Akash Jain took cognisance of the complaint and fixed the matter for recording of pre-summoning evidence on August 28.

No change in buyback plans, says Infosys

No change in buyback plans, says Infosys

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The share buyback -- which will be the first in the company's 36-year history -- has been a long-standing demand by some of the founders and high-profile former executives, who have been pushing Infosys to return surplus capital to its shareholders.

IT hiring may drop by 20% this year: Nasscom

IT hiring may drop by 20% this year: Nasscom

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

TCS had earlier this week announced that it too would be hiring less number of freshers.

Second wave of NPAs? SBI, BoB, YES Bank could be hit

Second wave of NPAs? SBI, BoB, YES Bank could be hit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

YES Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI, IndusInd Bank, and RBL Bank are amongst the banks, Jefferies says, are most prune to "high risk" emanating from ADAG, Cox & Kings, CG Power, DHFL and Essar Shipping.

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and the police on pleas seeking removal of protesters from Shaheen Bagh.