News for 'Cognizant India'

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

IT job losses: Companies ready, but what about the government?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

While Indian IT has known what is coming and has a strategy ready to combat it, the same can't be said about the country and the government.

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call today triggered a full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards of India and Australia before the ICC ruled out action against the two captains as charges were not laid.

CBI sends papers to Interpol for red-corner notice against Lalit Modi

CBI sends papers to Interpol for red-corner notice against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The move came after a Mumbai court recently issued a non-bailable warrant against the former IPL commissioner.

Amitabh Thakur seeks FIR against Mulayam Singh

Amitabh Thakur seeks FIR against Mulayam Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Suspended IPS officer Amitabh Thakur on Wendesday gave an application to Lucknow police for registering an FIR against SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and moved CAT challenging appointment of inquiry officer against him.

Difficult to block international porn sites, Centre tells SC

Difficult to block international porn sites, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is difficult to block international porn sites in the country and sought more time to consult various ministries to find a solution.

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Jailbreak: Why did MP govt ignore police officer's alerts?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'When integrity is compromised for whatever gratification is when prisoners breach the system and get away.'

Fall in inflation adds to RBI's dilemma

Fall in inflation adds to RBI's dilemma

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

There's need to address growth, but weak rupee putting pressure on prices.

SC seeks DoT's reply on how to block child porn websites

SC seeks DoT's reply on how to block child porn websites

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Department of Telecommunication seeking its response as to how to block websites with pornographic content in the country, particularly those featuring child pornography.

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Despite lay-offs and the threat of automation, the industry will continue to be an important driver of growth in employment and GDP, says Ashok Soota.

Sensex ends above 28,000 on growth prospects

Sensex ends above 28,000 on growth prospects

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

BSE Bankex, Healthcare, Capital Goods and Consumer Durables ended higher.

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Aon Hewitt strikes Rs 800-cr leasing deal with Unitech

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The deal for 800,000-square foot plot in Gurgaon's Infospace Tikri SEZ is likely to improve real estate absorption rate, which has seen some upside recently.

JNU row: HC reserves verdict on Kanahiya's bail plea for Mar 2

JNU row: HC reserves verdict on Kanahiya's bail plea for Mar 2

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Justice Pratibha Rani, before whom the Delhi police claimed that they have witnesses who have identified Kanhaiya and others raising anti-India slogans, will pronounce the order on March 2.

How brands are wagging the digital tail

How brands are wagging the digital tail

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

According to Nielsen India online viewership has doubled since 2011.

Markets end flat amid volatility; Tata Power slumps 7.5%

Markets end flat amid volatility; Tata Power slumps 7.5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 32 points at 28,851 and the 50-share Nifty closed 12 points lower at 8,712.

'IT employees are scared to join a trade union'

'IT employees are scared to join a trade union'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

'They feel if they join a union, it will have a negative impact on their appraisals.'

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Despite Nano pullout, Tata still largest employer in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In 2006-07, TCS had employed 7,000 people in the eastern states.

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'You will see more and more people working independently -- starting beauty parlours, driving cars, etc.' This is what we call the gig economy.' 'The same people who have been laid off in India or are unable to get visas to work in the US may be part of this gig economy.' 'India needs billions of jobs, and it can only be created by self-employment or the gig economy.'

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

On Chandra's last day, TCS board may okay buyback

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.

Indian lessons from Wall Street heretic

Indian lessons from Wall Street heretic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Classically, the Japanese - who are not guided by short-termism - added capacity during slumps to be ready to reap their good fortune when the business cycle turned upwards again and shortages emerged, says Subir Roy.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

IT professionals: The new face of labour unions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The past few weeks have seen several hundred people let go of by IT services firms joining unions claiming to represent tech workers fighting for their rights.

'As a BJP MP I must speak against this injustice'

'As a BJP MP I must speak against this injustice'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'For a Dalit boy to reach the PhD stage, it requires a lot of pain and hard work. He was a scholar, an intelligent student.' 'This is not about the loss of just an individual, but the loss of this nation.'

Hike plans to use artificial intelligence to beat WhatsApp

Hike plans to use artificial intelligence to beat WhatsApp

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Hike will launch brand channels later in 2016.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Relief for tech firms as I-T revokes circular on transfer pricing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Clarifies 'profit-split' will not be only method to compute tax

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Vedanta were the top Nifty gainers.

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Can only suspend non-compliant companies at present owing to a lack of jurisdictional clarity.

Want to mint a fortune? Search for the next big start-up!

Want to mint a fortune? Search for the next big start-up!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

As with stocks, real estate and art, investing in start-ups has emerged as an asset class in itself.

Crime in Bihar: Numbers that Nitish can't boast about

Crime in Bihar: Numbers that Nitish can't boast about

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The political turmoil in Bihar has pushed the law and order to the back burner.

Indian IT is dead!

Indian IT is dead!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

But Indian information technology workers might do better without the companies that held them back, says Mihir S Sharma.

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Overdue on credit card payment? Help at hand from RBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

If you are panic-stricken because of your inability to repay even your minimum amount due on your credit card, help is at hand.

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

With Infosys reportedly increasing the pay packages of senior executives, including executive vice-presidents and a few vice-presidents, threefold, the Indian information technology (IT) services space might well get a new benchmark.

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Govt's tax measures not enough to resuscitate IT firms, say experts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

After setting up a committee under N Rangachary last year to look at taxation issues regarding the sector, the government has issued several notifications in the last eight months.

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Floods expose how Chennai killed its drains

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Experts say poor city planning and inefficient administration turned an unusually high rainfall into a disaster.

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

India and the United States discussed a host of issues, including the security situation in South Asia, East China Sea, anti-piracy operations and America's help in developing two new commands -- space and cyber, during a recent visit of Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne in Washington.

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

After taking over scam-hit Satyam, Techn Mahindra has made many structural changes in the latter to turn it around.

Rupee fall to cushion wage hike impact at Infosys

Rupee fall to cushion wage hike impact at Infosys

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

HCL Technologies and Infosys should benefit more than TCS and Wipro

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

How to create a bestseller

How to create a bestseller

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Shuma Raha finds out how writers are using social media to produce bestsellers.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.