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Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A journalist has shared a screenshot in which a question was asked to Google Gemini about Modi.

How to get a job at Cognizant!

How to get a job at Cognizant!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

This global workforce reshapes how companies around the world operate, innovate and compete, informs Shankar Srinivasan, Chief People Officer, Cognizant

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The move will strengthen its revenues by about $100 million.

Shortage of beds, drugs unacceptable: HC on Maha hospital deaths

Shortage of beds, drugs unacceptable: HC on Maha hospital deaths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Bombay HC also sought details from the Maharashtra government.

Cognizant topples Infy as No 2 IT firm in India

Cognizant topples Infy as No 2 IT firm in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Last year in the same quarter, Cognizant had toppled Wipro as the third largest software exporter in India.

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Congress has promised to introduce the 'Mahalaxmi Scheme' in the poll manifesto which will provide Rs 1 lakh annually to the poor to alleviate poverty.

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the order "state-sponsored bigotry".

Cognizant to hire 4000 people

Cognizant to hire 4000 people

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Chennai-based Cognizant Technology Solutions is to invest about Rs 185 crore (Rs 1.85 billion) on expansion of its facilities in the country this year, a top executive of the company said on Monday.

TCS, Cognizant get BoA approval for SEZ

TCS, Cognizant get BoA approval for SEZ

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

BoA has given formal approval to 15 special economic zones, including those of TCS and Cognizant, and in-principle nod to five, Commerce Secretary and BoA Chairman G K Pillai told reporters after the meeting in New Delhi.

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Everybody is excited about the New York event. Everybody wants to see him.' 'Imagine traveling from as far as the West Coast, it's a testament to Modiji.'

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said when an accused appears before a court in pursuance of a summons, the agency will have to apply to the court concerned to get his custody.

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Why Cognizant has cut revenue growth estimate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Rajeev Mehta, chief executive for IT services, believes this is due to a few client-specific issues, saying the overall business environment continues to look good.

CEO explains why Cognizant is going slow on large buys

CEO explains why Cognizant is going slow on large buys

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Rajeev Mehta, chief executive officer for IT services, explains to Business Standard that the company was faced with some client-specific issues, which led to this.

How Cognizant grew one step at a time

How Cognizant grew one step at a time

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Relative to its competitors such as Infosys, Wipro and TCS, Cognizant's spending on sales and marketing is 50% higher, says an expert.

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Bikaner BJP minority morcha district president Usman Ghani, who expressed displeasure with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks in Rajasthan, was on Wednesday expelled from the party for 'tarnishing' its image.

Cognizant plans 3,500-seat centre in Chennai

Cognizant plans 3,500-seat centre in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions on Monday announced Rs 115 crore investments in Chennai for setting up a training academy and two software development blocks, which can accommodate 3,500 employees.

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

IT services major Cognizant has said it expects to hire over 10,000 IT professionals in the US over the next three years, expanding its workforce in the North American nation to more than 39,000.

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

IPL matches in Bengaluru under NGT scanner

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

Cognizant to hire 18,000 IT pros this year

Cognizant to hire 18,000 IT pros this year

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Software firm Cognizant Technology Solutions will be recruiting about 18,000 IT professionals before the year end in addition to the present 38,000 workforce, a top company official said on Saturday.

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The order came following a petition in the high court seeking direction to the police to ensure protection to Opposition party workers in the wake of alleged post-poll violence in some places of the state following the elections.

Cognizant to set up 2nd unit in Kolkata

Cognizant to set up 2nd unit in Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Cognizant will set up its second IT and business process outsourcing services infrastructure in Kolkata with an investment of close to Rs 188 crore (Rs 1.88 billion) by end of 2008 on land acquisition, facilities construction and furnishing.

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Invest In Stocks, Gold Or Bitcoin?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'We expect market consolidation and recommend buying during market dips.'

Cognizant lowers its revenue guidance on 'slow demand'

Cognizant lowers its revenue guidance on 'slow demand'

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Information technology services company Cognizant Technology Solutions on Monday met its revenue guidance given for the quarter ended March 30 and projected its April-June revenues to cross those of Infosys, something long anticipated in industry circles.

Cognizant charged with H1-B visa abuse by US staff

Cognizant charged with H1-B visa abuse by US staff

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Eighteen American information technology professionals have filed a civil lawsuit against its former employer, Cognizant, for replacing them with people from India who were hired by the IT major on H-1B visas.

Cognizant Q1 net rises to $285.50 mn

Cognizant Q1 net rises to $285.50 mn

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has posted a 57 per cent increase in revenue at $285.50 million in the first quarter of 2006, as against $181.70 million during the corresponding period last year.

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

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Such gaming zones and recreational facilities have come up without the necessary approvals from competent authorities, the bench of Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai observed.

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

As the job markets open up, top IT services firms may look at a tiered strategy in which they hire entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

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.

Google clarifies on chatbot's 'objectionable' response on Modi

Google clarifies on chatbot's 'objectionable' response on Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

On Friday, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar had warned that Google's AI tool Gemini's response to a question around the Prime Minister is in direct violation of IT rules as well as several provisions of the criminal code.