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'IT cos in India to shed 5-10% of mid-level workforce'

'IT cos in India to shed 5-10% of mid-level workforce'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Ex-Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan said the IT companies 'have to get employees who understand new technologies, they have to get rid of some of the employees, who are more on the legacy, and try to attract talent which is more digital'.

Virus invisible, but our corona warriors are invincible: PM

Virus invisible, but our corona warriors are invincible: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Modi said that violence, abuse and rude behaviour against frontline workers is not acceptable

Aditya Pancholi gets 1-year imprisonment

Aditya Pancholi gets 1-year imprisonment

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A local court convicted the actor and sentenced him to one-year imprisonment for assaulting his neighbour.

Sensex ends below 26,000 amid volatile trade

Sensex ends below 26,000 amid volatile trade

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Sensex lost 76 points to end at 25,589 while Nifty shed 23 points to end at 7,649.

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

TT player Soumyajit suspended over rape allegation; dropped from CWG squad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

India's table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh has been provisionally suspended by his country's governing body after an 18-year-old woman filed a rape allegation against him with the police.

India Inc opens up purse for employee retention

India Inc opens up purse for employee retention

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Employees of some top Indian companies were in for a pleasant surprise when they received a mail from their HR team announcing a hike in salaries and bonuses. Led by IT firms and start-ups, HR managers say that while some have offered cash and stock options, others are in a wait-and-watch mode and add the trend will pick up in other sectors. For example, IT giant Cognizant - which had an attrition rate of 19 per cent in the December quarter - has established a $30-million employee retention fund in order to bring down the high attrition rate.

SC says COVID-19 situation has worsened in Delhi, Gujarat

SC says COVID-19 situation has worsened in Delhi, Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The court said the situation is "going out of control" in Gujarat.

Jobs for science graduates

Jobs for science graduates

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Cognizant Technology Solutions invites Science graduates and post-graduates to join their work force.

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Kalra was banned from Ranji Trophy as well as U-23 tournaments on a complaint filed by former Delhi captain Kirti Azad's faction, alleging that the left-handed opener has fudged his age since the U-16 level.

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Cognizant jumps 13 ranks to become 4th most valued.

Government issues ordinance banning e-cigarettes

Government issues ordinance banning e-cigarettes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

First time violators will face a jail term of up to one year and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. For subsequent offences, a jail term of up to three years or a fine of Rs 5 lakh, or both according to the ordinance.

Infosys to dole out promotions every quarter

Infosys to dole out promotions every quarter

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The country's second-largest software services company, which has trailed peers Tata Consultancy Services and Cognizant on growth, is also looking at weeding out non-performers to improve efficiency.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Can Indian IT do away with offshore delivery tag?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sikka's regret over lack of strategic talk with clients hints at larger problem

Investors lose Rs 2.22 lakh cr as stocks plunge

Investors lose Rs 2.22 lakh cr as stocks plunge

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

All BSE sectoral indices ended in the red, with oil and gas, bankex, capital goods and finance falling up to 3.04 per cent.

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

On legal front, Wankhede, who the NCB asserted has an impeccable service record, failed to get any relief related to an affidavit on the sensational extortion claims made by the independent witness, Prabhakar Sail, with a special court saying it cannot pass a blanket order barring courts from taking cognisance of the document.

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Even bypoll win won't smoothen things for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'New Delhi is in a perpetual dilemma. It can't do without Yediyurappa, but it doesn't want a powerful CM. It stokes the opponents within against him. The result is he has never settled down in office, even in the present tenure'

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Airlines seek govt help to pay salary

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Chief executive officers of airlines have asked the government to bear 50 per cent of three months' salaries of employees.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

6 Indian firms storm BW's Infotech 100 list

6 Indian firms storm BW's Infotech 100 list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant and Satyam and Bharti Tele-Ventures figure in the elite list.

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

TCS, Wipro spend crores on US lobbying in 2013

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The two company spent about over Rs 3.15 crore.

HC objects to posters put up of shaming anti-CAA protesters

HC objects to posters put up of shaming anti-CAA protesters

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Taking up the matter on Sunday, a bench comprising Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Ramesh Sinha, termed the action of Uttar Pradesh authorities as "highly unjust" and said it was an absolute encroachment on personal liberty of individuals.

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Infosys, TCS, HCL brace for good times

Infosys, TCS, HCL brace for good times

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Efficiency gains from technology will be the key weapon for IT firms in FY15.

Who is to be blamed for Infosys' poor performance?

Who is to be blamed for Infosys' poor performance?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Since August 2011, the company has not only lost out to closest peer Cognizant but also increased the gap with larger competitor TCS.

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Centre objected to the review petition and said that the basic grounds for seeking review of the verdict are the same as they were in the main petition.

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is likely to maintain its leadership position over the next three years backed by a strong and satisfied client base.

Anger gives way to euphoria @ Campa Cola society

Anger gives way to euphoria @ Campa Cola society

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

In a relief to hundreds of agitating residents of Mumbai's Campa Cola society, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed forthwith the demolition of unauthorised flats in the compound till May 31, 2014.

'Washington felt like a war zone'

'Washington felt like a war zone'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Even as the National Guard kept up the show of strength, safety was kept in mind.' 'Their guns were not loaded. They didn't want to scare people unless they posed a threat.'

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Can 4-month-old child protest? SC on death of infant at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The top court issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their responses on the issue.

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

How IT services firms plan to protect clients from cyber threat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

In the last couple of months, top Indian IT services providers, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech have announced setting up cyber threat management centres in the US and Europe.

IDBI chairman arrested, released

IDBI chairman arrested, released

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Chairman of Industrial Development Bank of India, V P Shetty, was on Friday arrested for allegedly making casteist remarks against IDBI General Manager B W Ramteke.

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

8 killed as bus rams into truck on Noida expressway

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The incident took place under Rabupura police station limits around 5 am. The bus belongs to Auraiya depot.

President approves ordinance to protect medics

President approves ordinance to protect medics

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The law provides for compensation for injury to healthcare service personnel or for causing damage or loss to property.

H-1B visa issue: IT firms moving from era of locations to skills

H-1B visa issue: IT firms moving from era of locations to skills

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Where do Indian IT firms stand compared to their global peers in this journey of transformation? Ayan Pramanik seeks answers from IT services analyst Phil Fersht.

Want to sell more? Forget salesmen!

Want to sell more? Forget salesmen!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004