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IT firms slug it out on engg campuses

IT firms slug it out on engg campuses

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

To get the best talent, they put stiff riders for recruitment.

SC finds Bhushan guilty of contempt, sentencing on Aug 20

SC finds Bhushan guilty of contempt, sentencing on Aug 20

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

A contemnor can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend up to six months or with a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or with both.

Real reason why top IT cos have reported a decline in assets

Real reason why top IT cos have reported a decline in assets

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The combined assets of the top five - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra were down one per cent to Rs 27,7400 crore at the end of 2017-18, from Rs 28,0100 crore a year before.

Bihar court summons Owaisi for objecting Yakub Memon's hanging

Bihar court summons Owaisi for objecting Yakub Memon's hanging

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A Vaishali court in Bihar's Hajipur on Wednesday issued summons to All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi to appear personally before it on August 11 in connection with his reaction against awarding of capital punishement to Mumbai blast accused Yakub Menon last year.

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

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.

Court summons SpiceJet, Kalanithi Maran as accused in IT cases

Court summons SpiceJet, Kalanithi Maran as accused in IT cases

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Kalanithi Maran and another top company official have been summoned as accused by a Delhi court in two tax evasion cases.

RBI extends loan restructuring facility to India Inc

RBI extends loan restructuring facility to India Inc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Stressed MSME borrowers would be eligible for restructuring of debt, if their accounts were classified standard.

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Rahul Gandhi dared BJP leader Subramanian Swamy to make public his British passport number and other relevant documents.

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.

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.

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Cops fired at Dubey in self-defence: UP govt to SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The top police officer denied that Dubey had surrendered at Ujjain and said that the accused who was on the run was identified at the Mahakaal Temple by the Samiti authorities as well as the policemen at the temple premises.

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.

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Referring to various media reports showing the 'unfortunate and miserable conditions' of migrant labourers walking on foot and cycling long distances after the lockdown, the top court issued notices to the Centre, the states and union territories and sought their replies by May 28.

Sanctions against Iran no solution, says India

Sanctions against Iran no solution, says India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Even as United States President Barack Obama's efforts to reach out to Iran to dissuade Teheran for developing a nuclear weapons capability have apparently failed miserably and the talk in Washington is now about slapping Iran with punitive sanctions, with some in the US Congress even suggesting military action, India has counseled dialogue and warned that sanctions and anti-Iran fervour could further destabilise the region.

Constable guarding JK minister's house flees with rifle, ammo

Constable guarding JK minister's house flees with rifle, ammo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A police guard posted at the residence of a senior Jammu and Kashmir minister has fled along with 2 automatic rifles and large quantity of ammunition, according to a senior police officer.

ISI planned to target Koyna dam

ISI planned to target Koyna dam

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Javed Mozawalla the alleged ISI spy was arrested by the Crime Branch a fortnight back, Mozawalla in his interrogation had told the cops that he was told to get the photographs of Koyna dam by his handlers in the Pakistan consulate.

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Chanda Kochhar joins the ISB board

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Three new directors including private sector lender ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and Citigroup South Asia head Mark Robinson have joined the board of Indian School of Business (ISB).

Juvenile convict in Nirbhaya gang-rape case to stay 'in NGO custody': Sources

Juvenile convict in Nirbhaya gang-rape case to stay 'in NGO custody': Sources

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The juvenile convict in the 'Nirbhaya' gang-rape case of 2012 won't be released from jail and will be under the monitoring of an NGO for a year, sources said.

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

Three IT firms bag $600 million Walmart deal

Three IT firms bag $600 million Walmart deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Walmart has selected three IT vendors in India -- Infosys Technologies, Cognizant Technology Solutions and UST Global -- for multi-year contracts worth over $600 million (around Rs 2,750 crore).

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

MP court issues notices to Raj, MNS legislators

MP court issues notices to Raj, MNS legislators

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Taking cognizance of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's attack on Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi for taking his oath in Hindi, a local court has issued notices against party chief Raj Thackeray and four suspended party Members of Legislative Assembly.Chief Judicial Magistrate R R Badodiya issued notices on Wednesday against Raj Thackeray and four other MLAs -- Shishir Shinde, Ramesh Wanjale, Vasant Gite and Ram Kadam -- and asked them to appear before the court.

EC orders FIR against Kejriwal for bribe remarks

EC orders FIR against Kejriwal for bribe remarks

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

The poll body also termed as "scurrilous" the AAP leader's claim that the Commission is encouraging bribery by restraining him from uttering such statements.

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.

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.

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

'We have lost a strategist of the highest order'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

In the demise of C K Prahalad, the corporate world has lost a management guru and a corporate strategist of the highest order. While he will indeed be missed by all in the corporate world, his lifelong commitment and work towards helping shape the future of global economy will inspire and guide leaders all over the world for a long time to come. His fresh and ever-evolving business insights, and the sheer depth and breadth of his knowledge helped entrepreneurial ambitions

'You don't need any of these 10 drugs'

'You don't need any of these 10 drugs'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'The vast majority of people are going to get better.' 'And the small fraction, who are not going to get better, unfortunately, there's no drug that we have that can that can alter the trajectory.'

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.

Hearing on Rathore's appeal adjourned

Hearing on Rathore's appeal adjourned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

A local court in Chandigarh on Wednesday adjourned till March 10 the hearing on the appeal of SPS Rathore against the six-month sentence in the Ruchika molestation case, taking into cognizance that the former Haryana director general of police was still recovering from the assault on him two days back.

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pakistan has drawn the attention of the United Nations to what it said was India's "intention" to escalate tension on the Line of Control by launching artillery barrages, which were threatening regional peace and security.

Nooyi, Ramani Ayer among best US CEOs

Nooyi, Ramani Ayer among best US CEOs

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Praising them for "being forthright and transparent with shareholders", a magazine has named three India-origin chief executives-- Indra Nooyi, Francisco D'Souza and Ramani Ayer among the best CEOs in the US.

Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

It's the second time Nasscom has projected single-digit growth in a decade.

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.

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Many other Indians are heading the businesses at companies abroad.

Finance firms defer hiring, students worried

Finance firms defer hiring, students worried

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

McKinsey, RBS postpone placements by three to six months

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.

My food is laced with sedatives, alleges Kasab

My food is laced with sedatives, alleges Kasab

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab has complained to the 26/11 terror trial court that food given to him in jail is laced with tranquilisers but medical experts have said there is no truth in his allegations, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Kolkata gymnasts take the Internet by storm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

After taking the Internet by storm, these young gymnasts from Kolkata were congratulated by Nadia Comaneci.