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Chennai floods to impact margins by 100-120 bps in Q3: Mphasis

Chennai floods to impact margins by 100-120 bps in Q3: Mphasis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The unprecedented rainfall in Chennai during the first week of December and the resultant flooding had impacted the business operations of companies operating in Chennai

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.

Lower MF entry, exit loads for rich people?

Lower MF entry, exit loads for rich people?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Several investors opine that mutual funds have been making a distinction between subscribers based on their investment values. Investors with high value net investments are charged nil or lesser entry & exit loads. The MFs have been justifying this by saying that it helps them to get more subscriptions and enables them to invest in large-cap and high-value Sensex stocks.

TCS to commence share buyback of Rs 16,000 cr from May 18

TCS to commence share buyback of Rs 16,000 cr from May 18

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The buyback, if successful, will surpass RIL's 2012 share repurchase of Rs 10,400 cr

'The odds are against West Bengal'

'The odds are against West Bengal'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Indian American and Indian entrepreneurs believe the West Bengal government, which is projecting the state as an ideal investment destination for information technology and hi-tech industries, has to go a long way before it can become India's number one hub for such industries.

Now Tech Mahindra joins the pink slip club

Now Tech Mahindra joins the pink slip club

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The firm, which has sacked 1,000 employees, says nothing new about it, laggards weeded out every year, this year is no different

Did she or didn't she? Mystery around Lalu's daughter's speech at Harvard

Did she or didn't she? Mystery around Lalu's daughter's speech at Harvard

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The American university has said that Misa Bharti did not speak at the event and she was just a guest

America's youngest Indian CEO

America's youngest Indian CEO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

'Francisco D'Souza, 39, heads what is now the largest public company run by a 40-or-under CEO, though his $ 5.7-billion Cognizant Technology Solutions is dwarfed by the $ 16.9-billion Yahoo!.' Forbes said. 'D'Souza has been an officer at Cognizant for 11 years now, chief executive since 2007, and chief operating officer since 2003, when he was a mere 33.'

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

TCS buys digital design firm W12 Studios, its 1st acquisition in 5 years

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

W12 Studios will be part of TCS Interactive, further strengthening the already impressive array of creative and experience services it offers

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.

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.

Lakshmi Narayanan is new Nasscom chairman

Lakshmi Narayanan is new Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Ganesh Natarajan, deputy chairman and managing director, Zensar Technologies Limited has been appointed vice chairman, Nasscom for the current year.

Commission probes BCCI's 'monopolistic' practices

Commission probes BCCI's 'monopolistic' practices

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The slugfest between BCCI and rival ICL has taken a new twist, with anti-monopoly watchdog MRTPC initiating an investigation against the cricket board.

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.

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.

Indian IT captured quarter of top 100 outsourcing deals in 2014

Indian IT captured quarter of top 100 outsourcing deals in 2014

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Top five vendors captured more than 50% of the total contract value.

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.

Kochi's Infopark attracts Rs 3,000 cr investment

Kochi's Infopark attracts Rs 3,000 cr investment

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Kochi's Infopark has managed to get Rs 3,000 cr investment.

'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.

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court directed that the voting in the assembly will not be on the basis of secret ballot and the entire proceeding will have to be telecast live.

Atharva 2006 at TAPMI

Atharva 2006 at TAPMI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal, invites business school students and corporates to attend its annual management festival, Atharva 2006.

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.

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

What lessons brands must learn from Tamil Nadu floods

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Brands should do something, but it should be done discreetly.

US expects 40 per cent rise in visa applications

US expects 40 per cent rise in visa applications

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

The application for visas to the United States is likely to increase by about 40-50 per cent in the coming five years, said Henry V Jardine, Consul General of the United States at the Bengal National Chamber Of Commerce and Industries in Kolkata.

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Phew! IT companies return to hire at B-schools

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

After last year's lull, number of offers jump by 15%.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

Free ring tones: MRTPC notices to mobile operators

Free ring tones: MRTPC notices to mobile operators

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has issued notices to mobile operators Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Hutchison on a complaint over downloading of ring tones.

Flouting EC norms, Munde spent Rs 8 crore on poll campaign

Flouting EC norms, Munde spent Rs 8 crore on poll campaign

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde has stoked a controversy by his candid admission about spending Rs 8 crore on his 2009 Lok Sabha campaign, with Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil demanding that the Election Commission take cognizance and decide on whether to allow him to contest again.

TCS is world's best IT service provider

TCS is world's best IT service provider

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Tata Consultancy Services topped the list of top 10 best performing IT service providers worldwide rated by Global Services, a specialised publication for IT businesses.

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.

Court issues fresh notice to boxer Vijender for turning pro

Court issues fresh notice to boxer Vijender for turning pro

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday issued a fresh notice to boxer Vijender Singh on him joining professional boxing.

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Para-athlete accuses for cruelty, Railways clarify

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

International para-athlete turned social worker Suvarna Raj on Sunday alleged that she was allotted an upper berth on a Nagpur-Delhi train even though she is physically handicapped.

Infosys comes down hard on quitting employees

Infosys comes down hard on quitting employees

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Infosys is binding its employees with a contract that forbids them from joining the company's customers and competitors when they quit. Is this fair?

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

IT firms to hire 20,000 in W Bengal

IT firms to hire 20,000 in W Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The information technology sector in West Bengal is likely to see addition of 20,000 jobs in 2008. The state currently has about 300 small to big sized companies and employs 55,000.

Complaints filed against Shetty, Gere

Complaints filed against Shetty, Gere

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Referring to the 'kissing act,' the complainants' lawyer Ramautar Gupta said, "It is all indecency and nudity, which our society cannot tolerate."

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Case registered against Narayana Murthy for remark

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The controversy arose following a statement made by Murthy at a press meet he addressed later at which he defended the playing of instrumental version of the national anthem to avoid embarrassment to foreigners present at the function.

Meet the 1st woman to win Rs 1 cr in Paanchvi Pass

Meet the 1st woman to win Rs 1 cr in Paanchvi Pass

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Pragjyoti Samal, a 24-year-old computer engineer from Bhubaneshwar, Orissa is the first person to win Rs 5 crore on the Shah Rukh Khan-helmed television show Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?

I&B ministry issues notice to fake sting channel

I&B ministry issues notice to fake sting channel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Live India has also been asked to submit its reply by Friday, the official said.

Hyderabad: IT couple's kidnapped son found

Hyderabad: IT couple's kidnapped son found

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

A top police source told PTI that the landline phone in the boy's house was not functioning since the last two weeks, which could be the reason why no ransom call was received.