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'We want to work with India's start-up community'

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

An interview with Sridhar Ramaswamy,Senior vice-president, ads and commerce, Google.

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over net neutrality issue

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over net neutrality issue

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Rahul Gandhi took a dig at PM Modi, saying his 'Digital India' scheme cannot become a "euphemism" for an Internet controlled by large remote corporations.

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Regulations shouldn't deprive people of Internet: Facebook

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The new e-mail campaign asks Facebook users to act to save free internet access, while stating that free access to basic internet services is in danger.

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Describing information technology as a change-agent, Modi said IT has the power to transform the country in several ways.

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Floats discussion paper for stakeholders' feedback with a deadline of January 28.

Infosys to beat industry growth rate in 18-30 mths: Sikka

Infosys to beat industry growth rate in 18-30 mths: Sikka

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Beating market expectations, Infosys had reported a 13 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for the third quarter

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Growing protectionism in their main markets - the US and the UK - has forced them to hire local workers, upending the cost arbitrage model they had built their business on.

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Govt to finalise guidelines for BPOs in tier II & III cities

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

BPO, which is growing at 12 per cent annually in the country, is expected to touch $50 billion by 2020 from the present $21 billion.

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Repeat business from existing clients is not coming easily and companies are still in the process of building digital capabilities

Brexit woes: Indian IT firms must innovate to survive

Brexit woes: Indian IT firms must innovate to survive

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The challenge for Indian software is clear. A good part of its bread and butter business - writing code and maintaining software systems - is being automated, reducing revenue streams and work for lower level employees

Visa processing time for IT firms may get longer

Visa processing time for IT firms may get longer

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

If shutdown stays for an extended period, there would be an overall macroeconomic impact that may affect the IT industry.

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani.

If you could be in Davos...

If you could be in Davos...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

What's hot? What's not? What's next? C P Gurnani shares his highlights of the World Economic Forum Annual Summit in Davos.

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Trump signs executive order to review H-1B visa programme

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

He said his administration is going to enforce 'Hire American' rules that are designed to protect jobs and wages of workers in the United States.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Infosys Q4 net grows 16.2% to Rs 3,597 crore

Infosys Q4 net grows 16.2% to Rs 3,597 crore

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Revenue rose 23.4 per cent to Rs 1,655 crore

The drawback in Modi's big plan to fund start-ups

The drawback in Modi's big plan to fund start-ups

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Practising Indira Gandhi's brand of socialism today will not just be anachronistic but also economically harmful.

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

During assembly in the morning students held up posters.

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

H-1B workers have minimal skills, says Infosys whistleblower

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Wipro is using this in-house innovation to automate internal functions such as helpdesk management

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

While the first wave of moving work to India was driven by cost considerations, increasingly companies are banking on local talent to add value to their business by jointly developing products and solutions.

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Brexit: Bear shadow on India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Firms to find alternative export routes or face increased trade barriers

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Not outsourcing, this is right sourcing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keshav Murugesh, CEO of the Nasdaq-listed WNS, discusses the impact of the Trump administration on BPO and BPM industry with Ayan Pramanik.

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Amazon is working on deepening its engagement with young technology companies in the country.

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Is Bharat ready for a Digital India?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

More than 250,000 gram panchayats are yet to be connected through broadband.

Are achche din here for India's IT sector?

Are achche din here for India's IT sector?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

A new motivation needs to spread through the existing ranks to upskill and reskill themselves in the 55 new job roles for digital, says Ganesh Natarajan.

The half story-teller, half businessman

The half story-teller, half businessman

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Chetan Bhagat turns entrepreneur by getting into the movie business with Half Girlfriend.

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

'Google tax' looms large: Online products may cost more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Court cases likely over interpretation of the new levy proposed in the Budget for digital economy.

Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups

Tables turn as potential employees ask tough questions to start-ups

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

One of the reasons behind the changing trend is that the applicants are spoiled for choice

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

A billion Indians on Pichai's homecoming radar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Pichai will visit India accompanied by the heads of various Google business units

Indian startups' American dreams

Indian startups' American dreams

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Indian entrepreneurs increasingly looking to sell their products in US

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Teams of students and coders demonstrated in 24 hours diverse programmes impacting health and livelihood issues with use of a personal identity number.

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India Inc had cheered Donald Trump's decision to scrap TPP, but now there is a growing sense that it won't really lead to positive growth in trade with the US. Subhayan Chakraborty reports.

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.

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.

Belgian blow to trade pact

Belgian blow to trade pact

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.