News for 'Oracle India'

Oracle to double India staff to 6000: Ellison

Oracle to double India staff to 6000: Ellison

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Enthused by India's tremendous growth prospects, global software company Oracle on Thursday launched an e-governance centre of excellence in association with Hewlett Packard at Gurgaon and announced its plans to double its headcount.

Technology Architects Are In Demand

Technology Architects Are In Demand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A tech architect must have certifications across ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft) and Cloud platforms (MS, Google, Low code SAAS platforms such as Salesforce, and ServiceNow).

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Prior to the current role, Pramanik served as Managing Director for Oracle India and Sun Microsystems.

Wanna go to space? Take the Oracle quiz

Wanna go to space? Take the Oracle quiz

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Only the flamboyant Larry Ellison, chairman of Oracle Corporation, would have thought of a space odyssey as a prize for software developers.

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. This development is expected to funnel as much as $3 billion into the domestic markets. Following the latest review undertaken by global index provider MSCI, India's weighting in the MSCI EM index will surpass 20 per cent for the first time, narrowing its gap with the current top-weighted China to fewer than 400 basis points.

IPL 2025 from Mar 14: Mark your calendars!

IPL 2025 from Mar 14: Mark your calendars!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Next year's Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting aside similar widows for the event's 2026 and 2027 editions

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at Oracle, Netravalkar juggled academics and cricket with aplomb.

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Trump also said that he has also used the H-1B visa programme.

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19.

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Oracle plans to buy Hexaware centre

Oracle plans to buy Hexaware centre

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

'Jobs Have Evolved, Skill Sets Haven't'

'Jobs Have Evolved, Skill Sets Haven't'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'India has a skill shortage of 56%.' 'This is a very interesting paradox -- the unemployment rate is 6% to 7%, and at the same time 20% of those qualified are unemployed.'

Oracle launches ERP solution for small firms

Oracle launches ERP solution for small firms

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Oracle has announced the availability of a hosted Enterprise Resource Planning solution for small and medium enterptises in India through its certified partner, Zensar.

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'It was about being clear with our plans and executing our processes rather than thinking about who we are facing and what the result would be. I'm glad that first spell worked for me," he added about his effort last night.'

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and the United States at the Nassau County Cricket Ground, in New York, on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Mumbaikar Guides USA To Stun Pakistan

Mumbaikar Guides USA To Stun Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Saurabh Netravalkar stunned tournament favourites Pakistan in a thrilling encounter.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Why top Indian IT gurus are changing jobs

Why top Indian IT gurus are changing jobs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Blame it on improved business climate, restructuring within companies or just the basic need to pursue better opportunities -- the Indian information technology industry is seeing heavy churn at the top.

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Sky is the limit, we are ending with heaps of learnings: Corey Anderson on USA's T20 WC campaign

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Saurabh Netravalkar And The H-1B Dream

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The US needs to understand that it could potentially lose out on attracting several Netravalkars in the future if it curbs the influx of such industrious Indian immigrants, argues Vishal Menon.

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.

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

Mid, smallcap indices stay afloat in choppy January

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have managed to stay afloat in a volatile January that saw the frontline indices hit their respective 52-week high levels and then slip. While the S&P BSE Sensex has lost over 2 per cent thus far in January, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices have gained nearly 2.5 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively during this period.

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

With Western corporations, including Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, shutting down their operations in Russia, the rest of the world has become acutely aware of its dependence on a clutch of technology service providers.

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It's been 16 years since Rajeev Samant launched the first Sula wine by selling 50,000 cases. Today Sula is on track to sell a million cases this year.

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bribe for Goa project estimated at $976,630

Jugaad rocks! India is best for entrepreneurs

Jugaad rocks! India is best for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

According to the Global Entrepreneurial Report India is the global leader for entrepreneurism.

The 20 best IT employers in India

The 20 best IT employers in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

The Dataquest-IDC best employer top 20 list is made up of a mix of firms Indian IT firms and the India development centres of software multinationals.

Naidu, India's leading reformer

Naidu, India's leading reformer

Rediff.com12 May 2004

64% employees trust robots more than managers

64% employees trust robots more than managers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

A survey conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace revealed that 82% employees think robots can do things better than their managers.

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

CBI files FIR in Air India software procurement 'scam'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The CVC had asked the CBI to probe the 'irregularities in the tendering process and award of contract and undue benefit caused to the SAP/IBM'.

Will Obama's new tax proposal affect India?

Will Obama's new tax proposal affect India?

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Most large American companies earn more than 50 per cent of their revenue from markets outside the US and will be affected by the proposed tax reforms. Business groups in the US had assailed the proposal, arguing it would subject them to far higher taxes than their foreign competitors must pay and ultimately endanger US jobs. Global companies that earn profits in India are subject to a tax rate of 33.9 per cent and the impact of the proposed reforms on them would be marginal.

IT majors' product plans put them at risk of cannibalisation

IT majors' product plans put them at risk of cannibalisation

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Their plan to build a product portfolio will discourage global software vendors such as Oracle, Microsoft and Fidelity, among others, from building a strategic relationship with these big Indian IT firms, reports Debasis Mohapatra.