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Weekend round-up of Leagues around Europe

Weekend round-up of Leagues around Europe

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Liverpool peeled away the gloom enveloping their season with a 2-0 home win over Premier League champions and fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

Wipro bags IT infrastructure deal from 7-Eleven in Australia

Wipro bags IT infrastructure deal from 7-Eleven in Australia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The project will improve business functionality at 7-Eleven through the deployment of a consolidated, real-time transactional and reporting infrastructure.

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Wipro sets up $100-mn VC fund to invest in start-ups

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Wipro, has set up a venture capital (VC) fund that will look at investing in early-to-middle stage technology start-ups globally.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

Fed Cup: Ankita, Karman ensure India stay in Group I

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

India retained their place in the Asia/Oceania Group I in the Fed Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the relegation Play-off in New Delhi on Saturday.

The winner takes it all? Not always

The winner takes it all? Not always

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

For alpha males -- highly aggressive men who are usually at the helm of affairs -- life is not a picnic. Deeper issues invariably plague most, which they are unable to cope with. Jayalakshmi Sengupta probes their psyche and disposition.

Mahindra Satyam bags GSK deal

Mahindra Satyam bags GSK deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Mahindra Satyam on Thursday said it has signed a five-year multi-million dollar deal with UK-based GlaxoSmithKline to provide SAP and other critical systems support.Satyam has been working with GSK since 2002 in providing IT application development and support services, Mahindra Satyam said in a statement.

'We are open to strategic acquisition of Satyam'

'We are open to strategic acquisition of Satyam'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

When the firm decides what to do, we will evaluate it.

Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group

Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

A dogged Somdev Devvarman scripted a spectacular win over South Africa's Rik De Voest in a high-voltage marathon five-setter to clear India's passage into the elite Davis Cup World Group after a long wait of 11 years in Johannesburg, on Sunday. Tenacity of Somdev and Voest engineered a prodigious tennis game which the Indian won 3-6, 6-7(3), 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-4.

How much are key employees worth?

How much are key employees worth?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Timely tips for calculating the right pay package for big decision-makers.

How to keep your skin happily hydrated

How to keep your skin happily hydrated

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

We all want a glowing complexion, but no amount of makeup can help if the skin isn't supple and nourished from within. Start out on the right note with moisturisation; that's where that coveted healthy flush begins.

Axon board to vote in favour of HCL Tech

Axon board to vote in favour of HCL Tech

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The shares represent around 0.2 per cent of the existing issued share capital of Axon. The undertakings, according to a BSE announcement, remain binding even if a higher offer is made by a third party, but cease to be binding if the HCL scheme is withdrawn or lapses, or if the HCL acquisition is implemented by way of a takeover offer.

Fit-again Stosur energised by semi-final run

Fit-again Stosur energised by semi-final run

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Twenty months after she could barely climb out of bed or even lift a racket, Samantha Stosur will be trying to become the first Australian woman in three decades to reach the French Open singles final.

Infosys to thrive on Axon boost

Infosys to thrive on Axon boost

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

The strategic buyout of Axon will increase Infosys' share in the high-growth SAP segment and consolidate its position in Europe.

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

French Open PIX: Sinner stuns Zverev; Halep, Bertens ousted

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 8 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Sunday.

Boult expects Kiwi batsmen to look at Patel for inspiration

Boult expects Kiwi batsmen to look at Patel for inspiration

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

The energy-sapping weather in Kolkata has severely tested the New Zealanders with paceman Trent Boult saying that he has never played in such hot and humid conditions.

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Infosys appoints Salil S Parekh as CEO, MD

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Parekh, who is joining the company from Capgemini, will take over on January 2, 2018..

'Slowdown? Time of big opportunity'

'Slowdown? Time of big opportunity'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

A McKinsey study on the last slowdown of 2001-2002 showed the companies that emerged successfully from the downturn were those that used their cash, did lots of mergers and acquisitions, and stepped on the accelerator.

Maruti cuts production at Gurgaon plant by 5%

Maruti cuts production at Gurgaon plant by 5%

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

The unit has a manufacturing capacity of 700,000 cars in two shifts. This means the Japanese major is cutting production by 35,000 cars as higher loan rates and a slowing economy sapped demand for automobiles. Sales at Maruti, 54 per cent owned by Suzuki, fell 7 per cent in October. India is the biggest global market for Suzuki, Japan's second-largest minicar maker.

Infosys eyes acquisitions in Europe, Japan

Infosys eyes acquisitions in Europe, Japan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

India's second largest software and services exporter Infosys Technologies is keen on acquisitions in Europe and Japan and in the areas of consulting, SAP implementation and BPO. Senior officials of the company said that they would be comfortable with a deal size of $600-700 million (around Rs 2,930-3,420 crore).

Genpact buys out Axis

Genpact buys out Axis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Genpact, the country's largest business process outsourcing firm, today announced the acquisition of Axis Risk Consulting, a risk consulting firm, for an undisclosed sum.

IT cos open doors for visually challenged

IT cos open doors for visually challenged

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

As part of their special responsibilities, Information Technology industry in India is slowly opening its eyes towards the visually challenged by offering them jobs, training and even taking up infrastructural modifications to accommodate them.

Tax shadow over software MNCs

Tax shadow over software MNCs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Multinational software firms like Microsoft, SAP and Oracle -- which license software and earn royalty on it from Indian customers -- are facing the heat from assessing officers if they have not paid taxes on the gross royalty income. According to a ruling by New Delhi-based commissioner Income Tax (Appeal), Microsoft has to cough up over Rs 700 crore in taxes and interest for the period 1999 to 2005.

Dhoni blasts Mishra in nets to clear fitness doubts at World T20

Dhoni blasts Mishra in nets to clear fitness doubts at World T20

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday took leg-spinner Amit Mishra to the cleaners during a net session in Fatullah, clearing all the doubts about his fitness for the World T20.

Who was better: Federer or Roddick?

Who was better: Federer or Roddick?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2009

Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in an epic final at Wimbledon on Sunday. But did the Swiss ace deserve the crown? Who do you feel was the better player today? Have your say.

HCL Tech purchases 6.71 mn Axon shares

HCL Tech purchases 6.71 mn Axon shares

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

On September 26, HCL Technologies announced the terms of a cash offer to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Axon at a price of 650 pence per Axon share. On October 8, HCL EAS, the indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HCL Technologies, acquired 3,01,623 Axon shares which represent approximately 0.47 per cent of the current issued share capital of Axon.

PHOTOS: Latham, Taylor overshadow Kohli as NZ outclass India

PHOTOS: Latham, Taylor overshadow Kohli as NZ outclass India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

New Zealand batsmen showed clinical efficiency in a tricky chase to spoil Virat Kohli's milestone match with a comfortable six-wicket victory over India in the opening One-Day International, in Mumbai on Sunday.

Axon race: HCL gets a free run as Infy pulls out

Axon race: HCL gets a free run as Infy pulls out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Infosys had bid at 600 pence a share for the UK company. Infosys will get the one per cent inducement fee that Axon has to pay to the party unable to close the deal.

HCL counters Infy bid for UK-based Axon

HCL counters Infy bid for UK-based Axon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Raises offer 8.3 per cent; Infosys says it is 'considering its position'.

Wipro set to acquire German firm

Wipro set to acquire German firm

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Wipro Technologies, an information technology and outsourcing company, is poised to acquire the IT arm of a major company in Germany.

Infy increasing use of automation to mitigate cost, pricing pressure

Infy increasing use of automation to mitigate cost, pricing pressure

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

We have to really focus on improving productivity: infy, COO

As legacy business slows, Mindtree eyes IPs in new-age tech

As legacy business slows, Mindtree eyes IPs in new-age tech

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The move comes at a time when the traditional software maintenance and support works, once the bread and butter for export-driven IT services business, are slowly drying up.

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Study US: 10 things to remember when you land

Study US: 10 things to remember when you land

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

There are a few things you need to keep in mind before you can leave the airport.

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

As Sikka resigns, Rs 22,519 crore wiped out from Infosys m-cap

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Infosys was the worst performer among the bluechips on both the key indices.

Below my dignity to respond to baseless insinuations: Murthy

Below my dignity to respond to baseless insinuations: Murthy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Murthy said he was anguished by the allegations, tone and tenor of statements made by the Infosys board.

US recession and what needs to be done

US recession and what needs to be done

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

As the economy teeters between bad and worse, one question looms: What's the best course of action? Here's what can be done. And what can't

Almagro wins Brazil Open

Almagro wins Brazil Open

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Spain's Nicolas Almagro beat top-seeded compatriot Carlos Moya 7-6, 3-6, 7-5 to claim his third ATP title.

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

West Bengal: Maoists attack police camp

West Bengal: Maoists attack police camp

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

A group of about 20-25 rebels started firing at the camp, under Belpahari police station, around 9 pm.