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India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

India, Canada expel diplomats amid deepening rift

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats and announced withdrawing its high commissioner and other 'targeted' officials from Canada after strongly dismissing Ottawa's allegations linking the envoy to a probe into the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in a major downturn in already frosty ties between the two nations.

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Sandeshkhali violence: NCPCR seeks probe into cruelty on child

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The report indicates that the miscreants forcibly entered her house and physically assaulted her. Shockingly, they also snatched her infant daughter and callously threw her away, the commission said.

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

What Cognizant's strong shows mean for Indian IT firms

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

'Cognizant's results indicate that digital related spends can more than offset headwinds in traditional services'

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

Man missing from police custody declared dead, found alive 14 years later

Man missing from police custody declared dead, found alive 14 years later

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The case dates back to 2005, when the Punjab police arrested a man under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and later claimed that he escaped from custody. His father filed a habeas corpus and a few days later, a body was found and it was assumed that it was of the accused person arrested under the NDPS charges. Incidentally, the man was found alive after 14 years.

Cognizant opens first Kerala arm

Cognizant opens first Kerala arm

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

In the first phase, 400 professionals would be recruited and trained for the 37,000 square feet new facility housed at the special economic zone notified Muthoot IT park, Cognizant Vice-Chairman Lakshmi Narayanan told reporters in Koch.

Cognizant loosens purse strings for NGOs

Cognizant loosens purse strings for NGOs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Cognizant Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Cognizant, has extended a financial aid of approximately Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) to Maharashtra-based non-governmental organisations.

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Hiring during a recession and leveraging a stable succession gameplan are just a few amongst many other things that this firm did right.

Wipro not surprised by Cognizant results

Wipro not surprised by Cognizant results

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Cognizant derived 41 per cent of its revenues from financial services.

Cognizant plans a slew of promotions for its employees

Cognizant plans a slew of promotions for its employees

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Buoyed by stellar earnings in the September quarter, IT firm Cognizant said it will offer promotions for its employees at all levels up to managers.

The secret behind Cognizant's amazing success

The secret behind Cognizant's amazing success

Rediff.com26 May 2011

It was in 2008 that the company entered in the Fortune 1000 ranking at 859th position. In three years, it has ascended 375 places to find a place in the prestigious Fortune 500 ranking.

Cognizant Q2 profit up 13% at $420.1 million

Cognizant Q2 profit up 13% at $420.1 million

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

IT services firm Cognizant on Wednesday posted 12.9 per cent increase in net profit to $420.1 million for the second quarter this year, revising revenue growth guidance to 20.1 per cent for the fiscal.

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Cognizant eyes insurance BPOs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Refining its inorganic growth strategy further after carrying out acquisitions in consulting and analytics areas down the years, Cognizant Technology Solutions is understood to be scouting for business process outsourcing firms specialising in insurance in the US and Europe.

Cognizant's profit beats estimates as Europe revenue rises

Cognizant's profit beats estimates as Europe revenue rises

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Quarterly revenue from Europe rose 35 per cent, the strongest growth since the company started breaking out revenue by region two years ago.

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The acquisition has opened a market to 245,000 healthcare providers, 350 payers (insurance firms) and 180 million lives.

MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

MP: 6 GRP cops suspended over beating of woman, grandson

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday suspended six Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel including a station in-charge in connection with the beating of a woman and her grandson in Katni district.

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BNSS, which replaced the British-era Code of Criminal Procedure, has introduced "a new insertion" as Clause 172 in 'Preventive Action of the Police'.

Cognizant, Pfizer in BPO pact

Cognizant, Pfizer in BPO pact

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

100% stock options to Cognizant employees if...

100% stock options to Cognizant employees if...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Nasdaq-listed IT firm Cognizant on Wednesday said it will pay its senior executives 100 per cent performance-linked stock options if the company's revenues touch $8.51 billion in fiscal year 2013.

Cognizant Technology to hire 5000

Cognizant Technology to hire 5000

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Buoyed by the second quarter results, the Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced its plans to hire 5,000 people by the year-end, thus taking the company's total headcount to 14,000.

Cognizant buys Fathom for $35 mn

Cognizant buys Fathom for $35 mn

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Cognizant back in search of Satyam

Cognizant back in search of Satyam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technology Solutions, which did not complete the due diligence process for Satyam Computer Services, is understood to be back in the race to acquire the troubled software company.

Cognizant plans 3 more India units

Cognizant plans 3 more India units

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

Leading IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp plans to build three more fully-owned technocomplexes covering over 600,000 sq feet area for its 6,500 employees

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Cognizant's V-C stumped by its growth

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Size of targeted firms for M&As increases from $10-20 mn to $80-100 mn.

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Everybody is excited about the New York event. Everybody wants to see him.' 'Imagine traveling from as far as the West Coast, it's a testament to Modiji.'

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

UP asks eateries on kanwar yatra route to display owner names

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the order "state-sponsored bigotry".

Cognizant hikes share repurchase to $200 mn

Cognizant hikes share repurchase to $200 mn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

IT and business process outsourcing services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has expanded its share repurchase programme to $200 million.

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Men with 2 wives will get Rs 2 lakh: Congress leader

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Congress has promised to introduce the 'Mahalaxmi Scheme' in the poll manifesto which will provide Rs 1 lakh annually to the poor to alleviate poverty.

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Cognizant to buy US-based TriZetto for $2.7 billion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Deal to bolster firm's position in healthcare IT.

Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Govt warns Google AI tool over response on Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A journalist has shared a screenshot in which a question was asked to Google Gemini about Modi.

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Cognizant rejigs top brass

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Can't pretend all is fine: TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar on protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He indicated his conviction will remain firm even if that "uprising" ultimately puts the party he faithfully served for 13 years in the dock.

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Supreme Court: ED can't arrest accused after...

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said when an accused appears before a court in pursuance of a summons, the agency will have to apply to the court concerned to get his custody.

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Chatterjee said the compNY is not aware of any major client concerns at this point.

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Cognizant's Coimbatore unit to hire 400

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

The new facility of Cognizant Technology Solutions, a leading global IT offshore services provider, at Coimbatore is set to go operational soon, a senior company official said.

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Francisco D' Souza, president and chief executive of Cognizant Technology Solutions (earlier called Dun and Bradstreet Satyam Software), believes Asia and Latin America would be the nearly $3-billion New Jersey-based offshore IT service major's focus areas of growth.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.