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Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Nasdaq-listed IT company Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Pepperweed Advisors, the IT consulting services division of US-based Pepperweed Consulting, for an undisclosed sum.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Intercontinental Cup: India-Lebanon play out goalless draw

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Brought on in the 82nd minute, Chhetri received a perfect delivery from Anirudh Thapa but the India captain could not find the back of the net.

Centre's development plan not reaching most Bihar kids

Centre's development plan not reaching most Bihar kids

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The benefits of the Centre's Integrated Child Development Services are not reaching the most impoverished children in Bihar, a latest survey report has revealed. The report of the rapid assessment survey -- conducted jointly by the Bihar Lok Adhikar Manch and Child Rights and You -- strongly emphasises the inadequacy of the ICDS service delivery system in the state, especially in the impoverished Dalit and Mahadalit societies.

TCS' Uruguay, Argentina arms merged

TCS' Uruguay, Argentina arms merged

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

TCS Vice-President (Business Development) Mario Tucci has been appointed as the country manager of the new unit which comprises a global delivery centre and regional training centre in Montevideo and an extension unit in Buenos Aires.

Accenture to foray into Bengal; to hire 1,000

Accenture to foray into Bengal; to hire 1,000

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Global technology and consultancy giant, Accenture, is currently in the process of setting up operations, by way of a software development and delivery centre in Rajarhat.

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Cognizant in talks to buy Genpact

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Information technology services major Cognizant is at an advanced stage of negotiations to acquire Genpact, the business process outsourcing (BPO) giant.

IT cos extend reach in Egypt

IT cos extend reach in Egypt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Indian companies are also actively participating with the Egyptian government in training university graduates to acquire the proper set of skills needed to work in the BPO industry. Egypt has already added new curriculums across six of its universities to produce job-ready graduates.

BJP's change of CMs, cabinet rejig pay off in Guj; no similar tactics in HP

BJP's change of CMs, cabinet rejig pay off in Guj; no similar tactics in HP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

With the strategy working in its favour, the BJP could be encouraged to undertake similar steps in states, including Karnataka, where elections are due next year, to counter factors that might work against it.

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Gurvinder Nath was delivering pizza at around 2:10 am on July 9 in Mississauga's Britannia and Creditview roads, when unknown suspects confronted him and tried to steal his vehicle, CTV News channel reported.

5,000 jobs at Syntel soon

5,000 jobs at Syntel soon

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

Intelligroup eyes $18 mn buyouts in US, India

Intelligroup eyes $18 mn buyouts in US, India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Intelligroup had, in 2007, acquired IGS Novasoft, a UK-based company, which had a good SAP implementation methodology, for $3 million (Rs 14.7 crore).

Satyam to expand global operations

Satyam to expand global operations

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Fourth largest software exporter from India, Satyam Computer Services on Thursday said it would expand its global footprint by opening more delivery centres and sales offices overseas.

If pizza can be delivered at home, why not ration: Kejriwal

If pizza can be delivered at home, why not ration: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'People are distressed that the central government is fighting everyone'

How is it your fundamental right to show Aaftab case on TV, HC asks Aaj Tak

How is it your fundamental right to show Aaftab case on TV, HC asks Aaj Tak

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought to know from news channel Aaj Tak why it wanted to telecast the recording of narco analysis conducted on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the man accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and dismembering her body.

Ranbaxy opens R&D centre

Ranbaxy opens R&D centre

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Centre tells employees to work from home, staggers hrs

Centre tells employees to work from home, staggers hrs

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The Central government on Thursday allowed 50 per cent of its employees to work from home and the remaining to attend office every day besides implementing different time slots for working hours in its effort to further check the spread of the coronavirus disease.

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

SC quashes MediaOne telecast ban, says criticism not anti-establishment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Centre's denial of security clearance to Malayalam news channel MediaOne, and pulled up the ministry of home affairs for raising national security claims in "thin air" without facts.

What Ails India's Civil Service

What Ails India's Civil Service

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join the mandarin club they look for the loaves and fishes of office, rather than make a difference and wipe what Mahatma Gandhi called 'every tear from every Indian',' points out Rup Narayan Das.

iGate opens new centre in Chennai

iGate opens new centre in Chennai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

iGate Global Solutions, the integrated technology and operations company with a global services delivery model, would make its Chennai operation a 'centre of excellence,' chief executive officer Phaneesh Murthy said.

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

'Nari shakti', festivals, spirituality themes of this year's states' tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

"Nari shakti" and women empowerment dominated the theme of tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

GT (10 points from seven matches) have been a well-oiled unit and looks set for a successive play-off berth, sitting behind leaders Rajasthan Royals on net run-rate with a match in hand.

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Skipper KL Rahul managed to snatch defeat from jaws of victory with a baffling batting approach as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs.

MyITgroup to hire 500 SAP experts

MyITgroup to hire 500 SAP experts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

US-based MyITgroup on Monday opened its India offshore delivery centre with initial plans to hire over 500 SAP experts and said it will tap the huge base of SAP ERP installations in the country.

Delhi court shooter was debarred as advocate for threatening woman

Delhi court shooter was debarred as advocate for threatening woman

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Kameshwar Kumar Singh, arrested for firing at a woman in Saket court, was barred from practising law in 2022 following allegations of fraud and threatening another woman, Prem Lata, her lawyer claimed Friday.

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Amazon, Flipkart HQs get battle-ready: Draw up sales strategy in war rooms

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

E-commerce companies managed to beat the odds by adopting a flexible approach in terms of transforming their business models and leveraging emerging technologies. They had to constantly align their objectives with evolving customer needs. With companies hiring thousands of temporary workers, expanding to smaller cities, and launching new products, e-commerce giants gird up to celebrate the peak festival season without Covid restrictions after a three-year time-out.

Centre appeals for calm post-Ayodhya verdict

Centre appeals for calm post-Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Wary of extreme reactions to the Allahabad High Court judgment on Ayodhya dispute expected on September 24, the Centre on Thursday appealed for peace, saying the judicial recourse will not end till all sections are satisfied and further legal remedies available.

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

TCS to open new centre in Detroit

TCS to open new centre in Detroit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Information technology solutions and services major Tata Consultancy Services is to open an 'automotive centre of excellence' in Detroit, North America, which is expected to be "fully functional", within the next two months.

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

OTT Watch: Nani Comes Home For Dasara

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

It's an action packed schedule on OTT this week.

'India produces most talent in the world

'India produces most talent in the world

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Outsourcing needs trained professionals who can think like American mangers and correspond with customers. It takes years to develop these skills, says SlashSupport CEO Shiva Ramani.

Collabera to focus on South India

Collabera to focus on South India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

IT services provider Collabera, formerly known as Global Consultants Inc (GCI), plans to significantly increase its presence in South India by opening more delivery centres over the next two years.

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad picked up the final two wickets in his last appearance for England to guide the hosts to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.

Remote infrastructure outsourcing to exceed $8 bn

Remote infrastructure outsourcing to exceed $8 bn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The remote infrastructure management outsourcing market is likely to exceed $8 billion over five years, according to a report released by the Everest Research Institute.

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Out of 77 names recommended by collegium to the government, 34 have been cleared for appointment as high court judges.

WNS Global to hire 2000 more

WNS Global to hire 2000 more

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Rediff.com27 May 2022

There was an environment of "indifference" towards the use of technology in governance before 2014 due to which the poor and the middle class suffered the most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. He asserted the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating India's biggest drone festival in Delhi, he said, "At a time when we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, it is my dream that everyone in India should have a smartphone in his or her hand, every farm should have a drone and every house should have prosperity." The enthusiasm being seen in India about drone technology is amazing and indicates possibilities of an emerging sector of employment generation, the prime minister said.

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'