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'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

'Cybersecurity incidents could surge 20 pc this year'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

While methods such as generative user awareness remain among the most efficient and low-cost mechanisms for preventing cybersecurity incidents, they are becoming less effective as attacks become more sophisticated.

HCLTech counts on M&As to add 1.5% to revenue

HCLTech counts on M&As to add 1.5% to revenue

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

HCLTech expects its recent large acquisitions to contribute about 1.5 per cent to revenue in 2026-27 (FY27), Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director C Vijayakumar said, as the company looks to build newer revenue streams in a subdued macroeconomic environment.

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of global capability centres (GCCs). Heightened scrutiny of the US H-1B visa programme - including a proposed $100,000 fee for new visas and concerns over a potential 25 per cent outsourcing tax - has complicated cross-border delivery for Indian firms, even as companies accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on onsite staffing.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Guess Where Erika Packard Was Holidaying

Guess Where Erika Packard Was Holidaying

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The hint is in the pics.

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow and be worth more than $20 billion by 2033.

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'We will start reaching out to researchers, academics, and experts on AI from top universities and companies from across the world.'

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out how much you know about the Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan starrer.

SEZ controversy: Hewlett Packard opts out

SEZ controversy: Hewlett Packard opts out

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Amidst controversies, global IT giant Hewlett Packard has decided to drop its plans for a Special Economic Zone in Bangalore

Hewlett-Packard may slash 30,000 jobs

Hewlett-Packard may slash 30,000 jobs

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard plans to slash up to 30,000 jobs in the coming months, which would be one of the biggest layoffs in American corporate history, says a media report.

BSNL lets Ericsson use Hewlett-Packard solutions

BSNL lets Ericsson use Hewlett-Packard solutions

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

This is contrary to the BSNL technical committee's earlier approval to use the DR solutions of US-based Sun Microsystems and EMC Corporation. According to vendors close to the development, HP's DR solutions were not mentioned in the original purchase order issued to Ericsson, the main bidder.

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Hewlett-Packard has targeted 14,500 jobs cuts worldwide or about 10 per cent of its regular full-time staff, including an unspecified number from its Houston campus, over the next 18 months. \n

Bradley turns PCs to gold for Hewlett-Packard

Bradley turns PCs to gold for Hewlett-Packard

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The tireless head of HP's personal computer division is vanquishing rivals Dell and Lenovo and making Wall Street happy. His secret? Innovation.

Arjun Rampal Hits 50!

Arjun Rampal Hits 50!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Went for a white party where the host turns up in green.'

Erika's A Beach Babe At Heart!

Erika's A Beach Babe At Heart!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Swimsuit season is definitely not over for Erika Packard.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Rohit Shetty has started shooting for the 12th season of his adventure reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, in South Africa and the celeb contestants seem to be having loads fun already!

Models Caught Off-Duty

Models Caught Off-Duty

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

See the models poses, workout, trek, make up and get ready to work.

Models flaunt their stylish shades

Models flaunt their stylish shades

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The perfect pair of sunglasses is all one needs to complete their look.

Models share their AMAZING travel pix!

Models share their AMAZING travel pix!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Makes you want to pack your bags and set off for distant -- or even nearby -- climes, doesn't it?

A look at 63 years of computers!

A look at 63 years of computers!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

History of computers can be traced way back to 1939.

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina enters White House race

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Former technology executive Carly Fiorina formally entered the 2016 United States presidential race on Monday.

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Infosys' cloud, infrastructure biz head Samson David quits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

David, is set to join Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a senior VP for Enterprise Services Delivery.

Fake news and its dimensions

Fake news and its dimensions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Complicated social phenomena behind it, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The apex court has settled the long-pending dispute between companies such as Samsung, IBM, HP & others and the tax department.

HP launches rugged green computers

HP launches rugged green computers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

"We have build our product on some of the trend that we have sensed are what is occupying thoughts of CTOs (chief technology officers) in the country. Some of these are around mobility, collaboration, cloud, security, green technology," Vinay Awasthi, senior product manager, Hewlett Packard India Sales said.

Dell takes over No1 position from HP in PC market

Dell takes over No1 position from HP in PC market

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Hewlett Packard has lost its personal computer market leadership in India for two reasons: Dell's focus on the retail and SME segments has started paying off and its new distribution strategy is going through initial troubles.

Style Tips: How to Dress for X'mas

Style Tips: How to Dress for X'mas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Celeb-inspired party-at-home outfits for Christmas.

HP to buy smartphone maker Palm for $1.2 bn

HP to buy smartphone maker Palm for $1.2 bn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The US-based Palm, which is present in India, put itself up for sale, mainly on account of lukewarm response for its new offerings.

HP-Google deal could rattle Microsoft

HP-Google deal could rattle Microsoft

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

If Hewlett-Packard, the world's biggest PC maker, were to install Google's operating system on netbooks, Microsoft Windows could face strong competition

Pics: When models get candid

Pics: When models get candid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These pretty desi models are living a queen's life.

Blackstone commits up to $2.8 bn for controlling stake in Mphasis

Blackstone commits up to $2.8 bn for controlling stake in Mphasis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Blackstone on Monday said funds managed by the private equity firm will acquire a majority stake in IT firm Mphasis Ltd, triggering an open offer for acquisition of up to 26 per cent stake for about Rs 8,262 crore. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), UC Investments (Office of the Chief Investment Officer of The Regents, University of California) and others will co-invest along with Blackstone, a statement said. Based on the open offer subscription, the blended purchase price will vary between Rs 1,452 to Rs 1,497 per share (12-16 per cent premium to 12-month average price and 3-6 per cent discount to 6-month average price) and the purchase consideration will vary between Rs 15,200 crore to Rs 21,000 crore (approximately$2-2.8 billion), the statement said.

HP pay cuts not to affect ex-EDS employees

HP pay cuts not to affect ex-EDS employees

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

HP employs around 60,000 people in India, including former employees of EDS, which it had acquired for $13.2 billion in May last year. However, a good number of EDS India employees who were transferred to HP India will not be so lucky, industry sources said. "HP CEO Mark Hurd's plan to effect pay cuts between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent will affect all EDS employees who were moved to HP," an industry source added.

BPO rape case: Onus on Som Mittal, says SC

BPO rape case: Onus on Som Mittal, says SC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the prosecution of Som Mittal, chief of National Association of Software and Service Companies in the Pratibha Murthy murder case.

Hello beautiful!

Hello beautiful!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here's what our hottest models have been up to!

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sources said about hundreds of companies, including Facebook and Amazon, could seek tax refund because they import software for sale in India.

A double-barrelled firm, now only in name

A double-barrelled firm, now only in name

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

It gives a near perfect picture of a global corporation many decades back, much before many of today's global companies practised them

If it's from McDonald's, even carrots taste great!

If it's from McDonald's, even carrots taste great!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Kids don't just ask for food from McDonald's, they actually believe that the chicken nugget they think is from McDonald's tastes better than an identical, unbranded nugget

Pics: What are India's hottest models up to?

Pics: What are India's hottest models up to?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

These girls are chilling even when they're working!

TCS ranked fastest growing IT services brand

TCS ranked fastest growing IT services brand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

TCS beat tech giants IBM and Hewlett-Packard to become the fastest growing brand within the IT services sector.