Infosys to award five top Indian scientists Rs.5 mn eachFebruary 16th, 2009 BANGALORE - Infosys Technologies Tuesday said it has instituted a Rs.5-million (Rs.50 lakh) award each for five top Indian scientists in recognition of their outstanding research contributions and achievements. The five awards will be given annually under the aegis of Infosys Science Foundation, a non-profit trust set up with a corpus of Rs.210.5 million (Rs.21.5 crore), the software major said in a statement here.
L&T Ventures Into Microfinance with BR from CranesMarch 18th, 2009 Cranes software bags BR.net order from L and T finance ltd. BANGALORE - Cranes Software International Ltd.
CNN Competition For Indian Citizen JournalistsSeptember 29th, 2006 Eligibility
To be eligible for CNN Citizen Journalist Award, a participant:
must be a citizen and resident of India;
should not be a professional journalist, a freelance journalist or an employee of any media / publishing / broadcast or online news organization; and
must be more than 18 years of age. How can you compete for CNN Citizen Journalist Award?
The winner of the Competition will be chosen from among those persons who, prior to 30 September 2006.
Technopark ties up with Beijing Software Park (Business Capsule)September 22nd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - City-based information technology park Technopark has signed a cooperation agreement with China's Beijing Zhongguancun Software Park Co (Zpark), it was announced here Tuesday. Under the agreement, the two parks will join hands in business process outsoucring (BPO), software exports and training sectors in major markets like China, Japan, South Korea, the US and Europe, Technopark said in a statement.
Raju asks Satyam techies for 'continued faith'December 29th, 2008 BANGALORE - Satyam Computer Services founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju Tuesday told his employees to beware of 'wild speculation and unchecked rumours' following the Maytas’ deal fiasco.
Satyam scam isolated, not a slur on corporate India: Kamal NathJanuary 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Rs.70 billion ($1.4 billion) financial scam in Satyam Computer Services is an isolated case and does not tarnish the image of the Indian corporate sector in any way, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said here Saturday. 'India Inc has established its credentials.
Satyam one-off failure of corporate governance: PranabFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Satyam scam was a 'one-off, unfortunate case of failure of corporate governance', Minister for External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee said here Thursday. Addressing a meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Mukherjee said: '(Satyam) was an unfortunate case of failure of corporate governance… It was a one-off case.
'Satyam fiasco will not mar India Inc's image'January 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Rs.70-billion accounting fraud at Satyam Computer will not mar the image of corporate India abroad, Minister for Science and Technology Kapil Sibal said here Tuesday. 'There are a lot of shining stars in India's corporate world who will ensure that the flag of India keeps flying high,' said Sibal.
Infosys signs strategic agreement with BancolombiaAugust 6th, 2009 BANGALORE/BOGOTA - Bangalore-based software major Infosys Technologies Ltd and Bancolombia today announced that Bancolombia, the largest universal bank in Colombia and among the top 500 banks globally, has selected FinacleTM Universal Banking Solution to power its operations in Colombia and its international subsidiaries. Bancolombia has a strong market share in the South American retail, corporate, credit cards, investment banking and housing loan sectors.
Ramalinga Raju: From Andhra's pride to disgrace (Profile)January 6th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Satyam was the brand image of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad was identified with this company, and its founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju was a hero to youngsters.
Nasscom to form corporate governance and ethics committeeFebruary 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - IT industry body National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) Wednesday said it will form a corporate governance and ethics committee, headed by Infosys Technologies chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy.
Blue Star Infotech to implement Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Ruby MaconMarch 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Blue Star Infotech, a global provider of IT Solutions and Services, announced that it will implement Microsoft DynamicsT NAV for Ruby Macons Limited, a leading paper (Testliner and Fluting) and paper machinery manufacturer. Blue Star Infotech is a winner of 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club Award and Best Partner - India Western Region Award for Vertical Solution Excellence.
Blue Star Infotech to implement Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Ruby MaconMarch 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Blue Star Infotech, a global provider of IT Solutions and Services, announced that it will implement Microsoft DynamicsT NAV for Ruby Macons Limited, a leading paper (Testliner and Fluting) and paper machinery manufacturer. Blue Star Infotech is a winner of 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club Award and Best Partner - India Western Region Award for Vertical Solution Excellence.
HCL judged best employer among tech firms, iGate nextSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Shiv Nadar-promoted HCL Infosystems has emerged as the best employer in the Indian information technology industry, followed by iGate, Rolta, RMSI and SAS Institute, says a survey by Dataquest magazine and International Data Corp. HCL rose two positions from last year, while iGate slipped one notch to number two, according to the "Best Employers Survey 2009" that covered 200 IT companies in India, out of which 31 were short-listed for the final round.
Apex IT body shocked by Satyam chief's confessionJanuary 6th, 2009 BANGALORE - Nasscom, the apex body of the IT-BPO industry in India, expressed its shock Wednesday at the confession made by Satyam Computers' erstwhile chief B. Ramalinga Raju, who admitted to a Rs.40 billion fraud before quitting his post.