Microsoft eyes opportunities in China’s push for innovation
September 18th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Sep 18 (IANS) China's efforts to be a global innovation leader offers opportunities to foreign companies like Microsoft, a senior executive of the software giant said."We're committed to ... Read more...
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‘Kiss Me’ singer Noelia wants to collaborate with Zakir Hussain
May 23rd, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Puerto Rican pop singer Noelia of "Kiss Me" fame says she is eager to collaborate with Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and she considers ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
India Inc faces talent crunch in R&D;, sales and IT: Report
May 19th, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India Inc is finding it hard to fill in key positions in research, sales and IT due to lack of training and experience, an annual ... Read more...
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Clark and Kent launches Asia coverage for global clients
October 30th, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Oct.30 (ANI-Business Wire India): Clark and Kent, a highly specialized executive search and selection company, is helping its international clients acquire C-level talent in emerging markets, especially in Asia.It is looking ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Audit services leader PRGX sets up India subsidiary in Pune
September 30th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Pune (Maharashtra), Sept.30 (ANI-Business Wire India): PRGX Global, Inc. a business analytics and information services firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has announced the opening of its Indian branch in Pune, Maharashtra.Romil ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Spot-fixing charges cost Aamer Yorkshire deal
September 11th, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The spot-fixing allegation has cost tainted Pakistani pacer Mohammad Aamer a 100,000 pounds deal with the Yorkshire county.
Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon said Saturday that Aamer was ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Amir blew chances of 100,000-pound Yorkshire deal due to ’spot-fixing’ scandal
September 11th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 11(ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has blown away the chance of a 100,000 pound deal with Yorkshire due to the Lord's Test 'spot-fixing' scandal.Amir, who flew home to Pakistan ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Binman renamed ‘waste management and disposal technician’!
March 30th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 30 (ANI): More and more job titles are being glamorised nowadays, making straightforward occupations sound attractive.A call centre worker is now being called as a Collections and Recoveries Credit Services ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian talent helps Silicon Valley: US think tank
December 3rd, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Santa Clara (California), Dec 3 (IANS) Global technology and innovation hub Silicon Valley needs "Indian talent and entrepreneurial energy" to build powerful businesses, according to a economic and policy think tank in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
US, India business leaders press for free trade agreement by 2015
June 25th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 25 (IANS) US and Indian business leaders and policy experts want Washington and New Delhi to reach a broad-based free trade agreement by 2015."Both governments should devote priority ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Economy-related highlights of president’s address
June 4th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Following are the economy-related highlights of President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint session of parliament Thursday where she outlined the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government's ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Intel invests $23 mn in three Indian companies
January 14th, 2009 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Computer chipmaker Intel Corp's global investment arm Intel Capital has invested $23 million in three Indian companies, the firm said Wednesday.The investment is part of the $250-million ... Read more...
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Yahoo co-founder, chief Yang to step down
November 18th, 2008 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Nov 18 (DPA) Jerry Yang, who helped kick start the internet revolution as co-founder of web portal Yahoo, is stepping down as the company's chief executive.The announcement by the ailing ... Read more...
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Faculty shortage: IITs to go on a global hunt
August 14th, 2008 - 4:11 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant K. Nanda
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The 13 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) battling a severe faculty crunch are set to go on a global hunt to appoint "quality young ... Read more...
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Korn/Ferry launches new approach to talent management
July 2nd, 2008 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Global talent management solution firm Korn/Ferry International Wednesday announced the launch of Korn/Ferry Advantage, a new innovative approach to talent crisis management. The new approach will increase ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Indian designer Hirani at Sao Paulo Fashion Week
June 20th, 2008 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) There is an Indian face in the prestigious Sao Paulo Fashion Week as designer Pradeep Hirani of the Kimaya fashion house has been invited to the event ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
New India needs new engagement, Brown to India Inc.
March 26th, 2008 - 7:55 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar.26 (ANI): A new India, with a rising confidence is clearly visible, and this requires new engagement by the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Gordon Brown told a 14-member Confederation of ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Microsoft, NIIT in partnership for developing IT talent pool globally
February 20th, 2008 - 5:21 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb.20 (ANI): Microsoft Corporation and NIIT, have agreed to deepen their ongoing alliance to make available a large pool of Microsoft Certified professionals for global talent requirement.
As per the agreement, ... Read more...
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ETS, NIIT Announce Strategic Alliance in India
January 17th, 2008 - 7:52 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Jan.17: Educational Testing Service (ETS), the world's leading educational measurement and research organization, and NIIT, a leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia's largest trainer have entered into a strategic ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
NIIT IFBI and HDFC Bank announce strategic alliance
November 14th, 2007 - 2:00 am ICT by admin
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