IT companies using illegal tactics to force workers to resign: FITE

The Forum for IT Employees, arguably the IT workers rights organization with the largest number of well-wishers and supporters, accused IT companies of using illegal and unethical means to force their workers to submit their resignations. In a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the organization accused the companies of using harassment techniques that […]

Telcos Change Tack as Net Neutrality Fight Enters Final Round in India

If you thought the fight over net neutrality was over with the sending of 1 mln emails to the TRAI two years ago, think again. The telecom service providers, who lost out that in the first round, are back. This time, however, their demands are more subtle, and focused on getting specific services exempted from […]

Nasscom, outsourcing cos launch finance & accounting course for BPO aspirants

Tired of getting stuck with fresh recruits who do not have required skills, outsourcing companies in India, along with industry body Nasscom, have launched a new finance and accounting course. The course, created with the support of Business Process Management companies across the country, will help students in pursuing the finance & accounting occupation in […]

Nasscom comes out strongly in favor of Net Neutrality on TRAI paper

NASSCOM proposes a synergistic model for Internet platforms, applications and TSPs while strongly advocating net-neutrality National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) made a strong pitch for India to continue with net neutrality, responding to the TRAI consultative paper on Regulatory framework for OTT services. “NASSCOM believes that the Users Right to Choose is […]

India ranks fourth in no of startups globally – Nasscom

With more than 3,000 tech start-ups, India is the fourth largest base for young businesses in the world and it is expected that by 2020 the base will increase to 11,500 tech start-ups, Nasscom said in its “Tech Start-up in India: A Bright Future” study today. The report, created in association with research firm Zinnov, […]

Nasscom reveals IT wishlist for Modi government

Nasscom, which speaks on behalf of India’s outsourcing and IT industry, has asked the Narendra Modi government to remove unnecessary legal hurdles in the path of technology companies, and also set up a fund to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. “It is recommended to launch an India Technology Entrepreneurship Mission (ITEM) to provide a supportive framework […]