IT, BPO export to grow 3-fold to $175 Billion by 2020-end: Nasscom

Last updated on: February 8, 2011 at 4:52 pm By Desh Kapoor

With a steady recovery in major markets such as the U.S. Read more

The world’s top 20 outsourcing hotspots

Last updated on: February 7, 2011 at 11:14 pm By Desh Kapoor

India remains the favourite backoffice of the world thanks to its 'first-mover advantage' and deep skill base, as per global management consulting firm AT Kearney's ranking of the best outsourcing des Read more

It is a frightening time in Pakistan

Last updated on: February 7, 2011 at 11:04 pm By Desh Kapoor

This is the first time I've been to India after 26/11 and the weirdest thing is that actually of all my trips to India I found the least antagonism this time. Read more

Illegal Migration to US: Lure for the Punjabees never ebbs

Last updated on: February 7, 2011 at 5:27 pm By Desh Kapoor

Lure of life in US has been very strong in some particular communities in India. One of those are the Punjabees. Read more

Aadhaar: Universal ID that promises to Unite India. Or will it?

Last updated on: February 6, 2011 at 9:50 pm By Desh Kapoor

Two years ago, India set up UIDAI (Universal ID Authority of India) with Nandan Nilekani at its helm. Read more

Headley filmed Bhabha atomic facility for ISI

Last updated on: February 3, 2011 at 5:16 pm By Desh Kapoor

David Headley videotaped the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and its large residential colony in Mumbai for the ISI. This video, Headley revealed, was not given to the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Read more

Five months before 26/11, India warned US of ‘white faces’ in terror camps Read more: Five months before 26/11, India warned US

Last updated on: February 3, 2011 at 5:15 pm By Desh Kapoor

Some five months before the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack, India had warned the US about increasing " white faces" in terrorist camps along Pak-Afghan border and the attempt by jihadi groups to acquir Read more

Coffee is good for women working in pairs, but bad for men

Last updated on: February 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm By Desh Kapoor

A new study from the UK suggests that women who drink coffee may perform better in stressful situations than those on decaffeinated beverages. For men, it's the opposite. Read more

Hugs tell us much about shared experiences

Last updated on: February 3, 2011 at 4:08 pm By Desh Kapoor

In the run-up to Valentine's Day, couples the world over will be thinking about how they can convey their love to their partner in a meaningful and lasting manner. Read more

Astrology is a science: Bombay HC

Last updated on: February 3, 2011 at 4:06 pm By Desh Kapoor

Astrology has been debunked by most world scientists including India's renowned physicist Prof. Yash Pal. However, it is "science" in India. Read more