
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Techies are going back to their roots. Those who think that techies can enjoy only rock and cinematic dance, a visit to Technopark would change your mind. Some organisations in Technopark are conducting programmes which are rooted in the culture and heritage of the State. The recent functions organised in Technopark show that there is room for all kinds of art forms. Interestingly, techies have first-hand experience of a...

08:11 AM, May 10, 2012

Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark is helping in employment generation and the number of professionals at the IT hub is all set to touch 100,000 in the next five years, a state government official said on Friday. "Today at Technopark there are more than 35,000 professionals and in the next five years this is going to touch one lakh," said IT Secretary P.H. Kurian. Technopark's software export turnover is only Rs.2,000 crore. Kurian...

05:16 PM, Mar 30, 2012

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The water tank standing tall at Technopark is an iconic structure, but it has something more to say. The techies here have been facing acute water shortage for the past three days. Summer has become a tough time for techies as there is not enough drinking water in the offices. Technopark authorities have sent a mail to all employees regarding the issue. It urges limiting the use of water....

09:28 AM, Mar 05, 2012

Thiruvananthapuram: Urging young leaders, entrepreneurs and students to work towards building innovation as the latest culture in India, Sam Pitroda, said on Wednesday it would only be innovation that would take the country to dizzying heights. "We are living in very exciting times. Evolution of Internet has brought one of the biggest revolutions in the world. Today Internet is bringing the entire global community together and this offers very different...

07:06 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Thiruvananthapuram: French company Capgemini is setting up a software centre at the Technopark IT hub in the Kerala capital, said a Technopark official. M. Vasudevan, business development manager at Technopark, said the company has taken up space at the Leela Infotech campus. Paris-based Capgemini is one of the world's largest management consulting, outsourcing and professional services companies with a staff of 115,000 operating in 40 countries. Currently there are 245...

03:48 PM, Jan 06, 2012

Thiruvananthapuram: Over 30,000 employees at the Technopark campus here will have a condom vending unit at their disposal in a week's time, with healthcare firm HLL Lifecare Ltd set to install one there. It was not too long ago that plumbers had a nightmare on the campus as toilet drains were found clogged with condoms. Now the condom vending unit is being set up there by the city-based mini-ratna company...

05:40 PM, Jan 11, 2011

The Kerala project is one of the fastest developed IT parks in the state. ...

04:36 PM, Sep 18, 2009

Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt will not appear at a British court hearing into accusations of spot-fixing, his lawyer said Thursday. Yasin Patel told The Associated Press in an email that Southwark Crown Court "has excused (Butt's) attendance" at Friday's hearing. The other two cricketers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will appear. The International Cricket Council has banned the trio for a minimum period of five years for bowling...

11:19 AM, Jan 27, 2008