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Infotech News HCL, Wipro, TCS better than Facebook, Apple in green quotient   The list, which is topped by Google, has three Indian firms. Wipro is at the 11th spot, HCL is at 16th and TCS at 19th. HCL, Wipro, TCS better than Facebook, Apple in green quotient Outsourcing revenues: TCS closing in on Accenture   In recent quarters, the revenue differential has narrowed down to about $300-400 million from about $800-900 mn three years ago.Outsourcing revenues: TCS closing in on Accenture Microsoft launches DreamSpark Yatra to spread awareness about tech innovations   The yatra will also help students gain access to Microsoft's other academic initiatives like Imagine Cup and the Student-to-Business programme. Microsoft launches DreamSpark Yatra to spread awareness about tech innovations Cognizant Technology is just $50 million behind TCS in the US   Tata Consultancy Services earned $1.37 billion during the quarter ending December from the country, compared to Cognizant's $1.32 billion.Cognizant Technology is just $50 million behind TCS in the US India's domestic IT spend to reach $36 billion by 2015: Zinnov   Domestic IT market is expected to be $36 billion by 2015 driven by higher adoption in small amd medium business segment, says a study by market research firm Zinnov. India's domestic IT spend to reach $36 billion by 2015: Zinnov Wipro, Infosys hit by SEZ opposition in Bengal   The proposed SEZ projects by IT cos Infy and Wipro in West Bengal are likely to be infinitely delayed, given the state govt's continuing opposition to SEZs even under chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Wipro, Infosys hit by SEZ opposition in Bengal Top IT CEOs Kris Gopalakrishnan, Vineet Nayar & S Ramadorai will head to US for insights into hi-tech future   In March, the CEOs will gather in Los Angeles, to be part of a unique programme run by a little-known educational institution called Singularity Univ.Top IT CEOs Kris Gopalakrishnan, Vineet Nayar & S Ramadorai will head to US for insights into hi-tech future Cognizant Technology stuns all with a 23% growth guidance for 2012   Cognizant added more incremental business than India's top three software exporters and said it expected to grow 23% to $7.53 billion in 2012. Cognizant Technology stuns all with a 23% growth guidance for 2012 E-tailing in India to touch USD 70 billion by 2020: Technopak   The total size of business of selling retail goods on the internet, commonly known as e- tailing, is set to touch USD 70 billion mark by 2020 in India. E-tailing in India to touch USD 70 billion by 2020: Technopak Online gaming start-up Gamiana raises angel funding from Indian Angel Network   Gaming start-up Gamiana has raised funding of under $1 million from the Indian Angel Network (IAN).Online gaming start-up Gamiana raises angel funding from Indian Angel Network TCS, Mitsubishi in JV, to invest $5 million in delivery centre   TCS will hold 60% stake in this joint venture entity whereas 40% will be held by the Japanese company Mitsubishi Corp.TCS, Mitsubishi in JV, to invest $5 million in delivery centre More Gujarat IT companies seek global visibility by participating in CeBIT   More technology companies from Gujarat are now seeking global visibility by increasing participation in international exhibitions.More Gujarat IT companies seek global visibility by participating in CeBIT Genpact beats expectations with 27% growth in sales to $1.6 billion   Genpact on Tuesday beat market expectations to report a 27% rise in its annual revenues to $1.6 billion, on account of cash flows. Genpact beats expectations with 27% growth in sales to $1.6 billion Indian IT cos in US paid $15 bn taxes in last 5 years: Mathai   NASSCOM estimates that Indian industry employs over 100,000 in US up from 20,000 six years ago, and in addition it supports 200,000 other jobs.Indian IT cos in US paid $15 bn taxes in last 5 years: Mathai Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world   Analysts said the move may be inspired by the success of Apple Inc, which has hundreds of its own glitzy stores to show off iPhones, iPads and other gadgets and accessories.Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world # Economic Times