The world was shook at the mass shooting that happened in Las Vegas on October 2, 2017. This resulted in 59 deaths and more than 500 people injured, and was recorded as the ‘Saddest Day’ on Twitter, according to Hedonometer, a tool that measures global emotions on social media. Have a look at its report: […]
Tata Motors raises Rs 1120 crore order from Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) for procuring 10,000 electric cars, which will replace diesel and petrol cars used by government and its departments, an effort to cut fuel consumption and reduce pollution. Tata Motors will supply the electric vehicles (EVs) in two phases– 500 e-cars in the […]
Facebook Inc founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asked for forgiveness for ways his work was used to divide people in a Facebook posting marking the end of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday of atonement on Saturday. “For the ways my work was used to divide people rather than bring us together, I ask forgiveness […]
E-tailer ShopClues’ founder Sandeep Aggarwal, had filed a FIR against his estranged wife and co-founder Radhika Ghai Aggarwal, co-founder and CEO Sanjay Sethi and Sethi’s wife Nupur Sethi three days ago, accusing them of cheating, criminal conspiracy and revoking his voting rights by fraudulently changing the pages of the documents he signed. The issue over the control […]
Alphabet Inc’s Google plans to introduce a localised digital payment service in India as early as next week, technology website TechCrunch reported, citing a report from news site The Ken.
Myntra is aiming to target around $150 million business through its beauty and personal care segment by FY 2019, which was launched about nine months.
Google vice-president for South East Asia and India, Rajan Anandan has been appointed new chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). He took over charge from FreeCharges co-founder and chief executive officer Kunal Shah. MakeMyTrip Chairman & Group CEO Deep Kalra has taken over as vice chairman from music app Saavn co-founder and […]
After months of delay, Paytm is now all set to commence its payments bank operations from May 23, having received the final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). “Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has received the final licence from the RBI and would commence its operations on May 23, 2017,” it said in […]
Japans SoftBank is believed to have moved a step closer to securing the consent of co- investor Nexus Venture Partners (NVP) for selling Snapdeal to Indias largest e-commerce firm Flipkart. A meeting was held today and the impasse over the sale could end soon, people familiar with the matter said. SoftBank the largest shareholder in […]
The board of e-commerce marketplace Snapdeal is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss the potential sale of India’s third largest e-commerce firm to larger rival Flipkart. Also, on the agenda will be getting Nexus Venture Partners (NVP), an early investor in Snapdeal, to agree to the sale deal. The approval of Nexus Venture Partners will […]
Japans SoftBank is hopeful of getting a nod soon from co-investor Nexus Venture Partners to sell Snapdeal to Indias largest e-commerce firm Flipkart. According to sources, Softbank — the largest shareholder in Snapdeal– has been successful in getting Kalaari to agree to the deal but is yet to get Nexus Venture Partners on board for […]
Videos streaming platform Dekkho has raised USD 1.2 million in a seed funding round from seven marquee angel investors. However, the company hasn’t disclosed the names of the investors. “We are looking to revolutionise the way entertainment is consumed and delivered in India and create India’s first social video network, where users are closely connected […]