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Sun, 11 February 2018
One Indian movie is fighting the stigma about periods 
- Mashable
About one act into the new Indian movie Pad Man, a man experiences a brutal, mortifying pad leak. The man in question is Lakshmi Chauhan (Akshay Kumar), testing a homemade sanitary pad he made for his wife. ...
India Forms 4 Groups To Examine Citizen Use of Artificial Intelligence - Indianweb2
Within a week after presenting Union Budget, where Finance minister announced the doubling of Digital India programme fund to ₹3073 crore which
Sat, 10 February 2018
Cryptocurrency Jobs in India Rises Despite Govt’s Warning on Bitcoin - Indianweb2
Despite regulatory uncertainty and government’s warning over cryptocurrencies, the number of job postings related to cryptocurrency and blockchain has increased by 290%,
India Imposes $21.1 Mn Fine on Google For Biased Search Results - Indianweb2
India’s Competition Commission has imposed a fine of Rs 136 crore (~$21.1 million) on internet giant Google for unfair business practices in
Official ‘Start-Up India’ Website Has Hidden Virus That Can Steal Your Private Information - Indianweb2
Every one is aware of PM Modi’s ambitious ‘Start-up India’ initiative and its government run website startupindia.gov.in. To everyone’s surprise its recently
Fri, 09 February 2018
Bharat Forge To Invest ₹300 Mn for 45% Stake in eVehicle Startup TORK Motors - Indianweb2
Auto components major Bharat Forge will make a strategic investment of up to Rs 300 million to acquire 45% stake in Pune-based
India Sends Tax Notices To 100,000 Cryptocurrency Investors - Indianweb2
Last month, a nationwide survey in India has revealed that in last 17 months of period, people in the country have invested
Google fined $21.1M for search bias in India - TechCrunch
Another antitrust fine for Google. India’s competition commission has issued a 1.36BN rupees (~$21.1M) penalty on the search giant for abusing its dominant position in the local search market for online ...
Govt Planning No ‘Angel Tax’ on Startup Funding Via Recognized Investors - Indianweb2
Despite no clarification given on demon of ‘angel tax’, that startups still haunts from, new regulations and contemplation are being revealed every
Why Government is the Biggest Lifeline For FinTech Growth?, Tells The Director of Zone Startups ... - Indianweb2
The role of a modern state around the world has evolved from a benevolent entity to a welfare role to a regulatory
US Embassy Launches Nexus Startup Hub in Delhi; To Nurture Female Entrepreneurs Across India - Indianweb2
The US Embassy has launched the Nexus Startup Hub at the American Center in Delhi, aiming to support a dynamic ecosystem for
Adobe Acrobat Alternatives: Review of PDFelement 6 Prefessional - Indianweb2
When someone mentions the term PDF, the first name that pop-ups into your mind are surely Adobe Acrobat. It is a tool
Thu, 08 February 2018
WhatsApp has launched person-to-person payments into beta in India - TechCrunch
WhatsApp has begun testing a new payments feature in India that will allow people to send money to other WhatsApp users, excluding merchant accounts. The feature is currently in beta, according to sources familiar ...
Swiggy Raises $100 Mn In A Funding Led By Naspers and China’s Meituan - Indianweb2
Swiggy, India’s leading food ordering and delivery platform, announced today that it has raised USD 100 million in Series F funding, its
Student housing startup Placio raises pre-Series A round from Prestellar Ventures - VC Circle
Noida-based Rental Stay Pvt. Ltd, which operates student housing solutions platform Placio.in, has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round from Singapore-based private equity fund Prestellar Ventures. In a press ...
Naspers and Meituan invest $100 million in Indian delivery business, Swiggy - TechCrunch
The Indian food delivery startup Swiggy has raised $100 million in its latest round of funding. Led by the global investment and media conglomerate, Naspers, with participation from the Chinese e-commerce company ...
Tata Trusts Launches The First Nationwide Hunt for Innovators & Entrepreneurs, Invites Entries for ... - Indianweb2
In a first-of-its-kind nationwide search, Tata Trusts’ Foundation for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (FISE) – which supports technology-based solutions for social impact
Wed, 07 February 2018
RBL Bank Partners with ‘Start-Up India’ To Mentor and Fund Indian Startups - Indianweb2
India’s private sector RBL Bank has joined hands with government’s Startup India initiative and Invest India to launch a unique initiative —
Student Housing Startup Placio Raises $2 Mn Via Prestellar Ventures - Indianweb2
Noida-based student housing startup Placio has raised $2 million in pre-series-A funding from Prestellar Ventures, a Singapore-based private equity, reported Economic Times.
MobiKwik thinks its new SaaS offering will change how firms handle reimbursements - VC Circle
Digital payments firm MobiKwik has launched a digital enterprise solutions suite which it says will simplify corporate processes such as employee rewards and reimbursements and save time and costs. The wallet services ...
Tue, 06 February 2018
With Over 52 Mn Tickets Sold in 2017, Paytm Becomes India’s Fastest Growing Online Movies & ... - Indianweb2
Paytm, India’s largest mobile-first financial services platform announced that its entertainment vertical sold over 52 million movie and event tickets in 2017,
Kerala Startups – GenRobotic, SectorQube, Perfectfit Raise Seed Funding from Unicorn India Ventures - Indianweb2
Unicorn India Ventures announce three investments in Kerala-based startups — GenRobotic, SectorQube and Perfectfit Fashion. The Fund has been actively exploring investment
Soon No Angel Tax For Startups Incorporated Before 2016 and Have Got Upto ₹10 Crore Funding - Indianweb2
In order to provide some relief to startups from infamous ‘Angel Tax’, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is making an
Mon, 05 February 2018
IAMAI, Kerala Startup Mission Team-up To Launch Incubator For Mobile App Entrepreneurs - Indianweb2
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) along with Kerala IT have joined hands with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) to set
Meet 3 Indian Startups Which Won Top Awards At Global Cleantech Innovation Award - Indianweb2
Clean technology innovators and entrepreneurs from India, Morocco, Pakistan, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey were honoured on 30th January at the 2018
Sat, 03 February 2018
Download this: YouTube Go is here to save your data plan - Mashable
YouTube doesn't have to be a data hog. At least, not if you're using YouTube Go, the company's data-saving version alternative for video streaming. First released in India in 2016, the Android app has now expanded to ...
PSA: No India hasn’t banned Bitcoin — but it’s still talking tough on crypto - TechCrunch
Reports of the death of Bitcoin in India have been greatly exaggerated. Read More
Tax Holiday For Startups Extended Till April 2021 - Indianweb2
Although, this year budget has very little to be rejoiced by Indian startup ecosystem as startups are not given its due importance
Uber, Lyft pledge to co-exist with public transit, but they're still a big traffic problem - Mashable
Let's call them transportation goals. With 15 transportation companies, including ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft, signing an ambitious list of "shared mobility principles" this week, these companies are promising to ...
Fri, 02 February 2018
Demise Of Facebook? Engagement Reduced by 50 Million Hrs/Day! - Trakin
As per their recent quarterly report, time spent on Facebook has reduced by massive 50 million hours per day; and active userbase in US and Canada has reduced for the first time in their history. Founder Mark ...
Government Ready To Take Up Serious Cybersecurity Initiatives! - Trakin
The focus on cybersecurity shows the support from the government. It will be a huge leap with financial backing to make India a cyber-secure nation. The sector will further encourage providers to support the country ...
Is This The Right Time To Invest In Real Estate Industry? - Trakin
As per the research studies conducted, the number of new project launches in India went down by 43% year-on-year in 2017 and subsequently the sales volumes dropped by 17% across nine major cities in India. The post Is ...
Idea Broadband Launched In Pune – Offers Download Speeds Up to 200 Mbps! - Trakin
Idea Broadband will provide both, Home Broadband and Ultra Fast Fiber Broadband plans under their broadband services. The Home Broadband Plans start at Rs. 449/- and go all the way up to Rs 949/- per month with a ...
India, Japan Team Up To Launch Robotics And Artificial Intelligence In Defense Sector - Indianweb2
India and Japan will team up to launch robotics and artificial intelligence in the defense segment, the next phase of tactical collaboration
India Is World’s 6th Wealthiest Nation; Beats Others In Wealth Creation Growth! - Trakin
Capgemini powered New World Wealth report is out, and there is some exciting news for India! We are now the 6th wealthiest nation in the world, and in terms of growth of wealth creation, we have beaten all wealthy ...
Here’s Why Festive Sales Are A Great Time To Start Your Online Business! - Trakin
Festive sales in India are soon becoming synonymous with online sales. These sales are a regular calendar event now and a majority of the online consumer populace shops during these events, making them beneficial for ...
#Budget2018 Analysis: Products Which Got Expensive & Affordable! - Trakin
Union Budget for 2018 has been delivered, and the changes announced will determine the future of business and economy; of salaried employees and consultants; of businesses and corporates. The budget 2018 analysis ...
ICICI Bank To Invest ₹99 Lakhs In Mumbai-based Biometric Payment Startup Tapits - Indianweb2
India’s largest private sector lender ICICI Bank announced that it is acquiring a minority stake in Tapits Technologies, a Mumbai-based early stage
Alibaba Invests $500 Mn In BigBasket and Zomato - Indianweb2
In what could be seen as ‘Twin’ funding, Alibaba has led two financial rounds of India’s two domestic startups — Bigbasket and
Thu, 01 February 2018
Bitcoin drops below $9,000 on (potentially) bad news from India - Mashable
After several short-lived drops under $10,000, it looks like the price of Bitcoin finally yielded under pressure. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading at $8,947, down 11 percent in the last 24 ...
Infosys Co-Founder Launches Incubator For Education Startups - Indianweb2
S. D. Shibulal, better known as Shibulal, who is former CEO and co-founder of Infosys, has launched EduMentum — an incubator for
Budget 2018 Highlights: India Creates World’s Largest Healthcare Program! - Trakin
Current Govt’s last Union Budget has been announced, and there have been mixed reactions from the public at large. While socialists and liberals are celebrating world’s largest healthcare system, ModiCare, salaried ...
Budget 2018: Digital India Fund Doubles To Rs. 3073 crore; To Include AI and Robotics - Indianweb2
In his address to the Parliament, while presenting the Budget for 2018, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that Budget doubled the fund
Vodafone, Airtel & Idea ‘Plans’ to Counter Jio’s Rs 49 Plan! - Trakin
The launch of Jio's new Rs 49 plan came as a big blow for Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular. Now, these telecom operators will be releasing similar plans to compete with Jio's low-cost plan. As per ...
How E-commerce Sites Can Attract Shoppers In 2018: SEMrush Web Traffic Study - Trakin
Digital marketing tool suite SEMrush has conducted a comprehensive e-commerce study, with relevant data, as well as technical issues in search engine optimization to help e-commerce sites assess where they stand ...
Can Frugal Innovation models apply to Western corporations? - GigaOM
Frugal Innovation, seen in 2012 as “a distinctive specialism of the Indian system” — is about delivering innovation while minimising costs. Here’s…
Low On Scrolling, High In Usability – Bajaj Finserv’s New Website Is On Point! - Trakin
Bajaj Finserv, a leading NBFC focused on providing asset management, lending, insurance and wealth management services to consumers, has recently refurbished their website. With this new improved website, Bajaj Finserv ...
Samsung Will Start Making ASIC Chips For Cryptocurrency Mining! - Trakin
As the craze for cryptocurrency continues to grow, everyone on the planet is trying their hand at it. With big companies banking on cryptocurrencies, South Korean tech giant Samsung is the latest to join the bandwagon ...
5 Tips To Buying The Best eWriter Tablet - Indianweb2
Change; one thing that we must constantly accommodate as humans. From writing on stone tablets to writing using pen and paper, here
Big Blow To The Blockchain Movement: Facebook Bans All Cryptocurrency Ads! - Trakin
In a stunning move, Facebook, world’s largest and most powerful social media network has banned all sorts of cryptocurrency advertisements on their platform. This involves ICO or Initial Coin Offer as well, which means ...
The Secret, The Mystery & The Legend – This Is How India’s Union Budget Is Prepared! - Trakin
An aura of mystery and secrecy exists, as very few people are actually aware of the workings behind the screen. Here, we present the entire process in brief.. The post The Secret, The Mystery & The Legend – ...
Wed, 31 January 2018
Walmart To Acquire 15-20% Stake In Flipkart: Report - Indianweb2
World’s biggest retailer Walmart Stores Inc is in advanced talks to acquire a significant stake of as much as 15-20% in leading
Toilet Hygiene Startup PeeSafe Raises Another $1 Mn; In Advance Talks To Raise $5 Mn Round - Indianweb2
Toilet hygiene global brand PeeSafe, run by Redcliffe Hygiene Pvt Ltd raised $1M USD in form of CCD notes from mostly all
Reliance Jio Android Go Smartphone Coming Soon–What About Jio Phone Then? - Trakin
Reliance Jio is now foraying into Android Go based Smartphones - According to rumours Reliance has partnered with Mediatek and Google to bring this low-cost Android go phone The post Reliance Jio Android Go Smartphone ...
Chennai based Education Reform Startup Chrysalis Raises Pre Series-A Funding - Indianweb2
Chennai based EZ Vidya Pvt Ltd, a parent company which runs Chrysalis, an education reform startup, has raised a pre-series A funding
People are using face-swapping tech to add Nicolas Cage to random movies and what is 2018 - Mashable
For some people, the future of technology is synonymous with a boundless realm of opportunities. For others it's a Black Mirror-inspired nightmare fest, where humanity is just one step away from bringing about its own, ...
A Primer To The Benefits And Types of Payroll Software - Indianweb2
Payroll administration is one of those processes that a business has to which does not generate direct revenue. At the same time,
UP, Bihar, Delhi, Mumbai Mecca Of Call Drops; Rs 74,000 Cr Committed To Fight Call Drops! - Trakin
As per initial reports, a massive investment of Rs 74,000 crore has been committed by various telecom operators, as they have joined forces to improve the ground realities. The post UP, Bihar, Delhi, Mumbai Mecca Of ...
Indian Ecommerce Will Become $33 Bn Market; eShoppers Grow At 33% Per Month! - Trakin
Although this is a growth of 19% compared to last year, the market value is still very small compared to China, where $45 billion of shopping was done in a day during Single’s Day shopping festival. The post Indian ...
Hit By Criticism, Govt. Backtracks On Passport Diktat; Says It Will Remain As Address Proof! - Trakin
Stung by the criticism, and the uproar, Govt. of India has backtracked on their decision for new passport, and have abandoned their plans. The post Hit By Criticism, Govt. Backtracks On Passport Diktat; Says It Will ...
Tue, 30 January 2018
Gurgaon based Advantage Club Raises $300K In A Funding Led By Axilor Ventures - Indianweb2
Advantage Club, India’s only platform for both employee perks and reward & recognition,has raised an additional$300K from Axilor Ventures, Mumbai Angels, Purvi
Uber’s India rival Ola is expanding to Australia in first overseas move - TechCrunch
2018 is the year for ride-hailing expansions. Fresh from China’s Didi moving into Brazil and Taiwan, Ola in India is taking the first steps to move into the Australian market and expand its rivalry with ...
Uber's biggest rival in India expands internationally - Mashable
Uber is set to meet a familiar foe Down Under. For the first time, ride-hailing giant Ola is setting up outside of India. The company said it plans to launch in Australia in early 2018, and is currently signing up ...
Mon, 29 January 2018
The Cleveland Indians are finally retiring their controversial Chief Wahoo logo - Mashable
The Cleveland Indians are bidding adieu to Chief Wahoo, their controversial Native American mascot who has served as the team's primary logo until recently and has still had a major presence with the team. SEE ALSO: ...
Zeta Is The Only Indian startup Selected In Mastercard Global Incubator - Indianweb2
As part of its commitment to building the future of commerce, Mastercard recently announced the group of companies selected to matriculate into
Investing Platform Groww Raises Seed Funding from Y Combinator, Mukesh Bansal, Ankit Nagori - Indianweb2
Investing platform Groww has raised funding from Y Combinator, Mukesh Bansal (founder Myntra & Curefit) and Ankit Nagori (Curefit, ex-CBO Flipkart) to
Smart Decision Making - Parisista
We are becoming hyper skilled – hard skills are getting easy to master. Internet has all the information in the world. What’s missing is soft skills, and decision making is an important soft skill to learn. Everything ...
Sun, 28 January 2018
British Cocktail Startup HappyDown Set To Enter India in June - Indianweb2
UK-based cocktail startup HappyDown is planning to enter India by June this year and will raise about USD 2 million to be
UP Govt To Link 60,000 Villages with Start-up India Programme - Indianweb2
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said the state government will link 60,000 villages of the state with the Start-up India
Medtech Startup Axio Biosolutions Raises $7.4 Mn Via Ratan Tata’s RNT Capital - Indianweb2
Medtech startup Axio Biosolutions raised USD 7.4 million funding in Series B round from Ratan Tata’s RNT Capital, which will be used
Sat, 27 January 2018
Place Google Drive Files on your Android Home Screen for Quick Access - Digital Inspiration
Want to quickly access your favorite files on the phone? You can place shortcuts to any file or folder in Google Drive on the home screen of your Android phone.
How to Use Google Chrome to Play YouTube in the Background on Android - Digital Inspiration
With apps like Google Chrome and Firefox on Android, you can play YouTube videos in the background, The music and audio from YouTube will stream in the background and it will work even if you turn off the phone display.
How to Send Emails with Google Forms Based on User’s Answers - Digital Inspiration
Want to send conditional email notifications to different people based on the user's answer? With Google Forms and Email Notifications, you can create conditional email rules that route email depending on the form ...
Fri, 26 January 2018
Future Group Acquires Snapdeal’s Logistics Arm For ₹35 Crore - Indianweb2
Kishore Biyani’s Future Group’s Supply Chain Solutions today said it will fully acquire Snapdeal’s logistics service provider Vulcan Express Pvt Ltd in
Thu, 25 January 2018
Edtech Startup GreyAtom Raises $1M Funding From Pravega Ventures - Indianweb2
Ed-tech start up GreyAtom, has raised a $1M funding round led by early-stage fund Pravega Ventures. GreyAtom is a bootcamp style immersive
BookMyShow To Raise $60 Mn Via TPG Growth: Report - Indianweb2
Mumbai based online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow.com is in advanced talks to raise around $50-60 million (approximately Rs320-380 crore) from private equity
Xiaomi beats Samsung to top spot in India’s smartphone market - TechCrunch
Xiaomi couldn’t have wished for better timing of two reports that claim it has toppled Samsung to become India’s top-selling smartphone company. The Chinese firm, which is reportedly on a roadshow ...
Wed, 24 January 2018
Video-Based Social Network Spoofin Raises Funding Via Mumbai Angels Network - Indianweb2
Gurgaon-based Spoofin, a video-based social network, has raised undisclosed amount of funding from Mumbai Angels Network, announced Mumbai Angels in a press
PM Modi’s Historic Speech In Davos: Top 5 Highlights Which Show India’s Leadership! - Trakin
PM Modi become the first Indian PM in 20 years to speak at the famed plenary session of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. PM Modi's historic speech lasted for over an hour and was delivered in Hindi where he ...
Udacity In India Launches Online Course For Flying Cars and Drone Tech - Indianweb2
Udacity, the Silicon Valley-based lifelong learning platform, has opened applications for enrollments into its latest Nanodegree – an exclusive program on Flying
Xiaomi India Partners With SmartBox For Automated Delivery; May Soon Launch Surge S2! - Trakin
Xioami India has now made it easier to receive your deliveries from any shopping you do on www.mi.com. It has partnered with Smartbox, which is India's first automated delivery service platform. The post Xiaomi India ...
Tue, 23 January 2018
KFC wings now come in a DIY drone box because 2018 - Mashable
The time has come for boring boxes that hold scrumptious chicken wings to transform into drones. In the latest marketing ploy to appear hip and tech savvy, India's Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced it's introducing ...
Jio Republic Day 2018 Plans; Disrupting The Market Again! - Trakin
After Airtel announced their revised 149 plan yesterday, Jio has turned the game completely on its head. Jio has just announced their 'Jio Republic day 2018' plans. The cheapest plan in there costs Rs. 98/-, which ...
Who Else Wants to Learn About HowtoStartanArgumentativeEssay? - VentureWoods
Who Else Wants to Learn About HowtoStartanArgumentativeEssay? The Foolproof How to Start an Argumentative Essay Strategy It’s a long-answer composing thing type that assesses an applicant’s capacity to ...
Training Vs Education: What Holds The Key To Employment In India? - Trakin
One major issue which has been plaguing India for the longest time is the problem of Unemployment. It is quite perplexing to see the consistent rise in the rate of unemployment in a country which is among the fastest ...
Paytm Will Be A $10 Bn Startup; Netflix’s Market Cap Crosses $100 Bn! - Trakin
While India born digital wallet and payments bank Paytm is all set to be valued at $10 billion, thereby becoming India’s second highest valued startup after Flipkart; global on-demand entertainment behemoth Netflix has ...
Paytm For Business Launched; Whatsapp Business Goes Live In India! - Trakin
The Paytm For Business app will allow merchants and business partners to register on their platform to help them to track payments, maintain a ledger of the payments made and received, and also generate a unique QR ...
73% Of India’s Wealth Is With The Richest 1%; Income Disparity Widening! - Trakin
Oxfam, which is an international confederation of charitable organizations focussing on the aspect of poverty and the rising income disparity has released their latest survey report titled 'Reward Work, Not Wealth', ...
Want In-Flight Connectivity? Get Ready To Shell Out 30% Of Your Airfare! - Trakin
Airlines have considered the option to introduce in-flight connectivity following a TRAI order to permit in-flight voice and data connectivity. The move would help airlines to add value to their services for travellers ...
India Will Beat Slowdown Blues – Economy To Grow At 7.4% In 2018! - Trakin
While India’s GDP will grow at 7.4% in 2018 and 7.8% in 2019; China is expected to grow at 6.8% and 6.4% during the same period. This means that Indian economy is on the right path, and the slowdown reported by ...
Mon, 22 January 2018
