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Logistics start-up XpressBees raises $10 million from Alibaba
Pune-based XpressBees has raised $10 million in funding from existing investor Alibaba, according to regulatory filings of the company.
Realme 2020 Sale: Discounts and offers on popular Realme smartphones
In order to attract more customers, Realme is hosting Realme 2020 Sale on Flipkart and its official website.
Mi Super Sale: Top deals on best-selling Xiaomi smartphones
In an attempt to ramp up sales, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is hosting Mi Super Sale on its platform, which kicked-off on January 1 and will be live till January 8.
Five successful Indian-origin CEOs in Silicon Valley to know about
Indians have been making a mark in the global tech space for many decades, playing an important role in the industry and contributing in various ways.
Netplus Broadband launches IPTV set-top box in India
Netplus Broadband, one of the major broadband service providers in North India, has expanded its services in the country by foraying into the IPTV segment.
TRAI reduces cable-pricing: 200 channels now available at Rs. 153
After several calls of concern, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to New Tariff Order (NTO), the regulatory framework that went into effect in April 2019 and gave consumers an option to pay for what they watch.
Tata Sons moves SC over Cyrus Mistry's reinstatement
Tata Sons Ltd on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against the reinstatement of Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman of the company.
Attention, SBI customers! These new banking rules take effect today
If you have an account in the State Bank of India (SBI), you may want to pay attention to this.
All you need to know about Reliance's grocery business, JioMart
In a major move, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has launched 'JioMart,' an e-commerce venture to deliver groceries.
Amazon sale: Exciting deals on best-selling OnePlus smartphones
In an attempt to ramp up sales during the festive season, Amazon has announced attractive discounts on the OnePlus 7 and 7T smartphones.
Flipkart's 'Flipstart Days' sale 2020: Check best deals and offers
Flipkart will host its first sale of the new year from tomorrow i.e January 1. Titled Flipstart Days, the monthly sale will remain live till January 3.
Indian government allows China's Huawei to join 5G trials
In a major push towards next-generation connectivity, the Indian government has allowed Chinese giant Huawei to join its 5G trials.
Tata Sky increases prices of its HD, SD set-top boxes
Tata Sky has increased the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes (STBs) in India by up to Rs. 300. Notably, during the festive Diwali season, the company had reduced the prices of these STBs by the exact same amount.
#FinancialBytes: Five reasons why your loan application can be rejected
Whether it is a medical emergency or any other financial emergency, bank loans can come in handy in times of need.
BSNL launches new Rs. 299, Rs. 491 broadband plans
State-run BSNL has launched two new, affordable plans for its broadband users in India. These plans, priced at Rs. 299 and Rs. 491, offer up to 120GB monthly data at 20Mbps and unlimited calling benefit to any network via BSNL landline.
Internet shutdowns and the broken dream of Digital India
In the wake of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act, the government has become more aggressive with internet shutdowns.
Top Reliance Jio prepaid plans available right now
Over the past couple of months, Reliance Jio has introduced a slew of changes for its prepaid users including the Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC), some temporarily appeasing "All-in-One" prepaid plans (now discontinued), and a bunch of new costlier tariffs.
Swiggy launches its own digital wallet, with limited capabilities
In a major move, food-tech giant Swiggy has launched its own digital wallet - Swiggy Money.
Your daily essentials could get more expensive in 2020
While we look forward to the new year, we're afraid there's already some bad news.
You don't need college degree to join Tesla, says Musk
Elon Musk, the co-founder of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, has tweeted out that people don't need a college degree to work with him.
Pay back time: OYO is making its early-stage investors rich
The general partners (GPs) at Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital have raked a huge payout from India's leading hotel chain OYO Hotels & Homes.
Jio's New Year offer provides unlimited services at Rs. 2,020
Reliance Jio has introduced an attractive '2020 Happy New Year offer' wherein the company is providing one year of "unlimited services" for Rs. 2,020.
After Airtel, Jio VoWi-Fi is also live: Details here
Reliance Jio has started rolling-out its VoWi-Fi feature in India as it looks to take on Bharti Airtel which launched its Wi-Fi calling feature in the country earlier this month.
JioFiber users now getting free access to popular OTT platforms
Reliance Jio has finally started offering free access to some of the popular OTT platforms to all its eligible JioFiber users.
Flipkart sale: Top deals on best-selling Nokia phones
If you are planning to buy a new smartphone with premium design, pure Android interface, and impressive cameras, now might be a good time.
This 4K Samsung TV is listed with a massive discount
If you're planning to upgrade from you old CRT or HDTV to a new hi-tech 4K television, this might interest you.
Sundar Pichai is getting a huge pay raise in 2020
The CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, is getting a huge pay raise in the year 2020.
Realme Winter Sale: Discounts on best-selling Realme smartphones
In an attempt to attract more buyers, Realme is back with another edition of its year-end sale, the Realme Winter Sale.
#FinancialBytes: Best credit cards in India you can apply for
Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives today and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they provide.
Lenskart raises $231 million, enters the elite unicorn club
Lenskart, a Faridabad-based start-up providing a platform to buy eyewear online, has reportedly raised $231 million in a Series G round of funding led by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank.
This 8-year-old vlogger is the world's highest-paid YouTuber, AGAIN
All those parents who think vlogging isn't a "serious career choice" may need a quick update on their facts. Much like how they started accepting Arts as a real degree.
#FinancialBytes: Smart tips and tricks to save money while shopping
Almost everyone loves shopping as well as saving some money on it.
Amazon Fab Phones Fest: Top deals on best-selling OnePlus smartphones
In an attempt to attract more buyers, Amazon is hosting Fab Phones Fest year-end sale, which has kicked off from today and will be live till December 23.
No. 1 Mi Fan Sale: Discounts on best-selling Xiaomi smartphones
With Christmas and New Year eve just around the corner, Xiaomi is hosting the No. 1 Mi Fan Sale, which has kicked off from today and will go on till December 25.
#FinancialBytes: How to get personal loan with poor credit score?
Credit score has become an important factor in our financial lives as it represents the creditworthiness of an individual.
'Victory of principles': Mistry after being restored as Tata chairman
In a surprise move, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the Tata Group.
Ed-tech start-up Springboard raises $11 million
Springboard, a San Francisco-headquartered company that provides career upscaling solutions with courses for data science, design, analytics, etc, has raised $11 million in post-Series A funding round.
Flipkart Year End Sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
In an attempt to push sales, Flipkart has announced Year End Sale, which will kick-off from December 21.
Food-tech start-up HungerBox raises $12 million in funding
HungerBox, a Bengaluru-based B2B food and beverage technology company that provides solutions for corporate, has raised $12 million in funding.
Zomato may buy UberEats's India business
The India business of UberEats, the food delivery service operated by ride-hailing giant Uber, is likely to be sold to Zomato, its arch-rival in the country.