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27 Aug 2020
Tiger GlobalEd-tech unicorn BYJU's secures $122 million from Russian billionaire's fund
Homegrown ed-tech unicorn BYJU's has raised $122 million (Rs. 909 crore) from DST Global, the investment fund started by Russian tech billionaire Yuri Milner.
27 Aug 2020
Trump AdministrationAmid political turmoil, TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer steps down
Kevin Mayer, the Chief Executive Officer of TikTok and Chief Operating Officer of its Chinese parent company ByteDance, has resigned from his posts.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaUber launches 'Auto rentals' in India
In a bid to revive its pandemic-hit business, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched 'auto rentals' in India.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaAmazon accused of unfair business practices in India: Details here
Amazon's antitrust troubles are not just limited to the United States or the European Union.
26 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiNot even one Rs. 2,000 note printed in 2019-20
Four years after they were introduced, the circulation and printing of Rs. 2,000 notes have declined sharply with not even a single one being printed by Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) currency note presses in the 2019-20 fiscal year, the annual report of the top bank said this week.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaNow, Apple's iPhone SE 2020 is 'Made in India'
In a major development, Apple has started making iPhone SE 2020 locally in India.
25 Aug 2020
IndiaNext month, Apple's online store could be launched in India
More than 10 years after launching the first iPhone in India, Apple is gearing up to start direct sales in the country.
24 Aug 2020
BusinessThe three craziest Snob World client requests
Snob World is the go-to luxury concierge for the one-percenters worldwide.
23 Aug 2020
BusinessMeet Rohit Tayade, Pune's youngest entrepreneur and founder of Realownmedia
Rohit Tayade is a young and talented entrepreneur from Pune.
23 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpNow, TikTok will sue Trump administration: Here's why
After weeks of speculation and rumors, TikTok has finally confirmed its plan to sue the Trump administration.
22 Aug 2020
IndiaFlipkart partners with Nepal's Sastodeal, opening new market for MSMEs
In a bid to enable cross-border trade for small Indian businesses and sellers, e-commerce giant Flipkart has partnered with Sastodeal, a leading online shopping platform in Nepal.
20 Aug 2020
Mukesh AmbaniChemist body opposes Reliance's acquisition of Netmeds: Here's why
Yesterday, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries had announced the acquisition of online pharmacy Netmeds, along with its subsidiaries and parent company, to scale up its e-commerce play.
19 Aug 2020
iPhoneApple gears up to make iPhone 12 in India: Report
As the US-China trade war continues to escalate, Apple is stepping on the gas to shift its manufacturing out of the Xi Jinping-led country and save itself from getting caught up in the crossfire.
19 Aug 2020
BengaluruPixxel: Bengaluru-based space tech start-up raises $5 million
In a major development, Bengaluru-based space tech start-up Pixxel has raised $5 million in seed funding.
19 Aug 2020
RelianceNow, JioPhone users can make UPI payments: Here's how
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, millions of Indians, including small business owners, have started transacting digitally.
18 Aug 2020
GoogleWhy are Apple, Google and Epic Games fighting?
Apple, Google, and Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, are engaged in a dramatic row for the last few days.
17 Aug 2020
HuaweiTrump tightens restrictions on Huawei's technology access
Just a few days back, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pressurize Chinese giant ByteDance into selling TikTok US within 90 days.
17 Aug 2020
Mukesh AmbaniReliance could buy Milkbasket, Urban Ladder in e-commerce push
As Amazon and Flipkart continue to take long strides in the Indian e-commerce segment, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is also looking to grow its online footprint.
16 Aug 2020
HuaweiHuawei phones may lose Android update support: Here's why
If you own a Huawei-built phone with Google's Android operating system, there is something you should know.
16 Aug 2020
Reliance JioJio is offering free data for 5 months: Details here
As part of a special offer, Reliance Jio is providing unlimited 4G data and free Jio-to-Jio phone calls for up to five months, to all the customers who purchase a new JioFi 4G wireless hotspot device.
15 Aug 2020
MicrosoftTrump gives ByteDance 90-day deadline to sell TikTok's US business
Delivering his latest salvo against Beijing, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving ByteDance a 90-day deadline to divest the US operations of TikTok, its video-sharing service.
14 Aug 2020
BusinessBeauty mogul Liz Kennedy raises $500,000 seed round during pandemic
Liz Kennedy, a successful on-air beauty expert and businesswoman, is about to change the beauty product industry.
15 Aug 2020
OdishaFlipkart is gearing up to deliver alcohol in India
After groceries, essentials, and travel bookings, e-commerce major Flipkart is looking to expand into the alcohol delivery category, Reuters has reported.
15 Aug 2020
Independence DayAirtel announces free 1,000GB data for new home broadband customers
As part of the Independence Day offerings, Airtel has announced that it will provide free 1,000GB data to all the customers who purchase a new Xstream Fiber Home Broadband connection.
14 Aug 2020
IndiaMother, Entrepreneur, Hustler: Sunanda Banerjee on a skill development mission
Even though every professional has the same story - learning and working tirelessly, only some climb the corporate ladder at the speed they want to.
13 Aug 2020
Apple'Apple One' service bundles to be launched with iPhone 12
After launching a range of services, including those offering music and original TV shows, Apple is looking to bundle them into bigger, more affordable packages.
13 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiPM Modi launches Transparent Taxation platform for honest taxpayers
In a move aimed at helping honest taxpayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the "Transparent Taxation - Honoring The Honest" platform.
12 Aug 2020
BusinessTop 12 Entrepreneurs to watch in 2020
The is a big difference between having an idea and actually executing it. This is what separates the dreamers from the doers. It makes no sense to write a goal that you have no intention of following through on.
12 Aug 2020
BusinessElinor Moshe's mentoring business helps build careers in construction industry
Today the world has become smaller, but also closer, thanks to the internet.
12 Aug 2020
InstagramIndian teenage entrepreneur ProSingh is growing exponentially
Parwinder Singh aka "ProSingh" is a social media influencer, writer, and businessman.
12 Aug 2020
United States of AmericaFormer Pinterest COO claims she was fired after reporting sexism
The former Chief Operating Officer at Pinterest Inc., Francoise Brougher, has alleged in a lawsuit that she was fired in April after she addressed gender discrimination at the workplace.
11 Aug 2020
Digital MarketingTop 10 marketing coaches flourishing in 2020
If customer engagement is the heart of any successful business, marketing is the key element which helps them flourish.
10 Aug 2020
GoogleFrom maths lover to AI ace, Hadelin's journey is inspiring
While growing up, Hadelin de Ponteves had no idea that he would become an entrepreneur.
09 Aug 2020
TechnologyApple claims this start-up's obvious 'pear-shaped' logo hurts its brand
Apple has taken legal action against a small start-up, claiming that its logo closely resembles its own and hurts the "Apple" brand image.
08 Aug 2020
New ZealandKaran Bajaj, the yogi who sold his start-up for $300mn
Successful entrepreneurs are hailed for how they hold onto their idea and make it big in the market.
07 Aug 2020
UberHow Silicon Valley's star engineer earned himself 18-months prison time?
Anthony Levandowski was once Silicon Valley's most sought-after engineer, all thanks to his enviable resume. This week, he fell from grace and was handed over eighteen months of prison time by a court in the United States for stealing trade secrets from Google.
07 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpChinese giant Tencent loses $35 billion after Trump's ban
A few hours ago, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning certain business transactions with Tencent, the Chinese conglomerate that owns WeChat messaging service.
06 Aug 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)As economy suffers, RBI keeps repo rate unchanged
On Thursday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that repo rate and reverse repo rate will not change, a move which would keep retail prices contained.
06 Aug 2020
IndiaIndia's Serum Institute signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with America's Novavax
Serum Institute of India (SII) is set to source the COVID-19 vaccine developed by American biotech company Novavax.
05 Aug 2020
FlipkartFlipkart Big Saving Days sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones
Flipkart is all set to host the Big Saving Days sale on its platform from August 6. Under the sale, which will end on August 10, the e-commerce giant will offer attractive discounts on some of the top-selling smartphones.