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30 Nov 2018
ForbesFour Indian-origin women among Forbes' top American women in technology
Four Indian-origin women - Padmasree Warrior, Komal Mangtani, Neha Narkhede, and Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan - have been named by Forbes magazine in the 2018 list of the 'Top Women in Technology' in the US.
30 Nov 2018
XiaomiNoida: Told to take 'leave', workers protest outside OPPO/Xiaomi factory
Protests erupted at a phone manufacturing unit in Noida on Thursday morning, after 200 workers in the factory were abruptly told to go on 'leave'.
30 Nov 2018
IndiaGionee faces financial crisis as CEO loses millions in gambling
A few years back, Gionee entered India's smartphone scene with hopes of taking on players like Huawei, OPPO, and Xiaomi.
29 Nov 2018
AppleApple reveals its best-selling iPhone model: Details here
Last year, the iPhone X became Apple's best-selling smartphone despite being costlier than all other models.
29 Nov 2018
National Pension Scheme (NPS)#FinancialBytes: Income tax deductions taxpayers can claim under Section 80C
Income tax accounts for a major part of the government's revenue and salaried individuals form a significant chunk of the overall taxpayers.
29 Nov 2018
SamsungSamsung might collaborate with Pokemon Go creator for 'exclusive games'
In a bid to differentiate itself from other phone makers, Samsung could add some 'exclusive games' into its upcoming Galaxy devices.
28 Nov 2018
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Rupee falls 10p to 70.89 against USD in early trade
The rupee depreciated by 10 paise to 70.89 against USD in early trade today at the interbank foreign exchange amid strengthening of the USD against some currencies overseas.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaSBI hikes fixed deposit interest rates, effective immediately: Details here
India's largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), on Wednesday announced revised interest rates for fixed deposits (FDs), and the new rates will take effect starting immediately.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaSC: CAs can be banned for misconduct outside professional sphere
Following a Supreme Court verdict, chartered accountants (CAs) in India are now confronting a reality wherein they might face disciplinary action for 'lapses' in behavior even outside their field of work.
28 Nov 2018
IndiaSpotify launching in India within few months: Details here
Soon, music lovers in India could get one of the most popular streaming services in the world - Spotify.
28 Nov 2018
GoogleGoogle is increasingly turning 'evil', and its employees aren't happy
More than a month after Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that the tech giant was making a censored search engine for China, Google employees have gone public with their protest against the development of the engine.
27 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: What is income-tax refund and how to claim it?
Every year, crores of taxpayers across India file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs). However, when it comes to income tax refund, many are still ignorant about the same.
27 Nov 2018
BusinessGold prices steady at Rs. 31,850 per 10 gram
Gold prices today ended steady at Rs. 31,850 per 10 gram in the bullion market of Delhi.
27 Nov 2018
GAIL IndiaGovernment may consider Rs. 6Kcr greenshoe option in CPSE-ETF
The government is considering exercising greenshoe option worth Rs. 4,000-6,000 crore in the Central Public Sector Enterprises- Exchange Traded Fund (CPSE ETF FF03) over the base issue size of Rs. 8,000 crore.
27 Nov 2018
FacebookAnother high-profile exit of WhatsApp: Chief Business Officer Neeraj quits
In what is sure to hurt WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook, Neeraj Arora, the Chief Business Officer of the messaging app, announced on Monday that he will leave the company.
26 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 things to consider before investing in mutual funds
Mutual funds today have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.
26 Nov 2018
IndiaFreeCharge founder Kunal Shah has founded a new start-up, Cred
FreeCharge founder Kunal Shah has launched a new start-up called Cred, which is a financial services platform targeting individuals who have high credit worthiness.
26 Nov 2018
IndiaTV, consumer appliance prices to increase by 7% next month
TV and consumer appliance prices are set to increase next month as most consumer appliance manufacturers are reviewing prices in the aftermath of the festive season.
25 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 important things to consider before availing personal loans
Whether it's a medical emergency or financial emergency, personal loans can come in handy in the times of need.
25 Nov 2018
Germany'We aren't robots': Workers' protests highlight Amazon's oppressive practices again
While many were enjoying the spoils of Amazon's Black Friday, hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers in Germany, Spain, and France walked out to protest warehouse working conditions.
25 Nov 2018
Ireland#DataPrivacy: LinkedIn was using 18 million email IDs without authorization
Joining the ranks of Facebook and Google, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has now been caught indulging in inappropriate data practices.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaBookings opened for Royal Enfield 650 twins: Details here
The long-awaited Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 have finally been made available at Royal Enfield showrooms across India, and bookings can be made for Rs. 5,000.
25 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 investment classes with most risk (and high return)
When it comes to investment, people have so many options today that some may even find it a little confusing to choose one.
24 Nov 2018
MicrosoftMicrosoft becomes US' most valuable company, surpassing Apple and Amazon
Microsoft has surpassed both Apple and Amazon to become the most valuable company in the US in terms of market capitalization.
24 Nov 2018
StartupsThis billion-dollar start-up is using robots to make, deliver pizza
In early November, California-based food start-up Zume raised $375mn from SoftBank, taking its valuation past $1bn.
24 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 common myths around No-Cost EMIs, busted!
Many e-commerce websites and offline stores often offer "No-Cost EMIs" on various products like smartphones, laptops, home appliances, etc.
24 Nov 2018
Jawa MotorcyclesJawa v/s Royal Enfield Classic 350: Which one to buy
Just last week, Czech motorcycle brand Jawa announced its return into the Indian market.
23 Nov 2018
SingaporeGold prices continue to fall on feeble demand, global cues
A weak global trend and fading demand from local jewelers dragged gold prices down by Rs. 90 to Rs. 31,950/10g at the bullion market today.
23 Nov 2018
KeralaBanks shut for three days this week: Details here
All Scheduled Commercial Banks including SBI (State Bank of India), PNB (Punjab National Bank), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, in several areas, witnessed three holidays this week, owing to different festivals.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaIndia's oil import dependency is growing, despite promises of self-sufficiency
In October, India's crude oil import surged a whopping 10.5% to 21 million tones, marking its highest in seven years.
22 Nov 2018
eBayI-T Dept issues notices to Sachin, Binny Bansal over Flipkart-Walmart-deal
Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal have been issued notices by the Income Tax Department, asking them to disclose their total earnings arising out of Walmart-Flipkart deal.
21 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 6 common myths around health insurance policies, busted!
Health insurance is an important financial product and investing in it is essential to protect one's finances in the event of any illness.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaFacebook-owned WhatsApp names Abhijit Bose as first India head
Amidst growing pressure from the Indian government, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has appointed Abhijit Bose as its first-ever India head.
21 Nov 2018
SingaporeGold prices fall for third straight day on muted demand
Gold prices drifted further lower by Rs. 50 to Rs. 31,950 per 10 gram at the bullion market today, falling for the third consecutive day, tracking a weak global trend amid weak demand from local jewelers.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaReliance Jio GigaFiber: Here's how you can register
Reliance Jio is looking primed to take on the broadband space in India with its Fiber-to-the-home broadband service.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian airlines can meet just 3 weeks' expenses; needs govt-help
Amid rising fuel prices and the weakening rupee, airlines in India are having a hard time staying afloat, and have asked the government to help them get unsecured credit from oil companies and airports.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaAll-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga launched, starting at Rs. 7.44 lakh
The all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2018 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.44 lakh.
21 Nov 2018
Bharti AirtelSensex falls over 200 points on weak global cues
The BSE benchmark Sensex fell over 200 points in early trade today following weak global cues amid fresh foreign fund outflows.
21 Nov 2018
India#FinancialBytes: Need cash urgently? These 5 companies provide instant loans
The Internet has revolutionized the way we live and almost everything we do, including borrowing money at the click of a button.
20 Nov 2018
Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki to launch next-gen Ertiga: Specs, features, expected price
On November 21, Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the next generation of Ertiga, its famous multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
