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Big Billion Startup: The Untold Flipkart Story By Mihir Dalal Pan Macmillan, Rs 699

Flipkart’s story, and a ringside view of the startup world

Over the years, lots of newsprint has been used to report on the company’s journey.

22 Dec 2019 7:57 AM

Hot on the heels of the Delhi High Court declining to make it mandatory to link Aadhaar or any other government IDs to social media accounts, privacy enthusiasts have a new thing to worry about. (Representational image)

It’s like writing a blank cheque to govt: Experts

Yes, say hello to Big Brother. And if that wasn’t enough to send a shiver down the spine, then here’s yet another revealtion.

11 Dec 2019 1:49 AM

The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Thursday confirmed that the drug, Valsartan, which is used to treat blood pressure and heart failure, is under inspection for carcinogenic impurities.

Valsartan impurities under investigation

VG Somani said the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation was carrying out the investigation.

20 Sep 2019 2:25 AM

With leases on few of its offices coming to an end soon, Amazon will consolidate and shift its workforce in Hyderabad, which forms nearly one-third of the total workforce in India, into its largest campus building in the world, a top company official said here on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon opens largest office

The company has already shifted nearly 4,000 of its employee from centres across the city into the new building.

22 Aug 2019 3:19 AM

Mudit Dandwate (left), Co-Founder, Dozee and Pritish Gupta, COO, Dozee.

Dozee got sensor to map your health, sleep cycle

Proliferation of smart watches has led to a behavioural change as people grew conscious about their health.

02 Mar 2019 2:16 AM

Orphan drugs are medicinal products intended for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of life-threatening or very serious diseases that are rare.

New set of rules soon on orphan drugs, trials

In the United States, any disease that has less than 2.5 lakh patients is classified as orphan.

27 Feb 2019 1:46 AM

In the mirror world, as the name of the base technology suggests, augments or adds upon the current reality. This is the primary difference between AR and VR and is the reason that all the big tech firms — Google, Microsoft, Tesla and even Apple — are trying to get a pie of it.

From Cyber to Mirror World

Advancement in augmented reality can change the manner people consume internet, interact with technology and objects.

14 Feb 2019 10:14 AM

Philips’ oral healthcare portfolio falls under five categories: power toothbrushes; brush heads; interdental cleaning; oral hygiene; and whitening.

Philips to enter oral care market

While the global oral care market, valued at $40.63 billion in 2016, is estimated to reach $63.48 billion by 2023.

11 Feb 2019 7:11 AM

In a bid to attract new users, OTT services allow multiple devices for a premium with additional features.

AI set to put an end to password sharing

Now, get ready to pay for your own Netflix, OTT account for binge watching.

14 Jan 2019 10:23 AM

Google also said that the assistant will be integrated to Google Maps for both iOS and Android.

CES 2019: Google bets on assistant

Google expects the voice-powered AI to be the next evolution in searches on web

10 Jan 2019 9:45 AM

Consumers, in 2019, will be more conscious about their user data as privacy concerns finally hit mainstream in 2018.

Tech cos need to weather controversies from 2018

Trust needs to be rebuilt, privacy needs to be addressed.

02 Jan 2019 8:44 AM

With the proliferation of digital wallets and growing trust in digital transactions, gamers are willing to make in-app purchase leading to boost for the developers.

Smaller cities help India embrace mobile games

Cheaper data and more smartphones give a boost to Indian gaming biz.

05 Dec 2018 2:07 AM

Education woes get a digital solution

Founded in November 2016, the company has expanded its services to recruitment too.

04 Sep 2018 12:59 AM

Tougher emission norms to hit diesel cars

Tata Motors to increase focus on petrol run vehicles, expand dealer network.

08 Aug 2018 12:41 AM

Techie aims to bring in a lifestyle revolution

Hyderabad-based tech entrepreneur Subramanyam S.P. seeks to change this by re-introducing Indians to sports.

15 May 2018 1:15 AM

The two co-founders Kumar Abhishek (left) and Vivek Kumar Singh in the office

Brace for tone revolution in digital payments

Mr Abhishek, while discussing the challenges, cited the timing of demonetisation playing spoilsport to their plans.

06 Mar 2018 1:31 AM

Bharadwaj has spent most of his life in Bengaluru but decided to set up his business in Hyderabad. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Ambulance aggregator eyes world standards

Bharadwaj, 48, had been toying with the idea of a startup for sometime before taking the plunge in September 2016.

17 Jan 2018 1:11 AM

The role of a family office are to manage the wealth and to setup structures and process for smooth transition to next generation.

HNIs turn to family offices for wealth transfer

Succession planning has gained importance among the rich Indians.

14 Dec 2017 3:15 AM

Most big developers such as Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and Activision have their own teams but the medium-sized developers search for help.

Gaming space is the next frontier for Indian techies

India is all set to capture gaming business from Southeast Asia, China, Eastern Europe.

10 Nov 2017 5:25 AM

Pre-owned luxury seems to be catching up

As business scions, cricketers and Bollywood actors regularly change their vehicle, they sell off their previous vehicles.

07 Nov 2017 12:46 AM

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