Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Music streaming service Gaana has raised Rs 375 crore in debt funding from existing shareholders Tencent and Times Internet. The development comes nearly two years after Chinese technology giant Tencent led a $115 million funding in the music streaming service. “We recently raised Rs 375 crore debt from existing shareholders, Times Internet, […]
Archives for September 2020
Google expands AI-driven flood forecast to all of India, Bangladesh
As floods wreak havoc in South Asian countries, Google on Tuesday said it is expanding its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered flood forecasting to all of India and Bangladesh that will provide greater details on timing and water depths in alerts in nine new local languages. Google launched a new forecasting model that will allow it to […]
Zee Entertainment Enterprises to launch film distribution platform for DTH, OTT
At a time when closure of movie theatres due to Covid-19 pandemic has forced many filmmakers to release their films directly on video streaming platforms, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) has decided to launch a new film distribution service that will offer new film on DTH and OTT platforms. Zee Plex is the first of its […]
Twitter to add context to trending topics
Twitter said Tuesday it would add more context to topics that trend on its service, an effort to clean up a feature that has often been used to amplify hate and disinformation. The change comes as Twitter and other social media companies struggle to respond to disinformation surrounding the U.S. presidential election. But it stops […]
Pakistan blocks five dating apps including Tinder and Grindr
Pakistan said on Tuesday it has blocked Tinder, Grindr and three other dating apps for not adhering to local laws, its latest move to curb online platforms deemed to be disseminating “immoral content”. Pakistan, the second largest Muslim-majority country in the world after Indonesia, is an Islamic nation where extra-marital relationships and homosexuality are illegal. […]
An average Indian saves Rs 5,500 per month with WFH: Survey
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi An average working professional in India is saving Rs 5,520 per month and 1.47 hours of travel time everyday while working from home, according to a survey by leading co-working space provider Awfis. About 74% of the respondents are willing to work remotely, which could be home or a cafe near home […]
How to avoid business failure in 7 steps
Yes, success is the primary goal when you start a business. Because of course it is. But let’s be real – business failure is an unfortunate outcome that could happen to any entrepreneur. Business failure can stem from a number of factors: a poor business plan, inadequate cashflow, lax financial management, bad debts or an […]
How to easily manage a side hustle
Say you have a great full-time job. It pays well, it provides regular benefits and supports your life and family perfectly. But what if you have a niggling idea you’re really into and want to start a business? It’s been squatting there in the corner of your brain for a while now. You want to […]
Facebook says will remove content to mitigate adverse legal or regulatory impact
Facebook Inc will remove or restrict users’ access to content if it becomes necessary to reduce adverse legal or regulatory impact on itself, the social media company said on Tuesday. Its updated Terms of Service, effective from October 1, has however raised alarm bells among internet and free speech advocates, who called it troubling, vague, […]
NIH panel refutes FDA’s claims of the benefits of coronavirus plasma treatment
Convalescent plasma from a recovered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient is seen at the Central Seattle Donor Center of Bloodworks Northwest during the outbreak in Seattle, Washington, April 17, 2020. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters A panel of experts convened by the National Institutes of Health said Tuesday there is “insufficient data” to show convalescent plasma works against […]