The already booming e-commerce segment in India was further accelerated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. And the lockdowns led to the rapid growth of the web pro community.
Good News! Odisha Govt Announces Social Security Scheme For Newspaper Hawkers
Newspaper hawkers across the state will be identified and registered. The records of the same will be maintained digitally and an identity card will be provided to them.
How Karnatakas Shivamogga became the hotbed of Monkey Fever - The News Minute
How Karnatakas Shivamogga became the hotbed of Monkey Fever The News Minute
[Jobs Roundup] Land a role with India's first proptech unicorn NoBroker with these openings
Founded in 2013, NoBroker.com enables users to look for brokerage-free houses on rent, and also helps them move, get home loans, etc.
Kagzi Bottles brings you Indias first 100 pc biodegradable bottles
Keen to help India kick the plastic habit, Noida-based Kagzi Bottles has produced a 100 percent compostable paper bottle.
From health to wealth, witness the business trends in India through these quotes, excerpts and stories!
Patna-based Flyseas is a B2B-B2C-D2C online marketplace for multi-brands and multi-products that claims to bring the best prices and hassle-free shopping for businesses as well as consumers in Bharat.
Investing in the idea and not the team is a common mistake, says Anjali Bansal of Avaana Capital
In this weeks 100X Entrepreneur Podcast, Anjali Bansal, Founder of Avaana Capital, speaks about the ecosystem that is high on unicorn this year and staying abreast of the investing game as Indian funds compete with global counterparts.
Bessemer Venture Partners investment philosophy
Anant Vidur Puri, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners, on its roadmap-driven approach, and the latest $220-million India dedicated fund.
Citizens of Ayodhya were delighted at Dasarathas decision to celebrate Ramas coronation soon. The people expressed their approval of the decision by
Change Maker! Mumbaikar Wins 3-Year-Long Battle For New Morgue Under #DignityInDeath Campaign
Renu Kapoor's long-running digital campaign #DignityInDeath culminated in a victory after the Maharashtra Government gave a green light for a new morgue and autopsy centre at St. Georges Hospital in Mumbai.
Indias leading player in the Secondary Care Surgery space, Pristyn Care achieved 5x growth since January 2021 and touched over 1.7 million+ patients this year. Read on to know more about their growth story and future plans.
How fulfilment centres ensure safety protocols amid the pandemic
With the right staff, planning and technology in place, fulfilment centres are serving the customers as well as the marketplace following every safety standard related to COVID-19.
The Gandhinagar Loksabha Premier League 370 or GLPL 370 has been named after Article 370, which was abrogated in 2019 under Amit Shah's leadership, to draw maximum number of youth to the party.
CarDekhos plans to go slow and steady comes with strong expansion plans and revenue targets
In a recent conversation with YourStorys Daily Dispatch, Anurag Jain, Co-founder, CarDekho Group talks about the startups journey in the used cars market and discusses roadmaps for the future in terms of expansion and revenue targets.
Over 6 Lakh Indians Repudiated Citizenship In Last Five Years: Govt
India stood top in the list of 'Exodus in the World', accordion to a Morgan Stanley report. The report said around 35,000 Indian Entrepreneurs of high net worth left between 2014-2020.
No Record Of Farmers' Deaths During Protests, So No Question Of Aid: Govt Tells Parliament
Farmer leaders maintain that over 700 farmers lost their lives while camping out at the Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders against the contentious agri laws since November 2020. Largely, the deaths occurred due to harsh weather, infections from unhygienic conditions, and suicide.
Mahindra Becomes Only Indian Company To Enter Dow Jones Sustainability Index List
Mahindra Group Chairman extends gratitude to the whole team for the achievement
A picture of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Akhilesh Yadav is viral, claiming that he did not offer his condolences after the former PM's demise in 2018.
Sukarma Foundation Is Empowering Rural Women In India Through Sewing, Tailoring
Initially, the organisation set up one sewing centre with 10 sewing machines and 100 students in Sainkheda in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district and now has reached 950 women and girls from rural villages.
Meet Xenobots, World's First Living Robots That Can Reproduce
Engineered by computers and created from the stem cell of the African clawed frog Xenopus laevis, from where its name is originally derived, were first introduced in 2020 to the world.
A Facebook user Shubham Raut shared the morphed billboard picture and wrote, hink twice and vote vicely guys , this is how invadors entered India or Goa in the past .. now they are discriminating Bhandari, catholic, Muslims etc....
A Timeline Leading To Bombay HC's Default Bail To Elgar Parishad Case Accused Sudha Bharadwaj
Social activist Sudha Bharadwaj was arrested on August 28, 2018, because of her alleged connection in the Elgar Parishad case. The Police accused her of being in possession of certain documents which proved her association with the banned CPI (Maoist).
World AIDS Day: Only 21% Of Women In India Have Knowledge About AIDS
The findings of the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reveal that only 21.6 per cent of women and 30.7 per cent of men have comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS.
Urban Unemployment Sees Over 9% Rise In Q1 2021: National Statistical Report
The report stated that the labour force participation rate also went down to 47.5% in the same quarter, lower by a margin of the last year (48.1 per cent).
[Funding alert] Simpl raises $40 M in Series B; will use funds to scale and hire, says founder
Simpl is a credit wallet that lets people make online purchases with one click and pay later. The startup says its monthly active users have increased 10X over the last 18 months.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hiked By Rs 100
The price was hiked by 100 taking the cost of a 19 kg LPG cylinder to 2,101 in Delhi. However, the price of domestic cylinders remains unchanged.
Karnataka Govt Set To Launch Digital Wallet For Storing Land Records
The project is taken up by the Centre for Smart Governance and aims to make transactions easier for landowners.
EDMC Launches Programme To Empower 2,500 Street Food Vendors Through Training
under the pilot project launched on November 30, 2,500 street vendors aged between 25 to 55 years and operating in East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) will be imparted training under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) part of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0.
How intelligent virtual assistants have become a game-changer for businesses
The pandemic and the resultant lockdowns have changed the way businesses operate. An Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) can eliminate the trouble of handling various enterprise programmes, which can be time-consuming and stressful.
Profit with purpose: Investing in assistive technology
Private equity, by channelling capital to innovative ideas, can play a pivotal role in solving complex global issues. But to maximise impact, PE investors must recognise that the pursuit of impact and financial returns are not mutually exclusive.
This Pune-Based Start-Up Introduces Electric Bicycle With 100 Km Range In India
Nexzu Mobility has launched its latest bicycle, which claims to transform the cycling experience for customers, with their Roadlark electric bicycle that offers 100km mileage and a top speed of 25kmph.
Rajasthan Govt Introduces 'Back To Work' Scheme For Women Who Left Jobs Due To Family Issues
The Scheme is set to be implemented as a pilot project, with all eligible categories of women being able to apply on the portal.
RBI auto-debit rules not helping SaaS companies, says Freshworks' Girish Mathrubootham
Freshworks Founder and CEO Girish Mahtrubootham suggested the RBI should come up with a whitelist of companies to make it easier to do business.
Educational Institutes In Uttar Pradesh To Have Health Centres For Girls Under Mission Shakti
The Uttar Pradesh Government is organising health clubs for girls in every state university, private university, Government college and non- Government-aided colleges and self-funded colleges in the state.
[Funding alert] CollegeDekho closes Series B round at $35M
CollegeDekho said it is planning to use the funds to further improve its offerings for students and colleges, both within India and abroad.
CRED forays into corporate finance management, to acquire Happay
Happay helps enterprises manage business expenses, payments, and travel booking. It currently services over 6,000 businesses and a million users, globally.
'Bank Bachao, Desh Bacho': Officers' Union Stage Protest Against Privatisation
All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Soumya Datta urged the government to withdraw the Bill. Failing to do so, the officers would be forced to hold a nationwide protest, she added.
Companies bullish on their hiring plans this quarter: Report
According to TeamLease Services' Q3 hiring intent trends based on its platform data, the hiring intent for the October-December 2021 quarter stood at 41 percent, a 3 percentage point gain over the July-September 2021 quarter.
Ola to invest up to Rs 786 Cr in Ola Financial Services
As per documents submitted by ANI Technologies, Ola has received the nod to make an investment in Ola Financial Services up to Rs 786,64,12,400 in kind consideration against swap of shares of the company.
Computer vision is one of the most exciting fields in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The technology is powering innovations such as autonomous driving, and its significance in India is growing by leaps and bounds due to the increased need for data labeling services.
20-Yr-Old Kerala Engineering Student Gets Selected For US Exchange Programme, Sets Example
Reema Shaji is a computer science undergraduate. Born in a conservative family, she was told to wait till she got married to fulfill her aspirations of studying in the US. The young girl, however, toiled hard to set an example of daring to dream and achieving them.
From insights to impact, these quotes from the week of November 22-28 capture tech impacts sweeping across the world.
'Founders know we are first investors who follow on, and lead subsequent rounds'
Anant Vidur Puri, Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners, on the venture capital fund's roadmap-driven approach and its latest $220-million fund.
Tier II, III cities turbocharge LetsTransports growth plans
Pushkar Singh, CEO and Co-founder, LetsTransport talks about the companys growth amid the festive season and the road ahead.
[Product Roadmap] How one of Asias first neobanks leveraged tech to help 20 lakh SMEs, startups
In this weeks Product Roadmap, we feature Open, a neobank platform, which is helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow.
Crypto tech may be the panacea India was hoping for
Blockchain is one of seven technologies that will revolutionise multiple aspects of our lives by 2025. Cryptocurrencies are one of its prominent applications.
This Bhopal-based startup brings you an interactive yoga app
Bhopal-based startup Zyoga was conceived at the height of at-home workouts during the pandemic. The app is looking to onboard other fitness programmes.
Why Gemba Capital is focusing on founder-market fit as it taps the India opportunity
Adith Podhar says his Mumbai-based micro VC firm Gemba Capital focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and deeptech sectors. The VC has invested in 33 startups till now and takes a bottoms-up approach to investment.
Unpacking Gemba Capitals playbook
Adith Podhar says his Mumbai-based micro VC firm Gemba Capital focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and deeptech sectors. The VC has invested in 33 startups till now and takes a bottoms-up approach to investment.
The Mahabharata is likened to a tree, and the different parvas are like different parts of a tree, elaborated Kidambi Narayanan in a discourse. Thus t
UP: Bridge Connecting Roads To Two Major Districts Collapses, No Casualty Reported
A section of a two-kilometer-long bridge situated on the Ramganga river in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur collapsed after a pillar sank into the ground.
Onus Of Contraception Still On Women, NFHS Data Reveals
The latest NFHS data revealed that only 9.5 per cent of men used condoms, whereas 37.9 per cent of women underwent sterilisation. The trend is vastly similar in both urban and rural areas of the country.
Heartwarming Gesture! Allahabad High Court Pays Dalit Student's Admission Fees
Sanskriti Ranjan got 92.77 percentile that qualified her for admission at IIT (BHU) Varanasi but was unable to arrange the money for the seat due to her family's financial issues.
The state of SaaS marketing in 2021
Software-as-a-solution products have evolved over the past few years, pushing SaaS marketers to re-evaulate their marketing strategies.
5 topics to keep in mind as you work on enhancing your Executive Presence
We often look at someone inspirational and wonder what sets them apart - the reason behind their it factor. From Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Jobs to most world leaders, whats common between all of them is their personal presence, leadership presence
Punjab CM Chairs Cabinet Meeting, Announces Filling Vacant Positions In State Education Dept
On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi gave the nod to fill 10,880 vacant posts in various cadres in the Education Department.
About 43% Indian Employees In Private Sector Suffer From Mental Health Issues At Workplace: Study
Even in quite progressive workplaces, many employees keep their mental health issues undercover, fearing that being open to talking about them will compromise work relationships, hurt their reputation, or even put their job at risk.
Delhi Govt Provides Aid Worth Rs 1 Cr To Family Of Sanitation Worker Who Died Of COVID
The Delhi Government had previously announced that it would provide financial assistance worth 1 crore to the kin of any doctor, nurse, sanitation worker, and lab technician who fatally contracted the coronavirus while on duty.
Government Scheme Set To Provide Gurgaon's BPL Families Jobs
As per reports, the district administration organized a special camp at Tikli Village to facilitate those eligible families to get the benefit of the welfare scheme implemented through various departments of the government.
India Offers Support To Africa To Help Fight COVID Omicron Variant Outbreak
So far, India has pushed out more than 25 million doses of vaccines to 41 countries in Africa that are Made-in-India, which also includes almost one million doses to 16 nations as a grant and more than 16 million doses to 33 nations under the COVAX facility.
At Long Last! Barbados Bids Adieu To Queen Elizabeth II After 400 Years To Become A Republic
The Caribbean island made Dame Sandra Mason the republic's first president at a ceremony held in Bridgetown, attended by Prince Charles and singer Rihanna, who hails from Barbados.
Edtech unicorn upGrads road to becoming an integrated lifelong learning platform
Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and MD, upGrad talks about the responsibilities that come along with achieving the unicorn status and discusses future roadmaps.
UAE's Noteworthy Law: No More Jail For Those Bringing Cannabis Inside Borders
The new law, published Sunday in the UAEs official gazette, says people caught carrying food, drinks and other items with cannabis into the country will no longer land in prison if its their first time.
The State Election Commission will also arrange a door-step delivery of postal ballots for special voters. The special voter will then cast a vote with a tick mark, at a place of his convenience to ensure privacy.
Remarkable Feat! India's Total Installed Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 150 GW Mark
The Centre has now set a target to reach 175 GW capacity of renewable energy by 2022, which will include 100 GW of solar, 60 GW of wind, 10 GW of small hydro and 5 GW of biomass-based power projects.
As per the latest guidelines, airlines shall put in place a randomisation process for testing nearly 5% of the passengers on arrival in flights. Furthermore, additional RT-PCR facilities may also be organised at all airports.
This Start-Up's Rider Empowerment Program Helps Shipping Agents To Own The Vehicles They Ride
The Bengaluru-based startup named OTO allows complete freedom to the riders to select and own the vehicles they ride to deliver products. The startup began in 2018 with an aim of providing simpler and faster ways of financing their two-wheelers.
Indian SaaS revolution: Scaling new heights on the global stage
SaaS companies in India are growing exponentially in India and across the globe. Indian SaaS players are poised to fulfil 19 percent of the global SaaS demand by 2025.
How disruptive product innovation and monetising Indias gold can drive financial inclusion for all
We still have millions of people who are deprived of credit. Its time we now start looking at monetising Indias gold to help millions of people in our country and drive financial inclusion at scale.
Karnataka: Bajrang Dal Members Storm Into Christian Prayer Hall Alleging 'Conversion'
Bajrang Dal members from Karnataka's Hassan stormed into a Christian prayer hall, alleging that a 'conversion' meeting was organised, whereas a prayer meeting was being held on November 28. The Belur police have not registered an FIR against anyone so far in connection to the incident.
TN: Several Parts Of Chennai Inundated After Heavy Rains
Several parts of Chennai get waterlogged after a week of a lull since the incessant rains in the region. The T Nagar, KK Nagar, and several central areas remain waterlogged after the rains on November 26, while water pumping by the corporation remains underway.
Humanitarian Gesture: Andhra Police Constable Selflessly Helping A Poor Attracts Praise
Maruti Prasad, an Andhra Pradesh Police constable, attached to the Gooty police station in Anantapur district, helps a destitute woman with his jacket and helps her reach a shelter home. The DGP of Andhra Pradesh Police, Gautam Sawang, praised this humble act by Prasad in a tweet.
World Health Organisation Classifies 'Omicron' Variant As Variant Of Concern
World Health Organisation (WHO) confirms that the OMICRON, the newest variant of Covid-19's first-ever case was reported in South Africa and further researches are underway. The health body has now classified it as a variant of concern.
'Dakshin Shakti': Battle Readiness Exercise Carried Out By Indian Army In Rajasthan
In presence of the Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, an exercise of battle readiness called the Dakshin Shakti was carried out by the troops in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on November 25. This exercise also validates the effectiveness of the troops in the region.
Farmers Gather At Singhu Border To Celebrate One Year Of Successful Protest
Farmers from various villages of Punjab and Haryana rallied to the Singhu border in Delhi, to mark the completion of one year of their successful protest against the farm laws. Women could be seen performing Giddha, a folk dance form to celebrate the occasion.
From IIT Bombay To Twitter CEO: Here's What You Need To Know About Parag Agrawal
Parag Agrawal has joined the esteemed list of Indian-American CEOs of tech giants such as Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Arvind Krishna, Shantanu Narayen, making the country proud of their achievements.
NFHS-5 Data Shows Varying Usage Of Period Product In Different States
The Indian government had launched various schemes to empower girls and women in society to mitigate these and similar problems. For example, the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padao' scheme reduced the dropout rates of girl students.
Bengaluru: Varthur Residents Cultivate Staples On Mud-Filled Roads
Citizens from Bengaluru's Varthur got together to cultivate food grain staples on mud-filled roads, as a sign of protest against the road conditions in the ward, and the authority's ignorance. The roads dug by various agencies left unleveled worsened the existing potholes filled road, claim the residents.
Art For Change: Young Rappers From Aarey Colony Use Music To Speak About Environment
Aarey Colony in Mumbai, home to several Adivasi villagers, where young individuals speak of nature conservation using hip-hop. In the video, two young students could be seen rapping and beat-boxing in Tamil at school in Aarey.
Karnataka: Over 13 Lakh Rupees Cash Recovered From Drainage Pipes From Junior Engineer's Residence
In a raid conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the three-storey residence of Shanthagouda M Biradar, a PWD Junior Engineer in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, about 13.5 lakh rupees in cash was recovered from drainage pipes and ceilings. The total cash seized added to 54.5 lakh.
North Bengaluru Remains Waterlogged As Heavy Rains Continue
Heavy rains from the evening of November 21 lashed parts of North Bengaluru. Visuals from the Yelahanka area show a waterlogged underpass keeping buses inundated.
Bengaluru Floods Destroy Genetic Samples Collected For Over 25 Years
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru's Jakkur gets waterlogged following heavy rains on November 21. This destroyed genetic samples for research collected for over 25 years and equipment worth lakhs of rupees, as the water rose over one metre within the campus.
Karnataka Chief Minister Visits Flood-Hit Areas Of North Bengaluru
Karnataka CM Basavaraj S Bommai visited the flood-affected areas of Bengaluru North to take stock of the damage caused by the incessant rains on November 21. In the video, CM Bommai could be seen accompanied by the Emergency and SDRF team on a jeep to inspect Kendriya Vihar Apartment in Yelahanka.
Strange Protest: Group Urinates At Municipal Council Office Demanding For Public Toilets
A group of men from Gadag in Karnataka walks into the Gadag Betageri Municipal Council office and urinates in several parts of the office premise, demanding the reconstruction of demolished public toilets in the town. According to reports, the group threats the authorities for the repairs within 8-10 Days, or similar protests would continue.
Fruits Of Hard Labour: Watch How Sericulture Farmers Cultivate Worms, Harvest Silk
The efforts of local farmers cultivating worms, where for 18 Days the worms feed on mulberry leaves and then moved to a poultry wheel where it forms the cocoon in 3 Days and finally harvested silk is sold for 500 INR/Kg in the market A farmer usually earns about 60,000 rupees which have dropped to half due to the rains in the state.
Hyderabad: 31-Year-Old Breaches Security Enclosure To Watch African Lion At A Zoo
A 31-year-old man breaches security enclosed moat area to take a closer view of an African lion at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad on November 23. The man later gets rescued by the zoo authorities and handed over to the police.
Maha Vir Chakra Awarded To Galwan Hero Colonel Santosh Babu
Colonel Santosh Babu, who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the Chinese Army soldiers in the Galwan valley of Ladakh, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (posthumously) on November 23. His wife and mother received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind.
Bessemer Venture Partners announces first India-focused fund
US-headquartered Bessemer Venture Partners has announced its first India-dedicated fund of $220 million.
[Funding alert] Edtech platform Adda247 raises $20M in Series B led by WestBridge Capital
The startup aims to utilise the funds for optimising its technology and product, and senior-level hiring.