india

24 Feb

WhatsApp comes out to prevent the spread of misinformation

editorBusiness, Indiaindia, WhatsApp

The safety of their users is at the core of everything WhatsApp does. WhatsApp is an industry leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services in preventing abuse and promoting online security. While there is no single action that can help prevent the spread of misinformation and fake news online, WhatsApp has made significant product investments that empower users to stay safe while communicating with their friends and family. WhatsApp issued some tips for users to ensure that they take control of their safety on the platform: (a) Group privacy settings, (bi) Forward limits and additional limits for viral messages, (c) Block…

24 Feb

TECNO brings India’s 1st 6GB RAM smartphone – SPARK 8C

editorBusiness, Indiaindia, TECNO

The global premium smartphone brand, TECNO is once again poised to disrupt the market with its latest offering, TECNO SPARK 8C under its reputed Spark 8 series. TECNO SPARK 8C is a premium smartphone with all-rounder capabilities. The smartphone boasts of features such as Octa-core Processor, 90Hz higher Refresh Rate, 6.6HD+ RichDisplay, 5000mAh Battery, and 13MP AI Dual Rear Camera. TECNO SPARK 8C offers up to 6GB RAM with Memory Fusion and 64GB ROM. In addition, the smartphone packs in various smart features such as IPX2 Splash Resistant, DTS Sound, Soplay 2.0, HiParty, Anti-oil Smart Fingerprint, Face Unlock, 3-in-1 SIM…

24 Feb

New show in Colors Infinity: The Inventor Challenge

editorBusinessColors Infinity, india, The Inventor Challenge

Colors Infinity’s new show ‘The Inventor Challenge’ is a one-of-a-kind reality entertainment show. It is poised to be an idea incubation platform for people across the length and breadth of Bharat as they stand a chance to showcase their creation. The show will have a multi-platform approach and will soon be available on Colors Infinity as well as its digital destinations, ensuring maximum reach and inclusivity. Meritorious ideas that come in from across the country will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to translate from paper to working prototypes. The Inventor Challenge is the Indian adaptation of the popular…

23 Feb

Propelled raises Rs. 262 Cr. in Series B funding

editorBusiness, Indiaindia, Propelled

An education-focused fintech platform Propelld has raised Rs. 262 Crore in Series B funding round led by WestBridge Capital along with the existing investors - Stellaris Venture Partners and India Quotient. It works with educational institutes to increase learners' tuition fee affordability by providing customized loan products through a fully digital loan journey. Founded in 2017 by IIT Madras trio of Bibhu Prasad Das, Victor Senapaty, and Brijesh Samantaray, Propelled has tie-ups with over 550 educational institutes and is currently clocking an annual loan disbursal run rate of Rs. 600 Cr. plans to grow the loan book rapidly in segments…

21 Feb

Budget 2022 help in implementing the National Education Policy

editorBUSINESS, Business, Economy, Education, India, worldindia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi talked about the impact of Budget 2022-23 on the education sector. The PM Modi said, “This budget will help in implementing National Education Policy. National Digital University is an unprecedented step. The problem of shortage of seats can be resolved. There will be unlimited seats. I urge all stakeholders to ensure digital university starts as soon as possible.” He said that the Budget of this year focused on the key five areas including – universalisation of quality education, skill development, urban planning and design, internationalisation and animation visual effects, gamings and comics (AVGC) industry.…

21 Feb

After Chitra Ramkrishna Former NSE Chief Ravi Narain has been questioned

editorEducation, Indiaindia

After grilling former MD and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned another former chief of NSE Ravi Narain in connection with the co-location case. Against Chitra Ramkrishna along with former Group Operating Officer Anand Subramaniam and Ravi Narain a lookout circular has been issued. The agency denied that Ravi Narain is in London. Chitra Ramkrishna was questioned for several hours by federal investigators. She is under investigation for allegedly sharing sensitive information about the exchange with a ‘yogi who lives in the Himalayas.’ The CBI mentioned that the alleged unfair practices…

19 Feb

Indian Customers interacted more with Alexa

editorBusinessAlexa, india

Millions of customers across the country have used the Amazon Alexa voice service on Echo smart speakers, the Amazon shopping app for Android, Fire TV devices and hundreds of Alexa built-in speakers, TVs, smartphones, smart watches and more by other brands. The number of requests to Alexa in 2021 increased by 68% with almost 50% customers from non-metro cities. To celebrate Alexa’s India anniversary, Amazon has announced blockbuster deals which will be available on 15th and 16th February. During March-April’21, customers asked 11,500 questions every day about COVID, health and wellness related topics. Customers also loved starting and concluding their…

19 Feb

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

editorSportsindia, T20I

India on Friday became the second team to win 100 T20Is. India achieved this phase after defeating West Indies by 8 runs in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rohit Sharma is yet to lose a single game after becoming India's full-time captain. India has won all eight games so far under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant's quality knocks were backed up by a spirited bowling performance at the death by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel as India defeated West Indies by eight runs in the second T20I. In the last…

18 Feb

Adda52 Pro contract worth INR 20 lakhs

editorBusinessAdda52, india, Siliguri

Siliguri based 35-year-old Manish emerged as one of the final contestants for the Adda52 Champions Leaderboard (ACL) 2021. A year-long leaderboard programme which concluded on 31 Dec 2021, will witness an action-packed poker battle finale with nine players competing for the winner’s title on 20 Feb 2022 at Deltin Royale, Goa. Hailing from a family of lawyers and having a chemical engineering background, Manish secure the first runner up position at the Deltin Poker Tournament in 2021. His current winnings on Adda52 as of today are above 2 CR with 23 first places & 111 final table finishes in tournaments.…

18 Feb

PM inaugurated two new railway lines

editorNorth Eastindia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the two new additional railway lines which connected Thane and Diva. He will also flag off two suburban trains of Mumbai Suburban Railways. According to the release issued by Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Kalyan is the main junction of the Central Railway. The traffic that is coming from the North and Southern side of the country merge at Kalyan and move towards the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Out of the four tracks between these, two tracks were used for slow local trains and the other two tracks for fast local trains - Mail…