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20 Jan 2019
Reliance JioBest annual recharge plans from Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, Vodafone
Ever since Jio entered the telecom space, competition has made telcos like Airtel, Vodafone, and state-run BSNL to update their plans to offer more benefits to users.
19 Jan 2019
New JerseyAmazon has built vests to protect workers from warehouse robots
With robots at Amazon's warehouses increasingly becoming a hazard for the company's warehouse workers, Amazon Robotics has come up with a new vest to protect its employees.
19 Jan 2019
IndiaBSNL's Bharat Fiber FTTH service launched: Plans, bookings and more
Taking on Reliance's Jio GigaFiber and Airtel's V-Fiber, state-owned BSNL has launched its own Bharat Fiber service in India.
19 Jan 2019
Russia NewsThis Russian start-up will put billboards in space by 2021
After a cherry-red sports car and disco ball, billboards are set to go into space.
19 Jan 2019
India2019 Wagon R may not offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Maruti Suzuki's all-new Wagon R, set to launch on January 23, is currently available for pre-ordering.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaReliance to enter e-commerce sector to take on Amazon, Flipkart
The e-commerce landscape in India might change soon as Mukesh Ambani has announced his plans to enter the sector.
17 Jan 2019
IndiaNetflix, Hotstar could soon start censoring content in India
Reportedly, Netflix and local rivals Hotstar are planning to adopt self-regulation guidelines for content streamed on their platforms in India in a bid to prevent potential government censorship.
17 Jan 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)May need more currency as GDP size increasing: RBI official
With the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) size increasing in quantitative terms, there could be a need for more currency in the economy, a Reserve Bank of India official said today.
17 Jan 2019
IndiaNGT to Volkswagen: Deposit Rs. 100cr tomorrow or face arrest
On Thursday, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered German car manufacturer Volkswagen to deposit Rs. 100cr with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by 5pm tomorrow, as reparations for the 2015 emissions scandal.
17 Jan 2019
PETAPETA's advertisement on toxic masculinity is vulgar, weird and unnecessary
Dear PETA, we get it. The pressure to stay relevant in the woke-era is enormous. One has to constantly brainstorm ideas to cater to new consumers, who have an opinion, are unabashed about their beliefs and don't think twice before calling a spade, spade.
17 Jan 2019
Jet AirwaysLenders may bring out resolution plan for Jet Airways: SBI
State Bank of India (SBI) today said lenders are considering a resolution plan for Jet Airways to ensure the long-term viability of the debt-laden company.
16 Jan 2019
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)How to select the best DTH pack and save money?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has shaken up the entire broadcasting scene with a new set of DTH regulations.
16 Jan 2019
Bharti AirtelBSNL offers 2GB free data on upgrading to 4G SIM
Upping the ante against private telcos like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, BSNL has started testing its 4G services in various parts of the country.
16 Jan 2019
PepsiCoIndra Nooyi, former PepsiCo CEO, could head World Bank
Indra K. Nooyi, who led PepsiCo for 12 years before leaving the company in August last year, is being considered for the top post of World Bank, multiple reports claimed.
15 Jan 2019
Koffee With KaranThis Gillette ad supporting #MeToo movement is hard hitting
Gillette, the popular shaving supplies brand, recently released an advertisement that plays on their popular 30-year-old tagline 'The Best A Man Can Get'.
14 Jan 2019
IndiaNow, you can book Maruti's all-new WagonR at Rs. 11,000
India's leading automaker Maruti Suzuki plans to unveil the next-generation avatar of WagonR with more space and enhanced capabilities.
14 Jan 2019
FlipkartMyntra and Jabong CEO Ananth Narayanan resigns; may join Hotstar
After some rounds of speculation, it has been confirmed that Ananth Narayanan, CEO of Flipkart-owned Myntra and Jabong, has left his post in pursuit of other opportunities.
14 Jan 2019
Sachin BansalOla reportedly receives funding from Sachin Bansal, nears $6bn valuation
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal has reportedly invested $21 million (approx Rs. 150 crore) in Ola, India's famous ride-hailing company.
14 Jan 2019
Reliance JioNow, keep international roaming active without paying Airtel
Airtel is doing away with international roaming activation fee for all postpaid and prepaid customers.
13 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: What you should know about credit card protection plans
Credit cards play an important role in our financial lives and have become one of the most widely-used payment methods for cashless transactions.
13 Jan 2019
IndiaAll you need to know about Reliance Jio Tower Scam
A sophisticated fraud, under the name of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm, is cheating people of millions of rupees in India.
12 Jan 2019
Walt DisneyDisney CEO Robert Iger's salary increases by 80%
Disney is perhaps the most recognizable and iconic brand in the entertainment industry.
12 Jan 2019
LucknowNow, get up to 1TB bonus broadband data from Airtel
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, Airtel has revised its broadband plans to offer additional bonus data in select regions.
11 Jan 2019
Reliance JioBSNL new prepaid plan offers unlimited calling, 1 year validity
Since Reliance Jio disrupted the telecom industry, the competition has grown manifolds. And this has made telcos update their plans to provide more data and added benefits.
11 Jan 2019
Sexual HarassmentShareholders sue Alphabet board for covering up sexual harassment allegations
A shareholder of Google parent Alphabet has sued the tech giant for allegedly covering up sexual misconduct and harassment claims against some of its top executives.
11 Jan 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaJ&J faulty hip-implants: SC closes case citing Center's compensation scheme
The Supreme Court today closed the case seeking action against US-based pharma major Johnson and Johnson for implanting faulty hip implants into patients in New Delhi.
09 Jan 2019
iPhoneiPhone 12th anniversary: From a revolutionary device to over-priced junk?
It is 2019 and more than 2.5 billion people out of the world's 7.7 billion population are smartphone users.
09 Jan 2019
Air IndiaGovernment eyeing to pocket $1bn from sale of Air India
According to an official, the government is planning to raise around $1bn (around Rs. 7,000cr) from the sale of state-run carrier Air India in the next financial year.
09 Jan 2019
IndiaIndia's GDP to grow 7.5% in next two years: World-Bank
India's GDP is expected to grow at 7.3% in the fiscal year 2018-19, and 7.5% in the following two years, the World Bank has forecast, attributing it to an upswing in consumption and investment.
09 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 types of short-term loans you should know about
In India, short-term loans are increasingly becoming popular among individuals for meeting immediate financial needs.
09 Jan 2019
iPhoneApple CEO Tim Cook takes home his highest-ever bonus
Fiscal 2018 turned out to be a great year for Apple, as well as its CEO, Tim Cook.
09 Jan 2019
Donald TrumpRupee rebounds 7 paise against USD in early trade
The rupee recovered 7 paise to 70.14 against the USD in early trade today on fresh selling of the American currency by exporters and banks amid early gains in domestic equities.
09 Jan 2019
United States of AmericaOn this airline, flight attendants can now make individual tips
If you are planning to travel by Frontier Airlines this year, you are likely to be asked by the flight attendant for a tip.
08 Jan 2019
India2019 Nissan Kicks to launch in India on January 22
The 2019 Nissan Kicks, which was unveiled in India in October, will be launched on January 22.
08 Jan 2019
IndiaRBI appoints Infosys' Nandan Nilekani as Digital Payments Committee chairman
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a new committee to look into issues surrounding digital payments in India, and has named Infosys co-founder and former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani as its chairman.
08 Jan 2019
India#BharatBandh: How banking services will get affected
With the two-day nationwide general strike having commenced, banking services across India could be affected as a significant chunk of government bank employees have joined in on the strike.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaJio GigaFiber to be rolled out in March: Registrations, plans
Jio GigaFiber, the much-awaited FTTH service from Reliance, will be available in India soon, according to India Today.
06 Jan 2019
iPhoneTrump wants Apple to make iPhones in the US
Months after it became the first American company to be valued at $1 trillion, Apple's stock value has seen a considerable drop of late.
06 Jan 2019
iPhoneCES 2019: Apple trolls competitors in hilarious new ad
As CES 2019 is just a few days away, technology enthusiasts are flying to Las Vegas from different parts of the world.
06 Jan 2019
India2019 Maruti-Suzuki Wagon R to launch on January 23
Maruti Suzuki's latest hatchback, the all-new Wagon R, will be launched in India on January 23.
