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01 Feb 2019
Myntra#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the entrepreneur who is building 'Myntra' for comics
Comics have always been doors to fantastical universes that speak of heroes and villains and magical things.
01 Feb 2019
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Sensex jumps over 100 points ahead of Budget 2019
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex today jumped over 100 points ahead of the Budget presentation by acting Finance Minister Piyush Goyal amid heavy buying by foreign portfolio investors.
01 Feb 2019
Electric VehiclesUse Tesla's released patents to save Earth, urges Elon Musk
At a time when US tech companies have been accusing Chinese nationals of technology theft, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, on Thursday, reiterated that Tesla's patents were out for anyone to use.
01 Feb 2019
Piyush Goyal#Budget2019: Piyush Goyal announces direct cash transfer for marginal farmers
On Friday, acting Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented the interim budget in the Parliament amid ruckus from the Opposition.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaUnion Budget 2019: Key expectations, traditions and other questions simplified
The Union Budget 2019 will be presented by interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday, February 1.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaNITI Aayog: Report claiming 45-year high unemployment unverified
Following reports that India's unemployment rate had hit a 45-year high, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar, on Thursday, clarified that the data was "not verified" and was still being processed.
31 Jan 2019
YouTubeBest Jio 4G prepaid plans for every budget
Reliance Jio continues to outshine its rivals for two main reasons - industry-leading 4G internet speeds and attractively priced tariff plans.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaUnemployment at 45-year high after demonetization, stalled NSSO report shows
During 2017-18, India's unemployment rate touched a 45-year high of 6.1%, a previously unreleased National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report has revealed.
31 Jan 2019
HuaweiChinese engineer allegedly stole secrets from Apple's self-driving car project
A new case of corporate espionage has surfaced in the US, and the FBI has accused a Chinese national of stealing trade secrets from Apple.
30 Jan 2019
iPhoneApple iPhones could get cheaper in some countries: Details here
Just a few hours ago, Apple reported its Q1 earnings with a decline in the revenue from iPhone sales.
29 Jan 2019
FlipkartWorried Flipkart wants six-month delay in implementing new e-commerce rules
American retail giant Walmart-owned Flipkart has written to the government that it faces "the risk of significant customer disruption" if the deadline for implementing the new e-commerce curbs, which could cause huge disruption in the space, isn't extended by six months.
29 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Credit or debit card- what is better for you?
Credit and debit cards are two of the most popular cashless payment methods.
29 Jan 2019
Bharti AirtelBest prepaid plans available under Rs. 100 for data, calling
Thanks to the increasing competition among telcos, the telecom space in India has changed for good.
29 Jan 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp, Skype to be brought under regulatory-ambit? TRAI drops hints
Telecom regulator TRAI hopes to finalize, by February-end, its recommendations on whether over-the-top (OTT) services, such as WhatsApp and Skype, should be brought under the regulatory ambit, according to a top official.
29 Jan 2019
HuaweiHuawei, its CFO charged with multiple financial crimes in USA
A little over a month after Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was detained by Canadian authorities, Huawei, two of its subsidiaries, and Meng have been charged with an array of financial crimes in the US.
28 Jan 2019
Maruti SuzukiMaruti launches next-gen Baleno, price starts at Rs. 5.45 lakh
Maruti Suzuki has launched Baleno, its most-sold premium hatchback, in a new avatar.
27 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 types of credit card frauds to know about
Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
27 Jan 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ICICI Bank fraud: CBI investigator transferred; govt denies meddling
A day after the CBI booked former CEO and MD of ICICI Bank, Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, and Videocon Group's V N Dhoot, the investigating officer in the case was abruptly transferred.
26 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards in India that rich people use
Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives because of the convenience they offer. There are various types of credit cards that cater to different needs.
26 Jan 2019
IndiaNow, order Xiaomi's China-exclusive products from India: Here's how
Xiaomi dominates as India's leading phone maker but offers a lot more than that.
26 Jan 2019
Health & WellnessUS-company selling used tissues. Motto: Get sick whenever you like
It's a universal fact that nobody likes getting sick. And, it takes so much energy and time to recover sometimes.
25 Jan 2019
TataSoon, you might not be able to buy Tata Nano
Tata Nano, the cheapest car in the world, could soon be discontinued.
25 Jan 2019
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Now, use TRAI's app to pick channels, see monthly prices
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new portal to help DTH/cable users understand varied channel prices introduced under its new regulatory framework for broadcasting services.
24 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 instant loan platforms for students in India
Many students often struggle with financial constraints but approaching banks and traditional lenders for loans might not be of much help as they generally lend only to salaried individuals.
24 Jan 2019
IndiaMercedes-Benz V-Class MPV launched in India at Rs. 68.40 lakh
German car maker Mercedes-Benz has launched its brand new luxury V-Class Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) in India at a starting price of Rs. 68.40 lakh (ex-showroom).
24 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 reasons to not take a credit card
Credit cards have become one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.
24 Jan 2019
HuaweiHuawei accused of plagiarizing music video for promoting tablet
In a shocking development, Chinese giant Huawei has been accused of plagiarizing a music video for the purpose of advertising.
23 Jan 2019
IndiaRivaling Nissan Kicks, Tata launches Harrier at Rs. 12.69 lakh
Taking on the recently introduced Nissan Kicks, Tata Motors has launched its Harrier SUV in India at Rs. 12.69 lakh.
22 Jan 2019
UberNow, Uber is working on self-driving scooters, bikes: Details here
We all are aware of Uber's ambitions to bring autonomous vehicles into the market.
22 Jan 2019
India2019 Nissan Kicks launched, price starts at Rs. 9.55 lakh
Japanese car maker Nissan has finally launched its much-awaited Kicks SUV in India at Rs. 9.55 lakh.
22 Jan 2019
FlipkartHere's how to get free Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, SonyLiv
If you like streaming content on Netflix or want free deliveries from Amazon or enjoy live sports on Hotstar, I am guessing you've already exhausted the free trials of these popular services.
22 Jan 2019
Bharti AirtelNow, book Ola rides from Airtel app, get 25% cashback
In a bid to offer a holistic experience to its customers, Bharti Airtel has started offering ride-hailing services through its My Airtel app.
22 Jan 2019
Electric VehiclesHow this nanotech start-up by IIT-Roorkee alumnus is fighting pollution
We are living in testing times when pollution of all forms is on the rise and a switch to renewable sources of energy has become the need of the hour.
22 Jan 2019
Reliance JioBest 4G prepaid plans available on Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, BSNL
Remember the days when you had to shell out a considerable amount of money to get just 1GB of data?
21 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Love shopping online? Here are 5 credit-cards for you
Credit cards have become an essential part of our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
21 Jan 2019
ChinaChina records slowest economic growth since 1990: Details here
On Monday, official figures revealed that the Chinese economy in 2018 had grown at its slowest pace since 1990, sparking fears about the impacts of China's slowdown on the global economy.
21 Jan 2019
Hyundai Motor Company2019 Hyundai Elite i20 gets feature updates, new variants introduced
Hyundai Motors has rejigged the entire Elite i20 lineup to introduce updated variants and also comply with new safety norms mandated by the Indian government.
20 Jan 2019
IndiaFuel prices witness sharp rise; petrol gets costlier by 23p
Fuel prices on Sunday witnessed a sharp hike for the fourth straight day as state-run oil companies increased the rate of petrol by 23 paise a liter while diesel became costlier by 29-31 paise per liter across the four major metro cities in India.
20 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 apps for students to manage their finances better
Handling finances is one of the biggest challenges faced by many students who find it difficult to keep a track on their expenses.
20 Jan 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards for fuel purchases in India
Fuel expenses are a constant struggle and with the rising fuel prices, many are now looking for ways to save on fuel purchases.
