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24 Sep 2019
Mental HealthMental Health isn't fashion: Model protests over Gucci's 'straitjacket' collection
On Sunday, Gucci debuted its spring/summer 2020 collection during the Milan Fashion Week.
24 Sep 2019
AppleApple facing lawsuit over Shortcuts app: Details here
Apple is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from a Virginia-based company called Aftechmobile.
24 Sep 2019
Airtel Digital TVAirtel offers LG Smart TV users 6-months of free service
Airtel is working to expand its Digital TV service to more and more users as it aims to take on Reliance's Jio HomeTV.
23 Sep 2019
United KingdomWorld's oldest travel firm Thomas Cook goes bankrupt, travelers stranded
In a concerning turn of events, Thomas Cook, the world's oldest travel company, collapsed on Monday after talks to revive it failed.
23 Sep 2019
Amazon Great Indian FestivalAmazon Great Indian Festival sale: Deals on Honor mobiles previewed
Amazon is set to kick-off its Great Indian Festival sale in India from September 29 with attractive deals and discounts on offer across all product categories.
22 Sep 2019
IndiaPetrol, diesel prices rise in the aftermath of Saudi drone-strikes
According to notifications from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), prices of petrol have jumped by Rs. 1.59/liter and that of diesel by Rs. 1.31/liter in the last six days- the most since daily price revision was introduced in 2017.
21 Sep 2019
WeWorkWeWork CEO wants to live forever, be the "World's President"
Earlier this year, a New York Magazine profile on WeWork CEO Adam Neumann painted him as quite the party boy with company events boasting free-flowing beer kegs, weed or some such.
21 Sep 2019
ZomatoZomato rolls out Gold for delivery, faces flak: Here's why
Just a few days after launching original video content, Zomato has expanded its Gold subscription program to include delivery.
21 Sep 2019
IndiaGST Council meeting: Push for hospitality; no relief for auto-sector
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media, following the 37th GST Council meeting in Goa yesterday.
20 Sep 2019
XThousands worldwide, including ex-Saudi royal adviser, have Twitter accounts suspended
On Friday, the microblogging site Twitter said that it has closed down thousands of accounts on its platform for spreading fake news and pro-government propaganda.
20 Sep 2019
IndiaJioFiber v/s Airtel V-Fiber v/s BSNL: Plans under Rs. 1,000
Earlier this month, Reliance Jio launched its JioFiber service with attractive plans and bundled freebies, prompting rivals like Airtel and BSNL to revise their plans so as to stay relevant in the competitive market.
20 Sep 2019
India#FinancialBytes: SBI Tax Savings Scheme- Interest rate, tenure and more
The State Bank of India, India's largest lender, offers many short-term and long-term saving schemes to its customers.
20 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiIndia Inc. welcomes Sitharaman's tax announcement, Modi calls it historic
The effect of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's massive announcement was seen instantly as markets rejoiced on Friday.
20 Sep 2019
Nirmala SitharamanGovernment cuts corporate tax rate to 22% for domestic companies
In a move which is expected to boost growth and provide some respite to the sluggish economy, the government has decided to slash income tax for corporates.
20 Sep 2019
LondonBentley: Five facts you must know about the British automaker
Bentley, founded in 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Touted as the pinnacle of British motoring, the company is known for making gorgeous-looking, ultra-premium cars for those who want to experience an uninhibited adrenaline rush while relishing the best of luxuries.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaAmazon Great India Festival sale: Top deals and offers revealed
Amazon is all set to kick off its Great Indian Festival sale in India from September 29.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaHow long should your phone ring? TRAI seeks suggestions
In a rather unique consultation paper, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited suggestions from industry experts and stakeholders on the maximum duration for which a phone should ring for calls.
18 Sep 2019
LifestyleCondom manufacturers are shifting focus towards personalized, 'luxury' condoms
Since the invention of latex revolutionized condoms back in the 1920s, there has not been any significant innovation to the product.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaFlipkart Big Billion Days sale 2019: Deals on mobiles revealed
Flipkart is all set to host its The Big Billion Days sale in India from September 29 to October 4.
17 Sep 2019
EPFOYour Provident Fund interest rate increased to 8.65% for 2018-19
On Tuesday, Labor Minister Santosh Gangwar announced that over 6 crore subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) would receive 8.65% interest on deposits for the financial year 2018-19.
17 Sep 2019
ZomatoNow, delivery executives log out from Zomato over reduced payments
Just as Zomato tries to end the dispute with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and bring several departed restaurants back online, another problem has started brewing - outgoing delivery executives.
16 Sep 2019
TechnologyWorld's smallest washing-machine can fit in your pocket
Centuries after the washing machine was invented, here's an innovative solution to your many cleaning needs.
16 Sep 2019
iOSTata Sky Mobile app v/s JioTV: Which one is better?
With more and more users consuming content on mobile devices, there is a rapid growth in OTT platforms and TV applications. Naturally, all DTH service providers have also introduced their apps to cater to the growing needs.
16 Sep 2019
IndiaRedmi Note 7 Pro becomes best-selling smartphone of Q2 2019
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7 Pro has emerged as the best-selling smartphone in India for the second quarter of 2019, according to a new report by market research firm Counterpoint Research.
15 Sep 2019
FlipkartTraders' body seeks blanket ban on Amazon, Flipkart festive sales
Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) urged the government to ban festive season sales conducted by e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaAirtel launches 'all channels' DTH pack at Rs. 1,675/month
Airtel has announced a new 'all channels' DTH pack in India as it looks to take on Reliance's Jio Fiber-based Jio Home TV service.
14 Sep 2019
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman announces special funding window for unfinished housing projects
Amid the concerning situation of the country's economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures on Saturday aimed at boosting growth.
14 Sep 2019
MumbaiMukesh, Nita and Ambani kids get Income Tax notices: Report
Reliance Industries head honcho Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita, and their three children- Akash, Anant, and Isha, have received notices from the Mumbai leg of Income Tax Department, Indian Express reported on Saturday.
13 Sep 2019
ZomatoZomato ventures into content streaming, announces original shows
After leading the game of food-delivery, Zomato is gearing up to take on Netflix and Amazon.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaDo NRIs need to link their PAN with Aadhaar?
According to government's notification, it is mandatory to link PAN and Aadhaar latest by September 30, 2019, or your PAN might become invalid.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaApple reduces prices of older iPhones by Rs. 20,000
With the arrival of new flagship handsets, Apple has reduced the prices of its older iPhones in India, making them more affordable.
11 Sep 2019
IndiaRivaling Jio Fiber, Airtel launches 1Gbps V-Fiber broadband plan
From rebranding its Airtel TV app service to launching new Android-based set-top boxes and TV Stick, Airtel is holding no bars in taking on Reliance Jio.
11 Sep 2019
IndiaDon't have a PAN yet? Reasons why you'd need one
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all taxpayers in India.
11 Sep 2019
State Bank of India (SBI)Investing in Provident Funds? Here's how much you can earn
Public Provident Fund, popularly known as PPF scheme, is a long-term savings scheme, launched by the National Savings Institute (Government of India) in 1968.
10 Sep 2019
Alibaba Group#AnEraEnds: Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma hangs up his boots
After spending two decades at Alibaba's helm, Jack Ma stepped down as Chairman of the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, his 55th birthday.
09 Sep 2019
IndiaIs auto industry going through worst crisis? Data says yes
As the Indian auto industry undergoes a crisis amid a broader economic slowdown in India, automobile sales dropped sharply in August, the worst decline since 1997-98.
09 Sep 2019
IndiaAmazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 announced: Details here
Amazon has announced a fresh round of its popular Great Indian Festival Sale in India. The e-commerce giant has activated a dedicated page for the sale but hasn't disclosed the dates yet.
09 Sep 2019
State Bank of India (SBI)SBI cuts Fixed deposit (FD) rates again: Details here
On Monday, the State Bank of India (SBI) announced that it would reduce MCLR (marginal cost of lending rate) on loans across all tenors.
09 Sep 2019
IndiaRivaling Jio, BSNL introduces new Rs. 1,999 Bharat Fiber Plan
In a bid to take on Reliance's recently launched Jio Fiber broadband service, state-run BSNL has revised its Bharat Fiber tariffs to introduce a new Rs. 1,999 monthly plan.
