Digital Businesses
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What Shopclues’ sale for a pittance tells us about Indian e-commerce
‘Indian e-commerce was in a bubble in 2015-’16. There is a correction of sorts going on.’
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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The regulatory obstacle that’s holding WhatsApp back from launching its payment service in India
WhatsApp pay was rolled out to limited users last year, but a full-scale launch is awaited.
Nupur Anand, qz.com
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Inadequate rights, poor conditions: A study reveals the plight of India’s gig economy workers
Some of the best-known Indian startups also have some of the worst working conditions, according to the findings.
Aria Thaker, qz.com
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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After an incredible boom, e-wallets are dwindling in India
From 60 in 2017, the number of firms offering e-wallet services has shrunk to 49.
Nupur Anand, qz.com
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Paytm has a new strategy to outpace its rivals: Snitching about them
The digital payments firm has been playing watchdog against its global peers, cautioning regulators about one issue or another.
Nupur Anand, qz.com
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Forget messaging, WhatsApp has become the new business card, storefront and cash register in India
Companies are using artificial intelligence, data analytics and other technology to use WhatsApp as a whole new sales and marketing channel.
Sushma UN, qz.com
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Ola just acquired Foodpanda. How’s that going to work?
Is it a bad move or a sign of entrepreneurial maturity?
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Value of bitcoin plunges after technology update gets cancelled
The digital currency declined almost 29% to $5,605 from its record high of $7,882 on November 8.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: How does WhatsApp make business sense by offering a free service?
The messaging app was bought by Facebook in 2014 for $19 billion.
Ramakrishnan M
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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How an Indian dad turned his daughter’s love for rhymes into a million-dollar business on YouTube
ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes and Kids Songs is the second-most viewed channel on YouTube in India.
Manu Balachandran, qz.com
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Paytm acquires majority stake in online event management platform Insider.in
The ticketing company was earlier owned by Only Much Louder, a market leader in this field in India.
Scroll Staff
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Twitter gets stung by an errant tweet but investors shouldn't write the company off
Twitter's stock took a tumble last week thanks to some bad PR and lower-than-expected results. But their business strategy is reassuring.
Sotirios Paroutis, The Conversation
The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game