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Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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After penny-pinching for months, Indians are ready to spend again during festive season: Survey
Forty per cent of respondents said they plan to spend up to Rs 50,000 on home renovations and appliances.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Play, pause, order: Zomato plans to reel in more customers with video content
On average, consumers log into Zomato’s app once a week to order food. With shows, that number, and correspondingly the number of orders, may go up.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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‘Sleeping less, but for right reasons’: OYO’s CEO on moving from IndiGo to a six-year-old startup
A conversation with Aditya Ghosh on heading the world’s third-largest hospitality chain and working with a 25-year-old founder.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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News anchor Anjana Om Kashyap calls Aditya Thackeray the ‘Rahul Gandhi of Shiv Sena’, apologises
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Why are South Indians speaking Hindi to each other?
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Watch: Viral clip shows a snake attacking a man after he annoyed it for several minutes
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Houston: Anti-Modi protestors stage demonstrations against ‘near-fascist politics’ of BJP government
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‘Interference in judicial appointments does not augur well for the institution,’ says Supreme Court
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With 600% growth in a year, Realme is challenging its smartphone rivals in India
While Xiaomi still owns about a quarter of the market, Realme’s share has expanded from 1.2% to 7.7% within a year.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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These Indian ‘witches’ are going to US with an app that connects orphanages to old-age homes
Finalists at a social app development competition, the Tech Witches believe their app can fight depression in two groups.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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66% of Indians ordering food online are more concerned about quality than speed of delivery
Zomato and Swiggy are paying regular visits to restaurants and delisting those that don’t comply with food safety norms.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: From ‘Jai Shri Ram’ greetings to ‘free Kashmir’ protests, the other side of Howdy Modi
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Watch: Rekha singing a Mehdi Hassan ghazal from 1983 takes social media users back in time
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Watch: Income inequality, transgender rights emerge as big themes at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards
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Watch: Viral clip shows a snake attacking a man after he annoyed it for several minutes
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Watch: This video of a toddler dancing to the music of musicians on the street is a joy to behold
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Zomato or Swiggy: Who is leading in the food delivery app race (and where)?
The penetration of these apps is higher in tier-2 cities than in metros, shows data.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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While Paytm’s reach stagnates, Walmart’s PhonePe is fast catching up
Four in 10 Indian smartphone owners use PhonePe.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s online entertainment economy is booming – and could triple in size by 2023
Growing revenues for video, e-sports and music platforms point to a wealth of potential.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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‘Saand Ki Aankh’ trailer: Never too old to pick up a gun
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‘Ghost’ trailer: Scares and screams galore in Vikram Bhatt’s new film
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In war, friendship and love: Looking back on Hindi cinema’s top 10 hero twosomes
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‘The Family Man’ review: He might just save the nation, but what about his marriage?
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In film ‘Sikhirini Mwasani’, the attempt to keep a Bodo performance tradition from dying out
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Why the number of Indian students going to Britain is rising again
Post-Brexit, the UK government wants to grant more study visas to Indian nationals and make it easier for them to find jobs.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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New York is far more expensive than Mumbai, except when it comes to these two things
Buy Levi’s, Nike, Zara in Mumbai. For iPhones and petrol, go to New York.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Despite Trump crackdown on H-1B visas, Indians are still crazy about US jobs
British and Pakistani techies are less inclined to apply for American gigs than those from India.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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Wrestling: With Tokyo Olympics on his mind, Sushil Kumar gearing up to compete in more events
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Shooting: IOA chief Batra set to meet with CWG federation head; shooting’s exclusion to be discussed
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India vs South Africa: Kohli handed warning, demerit point for shoulder contact with pacer Hendricks
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National championship and IWL have helped improve the Indian women’s football team, says Bembem Devi
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India at Wrestling World C’ships: Five medals, four Olympic quotas mark best-ever performance