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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Joya Chatterji’s ‘Shadows at Noon’ wins best history book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Awards
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final