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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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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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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg