E-commerce
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E-commerce platforms will need to disclose all paid reviews, says Centre
The Department of Consumer Affairs announced new regulations to protect consumers from ‘fake and deceptive reviews’.
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Zomato’s instant delivery plan sparks concern: ‘Drivers are not data points for algorithm to manage’
On India’s unpredictable roads, speed can often lead to disaster.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Many e-commerce companies come to India and ‘blatantly flout’ laws, says Union minister Piyush Goyal
Goyal did not directly name any company or specify which laws had been violated.
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Trending
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Brij Bhushan Singh sexually harassed wrestlers at every opportunity he got, Delhi Police tell court
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Why India’s ties with Turkey are worse than ever before
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Humans of New York founder chides Humans of Bombay for filing copyright case against rival account
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India at Asian Games 2022, Sept 25, live updates: Shooters win gold, bronze; rowers clinch 2 bronze
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Why has Modi linked women’s reservations to an increase in seats for Hindi belt?
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Ban on flash sales, appoint compliance officers: Centre suggests changes to e-commerce rules
The government has sought suggestions on the draft rules by July 6.
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The second wave of Covid-19 may put a crimp in the recovery of India’s top online fashion retailers
Myntra and Ajio had recovered from the damage of last year, but 2021 won’t be easy.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Myntra to change its logo after complaint says it is offensive to women
NGO Avesta Foundation’s Naaz Patel had filed the complaint in December.
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Video
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Watch: Skydiver makes precision landing with parachute on inflatable unicorn at UK festival
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Watch: Electric appliance company makes Ganesh portrait with nearly 100 spinning fans
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Watch: Crowds fight with security personnel in Dubai Mall to get their hands on iPhone 15 models
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Watch: Ed Sheeran serenades actor Courteney Cox with a song inspired by ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’
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Caught on camera: Horrifying moment when two-storeyed building in Nainital collapses after landslide
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Not just a platform for texting ‘good morning’, WhatsApp is now a lifeline for small businesses
The potential of the app as a business tool has led to a growing trend of companies building products around it.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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E-commerce retailers must display country of origin on imported products, Centre tells Delhi HC
The government is likely to soon notify the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, to apply to all e-commerce firms that service Indian customers.
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Rotten vegetables, late deliveries: Ambani and Zuckerberg’s JioMart has got off to a shaky start
The grocery delivery service has disappointed its early customers.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: KG George’s ‘Irakal’ is a singular study of a psycho
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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This Chinese e-tailer is giving giants Amazon and Flipkart a run for their money in India
While Indian platforms are driven by offers, Club Factory focuses on affordable products.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why India’s proposed e-commerce rules will hurt big players like Amazon and Flipkart the most
Ventures that have foreign ownership would need to make huge changes to their businesses to comply with the rules.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Draft e-commerce policy says data is a national asset, compares it to mine of natural resources
The draft policy has proposed to regulate cross-border data flow and the setting up of a data authority.
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The Field
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Asian Games, Rowing: Men’s rowers add two more bronze as India finish with five medals in Hangzhou
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Australia in India: Centurions Gill, Iyer ensure hosts win second ODI; lead series 2-0
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Brij Bhushan Singh sexually harassed wrestlers at every opportunity he got, Delhi Police tell court
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Live
India at Asian Games 2022, Sept 25, live updates: Shooters win gold, bronze; rowers clinch 2 bronze
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Asian Games: China dominate opening day of events