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’.
Scroll Staff
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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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena approves sacking of 223 Delhi Commission for Women employees
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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: 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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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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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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‘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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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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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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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women exit in quarter-final after loss to Japan
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Squash, Saurav Ghosal interview: ‘People enjoyed watching me, this was the legacy I wanted to leave’
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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IPL 2024: Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar bowl Punjab Kings to crucial win over Chennai Super Kings