The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called on the Indian government to bring over-the-top (OTT) communication apps, such as WhatsApp, Google Meet, and Telegram, under the purview of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This request is driven by concerns over national security and the need for regulatory parity between telecom service providers and OTT platforms.
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Convin, an innovative AI-powered conversation intelligence platform, has successfully raised $6.5 million in its latest funding round, spearheaded by India Quotient. This investment is set to propel the Bengaluru-based company’s growth, enabling it to bolster its core team and expand its distribution channels.
The funding round also welcomed new investor JSW Ventures, alongside existing backers…
Mumbai-based venture capital firm Kae Capital has announced the appointment of Abhishek Srivastava and Gaurav Chaturvedi as general partners. Srivastava, a former executive at Endiya Partners, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He was a founding director at Endiya Partners and is known for his deep expertise in venture capital and investment strategy. Chaturvedi, who has been with Kae…
Apple’s expanding presence in India is projected to generate up to 600,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year, underscoring the company’s significant efforts to diversify its production away from China. The expansion is part of Apple’s broader strategy to bolster its manufacturing capabilities in India, driven by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes offered by the Indian…
Bloomin’ Brands, the parent company of Outback Steakhouse, has appointed Michael Spanos as its new CEO. Spanos, who recently left his position as Chief Operating Officer at Delta Air Lines, takes over from David Deno, who announced his retirement in May.
Spanos’s departure from Delta, following a tumultuous period marked by a major CrowdStrike-related outage that disrupted thousands of…
During the latest earnings season, consumer-facing companies have observed a shift in shopping behaviors towards value-seeking. Lei Chen, co-CEO of PDD Holdings, the parent company of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, has coined the term “rational consumers” to describe this trend.
In a recent earnings call, Chen characterized these consumers as making more “thoughtful” choices, balancing…
Ruchir Sharma, a prominent global investor and author, will be the distinguished guest at the Express Adda event in Mumbai this Tuesday. Sharma, who serves as Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, is set to offer his expert analysis on capitalism and the factors shaping both global and domestic economies.
Sharma’s latest book, What…
In today’s digital age, small businesses have access to a wealth of free tools that can help streamline operations, enhance productivity, and boost digital marketing efforts. Google, a leader in tech innovation, offers a suite of free tools designed to support various aspects of business management and growth. Here’s a comprehensive list of 35 free Google tools that can significantly benefit…
Pavel Durov: From VKontakte Visionary to Telegram Titan—A Journey Through Innovation and Controversy
Pavel Durov, born on October 10, 1984, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, is a prominent tech entrepreneur renowned for his creation of the social networking site VKontakte (VK) and the encrypted messaging app Telegram. His journey from a young student to a global tech leader is marked by both groundbreaking achievements and notable controversies.
Early Life and Education
Durov’s…
Poshak Chikan Studio, which offers authentic Lucknowi Chikankari apparel, is driven to revive and popularize the craft of traditional art.
Today’s world is driven by fast fashion choices, where trends come and go, but traditional art forms like Lucknowi Chikankari are something the world needs to give more importance to because it is at risk of being overshadowed by machine-made products. To…
