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India Approves World’s First Passenger Hyperloop System (Pune-Mumbai it is)
And finally, hyperloop is all set for launch in India. The Government of Maharashtra has deemed Virgin Hyperloop One a public infrastructure project, setting it up to become the first…
Khadi, Papad, Honey is what India is buying
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has reported an over 25% jump in sales to a little under Rs 75,000 crore during 2018-19.
Papad, honey and cosmetics that have contributed to a major chunk of the KVIC’s revenues.
FYI: KVIC sales are 2X of HUL’s.
And all this when Baba Ramdev’s Patanajli is struggling with sales growth.
This Indian AI startup claims to automate app making but – it’s all human
The AI hype cycle continues.
Engineer.ai, an Indian startup claiming to have built an artificial intelligence-assisted app development platform, is not in fact using AI to literally build apps, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Instead, the company, which has attracted nearly $30 million in funding from a SoftBank-owned firm and others, is reportedly relying mostly on human engineers, while using hype around AI to attract customers and investment that will last it until it can actually get its automation platform off the ground.
After A Flood : This site tells you what to do
Afterflood is an initiative to crowd source verified data to help people recovering from flood situation, which is badly needed as there is hardly any knowledgebase around cooking, hygiene, medicinal…
Facebook has been secretly transcribing your Messenger audio chats
Facebook has not only been collecting its users’ personal audio snippets but has also been found getting them transcribed from external contractors. These conversations were picked from Messenger app from…
Jio banks on bundled services as the differentiator; Revises targets
The Jio GigaFiber plans are not as aggressively priced as its mobility plans were when first announced. The company has also slashed the target numbers to, a still not modest,…
Google Nest Hub's India launch date and price leaked already
Google’s smart speaker with a 7-inch display, Nest Hub, is expected to launch in India next week. It may be priced at Rs. 8,999 which is close to its current…
Aadhar driving financial Inclusion in rural India; Records 22 crore transactions in July
The Aadhar-enabled payment system is seeing a higher adoption in rural areas with 22 crore transactions valued at Rs. 9,685 crores recorded during last month. This system is helping financial…
FB approaches SC with a transfer plea in WhatsApp case
Facebook has requested the Supreme Court to transfer the pending case around WhatsApp traceability. The case is currently being heard by Madras High court and is due for a hearing…
TCS eyes $100M revenue from its AI platform, Ignio
TCS has announced that it will boost the product strategy for its AI platform Ignio, which has just crossed $60 million in revenue. A couple of years back, TCS hired…
Jio betting big on Blockchain; To modernize supply chain and even data privacy
From JIO’s AGM: Using Blockchain we can deliver unprecedented security, trust, automation and efficiency to almost any type of transaction. This is a vital capability for India especially for modernizing…
Jio and Microsoft announce alliance to accelerate digital transformation in India; Major boost for Azure
In combining efforts, Jio and Microsoft aim to enhance the adoption of leading technologies like data analytics, AI, cognitive services, blockchain, Internet of Things, and edge computing among small and…
Make in India powers 95% domestic phones; Targets 1bn handsets by 2025
Make in India now has over 268 mobile handset and accessories brands producing their goods in the country. When launched, the scheme had just 2 participating companies. Currently, over 95%…
Jio Fiber: Pricing, Availability and all you need to know.
JIOFIBER services on a COMMERCIAL basis will be rolled out from Sep 5th onwards. JioFiber plans will be priced between Rs 700 to Rs 10,000 per month to suit every…
Govt launching ‘Uber for Tractors’ helping farmers rent costly equipments
The Govt. plans to introduce an Uber-like app which will connect farmers with 38,000 custom hiring centers. These CHCs rent out latest but costly equipment at an affordable rate. Farmers…
What exactly does a Product Manager do? Redefining Product Management function
The world is changing, software has eaten the world – the definition of product management needs to be revisited now!