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Cube26 ties up with IIIT-Hyderabad to initiate research on cognitive intelligence
The main benefits of cognitive intelligence are the ability to access the best of both worlds- productivity and speed from machines, emotional intelligence and the ability to handle the unknown from humans.
Paytm to engage with merchants directly, not to offer wallet through aggregators
Paytm has sent termination notices to couple of payment aggregators in the last few weeks.
Map making is laborious, it took a decade to map India, says Rashmi Verma, co-founder, MapmyIndia
The challenge was that there were no digital maps in the public domain like it is in developing countries, says MapmyIndia, co-founder, Rashmi Verma.
11 technology start-ups make the cut at GenNext Hub, a Reliance Industries-Microsoft venture
The GenNext Hub is an initiative of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) powered by Microsoft Ventures to catalyze the startup ecosystem for a digital India.
See huge market potential for handicraft in small cities, says X5 Retail CEO Pradeep Shekhawat
Around eight out of 10 Indians do not know of a credible place to shop for authentic ethnic goods.
#BudgetImpact: Finance minister Jaitley's plan will create jobs at bottom of pyramid, say experts
A large number of youth in the country are unable to get jobs due to lack of job-ready skills.
Snapdeal partners with dPronto to expand its customer base for same day delivery
Through this tie-up with dPronto and the group company, Snapdeal will help in ensuring a large number of underprivileged youth in India get dignified jobs.
There is more to life than numbers, says Rahul Anand, founder & CEO, Hopscotch
Hopscotch’s business model focuses on a supply model where it sources products from vendors in 40 countries.
Jaypore, Delhi-based online platform, raises $5 mn from Aavishkaar; to focus on product expansion
Jaypore aims to be the leader in that segment with quality products and processes that enable consumers to have access to traditional Indian crafts with a contemporary rendering.
CouponDunia.in unfazed by competition, focus now on mobile traffic, says founder and CEO, Sameer Parwani
Competition is rife in the sector with at least eight to nine sites chosen by consumers for its popularity and deals offered.
Baby Chakra's Naiyya Saggi and her journey from Law School to entrepreneurship
Life, for Saggi, revolves around business plans for Baby Chakra and reading about the latest trends in technology.
Ratan Tata invests in retail tech start-up SnapBizz, his 8th investment in 2016
This is Tata's eighth investment this year after investing in seven companies -- DogSpot.in, Tracxn, CashKaro, FirstCry, Teabox , Moglix, Invictus Technology.
Recruitment website Aasanjobs raises $5 million for expansion & marketplace automation
Founded in November 2015, the start-up is an end-to-end recruitment service in the recruitment industry
Truly Madly in love with his job: CEO Sachin Bhatia on perks of founding dating site
Women, the co-founders spoke with, spelt out their concerns regarding trust about a dating site which led them to adopt Big Data and algorithms to check that the person on the site is single and active on social networks.
Ratan Tata invests in Invictus Oncology, 7th investment in 2016
Tata has invested in the company as part of the first close of Invictus’s Series A financing round, joining existing investors Navam Capital and Aarin Capital.
Mumbai tops late night orders for food, Delhi comes close second
On an average, Indians are willing to spend an average of Rs. 600 on a late-night delivery order.
How to start up: Check out Harsh Mariwala's mantras on entrepreneurship
Mariwala shared his mantras on entrepreneurship and what would-be entrepreneurs should be careful about.
Ratan Tata, architect of Tetley acquisition, invests in specialty tea firm Teabox
Tea companies in India have continued to rely on a legacy supply chain that has existed since the estates were first set up by British and Scottish planters over 200 years ago.
IIT Bombay's Entrepreneurship Cell to hold annual summit on 30, 31 January
Top innovators of India will showcase their success stories, strategies and products at the Innovation Conclave in 15-minute long interactions.
Just Buy Live gets $20m in Series A, to use technology to power aam dukandaar
The company supplies goods directly from brand to retailer wherein every product available is listed and priced by the brand.
Saral Designs, makers of affordable hygiene products, raises angel funding
Currently, only 12% of India's 355 million women use sanitary napkins due to lack of affordability and poor access to good quality products
FreeCharge ties up with McDonald's for wallet
The service has gone live from January 14, 2016 across all these restaurants.
Auto rickshaw aggregator Jugnoo raises $5.5 mn in Series B funding
Samar Singla, Co Founder and CEO, Jugnoo, commented that the start-up has ‘great prospects’ lined up with this funding.
RedDoorz raises Pre-Series A funding from 500 Startups, to intensify expansion plans
RedDoorz is asset light budget accommodation brand and service offering.
Startup India: Govt must nudge RBI to lend support to start-up ecosystem
The start-up sector cannot get a boost unless the banking sector gets involved with it and gives loans.
Startup India: Provide seed money to boost entrepreneurship in health, environment, agri
By investing in more startup-focused events, the government can provide a great platform to connect new ventures to their first set of customers.
Startup India: Govt should provide greater impetus through policy
While the government’s intent to promote entrepreneurship is welcome, providing greater impetus through policy will help propel it further.
Founder Shilpa Sharma on how Jaypore stayed in the black despite a deep discount driven market
Most of the traffic is driven from metro cities with people showing a preferrence for sarees, shawls, apparel and jewelery