Girish Shetti

A writer with a passion for tech, marketing, and sports, he delivers captivating articles for the tech enthusiasts. Girish’s expertise in technology and startup analysis brings insightful content and the latest trends to our readers. He loves being the ‘first’ to know(and write) all that’s happening in the world of Tech and startups.

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News

Paytm faces backlash on Social Media over Chinese Investment

On Tuesday, India saw a slugfest between Paytm and TikTok, albeit this brawl was been played out on Twitter. The Noida headquartered company faced a backlash on the social media platform, with most twitterati calling for an immediate ban on the digital payment firm. Buoyed by patriotic fervor, scores of netizens came hard on the digital…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 1, 20200Comments

News

Zomato renames its subscription program Zomato Gold to Zomato Pro

Zomato on Tuesday renamed its exclusive membership and subscription program Zomato Gold to Zomato Pro. However, the Gurugram headquartered company claimed that it has not merely changed the name but has also upgraded the program. The company said on its official blog that Zomato Pro will be bigger and better than Zomato Gold. The company has…

ByGirish ShettiJune 30, 20200Comments

Not Just Startups

Twitch Temporarily bans Donald Trump for Hate Speech – Top Trending News

Here are top trending news from the world of technology..check it out. 1 Twitch bans Donald Trump, albeit temporarily Image Credits: Flickr Gage Skidmore Video streaming service platform Twitch has temporarily banned US President Donald Trump’s account on account of alleged hate speech. Twitch was especially unhappy about Trump’s infamous kickoff rally where he…

ByGirish ShettiJune 30, 20200Comments

News

59 Chinese apps including TikTok banned by Indian Government

In a big development, Indian government on late Monday evening announced a ban on operation of 59 Chinese apps including popular apps like TikTok and UC Browser. This is a breaking story and further details are still awaited. ‘TikTok’ and ‘59 Chinese apps’ are currently trending on Twitter. Twitter is also flooded with the list that…

ByGirish ShettiJune 29, 20200Comments

Indian tech

Exclusive: Pratilipi Monthly Active Users Crosses over 20 Mn

Vernacular publishing platform Pratilipi has reported steepest rise in its monthly active readers, clocking more than 15 million readers or MAU (monthly active users) in the span of last five months. With this milestone, the Tencent backed company’s monthly active readers have now crossed over 20 Mn. Pratilipi’s co-founder and CEO Ranjeet Pratap Singh first shared…

ByGirish ShettiJune 29, 20200Comments

Not Just Startups

Starbucks joins anti-racism bandwagon, stops Social Media Advertising – Top Trending News

Here are top trending news from the world of technology…Check it out 1 Starbucks to stop advertising on social media Image source: Flickr Coffee chain major Starbucks has joined the growing chorus around racism, after the company announced on Sunday that it will no longer advertise on the social media. With this announcement,…

ByGirish ShettiJune 29, 20200Comments

Acquisitions

What is Doubtnut – Byju’s Latest Acquisition Target

Byju’s, which barely 24 hours ago become the third Indian startup to enter the decacorn club, is reportedly pursuing negotiation to acquire edtech startup Doubtnut. Doubtnut seeks to solve doubts in tough subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology through interactive videos that can be accessed through its official website and Android app. Within a very…

ByGirish ShettiJune 27, 20200Comments

Funding News

Has Treebo settled for lower valuation in latest funding (series D) round

Treebo has reportedly raised fresh funds from existing investors through series D funding round. While this should spell good news for the fund starved budget hotel startup, this good news has come with a spoiler. The Bengaluru based startup has agreed to take a cut in its valuation to pave way for fresh capital infusion,…

ByGirish ShettiJune 27, 20200Comments

Funding News

Fintech startups Slice and Aye Finance raise funds

Fintech and credit startup Slice has scooped up INR 46 crore in a pre-series B round. Japanese investor Gunosy spearheaded the round while Kunal Shah of Cred also participated in the round. American investment firm EMVC, Better Capital and existing investor Das Capital were among other participants. The company said that the latest funding will help…

ByGirish ShettiJune 25, 20200Comments

Not Just Startups

Black side of Facial Recognition Technology – Top Trending news

Here are top trending news from the world of technology..check it out 1 Black side of Facial Recognition Technology The dark side of facial recognition technology is so dark that it is pitch black. This is to say that facial recognition technology’s criticism of racial bias is not totally unfounded. And the latest…

ByGirish ShettiJune 25, 20200Comments

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