Exclusive: Eyeing refurbished market & new revenue model, Bounce launches new electric bike in the market

Bike sharing startup, Bounce, is all set to launch a new electric bike in the market as it looks to consolidate its presence in the re-furbished market. Bounce has already started accepting bookings for the bike but the delivery will only commence in December. Bounce’s co-founder Vivekananda Hallekere shared the photos and basic information about…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 3, 20200Comments

News

Edtech player UpGrad repeals Pay cut decision after good quarterly performance

Edtech major UpGrad has announced that it will revoke the salary cut decision that was initiated earlier in the wake of coronavirus crises. The company has said that it will pay back 100 percent pay cut to its employees in the July Salary, following good performance in the months of April and June. However, the…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 2, 20200Comments

Funding News

Mitron, TikTok’s alternative in India, raises first VC fund

Please note this is an updated article inclusive of latest updated information India’s homegrown video-sharing app, Mitron, has reportedly raised INR 2 crore from 3 one4 capital and LetsVenture. Angel investor Arun Tadanki led syndicate participated in the round on behalf of LetsVenture. News channel CBNC TV18 first reported this news. LetsVenture has also confirmed the…

ByGirish ShettiJuly 1, 20200Comments

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

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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

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