From billionaire to jail: Why Byju Raveendran is facing prison and how $22B startup with SRK & Messi as ambassadors crashedByju's founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The court cited his dis...
27 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
UpGrad to acquire Unacademy for Rs 2,055 crore, 90% below peak valuationAfter on-again, off-again talks, Ronnie Screwvala-run edtech firm UpGrad is acquiring UpGrad in a cut price deal. UpGrad is also raising an...
05 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Zoho layoffs: Sridhar Vembu's firm laid off 300 employees without prior warning? Here's all about the social media buzzZoho layoff: There's a growing buzz on social media that Sridhar Vembu's company Zoho laid off 300 freshers without a prior warning. The bu...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Mukti Prime, a new OTT platform set to hit screens on March 8Interdisciplinary artist Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee will be in charge of the content on the app which has been created by Partha Chatterjee.
04 Mar, 2022, 04.20 PM IST
Covid features in society apps keep residents alertApps like MyGate and NoBrokerHood are adding features like touch-less entry with face recognition, integration with Aarogya Setu, Covid-19 ...
13 Sep, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
After successful run of 'Vaccine Express' in rural areas, Bihar launches it for citiesBihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said that the state government is aiming to vaccinate maximum number of its citizens by the end of the ye...
03 Jun, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
Locked down & lonely users rush to dating appsThe second Covid wave has led to a 20-25% surge in new users signing up on dating platforms in India.
22 May, 2021, 01.29 PM IST
WhatsApp Chatbot ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk’ surpasses 30 million users in IndiaWhatsApp said this API-based helpline was made available to all WhatsApp users for free in English and Hindi language with the aim to flatt...
23 Mar, 2021, 06.31 PM IST
Employees Provident Fund Organisation services most accessed on UMANG appAdding to the 16 services already on the UMANG app, EPFO has now started another facility, enabling EPS (employees' pension scheme) members...
28 Sep, 2020, 07.52 PM IST
Collection under stress, NPA may rise to 15%: CashBeanCollections are down drastically due to the impact of COVID-19, said PC Financial Services Chief Financial Officer Raghuvir Gakhar.
11 Sep, 2020, 10.36 PM IST
Kerala records highest number of cybercrimes during lockdownThe report analyses various cyberattacks within India during the pandemic and reveals that threat actors targeted the States with COVID-19-...
21 May, 2020, 04.08 PM IST
Startup executives launch Covidmaps to help users find essential products nearbyCovidMaps.in lists details around when a store is open, what items are available and how much, safety precautions being observed, crowding,...
03 Apr, 2020, 05.14 PM IST
Covid-19: Apps, artificial intelligence to help tackle scareApps powered by artificial intelligence are helping people screen themselves for the novel coronavirus, reducing the pressure on healthcare...
13 Mar, 2020, 12.19 PM IST