Uber working on TaskRabbit-like service in potential expansionThe potential new service, codenamed “Chore,” was discovered inside of Uber’s iPhone app within hidden code strings. According to the code,...
09 Sep, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Online gig work is growing rapidly, but workers lack job protections, a World Bank report saysThat boost is generating concern, though, among worker rights advocates about the lack of strong job protections in the gig economy, where ...
07 Sep, 2023, 10.26 PM IST
An open letter to new IT and telecom minister Ashwini VaishnawFinally, coming to telecom, the two major issues are the entire adjusted gross revenue (AGR) mess. So that we are not reduced to a duopoly ...
20 Jul, 2021, 12.05 AM IST
IKEA's strategic partner Ingka Group invests in LivspaceThe investment is expected to be between $10-15 million, sources said, while Livspace declined to confirm the number.
21 May, 2019, 11.25 AM IST
Ikea startup boot camp tests life beyond no-frills furnitureIkea has also launched a furniture-leasing program that it plans to expand to 30 markets in Europe in the next year.
03 May, 2019, 09.38 AM IST
What, no meatballs? How Ikea caters to different global tastesIn many countries, the Ikea business model has been subtly tweaked to fit local preferences and customs.
09 Aug, 2018, 09.25 AM IST
1 in 3 candidates globally always searching for next job: ReportThe report further noted that "lack of access to quality jobs" ranked first or second as the greatest personal career challenge among candi...
18 Aug, 2016, 07.01 PM IST
UrbanClap raises Rs 165 crore in Bessemer Venture-led funding roundThis fund infusion — that has valued the one-year old startup at more than $100 million — gives the company sufficient cash to dominate the...
20 Nov, 2015, 10.27 AM IST
Being a part of the 'sharing economy'Sharing-economy flag-bearers like Uber, Airbnb andHomejoy give people easy, cheap access to products and services that would otherwise go u...
06 Nov, 2015, 01.24 AM IST
5 areas where Silicon Valley can help in making India digitalFor the Valley, Digital India is a massive opportunity. Here are five core areas that are critical towards the success of Digital India and...
26 Sep, 2015, 12.37 PM IST
How sharing economy is changing our life & futureAs we see a big shift between "ownership versus access", we are likely to witness various degrees of influences on individual finance.
21 Jul, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
UrbanClap raises Rs 64 crore, plans to invest in building technology and expanding to 15 citiesThe Gurgaon-based company plans to invest the money in building its technology, hiring and expanding to at least 15 cities this year.
29 Jun, 2015, 05.19 PM IST
GetMyPeon raises $250,000 seed fundingThe funding will be invested towards front- and back-end infrastructure, acquiring field executives and vehicles, and expanding to new geog...
26 Jun, 2015, 10.49 PM IST
Surge in services startups raising scope for investorsAn increasing number of services startups are aggregating handymen together in a highly fragmented but huge market mostly on mobile-only pl...
16 Apr, 2015, 04.51 AM IST
Nine tech companies you didn't know you were obsessed withConsumer tech brands may get all the love, but there are actually millions of business software that's behind some of your favorite apps an...
13 Apr, 2015, 03.15 PM IST
Poke Me: Monetising multi-tasking is the future of jobsThe Internet and the sharing economy are disrupting existing work models and helping professionals have multiple revenue streams.
05 Dec, 2014, 03.20 PM IST
- Startups that Clicked: Innovative ideas which grew to outperform initial expectations
From personal image curating to social task-mastering, these seven companies generated plenty of buzz in 2011, but are set to take the spot...
15 Dec, 2012, 06.00 AM IST