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According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, digital payments in India last year totaled more than those in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France all together, according to ANI. “Digital payment transactions totaled $1.5 trillion on an annualised basis in December 2022. India’s numbers are higher if you aggregate the total digital transactions in the US, UK, Germany, and France “the minister declared at the Davos World Economic Forum conference. Digital payment methods have become more prevalent in the nation recently. Bharat Interface for Money-Unified Payments Interface (BHIM-UPI) and Immediate Payments Service are the two most widely used…

In a bid to eliminate water wastage and provide a better hand-wash system, Nagpur-based startup Navyoni Technologies Private Limited will install 75 smart washbasins in 38 municipal schools in the city. The project is in collaboration with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). Navyoni has been shortlisted in India’s Amrut 2.0 India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Startup Challenge of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. The challenge aims to identify and promote innovative and eco-friendly solutions to urban water issues. The collaboration between NMC and Navyoni will not only make civic schools smart and hygienic but also save water.…

“Art is not what you see but what you make others see” The idea of blending art with nature brings out a fascination not only for artist but also for the viewers. LeafyAffairis one such brand that create terrarium jewellery and crafts that also enables consumer customization. The botanical fashion is made with flowers, seeds and leaves from all over the world. The Bangalore-based online store is run by Supriya Donthi, a home entrepreneur. https://youtu.be/U0I8WXNP6jE Her love for nature dates back to her childhood when she was fond of nature and anything related to it. Her passion soon turned into a vocation while she was browsing through pages and came across an absolute stunning piece of jewellery. Before finally deciding to start her…

Did you know that billionaire Mukesh Ambani has a 600-acre mango farm? In fact, he is India’s largest mango exporter. Let us have a look at the story behind this massive mango farm. https://youtu.be/8P6D_Ip6Vwo The year was 1997. His crude oil refinery at Jamnagar in Gujarat was facing pollution complaints. Protests against Reliance Industries were at their peak and the pollution Control Boards issued warnings. The management of reliance industries had no choice but to find a solution. The entrepreneur Mukesh Ambani saw an opportunity in this crisis. Close to the refinery, Reliance industries set up a mango orchard to control pollution levels in…

Fuselage Innovations with ‘Make in India’ Drone for Agriculture FUSELAGE INNOVATIONS Fuselage Innovations, a maker of low-cost, make-in-India drones, is looking to revolutionise the agriculture sector. FuseLage Innovations is a startup that combines agriculture with drone technology. Fuselage uses drones to analyse the characteristics of the leaves of each agricultural crop and develop a suitable cultivation method for it. Devan Chandrasekaran and his sister Devika started the company. It started as a project in association with Kerala Agricultural University. Later in 2020, the company was incorporated. https://youtu.be/R1QsdBzB5kQ Technology Fuselage uses advancing technology that combines two drones: a surveillance drone and…

India has launched an ambitious strategy to become a major supplier for the world, investing its own USD 10 billion, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, sensing a sizable opportunity in the global semiconductor market. The minister stated that there is a sizable market for semiconductors and India has enormous potential in terms of infrastructure, talent pool, and technology during a session on “Learning from semiconductor supply shocks” at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 held here. We have partnered with numerous colleges to develop the proper talent, and our university system, which creates a lot of talent, is also…

https://youtu.be/gwZT1hUnXKk Bollywood actress Malaika Arora is a fitness freak. She often shares fitness tips with her followers on social media handles. A recent report says that Malaika has invested in the healthy dessert startup ‘Get-A-Way.’ The amount has not been disclosed. She will be the startup’s brand ambassador as well. Founded in 2019 by Jash Shah, Pashmi Shah, and Jimmy Shah, Get-A-Way sells low-calorie, high-protein desserts. The product portfolio includes ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, ice creams, and kulfis. With Malaika onboard, Get-A-Way plans to launch healthy desserts such as keto cheesecakes, and vegan gelatos. The startup also has plans to…

The Bharti Airtel Group will invest Rs 2,000 crore to install a large hyperscale data centre in Hyderabad. The Bharti Airtel Group will make the capital investment through its data centre arm Nxtra Data Centers for the infrastructure which will further attract investments from their customers, said the statement by Airtel. The hyperscale data centre will be deployed in the next five to seven years. It will have a capacity of 60 megawatts (MW) of IT load for the first phase and incorporate the latest technologies in cooling and security. Telangana Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao said…

Dubai is the most popular destination in the world, says the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. It has been listed as the favourite location of those who want to experience luxury. A popular choice of celebrities and influencers. The location also registered the highest hotel occupancy rate in 15 years by the end of the Dubai Expo. In total, the tourism sector of Dubai contributed $29.4 billion to the economy in 2022. https://youtu.be/uVqh3y_vNRM Bali secured second place pushing London to third position. However, London retained the ‘most popular destination in Europe’ tag. Other names in the top-10 list include Rome, Paris, Cancun, Crete, Marrakech, Dominican Republic, and Istanbul. India’s New Delhi bagged 13th place. Tripadvisor declares the awards by…

https://youtu.be/JGcX4NCGqSQ DEVOT, an EV startup from Jodhpur, showcased the prototype of its electric bike at the 2023 Auto Expo. Powered by a 9.5 KW motor, the bike can achieve a range of 200 kilometres on a single charge and deliver a maximum speed of 120 kmph. The bike will be completely charged within three hours. An ideal option for both daily and long travels. “Our EV bike is the culmination of our team’s diligent research and vision to shape a two-wheeler that not only performs in extreme conditions but also embodies sustainability and excellence. With its state-of-the-art technology and striking configuration, we truly believe that it has the ability to modernise the electric bike segment,” said Varun Deo Panwar, founder and…