Author: News Desk
The Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said that that the Union government will launch the world’s first software to detect dark patterns on the Internet, which are tricks tech companies use to get users to click features that benefit the company. The consumer affairs ministry, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University, on Thursday launched a four-stage hackathon to build an open-source software that will be available as a freely downloadable browser extension and a mobile app, a global first, to alert users to the presence of dark patterns on websites. Singh said the central government is building a software which will detect websites…
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), an industry group representing big tech companies such as Google, Apple, Meta and Microsoft, has approached the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to provide a 12-18 month long transition period to comply with certain key provisions of the data protection Act. In a letter to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Asia Internet Coalition recommended a yearlong compliance period for companies to prepare their systems for issuing consent notices to users. “Since implementing these provisions would require structural changes in organisations and businesses, they are likely to face significant challenges during…
At this year’s Gitex Global, the world’s largest technology event, Etisalat by E& has unveiled an industry-first, the “world’s first autonomous telecom store” powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative store, known as ‘EASE,’ is located in Dubai at Al Kifaf and promises to redefine the customer shopping experience. AI-Powered Customer Interaction EASE isn’t your typical telecom store. It features an interactive robot designed to answer customer queries and provide assistance. Visitors can explore a range of products, including mobile devices and accessories, as well as prepaid and postpaid plans. Making a purchase is a breeze, thanks to self-service kiosks that facilitate seamless transactions.…
TMRW House of Brands, an Aditya Birla Group venture, announced an expansion in their portfolio of brands with a partnership with The Indian Garage Co (TIGC). TMRW invested INR 155 Cr in the digital-first fashion brand in the casual wear market with Men’s Wear segment and recent expansion into Women’s Wear and Plus Size segments with FreeHand and HardSoda brands respectively. TIGC reportedly clocked a revenue of INR 300 crore in FY23 with a healthy profit margin. “We are excited to announce our partnership with TIGC which expands our portfolio in the Casual Wear space. With a deep consumer understanding and…
Ratan Tata recently shared about his younger brother on Instagram, with a heartwarming caption, ‘Those were the real happy times’. The post went viral on social media with record likes and shares. But, who is the man in the picture? Ratan Tata’s younger brother Jimmy Tata. Truly an unexplored gem! The more we get to know him, the more respectable he is for his simple lifestyle. Jimmy lives in a 6th floor 2 BHK apartment in Colaba, Mumbai. A man who owns huge stakes in big corporates like TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels and Tata Power…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 on October 27, which is taking place at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. In the event, he has also launched 5G use-case labs in 100 academic institutions, aimed to foster academia-startup-industry collaboration, building competencies and making India ready for 6G technology. According to reports, this year, IMC will introduce ‘Aspire’, a startup programme that will lay emphasis on igniting the future of entrepreneurship growth among young innovators and industry delegates in the telecom and other digital domains. With the theme ‘Global Digital Innovation,’ IMC 2023 aims…
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has said that youngsters should work 70 hours a week if India wants to compete with economies that have made tremendous progress in the last two to three decades. Murthy stated these on the first episode of 3one4 Capital’s podcast ‘The Record’, which was released on YouTube today. He argued that unless India’s youth commit to significantly more working hours, the country will struggle to catch up with economies that have seen remarkable progress over the past few decades. In conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, Murthy highlighted India’s underwhelming work productivity, ranking among the lowest in the world. To reduce…
India’s revolutionary leaps in financial inclusion has led it to the paradigm of women-led development. Stronger Government actions and financing are necessary to ensure progress of women’s participation in peace and security amid dire and evolving global conditions. According to the recently released Finance Ministry’s monthly report, the Indian government’s initiatives such as financial inclusion, rural microfinance and property rights have contributed to the development of women in the country. “For women-led development to be actualised in its true sense, the prerequisites of equal opportunity and basic needs must be fulfilled. This has inspired multifarious initiatives by the government to improve the quality of the women, enabling their economically productive participation…
Embracing a Different Legacy – Aliya’s Break from Cricketing Traditions* In a remarkable departure from her family’s cricketing legacy, Aliya Modi, the daughter of Lalit Modi, has chosen to blaze her own trail as a businesswoman in London. Unlike the well-trodden path of cricket, Aliya has ventured into the world of interior design, a domain that has captured her heart and imagination. It’s a passion she shares with her mother, Lalit Modi, but Aliya’s business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit have set her apart as a budding business woman in her own right. The Fusion of Passions – Interior Design: Where Business Meets Art Aliya’s journey is a captivating…
Daewoo, a South Korean conglomerate that used to sell prominent cars like Cielo and Matiz in India, is planning to make a comeback in the country with a new range of products. This time they are planning to launch a new range of EV products. The company is expanding its product range into power and energy products such as solar and inverter batteries, and consumer electronics goods such as LED televisions, air purifiers, and refrigerators. It has also partnered with Gurugram-based Kelwon Electronics and Appliances, which has experience and capabilities in manufacturing, marketing, and selling Daewoo products in India. As per available reports, Daewoo plans…