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Big Success Of BigBasket Online grocery delivery platform BigBasket is a renowned name in the FMCG sector. Launched by V.S. Sudhakar, Hari Menon, V.S. Ramesh, Vipul Parekh and Abhinay Choudhari, this Bengaluru-based e-commerce venture is a one-stop-solution to meet the requirements of a home. BigBasket was launched in 2011. It started operations with a seed capital of less than Rs 1 crore by selling fruits and vegetables in Bengaluru. The founders would wake up every day at 3.30 am to buy fresh fruits and vegetables and other items from wholesalers. In February 2012, it raised Rs 61 crore from Ascent Capital in Series A funding.…

Google introduces blue check marks to identify verified senders in Gmail Gmail users will be able to distinguish authentic senders from imposters thanks to a new tool that Google is bringing to the platform. For verified users who have implemented Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) in Gmail, the tech giant is adding a “blue tick.” Google made the announcement in a blog post on the Workspace website, stating that “In 2021, we introduced Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) in Gmail, a feature that requires senders to use strong authentication and verify their brand logo in order to display a brand logo as an…

Big Ticket April e-draw winners announced with exciting plans The guaranteed weekly e-draw from Big Ticket offered four consumers the chance to win Dh100, 000 each every week during the month of April. A motorist, a government employee, and an electrical technician were among the most recent winners. Lineesh Mekkottemal, an Indian citizen and driver in Dubai, has bought his Big Ticket seven times with ten pals. Lineesh promised to send his share of the monetary award back to India. He has already purchased his tickets as part of the May offer and promises to keep buying Big Tickets. Sultan…

BMW’s Chennai plant produces new X1 sDrive18i M Sport for India The India division of luxury automaker BMW on Thursday unveiled a new model of the X1 sports utility vehicle, which starts at Rs 48.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The X1 sDrive18i M Sport is made in India at the company’s plant in Chennai and has a 1,499 cc three-cylinder petrol engine. According to the manufacturer, the model will start being delivered in June.According to BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah, “The all-new BMW X1 has really captured the imagination of customers who were waiting for a luxury SAV that’s an all-rounder in the true sense.” The business…

Emirates and Etihad Airways, two of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) largest airlines, have announced an interline agreement that will allow customers of both airlines to have more travel options and greater flexibility. The partnership will enable passengers to connect through Abu Dhabi or Dubai and purchase a single ticket for travel on both airlines. This will make travel planning smoother and more convenient for customers of Emirates and Etihad. The agreement is aimed at restoring and expanding the global networks of the two airlines, and it comes in response to growing demand for travel between the UAE and other…

Restaurants Rally Behind ONDCs to Break Swiggy/Zomato Duopoly In a bid to break the duopoly of Swiggy and Zomato in the online food delivery market, restaurants are turning towards Online Food and Dining Aggregators (ONDAs). What are ONDCs? Unlike Swiggy and Zomato, ONDCs offer only ordering and delivery services and do not have their own delivery fleet. Instead, they partner with existing restaurants and delivery fleets to provide their services. Some examples of ONDCs include DotPe, OrderEasy, and Thrive. Why are restaurants turning to ONDCs? One reason is the high commission rates charged by Swiggy and Zomato, which can go…

UAE police get eyes in the sky with new crime-fighting drone After launching a robot drone, UAE Police will be able to keep an eye on criminals from above. In a post on social media on Thursday, RAS Al Khaimah Police announced the introduction of the brand-new cutting-edge tools for combating crime. The Ras Al Khaimah Police Commander-in-Chief General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi introduced the drone, which will be used to detect and monitor criminal suspects from the air. A high-resolution built-in camera will be used to record and capture images of crime scenes in high-quality, as well as track suspects. The high-tech drone also includes…

Google is losing ground in the AI arms race, a top Developer warns Google is losing ground in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, warns a Senior Engineer from the company. Jeff Dean, who has led Google’s AI division since 2018, is concerned that the search giant is falling behind its competitors, particularly in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. Dean’s comments come at a time when AI is rapidly evolving, and Tech companies are investing heavily in the Technology. Google has long been considered a leader in AI, with its development of TensorFlow, one of the most popular machine learning frameworks. However, Dean notes that…

The IT giant Zoho Corporation, with its headquarters in Chennai, on Thursday unveiled Ulaa, a privacy-focused browser designed to compete with market leaders like Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Ulaa is a Tamil word that signifies “journey” or “voyage.” The browser is designed with features that automatically and universally disable tracking and website surveillance. It is specifically created to protect personal data. Ulaa takes Zoho’s dedication to privacy one step further. The browser has functions that enable privacy customization, include user profile modes, and incorporate productivity tools while maintaining the security and privacy of user data. According to a press release, users can also…

The Kerala tale that created the Met Gala’s white carpet The Met Gala 2023 Carpet: Made in India The Met Gala 2023 was filled with glamorous looks, debut appearances, and even some funny moments. However, one thing that remained a constant was the beautiful carpet laid down on the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for attendees to walk on. The stunning carpet was made in India by Neytt.Extraweave, a Kerala-based brand founded by Sivan Santhosh and Nimisha Srinivas. The carpet was made sustainably and measured around 6,960 sq metres, with swirls of blue and red…