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https://youtu.be/uKhi2KHNQEs Intel is counting on India as it play critical role for development, execution as well as for innovation.Demand for cloud computingDuring Covid 19, 64% of organizations in India raised the demand for cloud computing, Nivruti Rai, Country Head, Intel India said. There was a demand in similar numbers for cloud software. This is because those who have technology roles are working from home, she said. R&DWorking from home requires a lot of connectivity support, that translates into a lot of computer and cloud kind of need. After the US, Rai said India is the largest R&D house. Now, we are working…

https://youtu.be/OF81QFX4wkE Rhea Mazumdar became a popular entrepreneur in the environment-friendly cutlery business with her ecoware products. Ecoware is the brand name of the range of cutleries and containers that have already grabbed the attention of the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. Eco-friendly alternativeShocked at the use of plastic and aluminium for packaging food in India, Rhea M Singhal, on her return from the UK, came up with an eco-friendly alternative in 2009. Aluminium and plastic were used in abundance to pack food. Rhea wanted to make an alternative to this by developing a product that is safe for food intake and at…

https://youtu.be/nADZi2aBDh0 Banzan Studios has become the first startup from Kerala to get its campaign listed on Tyke. Tyke is Asia’s first online platform enabling retail investors to participate in startups.FundraisingBanzan Studios has closed its first-ever public fundraising round with 136.33% over the subscription. “We are humbled and elated. Tyke success is like a Mini IPO feeling,” Mukesh Dev, Founder, Banzan Studios said. “Getting public trust in your dream is an overwhelming experience and with this small success, we aim to responsibly carry on and grow what we started last year; A first of its kind Character driven Digital Entertainment franchise, from India,…

https://youtu.be/TGFSR82EacQ Repos Energy, a Ratan Tata-backed startup, has launched a mobile petrol pump.Repos 2.0 Beta It will allow corporate entities and individuals to order doorstep diesel delivery. The firm has launched – Repos 2.0 Beta mobile petrol pump. It will travel through multiple cities across India to generate brand recognition.Repos appThe mobile petrol pump will have a capacity of up to 3,000 litres. Users can book the required quantity through the Repos app. Chetan Walunj, the co-founder, Repos Energy, said the team is excited about the new step..

https://youtu.be/f-jT0WApMkg TickerPlant has launched a global cryptocurrency super application CryptoWire.Global crypto appTickerPlant is a financial content provider. The app acts as a one-stop solution for all aspects related to these digital assets. It will provide real-time information about crypto prices, courses and data related to cryptocurrency.  Blockchain technologyThe app will also offer insights into blockchain technology. TickerPlant is a subsidiary of Chennai-based Financial Technologies Group, now known as 63 Moons. It promises comprehensive and unbiased information about cryptocurrency. 

https://youtu.be/G_32FE8xHyE Samsung is planning to launch a smartwatch featuring a rollable display and a camera. A 96-page patent document was filed in this regard with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). According to the patent image, the display can be extended by pressing the crown of the watch.Stylish watch expectedWhen extended, the outer frame of the watch expands the screen by up to 40%, a report said. The camera will be an under-display camera, and it will be able to take photos and videos. The technical specifications of this rollable display smartwatch is not revealed.Meanwhile, the smartphone maker is planning to…

https://youtu.be/ljLz0vUvuCM Paytm Payments Bank has received approval from the RBI for its inclusion in scheduled banks. New opportunitiesPaytm Payments Bank can now explore new business opportunities. It can participate in govt and other large corporations’ Request for Proposals and primary auctions.The firm will be eligible to partner in government run financial inclusion schemes, a press release said.The company’s constant endeavor is to bring better banking services for Indians, it said. Paytm Payments Bank processes transactions with Paytm Wallet, Paytm FASTag, Paytm UPI. Paytm has also become the largest issuer and acquirer of FASTags in the country.

https://youtu.be/SGwZkHfa230 India has surpassed Brazil in food exports to the League of Arab nations for the first time in 15 years.Geographical advantageIndia’s geographic advantages allow it to ship fruits, vegetables, sugar, grains, and meat in a week.But Brazilian shipments to Saudi Arabia could now take up to 60 days. Brazil lost ground to other exporters like Turkey, the US, France, Argentina due to the disruption of traditional shipping routes.Chinese interferenceBrazil’s agricultural exports to the Arab League rose just 1.4% by value to $8.17 billion in 2020. Between January and October this year, sales totalled $6.78 billion, as logistics problems subsided. China’s…

https://youtu.be/lwKXqxRJYXs Tesla CEO Elon Musk is “thinking of” leaving his jobs and becoming an influencer. “Thinking of quitting my jobs & becoming an influencer full-time wdyt,” Musk tweeted.Popular on TwitterIt was not immediately clear if Musk, a prolific, was being serious about quitting his roles. Musk is known for his Twitter banter. So, it’s not clear if he was being serious about quitting his rolesIn a January conference, Musk had said that he expects to be Tesla’s CEO for “several years”. He had asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake in the electric-car maker.

https://youtu.be/d6ECSiQJbcQ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said global norms should be in place for emerging tech like cryptocurrency and social media.Empower democracyModi said that those technologies should be used to empower democracy, not undermine it. He was addressing a virtual “Summit for Democracy” hosted by US President Joe Biden.Modi said that he is proud to represent the world’s largest democracy. “The democratic spirit is integral to our civilisational ethos,” he said. India’s message to the world is that democracy can deliver, has delivered and will continue to deliver, he said.Cryptocurrency billA bill to ban cryptocurrency will be presented in Parliament soon.…