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Modi govt to push for agri startups; will it be a threat to farmers?

With Agri Udaan, startups will get access to space and laboratories for research to run their businesses.

Aug 4, 2017

Snapped deal: Softbank to spend $2 billion on taking stake in Flipkart

Softbank plans to invest $2 billion in Flipkart despite a failed merger deal with Snapdeal. The fiasco, however, dashed Softbank's hoped to hold a major stake at Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart.

Aug 1, 2017

Byju's on a roll: Raises funds from Tencent after acquiring TutorVista and Edurite

After acquiring TutorVista and Edurite from London-based Pearson Plc, Byju's has landed an investment deal with Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Limited.

Jul 27, 2017

Axis Bank set to take Freecharge off the market in a deal valued at Rs 385 crore

Axis Bank is reportedly nearing a deal to buy Snapdeal's Freecharge and the deal valued at about Rs 385 crore ($60 million) could be announced on Thursday, July 27.

Jul 27, 2017

Swiggy denies allegations of cheating restaurants, fudging business numbers

The former employees allege Swiggy of inflating business numbers in order to deal with investors.

Jul 26, 2017

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Another high-level exit: Is Vishal Sikka having a tough time retaining executives?

After executive vice president Ritika Suri quit a week back, Yusuf Bashir, MD of the $500-million Infosys Innovation Fund has resigned from his post at Infosys.

Jul 26, 2017

Did you know these 4 'desi' startups working on exciting electric vehicles in India?

There are electric supercar, superbike, premium scooter and others coming from Indian startups.

Jul 25, 2017

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone launch and shipping window confirmed

Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone is currently undergoing carrier certification and testing.

Jul 22, 2017

Reliance invests in Balaji Telefilms, Israeli startup incubator JII

JII will invest in early-stage startups in the field of big data, analytics, artificial intelligence, fintech, storage, Internet of Things, and computer vision.

Jul 21, 2017

Google's Gita paradox: Detachment from 'results', duty to profit, and a EU penalty

Squeezing more juice out of a captive market is part and parcel of being the leader in a particular space; but Google is expected to be different.

Jul 15, 2017

Google acquires Bangalore's 4-month-old artificial intelligence firm Halli Labs

The Bangalore-based start-up, Halli Labs that is just four months old, works towards building deep learning and machine learning systems and has now been acquired by Google.

Jul 13, 2017

Leaders and influencers react to Donald Trump pulling U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement

After H1B visa restrictions, Trump administration wants to block 'startup visas' for foreign entrepreneurs

The 'startup visa' programme is favoured by many in the technology industry and was finalised during the last days of the former president Barack Obama's administration.

Jul 11, 2017

The Bachelorette Season 13 episode 7 watch online: Who will be Rachel Linday's final 4?

The Bachelorette Season 13 is slowly inching towards its finale. Hometown dates and Fantasy Suite dates are next.

Jul 10, 2017

The Journey of LeEco – From a rising empire to collapsing hope

LeEco's chairman Jia Yeuting has been dragged into the company's battles with seized assets to recover debts. Take a look at LeEco's journey.

Jul 6, 2017

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Ratan Tata backed-Moglix raises $12 million in Series B funding

The latest round of fund-raising saw participation by new investors IFC and Rocketship, apart from existing ones, including Accel Partners.