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Government bans browser offered by Xiaomi on its phones.

Government bans browser offered by Xiaomi on its phones.

The government has banned the browser offered on smartphones made by Xiaomi, widening the action against Chinese companies operating in India.The action against ‘Mi Browser Pro - Video Download, Free Fast & Secure’ has the potential to impact the performance of the devices, some market analysts say, though the company is taking steps to initiate a conversation with the government to clarify its position. Officials at the company insist that the move “will not impact the performance of the devices”, and users are free to download any other browser. The action against the Xiaomi browser could impact the functioning of…
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Purplle records 51% higher revenue growth

Purplle records 51% higher revenue growth

 Purplle, India’s leading beauty marketplace, in the past 3 years has recorded 51% higher revenue growth in non-metro cities like Bardhaman as compared to its revenue growth from 7 Metro cities. As a result, Purplle’s Non-metro revenue share is now about 70%. Smaller cities have led the aggressive growth between 50% to 150% faster than the overall India beauty ecommerce demand. Skincare, Make-up and Haircare are the largest volume drivers in Beauty shopping online contributing to 35%, 31% and 26% of overall volumes respectively. The online beauty product shoppers in non-metro cities like Bardhaman place over 80% more orders than…
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Centre issues New Guidelines For International Passengers Entering India.

Centre issues New Guidelines For International Passengers Entering India.

The Home Ministry has issued new guidelines for international air passengers coming to India. The new guidelines supersede the one issued on May 24, Air India tweeted. The new guidelines are applicable from August 8.The aviation regulator DGCA has extended the ban on scheduled international flights to and from the country till August 31. Earlier, overseas flights were suspended till July 31. This restriction does not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Under the new guidelines, all travellers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72…
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Admission in SCoRe’s PGPR Lite course

Admission in SCoRe’s PGPR Lite course

The School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe) announced admissions for its 10-month long full-time online programme – Post Graduation in Public Relations Lite (PGPRLite). It is ideal for graduates looking to build a strong foundation for a career in Public Relations and Corporate Communications and begins on 14 August. Any graduate who can commit to 8 hours of learning per day may apply. The final date to apply is 5 August, and the list of selected candidates will be announced on 10 August or within 72 hours after completing the admission process.   The PGPR Lite will allow participants with a…
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Bandhan Bank transforms lives 25 lakh

Bandhan Bank transforms lives 25 lakh

Bandhan Bank has now set its sights on the future. The bank is going to complete its 5 years as a universal bank. With 71% of its banking outlets located in rural and semi-urban areas, Bandhan Bank is reaching out to the unbanked and under-banked individuals in the hinterlands of India and giving them access to organized finance, in line with its purpose of inclusive banking. Bandhan Bank reduced the interest rate on microcredit in the year under review by 70 basis points (bps) to 17.95% to empower the microloan customer even further. As on March 31, 2020, the Bank…
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Agriculture has potential towards making Atmanirbhar Assam : Sonowal

Agriculture has potential towards making Atmanirbhar Assam : Sonowal

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that agriculture in the state holds the key in making an Atmanirbhar Assam and Pabhoi Greens in Biswanath, a hub of organic seed production and seed bank of the state needs to play the role of a catalyst in making Assam a self-reliant state. Visiting Pabhoi Green in Biswanath district on Monday, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the sustainable agricultural practices and the possibility shown in the field of organic farming, Pabhoi Greens can be instrumental in transforming the state into an Atmanirbhar Assam in the post COVID 19 period. Sonowal taking stock of the…
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Flipkart Enters Hyperlocal Service Space With Delivery In 90 Minutes.

Flipkart Enters Hyperlocal Service Space With Delivery In 90 Minutes.

Flipkart on Tuesday announced the launch of its hyperlocal delivery service 'Flipkart Quick' that will enable customers to receive grocery, fresh vegetables, meat and mobile phones in 90 minutes. The service will be available in select locations in Bengaluru initially and gradually scaled up and expanded to six large cities by the end of the year, Flipkart Vice-President Sandeep Karwa told PTI. The e-commerce group, owned by Walmart, said Flipkart Quick leverages the company’s supply chain infrastructure and a new location mapping technology framework to deliver more than 2,000 products across grocery, perishables, smartphones, electronics accessories, and stationary items within…
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Amazon free delivery for ‘Prime’ members

Amazon free delivery for ‘Prime’ members

Last year the U.S. company extended its partnership with Morrisons which allowed customers to order from the UK supermarket chain and have it delivered by Amazon. It is unclear how the new plan affects this collaboration. Amazon’s move had been flagged by trade press in April. The new service applies to around 300 postcodes across Greater London and the South East of England. Amazon will begin free and same-day deliveries of groceries in London for its ‘Prime’ members from Tuesday, as it looks to cash in on fast-growing demand for buying essentials online, a trend that has been boosted by…
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Sony ZV-1 designed for vloggers & video creators

Sony ZV-1 designed for vloggers & video creators

Sony India has launched a new pocket-sized digital camera designed and developed for creating high-quality, versatile content - ZV-1. A lightweight, compact ‘all-in-one’ style camera, ZV-1 combines video-forward design and compact body, along with easy-to-use functionalities packed with uncompromising advanced imaging technology, making it a perfect tool designed especially for the content creators and vloggers on the go. Priced at Rs 77,990, ZV-1 camera will be available in India exclusively on Amazon from 6 August onwards.  Mr Mukesh Srivastava, Business Head – Digital Imaging, Sony India said, “Designed to fulfil the needs of video creators of this generation, Sony’s new…
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