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Singapore, India to boost fintech collaboration
The two Asian countries, which already have partnered on cross-border payment services, will create a joint working group to explore opportunities for further collaboration in fintech.
The thin silver lining in India's restrictive rules for ecommerce
A more relaxed investing climate would have ushered in desperately needed retail innovation and jobs but these onerous rules have forced ecommerce companies to educate small sellers.
How WhatsApp has emerged as an unwitting messenger of hate and division in India
Opinion: While the app has been widely used in the past to goad religious groups into violent acts, the dissemination of deeply bigoted fake news during the state elections in Karnataka is a small example of how technology is destined to adversely affect the 2019 federal elections.
Why Walmart could get severe indigestion from its Flipkart acquisition
Walmart's investors may not have the appetite for a prolonged battle with Amazon in India that will involve funding steep losses caused by excessive discounting.
Walmart finally confirms $16B bid to acquire India's Flipkart
Following weeks of speculation and a premature leak from SoftBank CEO, Walmart has finally confirmed it will fork out US$16 billion to acquire a 77 percent stake in Indian e-commerce operator, Flipkart.
Why Softbank wants Amazon -- not Walmart -- to acquire Flipkart
The future of e-commerce pricing in India may hinge on this deal.
Reliance Jio climbs to $3.6b revenue
Reliance Jio will provide 4G coverage to 99 percent of the Indian population by the end of this year, with the telco claiming the world's largest VoLTE network.
For Indian IT, the H-1B is dying. Long live the H-1B!
Indian companies have drastically reduced visa filings in the last several years and the future trajectory of Indian IT in the digital realm will further fuel that decline. Yet, the US will be more reliant on tech workers than ever before. Is it time to rethink the visa?
Infosys charts new course, but can it catch up with Accenture and Deloitte?
New CEO Parekh's latest moves -- that are part of his overall strategy of providing comprehensive end-to-end digital solutions -- is just the thing that Infosys needs. But he will need to do a lot more, and fast.
Reliance invests $180m in AI education platform Embibe
The Indian conglomerate has acquired 72.69 percent of shares in the edtech company with an investment of $180 million over three years.
Local languages are crucial to success for tech outfits in India
The boom in smartphone usage will come, not from English users, but from those who speak one of 23 Indian languages, and the success of hardware, software and content providers will hinge on the ability to innovatively cater to this population.
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower reveals firm's shady dealings in Indian politics
It isn't so surprising that India, with its multitude of political parties, was a perfect place for the UK firm to thrive.
Mobile payments skyrocket in India while banks watch from the sidelines
Digital payments firms like PayTM, Google Tez, and the recent entrant WhatsApp are rapidly pushing credit and debit cards into the background.
Anti-H-1B ads targeting foreign tech workers swamp San Francisco mass transit
The ads are part of the overall attempt to safeguard the interests of the American tech worker and strangulate the foreign worker H-1B visa, even though a peek at the most successful and globally dominant American tech companies show they are stocked with immigrant founders and senior management.
After conquering smartphones, Xiaomi disrupts India's TV market
If Xiaomi's track record with smartphones in India is any indication of its abilities, TV makers should get ready for turbulent times following the launch of the Chinese maker's ultra-low-budget, 4K LED units in the country.
H-1B visas and US Presidential Candidates: A primer
The closer we get to an election, the more heated the debates are on immigration, specifically surrounding H-1B 'skilled worker' visas, of which India is a major beneficiary. Here's a look at the positions of the leading presidential candidates from both parties, some of which may surprise you.
Best three budget smartphones in India
Last year brought with it a revolution of smartphones in India, none more so than those in the budget category. Here are the three best models currently on the market.
India's best budget smartphones
The Android wars have just begun, and Google's new Android Ones will soon go head-to-head against the dominant models in the marketplace. Which means it's a great time to see what devices are the best of the budget breed in India currently, and what the new Ones will have to do to wrest customers away from them.
The tech world's other Nadellas
Satya Nadella has hogged the limelight for being chosen as Microsoft's new CEO, but there are a few other Indian-origin heads of companies out there who also deserve a mention for their remarkable success
VMware India gears up for bigger global role
Its Indian R&D center is playing an increasingly important role in the company's software development and IP creation, and the company has invested more to maximize its potential.
Infosys touts resort-like campus to attract talent
The Indian outsourcing giant's campus in Mysore, India, features facilities such as a cinema multiplex, bowling alley, rock climbing walls, a running track and gymnasiums.
In India, there's a tablet for everyone
The interest in tablet PCs has gripped the price conscious Indian market with manufacturers leveraging personalities to sell cost-efficient, under powered and crappy tablets.
Gallery: $2,000 Tata Nano to go on sale
India's Tata Motors reveals plans to take orders for the ultra-cheap Tata Nano, "the People's Car," and will begin delivery in July.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Google provides public Wi-Fi to 400 Indian train stations
Google has announced that it has provided public Wi-Fi to over 400 train stations across India.
Singapore and India form joint working group for fintech opportunities
The two Asian countries, which already have partnered on cross-border payment services, will create a joint working group to explore opportunities for further collaboration in fintech.
Walmart confirms $16b Flipkart bid
Walmart has finally confirmed it is forking out $16 billion to acquire a 77 percent stake in Indian ecommerce giant Flipkart.
Reliance acquires 72 percent stake of ed-tech platform Embibe
Reliance has agreed to invest up to $180 million over three years into Embibe, which uses data analytics to deliver personalised learning to students.
Anti-immigrant ads target tech workers along San Fransisco commute
The ads are part of the overall attempt to safeguard the interests of the American tech worker and strangulate the foreign worker H-1B visa, even though a peek at the most successful and globally dominant American tech companies show they are stocked with immigrant founders and senior management.
Google Maps adds plus codes support
The plus codes capability will allow users to better locate places in remote areas in countries such as India.
Smart city deployments: emerging markets vs. mature cities
HPE is partnering with PWC to trial new smart city solutions in India. Nigel Upton, GM of HPE's IOT platform, explains the advantages of working in an emerging market.
Airtel named India's fastest mobile network
Airtel topped both the 4G download speed and 3G download speed categories in OpenSignal's first public report into the Indian teleco market.
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