After months of speculation, and repeated denials by both parties, Quikr has finally sealed the deal and acquired real estate portal Commonfloor. Reports of Quikr acquiring Commonfloor had been abuzz for a while but Commonfloor CEO had diligently rubbished them every time. However in a report on December 1, the deal was touted to be almost through.
Instead of just filming an interview or playing a fun game with Daniel Radcliffe during his visit to their offices, Nylon put their time with the star to good use, planting him at the receptionist’s desk, filling in for an hour unbeknownst to NYLON magazine staffer.
While the unique initiative off OddEVen vehicles on Delhi roads has met with mixed reactions on the ground, and has become a butt of a gamut of social media jokes and commentary, operationally this has helped many urban commute startups and carpooling initiatives. In the midst of the OddEven Hoopla, Indian startups have found a way to leverage this buzz for some interesting marketing initiatives. Couple with some sense of humour, and a quick action, Zomato and Freecharge have both put an OddEven spin on their social media.
The ecommerce giant that had seemingly landed a marketing coup by partnering with Nestle to sell exclusive “welcome back” packages of Maggi, is now being sued for the same.
Born with a rare ‘giant leg’ disability, Arun Rajasingh has battled a life of physical discomforts, un-acceptance, and many personal tribulations. However, all that was not deter this go-getter who is well on his path to innovation and enterprise with his startup Kenriche.
In the latest of funding updates in the Indian startup scene, Ratan Tata, Chairman and notable entrepreneur Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in online pet content and ecommerce platform, dogspot.in. The investors in the deal include TV producer Ronnie Screwwala and four others.
The CCI has dismissed a case it had filed against the company in Kolkata.
Meru had filed a case against the global cab-hailing service app claiming that the latter, resorted to predatory pricing to woo customers. However, the CCI (Competition Comission of India) found no wrong-doing on Uber’s part.
It’s that time of the year again. Holidays have rolled in and people all over the world shut down their work laptops and take off on trips, to visit family, to unwind. And for a good reason. Vacation and time away from work helps you stay healthy and productive — here are a few tips to help you detach while you’re out of the office.
It’s a reason to rejoice for women employees who are planning to have a baby. The union government is set to increase the maternity leave for women employed in private firms from the existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks.