Nobody Seems To Use Hike. We Tried To Find Out Why.
When chat messenger Hike became India’s 9th unicorn after a funding round that valued it at $1.4 billion, the reaction was very different. The reaction basically was – who even uses Hike?
Cisco To Cut Upto 14,000 Jobs – The Biggest Layoffs In Its 32 Year Old History
Cisco is planning a massive layoff – the largest so far in its 32-year history – according to a CRN report. While the company has declined to comment, reports suggest that the number could go up to as much as 14,000 employees, which is approximately 20% of its global workforce.
Ola-Acquired TaxiForSure To Go, 1000 Jobs Axed: Reports
Less than two years after Ola acquired rival cab hailing startup TaxiForSure, Ola has decided to lose TaxiForSure and shut down its operations.
Things Come A Full Circle As Uber Now Allows Bookings Without App
From having started as an app-only cab-hailing service, Uber has just now launched an option to book a ride without the Uber app.
ONGC Comes Up With A Rs 100-Crore Startup Fund
On completing 60 years of existence, State-owned company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has announced a Rs 100-crore ($15 million) startup fund. The objective is to foster, nurture and incubate new ideas related to the oil and gas sector.
An Air India Employee Gets ‘Out-Of-Turn’ Promotion For His Honesty
While instances of corruption and dishonesty amongst India’s politicians and employees fly abound, it’s heartening to see honesty not being acknowledged but rewarded.
India Welcomes A New Unicorn – Hike Now Valued at $1.4 Billion
India’s burgeoning unicorn club has a shiny new member. Chat messaging service Hike has raised funds from Chinese firms Tencent and Foxconn, and is now valued at $1.4 billion. (Rs. 9700 crore).
This New Site Gives You The Lowdown On Indian Politicians
NetaFilter tries to give you information about sitting MPs at a glance, and overlays their educational attributes, wealth, and even criminal record on an India map. Each constituency is covered, and hovering over a constituency gives you the name and party of the elected representative.
3000 People To Be Laid Off At Infosys After RBS Cancels Contract
The Royal Bank of Scotland has cancelled a contract with the Indian IT giant that will see around 3000 job cuts and revenue losses of upto $40 million.