Netflix Unveils Indian Pricing; Plans Start At Rs. 500 Per Month
After over a year of speculation, Netflix is all set for its India launch. The company has unveiled a list of plans that it will offer to its Indian viewers. And the prices are comparable to what users pay in the US. Netflix’s basic US plan costs $7.99, and its Indian counterpart will cost Rs. 500 per month. The Premium plan in India will cost Rs. 800.
New Delhi Hosts Startup Kumbh On January 16
A day-long congregation (kumbh) – the first of its kind – of startup stakeholders gets underway on January 16 in the Indian capital, New Delhi. Here’s a preview.
When Harry Potter Aka Daniel Radcliffe Played Receptionist
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.
Indian Startups Are Having A Field Day With Delhi’s OddEven Rule
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.
Housing Records A Loss Of Rs. 279 Crore In FY 2015
Realty portal Housing.com had been struggling with mounting losses when CEO Rahul Yadav was let go, documents filed by the company reveal. In FY 2014-2015, Housing recorded a loss of Rs. 279 crore. Its revenue in the same period was Rs. 12 crore. In comparison, competitor CommonFloor had revenues of Rs. 45 crore.
Kunal Shah Appointed IAMAI Chairman
Freecharge founder Kunal Shah has been appointed as the Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). IAMAI is a not-for-profit industry body with a mandate is to expand and enhance the online and mobile value added services sectors.
Uber Launches UberCommute In Bangalore
The carpooling wave, partly spurred on by the Delhi government’s Odd-Even plan, is taking foot across the country. After starting off in Delhi, Uber has now launched UberCommute in Bangalore. Under this service, ordinary drivers will be able to offer their cars for pooling with people going their route.
It’s 2016 And We Still Have “Female Only” Jobs
In an age where discussions about sexism at the workplace are rampant, there’s a different kind of sexism at play, and one that doesn’t get talked about enough. Female only jobs. Why in this day and age are employers actively looking for women for certain jobs, thus promoting the stereotypes?
Snapdeal Lands In A Legal Soup For Selling Maggi
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.