Facebook Says 6 Degrees Of Separation Now Down To 3.5
We always knew that technology was bringing the world together, and now the good folks at Facebook have math to back that up. In a study that the company described as a “monumental task”, Facebook has concluded that the degrees of separation between humans is around 3.57, as opposed to the 6 that has been codified in the popular pharse.
Apple Looks Poised To Enter India
While an iPhone is a common sight amongst India’s upper middle class and rich, its owners have always needed to get it from abroad or through third party resellers in India. However all that may change soon if Apple’s plan of setting up stores in India comes through.
Uber Revises Prices To Conform To Local Factors, To Be Cheaper In Chennai And Kolkata
In a bid to attract more customers, Uber has slashed its fares in Chennai and Kolkata by as much as 25%.
Jet Airways Records Highest Ever Quarterly Profit But Has No Chill
The airline has reported its best quarter yet, with record profits of INR 467 crores for the third quarter ending December 31, 2015 compared to INR 29 crores in Q3FY15. In a separate news, 5 crew members of the airline have been suspended for allowing Sonu Nigam use the inflight communication system for an impromptu gig.
Aamir Khan Loses Snapdeal Brand Ambassador Contract
Aamir Khan is no longer the brand ambassador of Snapdeal. The company had decided to not renew the actor’s contract after it ended on 31st January. According to reports, Snapdeal will not be looking for a replacement for Khan as it tightens its purse strings to cut down on its losses.
It’s Snapdeal’s 6th Birthday And They Have A Wish From An Unlikely Friend
Indian ecommerce unicorn startup Snapdeal turned 6 today. The company celebrated its coming a long way from a deals and coupons site to a fully fledged ecommerce giant with a splash on social media. Wishes poured in. However, the most unlikely wish came from none other rival Flipkart.
Bhavish Agarwal’s Grandmother And Aunt Murdered In Ludhiana
Ola Cabs CEO Bhavish’s Agarwal’s paternal grandmother and aunt have brutally murdered in Ludhiana in a suspected robbery.
Advertising Legend A G Krishnamurthy No More
A G Krishnamurthy, founder of two top brands, Mudra Communications and MICA (formerly Mudra Institute of Communication Ahmedabad) is no more. He breathed his last today in Hyderabad at the age of 73.
Lifecycle of Indian Startups Depicted Through 11 Brutal Jokes
Amidst all the startup glorifying and startup founder worshipping, here’s a bunch of people who have found a sense of humour in India’s latest fascination. Let’s go through the journey of a rockstar startup through these hilarious memes.