Jugnoo Autos Will Now Deliver Groceries
Just when you thought it was accepted that grocery delivery wasn’t really working as a business model in India, another company has decided to throw its hat in the ring – but with a twist.
23 Of The Most Bizarre Products That You Can Buy Online In India
Right from clothes to mobile phones to books, these portals have it all. However, the e commerce has also brought with it wonders of shopping anonymously, and making a whole range of products available that were unthinkable before. So, no awkward questions to the shopkeepers, no embarrassing peeps from your shopping bags. From freshly produced cowdung to alien ears to midwife training silicon figures, we are spoilt for choice! Have a look at some of the weirdest products you can buy and get home delivered in India. While Flipkart and Snapdeal have their share of bizarre, Amazon hands down for housing the most WTF products you can think or not think of.
14-Yr-Old Rejected $30mn Buyout Offer, Will Grow His Startup
14 year old Taylor Rosenthal came up with the idea of First Aid dispensing vending machines, an idea that could save many lives and help deal with medical emergencies near kids areas. His startup RecMed, which he launched in 2015, has already been generating buzz. He’s raised $100,000 in angel investments and has already rejected a $30 million offer to buy his idea.
Bangalore Metro Stations To Soon Invite Startups To Lease Space
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation would soon be rolling out tenders seeking leases at the 10+ metro stations in the city. The idea reportedly had been in the works for a while, but was put on the backburner because of a modest number of footfalls at the stations that served a limited route.
Mumbai’s Dabbawalas Are Feeding Leftover Party Food To The Poor
The famous Dabbawallas of Mumbai have stepped in with a unique idea, the Roti Bank. Their aim is to connect exceed food at parties and households and distribute it to the poor and hungry.
How Creatx.io Plans To Help Bloggers Publish Content Faster
Creatx.io is an Indian company that has developed a SaaS solution for publishers that sits on top of their CMSes and aims to provide a superior workflow layer.
New York Law Firm Employs World’s First Robot Lawyer
Prominent New York law firm BakerHostetler has employed the world’s first robot lawyer.
The Old Meets The New: Flipkart Ties Up With Kirana Stores For Deliveries
Flipkart has signed on a network of 700 corner stores across 28 cities as part of its alternative delivery program. As a part of this initiative, the company plans on powering last-mile delivery using personnel at the corner stores in a radius of 500 to 800 metres.
Apple Invests $1 Billion in Didi Chuxing, China’s Biggest Ride-Sharing Service
In an unexpected announcement, tech giant Apple has revealed that it has invested $1 billion in Didi Chuxing (formerly known as Didi Kuaidi), China’s biggest ride-sharing service.