MakeMyTrip Becomes India’s Latest “Unicorn”, Shares Up 43% After Merger
Stock markets are often uneasy about mergers – there are problems associated with synergies, and the operational difficulties in combining two different companies….
In Biggest Ever Move In Online Travel Space, MakeMyTrip Acquires Ibibo Group
In the biggest consolidation move ever in the Indian online travel industry, market leader MakeMyTrip has agreed to merge with rival Ibibo Group….
Tim Cook Was One Of The Names Being Discussed For Hillary Clinton’s Vice President Pick
It was early 2016, and Hillary Clinton had just secured the Democratic nomination after a bruising battle with Senator Bernie Sanders. It was…
The Crazy Story Behind The Creation Of The Term “Unicorn”
It’s often hard to figure out the provenance of words – they’re passed around, modified, and can get lost in the confusing maze of history…
Facebook Has Just Expressed Interest In Media Rights Of The IPL
India is an important market for Facebook – it is now the social network’s biggest audience, and as of a few months ago,…
The Stunning Art Inside Inside Facebook Offices Around The World
Facebook began in a dorm room in Harvard, but it’s come a long way since then – it now has a billion users,…
Peter Thiel Causes A Furore In Silicon Valley After Donating $1.25 Million To Trump’s Campaign
Unlike America as a whole, where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are currently running neck-to-neck in the Presidential race, Silicon Valley isn’t confused…
How Are People Using The Free Wifi At Railway Stations? To Watch Porn, It Turns Out
The free Wifi scheme at railway stations across India was launched with a lot of fanfare earlier this year. With its introduction, millions…
FirstCry Acquires Mahindra BabyOye For Rs. 362 Crore
Online’s going offline, and offline’s coming online. America’s largest offline retailer Walmart recently spent $3 billion to acquire Jet.com, an online e-commerce…