Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Baker & Taylor started its journey in 1828, almost 200 years ago. It began with bookbinding and publishing but has now become a top independent distributor of books and digital content. The company is dedicated to promoting reading and education around the world. Over the years, Baker & Taylor has grown a lot and now serves more than 5,000 public and academic libraries. They have also embraced new technologies, especially digitization, to improve their services and better meet the needs of their diverse customers. Adapting to the digital age: In the past decade, Baker & Taylor has fully embraced the digital…

New Delhi: After an incredible 25 years with the company, NP Singh, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has decided to leave. In a statement issued on May 24, Singh said he was grateful for his insightful experiences over his 44-year career and that he planned to move from his operational function to encouraging roles with a social change focus. Singh noted his achievements during his time, including increasing the company’s profile and creating industry standards, and underlined his dedication to SPNI’s success and legacy. He declared his readiness to assist the business until a suitable…

New Delhi: iVOOMi, a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, proudly announces its entry into Rajasthan with the appointment of its first dealer in Ajmer. This pivotal move marks the beginning of iVOOMi’s ambitious expansion in the state, highlighting the company’s rapid and strategic growth across India. Renowned for its innovative and sustainable EV solutions, iVOOMi’s move into Ajmer represents its dedication to broadening the accessibility of electric vehicles. This dealership marks iVOOMi’s first foothold in Rajasthan and exemplifies the company’s commitment to supporting the Indian government’s vision for a greener future. With the new dealership in Ajmer, iVOOMi…

New Delhi: The Adani Group is getting ready to step into India’s digital payment and online shopping business, expanding beyond their current travel services offered through the Adani One app, launched in late 2022. Reports indicate that the conglomerate is contemplating a license to operate within India’s public digital payments network, including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Furthermore, discussions with banks are underway to establish plans for a co-branded credit card. In addition to UPI, Adani is eyeing entry into the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a government-supported platform aimed at facilitating e-commerce. These new digital plans fit into the Adani Group’s bigger picture of growing…

New Delhi: AlgoBharat, Algorand Foundation’s India-focused initiative, today announced two significant milestones in supporting India’s growing population of Web 3.0 developers, surpassing the 50-university mark for Algorand Blockchain Clubs and officially launching the first layer one blockchain protocol-backed Application Developer Course on NASSCOM’s FutureSkills Prime platform. NASSCOM’s FutureSkills Prime, a joint initiative of India’s IT Industry and the Government of India, aims to enhance digital skills across India and position the country as a leader in global innovation and growth. As the first blockchain platform to partner with NASSCOM, Algorand is creating original developer training content aligned with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and…

New Delhi: Paytm announced that Paytm General Insurance Ltd. (PGIL), an associate entity, is withdrawing its application for a general insurance license to concentrate on providing insurance through its fully-owned subsidiary, Paytm Insurance Broking Private Ltd. (PIBPL). This move allows One97 Communications Ltd. (OCL) to save Rs 950 crore initially allocated for investment in PGIL. In May 2022, One97 Communications Ltd. had revealed plans to increase its stake in PGIL to 74% with an investment of up to Rs 950 crore. However, the company is now focusing on PIBPL to enhance insurance distribution to Paytm users, small merchants, and SMEs.…

Chennai: Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, today announced it has signed a deal with Stanbic Bank Kenya to facilitate a core banking upgrade and modernization effort. As part of the agreement, Orion will implement Temenos’ cloud-based digital banking platform within Stanbic Bank Kenya’s operations, enabling enhanced customer experiences and delivering innovative digital solutions. The entire servicing and delivery for the partnership will happen from Orion’s Chennai centre in India. As the Financial Services delivery hub in India, Orion’s Chennai centre features a state-of-the-art Innovation Lab that has developed bespoke solutions which seamlessly integrate with Temenos’ suite. Orion’s team of experts…

New Delhi: SwopStore, a leading Customer Acquisition platform for online businesses, is on track to achieve a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of 400 Cr. by the fiscal year 2024-2025. Building on its recent milestone of surpassing 5 Cr. GMV for the month of March 2024, the company is poised for exponential growth in the coming years. Throughout FY 2023-2024, SwopStore has demonstrated robust performance, with consistent Month–on–month growth of 40% in GMV and revenue. This impressive trajectory underscores SwopStore’s strategic initiatives, including targeted acquisitions, collaborations, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction. By prioritizing market expansion and enhancing offerings through acquisitions and collaborations, SwopStore has solidified…

New Delhi: AI tutoring is quietly changing how kids study and learn, Answer AI one of the popular apps that uses smart AI to help students with things like writing papers or solving problems. Five out of the top 20 Ed-Tech apps in the world uses AI which help students with their schoolwork. Using AI tutors has two side, good one and bad one. They make tutoring more available and can customize learning. But sometimes, they give wrong answers or even make mistakes, which is what we can expect from the initial staze of AI. However, teachers are still determining AI, and some schools have…

New Delhi: Staying true to its commitment to provide non-stop entertainment, Colors Kannada is excited to present another star-studded family drama, “NINAGAAGI.” The new show is set to air from May 27th at 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, promising an emotional journey of two contrasting individuals. In association with special partners Sparsh Masala, Ullas Agarbathi and Bhima Jewellers, Colors Kannada brings to life the captivating story of Rachana and Jeeva. Rachana, portrayed by Divya Uruduga of Bigg Boss Kannada fame, is a Kannada film superstar with over 100 films to her credit. Trapped in a golden cage by her controlling mother, she has been…