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CAMS aims to be both payment aggregator & gateway, expand into education: MD
CAMS looking to now expand into education as one potential, extra niche that could scale up the business. They are moving forward to be both a payment aggregator and payment gateway and there will be some build-out of opportunity in the education space as well, says MD & CEO Anuj Kumar.
Gupshup to launch multilingual WhatsApp chatbot for buyer apps on ONDC
Gupshup's WhatsApp chatbot on ONDC streamlines buyer experience, supports enterprise integration, and expands to include food orders, location sharing, Google RCS, and voice integration. Operating globally, Gupshup aims to reach diverse populations through WhatsApp for seamless conversational commerce.
A pivotal event for online commerce; and other top tech, startup stories
Stay tuned to know how the latest capital infusion into Zepto impacts the workings of this fledgling sector.
Wimbledon 2024: After French Open, catch tennis stars on grass-courts, dates, schedule, how to watch
As the Roland Garros journey ahs come to a close, tennis fans are now setting their eyes on the upcoming Wimbledon 2024 that is just round the corner and will see some of the highest ranked male and female tennis stars on the big stage.
SEO skills are a must for freshers to thrive in the modern job space
Professionals need SEO skills to drive organic traffic and improve website visibility. Employers value fresh talent with SEO expertise for innovative ideas, cost-effective strategies, and enhancing online presence.
Freshers, take note: Data proficiency is becoming the key to multiple career opportunities
Data analysis is a crucial skill valued by employers across industries. It involves extracting insights from raw data using statistical tools. Lokesh Nigam and Krishna Kumar emphasize its importance in decision-making and career growth.
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Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of
Meta announced the expansion of its AI services globally, using public information to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns in Europe. Users in the U.S. were already subject to this practice. The program's future expansion remains uncertain.
This engineer switched her gender to male on social media: What happened next reveals the dark truth of online advertising
Engineer Karen de Sousa Pesse conducted an eye-opening experiment by changing her gender from female to male on social media platforms. This simple alteration led to a significant shift in the advertisements she received, highlighting prevalent gender stereotypes. Her LinkedIn post sparked discussions on the impact of such biases in marketing and received varied responses from users. Pesse's experiment sheds light on the need for more inclusive advertising practices.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Online eats into offline; Agnikul defers rocket launch
The rapid adoption of quick commerce and food delivery apps is eating into the sales of retail, and quick service restaurants. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
DU launches portal for admission to 71000 UG seats. Check website link and other key details
On Tuesday, the University of Delhi unveiled a new online portal for admissions to its undergraduate programs for the academic year 2024-25. Prospective candidates can now register for DU CSAS UG 2024 through the university's website. The university offers a total of 79 undergraduate programs across 69 colleges, providing a combined seat capacity of 71,000. Admission decisions will hinge upon applicants' merit scores in the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate programs (CUET-UG), administered by the National Testing Agency.
Is AI taking away your job? Here is how you can use AI to get more jobs. Know in detail
While AI is changing the workplace dynamics and the nature of jobs, there is a far more immediate concern for the workforce. A report by Microsoft and LinkedIn reveals some interesting facts.
Adda247 logs 88% jump in revenue to Rs 243 crore
Google-backed edtech startup Adda247 saw strong growth in FY24, with revenue nearly doubling to Rs 243.39 crore from Rs 129.65 crore in the previous year. They also made significant progress on profitability, slashing their net loss by two-thirds to Rs 101 crore, down from Rs 296 crore in FY23.
IIM Bangalore launches online BBA programme in digital business and entrepreneurship
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is launching an online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in digital business and entrepreneurship. The three-year program, starting in September, will target 1,000 students and include internships and practical projects. The program aims to create professionals who understand digital business and contribute to digital businesses or make traditional businesses digital-ready. The institute chose online to make the course more accessible and deliver world-class quality.
The tech mahadasha: Stars align for India's online astrology market
Astrology, once a traditional practice, has transformed into a booming online business. With astrologers now accessible online, the industry is experiencing rapid growth. The pandemic further accelerated this trend, leading to a surge in consultations and subscriptions. The online astrology market in India is projected to grow significantly, driven by tech advancements and changing consumer behavior.
India is in line for a major AI platform shift: Google Labs VP
Google Labs is an incubator created by US technology firm Google to test and publicly demonstrate new projects.
All group businesses going through transformation over next couple of years: Shashwat Goenka, RPSG Group
Shashwat Goenka envisions significant growth and transformation across diverse sectors within the RPSG Group. The strategic focus includes retail expansion, innovative health food offerings, client-centric BPO services, and a transition to greener energy sources for sustainable growth.
Explainer: What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
Biden administration takes steps to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia by regulating advanced models. Concerns arise over deepfakes, misinformation, biological and cyber weapons, with potential threats from hacking groups and foreign governments.
States & online gaming regulations; banks tap startups to foil frauds
Happy Monday! In the absence of central government’s self-regulatory mechanisms, states are framing laws for online real money gaming. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Wuthering Waves release date, download, requirements, platforms availability, compatibility, all you need to know
Wuthering Waves, open world 3d action game set to launch soon this year is currently the talk of the town due to the high expectations from gamers around this game set in a post apocalyptic world.
The Netflix model may just save India’s online learning apps
Byju’s rapid decline has put a big dampener on that excitement. Yet, online education is still a viable proposition in the world’s most-populous nation, though it’s the test-prep market that has real demand, not K-12 or coding.
Massive growth opportunities for healthcare industry in India: Entero Healthcare MD
“Our business model is very simple. We are one of the largest distributors of healthcare products in this country. Basically, we buy from 1900 different companies today and supply to around eighty-one-and-a-half thousand retail pharmacies and three-and-a-half thousand hospitals.”
JNU to start short-term online courses, developing infrastructure for e-learning: officials
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in India is planning to launch various short-term online learning courses as part of its entry into the e-learning sector. The university intends to develop infrastructure to support e-learning, particularly targeting students from underprivileged sections and rural areas. JNU has received a loan of INR 455 crore (approx. $61 million) for this initiative. The university is planning to introduce a massive open online course (MOOC) on Climate and Environment Protection as part of its undergraduate program on Indian Arctic Policy, with additional courses in international relations, political science, social sciences, and languages in the pipeline.
IITs and IIMs drive learning boom: SWAYAM exams surge by 204%
The trend of self-learning through free courses from institutions like IITs and IIMs, with exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the SWAYAM platform, is on the rise. The cost-effective courses allow participants to earn credits, certificates, and diplomas. The number of candidates taking these exams has grown significantly from 3,807 in 2018 to 1.2 lakh in 2023.
Online skilling platform Airblack raises Rs 33 crore in funding led by Dell Foundation
Cofounded by Vaibhav Raj Gupta and Videt Jaiswal, Airblack offers courses accredited by the government of India’s Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council and Skill India.
HP launches free online courses on esports management, game development
Nearly half of gamers rely on YouTube and fellow gamer buddies to enhance their skills while 61% are not aware of gaming courses that exist in India, according to an HP study.
Amazon, Flipkart festive offers give a massive push in e-retail sales
E-commerce platforms in India are expected to have made over Rs 29,000 crore in sales during the first four days of the festive sale period, according to a survey by Redseer Strategy Consultants. Sales increased by 16% compared to the same period last year, with Flipkart and Amazon's promotions on high-value products and financing options driving demand.
Top Online Management Courses for Aspiring Leaders in India
Aspiring leaders in India are increasingly recognizing the importance of online management courses to improve their abilities and remain competitive in the workplace. Some of the top online management courses in India include those offered by the Indian School of Business (ISB), IIMBx Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Xavier School of Management (XLRI), and IIM Calcutta.
IIM Ahmedabad rolls out open learning platform for students and professionals
The IIM, in partnership with Swayam and Coursera, has launched a unified portal to access all the existing and new online programmes by IIMA. Through this portal, IIM is introducing a number of online certification courses to help professionals be future-ready and better equipped for rapid changes happening across the business landscape. These courses range across Economics, Human Resources, Information System, Leadership, Finance & Accounting, and Data Sciences and are designed for a duration of four to six weeks.
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