Author: Indrani Bose

NSDC, Britannia join hands to empower women entrepreneurs

The program has been launched with the introduction of complimentary self-learning basic entrepreneurship courses available in multiple languages on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).

This initiative aims to empower approximately 25 lakh women across India, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and grow successful businesses.

Amara Raja and Ather Energy partner for EV battery development

The rise in EV advertising can certainly provide a boost to the auto sector’s overall ad spends, say experts.

As part of this agreement, Amara Raja will collaborate with Ather to develop and supply NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) and LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Lithium-Ion and other advanced chemistry cells.

Govt’s new rules for surrogate ads | India’s customer experience crisis | Hummel enters Indian esports scene

The consultative process of forming the guidelines for surrogate ads though began in February this year, there has only been a tentative timeline for it to be made public, and has been under consulting process ever since. (Image source: Unsplash)

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Tinder owner Match Group to cut 6% workforce

Paying Tinder users declined 8% to 9.6 million in the second quarter, compared with a 9% fall in the prior quarter. (Image source: Unsplash)

Tinder downloads fell 12% globally, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of declining downloads.

Nazara Technologies becomes 8th largest gaming acquirer

Nazara is aiming to identify opportunities within the gaming, esports and adtech arenas internationally particularly with a focus on established gaming IP’s/studios, those advancing in technologies like web3, Virtual Reality, and AI.

Nazara has been ranked above companies including MTG and Atari which finished at ninth and tenth positions respectively.

WhatsApp launches privacy campaign; highlights importance of secure communication

Josy Paul, Chair and Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India, said, " The story of young Ikbir, who moves to a new city to achieve his dreams, is a story of vulnerability and strength. It is as much his story, as it is everyone’s story. It shows us that physical distance does not mean emotional distance. With WhatsApp, we can share intimate moments privately and be our most real selves with the ones who matter."

While end-to-end encryption is the foundation of what keeps calls and messages secure on WhatsApp, the film educates users on privacy features like Block and Report, Two-step verification and Meta Verified that help strengthen the security of conversations.