Category: How it Works

53% Indian travellers lose money, with nearly 1 in 5 losing over Rs 40,000: Report

Amidst the excitement of travel planning, many Indians are actively seeking out deals, on accommodation (46%), airfare (39%) and excursions (40%). People's eagerness to secure the best prices online may make them more susceptible to travel scams. (Image source: Unsplash)

82% of people express concern about ticket scams and other online scams related to major sporting events, domestic and international. Of those, 60% of them plan to exercise extra caution when making online purchases, while 23% remain unsure about how to effectively avoid these scams.

Fan loyalty in IPL 2025: 98% have a favourite player, only 37% support a team, says report

On the team front, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) continue to lead fan allegiance within their home territories 91% of fans from RCB’s catchment area name it as their first or second favourite team, followed closely by MI and CSK. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni remain the most admired, with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant climbing into the top 10 rankings for the week.

Google AI can now compose music, clone voices, and decode speech

The tech giant also introduced a suite of new AI models designed to revolutionize content creation and communication. Lyria, now in enterprise preview, is a text-to-music model capable of generating high-fidelity, royalty-free music across various genres within minutes

Google highlighted its potential for creating custom soundtracks without licensing complexities.

Telecos roll out mobile coverage maps online following TRAI mandate

To ensure uniformity of coverage maps across the TSPs and their timely rollout, TRAI issued detailed technical guidelines for publication of mobile network coverage map, last year.

Following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI’s) mandate, Telecom Service Providers have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers.

Good Glamm Group offloads MissMalini in distress sale for Rs 4 Crore

Formed in September 2021 through the merger of Myglamm, POPxo, and BabyChakra, GGG embarked on an acquisition spree, bringing over a dozen brands into its fold.

Other brands under the GGG umbrella, such as Organic Harvest and The Moms Co, are also reportedly up for sale. Previously, GGG sold Sirona back to its founders and divested ScoopWhoop.  

TRAI updates list of authorised Digital Addressable Systems auditors

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released an updated panel of auditors authorised to conduct audits of Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), on April 9. The list includes multiple audit firms and professionals who are permitted to carry out audits across India through 2025-27.

MIB extends bidding round duration in FM Phase III e-auctions to boost participation

On April 9, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued Amendment No. 1 to the Auction Rules (dated November 27, 2024) for Private FM Radio Batch III channels e-auction under Phase III.

As per the new amendment, the Ministry has extended the duration of each round in the Rank-wise Multiple Rounds allocation stage from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. This change aims to provide bidders with more time per round during the allocation stage, potentially facilitating a more considered bidding process.

Parliament panel reviews impact of IT Agreement in digital age

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

Representatives from MeitY, DoT, MEA, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, India Cellular and Electronics Association, and Academy of Business Studies presented their views on ITA, on April 9.

‘Viagra ads are okay, but vibrators aren’t’: Meta and Google ad policies drive sexual wellness brands to Reddit

With its anonymity, community-driven ethos, and tolerance for nuanced conversations, Reddit is fast becoming a go-to destination for other D2C sexual wellness brands like Sangya Project, Manzuri, and MyMuse, each of which is trying to build authenticity and trust in a culturally complex market.(Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)With its anonymity, community-driven ethos, and tolerance for nuanced conversations, Reddit is fast becoming a go-to destination for other D2C sexual wellness brands like Sangya Project, Manzuri, and Mymuse, each of which is trying to build authenticity and trust in a culturally complex market.(Representative image by Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

Meta mutes, Google filters, Reddit listens. Founders of sexual wellness brands decode the shift.