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Shark Tank’s Azhar Iqubal backed qcom app Zing launched in Gurugram

Zing claims to distinguish itself through a combination of hyper-local kitchens, an optimized menu, and advanced technology.

Currently operational in select sectors of Gurugram, Zing plans to extend its services to other cities soon.

Gen Z, Millennials, and solo women adventurers drive 2025 travel trends: 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)

In 2024, women accounted for 30% of solo visa applications, a figure expected to rise to 37% in 2025. Millennials and Gen Z women, largely in their 20s to 40s, are leading this growth. Top choices for these solo travellers include Bali, Thailand, and Japan, valued for their safety, affordability, and immersive cultural experiences.

Radhakishan Damani tops India’s self-made entrepreneurs list; Zomato’s CEO emerges second: Hurun India

Radhakishan Damani's retail empire is now valued at Rs 3.4 lakh crore, marking a robust 44% jump from last year's figures. (From L-R: DMart's Radhakishan Damani, Zomato's Deepinder Goyal)

Foodtech leaders and e-commerce pioneers dominate India’s Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024 list, with a surge in valuations and new entrants like Zepto’s youngest founders breaking into the elite ranks.

Nearly 70% of HRs believe AI training can boost higher salaries: Report

India has 180 PR companies with only three having a turnover of above Rs 100 crore

93 percent of HR professionals and 78 percent of Gen Z think that traditional degrees are becoming obsolete, emphasizing the urgent need for academics to overhaul curricula to prioritize job readiness

Startup focus to take center stage at IDS 2025; conference scheduled for Jan 16-17

IDS 2025 is expected to draw more than 15,000 delegates.

IDS 2025 will have a special focus on startups as there will be a ‘Startup Street’, and ‘Startup Pitching Sessions’

NBDA urges TRAI to withdraw its consultation paper

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

NBDA also stated that the telecommunication relates to person-to-person communication, while broadcasting disseminates programming to a general audience.

PepsiCo India recognizes women in agri sector; unveils RevolutioNari Conference and Awards

An external jury comprising of sector experts headed by Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, reviewed the submissions under five categories

Ten women farmers from across India, were recognized for setting inspirational examples of women who are leading and inspiring many others towards more meaningful contribution to the sector.

OHD on service authorization: Stakeholders oppose TRAI’s jurisdiction expansion

The TRAI recommendations follow a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in January 2024, seeking revised recommendations on M2M communication policies, particularly related to spectrum, roaming, and service quality requirements.

The discussion focused on the Consultation Paper on the Framework for Service Authorizations for the Provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Over 60% desk workers using AI in their jobs in India: Slack report

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

Indian workers want to skill up on AI as 94 percent feel an urgency to become an AI expert as per the survey. However, 40 percent of workers have spent less than five hours learning how to use AI