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Blockchain has become a tech cornerstone. But as it grows, so does the need for privacy. Zero-knowledge Proofs (ZK) emerged as a solution and there’s a new kid on the block called multiparty computation (MPC).

Scheduled to be held on November 3, 2023, this summit promises to be a dedicated platform fostering innovation and growth within India's tech-startup landscape. With its overarching theme of «Resilience.

MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custody web3 platform developed by ConsenSys, and Blockaid, a leading web3 security provider, announce the launch of privacy-preserving security alerts in the MetaMask extension. This new feature makes MetaMask the first self-custody web3 wallet to integrate native security alerts, proactively preventing malicious transactions, protecting users from scams, phishing, and hacks, all while preserving users’ privacy.

announcement regarding SnowTrace. It revealed that it would shut down its website, powered by Etherscan's Explorer-as-a-Service (EaaS) toolkit, on November 30th. However, it's essential to clarify that only the Etherscan-powered explorer will be affected.

Online Masters Programme, marking an expansion of IIIT Hyderabad's collaboration with TalentSprint, a globally renowned EdTech leader known for pioneering innovative and transformative learning experiences. As part of this collaboration, IIIT Hyderabad will now introduce the Online Masters programme in Computer Science with specialization in the AI/ML domain.

Aquaguard Aura RO+UV+UF+Taste Adjuster(MTDS) with Active Copper & Zinc 7L water purifier, 8 stages of purification, suitable for borewell, tanker, municipal water (Black) from Eureka Forbes The Aquaguard Aura RO+UV+UF+Taste Adjuster(MTDS) water purifier offers an 8-stage purification process, ensuring the highest quality of drinking water. With patented technologies like Active Copper & Zinc Booster and Mineral Guard, it infuses essential minerals and provides a perfect blend of safe and tasty water. Suitable for various water sources, it boasts features like high storage capacity, LED indicators, and flexible installation options.

Counterpoint Research. “Premiumisation has started in the world’s second largest smartphone market and Apple has again got the timing right to benefit from this trend through its devices and financing offers," the report quoted research analyst Shubham Singh as saying.

Jio Financial Services: With its immense resources and reach, Jio Financial Services could bring cryptocurrency and Forex to the masses, potentially introducing millions to the world of digital currencies and foreign exchange. Their involvement could democratise access to these financial instruments. Adani Capital: A powerhouse in the financial sector, Adani Capital could revolutionise the way we view and use cryptocurrencies.

The Gig Economy and the Contractor Revolution As the Indian economy continues to grow, companies across all sectorsare aware thatone of the ways that they can scale and compete is to have a talented, cost-effective workforce. And the most innovative companies know that this workforce does not need to be confined within their city, or even borders. This global perspective has become one ofIndia's top business priorities: establishing a cost-effective, skilled workforce that spans different countries.

High talent demand: These industries are experiencing rapid growth, and as a result, they require a skilled workforce. The heightened demand for talent is a key driver behind the salary uptick. Competitive environment: Companies within these sectors are engaged in intense competition to both attract and retain top-tier talent, intensifying the upward pressure on salaries.

Mr. Vimal Kumar, Managing Director of Best Agrolife Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm for this milestone, stating, “Weed management has always been a critical factor in optimizing rice crop yields. Successful weed control is essential for obtaining optimum rice yields.

₹1,701-crore worth Mamaearth IPO opened for public subscription on Tuesday, October 31, and will close on Thursday, November 2. The beauty and personal care company filed the red herring prospectus (RHP) on October 23, 2023, for the IPO which includes a combination of fresh issue of equity shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) portion. Let us take a look at some of the key things mentioned in the Mamaearth IPO RHP.

The initiative aims to explore the potentials of deposit tokenisation in enabling always-on, real-time treasury fund movement between accounts held by a corporate within the HSBC network.Conducted under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Fintech Supervisory Sandbox arrangement, the test encompassed the issuance, transfer, and redemption of deposit tokens. During the test, HSBC was connected to the blockchain platform developed by Ant Group.

cooking technology, offering a faster, safer, and more energy-efficient way to prepare your favourite dishes. What sets them apart is their ability to generate heat directly in the cookware through electromagnetic fields, bypassing the traditional method of heating a burner. This means quicker cooking times, precise temperature control, and a safer cooking experience.

Sunil D'Souza, MD & CEO, Tata Consumer, says “cash flow conversion is up 100 bps and we remain on track to deliver 95% to 100% of EBITDA to cash for the full year. As for ROC, which you have kept mentioning as our bugbear, is up by 210 bps, hopefully that trajectory continues even on the strategic front and that is the key to delivering good numbers, staying focussed on the strategic pieces, staying focussed on the basics and executing them well. ” These numbers are good, solid and they deserve a table thumping applaud. It is a rarity when we say that FMCG companies are beating estimates. How have you managed to beat the peers and analyst estimates? We have delivered a decent set of numbers. Just to highlight, topline was up 11%, EBITDA was up 30%. Group net profit was minus 7% but if I offset the one-time land sale that was there last year, net of exceptionals, we are up by 24%. EBITDA is up 220 bps. We are seeing volume growth across all the businesses. Growth businesses in India are firing at 40, international is up 13%. Gross margins across all businesses more or less where they should be, bar the US where we have got a little bit of work to do.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises chief executive Don Meij says the company will spend this year “rebuilding”, telling shareholders at its annual meeting in Brisbane that a cost-cutting program was on track.

Nokia's Chief Licensing Officer Arvin Patel said the lawsuits were filed in the United States, Germany, India, the UK, and the European Unified Patent Court. Patel added that the legal action targets Amazon's alleged use of Nokia's technologies in streaming services and devices. Additionally, a separate lawsuit was filed against HP Inc.

Alternative investment funds (AIF) in this context have emerged as a preferred asset class among investors who are seeking the provision of diversification. Among the three types of AIFs, category 3 has gained significant traction over the years. This is due to its several benefits, such as a high return and a long investment horizon, and largely to its ability to provide significant diversification.

Britain will convene governments, academia and companies working at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence on Wednesday at the inaugural AI Safety Summit to debate how, and even if, the risks of the technology can be contained. The meeting is the brainchild of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who wants to carve out a role for Britain as an intermediary between the economic blocs of the United States, China and the European Union.

UN has failed to prevent the genocide of civilians. “The current wholesale slaughter of the Palestinian people, rooted in an ethno-nationalist colonial-settler ideology, in continuation of decades of their systematic persecution and purging, based entirely upon their status as Arabs … leaves no room for doubt," Craig Mokhiber said.

MUMBAI : Second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) numbers, “in all probability", will surprise on the upside, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday said. The RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) has pegged Q2 GDP growth at 6.5%. GDP growth in Q1 stood at 7.8%.