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Viacom18 has made three key appointments to its technology leadership team as it looks to scale up its OTT platform, JioCinema. The company has appointed Bharath Ram as Chief Product Officer and Ad Tech Platform Lead. He will be reporting to Kiran Mani, CEO, Digital, Viacom 18. He joins Viacom18 from Flipkart, where he led Product and Engineering functions for key charters including user growth, retention, new product innovation, and new categories.

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Sebi on Monday proposed a relaxed regulatory framework for the passively managed mutual fund (MF) schemes in a bid to reduce compliance requirements. Considering the lesser risk inherent in managing passively managed MF schemes, the proposed MF Lite intends to reduce the compliance requirement, foster innovation, encourage competition and promote ease of entry for the MFs interested in launching only passive schemes, Sebi said in its consultation paper. Passively managed MF schemes replicate an underlying index such as ETFs and index funds where portfolios of index funds can be easily tracked. Active fund schemes requires expert fund managers who define investment philosophy and select securities. The present regulatory framework for MFs is however uniformly applicable for all MF schemes and does not differentiate regarding the applicability of provisions relating to entry barriers — net worth, track record, profitability — and other compliance requirements for entities who may be desirous of launching only passive funds.

Cosmoverse is back with its fourth annual conference in Dubai this year. Building on three successful years, Cosmoverse continues to showcase the thriving Cosmos-SDK ecosystem and its potential to cultivate a multichain future for greater global collaboration.

The Biden administration says it's providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locations

₹7.09 trillion in FY24 from ₹2.58 trillion in FY20 and ₹1.41 trillion in FY15. Kapoor expects this amount to grow significantly as PLI schemes for auto, semiconductors, medical devices, drones, white goods, and computer hardware gain traction.

Let’s understand it in-depth and answer some frequently asked questions about the Dyson Airstrait: The Dyson Airstrait is an advanced hairstyling tool that uses innovative airflow technology instead of traditional heat plates. It can be used on wet or dry hair, delivering smooth, frizz-free results while maintaining hair strength and natural shine.

Japan has issued its first new banknotes in two decades, yen packed with 3-D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting

The federal government has spent $22 billion in recent years on technology from the top 100 national-security startups, a paltry portion of overall contract spending and less than half of what venture capitalists have invested in those same companies. The gap underscores the discrepancy between the surge of venture capital funding for defense technology and the U.S. government’s spending on substantial contracts to startups.

London, United Kingdom - February 19, 2024 - Kana Labs, a trailblazer in Web3 and blockchain infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with Chainwith, a leading blockchain firm focused on revolutionising community-driven ecosystems through its innovative C2E protocol. The collaboration between the two firms is a major milestone, particularly within community-driven ecosystems.

A former Vanguard portfolio manager overseeing roughly $274 billion in assets and managing dozens of funds has moved firms for a new role.

Intro: Ratnaafin, in association with The Economic Times, presented MSME Growth Conclave to celebrate MSME Day, partnered by the Ahmedabad Chamber of Commerce Welfare Foundation and supported by India SME Forum and Kalyani Sahasik Mahila Vikas Sangh. Ratnaafin—a Non-Banking Financial Company in India—in collaboration with The Economic Times, proudly presented the MSME Growth Conclave to celebrate MSME Day, in partnership with Ahmedabad Chamber of Commerce Welfare Foundation and support of India SME Forum and Kalyani Sahasik Mahila Vikas Sangh. A celebration of the incredible contributions made by micro, small, and medium enterprises, the initiative had some of the most eminent speakers on the panel who discussed about the crucial roles that micro, small and medium enterprises play in driving the economic growth of Gujarat.

The director of the FTCs bureau of competition discusses its lawsuit to block the merger of Kroger, Albertsons on The Claman Countdown.

agriculture sector wants the upcoming budget must prioritise funding for climate-smart agriculture, promoting innovations like solar-powered irrigation and rainwater harvesting. Moreover, the sector wants to boost the agricultural supply chain through expanded storage capacities and improved transportation networks are essential to reducing wastage and enhancing farmers' incomes. Rajesh Aggarwal, managing director, Insecticides (India) Ltd said «In anticipation of the upcoming budget, the agricultural sector eagerly awaits increased investment in rural infrastructure and comprehensive reforms. Strengthening road networks, irrigation facilities, and storage infrastructure is pivotal to minimising post-harvest losses and enhancing market access for farmers. This initiative not only intensifies productivity but also generates employment, catalysing rural economies. Collaborative efforts between the government and private sector are imperative, facilitating the integration of advanced technologies and efficient farming practices. Enhanced supply chain management, supported by public-private partnerships, ensures streamlined operations and accessibility to quality agricultural inputs, including crop protection products like insecticides and biologicals. Addressing climate resilience remains critical, necessitating robust strategies for pest management and sustainable water management.»

Galaxy Buds 3 series is the integration of Galaxy AI, enhancing communication capabilities. Users can enable the Interpreter feature in Listening mode on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Galaxy Flip 6, facilitating real-time translations during lectures directly through the earbuds.

India’s rapidly growing youth population is a double-edged sword for its economic aspirations. While the demographic dividend presents a tremendous opportunity for growth, capitalizing on it calls for equipping the workforce with skills in line with the changing demands of the global economy. World Bank data shows a concerning trend: India’s labour mobilization rates have fallen from over 70% in 1990 to 56% in recent years.

Zurich, July 5: Tangem AG, the leading global provider of secure hardware wallet solutions, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to enable an innovative self-custodial payment solution for hardware wallets.

Obsolete products, on the other hand, are no longer supported for hardware services.The first-generation AirPods, unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, marked a significant shift as the first iPhone model to omit the headphone jack. These wireless earbuds, which hit the market in December 2016, have since expanded into a comprehensive range of truly wireless headphones.The HomePod, introduced at WWDC 2017, experienced a delayed release in February 2018 due to last-minute issues.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter, Apple may introduce a premium tier called "Apple Intelligence+" that offers exclusive AI features for a monthly fee, akin to its existing subscription services like iCloud and Apple Music.The move comes amid a strategic pivot by Apple to bolster its software and services offerings amidst a plateau in hardware sales growth. Factors contributing to this shift include slower device upgrade cycles, less pronounced hardware innovation, and increased durability of devices.Apple's partnership with OpenAI, which reportedly includes revenue-sharing from AI subscription services, underscores its commitment to leveraging AI to drive future revenue growth.

deepfakes of someone’s face becomes much easier, YouTube has introduced minor adjustments to simplify reporting videos that misuse your image without permission. One can now submit a request to YouTube to take down deepfakes through the privacy request process. However, the company will verify whether the content is a parody or satire. Not only that, the video uploading platform will check whether the person requesting to take down the content is a real human or a bot. In the past, one could only report these impersonations as being misleading.

AstraZeneca India Private Limited (AZIPL), the global capability centre (GCC) of British-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca, announced an investment of Rs 250 crore ($30 million) to expand its Global Innovation and Technology Centre (GITC) in Chennai. The expansion includes adding close to 1,300 job roles focused on driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining operations across the company globally. The facility currently occupies 334,000 square feet of office space at Ramanujan IT City, with plans to add approximately 180,000 square feet over the next six months to accommodate this expansion, creating AstraZeneca’s biggest global capability centre.