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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Homegrown social media unicorn Mohalla Tech, which operates Sharechat and short video platform Moj, will increase investments in improving its algorithms to suggest more accurate and personalized content for users, aiming to improve user retention, a top executive said on Tuesday. The Temasek and Tiger Global-backed company has allocated most of its recent $65 million convertible debentures round towards algorithms for advertisement and content targeting, Manohar Singh Charan, chief financial officer at Mohalla Tech, told Mint.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A ransomware attack against a major supply chain technology provider left retailers including Starbucks and U.K. grocery chain Sainsbury’s scrambling to manage operations including scheduling and handling inventories.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Can Elon Musk make a run at acquiring MSNBC? It would be a steep climb. One big reason: it isn’t for sale.

Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left government wants to pass the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children's social media use imposed by any country, into law by the end of the parliamentary year on Thursday. The bill was introduced in parliament last week and opened for submissions of opinions for only one day.

Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday

An advocate for major social media platforms has told Australia's Parliament that a plan to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed rather than being rushed to approval this week

TORONTO — The trillion-dollar question these days is where the huge sums of money needed to address climate change are going to come from, especially for developing countries.

Kharga Corps of the Indian Army successfully conducted a two-day integrated field firing exercise, 'Kharga Shakti', at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges beginning Sunday. This comprehensive exercise was aimed at testing and validating the effectiveness of combined arms operations in a simulated battlefield environment, an official statement said. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Kharga Corps reviewed the 'Kharga Shakti' exercise. The firing range is in Rajasthan. He witnessed the showcase of coordinated manoeuvres and integrated firing of various military assets, including attack helicopters, artillery guns, armoured and mechanised platforms, and infantry weapons.

Sivakarthikeyan recently brought his signature wit when discussing about social media. Speaking about his limited use of platforms these platforms, he jokingly suggested that getting his X (formerly Twitter) account blocked by Elon Musk would be a personal victory. “In the last two years, I’ve been using social media very less. If you want to use it, use the internet. This is my kind advice, but don’t use much of social media, especially Twitter. Maybe, I think Elon Musk might block my account—that will be the first success I think for me,” Sivakarthikeyan quipped during his conversation at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, according to IANS.

TIPS Music, one of India’s leading music labels with an expansive catalogue of over 31,000 songs, has inked a direct, strategic partnership to promote its music library on TikTok. This partnership will enable music fans, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and expatriates, to access and engage with TIPS Music’s rich and diverse music collection on the popular short-form video platform. The agreement between TIPS Music and TikTok aims to meet the increasing demand for Indian music among global audiences.

RX India runs a diverse portfolio of B2B events across India. The company says it leverages its outreach in 22 countries, hosting 350+ events annually across 25 nations, creating immersive experiences to expand India’s trade footprint. Among its key highlights is the fact that it also provides platforms for MSMEs to showcase their offerings, connect with larger firms, and build international networks. In an interaction with ET Online, Hugh Jones, CEO, RX Global, highlighted that by combining face-to-face interactions with robust digital and customized solutions, the company empowers small businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. ET: How does RX India’s portfolio of B2B events contribute to the growth of MSMEs in India? Hugh Jones: Our B2B events help MSMEs in India grow by expanding their market reach, building networks and connecting them with larger firms and international clients. Recognising the unique challenges faced by MSMEs, our trade shows offer MSMEs a platform to showcase their products to a broader audience and engage directly with industry leaders, creating valuable business opportunities. Our events act as gateways for MSMEs to connect with key industry players, facilitating business growth and enhancing their competitive edge. We also provide digital access options, allowing MSMEs to reach global audiences without geographic limits.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On a recent morning walk, a friend asked me: "Mutual funds to sahi hai, but why do I need a financial advisor to guide my investment decisions?" He said he could do his own asset allocation, identify funds to invest in based on the information and ratings available, monitor his portfolio and transact easily across digital platforms. So, why should he go through the trouble of finding a good advisor? He could not see any clear value-addition that the advisor could provide and had not consulted one for several years.

A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house near the Lithuanian capital, killing at least one person

Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their networks

A federal judge in Texas is set to hold a hearing on whether the satirical news outlet The Onion made a valid bid for the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

Shares are mostly higher in Asia, tracking last week's gains on Wall Street

Bose said the Parliament should wait until the government-commissioned evaluation of age assurance technologies is completed in June. «Parliament is asked to pass a bill this week without knowing how it will work,» Bose said.

Chinese government has started a special program to crack down various unfair and non-compliant practices on the internet to safeguard the interests of netizens and companies, according to a statement from the Cyberspace Administration of China on Sunday. From today through Feb. 24, 2025, regulators will rectify malpractices such as creating so-called information cocoons via homogeneous push notifications, manipulating and interfering with rankings to hype up hot topics, as well as infringing on people's rights to do business via the internet, according to the statement. An information cocoon is when a platform chooses to expose the user to results based on expressed interests, tastes and preferences.

The trillion-dollar question these days is where the huge sums of money needed to address climate change are going to come from, especially for developing countries.

Nani’s recent blockbuster Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, directed by Vivek Athreya, has become a major hit, captivating audiences with its compelling storyline and powerful performances. Starring Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead, the action-packed drama has achieved significant success both in theatres and on OTT platforms. The latest buzz is that the film will soon make its Hindi television debut. Colors Cineplex has announced that Saripodhaa Sanivaaram will premiere on November 30, 2024, at 8 PM, bringing the story to Hindi-speaking audiences for the first time. It will be interesting to see how the Hindi audiences will react to the film.