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Mappls Emerges as Swadeshi Challenger to Google Maps, Says Sridhar Vembu

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Zoho co-founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu publicly praised MapMyIndia's navigation app Mappls on X, calling it "very nice" and saying it reflects "decades of R&D, much lo... Read More


Former UK PM Rishi Sunak Joins Microsoft, Anthropic as Senior Adviser

New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has accepted part-time senior adviser roles with Microsoft and AI research firm Anthropic, offering "high-level strategic perspectives" on ma... Read More


WhatsApp to Allow Users to Secure Usernames Before Public Rollout

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to reserve their desired usernames ahead of the official rollout. This early reservation system aims to give users the ... Read More


Remembering Ratan Tata: The Empathy-Led Industrial Icon

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Today, October 9, 2025, marks the first death anniversary of Ratan Tata, the veteran industrialist, philanthropist, and guiding force behind the Tata Group. Known for his humility... Read More


Startups, MSMEs Face Cyber Skills Gaps: ISACA Survey Insights

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- India's cybersecurity sector is navigating a critical juncture. The ISACA State of Cybersecurity 2025 survey highlights that 40 percent of India-based cybersecurity teams are unde... Read More


Claude Creator Anthropic Plans India Push, May Partner with Reliance

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is visiting India with plans to establish a Bengaluru office and explore a partnership with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries. The move comes as Anthr... Read More


Zoho Broadens Fintech Play With Payment Devices Launch

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- In a strategic move to deepen its footprint in the fintech space, Zoho has announced its foray into the hardware segment with the launch of Zoho Payments PoS devices, QR devices, ... Read More


Instagram Maps Launches in India, Safety Depends on User Choices

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Instagram is now starting the rollout of its Maps feature in India, giving users the opportunity to geo-tag their location for 24 hours. Meta stands by its new visibility cues, re... Read More


Jony Ive and OpenAI's Screen-Free AI Device Pauses Launch Plans

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- OpenAI and designer Jony Ive's collaborative screen-free AI device, part of a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ive's startup io, is facing delays ahead of its anticipated 2026 release.... Read More


Gmail to Zoho Mail: Quick Guide to Secure Email Migration

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Zoho Mail is making headway in the pro community. Zoho Mail is also replacing Gmail in more cases especially among small businesses and professionals. Its appeal is in the details... Read More