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Mint Primer: What's behind the order to clean up dark patterns?

New Delhi, June 13 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed over 50 digital platforms to remove dark patterns and complete self-audits within three months. What are dark patter... Read More


Cult.fit is planning to raise Rs.2,500 crore through an IPO. But is it fit enough?

Bengaluru, June 4 -- In early 2023, Baibhav Mishra started attending Cult.fit's group fitness classes at a centre in Bandra, Mumbai. It quickly became part of his routine, until one morning when he an... Read More


Mint Primer | Tip us first: Why new Uber push faces government ire

New Delhi, May 23 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has raised concerns about Uber's 'advance tip' option. But Uber's not alone in this. What exactly is an advance tip? Is it unethic... Read More


Masterclass: The professor behind the engines of India's flying future

Chennai, May 22 -- On an October evening in 2016, a professor from IIT Madras came across a talk by Tony Seba, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. In the video, Seba showed two remarkable pictures. The fi... Read More


Mint Explainer: Can Uber shake up the market Porter dominates?

New Delhi, May 14 -- Uber on Monday said it is scaling up its courier service in India, tapping into large deliveries through 3- and 4-wheeler goods carriers. This is an extension to the small package... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why is Swiggy now delivering DJs, therapists, and astrologers?

New Delhi, April 16 -- Food delivery giant Swiggy Ltd is venturing beyond its core space, entering the professional services market. The company is piloting a new platform called Pyng to become a hype... Read More


Spending Rs.988 crore to earn Rs.97 crore-20 years on, Cleartrip still has no flight plan

New Delhi, April 13 -- Bengaluru: "Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready for the summer vacation," M.S. Dhoni asks, donning a pilot's uniform in a Cleartrip ad that aired around a year ago. The Indian c... Read More


Mint Primer | Bumpy: Impact of Karnataka High Court ban on bike taxis

New Delhi, April 4 -- The Karnataka High Court has prohibited bike taxis until the government lays down clear guidelines under the Motor Vehicles Act. How significant is this ruling, will it disrupt r... Read More


No dearth of deals in India private equity: Warburg Pincus' Vishal Mahadevia

Mumbai, March 28 -- Even as global dealmaking faces headwinds, India continues to offer steady opportunities for private equity investors. Warburg Pincus' managing director and head of Asia Private Eq... Read More


Weeks after raising funds, Zypp joins Ola Electric in laying off employees

New Delhi, March 25 -- Electric scooter rental startup Zypp Electric has laid off at least 150 employees and introduced pay cuts linked to certain targets in efforts to cut costs, people aware of the ... Read More