Twitter to enable fair polls, eyes smart cities to stay relevant

The micro-blogging platform hopes its new emphasis on governance would help differentiate it from Facebook and Instagram, report Karan Choudhury and Archis Mohan. In the competitive world of social......

Why govt got TikTok removed

'Children as young as 10 are posting videos and there is no one to moderate them.'Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi report. *IMAGE: The road ahead is going to be a tough one for TikTok and other......

50 and counting... Apps become more popular as elections loom

Within 24 hours of the announcement of poll dates, traction on poll-based apps has risen drastically, report Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi. Want to prepare a report card of your area's member......

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.Karan Choudhury and Archis Mohan report. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay.com As social media sites fight it......

Indeed bets big on the gig economy

Indeed has seen an increase in listings for drivers, food delivery runners, and other service providers.Karan Choudhury reports. IMAGE: Uber Eats, a food delivery service by Uber. Photograph: Kind......

Ritesh Agarwal on OYO's global ambitions and more

'As a new-age hospitality firm, we are offering great living spaces throughout our 112+ Oyo Hotels in more than 60 cities and 21 states. 'With our newest hotel in Las Vegas, we are excited to cater......

'We are betting big on OYO Living'

'Co-living is a phenomenon that is bound to strike the right chord with young people everywhere and India will lead the charge as the testing ground for all such ideas.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Topsy-turvy ride for Jabong staff after Myntra merger

From almost a thousand employees, 300 have exited the firm.Karan Choudhury reports.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has never been a steady ride for Abhishek Arora (name changed), a......

Rocky Aur Rani: Randhawas Vs Chatterjees

Karan Johar turn 51 today, May 25, and has a surprise for everyone. Karan revealed the first look pictures of his film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.   Here is Ranveer Singh as Rocky.......

'I want to be in a committed relationship'

'I am writing two films. Something very different from Rocky Aur Rani.''I know I'm back on the set next year.' IMAGE: Karan Johar. All photographs: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram "When I look......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

PIX: Divyanka Tripathi, Karan Mehra attend Star Parivaar awards

The 2016 Star Parivaar awards took place at the NSCI Stadium in Worli, south Mumbai on April 27. While television stars turned up at the event looking very stylish, a few Bollywood bigwigs also......

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.Karan Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi report. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, centre, celebrates with......