E-commerce payments in India projected to cross $292 bn by 2028: Report
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Led by growing consumer preference for online shopping and strong internet penetration, India’s e-commerce market value is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7 per cent, from $147.3 billion this year to $292.3 billion in 2028, according to a new report. The future of e-commerce […]
Blinkit rival Zepto raises $340 mn at $5 bn valuation
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Quick e-commerce platform Zepto on Friday said it has secured $340 million in a follow-on financing round, taking the company’s valuation to $5 billion after its previous fundraise in June. General Catalyst led the round, with Dragon Fund, and Epiq Capital joining as new investors. Existing investors such as StepStone, Lightspeed, […]
Angelina Jolie meets fan with ALS at film festival, gets trolled
Los Angeles, Aug 30 (IANS) Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie shared a heartfelt moment with a fan while promoting her upcoming biopic titled “Maria” at the prestigious 81st Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. However, she got trolled. Jolie knelt down in a champagne hued gown while meeting a bed-ridden fan with Amyotrophic Lateral […]
Sandhya Mridul: Thanks to social media, women are now confident of speaking against sexual harassment
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Actress Sandhya Mridul flashbacks a few years and remembers when she came out and wrote on social media platform X against her harassment. She has also not forgotten how some publications trashed her. “Today, all you need to do is take screenshots of the lewd messages men in the industry […]
How R.D. Barman, Gulzar created so many masterpieces together
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Late music composer R.D. Burman has composed many iconic songs, most of which were born from his collaboration with the veteran lyricist Gulzar. However, the process of working together was far from a cakewalk. In an old video, the late composer can be seen talking about his long and painful process […]
US Open: Muchova ends two-time champ Osaka’s campaign in second round
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Czech player Karolina Muchova ended two-time champion Naomi Osaka’s US Open campaign in the second round with a 6-3, 7-6(5) win and advanced to the third round. Muchova’s opponent is Anastasia Potapova, No. 38, who defeated 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the first round, as well as American […]
US open: Alcaraz suffers shock loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in Rd-2
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss at the hands of Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp in Round 2 of the US Open late on Thursday night. The 21-year-old Alcaraz’s 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to world No. 74 Dutchman was his worst showing in four consecutive-year Flushing […]
New Zealand’s Devine to quit T20I captaincy after women’s World Cup
Auckland, Aug 30 (IANS) Sophie Devine will step down as T20 captain at the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October to balance her work load. However, she will remain at the helm of the ODI side, New Zealand Cricket board said on Friday. The 34-year-old has led the New Zealand women […]
US Open: Sensational Sinner sizzles in easy second-round win over Michelsen
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) World No.1 Jannik Sinner stormed into the third round of men’s singles at the US Open with a straight sets win against American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. With this win, Sinner captured his 50th win of the season and a tour-leading 30th win on hard courts. Sinner was clinical […]
Rashid Khan out of New Zealand Test due to a back injury, is in rehab at Kabul
Greater Noida, Aug 30 (IANS) Star spinner Rashid Khan has not been included in Afghanistan’s 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand to be played here from September 9-13 because of a back injury, a source close to the team said. Rashid has been withdrawn from Afghanistan’s 20-player and is currently undergoing […]
