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Indian Prime Minister’s app just crossed 2.5 million downloads

Indian Prime Minister’s app just crossed 2.5 million downloads

August 30, 2016

Indian Prime Minister’s app, that allows citizens to directly communicate with the PM's office crosses 2.5 million downloads and becomes the most used app of any political leader in the world.

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Facebook to launch Express Wi-Fi in India

Facebook to launch Express Wi-Fi in India

August 12, 2016

With the increasing number of smartphone users in India, the internet potential is also growing. After the failure of ‘Free Basics’, Facebook has yet another opportunity to bring internet access to all by aiming to launch express Wi-Fi in the country.

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Why Google India dedicated its doodle to Indian singer Mukesh?

Why Google India dedicated its doodle to Indian singer Mukesh?

July 25, 2016

It is the 93rd birth anniversary of the Indian legendary Bollywood Hindi movie singer Mukesh who died in 1976. His unique style of singing has earned him the title a man with golden voice and Google India honoured this legend by a doodle on its home page.

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Google joins skill India initiative

Google joins skill India initiative

July 11, 2016

While the iOS development facility from Apple in India is still a distant reality, Google announced a dedicated android training and skill development programme which aims to make India the hub of the largest software developers in the world.

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Google Earth upgrades to sharper images

Google Earth upgrades to sharper images

June 29, 2016

Google Earth will now deliver clearer and cloud-less maps with high-resolution imagery with its new technological makeover. India maintains its stand regarding the sensitivity of border issues

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India’s equalisation levy on Google and Facebook

India’s equalisation levy on Google and Facebook

June 1, 2016

Facebook, Google and other transitional online firms are now liable to pay an equalisation levy for all the digital services they provide in India. Will it solve the tax inconsistency related to the e-commerce or aggravate the complexity for mid-scale enterprises in India? Althou...

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Whatsapp, the app of choice

Whatsapp, the app of choice

March 15, 2016

According to a study by Jana, 96 pc smart phone owners in India are using WhatsApp According to a research by a start up organisation, Jana, approximately 97 pc of smart phone users in India use applications to communicate every day and amongst the apps, the most famous is WhatsA...

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