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10 Jul

The Growing Crisis of Online Gaming Addiction

Sangeet SaritaColumn, Health, Technology, Wellness

What starts as harmless entertainment can sometimes spiral into something far more consuming. What harm could there be in playing a few online games to unwind? This is the primary thought with which one of my close friends started playing online games. But slowly, almost without noticing, a few online games turned into hours of game play, days blurred, the outside world faded, screen time ballooned to several hours a day, friendships slipped away, work suffered. The breaking point came only when mental health had started dwindling; hypertension cripped in; and normal behavior has been replaced by irritability and silence. revealing just…

26 Jun

The Future is AI: Revolutionising Market Research for Tomorrow’s Insights

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Mumbai : The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) held a webinar on 25th June 2025 on the topic ‘The Future is AI: Revolutionising Market Research for Tomorrow’s Insights.’ The session was hosted by Sunder Muthuraman; Independent Consultant, Marketing Measurement, with Krishnendu Dutta; Practice Lead – Innovation, Understanding & Client Advisory at Ipsos India, and Vara Prasad; Vice President – Head of Insights and Analytics at ITC Foods, as guest panelists. This session delved into how AI is redefining the future of market research, enabling deeper consumer understanding, faster insights, and smarter strategies across industries. Vara Prasad began by outlining…

26 Jun

CallerDesk Partners with IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025

Kumar AnshumanEducation, Technology

New Delhi: CallerDesk, a cloud telephony solution provider, has announced a partnership with the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of IIT Bombay for Eureka! 2025, a business model competition. The collaboration will support over 550 startups in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. CallerDesk will work with E-Cell to provide mentorship, communication tools, and guidance to early-stage founders. The initiative aims to address communication challenges and assist startups in building operational systems. E-Cell, IIT Bombay has been active since 1998 in promoting entrepreneurship. Supported by programs such as Startup India, Make in India, and Digital India, and organizations including UNESCO, E-Cell connects…

25 Jun

GoaOnline Crosses 9.34 Lakh Digital Service Deliveries

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Panaji : Goa’s commitment to accessible, transparent, and efficient governance has found a powerful expression in GoaOnline, the state’s unified digital services platform. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Minister Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) is driving Goa's digital transformation through GoaOnline, a unified platform that brings government services to citizens' fingertips As of June 2025, GoaOnline has processed over 9.34 lakh service requests across more than 30 departments, marking a clear shift to digital-first governance. With 200+ services digitized, citizens can now apply for certificates, licenses, and permits online, significantly reducing the…

25 Jun

HerKey & KDEM unveils “Code of Her Own” Coffee Table Book

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Bengaluru : HerKey, India’s largest AI-powered career engagement platform for women, in collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), recently unveiled “Code of Her Own”, a landmark coffee table book celebrating 32 trailblazing women technologists from Karnataka. Launched at HerRising 2025 at The LaLiT Ashok, Bengaluru, the book honours women shaping the future of innovation across AI, agritech, fintech, healthtech, and beyond. Curated as a powerful testament to HerRising’s steadfast commitment to championing women’s impact in the workforce, Code of Her Own celebrates compelling stories of innovation, leadership, and resilience. The book showcases the transformative journeys of 32 exceptional women driving change across high-impact sectors such as AI, fintech,…

24 Jun

Appy Pie to Launch Free LinkedIn-to-Website Converter

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Delhi : Appy Pie, a globally trusted no-code AI platform, and name.com, a leading domain registration service, are excited to announce the launch of a free AI-powered LinkedIn Profile-to-Website Converter. This feature allows professionals to create a personal website using their LinkedIn profile or resume PDF, complete with a free .bio domain for one year, hosted by name.com. This collaboration simplifies the process of creating a professional online presence. With just a few clicks, users can upload their LinkedIn profile or resume PDF to Appy Pie's platform, which will automatically extract key details like work experience, education, and skills. The…

23 Jun

Staqu Technologies Celebrates 10 Years of AI Innovation; Enters Global Stage with France’s IndiaAI Program

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New Delhi, June 23, 2025 – Staqu Technologies, India’s pioneering AI-driven startup, proudly marks its 10-year anniversary with a significant global milestone. The company has been selected as one of ten Indian startups to join the prestigious Incubateur HEC Paris under the IndiaAI program, a joint initiative by the IndiaAI Mission (MeitY), HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, and STATION F, Europe’s largest startup campus. This achievement represents a major step forward for Indian AI startups entering European markets and was formally endorsed by Mr. Abhsihek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission. For Staqu, this strengthens its global expansion journey in the…

23 Jun

Beyond Key Honoured with Madhya Pradesh Best Employer Brands Award 2025

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Madhya Pradesh : Beyond Key, a leading IT consulting and software development company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Madhya Pradesh Best Employer Brands Award 2025 at the World HRD Congress. The ceremony took place at the Marriott Hotel in Indore, celebrating outstanding leadership and innovation in the business and HR sectors across the state. The Madhya Pradesh Leadership Awards, hosted annually by the World HRD Congress, recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact, particularly within the business and HR domains. This year’s event highlighted the remarkable contributions of companies in Madhya…

23 Jun

Acies TechWorks’ Kepler wins the 2025 ‘IFRS 9 Solution of the Year’

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Mumbai : Kepler, the credit risk and IFRS technology product suite of Acies TechWorks (the technology division of Acies) has been recognized as the 'IFRS 9 solution of the Year' at the Risk Technology Awards 2025 of Risk.Net, acknowledging the product’s robust architecture, innovative performance and enhancements that address the practical and strategic challenges of IFRS 9 compliance in today’s volatile environment. The award ceremony took place on June 18, 2025, in London (UK), celebrating excellence in financial technology for risk management. This recognition underscores Acies' continued success in designing innovative risk management solutions and technological products that empower banks, non-banking…

20 Jun

Cellecor Gadgets Limited Joins Hands With Zomato To Empower Delivery Partners With Smart Wearables And Audio Gadgets

Sangeet SaritaTechnology

Mumbai, June 20, 2025 – Cellecor Gadgets Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing homegrown consumer electronics brands, is proud to announce its partnership with Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform. As part of this collaboration, Cellecor aims to enable delivery executives on the delivery partner platform to access affordable smartwatches, neckbands, TWS audio gadgets, and mobile accessories directly through the Zomato delivery partner app. Kickstarting its large-scale rollout, Cellecor will be providing 10,000 units of its best-in-class smart gadgets, including small home appliances to delivery partners onboarded on Zomato via the in-app store. Known for their long battery life, smart functionality, and durable build, these products…