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India to help ASEAN nations explore linking payment systems

  • India will share its knowledge and experiences in using digital public infrastructure (DPI) such as Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface with ASEAN nations.
  • They will explore collaboration in addressing challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture, and climate change.
  • Both sides will explore cross-border linkages between payment systems through innovative digital solutions.
  • They will also strengthen cyber security cooperation and support the development of AI technologies and applications.

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OpenAI Canvas: Is it better than Artifacts and Cursor AI?

  • OpenAI has launched Canvas, a new tool that enhances coding and writing experience.
  • Canvas provides a dynamic interface and dedicated workspace for content creation.
  • It offers easy editing, coding assistance, version history, and integration with ChatGPT.
  • Canvas competes with Anthropic's Artifacts and Cursor AI, showcasing its potential as a versatile toolkit.

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9th Grade Student Innovates Biometric Device to Minimize Miscarriages in Pregnant Women

  • Rishita Samantaray is a 14-year-old student from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, who has created a biometric system using AI-enabled facial recognition.
  • The system is designed to be installed at government bus depots and stops to identify pregnant women, elderly passengers, and people with disabilities.
  • The government-backed biometric system sends real-time alerts to bus drivers and conductors ensuring priority seating and enhanced care throughout the journey.
  • Rishita’s aim is to make public transportation safer for vulnerable passengers like pregnant women and people with disabilities.
  • Her innovative system identifies the passengers on the bus using AI facial recognition features and real-time alerts are sent to the drivers and conductors to take appropriate measures.
  • Rishita has been awarded the Doctor APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Mind Innovation & Creativity Award for her scientific innovation that has great potential to minimize miscarriages in women and injuries in people with disabilities.
  • Rishita has performed on the main stage of Patha Utsav and is an accomplished Rubik's cube solver and is the youngest Grandmaster in Odisha.
  • Additionally, she is a published author and is on the merit list of the ISRO project-making competition.
  • The estimated cost of the system is Rs 4,000 and can come down to Rs 2,000 if mass-manufactured.
  • Rishita represented Odisha for the Nationals for INSPIRE MANAK in New Delhi.

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flutrr’s Bharat Bet: Can It Outshine Tinder & Bumble In India’s Dating Space?

  • flutrr is a vernacular dating app which addresses common issues faced by dating platforms, such as gender imbalance and user security, by using its proprietary safety technology developed to ensure women’s protection.
  • The platform’s unique value proposition lies in serving women from Tier II and Tier III towns and cities.
  • flutrr supports English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
  • Father-son duo of Kaushik and Anirban Banerjee, the minds behind flutrr are all set to raise INR 3.75 Cr as part of a strategic funding round from Zee Akaash News.
  • The company claims to have over 5 Lakh monthly active users (MAU) on the dating app.
  • fluttr’s turnover increased to INR 2.5 Cr in the financial year 2023-24 from INR 99 Lakh in FY23 and INR 17 Lakh in FY22.
  • The founders continuously enhance safety features to ensure women’s protection such as location-hiding options, blur filter during video calls and no-screenshot policy etc.
  • To monetize the App, founders eliminated subscription-based model and shifted to microtransaction model.
  • Going forward, flutrr plans to introduce offline dating experiences as well as AI-driven features such as a love coach and personalised music composer.
  • The startup generates revenues from microtransactions, ads and its campus ambassador network.

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Centre To Take Action Against Ecommerce Players For Flouting Dark Pattern Norms

  • The government is planning to take action against ecommerce players for flouting dark pattern norms.
  • The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating the matter and will take necessary steps against violators.
  • Dark patterns are design elements used to deceive customers into making online purchases.
  • Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are already under scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India for alleged unfair practices.

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Balancing Cybersecurity and Budget in Startups: 15 Real-Life Examples

  • Start with Cost-Effective Security Measures
  • Outsource Cybersecurity to Save Costs
  • Prioritize Protection with Scalable Measures
  • Adopt Cloud-Based Security on a Budget
  • Emphasize Cybersecurity Training for Employees
  • Focus on Strategic, Essential Security Measures
  • Negotiate with Security Companies for Deals
  • Enhance Security Through Staff Vigilance
  • Select Mid-Tier SSL and Built-In Fraud Detection
  • Partner with University Cybersecurity Programs
  • Secure Startup-Friendly Discounts from New Firms
  • Innovate with Open-Source Firewall Protection
  • Hold Hackathon Contests
  • Adopt Lean Data Practices
  • Save with Open-Source SIEM Implementation

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Top 10 most Influential Businessmen in India in 2024-2025

  • Asif Raza, the visionary Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Raza Group, has transformed his father’s small contracting business into a diversified industry leader.
  • ADin Pangotra is the CEO of Ihuntbest.COM National Educational Portal, Startupglobal.in Global Registration Portal, and Ayodia Exim Private Limited. He is also the driving force behind NEDC & GCE Lead, a non-profit organization offering transformative online learning experiences.
  • Sandeep Bhandari, co-owner of Web Hitters, is one of North India’s most trusted digital marketers. Sandeep specializes in helping businesses climb search rankings and attract valuable customers.
  • Harish Garg is the founder and driving force behind Jai Mata Marble & Granite House, which he established in 1989.
  • Neha Sood is the owner of Netzens Softech, a top web development company making a significant impact on the IT industry since 2008.
  • Manish Madan, Founder and CEO of Regal Kitchen Foods Ltd., has been at the forefront of developing nutritious, preservative-free Ready-To-Eat and Ready-To-Cook vegetarian food products since 2008.
  • Paras Aggarwal, the owner of PARAS AGGARWAL BUILDTECH, is an acclaimed real estate property dealer based in Panchkula.
  • Geetanjali Pandit, a solopreneur known for her forward-thinking approach, has brought innovation and transformation to renowned companies and authored the international book, Buddha At Work.
  • Sandeep Kapoor, a leading bridal makeup and hair color artist in Chandigarh, is the owner of SKM Professionals, a top-tier salon known for its high-class beauty services.
  • Vishal Ahuja manages compliance activities at VNG Medical. His focus is on building innovative healthcare solutions and expanding the company’s presence in advanced medical technologies.

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Bridging borders: How Academically is making international healthcare careers accessible

  • Academically Global was founded by Dr Akram Ahmad during research of Indian migrants with diabetes in Australia.
  • The struggles these migrants had with licensing exams and career opportunities inspired the healthcare EdTech leader into channeling his expertise into empowering people globally.
  • The bootstrapped start-up now has around 3,000 healthcare professionals, like pharmacists, doctors, dentists, and nurses, enrolled in its online courses offering guidance in licensing exams, job placements, and migration processes.
  • The platform has a 90% success rate, enabling over 500 students to secure high-paying jobs overseas, with starting salaries beyond 50 lakh rupees ($68,000) and experienced professionals earning over 1 crore rupees ($135,000).
  • Academically Global prepares candidates for over 25 exams, including the Overseas Pharmacists Readiness Assessment, Australian Medical Council Exams, English Proficiency Tests, and nursing exams, and also assists with resume writing and document verification.
  • Academically’s learning experience is blended with recorded and live online classes and it employs an AI-based 'adaptive' testing system, which provides feedback for personalised learning.
  • Subscription plans, individual fees for courses or premium services, and bulk purchase scholarships for institutions make up Academically's revenue model.
  • The Indian EdTech platform has ambitious growth plans for expansion in new regions and enhancing its service portfolio in the healthcare education sector.
  • Academically has empowered countless individuals to achieve their career aspirations and strive towards bridging the disparity between global healthcare qualifications and opportunities.
  • The startup continues to strive towards maintaining high content standards, affordability and bridging the digital divide in the face of the complexities of global healthcare regulations.

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Jio Financial Services Expands JioFinance App With New Offerings

  • Jio Financial services has added multiple new offerings and launched an upgraded version of the JioFinance app.
  • The app now offers a wide array of financial products such as loan on mutual funds, home loans, and loan against property.
  • Users can open a digital savings account with Jio Payments Bank Ltd (JPBL) in under 5 minutes via the app.
  • Jio Financial Services aims to disrupt the fintech sector in India by leveraging technology and Jio's wide customer base.

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Aconex cofounder Leigh Jasper, Canva design boss Andrew Green and Deputy CFO Emma Seymour join Unicorn Day lineup

  • Serial entrepreneur and LaunchVic chair Leigh Jasper, Canva's head of design Andrew Green, and Deputy CFO Emma Seymour are among the lineup for Unicorn Day in Melbourne on October 24.
  • Jasper, the founder of Aconex, will share his insights on building a billion-dollar startup in a fireside chat.
  • Unicorn Day is an event for startup builders, featuring conversations, panels, advice, and networking opportunities.
  • Speakers from companies like Canva, Airwallex, and Zeller will share their secrets on building billion-dollar businesses.

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[Funding News] Onlygood.ai Secures Seed Funding

  • Onlygood.ai has secured Rs 4 crore ($500,000) in seed funding.
  • The funding round was co-led by Goel Group, IIT Madras Incubation Cell, and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
  • The investment will be used to expand business in the Middle East and India, with plans to reach Europe in 2024.
  • Onlygood.ai aims to grow its staff, enhance its products, and strengthen its technology base.

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Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app with loans, savings, and insurance solutions

  • Jio Financial Services Limited has launched the JioFinance app, offering loans, savings, and insurance solutions.
  • The app includes services such as loan on mutual funds, home loans, and loan against property.
  • It also features integrated UPI payments, mobile recharges, and credit card bill payment.
  • JioPayments Bank provides digital savings accounts for users to manage their routine recurring expenses.

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AI-Based Robotics Startup Haber Nets INR 317 Cr For Growth, Expansion

  • AI-based robotics startup Haber has raised INR 317.2 Cr ($38 Mn) in a fresh funding round.
  • The funds will be used for expansion, growth, and capex requirements.
  • Haber creates AI-driven industrial robots for automated sample collection, measurement, and analysis.
  • The startup aims to cater to industries such as food and beverages and pulp and paper.

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This is why Jeff Bezos always talks last in meetings

  • More than half of employees block off time in their calendars to protect themselves from meetings.
  • Workers dislike pointless meetings, meetings that take up too much time, and meetings without a clear agenda or action points.
  • Hybrid work has added new complications to meetings, such as tech problems and missing parts of conversations.
  • Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, speaks last in meetings to encourage diverse opinions and better outcomes.

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India's Infosys expands partnership with Satya Nadella-led Microsoft

  • Infosys has expanded its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate customer adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure globally.
  • Infosys became an early adopter of GitHub Copilot, realizing efficiencies in code modernization and completion.
  • Infosys will infuse Microsoft's generative AI suite of offerings across its Solution IP portfolio to enhance customer experiences and drive global adoption of enterprise AI.
  • The collaboration will focus on sharing best practices for Responsible AI and skilling efforts to equip the workforce with necessary expertise.

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