in Ameesha Patel sparks dating rumours with 'darling' Nirvaan Birla after their Dubai photo goes viral, gets trolled for... By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:16:37 GMT Ameesha Patel was age shamed after her intimate picture with businessman Nirvaan Birla went viral on social media. While Ameesha is 49 years old, Nirvaan is 30. Full Article Entertainment Bollywood
in DNA TV Show: Arsh Dalla, Khalistani terrorist, arrested in Canada By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:21:41 GMT He also had a connection with Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in a gang war last year. Full Article Analysis
in IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma's maiden T20I century guides India to 11-run win over South Africa, lead series 2-1 By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:22:00 GMT Tilak Varma showcased his talent by scoring his maiden T20I century, leading India to a formidable total of 219/6 in 20 overs against South Africa. Full Article Sports Cricket
in IND vs SA: Ramandeep Singh achieves THIS feat on T20I debut, joins Suryakumar Yadav in elite list By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:37:08 GMT India's rising star, Ramandeep Singh, received his cap from senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya just before the toss at SuperSport Park. Full Article Sports Cricket
in Meet man who quit IIT Bombay without getting degree, moved to US, later earned Rs 286 crore in just 5 months by... By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:37:20 GMT Meet an IIT Bombay dropout who found success in the crypto world and now works as co-head of Market-Neutral at BlockTower Capital. Full Article Education
in AUS vs PAK Live Streaming: When and where to watch Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I live in India? By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:38:45 GMT Australia vs Pakistan: Here's everything you need to know about the game, from live streaming options to team lineups and more. Full Article Sports Cricket
in Delhi traffic advisory issued as trade fair at Pragati Maidan begins today, congestion expected on these roads By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:39:29 GMT No vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on Mathura Road or Bhairon Marg. Full Article Delhi ncr
in Meet Tulsi Gabbard, Hindu American who is appointed by Donald Trump as US director of national intelligence By www.dnaindia.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:59:00 GMT Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider, compared to her predecessor. Full Article World
in Stars Buying Property After Property! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:29:48 +0530 'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.' Full Article
in Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:14:47 +0530 'Price competition is fierce, with many companies selling at zero margin.' 'This pricing pressure is challenging smaller companies and will likely drive some out of the market over time.' Full Article
in Now expiry timelines for food items sold on ecom, qcom By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:29:07 +0530 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday asked e-commerce and quick-commerce food operators to ensure a minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or at least 45 days before products expire at the time of delivery. The order follows rising concerns over violations of food safety standards in quick-commerce and e-commerce. Full Article
in PSBs clocked 11% growth in H1FY25 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:42:56 +0530 The Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday said that aggregate business of public sector banks (PSBs) has shown strong growth of 11 per cent in the first half of the financial year 2024-25 (H1FY25) to touch Rs 236 trillion. The operating and net profit were also robust. At Rs 1.5 trillion, operating profit grew by 14.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) while the net profit saw an impressive 25.6 per cent jump at Rs 85,520 crore in the first half of FY25. Full Article
in Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:12:53 +0530 Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose marginally year-on-year to 3,93,238 units in October, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches by companies to dealers stood at 3,89,714 units in October last year. Total two-wheeler sales rose 14 per cent year-on-year to 21,64,276 units last month, as compared to 18,95,799 units in October 2023, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. Full Article
in Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing in 2025 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:06:32 +0530 Reliance Jio, the telecom business of the Mukesh Ambani-promoted conglomerate, is expected to go for an initial public offering (IPO) of over $6.25 billion either in the second or the third quarter of the calendar year 2025, sources said. Reliance Retail is likely to be listed around the same time with a short gap, it is learnt. The timing of the two IPOs, however, will depend on the company's assessment of the market conditions among other factors. Full Article
in High inflation, FII exodus drag markets down By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:02:03 +0530 From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest laggards. Tata Motors, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Infosys were the gainers. Full Article
in RBI lists these 3 as 'important banks' in 2024 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:51:44 +0530 State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have again been named as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with the list of D-SIBs. Full Article
in India's smartphone mkt grows 6%, Vivo tops By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:51:26 +0530 Smartphone supplies in India grew by 6 per cent to 4.6 crore in the July-September quarter with Vivo leading the chart and iQoo clocking the highest growth rate among top 10 brands, a report by market research firm IDC said on Wednesday. The market was dominated by Chinese players, with leading brands cornering around 72 per cent market share during the quarter. "The Indian smartphone market grew for the fifth consecutive quarter. Full Article
in More than 8 cr ITRs, 74% in new tax regime By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:59:34 +0530 More than 8 crore income tax returns for assessment year 2024-25 have been filed this year, of which 74 per cent taxpayers have opted for new tax regime, a source said. Also, around 75 lakh updated ITRs have been filed this year in high garnered additional taxes of Rs 8,000 crore. Full Article
in 'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan' By www.rediff.com Published On :: 'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.' Full Article
in 'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener' By www.rediff.com Published On :: 'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' Full Article
in How a Seemingly Well-Planned Server Move Crashed, Burned, and Rose from the Ashes By robwalling.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:24:00 +0000 Photo by hisperati About 8 months ago I acquired a small startup called HitTail. You can read more about the acquisition here. When the deal closed, the app was in bad shape. Within 3 weeks I had to move the entire operation, including a large database, to new servers. This required my first all-nighter in aRead More → The post How a Seemingly Well-Planned Server Move Crashed, Burned, and Rose from the Ashes first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Micropreneurship Startups
in Growth Hacking Without Venture Capital By robwalling.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:00:50 +0000 This article is a guest post from Bronson Taylor. Bronson is a co-founder and host of Growth Hacker TV, the only educational platform focused exclusively on helping startups grow by acquiring, retaining, and monetizing users. They have over 60 episodes, with guests from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, DropBox, and many more. Image above from Toban Black. FoundersRead More → The post Growth Hacking Without Venture Capital first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in Building a SaaS Business You Can Sell By robwalling.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:02:03 +0000 This is a guest post by Thomas Smale from FE International, a website brokerage with an emphasis on SaaS apps. At FE International we speak to website owners on a daily basis who are looking to sell their businesses. Unfortunately, many of these businesses are not sellable for a number of very avoidable reasons. PlanningRead More → The post Building a SaaS Business You Can Sell first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Micropreneurship Startups
in SketchNotes of My Talk: “How to Make More Money from Your Business” By robwalling.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:37:12 +0000 In October I spoke at Dan & Ian’s DCBKK event in Bangkok, Thailand about how to make more money from your business. Through the mad illustration skills of one Maggie Appleton, here are SketchNotes summarizing my entire talk in a single image (click the image for a hi-res version). The post SketchNotes of My Talk: “How to Make More Money from Your Business” first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in How I Created 4 Startup Explainer Videos for $11 By robwalling.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:20:19 +0000 When I was writing the copy for the home page of Drip, I ran into a bit of a challenge: the idea of marketing automation is still new to a lot of people, so not everyone is aware of how email marketing (much less marketing automation) can help them. One of the easiest ways I’ve foundRead More → The post How I Created 4 Startup Explainer Videos for $11 first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping By robwalling.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:30:49 +0000 Between this blog, my podcast, MicroConf and the TinySeed, I’ve had the privilege of watching hundreds of entrepreneurs launch products over the past decade (even into the thousands, depending on how you count). After a while, I started to notice a pattern emerging among the pool of bootstrappers who were able to successfully replace their income, buy back their time,Read More → The post The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup By robwalling.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:36:28 +0000 In early 2011 I was looking for my next thing. Long ago I learned that when I’m not learning I’m not happy. And in early 2011, aside from hosting our first successful MicroConf, I wasn’t doing many things that scared me. Which told me I needed a next thing. My book was selling well. I had aRead More → The post What I Learned Buying, Growing, and Selling My Startup first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in 3 Emails Every Early-Stage SaaS Should Be Sending By robwalling.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:00:34 +0000 This article is a guest post by Christoph Engelhardt of SaaSEmailMarketing.net. Today I’m going to show you 3 emails that can change the trajectory of your SaaS business. The emails I’m highlighting here are easy to set up and pack a punch – ideal for early-stage products. You’ll learn how to: increase your signup conversions by 15%Read More → The post 3 Emails Every Early-Stage SaaS Should Be Sending first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups
in TinySeed Applications Open January 18th By robwalling.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:45:16 +0000 Two-and-a-half months ago Einar Vollset and I announced TinySeed, the first startup accelerator designed for bootstrappers. The response was overwhelming. Hundreds and hundreds of tweets, re-tweets, likes, Hacker News upvotes, email responses…it was immediately obvious that there is pent up demand for this kind of alternative early-stage startup funding. Previously On..TinySeed To catch you up, here’s a briefRead More → The post TinySeed Applications Open January 18th first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur. Full Article Startups TinySeed
in Chrome Update to Kill Many Addons, including Blockers By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:49:42 +0000 Almost one in six Chrome extensions could stop working this summer thanks to a major Google update. They include one of the most prominent ad-blocking tools. An extension is a third party tool that integrates with Chrome to improve the user's experience when accessing websites. They can include tools as diverse as password managers, page translators and video downloaders, though ad blockers are perhaps the best known. Extensions are able to integrate with Chrome and access its data thanks for a platform called Manifest. Google has developed a Version 3 of Manifest and is phasing out support ... (view more) Full Article
in Online Child Privacy Laws a Step Closer By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:09:32 +0000 Two proposed laws to boost online privacy and security for children have received widespread backing in the Senate. Whether the measures will make it into law remains unclear. The laws are the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teen's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). They've now been combined into a single package for administrative and voting purposes. 86 Senators agreed the laws should be considered by the Senate while just one voted against. That means they will go to a final approval vote after further discussion. (Source: ctmirror.org ) Greater Parental Controls ... (view more) Full Article
in Google Search Results Slammed In Studies By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:50:53 +0000 Two studies both say Google's search rankings help only the company itself. One says the ranking algorithm worsens the experience for users, while the other says paid placements in the rankings doesn't even benefit businesses. The first study is from WalletHub, which looked specifically at searches for 48 terms related to credit cards and banking. It claims that in more than a third of searches it carried out, the entire top 10 results were from pages that didn't have any editorial content and were simply promoting financial services for paid advertisers. (Source: wallethub.com ) (While some ... (view more) Full Article
in Google and Meta Accused of Teen Ad Targeting By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:14:59 +0000 Google staff have been accused of exploiting a loophole to target ads at children. The workaround reportedly broke company policy but not any existing laws. According to the Financial Times, the workaround was done in partnership with Meta, which wanted a way to advertise Instagram on YouTube and target 13 to 17 year olds. (Source: ft.com ) Normally that would be impossible under Google's rules for targeting, which don't let advertisers specify ages under 18 when selecting who does and doesn't see an ad. Known Unknowns However, the Financial Times claims Google staff not only knew Meta wanted ... (view more) Full Article
in FTC Bans Fake Online Reviews By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:52:41 +0000 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it illegal to buy or sell fake reviews in return for payment. The new rule also outlaws lying about who wrote a review and includes several other measures designed to make reviews more trustworthy. The "Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials" was approved unanimously by the FTC and, once formally published, will take effect after 60 days. It follows a consultation and review spanning nearly two years. Threats Outlawed The rule is wide-ranging, banning the following actions based on creating, buying or selling a fake ... (view more) Full Article
in Chrome Sharing Could Blur Sensitive Info By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:35:14 +0000 Chrome on Android may soon automatically blur out sensitive data when screen sharing or recording. It's a potentially useful feature that brings some big questions. The feature was spotted as an optional "flag" in Chrome Canary, which means it's at the very earliest stage of public testing. Canary is a version of Chrome for people happy to be the first to try new features or update, the name referring to the literal "canary in the mine" whose death would warn miners of a problem such as a gas leak. Making a flag means it's not enabled by default even in Canary. That means it's very possible ... (view more) Full Article
in Banking Scam Bypasses iOS, Android App Store Vetting By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:13:07 +0000 A useful web feature could be a serious phishing risk according to security researchers. They say scammers are using "progressive web apps" to bypass Android and iOS security features. In simple terms, a progressive web app is a mix of a website and a standalone application. It's technically a website and uses web technologies, allowing for instant updates. However, it looks and feels more like a standalone app and can often access more of a device's resources than a web browser. Security firm ESET says scammers are using progressive web apps as a way to overcome a major limitation in scams ... (view more) Full Article
in New Dumbphone Has Smart Branding By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:34:57 +0000 The makers of a Barbie-branded fliphone say it could help overcome smartphone addiction in young people. If nothing else, it could be a test case of form vs function. The handset is as overwhelmingly pink as you might expect, but is closer to a late 90s handset than a modern smartphone. It's made from HMD, which is the company that makes Nokia branded handsets. The device has virtually no modern features and doesn't allow app installation. It supports voice calls and basic texting but has no web browser or touchscreen. It has a single game, a Barbie-themed version of Snake. A Plethora Of Pink ... (view more) Full Article
in Do Phone 'Drying' Videos Really Work? By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:55:35 +0000 YouTube videos that claim to fix a waterlogged phone really can work according to a semi-scientific test. But results are not guaranteed and it's not a reason to take excessive risks. Numerous videos (and some dedicated phone apps) all claim to fix a soggy phone in the same way. The theory is that the main risk is liquid getting into the phone through the speaker, which inherently can't be airtight - rather, quite the opposite. The videos "work" simply by playing a specific oscillating tone at a deep frequency that causes the speaker to push air at just the right force to dislodge the water. ... (view more) Full Article
in Windows Recall Not Uninstallable By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:42:19 +0000 Microsoft says its controversial Windows Recall feature will not be removable in Windows 11. The optional feature creates near-continuous screenshots of the computer display for an AI-powered help tool. The feature launches next month for people in the Windows Insider program before rolling out to all users. A recent update to test versions of Windows 11 showed Recall as a feature that could not only be turned on or off, but could be completely uninstalled. On/Off Confusion Microsoft has now issued a statement saying that's not the case, telling The Verge that "We are aware of an issue where ... (view more) Full Article
in Photo-Scraping Business Ignores $39M Privacy Fine By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:44:58 +0000 A US company that used billions of online photos without permission for facial recognition faces a fine of more than $35 million. Regulators say they may hold directors of Clearview AI personally responsible after the company said the fine was unenforceable. Clearview has attracted the attention of regulators in several companies for the way it does business. It produces and licenses facial recognition software to law enforcement agencies, for example, to identify alleged offenders from crowd photos or live video. The software works thanks to a massive database of pictures which Clearview ... (view more) Full Article
in Android to Tackle Data Harvesting Scam Apps By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:58:52 +0000 A key change to Android could reduce the risk of scammers stealing personal data or money. The update will mean sensitive apps won't open unless potentially risky apps are closed first. The idea is to tackle rogue apps which are designed to either capture personal data from another app, or to take control of the phone unbeknownst to the owner. Developer Choice Google's new tactic aims to find a balance between restricting the activities of such rogue apps and keeping the freedom of users to choose what apps they install, including those from sources other than the official Play Store. The ... (view more) Full Article
in AI Songs Earn $12 Million in Royalty Scam By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:40:02 +0000 A man who earned $12 million in royalties after "writing" hundreds of thousands of songs has been charged with fraud. Michael Smith allegedly created the songs with artificial intelligence, then used bots to "listen" to the music on streaming services to generated revenue. The case against Smith is not that the music itself was "not real" but rather that he was falsely claiming credit for listeners. Prosecutors say that not only did he steal money from the streaming sites, but that legitimate songwriters missed out. That's because some streaming sites divide a fixed ... (view more) Full Article
in Google Brings Back Archived Page Links By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:24:00 +0000 Google is to make it easier to find copies of pages that are no longer available on websites. The change comes several months after Google removed its own cache of web pages. Users will instead be able to follow a link to the archived copy at the Internet Archive's "wayback machine." Before this year, many Google search results included a link to Google's own cached copies of web pages. These were the copies that Google made when scanning a web page for content and links to help decide when and where it should appear in search rankings. The cached copy available in the search results would ... (view more) Full Article
in Being Blackmailed on Instagram? Here's What to Do By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:46:55 +0000 Infopackets Reader Steve T. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help! I am being blackmailed on Instagram and I'm not sure what to do. A few weeks ago I signed up for Plenty of Fish (PoF) dating and matched up with a woman that I believed to be legit. We exchanged photos on Instagram and texted back and forth for about a week. Not long after, we exchanged raunchy photos. Fast forward to just a few days ago and she claims to have crashed her car and doesn't have enough to cover the costs. She's asked me to help. I declined. She said if I don't pay, she would share intimate pictures of me with all of ... (view more) Full Article
in Scammers Frustrate Users into Giving Up their Gmail By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:14:55 +0000 Scammers are using a creative way to trick people into handing over their Google account passwords. The tactic works by annoying the victim until they stop thinking rationally. Most scams to get hold of account passwords, particularly sensitive ones like a Google account, work in one of two ways. Some scammers will try to intercept the password, for example by using keylogging software that records everything a user types. Others prefer phishing, where the user is tricked into typing in details into a bogus, lookalike website. The new scam, using malware named StealC, is much simpler. It ... (view more) Full Article
in Windows File Explorer Can Remotely Access Android Phone By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:54:59 +0000 Windows users will soon be able to access files on their Android phone or tablet without a USB cable. The feature is already available in test editions of Windows 11. The feature, first reported back in June, has now arrived for members of the Windows Insider Program, which gives early access to in-development and test features. They will also need to install the "Cross device experience host" tool from the Microsoft store. Windows does already offer some wireless connectivity with Android phones such as using it as a webcam or getting on-screen notifications from the phone replicated on the ... (view more) Full Article
in Infopackets to Launch YouTube Tech Support Pilot Program By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:44:27 +0000 Dear Infopackets Readers, I would like to introduce the launch of an exciting, new video-based tech support Q ... (view more) Full Article
in Necro Malware Infects 'Modified' Spotify, WhatsApp By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:21:42 +0000 "Modified" versions of popular apps have helped distribute a nasty piece of Android malware. The tactic expanded the reach of the Necro Trojan despite Google's security checks. Necro was able to survive for some time before discovery, largely because the infection wasn't obvious to users. Its main purpose was to hijack phones and use them to make money for the people behind the malware. This included displaying paid ads in the background so that users didn't see them, but the scammers were able to claim revenue from advertisers. The malware would also install apps on the phone to earn ... (view more) Full Article
in Broadband Subsidy Program Ends But Debate Continues By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:17:27 +0000 Four months after the end of a subsidy program for home broadband, individual states are figuring out if and how they can expand access. Meanwhile the debate over the value and impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) continues to rage. The program launched in 2021 as part of a wider infrastructure package. It was available to households earning up to double the federal poverty level or with somebody in a government assistance program. Under the program, households would get a government-funded discount of up to $30 a month on broadband services and a one-off discount of $100 for a ... (view more) Full Article
in Facebook Fined for Password Failure By www.infopackets.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:51:25 +0000 Facebook's parent company has been fined the equivalent of $100 million for storing user passwords in plain text. Failing to encrypt the passwords breached Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Meta, which runs Facebook and Instagram, broke the rules despite there being no evidence that anyone accessed the passwords without authorization or that anyone was then able to access accounts. Delay In Coming Clean The company was found to have breached the GDPR on four counts. Two involved failing to adequately secure personal data, one involved not properly documenting these failures ... (view more) Full Article