December 21, 2015 - App or Web? Amazon India head Amit Agarwal puts an end to the debate, says 'we are a consumer company'

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Blog Sree Vijaykumar From the Editor's Desk So here are 2 videos that highlight why America needs to welcome Syrian refugees, similar to Canada (with new prime minister Justin Trudeau making ALL the right moves). The first one is a simple and straightforward reminder from President Obama about how almost everyone in America is an immigrant. The second video is a funny reminder of our unfounded fears of the unknown. More people named 'Mike' kill people in America every year than refugees. Let's issue special cards to anyone named Mike. Go John Oliver! - Comment Digital App or Web? Amazon India head Amit Agarwal puts an end to the debate, says 'we are a consumer company' The statement appeared to be a dig at rival Flipkart's persistent references to its focus on the mobile app, the need for a mobile-only strategy, and the need to get its employees away from a "desktop mindset." Have a penchant for good content? Coming Soon This time it’s not personal!   Advt: Get qualified leads for your business TradeBriefs introduces automated mobile number verification, progressive qualification and other API-based verification. Save time and money! Digital Jaipur-based re-commerce startup ZeroWaste reduces e-waste. Here's how Re-commerce or reverse commerce has opened a new avenue of business opportunity all around the globe. But what is re-commerce and what is … Digital Home services provider app OK Sir to raise Rs 134 crore The funds will be utilised for the daily needs and emergency services-based applications expansion plan, said Arun Kapur, founder and chief executive. Digital Practo shares priority healthcare searches across India As 2015 draws to a close, healthcare discovery platform Practo shares priority healthcare searches across India. Digital Digital Swachhata Kendra: Not just streets, govt plans to clean up the online world with botnet cleaning centre Government plans to ensure cleanliness in the online world with a ‘Digital Swachhata Kendra for analysis of malware and botnets. Retail Amazon is to lease a fleet of 767 jet planes to control its overseas shipping operation International Business Times UK Amazon is to lease a fleet of 767 jet planes to control its overseas shipping ...International Business Times UKAmazon is considering to lease 20 Boeing 767 jets in an attempt to expand its delivery operations. By leasing the jets, the company intends to build own its cargo operation, while reducing its dependency on carriers such as United Parcel Service and FedEx.s articles  Retail Madura experiments with first omni-channel retail with a new digitally integrated store in Bengaluru A new digitally integrated store in Bengaluru is Madura’s first attempt to allow shoppers to use touch-enabled screens to shop and pay for garments Retail Small talk: Fast track to fashion Dinesh Trivedi used to hold a Railway Ministry portfolio. Now it’s stocked with designs for his new menswear line. Retail After a lull, Star Bazaar plans store expansion, adopt multi-brand approach Trent Hypermarkets, the joint venture of the Tata Group and Tesco, is planning to expand its store count 10-fold over four years with focus on smaller outlets Telecom All Phones In India Will Eventually Come With A Panic Button Soon, all cell phones will be equipped with a panic button to assist women in distress, Union minister Maneka Gandhi said on Friday. Telecom Govt will continue to be 'tough' on service quality, says Ravi Shankar Prasad TELECOMMUNICATIONS minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said the government will continue to be tough on service quality and telecom companies will need to further strengthen voice quality and improve infrastructure. Telecom Best phone under 20K: Meet the new flagships Four phones are gearing up to become your next loaded, all-inclusive stylish device, at a not-so-staggering price, writes Rajiv Makhni. Finance Is it time to sack your bank? Has your bank suggested an investment or financial product to you recently? There’s a 60% chance that the product will not suit your needs. Finance Recovery in capex still far away Companies continue to operate at low capacity utilization levels; await clearer signals of a recovery in demand Finance ONGC flirts with losses as crude price nears its production cost Explorer’s proposed `50,000 cr investment in KG basin and enhanced oil recovery plans under threat Finance All is not right in the economy of India The NDA govt has not been able to bring black money from abroad as it had promised before the 2014 general elections. It has not been able to bring in investment to the extent possible Software Why layoffs and sacking have become an inevitable part of Indian startups? Startups move fast to success or face failure. Sackings are an inevitable part of life in a startup where fire fast is often a more pragmatic option to failing fast. Software How H1-B and L-1 visa hikes shows that India's IT industry is a punching bag for American protectionism? Shares of Indian software services companies fell as a bill proposing doubling of worker visa fees comes up for vote in the U.S. Congress this week. Software Symantec predicts rise in cyber attacks in 2016 : High risk to Apple devices, internet of things (IoT), and critical infrastructure Symantec Corporation warns cyber threats would increase in the next year, especially risks to Apple devices, internet of things, and critical infrastructure. Software Huawei Technologies to continue focusing on Indian smartphones' market with its 'Honor' brand The company, through its 'Honor' sub-brand would be launching an open source Operating System and a communication protocol. Ecommerce Accel Partners sells fractional stake in Flipkart to Qatar Investment Authority for $100 million at a valuation of $15 billion Valuations of Indian internet companies are beginning to stagnate or drop after being propelled by an unprecedented funding boom in the first half of .. Ecommerce Zomato to invest $40 mn in food-ordering business; aims to capture a dominant chunk of the market in India and the UAE Will spend money on marketing, logistics as it aims to capture a dominant chunk of the market in India and the UAE Ecommerce Hiring start-up HackerRank names former Facebook exec as vice president of products and growth The Bengaluru and California-based company, which is a graduate of Silicon Valley-based accelerator Y Combinator, claims to have worked with more than 1,000 companies including Facebook, Google and Adobe Franchise Franchisee Journey: From selling design to award-winning Tutor Doctor Vaughan franchisee Jon-Anthony Lui was Tutor Doctor's first franchisee to reach $1 million in sales, and in 2014, he became the brand's largest franchisee, and was named Franchisee of the Year. Franchise Make sure to acquire some basic knowledge in each of these areas to help your franchise business run smoothly While attaching yourself to a franchise can help, you still want know the basics of sales, marketing, accounting and strategic planning. HR Looking for the right job? A round-up of Indian recruitment market in 2015 In 2015, Indian employees grew more aware of their market value, fuelled by the flourishing start-up scenario. Inviting ample investment from private equity firms, Indian start-ups burgeoned, and so did their hunger for talented resources. HR 70% of Samsung India's 116 crorepati employees are Koreans As per RoC data, the number of people taking home more than Rs 1 crore a year at Samsung India swelled 22 per cent to 116 as of March 31, 2015. HR Interview With Alex Feng, CEO, Vivo India CMO, Vivo Global "We are almost a year old in the Indian smartphone market and we have already claimed 2 percent market share,": Alex Feng, CEO, Vivo India HR Goa CM Parsekar refutes charges, says only trying to save jobs in mining industry Parsekar said he is ready for a debate with all those who are "abusing and criticising" him over the issue. Logistics Lets drive to Thailand for a holiday! From Delhi to Thailand by road, is possible in 2016 says Nitin Gadkari "I don't believe in empty words... What I say I do," the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said while listing out his priorities for the new year. Logistics Indian Railways case: CBI files charge sheet in Rail Neer scam for loss to Indian Railways of Rs 19.5 cr CBI has filed a charge sheet against two former Chief Commercial Managers of Railways, a businessman, CEO of a private firm and eight companies for allegedly causing a loss of Rs 19.5 crore to railways by selling cheaper packaged water in place of Rail Neer. Logistics Gurgaon transport authority impounds 20 shuttle service buses of Ola shuttle and Shuttl over permit violations Road transport authorities have reportedly impounded 20 buses of shuttle service providers Ola Shuttle and Shuttl over permit violations past week. Logistics Air India flight aborted after windshield cracks mid-air; makes emegency landing in Lucknow on way to Bhubaneshwar from Delhi Crack in wind shield forces Air India flight to return - The Air India flight AI 411 took off from IGI airport at around 7:15 AM for Lucknow. Construction Roads lead the way in government spending In November alone, roads comprised 59% of the tenders issued, representing a growth of 62% in value terms over the year-ago period, shows analysis Construction Developer held for Rs 10 lakh land fraud in Bhubaneswar Police said Kanungo, who used to own an Odia daily and currently runs an engineering college, was arrested on same charges by the Saheed Nagar police .. Construction Hyderabad HC may summon allottee in land dispute This property was allotted to Parasuram Ramchand Mangir Malani in 1953 under provisions of the displaced persons (compensation & rehabilitation) A.. Construction More than 150 residential projects on show at Times expo in Nashik The Times Group has taken this initiative with an aim to help people find their dream home at the location of their choice under one roof thereby savi.. Marketing In battle for top spot, e-tailers miss out on customer loyalty : Report As online marketplaces woo customers with big discounts, buyers end up focusing on just the prices and not the seller Marketing Mobile ads are fast becoming central to marketing strategy : Report Mobile advertising has evolved from SMS and call-based marketing in 2006-07 into a more sophisticated phenomenon that includes mobile web and in-app ads, mobile search and social networks Marketing Chinese muscle in on India's smartphones market : Report The Chinese are generally described as focused, hard working and quick to seize an opportunity. This does seem so in the Indian smartphone market.From four to five per cent a few years ago, cumulatively leading Chinese smartphone brands now corner a Marketing 5 Content Marketing Trends for 2016 Politics The story of National Herald, what it was, what it became and how it paved way for a court trip for Sonia, Rahul The paper is long closed and deals are being exposed. The law may eventually have its way, but the National Herald influence on the media continues through those few from the paper who still serve the industry. Politics Shashi Tharoor's Bill To Decriminalise Gay Sex Defeated In Lok Sabha NEW DELHI -- In stinging disregard to a fairly disillusioned LGBT community in India, the Lok Sabha voted (71-24) against introducing a bill to decriminalise gay sex in the country. Earlier today, Politics I Want To Tell Jaitley, Tharoor Our Story: Lover Of Gay AMU Professor Who Killed Himself On 7 April 2007, 62-year-old Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras was found dead in his room in Aligarh. A day back, the professor of modern Indian languages in the Aligarh Muslim University had returned to the Politics Another DDCA salvo: Kirti Azad hits out at Jaitley, claims attack ‘not personal’ Former cricketer Kirti Azad on Sunday accused the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) of massive financial irregularities. Sports An 87-yr-old shapes a sports revolution in Bastar's Naxal backyard The ashram has 37 such branches in 37 different villages of Bastar, some in the worst Naxalism-hit areas. Sports Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Bala Devi get top AIFF awards Eugenson Lyngdoh was chosen the winner on basis of votes from coaches of I-League clubs. Sports Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez lead Barcelona to another world title River Plate did enough to worry Barcelona for the first half hour but were never in the contest after falling behind. Sports Singapore Slammers beat Indian Aces to win IPTL 2 The Slammers, coached by India's double specialist Purav Raja, claimed a prize pursed of USD one million while Indian Aces got USD 500,000. Entertainment Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale’ does wonders at box office on day two again, collects Rs. 20.09 cr Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale' minted a decent amount of Rs. 21 cr on Friday (december 18) and the collections were Rs. 20.09 cr on the second day of its release. Entertainment Trailer of Lisa Ray’s comeback film launched The trailer of model-actress Lisa Ray's Bollywood comeback "Ishq Forever" has been launched. Entertainment ‘Zubaan’ to release on March 4 Director Mozez Singh's debut feature film 'Zubaan' is all set to release on March 4, next year. 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