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India’s tech bros’ new fad is Indic AI — Krutrim to AppsForBharat. The answer to ChatGPT

The indigenous AI’s idea is rooted in the Hindu ecosystem’s version of history, wherein India was the epicenter of development, up until the onslaught of invaders.

Delhi to bring back bike taxis, policy envisaging ‘100% EV cabs’ by 2030 open for public feedback

Delhi government's ‘Draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023' proposes that all bikes taken on board by cab aggregators are EVs. 

Ride-hailing startup BluSmart picks EV fight with Uber, Ola

As a new entrant, BluSmart is looking to seize the moment by beating its combustion engine-powered rivals on electrification, cleanliness and reliability through direct management of its fleet and drivers.

Delhi govt warns Uber, Ola to ‘immediately stop’ using bike taxis as it violates city rules

Delhi transport dept notified that bike taxis pose a safety concern as they do not have the same checks as commercially-registered vehicles, such as police verification of drivers.

Bihar’s start-up king Dilkhush Kumar is bringing ‘Rodbez’ revolution to small towns

Dilkhush Kumar’s Uber-like ride-share app Rodbez has been downloaded by 50,000 people in last four months. IIT, IIM graduates work for him.

Move over SaaS, it’s time for BaaS – why battery swapping can dramatically change EV game

Rise of e-two-wheelers, and MoRTH and NITI Aayog’s battery swapping policy could be the push e-vehicles needed to compete with ICEs.

Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy

When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.

Food delivery, hairdresser, taxi, bank, car service — why all want feedback, all the time

The feedback forms you fill, and star ratings you are pestered for by drivers, delivery personnel and sales staff, have a purpose. They can help you, the personnel and businesses.

SubscriberWrites: Marketing façade or genuine change? What’s behind India’s electric vehicle revolution

Given the responses Ola and Tata have received for their electric vehicles, it is evident that Indians have bought the idea of making this world a better place, writes Seshank Mavalapalli.

Ola’s new e-scooter factory is women-only, aims to build 10 million two-wheelers by 2022

The e-mobility business is expected to make its debut next year with the vision to provide the world 'clean mobility, a carbon-negative footprint, and an inclusive workforce'.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.