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Gurgaon, 17th January, 2025: iCubesWire, a leading Ad-tech platform has surveyed 2987 Indian consumers and released a report, “Influencer Marketing 2024 Reflections, Audience Outlook Forecast 2025”. According to the report, 82% of consumers accept that Influencers impact their buying decisions. The report surveyed consumers covering all the relevant demographics from cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi with income group ranging from 5-20Lakhs. The aim of this report is to uncover key insights and future trends that are shaping the Influencer marketing landscape. Key insights- Size of Influencer following- 84% respondents trust Influencers with followers below 1 million. Impact on brands- 84% of the respondents believe Influencers can impact a brand’s reputation.Influencer recommendati...

Web3 and Artificial Intelligence have both caused seismic shifts on their own. Together, they promise to streamline how we transact globally. As Web3 platforms seek to democratize the internet, replacing shadowy servers with open blockchain, AI can act as a digital guide and enabler, solving most of the scalability and user experience issues currently seen as obstacles to crypto going mainstream. PwC estimates that by 2030, AI will contribute a staggering $15.7 trillion to the global economy, resulting in a 14% increase in global GDP. In order to unleash the full potential of Web3 and AI integration, we must first understand how centralized AI-based solutions can thrive in the decentralized world of Web3. Understanding Web3 and AI Web3 is a decentralized internet built on blockchain techno...

The CyberCop Project by Team Hash Foundation, an NGO dedicated to combating cybercrime, has been a game-changer in empowering law enforcement across India. With its innovative tools and training, the project has enabled over 1,000 police officers to solve cybercrime cases effectively. However, despite its success, the initiative is grappling with financial challenges that threaten its ability to expand and support more officers.In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Shivam Kumar Singh & Nirmal Soni, Director of Team Hash Foundation, shared the struggles of sustaining the project. He revealed that he and  Nirmal Soni have been funding the initiative themselves for the past two years to serve the nation.“Currently, 1,000+ officers are using this tool to solve cybercrime cases. However, I feel sad...

From the sacred Vedas to the revered Ramayana, all scriptures unequivocally declare that no entity is greater than a true Guru. A genuine Guru, having realized God, dispels ignorance, liberates souls from suffering, and bestows eternal bliss by uniting them with God.This leads to an intriguing question: if nothing surpasses the Guru, how did the term Jagadguru come into being? The word Jagadguru originates from the scriptures and is reserved for the Divine, as encapsulated in the verse: Krishnam vande Jagadgurum — “I bow to Krishna, the Guru of the universe.”Shankaracharya, The Adi JagadguruThe revered tradition of Jagadgurus began with Adi Shankaracharya. At the time, society was engulfed by misconceptions and fallacies, creating widespread confusion about the scriptures and Vedas. Recogn...

CREDAI-MCHI launches the 'Stree Awas Yojna' at the 32nd Property Expo! Exclusively for first-time women homebuyers purchasing homes on Sunday at ExpoMumbai…January 16, 2025…The 32nd Property and Home Finance Expo by CREDAI-MCHI, the apex body representing real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), is scheduled for January 17-19, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre. The expo is set to revolutionize the real estate landscape with its bold theme, “The Mall of Homes.” This three-day event aims to transform the home-buying journey, providing innovations and interactive engagements for homebuyers, industry professionals, and key stakeholders.The event will feature over 100+ developers, including prominent names like DGS TOWNSHIP, Adani Realty, AJMERA REALTY & INFRA,...

BANGALORE, Jan 16, 2025 — Bolt.Earth, India’s largest EV charging network, today announced $5M in a Series A+ funding round—led by new investors Version One Ventures and returning investors (USV and Prime Venture Partners)—and the appointment of S. Raghav Bharadwaj as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With this investment, Bolt.Earth is on track to achieve profitability. The new capital injection will be used to scale operational capability across India, develop fast-charging solutions for 2, 3, and 4 wheelers, and deploy end-to-end EV charging solutions, including hardware, software, and maintenance for OEMs, apartment complexes, builders, enterprises, and fleets.Bolt.Earth is India’s largest, most utilized, and fastest-growing charging network. With a 63% market share in terms of the number...

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Zurich Kotak General Insurance, highlights the significance of car insurance in determining the resale value of a car in India. When it comes to buying a car, Indian consumers consider various factors, including the car's make and model, fuel efficiency and resale value. However, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of car insurance on the resale value of a car.The Indian automotive market is one of the largest in the world, with millions of cars sold every year. The demand for used cars is also increasing as the market continues to grow. Let’s explore how car insurance plays a significant role in determining the resale value of a car.How car insurance affects resale value?Third-party car insurance is a mandatory requirement for all car owne...

Mumbai (India), 16 January 2024: Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that it has been awarded the contract to automate India’s largest Water Treatment Plant in Bhandup, Mumbai. The plant, which processes 2000 MLD (Million Litres per Day) of water daily, will be instrumental in advancing the Government of Maharashtra's mission to provide potable water to 22 million inhabitants. At present, four percent of wastewater in Maharashtra is recycled, largely attributed to the use of obsolete technologies. To tackle this challenge, the extensive automation of wastewater processes is imperative to minimize waste, elevate water recyclability, and boost overall efficiency. Once executed and operational, Schneider Electric's EcoStr...

Trichy , 16th January 2025 :  An 8-year-old girl hailing from Perambalur District had undergone evaluation for recurrent respiratory infections and poor weight gain.  Initially, the paediatrician who examined her had identified a heart murmur.  For the unversed, a heart murmur is an unusual sound in the heartbeat that can sound like whooshing, swishing, rasping or humming.  The paediatrician suspected a heart disease, and she was referred to a Chennai-based hospital.  A cardiac MRI was obtained there, and the patient’s heart disease was identified.  However, no treatment plan was finalised. It was in this scenario, the girl’s family approached Kauvery Heartcity Hospital, Trichy seeking a second opinion.   The family, however, could not provide details of the previous medical evaluations or...

Dhruv Kapoor, a prominent social activist and political figure, has been nominated as a Member of the Railway Board – ZRUCC, Ministry of Railways (Northern Railways) , Government of India. His nomination comes under the category of ''Special Interest'' by the Ministry of Railways. This new appointment marks a significant milestone in Dhruv Kapoor's career, reflecting his dedication to public service and his continued contribution to the nation’s development.Dhruv Kapoor has recently completed a two-year tenure as a Member of the Telephone Advisory Committee at the Ministry of Communications, Government of India. His experience in the telecommunications sector has been pivotal in shaping policies that impact millions of citizens, and he is expected to bring this valuable expertise to his ne...