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Indianapolis Pub Owner Pens a Facebook Post Documenting How He Handled a Sexist Customer

The owner of a brewing company in Indianapolis is garnering praise for his reaction to a customer’s “sexist remarks.” In a lengthy post to Facebook that has since been shared over 21,000 times and collected only positive comments, Jordan Gleason, the founder of Irvington,…

· Laura Dang

One of The World’s Largest Free Kitchens in India has Switched to Serving Only Organic Food

One of the world’s largest free kitchens that serves food to 100,000 people a day is switching to organic. Guru Ramdas Langar Hall at Sri Harmandir Sahib, otherwise known as the Golden Temple, is among the world’s largest community kitchens. The Golden Temple, located in the…

· Ryan General

Facebook Awards Indian Hacker $15,000 For Discovering How to Hack into any Profile

A brilliant hacker from India found a dangerous weakness in Facebook’s “Forgot Password?” algorithm that can be exploited to gain access to any profile. Instead of utilizing it to do harm, he notified Facebook about the loophole and was rewarded a cool $15,000. Security engineer…

· Editorial Staff

Indian Politician Rides Her Harley-Davidson to Work Like a Boss for Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day, and Indian politician rode to parliament in New Delhi, India on her badass orange Harley Davidson. Like. A. Boss. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan came parliament riding Harley Davidson on women’s day @INCIndia pic.twitter.com/zkp6FgVTgo

· Laura Dang

An Indian Village Just Banned Young Women From Using Cell Phones For the Saddest Reason Ever

The world has made great strides in connecting parts of the world that lack internet access to the world wide web, but an unsurprising group of people are getting left behind. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India Initiative has been relatively successful in…

· Editorial Staff

Indian Startup Creates The World’s Cheapest Smartphone, Costs Only $4

With the loose change you find lying around your house, you might be able to buy a brand new smartphone in India. On Feb. 17, Indian phone company Ringing Bells announced that their Freedom 251 phone, billed as the world’s cheapest smartphone, would be priced at just under 500…

· Editorial Staff

Why India Just Banned Facebook’s Free Internet Service

On Monday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) banned Facebook’s free internet service to the masses after rolling out a new set of rules after two months of consultation over the implications of net neutrality. Facebook’s Free Basics app, formerly known as…

· Editorial Staff

Monkey in India Adopts Puppy, Wins the Heart of Netizens Everywhere

A monkey who has reportedly taken to caring for a puppy has caught the attention of netizens worldwide. Pictures of the pair were shared on Facebook by the Logical Indian.

· Laura Dang

Photographer Goes to China and India to Capture the Most Beautiful Women in the World

The photographer traveling the world to find the most beautiful women in each country is now making her way through Asia. Mihaela Noroc, 29, embarked on her project titled “Atlas of Beauty” to show that beauty can be found anywhere in the world. Her original campaign consisted…

· Anthony Orona

Wendy’s Plans to Open in India With Beefless Burgers

Among the great Indian dishes today are chicken tikka, vegetable paneer and … veggie burgers from Wendy’s? The American fast food giant has decided to make a lucrative move to the East, selling its square patties to the throngs of Indians hungry for a quick bite. In five years’…

· Sebastian Dillon

Indiana Pizza Joint that Says It Will Refuse Service to Gay Weddings Forced to Close, Website Gets Hacked

The owners of one Indiana pizza joint are paying the price for their support of the state’s new controversial Religious Freedom Retaliation Act signed by Governor Mike Pence last week that permits companies to refuse service for religious reasons. Memories Pizza, owned by Kevin…

· Editorial Staff

McDonald’s Kicks Out Homeless Indian Boy After He Tries to Buy a Drink

A homeless boy was allegedly forced out of a Pune, India McDonald’s while trying to buy a Fanta float, according to a Facebook post that went viral on the Reddit India page.

· Jacob Wagner

How a Trip to India Helped Steve Jobs Revolutionize Apple

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said in the past that he was jealous of Steve Jobs’ “good taste.” Jobs has always been known for his eye for design and, whether you want to give him credit for it or not, helping to create some of the most revolutionary and user-friendly…

· Jacob Wagner

India Just Became One of the Hottest Places to Grow a Startup and Invest

While China may be the world’s next big tech market, startup fever has caught on in India and now the whole world is investing in the Indian versions of Alibaba and Uber. India’s growth, not to mention its massive population, makes it a new land of opportunity for both…

· Editorial Staff

He was a Monk in India for 12 Years Before Becoming an Energy Drink Billionaire

This is Manoj Bhargava. Manoj Bhargava was born in 1953 in Lucknow, a prosperous city in northern India. His family was well off in India with a compound surrounded by lush gardens and servants. His family left India in 1967 when his father went to pursue a Ph.D. at The Wharton…

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The Female ‘Robin Hood of Science’ Released 50 Million Copyrighted Science Journals Online — For Free

A researcher from Kazakhstan has been called the “Robin Hood of science” for making research journals available to everyone free of charge. In 2011, Alexandra Elbakyan built a website that grants anyone free access to almost every scientific paper ever published. Sci-Hub lets…

· Ryan General

New Report Reveals the Countries With the Best and Worst Internet Speeds

Asia is home to the fastest internet connection in the world with Singapore and South Korea leading the pack. The average connection in the continent is also the fastest average connection in the world according to the Q4 analysis of global internet speeds by Akamai in its…

· Laura Dang

What You Expect Your Vacation to Be Like vs. Reality

Instagram and social media may be ruining a number of things for avid travelers. With more and more tourists flocking to famous destinations, historical ruins and landmarks are eroding away. The large crowds can also make it difficult to enjoy a scenic view or a special moment…

· Editorial Staff

After His Daughter Left the Room, He Took One Look at His Son-in-Law and His Heart Sank

In a commercial created by BBDO ad agency in Mumbai, India, what looks like a normal laundry detergent commercial turns into something much more meaningful. But we don’t want to spoil it for you so watch the video above and SHARE with with your friends!

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Before He Sold His Startup, He Was a Complete Failure Living on 50¢ a Day

With three failed startups under his belt by the time he hit his mid-twenties, Satya Vya ended up spending the eve of his 24th birthday sleeping on a moving train with less than a dollar on him. However, he refused to give up and recently signed the acquisition for his fourth…

Saregama India

Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.

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Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.

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IMAX (India) connects to PVR Inox and the broader film story around it.

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Company · India · NSE:SAREGAMA

Saregama India

Saregama owns one of the largest Bollywood and Indian music catalogs — decades of film songs that stream, license, and soundtrack a billion-strong culture.

Known for: Bollywood music catalog · Carvaan · Yoodlee Films
Music
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Company · India · NSE:PVRINOX

PVR Inox

PVR Inox is where India watches movies — the largest multiplex chain, and the theatrical engine behind Bollywood and Hollywood box office in the country.

Known for: PVR Cinemas · INOX · IMAX (India)
Film
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Company · India · NSE:NYKAA

Nykaa

Nykaa turned Indian beauty shopping into a cultural destination — influencer-led, house-brand-heavy, and bridging online with glossy physical stores.

Known for: Nykaa Beauty · Nykaa Fashion · House brands
Beauty
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Company · India · NSE:ZEEL

Zee Entertainment

Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.

Known for: ZEE5 · Zee TV · Zee Studios
Entertainment
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