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Indian Express
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Express View on Martha Stewart on the Sports Illustrated cover: Age is just a number May 17, 2023 7:26 am Putting 81-year-old Stewart on the cover sends out an especially powerful message against the unconscious — or even conscious — ageist bias that exists in industries such as beauty, fashion and entertainment Express View on government's Open Network for Digital Commerce: An audacious idea May 17, 2023 7:19 am If ONDC is to 'help our small retail survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies', it will have to do better than them or even what UPI did in payments. And it should definitely not burn the money of taxpayers or public financial institutions Express View: Terror strike in Poonch flags challenges at the LOC April 22, 2023 7:15 am New Delhi needs to keep up the heat on Islamabad while firewalling diplomatic events from falling hostage to purveyors of terrorism Express View: A campus that is safe and free April 19, 2023 7:27 am It must provide an enabling environment for students. Ensuring security should not be at the cost of their freedoms. Express View: In Media One verdict, SC does some much-needed plain-speaking on national security April 07, 2023 7:07 am In this instance, as in so many others, the Supreme Court has moved the needle for greater openness and more freedom, without which both justice and democracy are incomplete. Indian Express editorial on The Wire story and the police raids: A tale of two November 05, 2022 10:46 am Those in power out to delegitimise a free press. And a newsroom that put self-righteousness above rigour. Questions on Morbi bridge collapse must be answered – for the sake of ensuring accountability and for drawing lessons for the future November 01, 2022 9:12 am Providing relief is just the starting point. The bigger concern should be to understand why the bridge collapsed just four days after it was reopened. This is important for the sake of ensuring accountability and also for drawing lessons for the future. Standoff involving President's office, executive and judiciary triggers a constitutional crisis in Nepal September 23, 2022 10:48 pm The Kathmandu meltdown underlines the failure of Nepal's political class to manage the sweeping changes that came about after the 2008 abolition of the monarchy The return of cinemas marks a new beginning in Kashmir September 22, 2022 5:45 am For the ordinary people of Kashmir, many of whom have grown up without having watched a single film on the big screen, the promise of these miracles — taken for granted by millions around the world — is a hopeful start Alone together: The story of a Japanese man earning by simply being there for others speaks of a loneliness that won't be easily fixed September 08, 2022 8:10 am That so many are willing to pay for the companionship that, in a less disconnected world, would be freely available, speaks of a profound malaise Load More
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi Metro ticketing goes live on Uber app; more cities, B2B logistics up next
Ride-hailing platform Uber on Monday announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Uber app, powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), starting with Delhi Metro. Three more cities across India are slated to go live in 2025, Uber said, adding it will soon launch B2B Logistics via the ONDC network, a solution that will allow businesses to request on-demand logistics from Uber's delivery network, without needing their own fleet. "Uber today announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Uber app, powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), with Delhi Metro going live as the first launch city. This marks Uber's first integration with India's pioneering digital public infrastructure and a major step forward in making public transport more connected," the company said in a release. This move follows an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 during Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's visit to India, where Uber committed to collaborating with ONDC to advance the reach and impact of India's digital public goods. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Sorsogon - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo "Today's launch is a tangible realisation of that commitment, reinforcing Uber's mission to make urban mobility more inclusive, sustainable, and seamlessly connected," it said. Praveen Neppalli Naga , Chief Technology Officer, Uber, said "India has taken an impressive leap in building population scale technology through its Digital Public Infrastructure like ONDC and we are thrilled to integrate with them to bring metro ticketing to the Uber app, bringing us one step closer to our vision of being a one-stop shop for mobility needs." Live Events Vibhor Jain, Acting CEO and COO at ONDC termed Uber joining the ONDC Network as a significant step in expanding access to trusted, interoperable digital infrastructure in India. "As a global platform, Uber's initial enablement of metro ticketing and logistics unlocks new possibilities - from seamless multimodal journeys to unifying a fragmented logistics ecosystem. This collaboration lays the foundation for future innovations from Uber on the Network, enhancing value for users, partners, and the broader mobility and services landscape," Jain said. Beginning today, Uber users in the national capital will be able to plan their metro journeys, purchase QR-based tickets , and access real-time transit information , within the Uber app.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ONDC appoints Vibhor Jain as acting CEO; hunt on for Koshy's successor
The Open Network for Digital Commerce ( ONDC ) has announced that Vibhor Jain , currently chief operating officer and part of its eight-member executive committee , will assume the role of acting chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. In a statement on Tuesday, the government-backed ecommerce platform said that all executive powers will transition to Jain as the organisation continues the process of looking for a new managing director and CEO. With the transition to a single point of leadership, the responsibilities previously overseen by the eight-member executive committee will now be integrated under the acting CEO 's purview, marking the conclusion of the committee's interim role, ONDC said in the press release. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The executive committee has played a crucial role in steering ONDC after former CEO T Koshy had stepped down on April 9 , ensuring operational continuity and progress across key initiatives, the statement said. 'At a time when ONDC is expanding its footprint and impact across the country, I am committed to working closely with the Board, stakeholders, and the broader ecosystem to ensure continuity,' Jain said in the statement. Live Events Since its inception, ONDC has surpassed 200 million transactions in under three years. However, as per its website, retail orders declined from 45,75,690 orders in February to 43,42,204 orders in March before increasing to 46,92,493 orders in April. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories 'With several key strategic decisions underway, it is imperative to have a single point of leadership to drive cohesive execution,' Suresh Sethi, board member, ONDC, said in the statement.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rajnath Singh hails contribution of India's scientists, engineers and technicians on National Technology Day
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the contributions of Indian scientists, engineers and technicians on the occasion of National Technology Day. In a post on X, Singh said, 'On National Technology Day, India salutes the scientists, engineers and technicians who contribute by developing new technologies for bringing positive change in our lives.' The Defence Minister also recalled India's Nuclear test in Pokhran in 1998. 'We proudly recall the exceptional efforts of our scientists that led to the successful Pokhran tests in 1998. It was a defining moment in India's history,' Rajnath Singh said. Congress party also extend wishes on the occasion, remembering India's remarkable journey of technological development. 'On National Technology Day, we celebrate India's remarkable journey of technological advancement. From breakthroughs in science, space, IT, and healthcare to empowering citizens, technology continues to shape India's growth and aspirations for a brighter future,' the party posted on X. The celebration of National Technology Day was started by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to honour Indian scientists, engineers and technologists, who worked for India's scientific and technological advancement and ensured the successful conduct of Pokhran tests in May 1998. Since then, National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11. India conducted Pokhran-II tests, a series of five nuclear explosions, in May 1998 at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. It was overseen by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The test was also led by scientific figures including R Chidambaram and APJ Abdul Kalam. India has developed some of the finest digital public goods infrastructure which could change lives the world over. The next in line could be its Open Network for Digital Commerce which currently is in its nascent stage of adoption. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is aimed at promoting open source networks for all to exchange goods and services on the internet, and most importantly it is independent of any specific platform. India has taken the path of building public digital infrastructure for serving citizens and UPI, and Jan Dhan, Aadhar and CoWin are some of the examples. Coming to UPI, India's flagship instant payment solution, its adoption has grown leaps and bounds. Payments through digital means in India are hitting fresh highs, as its citizens are increasingly adopting the emerging modes of transacting on the internet. UPI is India's mobile-based fast payment system, which facilitates customers to make round-the-clock payments instantly, using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) created by the customer. UPI is India's mobile-based fast payment system, which enables customers to make round-the-clock payments instantly, using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) created by the customer. (ANI)
Fashion Value Chain
06-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
PayG Drives Digital Transformation of Indian MSMEs and Traders with the Launch of INSPIRE, in Collaboration with ONDC and Elite Global Links Foundation
Reaffirming its position as a frontrunner in Indias fintech and digital commerce ecosystem,PayG, a leading homegrown payment gateway, has taken a transformative step by launching INSPIRE, an outreach programme designed to empower MSMEs and traders across the country. This initiative is a collaborative effort between PayG, ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce), and the EGLF, aimed at democratizing access to e-commerce and digital payments for Indias vibrant business community. Leaders and changemakers in digital payments came together at the INSPIRE event hosted by PayG PayG, founded in 2020, is purpose-built to simplify digital transactions for Indian businesses especially MSMEs, SMEs, and retailers in semi-urban and rural markets. With its lightweight, mobile-friendly app optimized for low-bandwidth environments and a virtual POS system, PayG eliminates the need for expensive hardware while enabling merchants to accept payments via QR codes, SMS links, and mobile apps. The launch event brought together a distinguished gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, and trade association representatives, all united by a shared mission: to accelerate Indias digital economic inclusion through innovative and indigenous solutions like PayG. The event was graced by eminent Guests of Honour, Shri Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagran Manch; Dr. Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay, Advisor to NSDC; Shri Sunil Singhi, Chairman, National Traders' Welfare Board, DPIIT; Shri Ravindra Sathe, Chairman, Maharashtra Khadi Village Industries Board; and Shri Lalit Gandhi, Chairman, Jain Minority Financial Development Corporation & President, MCCIA. Other notable attendees included Shri Dhairyashil Patil (CAIT & AICPDF), and Shri Bhimji Bhanushali (Grains Rice Oilseeds Merchants Association), reflecting strong national support from the trader and MSME communities. Shri Kamal Manohar Roa Jangeti, Chairman of PayG, said, 'INSPIRE is a pivotal step toward empowering India's MSMEs and traders with digital tools and global access, and we at PayG are proud to support this national mission to unlock their full potential. By fostering innovation and financial inclusion, we aim to accelerate their growth and integrate them into the global digital economy. PayG stands as a symbol of India's digital self-reliance – built in India, for India.' Shri Ashwani Mahajan praised PayGs dual role as a Buyer and Seller Network Participant in the ONDC ecosystem, highlighting its fee-free onboarding model for MSMEs and traders as a disruptive, inclusive move. He encouraged trade associations nationwide to rally behind such domestic innovations that can compete with global e-commerce players and ensure Indias digital sovereignty. Shri Sunil Singhi also commended PayG for its proactive leadership in championing the needs of small businesses and traders, while representatives from the Ministry of MSME, including Shri Abhay Daptardar, applauded the vision and execution of the INSPIRE programme. Harmeet Singh Sethi, Head of Business and Operations at PayG, added, 'PayG is proud to lead this national movement by offering not just payment solutions, but a complete digital commerce bridge that connects small businesses to vast market opportunities, both locally and globally. Our collaboration with ONDC ensures that even the smallest trader in India can now be part of the digital economy with zero barriers to entry.' The launch of INSPIRE is a pivotal milestone for PayG, underlining its commitment to financial inclusion, technology-led growth, and empowering Bharat's grassroots enterprises. As a made-in-India payment gateway, PayG continues to redefine what is possible for Indian MSMEs in the digital age. About PayG Founded in 2020, the PayG payments solution is one of the most trusted payment gateway service providers in India. We proudly make our payment gateway one of the most affordable ones so that everyone can access it. PayG also frees the merchants from all sorts of extra charges. So, you pay for only what you want – no hidden terms and conditions. As of now, PayG has partnered with 1000+ SMB merchants and 50+ enterprise clients. PayG features over 120+ payment options which include various banks credit cards, debit cards, net banking, and wallets to accept payment easily.
