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Arattai vs WhatsApp

Arattai vs WhatsApp: The answer to Western Big Tech is not Indian Big Tech

October 13, 2025 3:04 pm

Our lawmakers need to enact policy that enables interoperability and a large and vibrant ecosystem of messaging applications

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New WhatsApp update lets users set up ‘Favourites’ list for quick access

July 17, 2024 1:49 pm

Here’s how you can add your best friends or family group chats to your ‘Favourites’ list.

Hike messenger crosses 20 million user mark

June 16, 2014 3:45 pm

The company will focus on introducing innovative features to boost the IM market.

WeChat rides the IM wave

June 22, 2020 2:11 pm

Tencent's WeChat was the most downloaded non game app in India in Apple's appstore

WhatsApp now available on new Nokia Asha platform

November 21, 2013 2:22 pm

All Nokia Asha 501 users can download the WhatsApp application through a software update.

Backpackers trek the globe with tech toys

Backpackers trek the globe with tech toys

December 08, 2010 2:46 pm

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Informing grounds of arrest must, even for IPC and BNS offences: Supreme Court

The bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and A G Masih said, “The constitutional mandate of informing the arrestee the grounds of arrest is mandatory in all offences under all statutes including offences under IPC 1860 (now BNS 2023).”

Cities Fadnavis orders probe into deal linked to Ajit Pawar’s son

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (left) has ordered a probe into the alleged undervalued sale of 40 acres of Pune land to Parth Pawar’s firm, the son of Dy CM Ajit Pawar (centre).

Entertainment 25 years of Indian cinema: With Lagaan, Gadar, Dil Chahta Hai, 2001 changed our films

How Lagaan, Gadar, Dil Chahta Hai changed Hindi film industry.

Entertainment Bollywood actor worked as a carpenter, delivered helmet to John Abraham as delivery boy; is studying psychology after delivering Rs 100 cr hits at BO

Harshvardhan Rane ran away from home at 16, worked as a delivery boy and carpenter to survive.

Trending Indian techie’s parents’ reaction to his first salary wins internet’s hearts: ‘This is a lot of money’

Indian techie’s parents’ reaction to his first salary

Trending 'What’s your skincare routine?’: Harleen Deol’s question makes PM Modi 'blush' during a meeting with Women’s World Cup winners

Harleen Deol asks PM Narendra Modi for skincare routine

Sports T20 World Cup 2026: Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad shortlisted to host final

T20 World Cup 2026: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is shortlisted to host the final.

Sports At the Chess World Cup, a question for Grandmasters: What after work? Their reply: Take a walk

Having won their second round games on Wednesday, Levon Aronian, sporting chess shorts, and Maxime Vachier Lagrave set off for a walk on Thursday afternoon in 29-degree heat while many of the others fight it out in tiebreaks at the FIDE World Cup in Resort Rio in Goa. (Express Photo by Amit Kamath)

Opinion In New York, Zohran Mamdani crafted a campaign that went beyond identity -- that's how he won

Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City.

Explained ExplainSpeaking: Has Bihar’s growth reduced the gap with the rest of India?

It can be helpful to compare Bihar's economic growth with other Indian states from other regions, and the ones to which Biharis often migrate for a better life.

‘I miss them as much as they miss me’: Ajith Kumar on pursuing racing while being away from his children and the importance of his wife’s support; expert on creating balance

Ajith Kumar says his wife Shalini has been keeping the household running smoothly

Technology Industry body representing Microsoft, AWS seeks copyright exemption to train AI in India

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