Launch Pad

Satellite images show China building launch pads near nuclear missile silos

The images reveal more than 80 pads for possible use by China's expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers and air-defence batteries

Use data to help save energy

WattMan automates the operation of electrical assets for large retail chains and BFSI outlets

A platform to take care of apps

Hansel is a platform which allows mobile developers to dynamically fix bugs

An app to monitor coaching classes

XPrep, a Delhi-based edtech start-up, enables parents to monitor their child's progress

A bot to bridge gap between employee and management

The company has raised $200,000 so far

Simple boost to mobile puzzle games

PlaySimple has a 22-member strong team and it plans to take the number to 50 by the end of next year

Preparing for exams gets easier

OnlineTyari is a web and mobile app providing solutions for online preparation for different competitive exams

Fisdom: This app helps you invest in mutual funds

The app has a collaboration with Bank of Baroda, and is a wealth management partner for the bank's individual customer base

BabyChakra makes parenting easier for you

BabyChakra is a social discovery parenting platform for young parents for pregnancy and childcare

BeatRoute: Making last-mile delivery easier

Manufacturers of consumer goods have to deal with millions of stores, but most often they are not able to track the transactions between distributors and retailers on a real-time basis. BeatRoute is a SaaS (software as a service)-based mobile app platform, which facilitates last-mile trade between consumer packaged goods companies, distributors, and retailers.Last week, the start-up raised an undisclosed amount of investment in the pre-Series-A round from Quarizon, an accelerator fund. The start-up is a cloud-based platform that manages last-mile coverage by field force transactions between retailers and distributors. It is a combination of a web portal and a smartphone app. The app is equipped with GPS and camera-enabled features, and caters to multiple industry verticals. The app closes the loop between field activity planning, execution and insightful analytics. Its key focus is on consumer packaged goods companies, their distributors, and millions of mom-and-pop stores.It works wit

Buying bitcoins gets easier

If you are planning to buy, sell, store or use bitcoins, you can now approach Bengaluru-based technology start-up Unocoin

Beardo: A start-up to take care of your beard

Online sales contribute 75 per cent of the company's revenue, with the rest coming from its offline chains

Launch pad: Cashback app to drive business to restaurants

Crownit is an offline-to-online app-only merchant discovery and privileges platform

Making learning fun & rewarding

Founded in 2013 by Jairaj Bhattacharya and Shashank Pandey, the start-up plans to use the funds to upgrade technology and double the number of content providers across various languages

Bombay Shaving Company: Men's grooming gets attention

The company sells razors, blades, shaving brush, shaving cream, facial scrub and post-shave balm as a kit

Premium phone

Available in pink, blue and black, the latest addition to the Vertu Aster collection is available in Vertu boutiques and on Vertu.com at the price of £3,900

ShopX: A platform for small retailers

Last week, Nilekani invested Rs 25-30 crore in 10i Commerce Services, the company behind ShopX, for a minority stake

BigDeal: A deal for students

Students have limited spending power. However, no platform deals exclusively for students.BigDeal plans to fill that vacuum and connect students with merchants.Last week, it raised an undisclosed amount of money in a pre Series-A round from EVC Ventures. The round was led by Anjli Jain, managing partner, EVC Ventures.It offers deals to students across sectors like food & beverage, travel, mobile recharges and e-commerce platforms. Discounts ranges from five to 40 per cent, depending on segment.The company makes money by charging its merchants a commission on every transaction, which varies from one to 20 per cent. Currently, it offers deals from about 500 merchants, which includes Amazon, Flipkart and Paytm.The start-up, founded in October 2015, by Aashish Singh, will use the funding to expand the team and enhance its technology, customer and merchant acquisition.Recently, the start-up upgraded its I-MADE platform, a government-academic -industry initiative to help educational ins

Exotic fizz

Dabur India Ltd has entered the fizzy drinks market with the launch of a range of fruit juice-based aerated drinks. The new range, Real VOLO, has been prepared using a blend of exotic fruits like cranberry, blueberry, blackberry and grape. Real VOLO, which does not have any added preservatives, is being launched in two variants: cranberry-blueberry, and grape-black currant. The company plans to extend the range in the coming months. The range will be available in 250ml cans priced at Rs 40.Breakfast packAsbah, a brand owned by DCP India (P) Ltd has launched its quality "poha" (rice flakes). Asbah Poha promises a wholesome breakfast dish with easy to digest nutrients. The product, priced at Rs 50 for a 500-gm pouch, is easily available at retail counters and hypermarkets as well as e-commerce sites.Fashioning sportsH&M has launched its high-fashion sports collection, For Every Victory. The collection combines styles with the help of technical expert knowledge, focusing on core sport

FindMyStay: Bid for your stay

It allows customers to offer their price to the hotel