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Consumer court orders Grofers to pay Rs 8000 to a customer

Kalpana Shah approached the local consumer disputes redressal commission in 2022, who recently passed an order that Grofers pay the amount at nine percent interest rate. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Kalpana Shah had lost Rs 5,000 in the hope of a refund of Rs 31 for undelivered watermelon seeds.

India’s EV market to generate $100 billion by 2030: report

In the short-term, OEMs are likely to continue the shift from performance-centered to price-centered EVs as the market slows, leveraging strategies to expand sales of cost-effective EVs with Chinese LFP batteries.

The report stated that the EV market can realise 40 percent penetration in the next seven years, a substantial increase from the current 5 percent penetration in the country.

Tourism in Sri Lanka rebounds as revenue reaches $1.8 billion in 2023

Tourists from these countries will be able to obtain visas when visiting Sri Lanka, without a fee. India is traditionally Sri Lanka’s top inbound tourism market. In September 2023, arrival figures from India topped with over 30,000 Indian tourists visiting the neighbouring country. (Representative Image: Dinuka Lankaloka via Unsplash)

According to official data, there was a notable surge in revenue earned from tourism in November 2023, amounting to $205.3 million, more than doubling the figures from November 2022.

Boycott Zara: The fast fashion brand is drawing flak after dropping its latest campaign, here’s why

The Jacket is part of the brand's Atelier series which it describes as "a limited edition collection from the house celebrating our commitment to craftsmanship and passion for artistic expression". (Representative Image: Highlight ID via Unsplash)

In the Spanish clothing retailer’s latest campaign, the model Kristen McMenamy is seen posing with mannequins wrapped in white cloth and plastic. The campaign is sparking public outrage due to similarity with the Gaza genocide.

Notice Period Catch: What’s an appropriate notice period for outgoing agency executives?

Ad agencies get rocked and shocked when they are hit abruptly by people changes, and don’t typically cope well with these changes, given that the ad business is heavily personality-driven. (Representative image via Unsplash)

With a dearth of good talent, advertising agencies have become rigid with their exit policies. Experts think this is a counterproductive process.

AI Regulations: EU reaches historic agreement on landmark legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence

The landmark political agreement makes the EU the first major world power to enact laws governing AI. Trailing the EU in AI regulations are countries such as China, the UK and the US, and major G7 democracies that are also formulating their own AI regulations. (Representative Image: Christian Lue via Unsplash)

The European Unions’ landmark rules for governing AI use for governments and regulations for systems like ChatGPT are the world’s first.

Calming Rhythms to The New Nostalgia: Highlights from Adobe creative trends report 2024

Consumers are responding to visuals that inspire a sense of awe, joy and enchantment as a coping mechanism in today’s challenging macroeconomic environment. (Representative Image: George Pagan III via Unsplash)

Consumers’ desire to experiment, play and reimagine how creativity comes to life is reflected throughout this year’s 2024 Creative Trends Report, bringing together 2D and 3D worlds and in the popularity of both fantastical AI-generated visuals and simple, beautiful images that create a sense of wonder.

Consumer court directs Flipkart to pay 20,000 rupees to a consumer for selling shampoo over MRP

The ongoing round values Flipkart at a premium of around 5-10 percent from its previous valuation. Flipkart was last valued at around $33 billion, after accounting for PhonePe's separation. The Economic Times first reported the development. (Still from an ad)

The court ruled in the consumer’s favour, criticising Flipkart for unfair trade practices.