Accel''s India fund wrote an $800,000 seed check into Flipkart, an Amazon look-alike, at a $4 million post-money valuation — the company's first institutional money — and held its position through Walmart's 2018 acquisition of a roughly 77% stake for about $16 billion, a deal that valued Flipkart north of...
ColdPlay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa flock to India
India's live music scene is experiencing a significant transformation as international artists increasingly include the country in their tour schedules. This shift is evident with recent and upcoming performances by major artists such as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, marking a departure from the historical trend of global musicians...
Comedian Trevor Noah to Debut in India
Producer, writer, and comedian Trevor Noah is all set for his performance in India in April 2020. Mumbai-based ticketing aggregator BookMyShow will bring the comedy star for his first ever performance in the country. Shows of the Loud and Clear Tour 2020 will be held in Mumbai and New Delhi....
Avoid the Queue at the Taj Mahal
Tourists visiting the Taj Mahal or Red Fort in India, will no longer need to wait in long lines for tickets. The Archaeological Survey of India, part of India's culture ministry that maintains and manages the country’s national museums and heritage sites, has contracted with ticketing website BookMyShow, and online...