Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business, and society and its impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019, after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu. There, he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including startups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business, and society and its impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019, after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu. There, he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including startups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
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The diagnostics service provider will use the funds to open more labs and collection centres, along with an expansion of its home collection network
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Expresses deep concern about being asked to interfere with proceedings in another country's judicial system
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He aims to make India's roads safer by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
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We continue to be the most downloaded shopping app for two to three consecutive years, he says
Execs at rival players say they'll be concerned only after the e-commerce giant succeeds in this space
Tiwary will continue with Amazon until October to help ensure a smooth transition
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