Alootechie News

The hits and misses of Proto 2007

Alootechie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:38:52 -0700

This is a first in a two part series on the experiences of those startups that have showcased at the last two editions of Proto in 2007. For the sake of focus, we are only looking at startups in the Internet and Web 2.0 vertical. This is the story of Proto, January 2007.

MySpace launches contest for game developers in India, China, Japan, Korea

Alootechie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:19:29 -0700

Social networking site MySpace has launched TheGame08, a Pan-Asian game applications competition that invites game developers from China, Japan, Korea and India to showcase their talents by creating the most innovative gaming application.

Ezeego1.com now available in Hindi

Alootechie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:02:47 -0700

Travel site Ezeego1.com has launched its service in Hindi. Ezeego1 hopes that its new initiative will open up large untapped markets especially in the Tier II cities such as Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jullundur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bhopal and Indore.

“There is a huge market in North India that is comfortable with both Hindi and English though they would prefer doing business in Hindi. We have designed this site especially for them,” Neelu Singh, COO, Ezeego1.com, has said.

T-Series issues notice to MSN, MySpace, Guruji for copyright infringement

Alootechie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:11:58 -0700

Super Cassettes Industries (T-Series) has issued legal notices to a host of websites, including MSN, MySpace, Guruji and BharatStudent for copyright infringement. Earlier, the music company had sued YouTube and Yahoo for similar reasons, seeking a permanent injunction for the alleged dissemination and display of its copyright content on Yahoo Video and YouTube.

Cleartrip launches international flight booking facility

Alootechie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:51:06 -0700

Online travel company Cleartrip.com has launched international flight booking facility that would enable users to search and book for flights from India to any of the world's destinations.

“We have always prized simplicity, elegance and sophistication; and our new flight search is no different,” Hrush Bhatt, founder, Cleartrip.com, has said. “We have gone the extra mile for our customers. We use the world's most sophisticated search algorithms to provide access to a wide selection of affordable flights.”

PaisaWaisa.com allows users to file their taxes online

Alootechie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:47:24 -0700

Financial services portal PaisaWaisa.com, a part of Rupiz Infotech Group, has introduced a new e-tax section on the site that would enable users to file their taxes online.

Communicate2 plans to increase its headcount to 350 by Mar 2009

Alootechie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:31:37 -0700

Mumbai-based search marketing company Communicate2 is expanding its presence in Pune and plans to increase its headcount to 350 from the current 155 by March 2009. Communicate2 has already opened its offices in Bangalore and Delhi. Global communications group Aegis Media recently acquired a strategic stake in Communicate2.

IXiGO ties-up with Travelguru, Inasra, Hostelworld, HolidayIQ, OkTataByeBye

Alootechie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0700

Travel search engine iXiGO.com has partnered with a leading hotel network TravelGuru.com, hotels aggregator Inasra.com and an international online reservations provider to the budget and youth travellers Hostelworld Travel Network.

Makaan.com unveils Computer Chacha viral campaign

Alootechie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:53:00 -0700

by Asfaq Tapia

Real estate portal Makaan.com, a part of Anupam Mittal promoted People Interactive, has launched a new viral campaign hosted at ComputerChacha.com. Makaan.com claims that its earlier viral campaign KahaniMeTwist, which was launched in March 2008, attracted 1,54,350 unique visitors over a period of three months.

Rediff MoneyWiz enables users to track short listed stocks, mutual funds

Alootechie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:26:23 -0700

Rediff.com has added a new feature called My Watch List to its personal finance service Rediff MoneyWiz. According to Rediff, the new feature will help users track their short listed stocks and mutual funds.

The new service provides users with a summary of stocks and mutual funds that they wish to track, with details of stock movement at current price, previous close, change, and a 52-week high/low.