Can fact-checking emerge as big and viable business?

With never-seen-before levels of misinformation and fake news, fact-checking has assumed renewed importance. But is there a business model in place, or is it a mere fad?

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With TikTok back in play, advertisers clock in

Chinese short video application emerging as a popular platform for brands such as Pepsi, Myntra

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IT sector will see job cuts with cloud migration, automation: Gartner expert

The industry expert at the IT research firm Gartner said most of these services companies need to create a skills lifecycle management programme to manage the crisis of job losses and skill gap.

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End-user IT spending in India to reach $15 billion in 2019: Gartner

Non-traditional sectors like logistics, transportation and manufacturing are experiencing healthy growth rates

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Europe is reining in tech giants. But some say it’s going too far.

Europe has clamped down on violent content, hate speech and misinformation online through a thicket of new laws.

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The unexpected rise of TikTok

Globally, TikTok was the third most downloaded app during Q1 2019, behind only Facebook's WhatsApp and Messenger.

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IT industry executives believe skilled staff can find options abroad despite visa curbs

Some Indian IT firms had begun saying that lack of visas was making it harder for them to retain talent.

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