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Times Internet To Launch Local Search Mobile App with Poynt

Local search still seems to be a pain that internet companies are trying to solve. Times Internet has announced a tie-up with Canada based local search app company Poynt to launch TimesPoynt in India. Poynt develops and operates Read More →

TimesCity.com – Your Gudie To Food and Nightlife (Review)

Rarely do I come across consumer portals from large media houses which are remarkable. Either there is a really bad design or most functions are just placer holder texts. TimesCity's revamped look, launched few months back, surprised me. Read More →

Reliance Launches BigMaps on it’s GSM network

Reliance has launched it’s local search service, BigMaps on it’s GSM network and claims 20+ Mn geoc-coded buildings across India. The service, available only to RCom users (and not on the website) intends to offer maps data across 15 zoom Read More →

The Local Search Business in India – Traffic Check

The local search business in India, by all means is still 'lopsided with only few players able to make a mark, and monetize their service. Here is a roundup of what local search business players are upto. JustdialRead More →

Satnav Partners with Survey of India – To Bring Maps to Consumers

SatNav has partnered with Survey of India (SOI) that will enable them to bring SoI maps and build value added products for consumers. The partnership allows SatNav to release the SOI-approved digital maps and custom map content within the public domain Read More →

Sequoia Capital Invests $8.2mn in JustDial

Sequoia Capital has invested $8.2mn (Rs. 40 crores) in Justdial, the local search engine firm. This is JustDial's third round of funding - JustDial earlier raised funding from SAIF Partners and US based Tiger Global Management. From what we know, Read More →
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