when I wrote about #JioCinema a month ago, the premium subscription cost Rs99/month. the latest price cut puts its cheapest monthly premium plan at 29 rupees ($0.35) — effectively less than 1 rupee a day ❗ how?! TLDR: it's reliance. a deeper exploration: restofworld.org/2024/ambani-re…

I’m looking to expand Rest of World’s roster of Hindi-speaking fact-checkers. For the fascinating stories coming out of our India bureau. Know of anyone or fit the bill yourself? Please reach out: [email protected]

for Rest of World, i and Ananya Bhattacharya look at how Indian oldest startup Zoho has positioned itself as a cheaper alternative to Google and Microsoft, attracting the attention of African startup founders.

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i joined Rest of World in 2024 but before that, i was an avid reader and inspired journalist. the bold, nuanced stories left me in awe. at times, it was hard to articulate just how amazing RoW is, but not any more. our 2023 impact report does the job: restofworld.org/impact-report/

TSMC makes the world’s most advanced chips in Taiwan. Geopolitical shifts are pushing it to set up a new factory in the American desert.

It needs to bring its cutting-edge tech but also a notoriously harsh, military-style work culture to the U.S. 🧵
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Today's on Rest of World is a story about one of India's oldest 'startups,' Sridhar Vembu's Zoho, and how it's making inroads into #Africa .

dámiláre dòsùnmú and Ananya Bhattacharya spoke to several Zoho executives and a host of African startups that are ditching Google!

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Thrilled to see this stunning piece on Rest of World this morning!

We're creating a year-long database of how AI is being used to influence elections across the world. It's a blockbuster project and I'm immensely proud of the team who put this together.

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'Investing in an idea like Ather must have taken a lot of chutzpah, even for those who are not particularly averse to some risk.' — Ather Energy's Tarun Mehta restofworld.org/2024/3-minutes…

Very excited to return to Perugia next week for the 18th edition of journalism festival, and connect with journalists and newsroom leaders from around the world.

Please DM/email me if you're there and want to learn more about @RestofWorld and ways to partner/engage with us. #ijf24

NEW: Swiggy has gamified health insurance for its food delivery workers. Divided into gold, silver & bronze, their insurance changes weekly as per the category they fall under that week based on the points earned.

My latest for Rest of World: restofworld.org/2024/swiggy-he…

Chip dreams: Why young tech workers are flocking to Taiwan

Lam Le & Chong Pooi Koon's reporting —

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Even as India awaits its first Tesla, these humble e-rickshaws made by upskilled workers — not formally trained engineers — are powering an EV revolution in the country! Ananya Bhattacharya for Rest of World restofworld.org/2024/e-ricksha…

How does facial recognition technology work? We explain, and document how it’s being used by governments to crack down on protesters

Read our latest feature: restofworld.org/2024/facial-re…

if you are a (tech) journalist in #bhutan or know one, please reach out to me! I'm looking to collaborate for a story idea I'm toying with. DMs open and email in bio 💌

In my visit to Lucknow around 2 years back, I was blown away by the adoption of lo-fi 3 wheeler electric rickshaws. Always got me curious about who’s driving the shift.

Brilliant piece on 3w e-rickshaws and how local manufacturers are driving the change

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Inspiring stories such as Ram Baran’s journey are a reason why we should be hopeful about the India story.

🙌🏻 for the grassroots reporting Ananya Bhattacharya

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Brás, a neighborhood in central São Paulo, houses Brazil's largest garment district. Known for its low prices and variety, the hub is a destination for people from all over🇧🇷 who buy in bulk to resell. Now, Shein and Mercado Livre are competing for its online potential: