Flipkart hikes minimum order value to Rs 300 for free delivery

 India's largest online retailer Flipkarthas increased its minimum order value to avail of free home delivery from Rs 200 to Rs 300 signalling the e-tailer's intent to end the price competitiveness it offered, especially in the books segment.

The move comes at a time when the e-tailer , backed by Accel Partners and Tiger Global, is trying to prune its cash burn and improve margins even as it looks out for further funding.

Agilent Technologies to expand in tier II, III cities

"We have a strong presence in tier I cities and now we are looking at expanding our operations in tier II and tier III cities," Agilent Technologies country manager, India, P Siva Kumar told here.

The company's products are widely used in test and measurement in pharmaceutical, bio-pharma, clinical diagnostics and metal industry.

We see huge potential in tapping vast agri and food processing industry for test and measurement in tier II and III cities of the country, Kumar said.

All Windows 8 apps will offer a try it before you buy it feature

There's nothing worse than shelling out a couple bucks on an app, only to find out that it's absolutely terrible, right? Well, Microsoft has a plan to eliminate "app regret" — when you're considering an app from the upcoming Windows 8 Store, you'll be able to try it for free for seven days before you have to shell out cash for it.

9 random things people do on Facebook

 If in a public conversation you admit that you are not on Facebook, some people might mistake you for being ultra orthodox or downright naive, one who knows nothing about the virtues of social networking.

Few may even believe you do not wish to do a social tango with them. It is a reality that there is a little bit ofFacebook in every connected urbanite's life and everybody seems addicted. Some more than others! 

IT start ups hiring seasoned HR execs

 With talent being their most critical asset, technology startups that have acquired a certain scale and growing rapidly are beginning to hire experienced HR professionals to better organize their HR functions. Fast growing startups also need to continuously foster new talent and align them to their business goals.

Take Bangalore-based In-Mobi, the mobile advertising network, which according to one estimate is the world's second largest such network. Some months ago, the company's founder Naveen Tewari told TOI that 60% of his time was spent on getting and retaining high-quality talent.