How microservices are powering Quikr's diversified portfolio; Why Lightbox bet on offline pharmacy chain Generico

[] September 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019 [Techcircle]( [linkedin]( [facebook]( [How microservices are powering Quikr's diversified portfolio]( Starting out as a simple online classifieds marketplace in 2008, Quikr has now evolved into a go-to platform for several services. The company now has multiple websites... 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OYO to raise $1 bn]( - [Buttercups founder Arpita Ganesh starts again with ad startup Voice Company]( - [Madras HC wants to know if WhatsApp complies with IT Act; Flipkart focuses on small towns for festive sale]( - [Meesho drags GlowRoad, ex-employees to court, alleges data theft]( - [Paytm to invest Rs 250 cr in travel business; Mu Sigma settles US case visa case]( - [Zomato Gold extended to delivery orders, restaurants see red]( [KEEP READING]( [vccircle]( Tel: +91- 011-49711180, +91- 011-68132900, Email: subscription@vccircle.com [linkedin]( [facebook]( Mosaic Media Ventures Pvt. 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