WhatsApp the app that's become so much a part of our daily lives now that it's second nature to our thumbs. From group chats with family members to office messages that could very easily have been an email, WhatsApp is the undisputed monarch. With over 500 million users in India alone, it's a sure bet that it's the monarch of the messaging jungle. But, keep your encrypted data to yourself there's competition on the horizon: Arattai. Yes, you heard that right, an Indian-developed messaging app that is all ready to challenge WhatsApp and find its own place. Arattai, developed by Chennai company Zoho, is making headway as a domestic substitute for the likes of WhatsApp, Telegram, and the whole messaging fraternity. "Arattai" is indeed "casual chat" in Tamil. That relaxed, informal chat that doesn't have you questioning whether the government is tapping in. But, wait until we get all fired up about having a WhatsApp alternative, let's talk ...
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