The Indian e-commerce market is expected to grow from $2 billion in 2013 to $8.5 billion by 2016. Most of this growth will come from clothes, shoes and accessories - showing that tech-savvy Indian consumers have grown to trust online shopping. But what's driving this shift?

Whether it's watching cartoons on a tablet or gaming on a handheld device, kids are increasingly exposed to technology at a young age. But while some experts note the benefit of tech in education, others say it hinders development, and one London school is banning it outright.

India boasts one of the highest numbers of mobile users in the world. Now, handset vendor Ringing Bells is releasing the country's most affordable smartphone. The Freedom 251 will set you back just ₹251 – which is less than $7 – ensuring that almost everyone can get their hands on one.

The Indian smartphone market grew nearly 190% in the first quarter of 2014. But this boom isn't being driven by the big players – it's home-grown brands like Micromax, Karbonn and Lava. Cost is a factor, but are there more meaningful reasons behind people’s smartphone purchases?