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Byju Raveendran, once a startup icon, faces a Singapore prison sentence for contempt, highlighting the dramatic fall of his edtech giant. Once valued in billions, the company's aggressive growth model, fueled by pandemic demand, ultimately led to financial and legal troubles, shaking India's startup narrative and prompting a re-evaluation of the edtech sector's priorities.

The exuberance of Indian investors has pushed valuations so high that MNCs as well as PE/VC funds are seizing the opportunity to exit

Indian-origin founders in the US outnumber those from China and Israel combined. The bigger story: many are joining hands with American co-founders to build better-funded, better-staffed companies

Gets Centre’s Nod For A Cluster; In-SPACE To Set Up CTF

India’s conflict with Pakistan last year and wars in Ukraine and Iran have put drones at the centre of modern combat, with Indian firms now chasing a surge in domestic orders and demand from West Asia and Nato markets

As India grapples with unprecedented heatwaves, industrialist Anand Mahindra has lauded Jaipur's innovative rooftop farming movement. Residents are transforming their terraces into productive green spaces, creating cooler homes, growing their own food, and reducing energy consumption. This sustainable adaptation offers a vital solution to increasingly harsh summers, showcasing resourceful thinking.

An Indian entrepreneur, Ashwani Kumar, quit his high-paying Vice President role at a ₹300 crore company at age 40 to build his own startup. Despite initial disapproval from his family, he found mental peace in pursuing his own venture, BadaFranchise. His viral video resonated with many professionals experiencing burnout.

Young Founders Unveil Ventures Ranging From Digital Infrastructure To Monk Fruit Sweeteners

Byju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The remarkable thing about Byju’s is that it did not begin as a cynical idea. There was something authentic at its core. That is partly why the collapse feels so dramatic

A former American football coach, David Steele, sees India's sports tech potential as immense. He believes the nation's ability to connect its vast grassroots networks with technology is key. Steele, now scouting startups, highlights how Indian innovators are building entire sporting systems, unlike the US focus on optimizing existing ones. This approach promises to democratize talent identification and development.

India is set to revolutionize its private space manufacturing landscape with new Common Technical Facilities launching in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. These innovative shared spaces will harness cutting-edge testing and integration infrastructure, paving the way for startups and companies to craft advanced spacecraft and launch vehicles more efficiently.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new 'America First' visa scheduling system in India, prioritizing business professionals and investors crucial to US economic and strategic interests. This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expedite travel for those contributing to trade and investment, while also emphasizing stricter security screenings for all applicants.