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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.

Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader.

Edtech giant Byju's founder Byju Raveendran received a six-month prison sentence in Singapore for contempt of court over asset disclosure non-compliance. This latest setback adds to the company's mounting legal woes, including fund diversion allegations and creditor claims, marking a significant downfall for the once-celebrated startup.

Bharat Shiksha Expo focused on career guidance, higher education options

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

Indian students are shifting their overseas education focus from traditional destinations like the US and UK to emerging European and Asian countries. Driven by industry relevance, affordability, and specialized courses, Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea are gaining popularity for their strong career pathways and technological advancements.

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar are facing divorce rumours after fans noticed Mouni unfollowed him on social media. Suraj is a Bengaluru-born businessman and investment banker based in Dubai. The couple married in January 2022 in Goa and have launched two business ventures together including a restaurant called Badmaash.

IIT Madras is now accepting applications for its unique MS in Entrepreneurship program, commencing July 2026. This initiative, offered by the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, empowers students to transform deep-tech research into market-ready startups. With 29 project areas across diverse sectors and robust incubation and funding support, aspiring entrepreneurs can seize this opportunity to build their ventures.

LEAD, India's largest school edtech player, has raised US $100 million at a valuation of $1.1 billion to continue its mission of transforming schools in India.

IIT Madras is expanding its Vidya Shakti program. This initiative offers free online math, science, and English classes to rural students. The program will reach 10,000 more students next year. Virtual reality will be used to explain difficult topics. AI tools will evaluate student writing. This aims to improve learning outcomes across India.

As exam season intensifies, educators and parents are urged to shift focus from grades to a child's confidence, curiosity and emotional resilience. Experts emphasise that marks do not define intelligence or future success, advocating for a learning process that prioritises effort and understanding over performance, fostering secure and confident individuals.

PhysicsWallah's stock market debut in November 2025 minted two new billionaires, including founder Alakh Pandey. The company, built lesson by lesson from a classroom, offers affordable and accessible education, reaching millions of students across India through online and offline channels. This success story stands out in a sector known for rapid growth and sharp corrections.

A recent study by Marketresearch.com, a leading provider of industry intelligence for businesses revealed in its report that the Edtech smart classroom market size in the Middle East, Africa and Europe is expected to grow by $44.6 billion this 2022. The report titled ‘EdTech and Smart Classroom Market Intelligence Report-Global Forecast to 2027’at a CAGR of 21.78% and would achieve a market of $120.41 billion by 2027.