Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat
India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform begins operations after pilot phase, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators.
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Adobe partners with Airtel to offer Express Premium free for one year
Adobe and Bharti Airtel have signed a partnership that will give Airtel’s entire customer base access to Adobe Express Premium at no cost for 12 months through the Airtel Thanks app.
Tamannaah Bhatia Launches Fine Jewellery Brand, Enters Entrepreneurship
The actor said the venture reflects her long-standing connection with jewellery and a desire to build longevity beyond acting.
Quick Home Services Startup Pync Shuts Down, Founders Join Snabbit
Quick home services startup Pync ceases operations amid fierce competition, with its founders and team moving to Snabbit as consolidation emerges in the sector.
Entrepreneurship a ‘Personality Tax,’ Says Indian Investor Dilip Kumar Amid Founder Burnout Concerns
Indian investor Dilip Kumar describes entrepreneurship as a personality tax, highlighting founder burnout and mental fatigue amid rising pressures in the startup ecosystem.
Rotoris watch startup scores $3 Mn seed funding from Nikhil Kamath and Vivek Oberoi
The seed round was led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and actor-entrepreneur Vivek Anand Oberoi, with participation from comedian Tanmay Bhat, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and over 30 startup founders.
Spinny Plans $160 Million Raise to Acquire GoMechanic, Expand Used-Car Services
Spinny is raising $160–165M to acquire GoMechanic, integrating full-service vehicle maintenance to strengthen its footprint in India’s used-car market.
Bollywood’s Dhurandhar Banned in Gulf Countries, Casting Shadow on Overseas Run
Dhurandhar's international momentum has stalled in the Middle East. The ban raises questions about political narratives and overseas censorship.
Unacademy’s valuation sinks below $500 million, explores possible acquisition
Unacademy’s valuation has dropped sharply from its pandemic-era peak, with the edtech player now exploring acquisition options as demand shifts back to offline learning and competition intensifies.
Shradha Sharma Launches Citizen-Led Initiative to Combat Delhi’s Air Crisis
YourStory founder Shradha Sharma has issued a powerful public call to action on Delhi’s air pollution crisis, revealing her personal struggles, receiving 600+ citizen responses, and now preparing to host an online brainstorming meet this Friday.
“My son’s middle name is Sekhar”: Elon Musk tells Nikhil Kamath about partner Shivon’s Indian roots
In a wide-ranging chat on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Elon Musk revealed for the first time that his partner Shivon Zilis, mother of several of his children, has Indian ancestry and that one of their sons carries the middle name “Sekhar.”
Byju Raveendran to Appeal Delaware Court’s $1.07 Billion Default Judgment
Byju Raveendran will appeal a Delaware court’s default judgment holding him personally liable for over $1.07B, arguing the ruling was rushed and denied him a defence. The founders say lenders misled the court and plan federal racketeering and obstruction claims.