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Rural Kannada School in Kasaragod Gets a Fresh New Look
A 70-year-old Kannada-medium school in Kasaragod, Kerala got a bright makeover thanks to community volunteers. The renovation cost 2 lakh rupees and fixed walls, benches and windows. Now over 50 students have a safer school. The makeover renewed hope among parents, teachers and local families — showing the power of small but caring social action.
Rural Kannada School in Kasaragod Gets a Fresh New Look
AI Startup Harmonic Raises 120 Million Dollars at a 1.45 Billion Dollar Value
Google and Accel to back Indian AI startups
#WashTheDabba Campaign Shined a Light on Bengaluru’s Waste Pickers
Infosys Foundation Awards India’s Top Social Innovators for 2025
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Startup News
AI Startup Harmonic Raises 120 Million Dollars at a 1.45 Billion Dollar Value
Harmonic has raised 120 million dollars at a 1.45 billion dollar value. The AI startup, co-founded by Vlad Tenev, focuses on math-based reasoning through its model Aristotle. The funds will support research, hiring and stronger computing systems. Harmonic plans to grow its math-first AI approach and build reliable tools for real-world use.
Google and Accel to back Indian AI startups
Bengaluru Leads India in Women-Led Startups
AgroStar Raises $30 Million to Expand Its Agritech Platform
India’s Semiconductor Startups See Sharp Rise in Early Stage Funding
Bengaluru Startup Ulook Secures ₹19 Crore for Space Tech Expansion
Karnataka Government Approves ₹518 Crore Startup Policy to Boost 25,000 Startups
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports; Will the India–US Trade Deal Stall?
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Ananya Birla forms new Business plans to make luxury products more accessible
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BigBasket Suffers in FY25: Losses Cross ₹2,000 Cr
Tata Digital-backed BigBasket lost more than ₹2,000 crore in FY25 as its top line declined for both B2B and B2C players. Though the company is suffering from declining turnover, its quick commerce competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart are putting additional pressure. BigBasket is relying on its own quick delivery platform, BB Now, but faces the daunting big challenge of balancing growth with profitability.
Rolls-Royce Introduces Its Largest 700-Seater GCC in Bengaluru
Haryana man quits Wipro job, builds dairy enterprise with a ₹23 crore turnover
The Solar Energy Revolution in MSMEs: Solnce Shines Bright in India’s Green Future
Tata Opens Burnt Toast in Bengaluru- Its Debut store for Gen Z Fashion
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports; Will the India–US Trade Deal Stall?
Startup Spotlight
Startup of the Week: Cognition — The AI Engineer Revolutionizing Tech Indefinitely
Cognition is the Startup of the Week for its massive moves and fearless expansion. In a matter of days, the company raised close to $500 million, doubled in value to $9.8 billion, and even bought competitor startup Windsurf. With its AI developer Devin revolutionizing the way coding is done, Cognition is proving why it’s one of the most exciting startups to keep an eye on today.
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Technology
OpenAI and Microsoft’s Agreement: A Public Benefit Shift That Could Redefine AI
OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding agreement to change OpenAI’s for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This change seeks to balance profit with public benefit. It could reshape the global AI landscape and hold special importance for India’s future.
Thinner, Smarter, Awe-Dropping: Apple’s iPhone 17 Event Preview
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares the first look of India’s first Hydrogen-Powered train
Perplexity, an AI startup bids for Google’s Chrome browser at $34.5 billion
Subtl.ai: The Startup That Whispered Goodbye
Capsule Castle: How a Pod-Sized Idea Became a China Startup Success
From Hostel to Army Contracts: BITS Pilani Students Became Drone Supplier to The Indian Army
Tech Trends
Thinner, Smarter, Awe-Dropping: Apple’s iPhone 17 Event Preview
Apple has done it again, turning an ordinary date into a global headline. With a two-word invite, “Awe-Dropping,” the company has confirmed its annual September event for September 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT (10:30 p.m. IST). As always, the world is watching.
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Startup Stories
CoFounder Circle: Darpan Sanghvi’s AI-Native Bet on Startup Acceleration
From Mumbai Kitchens to Global Plates: The House of Biryan Story
Inside Virgio’s Transformation from Fast Fashion to Eco-Friendly Fashion
CalBots: Tiny Nanobots from India That Heal Tooth Sensitivity
Swish’s ‘Delight Centers’: The Secret Behind 600-Second Meals
Social Stories
Rural Kannada School in Kasaragod Gets a Fresh New Look
#WashTheDabba Campaign Shined a Light on Bengaluru’s Waste Pickers
Infosys Foundation Awards India’s Top Social Innovators for 2025
Viral Post: Kartikey Singh’s Job Rejection Story Inspires Students and Entrepreneurs
Chennai Entrepreneur’s Late Night Office Photo Starts Big Work Culture Debate
Her Story
Kaushalya Chaudhary: From Village Kitchen to Clean-Label Revolution
Parul Gulati: From Actress To Daring Entrepreneur
How Vandana Luthra Transformed VLCC into a ₹958 Crore Global Wellness Empire
Vineeta Singh: The Woman Behind SUGAR Cosmetics That Made India’s Beauty Industry Sweetest
