IISc and Theranautilus have created CalBots—tiny magnetic nanobots that travel deep into teeth to fix sensitivity from the inside. They offer safe, lasting relief and could change the future of dentistry.
Tulsi Gowda, the “Encyclopaedia of the Forest,” devoted her life to planting and protecting over 30,000 trees. Without formal schooling, she gained unmatched knowledge of seeds, soil, and seasons, teaching generations to respect nature. Her story is one of quiet strength, deep love for the earth, and a legacy rooted in green.
ANS Commerce was a Gurugram e-commerce startup with great things to offer, helping brands sell online and manage logistics. Flipkart also saw the potential and acquired it in 2022. Although it began well, but the company kept on suffering losses and could not be profitable. So ultimately Flipkart decided to shut it down in 2025. The failure of ANS Commerce is a lesson in scaling a startup and being financially sustainable in the fast-changing e-commerce landscape.
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, turned a personal struggle into a ₹9,000 crore brand. From struggling early career and startup failures to developing safe, toxin-free products for her child, her journey is a testament to determination, creativity, and balance. Now, Mamaearth is a brand of trust for skincare, motivating innumerable women and entrepreneurs alike to dream big and work hard and remain loyal to their values.
Dunzo was India’s delivery app, which had promised groceries, medicines, and parcels in minutes to its customers. But with enormous investments by Google and Reliance, it was hit with massive losses, unpaid wages, and top leadership departures. The app went dark by 2025, and its journey came to an end. This blog discusses how Dunzo failed, what happened, and what can be learned from its meteoric growth and abrupt shutdown.
Shyam Sankar, an Indian born from humble beginnings is now elevated to a billionaire status despite being a non-founder. From operating a souvenir shop, and later a dry-cleaning business in Orlando, his family faced several challenges including filing for bankruptcy. However, despite all the obstacles he did not compromise on his education. Having a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer
Kenko was a Mumbai-based insurtech startup founded in 2019 by Aniruddha Sen and Dhiraj Goel. It was committed to revolutionising healthcare financing by offering subscription-based health plans that offered benefits like OPD coverage, medicines, doctor fees, lab tests, dental care, and other healthcare products. These facilities were provided on a super low monthly plan. The company raised 13.7 million dollars
D. Prakash Rao, a humble tea seller from Cuttack, Odisha, devoted half his earnings to educating children from slums. Through his school, Asha O Ashwasana, and his daily acts of kindness, he proved that even a small income can create a huge impact. His life is a lesson in service, sacrifice, and hope.
Dr. Tessy Thomas, known as the Missile Woman of India, rose from a small town in Kerala to lead India’s Agni missile projects at DRDO. Her life proves that with hard work and courage, women can achieve great things in science.
Discover how Bengaluru-based startup Swish delivers fresh, hot meals in just 10 minutes. With its own kitchens, packaging, and delivery network, Swish uses hyperlocal “delight centres” and smart technology to combine speed, quality, and convenience in India’s fast-growing food delivery market.
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