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.
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 have launched a joint plan to support early-stage AI startups in India. Each selected startup may receive up to 2 million dollars. The plan will also provide training, cloud credits and expert support. The initiative aims to help Indian founders build safe, high-quality AI products for global use.
The #WashTheDabba campaign from Bengaluru went viral after a short film showed how dirty food boxes affect waste pickers. With one simple action, people across India learned they can help protect workers and improve recycling. The movement continues to grow and bring meaningful change.
Infosys Foundation named eight winners of the Aarohan Social Innovation Awards 2025. Each team received 50 lakh rupees for solutions in education, healthcare and environment. The winning ideas include cancer screening tools, AI reading aids, flood warning systems and low cost health devices. The awards show how young innovators in India are building real social impact.
Agritech startup AgroStar has raised $30 million to grow its retail network and expand its AI farming tools. The company plans to reach more farmers across India and build more products for its platform. This funding highlights growing investor interest in agritech and shows how technology driven farming solutions are becoming important in India.
A new report shows early stage funding for India’s semiconductor startups has grown from 5 million US dollars in 2023 to 28 million US dollars in 2024. By July 2025, the sector crossed 44 million US dollars. The rise shows strong investor confidence in chip design, hardware and deep tech startups as India builds its semiconductor ecosystem.
A post from Chennai entrepreneur Prasanna Sankar went viral this week. He shared a photo of his office at 10 pm. The whole office was still working. The picture spread fast on Instagram, X and WhatsApp. Many people said it showed a serious problem in India’s work culture. The photo showed rows of desks. Computers were still on. People were
Bengaluru-based space tech startup Ulook has raised ₹19 crore to develop autonomous satellite swarms for radio-frequency sensing and spectrum awareness. The funding, led by growX Ventures and InfoEdge Ventures, will help Ulook expand its team, build more satellites and complete upcoming missions. The startup aims to make India a leader in low-cost space intelligence and deep tech innovation.
A Bengaluru auto driver has become an unlikely investor in an AI startup. During a short ride, a passenger learned that the driver owns two homes worth nearly ₹5 crore and earns ₹2–3 lakh each month. The driver has spent years saving, investing in mutual funds, and learning about technology through conversations with passengers. His decision to invest in an AI startup shows how financial awareness is growing across India. The story has gone viral for its message about discipline, curiosity, and the rise of new investors from everyday professions.
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