Sterling Hospitals, in partnership with the Rotary Club, recently organised a large-scale Cancer Awareness Walkathon in Ahmedabad to encourage early detection and promote awareness about timely cancer treatment. The initiative saw participation from nearly 500 people, including healthcare professionals, Rotary members, cancer survivors and residents who came together to spread
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Rudramani Pandey, Co-founder & COO of Sigma Earth, who
MeMeraki, India’s largest culture-tech platform enabling technology-led market access for traditional Indian arts and crafts, has raised an undisclosed institutional investment from Next Bharat Ventures, the impact investment arm backed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. The investment will support the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus
Infosys has started gathering household electricity use data from remote workers, according to the offcial press release. This is done as a part firm's larger sustainability project connected to its hybrid work style. The information is being used to calculate the environmental impact of working remotely and produce
- The initiative is set to help 1,000 African Clinics with AI technology. - The project will start in Rwanda and spread across Africa by 2028. - From recordkeeping to providing reliable medical information, AI will integrate into healthcare at every step.
In an effort to establish itself as a long-term partner in the state's infrastructure-led growth goal, the Adani Group presented a $66 billion investment plan for Maharashtra on January 21. The plan covered aviation, clean energy, urban infrastructure, digital platforms, and advanced manufacturing. The company presented its plans
In order to acquire a record 2.85 million soil carbon credits linked to regenerative agriculture methods in the US, Microsoft has partnered with Indigo Carbon. The action coincides with the Satya Nadella-led company's goal to become "carbon negative" by 2030. However, recently Microsoft's
RenewCred (Net Zero Initiative Private Limited), a climate-technology company building India’s first fully digital, science-led carbon credit standard and registry for the voluntary carbon market, has successfully closed its ₹4.25 crore seed funding round, comprising a mix of equity and grants. The round was led by Campus Angels
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ajay Menon, Senior Practice Lead at TechnoServe India and
The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of climate education, early-stage incubation, and ecosystem building, has received an INR 2 crore CSR funding from Zerodha to strengthen India’s climate talent and startup ecosystem. The funding will support SusMafia’s efforts to build a skilled, climate-aware
On December 16, tech giant Google announced $8 million in financing for four AI centres of excellence in India. The investment will also be used for a number of research partnerships and healthcare-focused AI projects that will boost the nation's AI ecosystem. The grant was revealed during Google&
HBC Coca-Cola for soft drink multipacks, Austria, is exploring a new packaging approach that substitutes a recyclable corrugated paper handle for plastic shrink wrap for the Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and Mezzo Mix brands. It is anticipated that the new design, which was created in collaboration with DS Smith and Krones,
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) announced on 8 December that it has strengthened its transition to nature-positive renewable energy production by incorporating the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines into its core sustainability plan. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Wildlife
Co-founder Nick Jonas, board member Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Beyond Type 1 today launch #TheBeyondType in India. Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 13 years old, co-founded the diabetes non-profit Beyond Type 1 10 years ago. #TheBeyondType is their first campaign in India. The
In an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy, more than a thousand Amazon employees urged the business to slow down its rapid implementation of artificial intelligence. Under the aegis of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ), the workers criticised the company's "warp-speed," claiming it was too
The Tata Trusts meeting held on November 11 was marked by a degree of drama. It has been discovered that Venu Srinivasan, the vice-chairman and trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), objected to the way a resolution was presented that would have appointed Bhaskar Bhat and Neville Tata
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investment, announces a landmark USD30 million investment in the Kheti soil carbon project developed by Varaha. The project supports smallholder farmers in India to implement regenerative agriculture practices. This transaction marks Mirova’s first carbon investment in India and represents
Receives Additional $3 Million Grant under GCF’s BEACON INDIA Programme to Support Early-Stage Climate Ventures Tata Capital Limited (TCL), the flagship financial services arm of the Tata Group, has announced its partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) under the newly approved BEACON INDIA Programme, aimed at supporting early-stage
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, talks about pioneering climate-tech investment banking in India. She shares how spotting a capital gap in clean mobility and sustainability led her to build Ostara—a platform connecting mission-driven founders with global investors. With over $125
Deel, the global HR and payroll platform, has released its State of Global Compensation Report 2025 in collaboration with Carta, an equity management company. Based on Deel’s vast dataset covering over one million contracts and more than 35,000 customers across 150+ countries — the report offers deep insights into
BeastLife, one of India’s fastest-growing fitness and nutrition brands, has joined hands with Annamrita Foundation, a Mumbai-based NGO known for serving nutritious mid-day meals to children in government-aided schools. Through this partnership, BeastLife pledges that from October 16 onwards, for every order placed on its website, one child will
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This article has been contributed by Sonia Seth, SVP of Global HR & Employee Engagement. In today's fast-paced, changing world of business, equal pay cannot be a checkbox in HR or a compliance item, but a potent business tactic. Those organizations that provide equitable compensation for equitable work
Unlike others, Larry Ellison has his own way of giving back. The Ellison Institute of Technology (Ellison's charity project) is now facing leadership issues...
In a powerful demonstration of social responsibility and national unity, Sudarshan News has launched a large-scale humanitarian initiative aimed at extending vital support to communities in Punjab. This mission, driven by empathy and patriotism, is focused on delivering essential food supplies, daily necessities, and emotional solidarity to individuals and families