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Aastha Mahawar, Chief Operating Officer of Skill Bud, discusses building a skills-driven tech company, staying ahead in AI and emerging technologies, and fostering inclusive innovation as part of StartupTalky’s International Women’s Day 2026 series.
The UK banking group, Close Brothers, will reduce its workforce by approximately 25%, or approximately 600 positions. The financial institution has taken this step in order to reduce costs. This decision is being made in response to a compensation bill of approximately £300 million that is associated with the automotive
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Discover the history of Nabha State, a prominent kingdom of the Phulkian Dynasty founded by Hamir Singh in 1755. Learn about its rulers, British Raj history, royal lineage, and the present head Maharaja Yudhister Singh.
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Online education is popular for studying at your own speed from anywhere globally. Therefore, the global e-learning market is expected to reach $400 billion by 2026. The education technology (EdTech) sector in the USA is experiencing a remarkable surge, with innovative startups reshaping how we learn and acquire new skills.
The 'Food on Train' service, which Swiggy offers for food delivery and fast commerce, was expanded on February 26th. It worked with IRCTC to provide service to 152 stations in India over the course of a year. The increasing desire for different culinary options across the country is
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AI microlearning platforms break content into short 2-10 minute modules. They use artificial intelligence to create personalised learning paths and adjust difficulty levels based on performance. These platforms are gaining popularity because short, focused lessons can improve knowledge retention and make skill-building more manageable. Common use cases include workplace training,
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Starting a business often feels like an impossible dream for many. The common belief is that finance businesses demand vast amounts of money, making them exclusive to those with family wealth or large funding. However, this view overlooks a simple truth: finance is about more than just lending money. For
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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 Prachotan D L, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development
Capital-A, India’s specialist venture capital fund for manufacturing and deep tech, has led a ₹18 crore seed funding round in Misochain Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based aerospace deep-tech company focused on developing indigenous, flight-critical aircraft components for defence and global aviation platforms. The fresh capital will be used to
Ola Electric announced on 30 December that the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, has certified its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), which is powered by an indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989. With
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This article has been contributed by Praveen Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Tubelight Communications Customer engagement has quietly moved from being an operational need to a strategic advantage. In earlier years, businesses could grow through aggressive customer acquisition alone. Today, the companies that scale are the ones that learn how
The Center's directive to mobile phone manufacturers to incorporate the Sanchar Saathi software into all Indian-made or imported phones has sparked a huge political dispute. The Congress and other opposition parties have claimed that this is a step towards state surveillance and have called for the urgent reversal
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This article has been contributed by Tarun Dua, Founder and Managing Director of E2E Networks Scaling a company is an endeavor deeply rooted in leadership rather than in business mechanics alone. The individual who passionately ignites the venture is fundamentally not the same person who must steward it to maturity.
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This article has been contributed by Rakesh Wadhwa, Managing Director – Event Dynamics India Pvt. Ltd. Every entrepreneur remembers the moment their idea first felt real. It may have been a late-night conversation, a hastily scribbled note, or a “what if” that refused to go away. But what most founders do
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Black Friday is no longer just a shopping holiday; it's an educational goldmine. Shoppers are in "buy mode" and actively searching for deals that help them grow, upskill, or transform their careers. In 2024, online Black Friday sales exceeded $10.8 billion in the U.S.
As it ramps up production of Apple AirPods, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), Hyderabad, a fully owned subsidiary of Taiwanese contract maker Foxconn, plans to increase its workforce and production lines over the course of the next six to eight months, as reported by ET. In April, the Kongara Kalan factory
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The story of Dadasaheb Bhagat is a classic example of entrepreneurial folklore. A tenth-grade dropout who comes from a village hit by drought. A person who came up with DooGraphics, India's indigenous alternative to Canva. Bhagat was born in Sangvi Patan in Beed district of Maharashtra. He was
On October 23, OpenAI announced that it acquired Software Applications, Inc. and its team, making “Sky” an AI tool for Mac. Learn more.
How is Jaguar Land Rover managing shutdown losses, U.S. tariffs, and still attempting to resume its operations? Learn more.
Microsoft wants its employees to have more work freedom, while Dell and Amazon have stricter 5-day work rules. Why? Learn more.
In a letter to Infosys' major promoters, such as Nandan Nilekani and N. R. Narayana Murthy, they have declined to sell their shares. So, how will Infosys buy back 10 crore shares? Learn more.
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This article has been contributed by Mr Amol Date, CRPO of Loyalty Division at Vernost Tech Ventures Scale no longer secures leadership alone. In a landscape shaped by rapid change and rising customer expectations, the organisations that lead are those that move decisively, learn fast, and evolve constantly. True competitiveness
Should gold and silver investors be worried as gold dipped 2.9% today, and the silver price fell 2% on October 21? Learn what the analysts say about it.
Meta is rolling out a new WhatsApp Business API policy update that bans AI chatbots, effective January 15, 2026. Learn the impact on businesses.