Business
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Weekly Startup Funding of India Results
Source: TechStory Indian startups raised funds to diversify and achieve higher success. Below is this week’s funding roundup of top Indian startups for the period of April 28 to May 2, 2025. Kult Secures $20M to Revolutionize AI-Powered Beauty DiscoveryFunding: $20MInvestors: Dr. Payal Kanodia, Aishwarya Bansal (M3M Family Office), Venture Catalysts Indian beauty tech startup…
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Flipkart’s $16 billion Walmart deal left co-founder Sachin Bansal with one regret: ‘Unfinished business’
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal recently shared his feelings of regret and dissatisfaction after exiting the e-commerce giant following its $16 billion acquisition by Walmart in 2018. Speaking candidly at Startup Mahakumbh, Bansal revealed that his exit from Flipkart was far from what he had envisioned. Bansal recalled an eye-opening conversation with Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the…
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Google, Microsoft, and others are racing to crack open quantum computing. Here’s how their breakthroughs stack up.
The competition among tech giants like Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft is intensifying as they race to develop quantum computers that can solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers. Although quantum computing is still in its early stages, breakthroughs by these companies suggest a future where quantum machines could revolutionize industries like drug…
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AvatarOS Secures $7 Million Seed Investment to Revolutionize Virtual Avatars
AvatarOS AvatarOS, a virtual avatar startup founded by Isaac Bratzel, has raised a $7 million seed investment, signaling a bold move to transform the world of digital influencers and immersive experiences. This funding round was led by M13, with notable participation from Andreessen Horowitz Games Fund, HF0, Valia Ventures, and Mento VC. With a total…
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Hyderabad-based digital agency ShootOrder achieves 2025 Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program
ShootOrder, a leading digital marketing agency based in Hyderabad, has been awarded Premier Partner status in Google’s Partners program for 2025. This prestigious recognition places ShootOrder among the top 3% of Google Partners globally, highlighting their exceptional expertise in Google Ads and their commitment to client success. The Tribune What Does Premier Partner Status Mean?…
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India’s $1 Trillion AI Ambition: Boom, Bust, or Hype?
In recent years, India has positioned itself as a burgeoning hub for artificial intelligence (AI), with aspirations to make AI a cornerstone of its economic and technological future. The government’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission, approved in 2024, allocated ₹10,300 crore over five years to bolster AI capabilities. A significant component of this initiative is the development…
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UAE-India Partnership: MoU Signed to Boost Trade and Investment Relations
MoU Signed to Enhance Investment and Economic Ties The UAE-India Business Council-UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) have recently joined forces to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UAE and Maharashtra. This exciting collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the “UAE-India: Partnership for Enduring Prosperity” event,…
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Where Do the Big Four Stand on Hybrid Work in 2025?
Many companies are calling employees back to the office five days a week, but the Big Four accounting firms—EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG—are holding strong to their hybrid work models. As of 2025, these firms are bucking the trend and continuing to offer flexible work arrangements for their employees. Let’s take a look at where…
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Jamie Dimon’s viral WFH comments draw haters — and fans
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon lashed out at WFH in a now-viral audio recording. The remarks are drawing WFH defenders but also fans of RTO. Billionaire Bill Ackman applauded the remarks on X as “a must listen.” An audio recording of Jamie Dimon slamming remote work is going viral, and work-from-home supporters and naysayers alike…
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Many Expats Move to Dubai for Sun and Luxury & Work More Than Nearly Anyone in the World
Millions of expatriates are drawn to Dubai, but the working hours are some of the longest in the world. The UAE ranks second in the world for average hours worked a week. Employees there work an average 51 hours a week, far beyond the US average of 38. Expats in Dubai, the UAE commercial hub,…
