How this unicorn founder uses war tactics to stay ahead of competition
Software unicorn Druva Founder and CEO Jaspreet Singh says its closest competition is one-hundredth of its size.
In the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Narada is seen asking his father Brahma whether he had created this Brahmanda or whether it was Vishnu or Siva. Narada c
Serum Institute of India chief 'delighted' at AstraZeneca vaccine's effectiveness
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla expressed his delight at pharma biggie AstraZenecas announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine would offer protection up to 90 pe
[TechSparks 2020] From India for the world: how Telangana is embracing tech startup ecosystem
In a fireside chat at TechSparks 2020, Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, I&C, IT Dept, Govt of Telangana, and Anubhav Jain, Country Director, UK Government, UK-India Te
[Funding alert] Edtech startup Lancify raises $300K from Techstars, Under 25, others
Started in 2018, Bengaluru-based Lancify has launched edtech vertical Lancify Learn, which teaches people new-age skills related to trending SaaS tools.
Governance risk management and compliance startup SignalX will leverage the funding to strengthen the core team and expand its customer base.
[Funding alert] Edtech unicorn BYJU's to raise $200M from BlackRock, T Rowe Price: Sources
According to sources, BYJU's is in talks to raise $200 million in a fresh round of funding that will raise the company's valuation to $12 billion.
[TechSparks2020] Here is your answer to the growing data sprawl in your organisation
In a masterclass at the 11th edition of YourStorys flagship event TechSparks, Rajat Bhasin, Solution Architect, MongoDB, and Ankur Raina, Senior Solutions Architect, Mong
Alok Goyal, Partner of Stellaris Venture Partners, one of the most well-known early stage VC firms in Bengaluru, believes that he has the best job in the world as an earl
Highlights from Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020; top startup stories of the week
This year, the state held the 23rd edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, which went all-virtual from November 19 to November 21.
Why this edtech startup and WhiteHat Jr rival is taking the animation route to coding
Gurugram-based coding startup Tekie combines learning with storytelling for 12+ kids, and seeks to popularise text-based coding in schools.
Edtech startup Newton School works in a pay-after-placement model. It charges fees only from graduates who get a job with more than Rs 6 lakh package.
[TechSparks 2020] Experts come together to discuss the challenges and the future of fintech in India
At TechSparks 2020, experts discussed how Indian fintech is preparing not only to scale, but wants to increase its monthly active users both on the consumer and B2B side.
Childrens apparel startup Schoolay, which mainly provides unisex sports uniforms to schools, undertook a rapid change in its product strategy to beat COVID-19 lockdown bl
Reimagining digital healthcare in India for the new normal
At the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, academic leaders and industry representatives from the healthcare sector came together to highlight the ongoing digital health efforts
Best of Weekender: From a candid chat with Sonali Bendre to Pratik Gandhis role in Scam 1992
This weekend read all about actor Sonali Bendres involvement with the International Kids Film Festival and Pratik Gandhis web series, Scam 1992
[Podcast] Freshworks CEO Girish Mathrubootham lays out the qualities that make founders stand out
Founded in 2010, Girish Mathrubootham and his CTO Shan Krishnaswamy grew Freshworks to a Series-H stage, after its latest fundraise of $150 million.
Invest in human potential, says Sadhguru at Bengaluru Tech Summit
At Bengaluru Tech Summit, Sadhguru speaks about the interaction of science and spirituality and investing in human potential.
In conversation with Prime Venture Partners MD, Razorpay Co-Founder and CEO Harshil Mathur talks about company's growth in the Indian payments ecosystem.
Applause Entertainment startup works on a hub-and-spoke model, investing in content creation and monetising through execution platforms and networks.
How these innovative biotech solutions helped India shore up efforts to manage the pandemic
Here are some key takeaways from the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 on how these innovative approaches helped in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How India and the UK are collaborating for a sustainable future
At Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, the panellists said the key driver of the green technology adoption will be increased partnerships among India and the UK.
Deep-tech growth in India needs a mindset change at the ecosystem level, say experts
At a panel discussion at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, experts and entrepreneurs shared insights on how Bengaluru was creating a deep-tech mindset.
How is the surge in social commerce overshadowing the ecommerce space?
While social media exerts a strong influence on Millennials and Gen X, social commerce has taken the shopping experience a notch higher by seamlessly combining discovery,
India to cut carbon footprint by 30-35pc: PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi made the statement while addressing the convocation ceremony of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU).
PM Narendra Modi reviews COVID-19 vaccine delivery programme, priority groups being identified
PM Narendra Modi reviewed India's COVID-19 vaccination strategy to discuss prioritisation of frontline workers and a platform for rolling out the vaccine.
At Bengaluru Tech Summit, ABAI's Biren Ghose shared how AVGC is already proving itself to be an agent of change in Indias changing economic landscape.
Using technology to foster a culture of agripreneurship in India
At Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, experts spoke about the agriculture ecosystem in India, and how to enable the youth in the country to create an impact in the agritech sect
[Matrix Moments] From passion to profession: how Harsh Jain realised Dream11
In this episode of Matrix Moments, Harsh Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Dream11, spoke on how he built the Mumbai-based fantasy sports unicorn.
Namaste, France and Bonjour, India: The future of fintech is French
At a panel at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, experts from India and France came together to discuss why collaboration between the two countries in the fintech space is a
It's India's moment, says Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal at Bengaluru Tech Summit
Amazon's Amit Agarwal explores the structural shift to digital and what it means for India at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020.
The Turning Point is a series of short articles that focuses on the moment when an entrepreneur hit upon their winning idea. Today, we look at Jaipur-based social commerc
[TechSparks 2020] The future of fintech lies in identifying opportunities for growth
At TechSparks 2020, the co-founders of MSwipe, Slice, Niyo Solutions, and Groww deliberated and discussed the future of fintech in a country that has one of the youngest
Kolkata-based retail lifestyle startup Rare Planet aims to provide a sustainable income to local karigars by promoting indigenous handicrafts made of terracotta, copper,
[TechSparks 2020] What is the future of entertainment and media in an era of hyper-personalisation?
At TechSparks 2020, Anirudh Pandita, Co-founder of Pocket Aces, speaks about the evolution of content and creators, why consumption is moving to virtual communities, and
CCI gives green signal to Reliance Retail-Future Group deal; ecommerce giant Amazon opposes
The Rs 24,713 crore deal that would boost Reliance Industries' fast-growing retail business was announced in August.
How everyone can play a role in defining the future of AI and robotics
At the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, experts said that collaboration between academia and industry is important for creating AI and robotics innovations.
Govt requests for user data up 23pc globally in H1 2020, India 2nd in tally: Facebook
According to Facebook's latest transparency report, total 35,560 requests were made by India in the period for 57,294 users/accounts.
Speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, experts said that collaboration between academia and industry is very important for creating solutions.
Serving a Digital-first India eBook celebrates the digital empowerment of rural India
Home to 70 percent of Indias population, rural economies have been a driving force in the countrys progress, contributing more than 46 percent to the national income. Ove
Bengaluru-based strategy cricket manager simulation platform SuperCric allows cricket fans to put on their captain's hat and see how each choice they make affects the out
[TechSparks 2020] Technology, trust, tenacity what the fintech future will look like
At TechSparks 2020, five experts form PolicyBazaar, Razorpay, IndiaLends, BharatPe, and MongoDB shared insights on fintech industry trends and the data advantage.
[YS Learn] How FreshTohome was able to raise $152M across three funding rounds
Founded by Shan Kadavil in 2015, FreshToHome is a fully-integrated ecommerce platform in the fresh fish and meat segment.
Madurai-based customised T-shirt startup Tee Labs stands apart from the competition by offering a range of options with no minimum order quantity. It claims to make to or
At TechSparks 2020, Tejas Goenka, the MD of enterprise resource planning software provider Tally Solutions, discussed why innovation is vital, and how SMBs can adapt to s
At TechSparks 2020, top executives from Dell, Simpl, Cleartrip, and NoBroker concur that work from home is here to stay and businesses must embrace technology if they wan
[App Fridays] Kite by Zerodha marries speed with simplicity to pull in first-time stock traders
Zerodhas Kite app launched in 2019, and has ranked among the top finance apps. It's popular among stock market enthusiasts, especially beginners.
Jio Haptik bags top honours at leading natural language processing conference
The contribution of Haptik towards NLP research was recognised alongside Google Brain, OpenAI, and IBM Research.
How the Netherlands provides one of the finest startup ecosystems to expand your business
At a panel discussion at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, industry leaders and startups discussed why the Netherlands is a great option for Indian startups looking to expand i
Karnataka Govt announces STPI Export Awards for IT industry at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020
The STPI IT Export Award was presented at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020 to the IT companies in different categories based on their performance and contribution to the in
Speaking at the virtual tech summit, experts said that health care delivery change in India can be achieved through creating an open digital health ecosystem
Panellists from ISRO, Israel Space Agency, and select Israeli startups came together to speak on collaborations and innovations.
Drones are a God-sent opportunity in India, says Dr. Kota of IIT Varanasi
At Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, Professor S. Sadagopan, Director, IIITB, engaged in a fireside chat with Dr. Kota Harinarayana, Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT V
Neuroscientist and MIT President Emerita Dr Hockfield delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Bio Track at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020
Will finalise data protection law very soon: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Addressing the Bengaluru Tech Summit, 2020 (BTS2020), Ravi Shankar Prasad said India produces huge data and the digital ecosystem is producing data.
You are a family of four. You have a home loan, a car insurance, medical policies and a life insurance policy. You are the sole earning member in the house. How do you af
Anand Mahindra delivered the keynote address at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020, and said COVID-19 has brought about a need the integration of tech and biotech.
Sequoia and Unitus Ventures-backed fintech Eduvanz acquires edtech startup Klarity
Mumbai-based fintech NBFC Eduvanz expects the acquisition of edtech startup Klarity to help its users not only finance their courses, but also get help in choosing the ri
[TechSparks 2020] How to build a cost-effective network that is better, faster, and reliable
At TechSparks 2020, Nidhi Mishra, Solutions Engineer APAC, Cloudflare spoke on the data security challenges and how organisations can solve them.
[TechSparks 2020] How India can overcome obstacles and realise the great startup dream
At TechSparks 2020, experts discussed the Indian startup ecosystem from the societal lens and how India can achieve the great startup dream.
Find out what's brewing in the SaaS pot in Coimbatore
Kovai.co wants to build a world-class SaaS startup from Coimbatore, and in the process, turn the Tier II city into a global SaaS hub.
Why this husband-wife duo felt the need for blockchain-based push notifications
EPNS is a decentralised DeFi notification protocol (smart contract) which any dApps or services can use to send beautiful notifications to the wallet addresses of Ethereu
[TechSparks 2020] Fisdom co-founder SV Subramanya on the role of wealthtech in smaller towns
At TechSparks 2020, SV Subramanya, Co-founder and CEO of Fisdom, spoke about how the startup reached half a million customers through banking channels in smaller towns.
What made Elon Musk approach former Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan twice in 12 months?
Former Tesla CIO and Founder of Tekion, Jay Vijayan, throws light into building a unicorn out of a bootstrapped company, and tapping into ones genius.
Surat-based edtech startup Gradeazy offers an intuitive performance assessment platform that all institutes can use to conduct any kind of examinations, from MCQ to subje
Apple cuts App Store commission to 15pc for small businesses
Apples decision on reducing App Store commission is likely to have a positive impact on the Indian market, where the sales of iPhones have been on the rise.
Mynvaxs warm COVID-19 vaccine is ready for safety tests and human clinical trials
Mynvax's vaccine candidate can be stored at 37C for over a month without losing its shape thereby eliminating the need for a cold chain
[Funding alert] Gurugram-based fintech startup True Balance raises $28M from SoftBank, others
This funding round will be used to fuel the companys India expansion plans and bolstering the technology that drives the fintech player.
[TechSparks 2020] Why fintechs must innovate constantly and quickly to help SMBs grow
At TechSparks 2020, the business heads of Razorpay and Akamai discussed how digital payments are consistently rising in India due to continuous innovation and focus on cu
[Funding alert] Personal care brand Arata raises $1M in pre-Series A round
Arata plans to deploy the raised funds to create brand awareness, R&D, new product launches, along with marketing and building inventory to cater to the increasing person
21st century learning skills amassed through gaming: Spotlight on collaboration
Studies reveal that gaming helps develop life skills such as critical thinking, decision-making and risk-taking ability, communication, and a collaborative mindset thats
Zomato focuses on self-pickup food orders, offers it for free to restaurant partners
Zomato also said that its delivery business is coming back to pre-lockdown levels, and as of today, is at 110 percent of pre-COVID-19 GMV run rate.
[Funding alert] Healthtech startup Prescribe raises Rs 1 Cr from Titan Capital, others
The funds will be used by Prescribe to grow the sales team, engage in strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and HIS providers.
MPL sets up Rs 37 Cr fund for Indian game developers, studios
The company has also given Rs 10 crore payout to 10 of its game developer partners between November 2019 to October this year.
PM Modi said India offered exciting opportunities for investment in urbanisation, mobility, innovation, and sustainable solutions. These come along with a vibrant democra
During a roundtable at TechSparks 2020, experts said startups and corporates are finding greater synergies to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.
Remote working norms have opened several gig opportunities for people with specialised skill set. Here's how startups can build a hybrid work environment.
Mumbai-based online education platform upGrad focusses on upskilling people, has onboarded over 30,000 paid learners and impacted over half-a-million users
Ample availability of money for good entrepreneurs: MakeMyTrips Deep Kalra
MakeMyTrip Founder, Deep Kalra, an active investor in startups believes despite the current economic crisis the future of Indias startup economy is super bright.
What started off with few games on Paytm platform is now a burgeoning industry leader in its own right in the form of First Games.
Edtech startup DALHAM Learning provides courses on history, visual arts, and communication to technology students to help them develop soft skills.
Kovai.co wants to build a world-class SaaS startup from Coimbatore, and turn the Tier II city into a global SaaS hub. Heres how it is going about it.
[TechSparks 2020] Gaurav Rastogi of Kuvera.in on digital investments in the new normal
At TechSparks 2020, Gaurav Rastogi, Founder of Kuvera.in, spoke about the behaviour change that has happened and will happen when it comes to equity investing.
Second generation industrialist Abhijeet Pai joins 9Unicorns as a Partner
Brand spotlight: 9Unicorns Second generation industrialist Abhijeet Pai joins 9Unicorns as a Partner Team YS Abhijeet Pai, a Hyderabad-based second generation industriali
[Funding alert] Zeotap raises $18M from SignalFire's Breakout Fund
Customer intelligence platform Zeotap plans on using the new funds to expand to 14 global markets and further build the product.
10 tips for supportive professional engagement in the new normal
The author shares insights on how to promote supportive professional engagement by engendering a culture of empathy, encouraging diversity, adopting a collaborative appro
Saving the precious geo-heritage sites of Visakhapatnam
Experts call for protection of geological sites such as Erra Matti Dibbalu that can drive tourism through Nature trails and guided tours