Author: Ansh Singh

Patna: English, the world’s most widely spoken language, holds immense importance in today’s globalised world. However, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to language learning often leaves individuals with unmet needs and a lingering fear of speaking up. Enter EnglishYaari, a Bihar-based startup founded in 2021 by three friends, Vikas, Piyush, and Sandeep, redefining how people learn English. EnglishYaari has a team of highly qualified and certified tutors. Only the most seasoned educators are hired through a rigorous four-step hiring process. These professionals then undergo extensive training to refine their skills further. The tutors in the platform create a lively learning environment…

Bengaluru:  Multipl, a new-age SEBI registered fintech platform that integrates investing and spending through its innovative ‘Spendvesting’ concept, announced that the company has raised additional funding of $1.5 million led by Blume Ventures and MIXI Global Investments, Inc. The capital raised will be deployed towards making platform enhancements and introduction of disruptive features thereby helping more Indians start their Spendvesting journeys. While there is a sharp growth in Indians participating in mutual fund investments, this has primarily been towards long-term wealth creation needs or for pure-play investment purposes. Multipl, with its integration with mutual funds and partnerships with top brands,…

New Delhi: Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky will shut down its U.S. operations and lay off several employees after the U.S. government banned the sale of its software in June, citing security risks. Kaspersky announced it will start “gradually winding down” its U.S. operations on July 20, saying its business in the U.S. is “no longer viable.” Journalist Kim Zetter first reported the news on Monday, mentioning that fewer than 50 U.S. employees will be laid off. Kaspersky had initially planned to fight the ban, claiming that it “does not engage in activities that threaten U.S. national security” and would “use…

New Delhi: Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, is now facing insolvency proceedings. An Indian tribunal court started these proceedings on Tuesday after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) filed a petition. The court’s decision has led to the appointment of an interim resolution professional to manage the company, removing its founder from his role. At its peak, Byju’s was India’s most valuable startup. The National Company Law Tribunal’s ruling came after BCCI’s attempt to recover nearly $19 million from Byju’s, which is based in Bengaluru and had previously sponsored the Indian cricket team. The tribunal has…

New Delhi: Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly close to buying the cloud security company Wiz for around $23 billion, which could be Alphabet’s biggest purchase ever. The Wall Street Journal says that while the deal isn’t final yet, it might happen soon. Wiz offers a complete cloud security service, checking data from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other platforms for security risks. Wiz’s investors include well-known firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Thrive, Greylock, Wellington Management, Cyberstarts, Greenoaks, Howard Schultz, Index Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. This news comes just two months after Wiz…

New Delhi: Tesla has reportedly postponed its “robotaxi” event to October, according to Bloomberg News. The company initially planned to unveil the design on August 8 but now needs more time to finalize the prototypes. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and its shares dropped over 6% following the news. In April, Tesla CEO Elon Musk first mentioned the robotaxi event. This coincided with a report stating the company was abandoning plans for a new vehicle on a next-generation platform that would cost around $25,000, which Musk later denied on his social media platform X. All…

New Delhi: Zeon Lifesciences is a leading company in the nutraceutical industry. It started in 1987 with a goal to make healthcare better through new ideas. Originally, it made dairy products in Himachal Pradesh. But now, it’s known for making a wide range of nutrition and wellness products. Led by Mr. Suresh Garg, Zeon has grown a lot, facing and solving many challenges along the way. With a strong focus on keeping customers happy, producing quality products and taking steps towards eco-friendly practices, Zeon Lifesciences is making a big impact in healthcare around the world. Journey of Innovation: Zeon Lifesciences embarked…

New Delhi: HealthPresso, a leading digital platform reshaping health content for healthcare professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuj Sanduja as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With his extensive experience and expertise, Manuj will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and digital transformation in the healthcare industry. As an accomplished professional with over 17 years of experience in client acquisition, product management, and cutting-edge IT solutions, Manuj is well-positioned to lead HealthPresso’s global expansion efforts and spearhead groundbreaking advancements in healthcare content automation. HealthPresso’s mission is to revolutionize health content for healthcare professionals, making it more…

New Delhi: OnGrid, India’s trusted platform for comprehensive background verification and checks, offers a suite of instant KYC/KYB APIs under its ‘Gridlines’ business line. Recently, Gridlines announced the launch of its Startup Toolkit Program. This program offers a comprehensive suite of KYC, KYB, and asset verification APIs designed to streamline onboarding and verification needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate growth for startups. Our bundled kit offers integrated solutions that seamlessly combine multiple services into one cohesive package. It simplifies billing by consolidating all services into a single source, making financial management easier, and ensures enhanced security with consistent protocols across…

New Delhi: Since Elon Musk acquired the social media platform now known as X, the user base has seen little to no growth. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, X recorded approximately 251 million global daily active users in the second quarter of 2024. This figure represents a mere 1.6 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year. Before Musk’s takeover in October 2022, the platform, then known as Twitter, experienced double-digit growth, consistently adding tens of millions of new users annually. In stark contrast, from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, X added just over…