Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: India is home to one of the fastest-growing EdTech startups that announced a new round of layoffs this week, reducing its number of employees by almost a fifth. Having experienced an aggressive growth in the period when online learning was in boom, the company is currently experiencing a pressure on revenues and the rate of student enrollments. According to insiders, the financial strain was caused by extensive marketing expenditure, a high rate of hiring and international expansion plans. As offline education goes back to normal and competition increases, growth figures have reportedly not been as high as forecasted.…

New Delhi: The tech world is going through another wave of job cuts, and artificial intelligence (AI) is being seen as the main reason. Almost every day, big companies are announcing layoffs and talking about how AI is changing the way work is done. Companies like Meta and Microsoft are at the center of this shift. Meta is planning to cut about 10% of its workforce, which means nearly 8,000 jobs. At the same time, the company is still investing heavily in AI. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is focusing on building what he calls “superintelligence,” as Meta competes with Amazon, Google,…

New Delhi: A big business development has happened this week that could change India’s energy market. Tesla, the global electric vehicle company, is now planning to enter India’s energy storage sector. This move can create direct competition for companies led by Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. According to recent reports, Tesla is preparing to expand beyond electric cars and focus on large-scale energy storage systems in India. Energy storage systems are very important for the future. They help store electricity generated from solar and wind energy so it can be used later. As India is moving towards clean energy, this…

New Delhi: The startup funding environment in India is undergoing a slow transformation with investors becoming more focused on profitability and sustainable growth. The recent activity in funding of early and growth-stage companies shows that there is a preference to fund startups with a clear revenue model and controlled spending. According to market data, although funding persists in areas like fintech, SaaS, and consumer brands, investors are becoming more selective. Startups are being measured based on such parameters as unit economics, customer retention, and operational efficiency. Some of the founders have cited extended funding cycles and due diligence procedures. Investors…

New Delhi: Nowadays, it is hard to imagine a childhood free of technology-related distraction and constant noise, but Panda’s Box wants to restore it in some degree. This startup, founded by Rajat and Sukriti Mendiratta, specializes in developing screen-free learning products and experiences. There are several factors that distinguish Panda’s Box from other startups in the industry. First of all, it does not have business origins; it was rather inspired by personal interests. Specifically, Sukriti, one of the founders, observed that most of the existing products available in the market are loud and too fast; they depend too much on…

New Delhi: Every entrepreneur knows the feeling. You’ve built a great product, launched a clean website, and written solid content, yet your pages sit buried on page three of Google while competitors with seemingly inferior offerings rank above you. More often than not, the missing ingredient is links. Link building remains one of the most powerful and misunderstood levers in digital growth. Done right, it compounds over time, drives qualified organic traffic, and positions your brand as an authority in your niche. Done wrong, it can result in Google penalties that undo months of work overnight. This guide breaks down…

New Delhi: The Devil Wears Prada 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic fashion film, saw Bollywood’s biggest stars in attendance at its recent Mumbai screening. While several celebrities walked the red carpet, it was Kiara Advani who commanded everyone’s attention with her striking red outfit and glamorous appearance. The actress exuded confidence and style in a daring red gown featuring a thigh-high slit. The gown was impeccably tailored with a structured bodice and long sleeves, embodying modern elegance and timeless chic. The flowy silhouette of the skirt added a touch of drama, while the minimal styling, a sleek hairdo…

New Delhi: The recent seizure of fake Mounjaro injections in Haryana has brought attention to a growing problem in India’s healthcare system, counterfeit high-demand medicines. The drug, developed by Eli Lilly, is widely known for treating type 2 diabetes and has also gained popularity for its weight-loss benefits. During the raid, authorities recovered hundreds of fake injection pens along with packaging materials that closely resembled the original product. Initial investigations revealed that the counterfeit medicines were being assembled locally using low-cost raw materials and then sold through informal networks and online platforms. What made the situation more worrying is that…

New Delhi: The world of design is undergoing a subtle, but continuous, chanage. What was primarily physical product design is slowly transitioning to digital experience, motion storytelling and hyper-realistic visualisations. Industry estimates put the global animation and VFX market alone in the range of 500 billion dollars by 2030 while 3D and real-time content is the new driver for marketing across all industries. It is in the light of these developments that Sidharth Vohra, founder and Creative Director of The Matic Studio, presents a deeply personal, yet relevant example of this transition. Vohra began his career in transportation design at…

New Delhi: Banish Dhar, Principal Advisor to the Chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, represents a distinctive kind of leadership: one shaped by strategic clarity, global perspective, and a deep sense of responsibility. His work across international development and enterprise has extended across more than 60 countries, contributing to high-impact partnerships, renewable energy, sustainable development, and long-horizon value creation. Yet what truly defines him is not only the scale of his work, but the discipline of thought that drives it. Those who have worked with Dhar often describe him as a rare blend of commercial acuity and nation-building intent. His…