Elon Musk’s xAI acquires his social media platform X for $33B

​Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion, including $12 billion in debt. The…

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From markets to marketplaces: How India’s small businesses are conquering digital frontiers

The strength of India’s economy is powered by countless MSMEs — businesses built on resilience, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit that pushes boundaries every day. Whether it’s navigating shifting market…

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Whitefield Art Collective kicks off 8th edition of its arts festival in Bengaluru

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 860 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery, world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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The many troubles at BluSmart; Priyanka K Mohan on Yakshagana dance

Hello,A tariff war is raging around the world. Some countries are exploring a workaround to US tariffs, including India, which is reviewing demands to cut import duties on farm goods, including…

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Be brave, bold, benevolent: Kinara Capital’s Hardika Shah’s mantra for navigating workplace challenges

Overcoming workplace challenges and breaking free from stereotypes requires one to be brave, bold and benevolent, according to Hardika Shah, Founder & CEO of Kinara Capital. Speaking at SheSparks 2025 in…

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Crafting a smarter semiconductor growth strategy for India

Semiconductor manufacturing is at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, blending advanced automation with human-centric innovation. As Industry 4.0 leverages smart factories, AI, and IoT to optimize production…

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[Weekly funding roundup March 22-28] Venture capital inflows see marginal rise

Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw a marginal increase in the last week of March. This has been a month with uneven fund inflow, revealing the challenges that the…

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Why is this Ghibli Filter making the creative artists sweat?

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a new trend has emerged that's causing quite a stir among creative professionals: the Ghibli Filter. This AI-driven tool transforms ordinary images into…

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