From AI overlords to Bitcoin’s wild rally: top stories from 2024 that you don’t want to miss

In 2024, the world acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence is here to stay.Pessimism and scepticism about AI–especially in the creative domain–gave way to begrudging acceptance and, in some cases, even optimism…

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Seeking serenity: Akshar Yoga brings spiritual clarity to a luxury retreat

With a large gold bracelet studded with jewels and a gold chain around his neck, Siddha Akshar breaks away from the stereotypes usually associated with yoga gurus. Akshar (41), the founder…

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Multiples acquires minority stake in logistics company INSTANT-XP for $35M

Multiples, an Alternate Asset Management company has acquired a minority stake in INSTANT-XP a tech-enabled B2B express logistics company.Founded by brothers Rajbir Singh and Jasveer Singh, INSTANT-XP, is a express…

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Zerodha, Paytm Money launch margin trading facilities with contrasting strategies

Brokerage platforms Zerodha and Paytm Money have launched their respective margin trading facilities (MTF), enabling customers to leverage borrowed funds for stock purchases.Zerodha has introduced MTF products with a note…

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Velocity earmarks Rs 200 Cr for working capital needs of restaurants

Indian fintech startup Velocity will set aside Rs 200 crore to support the growth of restaurants and cloud kitchens that operate on food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.The initiative,…

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Bugs in a major McDonald’s India delivery system exposed sensitive customer data

A major McDonald’s delivery system in India exposed the personal information of its customers and drivers due to several simple security flaws, TC has exclusively learned. The flaws, discovered by…

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 19, 2024)

FundingClimate-tech startup Fitsol raises $1M in seed funding from Transition VCFitsol, a decarbonisation platform designed for the manufacturing industry, has raised $1 million in seed funding round from Transition VC.Fitsol…

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