AI, safety, inclusion: test your business creativity with Edition 133 of our weekly quiz!

Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 133rd edition of the quiz, we…

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‘The blending of art and science holds great potential for future innovations’ – Sumi Gupta, Whitefield Art Collective

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 765 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery, world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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Comfort economy: Investing in brands that prioritise consumer well-being

In recent years, there has been quite a shift in consumer preferences towards products that prioritise comfort and well-being. This change carries significant economic implications for businesses and investors alike,…

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Financial wellness in the gig economy: Strategies for freelancers, independent contractors

In a world where traditional nine-to-five jobs are no longer the norm, a new frontier of work has emerged—one defined by flexibility, autonomy, and the allure of endless possibilities. Welcome…

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[Weekly funding roundup April 20-26] VC investment dips as startups resort to debt capital

Venture capital (VC) funding into Indian startups declined in the last week of April as the deal momentum fizzled out and more startups took to the debt route.VC funding for…

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RBI invites applications from eligible small finance banks to become universal banks

Reserve Bank of India on Friday invited applications from small finance banks meeting specified criteria, including a minimum net worth of Rs 1,000 crore, for becoming regular or universal banks.The…

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Deeptech startups fuel surge in Indian patents; TN leads in filings: NASSCOM

Intellectual Property (IP) rights, particularly patents, are fuelling innovation in the Indian economy, with a significant surge in patents filed in India led by the deeptech sector, according to a…

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