how design thinking transforms mindsets and personalities

Launched in 2012, YourStory's Book Review section features over 310 titles on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. See also our related columns The Turning Point, Techie Tuesdays, and Storybites.Going…

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Proposed ecommerce norms can hit consumer interest, increase compliance burden for firms: IAMAI

The proposed ecommerce regulations could negatively impact consumer interest, while creating a high level of uncertainty and increase compliance burden for not just ecommerce companies, but MSMEs providing services to…

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Snapdeal, Khan Academy join hands to launch digital learning initiative for students

Ecommerce player Snapdeal on Wednesday said it had partnered with Khan Academy, an educational non-profit organisation, to launch 'The Foundation Program' that will work towards minimising learning gaps in children…

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[Funding alert] BlackBuck joins the unicorn club with $67M Series E investment

Online trucking startup BlackBuck has raised Series A funding of $67 million. With this funding, the startup's valuation is now over $1 billion. The round was led by Tribe Capital,…

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Airtel, Intel announce collaboration for 5G technology in India

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Intel for 5G network development by leveraging virtual and open radio access network technologies and making indigenous solutions.Bharti Airtel and…

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Users won’t need invites to join platform anymore; added 10M users since mid-May: Clubhouse

Clubhouse, an invite-only social audio app, on Wednesday said it was opening its platform to everyone and new users will now be able to join the service without an invite.The…

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[Jobs Roundup] These openings may help you land a role at fintech startup OkCredit

Launched in 2017, fintech startup OkCredit and its app help small businesses keep track of credit transactions, enable merchants to record transactions digitally, and send timely reminders to customers, thereby…

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Simplilearn founder Krishna Kumar on the acquisition by Blackstone and what it means for the startup

Earlier this week, Blackstone announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in California and Bengaluru-based edtech startup Simplilearn for $250 million.“We are excited to partner with Blackstone, a globally…

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This Tiger Global-backed healthtech startup is providing end-to-end support services to patients

Medical procedures are always nerve-wracking, especially during surgeries. Right from diagnosis and consultation to surgery and recovery, there are several steps of care involved in the process that can be…

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Inside Flipkart’s Leap programme: the experience, learnings, and the path ahead

In August 2020, Flipkart announced its startup accelerator programme Flipkart Leap with the aim of giving back to the ecosystem.And just a few months later, in January 2021, it shortlisted…

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