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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Flipkart launches AR capability Flipkart Camera on its app

Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday introduced an augmented reality (AR) capability on its app, Flipkart Camera, which will offer an immersive ecommerce experience to its customers.A statement from Flipkart said the…

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How edtech platforms went the extra mile to help students with higher education during the pandemic

It has been more than 15 months since the outbreak of Covid-19, but its rage has not started to wither yet. However, people have learnt how to manoeuvre their way…

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6.66 lakh direct, indirect jobs generated by 22 operational mega food parks: Govt

The government on Tuesday said that about 6.66 lakh direct and indirect jobs have been generated by 22 operational Mega Food parks.Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Prahlad Singh…

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Google’s investment in simsim not its first. Here’s a look at other deals by the tech giant in India so far

Alphabet-owned YouTube's acquisition of social commerce startup simsim earlier this week marked a crucial moment for the startup ecosystem in India - it signalled that Google was beginning to look…

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BYJU’S acquires US-based edtech startup Epic for $500M in one of the largest international acquisitions

Bengaluru-based edtech unicorn BYJU'S has acquired US-based startup - Epic, a digital reading platform for children aged 12 and under, for $500 million. The company stated this acquisition will help…

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