Startup India
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Startups raised more than Rs 1.79 lakh crore in 2021, says Nasscom-Zinnov report
The study also pointed to a two-fold increase in the money raised since 2019.
Scroll Staff
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Long before Freshworks’ $1 billion IPO, Google had bet on the startup’s success
CapitalG’s long-term commitment to the SaaS startup began shortly after its first meeting with founder-CEO Girish Mathrubootham.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Ever since its acquisition by Byju’s, WhiteHat Jr has been in the news for all the wrong reasons
Critics of the ed-tech platform claim their voices are being silenced on the internet.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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EPFO investments in two Adani companies continue despite rout in markets, reports ‘The Hindu’
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Unable to find good jobs, youth in India are turning to scam call centres and online microwork
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Why has the West always been threatened by female nudity?
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What Rajasthan’s right to health law promises – and where it falls short
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Kannad, Keral, Karnatak: Why do Hindi speakers ‘mispronounce’ South Indian names?
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Indian startups were headed for a good year – and then coronavirus happened
In February, startups raised $3 billion, before investments plummeted to $500 million in March.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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How an Indian online classifieds platform is competing with service apps like Zomato and Ola
The number of active users on Sulekha.com rose to 50,000 from 35,000 over one year.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
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What does the fall of WeWork mean for the fate of coworking spaces in India?
WeWork’s operations in India have so far remained unaffected. Still, the debacle has important implications and lessons for the country’s workspace market.
Sangeeta Tanwar, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Women in saris play football in a tournament in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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Watch: Protestors storm Israeli PM’s home, break barriers, after Netanyahu plans judicial changes
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Watch: IPS officer swims against the current from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves
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Pension protests in France: Diners eat at restaurants as fires rage on the streets
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Innocent (1948-2023): Five memorable scenes featuring the actor (and former MP) from Kerala
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Teenager’s electrocution: The litany of complaints against OYO Rooms just got a lot more serious
The start-up may have raised over $1 billion in investments but that hasn’t improved the experiences of its guests.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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‘Remember, it’s not your life’: A serial entrepreneur on how startup founders can fight stress
‘Know that you are not alone in facing these ups and downs.’
Prasanna Krishnamoorthy, qz.com
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For its first start-up investment in India, why has Facebook chosen a four-year-old company?
The tech giant has picked a minority stake in Meesho, a commerce app that connects small sellers with customers on social media platforms.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com & Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: The very violent and very clever ‘Battle Royale’
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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#ShutdownIndia: Why India’s startup industry is angry with the Modi government
Their concerns follow a series of incidents, including the slapping of tax notices on startups and freezing of their bank accounts.
Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com
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Can multi-purpose apps like WeChat work in India? What the journey of Hike suggests
Hike, which offers a host of services including messaging, payments, news, and cab bookings on the app, has decided to unbundle.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Swiggy, Udaan, OYO and more: The eight startups that joined the unicorn club in 2018
The average time taken by a startup to attain a billion-dollar valuation in India has come down to between five and seven years.
Durba Ghosh, qz.com
The Field
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Watch: MS Dhoni walks out to massive cheers at Chepauk during CSK’s training session ahead of IPL
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IBA Women’s World Boxing C’ships: From Nitu to Lovlina, how Delhi embraced India’s champions
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Premier League: After Antonio Conte’s departure, Tottenham still have a fight to save their season
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians night of triumph – of full tosses, run outs, partnerships and a wait ending
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IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in the absence of Shreyas Iyer