The startup landscape in India is set for a transformative new addition with the launch of First500days, a venture studio founded by Shivam Pal in partnership with Singapore-based LaunchPilot, led by Sarvesh Tusnial. First500days aims to create a nurturing environment for early-stage startups, equipping them with essential resources, mentorship, and strategic support to turn ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.

A viral post by Rishabh Jain, an IIT Bombay graduate and entrepreneur, has brought attention to the escalating costs of school fees in India. Jain, a Jaipur-based father, raised alarm over the high fees being charged by reputed schools in the city, specifically highlighting a fee of over ₹4 lakh …

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite, marking a significant milestone in the growing commercial collaboration between ISRO and SpaceX. The launch took place on Tuesday from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying the advanced satellite into space.

British band Coldplay has added a second concert date in Ahmedabad following an overwhelming demand for tickets for their first show. The band, which is set to perform at Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2024, saw the tickets for that date sell out within minutes of going live. In response to the massive fan turnout, Coldplay announced a second performance at the same venue on January 26, 2025.

In a welcome relief to consumers, the price of tomatoes has dropped by more than 22% over the last month, with the average retail price falling from ₹67.50 per kilogram on October 14 to ₹52.35 per kilogram on November 14. According to a statement issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday, the decrease in tomato prices is attributed to an improved supply of the vegetable across major markets in the country.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu recently caused a stir on social media with his remarks about the importance of learning Kannada for those who consider Bengaluru their home. Vembu’s comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that showed two men wearing T-shirts with “Hindi National Language” written on them. The caption read, “Perfect T-shirt for Bangalore trip,” which seemed to imply that Hindi was the primary language in the city.

SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has secured a major contract with India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to launch the GSAT-20 communications satellite. The satellite, which weighs 4,700 kilograms, is too heavy for India’s domestic rockets to carry, making SpaceX the ideal candidate for the task. The launch is set to take place early next week from Cape Canaveral in the United States aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.

Ola Electric, India’s leading electric scooter manufacturer, is facing an investigation by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) over allegations of deficient services and product quality. The probe, initiated by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), follows a surge of over 10,000 complaints lodged on the National Consumer Helpline, primarily regarding the company's after-sales services and repair delays

Swiggy, the popular food delivery platform, is bringing on senior talent from major e-commerce players like Flipkart and Amazon as it prepares for ambitious expansion plans. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Swiggy has recruited at least 12 seasoned executives from these companies over the past four months, bolstering its leadership team. Recent appointments include Shalabh Shrivastava, former Vice President at Flipkart; Hari Kumar G, another former Flipkart VP, who now serves as Swiggy Instamart’s Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer; and Amitesh Jha, previously an SVP at Flipkart, who has joined as the CEO of Swiggy Instamart.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez are reportedly set to tie the knot in an extravagant winter wedding in Aspen this Christmas, according to a source close to the couple. The two, often seen in the picturesque Colorado town, have chosen it as the perfect location for their long-awaited nuptials.