In 2015, Munaf Kapadia, then a marketing professional at Google, made an unconventional career pivot. Trading spreadsheets for spice blends, he left the tech giant to build The Bohri Kitchen (TBK) — a venture born from his mother’s traditional Bohri recipes and his entrepreneurial instincts. A decade later, The Bohri Kitchen has evolved into one …
As India grapples with 90 extreme weather days annually and a $3.6 billion green investment surge since 2014, its startup ecosystem is blooming into a verdant powerhouse, with over 800 climate tech ventures raising $1.5 billion in 2024 alone—a 40% YoY leap. From AI-driven carbon capture to solar-powered agritech, these green startups are not just …
The Stakes Are High India has built a phenomenal forward momentum in its startup ecosystem. According to independent analysis, the country now ranks third globally in terms of tech-startup funding. The flagship initiative Startup India (launched 2016) has recognised tens of thousands of new ventures and contributed to a booming deep-tech, digital economy. And yet …
As the Indian Super League (ISL) grapples with an indefinite suspension amid financial and administrative uncertainties, Sunil Chhetri – the 41-year-old forward for Bengaluru FC – finds himself at the centre of a narrative that mirrors the sport’s broader struggles. Just nine months after unretiring from international duty, Chhetri’s club career hangs in the balance, …
In the pulsating heart of India’s burgeoning deeptech ecosystem, where innovation meets ambition under the sweltering Mumbai sun, a new star has emerged on the funding horizon. Vaani AI Research, a trailblazing startup dedicated to crafting full-stack, production-grade voice agent infrastructure, has triumphantly clinched a $400,000 pre-seed funding round. Led by the powerhouse Venture Catalysts, …