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India Has One Demographic Cycle Left: A Blueprint to Turn Youth Unemployment into 10 Lakh New Entrepreneurs

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The proposed National Entrepreneurship Mission aims to create 10 lakh new enterprises and up to 36 lakh jobs over five years. Written by Shradha Sharma, the framework focuses on connecting existing government schemes rather than adding new expenditures. Key initiatives include an Entrepreneurship Passport, district opportunity maps, and mandatory mentorship. By integrating fragmented systems and verifying outcomes via GST and EPFO, India seeks to address critical youth unemployment.

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API Holdings is debt-free, repays Rs 1,050 Cr

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"Digital healthcare platform API Holdings, the parent company of PharmEasy and Thyrocare, has become debt-free after repaying Rs 1,050 crore. The company funded this repayment through internal accruals and the sale of a 9.90% stake in Thyrocare Technologies by its promoter, Docon. Consequently, Docon's remaining 51.02% stake is now unencumbered. API Holdings now aims for profitable growth and disciplined execution across its healthcare businesses.".

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Beyond hiring: How Myntra is building longer-term careers for women in tech

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Myntra is enhancing its technology-first approach by creating sustainable career paths for women in engineering, product, and data roles. CHRO Govindraj MK highlighted initiatives like the Phoenix returnship program, Ascend leadership pathways, and the Women in Tech platform. These efforts aim to increase female representation in senior leadership and adapt to an AI-led environment by focusing on continuous learning, mentorship, and structured support systems.

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​Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: Report

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Adecco India reports that festive season temporary staffing demand will generate 2.5-2.7 lakh jobs, growing 15-20% year-on-year. Key sectors include ecommerce, logistics, retail, and BFSI. While Tier II and III cities drive 45% of demand, Tier I cities face a 30% talent crunch. Despite rising wages and strong demand for operational roles, 80% of employers report talent shortages, with a 10-15% demand-supply gap expected.

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Ola Electric unveils full-stack energy storage portfolio from home to grid

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Ola Electric has launched its 'Shakti' energy storage portfolio, utilizing indigenous LFP battery technology to provide clean energy solutions. The range includes Shakti Gen2 for residential use, with deliveries starting November 2026, and Shakti Rack for commercial applications available by March 2027. Additionally, the Mahashakti line targets industrial and utility-scale storage. This expansion leverages the company's Gigafactory to offer scalable energy storage from homes to grids.

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How a Kashmir agri university became J&K's most unlikely startup engine

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Under Vice Chancellor Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, SKUAST-Kashmir has transformed into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The university now leads the Rs 5,013 crore Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and operates the award-winning SKIIE startup incubator. Key milestones include launching India's first BTech in AI in Agriculture and creating "Tarmeem," India's first gene-edited sheep. These advancements have propelled SKUAST-K to rank third among State Agricultural Universities.

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QpiAI opens ‘Asia’s largest’ quantum chip foundry, targets 10,000-qubit processors

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Quantum computing startup QpiAI has opened an eight-inch quantum processing unit manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, claiming it is Asia's largest. The facility currently produces superconducting processors with up to 128 qubits, with plans to reach 10,000 physical qubits by 2027. This foundry supports QpiAI's goal of creating Quantum Supremacy Centres that integrate quantum processors with AI chips for commercial applications and global exports.

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Ecommerce order volumes up 31% during Independence Day sales

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"India's ecommerce sector saw a 31% year-on-year increase in order volumes and a 30% rise in gross merchandise value during the 2026 Independence Day sale, according to Unicommerce. Fashion and accessories, particularly apparel, led in total order volumes, followed by beauty and personal care. The FMCG segment was the fastest-growing category, increasing nearly 100%, with healthy food products emerging as a significant trend among consumers.".

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6 Books that explore the connection between art and emotions

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Art serves as a powerful language for expressing complex human emotions and experiences. Various books explore this connection, ranging from historical perspectives and personal perception to therapeutic uses and neuroscience. These works highlight how creativity helps individuals process grief, find healing, and understand their inner worlds. Ultimately, art acts as a bridge between internal feelings and external expression, fostering deeper connections between people and their surroundings.

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7 IPOs eye Rs 6,400 Cr this week

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India's IPO market is surging with seven companies raising ₹6,400 crore, while investors speculate on a massive potential IPO for AI firm Anthropic. AI continues to disrupt industries, from Hollywood filmmaking to Tagbin's 3D building designs and Kusho AI's software testing. Other highlights include Bangladesh's historic cricket win over Australia, China's neutrino research breakthroughs, and new Indian tax policies alongside energy security measures to combat supply disruptions.

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Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+

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"Stripe has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter for over $7 billion, according to Bloomberg. OpenRouter provides a single access point for over 400 AI models, serving 8 million global users and preventing vendor lock-in. Previously valued at $1.3 billion after a $113 million Series B round, the startup helps customers optimize AI tasks based on budget. Stripe has declined to comment on the acquisition rumors.".

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Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently published an optimistic essay envisioning a future where personal AI agents empower everyone. However, TechCrunch analysts remain skeptical, citing Zuckerberg's history of unmet promises regarding social connection. Critics argue the vision is overly abstract and ignores potential risks, suggesting Meta is attempting to reposition itself in the AI market despite lacking a dominant consumer presence or accessible hardware for all users.

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Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei defended his balanced approach to discussing AI's risks and benefits after investor Gavin Baker accused him of fueling public backlash. Amodei argued that negative perceptions of AI stem from a general crisis of trust in institutions rather than his warnings. He emphasized that AI companies must deliver on their promises and stated that Anthropic's regulatory proposals aim to support smaller competitors.

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TechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxis

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The electric aviation sector is consolidating as Archer Aviation acquired Wisk Aero from Boeing, and Joby Aviation purchased Resonant Sciences for $500 million to expand into defense. Meanwhile, Uber sold its stake in Serve Robotics and invested in Chilean fintech Galgo. In autonomous driving, Waymo expanded its California operations, while Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI received permits to test self-driving trucks on public roads in California.

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IPO wave: Seven cos eye to raise Rs 6,400 Cr next week

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Seven companies, including Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, plan to raise over Rs 6,400 crore through initial public offerings between August 17 and 21. Other participants include Augmont Enterprises, Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Shankesh Jewellers, Sunshine Pictures, and Tempsens Instruments. The funds will support business expansion and debt repayment. This surge brings the expected 2026 IPO total to 55, with Skyways Air Services following on August 24.

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Efficiency, lifespan, environment: test your business creativity with Edition 245 of our weekly quiz!

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YourStory’s 245th edition of Lateral Sparks highlights five startups solving real-world challenges. Reneonix improves glass recycling traceability, while WalkAbout India supports active lifestyles for seniors. Aule Space extends satellite lifespans via propulsion technology, and SunCharge Motors integrates solar panels into electric three-wheelers to increase efficiency. Finally, GetVantage provides cash-flow-based financing for MSMEs, addressing traditional lending gaps to foster business growth and economic development.

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PM Modi’s AI bet: Train 1 crore youth in one year

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to train one crore youth in AI and provide free coaching for competitive exams. The government also aims to expand the Lakhpati Didis scheme to six crore women. Meanwhile, Indian venture capital funding dipped to $146 million recently, though Yulu secured $93 million. Other news includes Swakshatra’s work with trauma survivors, heat affecting French champagne grapes, and NVIDIA’s $21 billion SpaceX stake.

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Curiosity is more important than expertise: insights from the inspiring Ritz-Carlton art walk

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"The Ritz-Carlton in Bengaluru transforms luxury hospitality into a living art gallery, featuring over 1,200 artworks integrated into its design. Guests can experience a curated Art Walk led by Surekha Sundaram or participate in an interactive Art Hi-Tea featuring edible art. Designed by WATG and inspired by Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, the hotel blends architecture and fine art to provide an immersive, multi-sensory cultural journey.".

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Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery

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"Jane Doe 4 has joined a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, filed by three Tennessee teenagers, alleging the chatbot Grok facilitated the creation of child sexual abuse material. The woman claims her stepfather used the tool to generate thousands of explicit images of her as a child. The plaintiffs argue xAI lacked necessary precautions to prevent such abuse and are currently seeking class action status for their suit.".

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Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work

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Anthropic is implementing text watermarking for its Claude chatbot to comply with the EU AI Act’s Transparency Code. Using Google DeepMind's SynthID-Text approach, the system creates undetectable patterns in word choices without affecting output quality. While complete rewrites can remove the watermark, light editing typically cannot. Anthropic plans to release a detection API, noting that other major AI developers will also adopt similar transparency measures.

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