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5 Books that explain our need for approval and validation

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"Seeking approval is a natural human instinct rooted in survival, but over-reliance on external validation can hinder authenticity and mental well-being. Five influential books—The Courage to Be Disliked, The Gifts of Imperfection, Attached, Self-Compassion, and Quiet—explore the psychological roots of this behavior. Together, they suggest that lasting confidence and freedom are achieved by prioritizing self-acceptance and personal values over the desire for social approval.

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Watch Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley discuss the future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco from October 13-15. He will address the tension between public safety and privacy regarding AI surveillance. Despite achieving a $7.5 billion valuation and significant funding, Flock Safety faces intense criticism from privacy advocates and has lost partnerships with Amazon Ring and the LAPD. The session aims to explore the future of surveillance technology.

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Hugging Face confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action

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Hugging Face recently disclosed a security breach where internal datasets and service credentials were compromised. Attackers exploited a vulnerability via a malicious dataset to gain system access. While the company fixed the flaw and rotated credentials, it is still investigating potential customer data theft. Hugging Face attributed the attack to an external AI agent and utilized a local large language model to analyze logs after commercial AI guardrails blocked them.

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StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community

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StrictlyVC is returning to New York City on September 10 at Ideal Glass Studios in the West Village. Tickets are available for $180. The event comes amid significant growth in NYC's startup ecosystem, which raised $16 billion in the first half of the year. Featured speakers include Craig Shapiro and Tristan Walker, focusing on community and reinvention. The gathering aims to connect founders, venture capitalists, and dealmakers.

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Coratia Technologies builds underwater robots in Odisha, and just signed a Rs 66 crore Navy deal

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Coratia Technologies, a Rourkela-based startup, develops indigenous remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles to replace dangerous human diving tasks. Specializing in AI-based inspection for infrastructure and defense, the company serves clients like Indian Railways and Tata Steel. A significant milestone includes a Rs 66 crore Indian Navy contract, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The startup aims to bolster India's blue economy through homegrown deep-sea robotics.

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Surat's InsideFPV builds India's own combat drones and delivered 100 to the Army in 60 days

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Founded in 2020, InsideFPV develops indigenous first-person-view drones for the Indian armed forces to reduce import reliance. The Surat-based company specializes in kamikaze drones and GPS-denied systems capable of operating in extreme temperatures. After securing a Rs 10 crore Ministry of Defence contract and winning the Him Dron-a-thon, the profitable startup is expanding its facility to scale production and aims to serve global allied nations.

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From running a successful social media platform to showing a proprietary robot dog to the PM: The ShareChat founders' second act

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Former ShareChat founders Farid Ahsan and Bhanu Pratap Singh have launched General Autonomy, a Bengaluru-based robotics startup. The company focuses on developing humanoid systems and robot dogs, like PARAM, to automate labor-intensive factory and warehouse tasks. Despite being pre-revenue to prioritize research and local supply chains, the firm recently raised Rs 32 crore in seed funding, valuing the company at Rs 280 crore to scale its technology.

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Armatrix builds snake-like robots so humans don't have to crawl into dangerous tanks

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The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup makes hyper-flexible robotic arms to inspect confined industrial spaces, and has raised $2.1 million in a funding round led by pi Ventures.

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Steptrade Capital raises Rs 100 Cr in first close of Fund II

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"Ahmedabad-based Steptrade Capital has achieved the first close of its Chanakya Opportunities Fund II, securing Rs 100 crore toward a target corpus of Rs 500 crore. Targeting pre-IPO and growth-stage companies, the CAT II AIF focuses on advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and emerging enablers. With capital deployment starting in August, the fund aims to leverage India's structural economic transformation through investments in high-growth private markets.".

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The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl bring creators together for a sharing circle on trust and genuine recommendations in Goa

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"The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl hosted a creator staycation in Goa to launch The Passport Hotel's Mini Bar. The event featured a 'Sharing Circle' focusing on the importance of authentic recommendations over paid reviews. Rippl, now available on Android, iOS, and the web, enables creators to monetize existing content by tagging products and experiences they genuinely trust, transforming personal recommendations into discoverable living profiles.".

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From a Class 10 Dropout to Making Parts for Rolls-Royce, Boeing and Fighter Jets

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Rakesh Chopdar, a high school dropout, transformed his father's small workshop into AZAD Engineering, a global leader in precision aerospace and defense manufacturing. Starting with a single CNC machine in 2008, the company now supplies critical components to giants like Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce. Following a successful 2023 IPO and investment from Sachin Tendulkar, AZAD's market capitalization has exceeded $1.3 billion, emphasizing technical skill over formal credentials.

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Are you India's next big thing? Apply for Marico Innovation Foundation's Indian Innovation Icons 2027 to find out

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The Marico Innovation Foundation has opened applications for the 2027 edition of Indian Innovation Icons. This biennial program identifies hidden, high-impact innovators in the business and social sectors. Selected winners receive mentorship from Harsh Mariwala and senior leadership, access to venture capital, and national visibility. Eligible organizations must offer unique, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Interested applicants must submit their entries by July 22, 2026, to gain critical support.

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Inside India's bullet train: 357 km built, first ride in 2027

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India is constructing the 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor with Japanese technical assistance. Designed for 320 kmph, the project will reduce travel time to two hours. While Gujarat's sections are well-advanced, Maharashtra's tunnels, including an undersea passage, are underway. The revised cost is approximately ₹1.98 lakh crore. The Surat-Bilimora section opens in 2027, with full completion targeted for 2029, fostering critical national technology transfer.

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Plazza raises $15M Series A to expand pharmacy network

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"Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Plazza has raised $15 million in Series A funding co-led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners. The company utilizes AI-driven inventory intelligence to solve medicine availability issues in India, increasing store stock and fulfillment rates. Plazza plans to use the capital to enhance its technology platform and expand its pharmacy network, offering rapid medicine delivery within 15 to 30 minutes.".

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Making India ‘food wise’; AI lifts VC inflow in startup ecosystem

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The EU has banned large companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear to reduce waste. In space, researchers found an atmosphere on rocky planet LHS 1140b, while Buzz Aldrin's moon pen sold for $850,000. Biotech firms are testing weight-loss drugs for cats. Meanwhile, Indian AI startups saw a surge in VC funding, and Meta experienced outages. Finally, SBI Funds Management prepares for its listing amid upcoming corporate earnings.

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Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup

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"Netflix recently disclosed paying $587 million in cash to acquire InterPositive, an AI startup co-founded by Ben Affleck. The company's tools assist filmmakers with post-production challenges, including lighting and background replacements. As part of the deal, the InterPositive team joined Netflix, with Affleck serving as a senior advisor. This move aligns with Netflix's growing use of generative AI, which has already been integrated into approximately 300 titles.".

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What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Tokyo to forge strategic partnerships aimed at advancing "physical AI" in Japan's industrial sector. Key initiatives include Noetra, a sovereign AI factory powered by Nvidia chips, and collaborations with robotics giants like Fanuc and Toyota. Japan aims to deploy 10 million AI-equipped robots by 2040, leveraging Nvidia's hardware to reduce foreign dependence and capture a significant share of the global robotics market.

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Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

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"Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a pattern of misconduct to obtain confidential information from former Apple employees. OpenAI denies the claims, but the legal battle could disrupt its plans to launch hardware products and pursue an initial public offering. With over 400 former Apple staff now at OpenAI, the case may cause development delays and impact investor confidence ahead of the company's IPO.".

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TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules

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Uber and Waymo are clashing over a proposed Washington, D.C. bill regarding autonomous vehicle operations, with Uber arguing the legislation would grant Waymo a monopoly. Meanwhile, Uber is expanding its global delivery reach through a $14.8 billion acquisition of Germany's Delivery Hero. Other industry updates include funding rounds for Senra and Self Inspection, Lucid Motors denying bankruptcy rumors, and SpaceX aborting a Starship rocket launch.

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‘Odyssey’ director Christopher Nolan calls AI an obvious ‘Trojan horse’

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"Director Christopher Nolan describes AI as a 'transparent Trojan horse,' praising the public's deep skepticism toward the technology, particularly among young people. The 'techno-skeptic' filmmaker argues that questioning both the tools and the motives of their creators is essential for progress. While embracing certain innovations, Nolan remains committed to traditional film, emphasizing that new technology should not replace viable existing systems in the creative process.".

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