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5 Books that help you become comfortable being alone

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Solitude differs from loneliness, offering a space for reflection, creativity, and self-discovery. By embracing their own company, individuals can build independence and emotional strength. Five influential books, including Walden and The Lonely City, explore this theme from philosophical and psychological perspectives. These works suggest that periods of aloneness are essential for healing and growth, ultimately proving that being alone can be a source of profound personal power.

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Greenwave Circularity raises $31.5M financing from OeEB of Austria

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Greenwave Circularity secured $31.5 million from Austria's OeEB to accelerate circular economy solutions in India. The funding will establish a sustainable, integrated plastic recycling facility in Odisha, converting PET bottle.

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Startups, Small Businesses Will Drive Job Creation In AI Era: Nandan Nilekani

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As AI reshapes the nature of work and raises concerns about job displacement, startups and small businesses will become the.

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Swish raises $24M led by Bertelsmann India

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The quick-service food delivery platform will use the funds to expand its kitchen network and supply chain infrastructure to meet growing demand.

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India Funds Its Startups. Why Won't It Buy From Them?

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Grants build prototypes. Purchase orders build companies. India's largest customer still isn't buying from its startups.

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Myntra Tech Threads 2026 spotlights the brands shaping India’s evolving fashion and lifestyle landscape

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India’s fashion and lifestyle ecosystem is witnessing the rise of an exciting mix of global names, homegrown and emerging brands. From heritage brands to D2C brands, each is finding its own way to create relevance and capture consumer attention in a constantly evolving fashion and lifestyle lands.

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Another Day, Another Upper Circuit: ESDS Now Up 269% From IPO Price

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The seemingly unstoppable rally in ESDS Software Solution continued today, with the stock hitting the upper circuit for the fifth.

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D2C Fashion Startup Theater Bags ₹75 Cr To Expand Offline

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D2C fashion and accessories startup Theater has raised ₹75 Cr (around $7.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round led.

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Fashion brand Theater raises Rs 75 Cr in Series A round led by Niveshaay

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Founded in 2021 by Sarthak Aggarwal, Vikram Jain, Karan Jain, and Shruti Aggarwal, Theater is positioned as a mass-premium brand selling footwear, stockings, perfumes and bags.

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TechSparks 2026: Sridhar Vembu, Ambarish Kenghe, Mukund Jha, Chandrika Deb, and more join the lineup

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Policymakers, founders, investors, and technology and culture leaders will come together at YourStory’s flagship TechSparks summit this October to discuss India’s next phase of innovation.

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Started at 12, Built a 300,000-Member Community: The Story of Children’s Art Museum of India (CAMI)

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Starting with 12 children, CAMI grew into a 300,000-member community, making art more accessible and giving children a space to create and connect.

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Swish Raises $24 Mn To Expand Quick Food Delivery Network

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Quick food delivery startup Swish has raised $24 Mn (about ₹228.4 Cr) in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India.

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Apple expands wearable ecosystem with AirPods 5, Watch Series 12, Ultra 4

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Apple has expanded its wearable lineup with AirPods 5, featuring open-ear noise cancellation, alongside Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, introducing advanced health-sensing technology and S11 silicon.

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Apple enters foldable era with iPhone Duo

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Apple has unveiled its first foldable handset, iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, introducing 2-nanometer A20 Pro chips, variable aperture camera optics, and enhanced AI capabilities.

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Adani Airports emerges as world's third most valuable airport operator after $1B fundraise

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Adani Airports Holdings has secured approximately $1 billion in equity from global investors, including Temasek and BlackRock, raising its post-money valuation to $19 billion. This positions the company as one of the world's most valuable airport operators. The capital will fund network expansion, modernization, and commercial infrastructure to increase annual capacity to 200 million passengers, while Adani Enterprises retains overall control of the subsidiary.

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Difficulties reveal the strength & character within a person

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Discover how difficulties reveal true character, build resilience, and shape personal growth through life's toughest challenges.

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GFF 2026 Highlights, The Estate Planning Question & More

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Global Fintech Fest 2026 Kicks Off Indian startups basked in the spotlight as the Global Fintech Festival 2026 kicked off.

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Private equity firm Motilal Oswal’s PPE bet; Samtel Avionics, Japanese firm BULL Co sign deal for space debris

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Founded in 1998, KARAM Safety will use the capital infusion to bolster product R&D, expand manufacturing capacities, and pursue strategic inorganic acquisitions across global markets.

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AI research startup Listen Labs scrubbed a $1.5B funding round for Salesforce talks

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Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say.

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Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence

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Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of Automattic, best known as the parent company of WordPress.com, has been put on a leave of absence by his board against his will, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. Earlier Wednesday, Mullenweg posted in a Slack channel visible to all employees that the company’s Chief Financial […].

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OpenAI adds a prominent AI doomer to its board of directors

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Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focused on alignment, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board.

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