7 Books that help you become less reactive & more reflective

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7 Books that help you become less reactive & more reflective

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In a world of constant distractions, the ability to pause and reflect rather than react impulsively is a vital skill. Several influential books, including works by Marcus Aurelius, Daniel Kahneman, and Viktor Frankl, offer guidance on cultivating emotional awareness and intentionality. By understanding cognitive biases and practicing mindfulness, individuals can create space between stimulus and response, leading to more thoughtful choices and a wiser way of living.

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Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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"TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, will feature the Smart Systems Stage to address the energy demands of AI. Industry leaders from companies like Helion and Bloom Energy will discuss commercial fusion breakthroughs, grid modernization, and the infrastructure challenges facing data centers. The event aims to explore how energy innovations and updated utility systems will support the next decade of technological growth.".

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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps

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Autonomous Key is a $9 NFC device and app designed to reduce screen time by requiring a physical scan to unlock distracting apps. Unlike software-only blockers, it adds physical friction to discourage mindless scrolling. Compatible with Android and iOS, it features AI-powered habit tracking without subscription fees. While some NFC scanning issues exist, the affordable tool offers a tangible alternative to willpower-based digital detoxing.

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Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence partners with Nvidia to scale its AI research

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Safe Superintelligence (SSI), founded by former OpenAI lead Ilya Sutskever, has partnered with Nvidia to scale its research. The deal includes a multi-billion dollar investment and access to the Vera Rubin GPU platform, significantly increasing SSI's compute resources. Focused on building safe, aligned artificial superintelligence without commercial distractions, the startup is valued at $32 billion and aims to advance foundational AI reasoning and safety techniques.

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Ex-Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain Launches Wealth Management Startup Atyx.AI

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Former Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain and ex-Microsoft researcher Debopam Bhattacharjee have launched Atyx.AI, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup. The bootstrapped venture aims to reimagine wealth management for affluent customers using an AI-first approach. Jain, a serial entrepreneur whose previous companies were acquired by PhonePe, partners with Bhattacharjee, a PhD from ETH Zurich, to build a platform that breaks traditional barriers in the private wealth industry.

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Enigma raises $70M to make controlling a robot as easy as adjusting the volume

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Enigma, a new robotics startup, has raised $70 million to develop intuitive human-robot interaction interfaces. Unlike other companies focusing on model capabilities, Enigma aims to discover how humans naturally communicate with machines. The company is launching a global online experiment using over 100 proprietary robots to gather data. Founded by Jonathan Jacobi and Gal Niv, Enigma is already partnering with firms in healthcare, logistics, and entertainment.

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Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time

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Snapchat has launched "Now Playing," a new Snap Map feature allowing users to share real-time music listening via Spotify. Users can discover songs from friends or save tracks from Spotlight videos directly to their Spotify accounts. The feature includes various privacy controls, such as the ability to pause sharing or limit visibility. This update aims to enhance social music discovery, competing with similar tools on TikTok and Instagram.

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Delhi HC Restrains ‘Zepto Finance’ From Using Zepto Trademark

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The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction against "Zepto Finance," restraining it from using the "Zepto" trademark due to consumer confusion and trademark infringement. The court found that the quick commerce startup had established significant goodwill since 2021. This legal victory comes as Zepto expands its financial services and prepares for an IPO, with a potential valuation of around $5.1 billion, to fund further growth.

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Commerical EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility raises Rs 50 Cr

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Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has raised Rs 50 crore in a funding round co-led by Securocorp Securities. The capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, enhance research and development, and grow its nationwide dealer network. With a valuation between Rs 1,775 crore and Rs 2,833 crore, OSM serves major clients like Amazon and Flipkart, reporting FY26 revenue of approximately Rs 333 crore.

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B2B food supply platform Urban Harvest secures Rs 341 Cr funding

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Urban Harvest, a B2B food supply platform operated by Momentum Private Limited, has raised Rs 341.4 crore in a Series D funding round from 58 investors. Founded in 2019, the company provides fresh produce and kitchen essentials to 16,000 restaurants monthly. The capital will fuel expansion into Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. Having turned profitable with FY26 revenue of Rs 385 crore, Urban Harvest targets Rs 1,500 crore by FY27.

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Why Enterprise Trust Is India’s Next AI Growth Frontier

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Enterprise AI is shifting its focus from model capability to data trust and control. Recent security concerns highlight that "zero data retention" is often a promise rather than an architectural reality. To address this, enterprises are adopting a five-layer trust framework covering models, learning, gateways, perimeters, and verification. This shift creates significant opportunities for AI-native security and on-premise solutions, particularly for Indian AI startups and IT firms.

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Can TakeMe2Space Build The AWS Of Space?

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Hyderabad-based startup TakeMe2Space is developing orbital computing infrastructure to process AI models and satellite data directly in space. By reducing the need to transmit raw data to Earth, the company aims to lower costs and latency. After a failed PSLV mission, the startup plans a new launch via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in October to scale its OrbitLab platform and build a constellation of compute satellites.

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IndiaMART To Invest ₹65 Cr More In Fleetx, Raise Stake To 25.8%

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IndiaMART InterMESH is investing approximately ₹65 crore in fleet management startup Fleetx, increasing its stake to 25.8%. This move aligns with IndiaMART's strategy to expand its SaaS portfolio beyond its core B2B marketplace. Fleetx provides AI-powered logistics software and reported FY25 revenue of ₹77.8 crore. This investment follows IndiaMART's previous funding rounds in 2022 and 2025, amid mixed investor sentiment regarding IndiaMART's subscriber growth.

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Number of Indians with income above Rs 100 Cr crosses 500 mark in FY26

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Data from the Ministry of Finance reveals that the number of individuals reporting annual incomes exceeding Rs 100 crore rose by 40% between FY25 and FY26, reaching 576 people. While the Hurun Global Rich List shows an increase in billionaires, debates over income inequality persist. The World Inequality Report 2026 highlights significant disparities, though the government disputes this, citing a decreasing Gini coefficient in recent expenditure surveys.

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Most Indian launch startups buy their engines. Cosmicport is building its own

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Cosmicport, a Tamil Nadu-based startup founded in 2023, aims to expand India's small satellite launch capacity. The company is developing the Mach Blue launch vehicle powered by Cryonix, a reusable methane-oxygen engine. Following a successful cryogenic ignition trial in July 2026, Cosmicport plans to demonstrate reusability by 2027 and begin commercial launches by 2029. The firm receives institutional support from accelerators and guidance from an ISRO veteran.

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Enerzolve is building Indian silicon and power electronics for the country's electricity grid

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"Enerzolve, a Bengaluru-based startup founded by industry veterans Abhay Adya and Anupam Kumar Bhatt, aims to localize India's electricity grid hardware. The company focuses on smart grid systems and energy storage, utilizing a full-stack approach to develop intellectual property for local conditions. Having raised $5.1 million in seed funding, Enerzolve is now building its engineering teams and pursuing critical certifications to serve utility customers.".

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Exsure is working on a way to make chemotherapy less toxic, backed by peer-reviewed research

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Exsure, a Bhubaneswar-based biotech company founded in 2021, is developing an exosome-based delivery platform to target cancer cells and stem cells more precisely than traditional chemotherapy. This approach aims to reduce damage to healthy tissue and prevent disease recurrence. Currently in preclinical development, the company funds its long-term research by selling laboratory reagents. Exsure recently raised Rs 3 crore in seed funding to advance its non-clinical studies.

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IPO-Bound PhonePe Posts ₹2,792 Cr Loss In FY26, Revenue Up 11.5% YoY

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PhonePe's net loss widened by 62% to ₹2,792 crore in FY26, despite an 11.5% rise in operating revenue to ₹7,920.5 crore. Total expenses surged 16% to ₹10,588.5 crore, driven by higher employee costs, increased marketing spend, and one-time write-offs from Indus Appstore and Pincode. Amidst these profitability challenges, the fintech giant has deferred its IPO plans while continuing to expand its merchant payments and financial services offerings.

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Heat kills electronics. So, a materials scientist in Bengaluru spent a decade solving the problem

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Bengaluru-based startup Helionis Labs is developing a domestic alternative to imported dielectric materials used in insulated metal substrates. Founded by Tarun Jha, the company utilizes an additive manufacturing process to print proprietary dielectric material directly onto aluminum, improving heat dissipation for LEDs, electric vehicles, and telecom equipment. After raising pre-seed funding from Transition VC, Helionis is now piloting its technology with major Indian LED manufacturers.

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CBDT’s Crypto Asset Reporting Guidance Raises Compliance Bar For Exchanges

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The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) guidance, requiring crypto service providers to report specified transactions via Form 167 starting in 2026. The framework focuses on increasing visibility into cross-border activities and verifying users' tax residency. While it aligns India with global transparency standards, the guidance does not introduce new taxes or determine the legality of virtual digital assets in India.

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