AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.

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AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.

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The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it

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"TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is seeking volunteers for its event from October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Participants gain insider access to startup culture, networking opportunities with founders and venture capitalists, and knowledge of event logistics. In exchange for committing at least 12 hours and attending a mandatory orientation on October 12, volunteers receive free general admission for all three days of the conference.".

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Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M from Prosus

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Sachin Bansal's financial services company, Navi Limited, has raised $100 million from Prosus in its first institutional funding round. Founded in 2018, Navi provides loans, insurance, mutual funds, and UPI payments, with assets under management exceeding Rs 13,000 crore. The company reached consolidated profitability in the fourth quarter of FY26. This investment, pending regulatory approvals, reflects Prosus's confidence in Navi's technology-driven approach and scaling capabilities.

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Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.

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Tesla and startups like Base Power are competing in the home battery market, utilizing virtual power plants (VPPs) to lower consumer costs. VPPs aggregate distributed batteries to support the grid during peak demand, offering a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional peaker plants. Driven by AI data centers and electrification, the VPP market is projected to reach $30 billion by 2033, providing critical grid resiliency and speed.

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DevSparks Chennai returns: Explore AI for the physical world, manufacturing, and deeptech

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"DevSparks 2026 arrives in Chennai on September 12 at the Hyatt Regency, gathering over 500 developers and technology leaders. The summit will focus on integrating AI into deeptech, manufacturing, and robotics, featuring experts from Zoho and other leading firms. This event leverages Chennai's unique position as a hub for both SaaS and industrial engineering, supported by the Tamil Nadu government's deeptech initiatives and IIT Madras.".

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CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach

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<summary> Health data giant CareCloud confirmed hackers stole personal and medical records of over 3.75 million people. The March data

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Cashfree FY26: Revenue Inches Closer To ₹1,000 Cr Mark, Loss Narrows

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Cashfree Payments saw its operating revenue surge 51.1% to ₹967 crore in FY26, nearing the ₹1,000 crore mark. The fintech soonicorn reduced its net losses by 23.1% to ₹118.5 crore, driven by strong growth in payment gateway commissions. Despite rising total expenses of ₹1,090.9 crore, the company continues to diversify its offerings into cross-border payments and AI-driven agentic payments, serving over 20 lakh businesses globally.

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Investcorp acquires 20Cube to expand its presence in India’s growing logistics market

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Investcorp acquired 20Cube 3PL Solutions, India's contract logistics business, for Rs 500 crore, highlighting growing investor interest in the sector. Investcorp plans an additional Rs 500-750 crore investment to expand the platform and acquire complementary businesses. The founders will continue leading 20Cube, which aims to significantly increase its warehousing footprint from 7 million to over 20 million square feet amidst India's modernizing supply chains and rising demand.

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You can Venmo your college tuition, for some reason

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PayPal and its subsidiary Venmo are partnering with education payment platforms Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet to allow students and families to pay college tuition through their apps. This integration aims to provide a more flexible and seamless payment experience for thousands of institutions. By offering these familiar digital payment options, the companies hope to reduce friction and make the tuition payment process more accessible.

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Zaggle Shares Surge Over 12% After Vijay Kedia’s Firm Buys 1.48% Stake

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Zaggle shares surged over 12% after Kedia Securities, led by Vijay Kedia, acquired a 1.48% stake for ₹32.94 crore. This recovery follows a recent slump triggered by a sharp decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹17.5 crore and a dismissed ₹4.09 crore income-tax appeal. The company attributed lower profitability to acquisition costs for Dice Enterprises and Rio.Money, alongside increased employee expenses and capitalized costs.

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Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 65 Cr funding led by Inflexor Ventures

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Butterfly Learnings, an Indian paediatric behavioural healthcare platform, has raised Rs 65 crore in a pre-Series B funding round led by Inflexor Ventures. The company, founded by Dr. Sonam Kothari and Dr. Abhishek Sen, aims to provide coordinated care for children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The capital will be used to expand its network of centres, enhance its technology platform, and commercialise a proprietary early autism screening solution.

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Why Dogsee Chew Refused A UK Distributor’s Demand To Drop ‘Made In India’

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Pet wellness brand Dogsee Chew rejected a UK distributor's request to remove "Made in India" labels, instead leveraging its Himalayan origins to build a global identity. Now operating in over 30 countries, the company generates 95% of its revenue from exports. This shift reflects a broader trend of Indian brands utilizing authenticity and craftsmanship to compete internationally, moving from simple exporting to establishing premium global brand recognition.

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How AI Helped The Bear House Grow Its Conversions 5X

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AI shopping agents are transforming ecommerce by shifting from product discovery to intent-led shopping. By leveraging consumer preferences and context, platforms like Glance enable brands to personalize recommendations and streamline the purchase journey. For example, The Bear House saw conversions increase fivefold and returns drop by 20% after implementing these tools. This shift encourages brands to prioritize solving customer intent over traditional website traffic strategies.

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Butterfly Learnings Raises ₹65 Cr To Scale Neurodivergent Care Network

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Butterfly Learnings, a Mumbai-based healthtech startup focusing on neurodevelopmental care, has raised ₹65 crore in a pre-Series B round led by Inflexor Ventures. The company plans to expand its network of therapy centers beyond Maharashtra and scale its AI-powered autism screening tool, Get SET Early. With over 90 existing centers, the startup aims to enhance accessibility for children with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral health challenges.

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Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance has launched the Activ Yuva Plan, specifically designed for Gen Z and young professionals. Moving beyond traditional hospitalization, the plan rewards healthy habits like exercise and sleep through HealthReturns™, which can offset premiums. It offers comprehensive coverage including OPD, mental health services, and short-stay treatments. Additional features like Yuva Credit and Travel ON/OFF ensure the policy evolves with the user's lifestyle and future needs.

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Why The Future Of Indian Retail Is Omnichannel

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Indian consumers are adopting a multi-channel shopping approach, blending Instagram discovery, ecommerce price comparisons, and offline trials before purchasing via D2C platforms. While quick commerce is replacing traditional kirana stores for convenience-led categories, products requiring physical trial still depend on offline retail. To achieve growth, brands must maintain a presence across all touchpoints, integrating quick commerce, ecommerce, and physical stores to meet diverse consumer behaviors.

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Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

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Relativity Networks has raised $22 million in funding and secured a $40 million order to deploy hollow-core fiber technology. Unlike traditional glass fiber, this technology uses a vacuum chamber to transmit data 30% faster, significantly reducing latency. This innovation allows AI data centers to span larger distances and connect multiple campuses, helping developers overcome power and geographical constraints as compute projects continue to scale.

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Fast-approval health insurance policies in India: Plans, benefits, and who should consider them

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"Fast-approval health insurance policies in India, such as those from Star Health, ACKO, HDFC, and ICICI Lombard, offer immediate coverage without traditional waiting periods. These plans provide essential financial protection against rising medical inflation and enable prompt access to preventive care and surgery. When selecting a policy, consumers should evaluate the sum insured and verify the insurer's claim settlement ratio through IRDAI to ensure reliable coverage.".

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CtrlS DataCenters Nets ₹250 Cr From Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath, Sreeram Reddy Vanga

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CtrlS DataCentres has raised ₹250 crore in equity funding from Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath and Kofluence cofounder Sreeram Reddy Vanga. The company aims to expand its infrastructure to meet India's rising AI-driven demand from enterprises and hyperscalers. This follows a ₹7,000 crore commitment from CPP Investments at a $4.8 billion valuation. CtrlS plans to reach 4 GW of capacity by 2031 while expanding internationally.

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D2C Brands Should Use Quick Commerce Gains To Scale General Trade: Veeba’s Viraj Bahl

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"Veeba founder Viraj Bahl advises D2C brands to leverage the quick commerce boom for visibility and rapid scaling while reinvesting those gains into general trade for long-term sustainability. While quick commerce drives growth, Bahl emphasizes that traditional kirana stores remain critical, accounting for over 70% of Veeba's business. He also highlighted the importance of managing marketing expenditures based on past failures to ensure sustainable expansion.".

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