KKR Backs BookMyShow As Live Entertainment Becomes Its Next Growth Engine

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KKR Backs BookMyShow As Live Entertainment Becomes Its Next Growth Engine

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India’s live entertainment market is entering a new phase, and BookMyShow is at the centre of it. The company has.

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Google’s latest AI weather model gives you no excuse to forget your umbrella

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Google DeepMind and Google Research have launched WeatherNext 3, a high-resolution AI weather forecasting model. Outperforming traditional government systems and other AI models, it offers 5km resolution and improved rain predictions. The model integrates raw satellite data for hourly updates and will power Google Search, Maps, and Gemini. This advancement promises more accessible, accurate forecasts, potentially benefiting global agriculture and renewable energy projects in underserved regions.

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HDB region can drive Karnataka’s tech-led growth, says Priyank Kharge

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Karnataka is expanding its technology growth beyond Bengaluru by developing the Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi (HDB) corridor. The state aims to attract 35 large companies, 10 Global Capability Centres, and 100 startups within five years. Supported by a Rs 25 crore seed fund and new infrastructure, the region leverages strengths in aerospace, research, and electronics. This strategy seeks to distribute economic opportunities and innovation across North Karnataka's diverse districts.

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AMD, Delhi University partner to train 10,000 students in AI

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AMD and the University of Delhi have partnered to train approximately 10,000 students in artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies over the coming year. Through the 'AI Engage Developer Program,' participants will gain hands-on access to AMD's ROCm AI software platform, GPU cloud credits, and technical workshops. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, strengthening India's pipeline of skilled AI developers.

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Kalaari Capital opens applications for investor fellowship programme

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The fellowship programme provides participants exposure to different aspects of venture investing and helps build their analytical, research and writing capabilities.

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Indian employees are taking the lead in defining the future of work: Microsoft study

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The Microsoft 2026 Work Trend Index identifies India as a global leader in AI workforce transformation. Approximately 32% of Indian AI users are "frontier professionals" who manage complex automated workflows, doubling the global average. Indian workers prioritize human judgment and critical thinking over total automation. Major IT firms like TCS and Infosys are scaling these tools, reporting significant productivity gains and widespread employee adoption across enterprises.

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Why does stopping mid-chapter feel so wrong to your brain

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Stopping mid-chapter feels uncomfortable because the human brain naturally seeks closure. This psychological drive is amplified by the Zeigarnik Effect, where unfinished tasks create mental tension and remain memorable. Additionally, authors use suspense and emotional investment to keep readers engaged. Since chapters serve as natural narrative units, interrupting them disrupts the flow, often leading readers to stay up late to resolve the lingering tension.

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India’s Stratosphere Is Up For Grabs, Can Red Balloon Make The Uncharted Skies Commercially Viable?

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Red Balloon Aerospace, founded by former Skyroot executives, is developing near-space platforms to utilize the stratosphere for communications, earth observation, and disaster management. By deploying superpressure balloons, aerostats, and solar-powered airships, the Indian startup aims to bridge the gap between aviation and orbital space. Their innovative nanocomposite materials enable long-duration flights, offering a cost-effective alternative to satellites and ground networks for diverse global applications.

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TikTok comments are getting more interactive with voice comments, polls, and more

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"TikTok is enhancing its comment sections with new interactive features to increase user engagement. The updates include voice comments for users 18 and older, comment polls for creators, photo carousels allowing up to nine images, and Live Photo comments. These tools aim to transform comment sections into interactive spaces. TikTok will implement these features globally over the next month, ensuring all content adheres to its Community Guidelines.".

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Volunteer at TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston

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"The TechCrunch Founder Summit, formerly All Stage, returns to Boston on November 4th. Organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with registration, speaker coordination, and event setup for approximately 1,100 attendees. Selected volunteers receive a summit ticket, a pass to Disrupt 2027, and access to expert-led workshops. Interested individuals must apply by October 19th to gain professional event experience and behind-the-scenes insight into a world-renowned startup event.".

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The Ayurveda Co shuts down after raising Rs 125 Cr; founder says it expanded too fast

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D2C beauty brand The Ayurveda Co (TAC) is formally shutting down after ceasing operations in July 2025. Despite raising approximately Rs 125 crore in venture capital and reaching 20 lakh consumers, the company failed due to unsustainable rapid expansion and premature hiring. Co-founder Param Bhargava attributed the collapse to strategic missteps. The brand once employed over 1,000 people and achieved an annual GMV exceeding Rs 150 crore.

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Swiggy Narrows CREW’s Focus To Travel After Year-Long Concierge Pilot

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Swiggy has pivoted its CREW platform from a general lifestyle concierge to a dedicated personal travel concierge. Available exclusively to paid subscribers via invitation, the service combines AI and human expertise to provide 24/7 global assistance for flights, stays, and visa processing. This strategic shift targets affluent consumers, aiming to bridge the gap between booking and experience as part of Swiggy's broader experimentation to enhance user stickiness.

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Nvidia confirms it will buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion

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Nvidia has acquired Hugging Face for $12.93 billion to expand its influence in the AI ecosystem. Hugging Face, a hub for millions of models and developers, will remain an open platform supporting various frameworks and compute providers. CEO Jensen Huang emphasized that Nvidia compute is not required for the platform. The deal allows Nvidia to better align the open-source ecosystem with its hardware and sell unused capacity.

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Alipay+’s UPI Linkup Stalled Over Security, Data Concerns: Report

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India has stalled the proposed linkage between Alipay+ and UPI due to national security, data-security, and money-laundering concerns. The integration would have allowed Indian travelers to use UPI at over 150 million Alipay+ merchants abroad and enabled international visitors to pay in India. Despite UPI's global expansion into markets like Singapore and France, the Indian government remains cautious of the platform's Chinese origins and potential data misuse.

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As Enterprise AI Starts Charging For Work, Owning The Outcomes Becomes The Contest

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Enterprise AI is shifting from token-based pricing to outcome-based models, where buyers pay for successful tasks rather than usage. This transition makes AI agents the primary interface, potentially granting vendors greater pricing power and a share of created value. To maintain control and reduce costs, enterprises are adopting open-weight models on private infrastructure. This creates a significant opportunity for Indian firms to lead in domain-specific AI implementation.

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slice Eyes $100 Mn Funding At 60% Valuation Cut As Bank Valuation Takes Shape

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Fintech unicorn slice is raising approximately $100 million in funding at a valuation of $450 million to $465 million, a sharp decline from its previous $1.25 billion valuation. The round, backed by Neo Group, Kado Global, and Moore Strategic Ventures, follows slice's merger with North East Small Finance Bank. Despite the valuation dip, the company reported a net profit of ₹50.9 crore in Q1 FY27, showing strong growth.

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Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport

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Amazon-owned Zoox is expanding its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas to include rides to and from Harry Reid International Airport starting Thursday. Following a federal safety exemption allowing commercial operations, Zoox now offers convenient pick-ups near baggage claim, gaining an edge over Uber and Lyft. While Zoox currently leads airport access, Tesla, Uber, and Waymo also received permits to operate robotaxis in Clark County.

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10 Lessons from The Courage to Be Disliked on living freely

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"The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga introduces Adlerian psychology through a dialogue between a philosopher and a youth. The book argues that individuals are not defined by their past and should stop seeking external validation. By separating their tasks from others and focusing on personal growth and community contribution, readers can achieve true freedom and happiness through self-acceptance and present-moment living.

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Zerodha Gets SEBI Nod For Merchant Banking, To Focus On New-Age IPOs

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Zerodha has obtained SEBI approval to operate as a merchant banker through its subsidiary, Zerodha Corporate Advisors. The firm plans to manage IPOs and provide equity fundraising advice, specifically for new-age companies. This diversification follows a decline in brokerage revenue and rising competition from Groww. Despite these challenges, Zerodha's net profit grew slightly in FY26, and the company continues expanding its product portfolio and NRI services.

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Everstone Capital-Backed Wingify Ropes In Ex-Dayforce Mehernaz Dalal As CFO

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SaaS company Wingify has appointed Mehernaz Dalal, former Dayforce APAC CFO, as its new Chief Financial Officer. With 26 years of experience, Dalal will collaborate with CEO Sparsh Gupta and Everstone Capital to drive the company's next growth phase. This appointment follows Wingify's merger with AB Tasty, creating a digital experience platform valued at over $500 million with annual revenues exceeding $100 million and 4,000 global customers.

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