Why Starting Matters More Than Waiting for the Perfect Plan

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Why Starting Matters More Than Waiting for the Perfect Plan

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Plato’s assertion that the beginning is the most important part of any work emphasizes that the first step establishes momentum and direction. While fear and perfectionism often lead to procrastination, confidence and clarity typically emerge through action rather than preparation. By focusing on small, consistent steps instead of perfect conditions, individuals can build the necessary habits and foundations required to achieve long-term success and meaningful accomplishments.

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Edtech Klassroom’s Shares List At 7% Premium To Issue Price

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Fusion Klassroom Edutech debuted on the BSE SME platform at ₹170, representing a 6.9% premium over its ₹159 issue price. The stock later reached ₹178.50. The company raised ₹39 crore through an IPO consisting of a fresh issue and an offer for sale, which was oversubscribed. Proceeds will be utilized for technology upgrades, content development, marketing, and debt repayment, testing market appetite for the edtech sector.

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Athleisure brand BlissClub bags Rs 160 Cr to expand product range, retail footprint

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"Bengaluru-based athleisure brand BlissClub has raised Rs 160 crore in a funding round led by Singularity AMC, with participation from founders and existing investors Elevation Capital and Eight Roads Ventures. The company plans to use the capital to expand its product categories, grow its offline retail network, and enhance product development. Since 2020, BlissClub has evolved into an omnichannel brand, recently expanding into the menswear segment.".

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Jammu & Kashmir's startup reckoning: What the next chapter demands

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Jammu & Kashmir has established a startup foundation through policy, incubators, and funding. However, the region must now shift focus from participation metrics to sustainable outcomes like revenue and job creation. Key challenges include improving market access, securing follow-on capital, and reducing geographic disparities between urban centers and remote districts. Ongoing initiatives, including investor summits and expanded university incubators, aim to build a competitive, scalable ecosystem.

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Instant Help’s Fight Against Cash Burn, Pixxel’s Next Upgrade & More

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Fixing Instant Services’ Unit Economics The battle for India’s instant home services is on. Players are clocking record orders, raising.

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Why India’s spacetech sector is outpacing the rest of deeptech

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India's deeptech sector struggles with commercialization, but spacetech has successfully scaled hardware. This success stems from a global market focus, support from ISRO and IN-SPACe, and a pre-existing supply chain. Other industries, like semiconductors, could benefit from similar government-led anchor customer models. However, Indian spacetech must still improve hardware performance and diversify markets to match global leaders and ensure long-term competitiveness.

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Shiprocket trims IPO size; Cresa’s creative fix for sanitary pad disposal

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India's deeptech sector is seeing growth, with Mitti Labs and Solinas Integrity securing funding and Piper Serica launching the Bharat Tech Fund. Mumbai and Hyderabad are becoming global data center hubs, though Google's Visakhapatnam project faces opposition. Shiprocket has reduced its IPO size to Rs 1,617.6 crore. Additionally, Cresa introduced biodegradable sanitary pads, while Meta reported AI security breaches and Alphabet underwent a leadership overhaul.

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India’s healthcare AI race isn’t about bigger models. It’s about better diagnostics

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AI is bound to have an impact on the future of medicine. But the most valuable thing that AI will do for us will definitely be beyond substituting doctors or automating clinical decisions.

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OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400

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"OpenAI is developing a premium, donut-shaped AI smart speaker in partnership with Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio. Expected to launch in 2027, the high-quality metal device will feature moving parts and a projected price between $300 and $400. While aiming to integrate ChatGPT into homes, OpenAI faces a challenging market and a lawsuit from Apple alleging the theft of trade secrets, which the company denies.".

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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, is offering startups an Exhibit Program to connect with over 10,000 industry leaders. For $12,500, exhibitors receive a table, ten event passes, lead generation tools, and Silver Tier branding. This opportunity allows startups to network with investors and partners. Applications are open until September 25 or until all limited tables are sold out.

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Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

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Vogue World will move to San Francisco next year, marking a shift toward the tech industry's cultural influence. Anna Wintour praised the city's creativity and innovation, though the move reflects Vogue's growing ties with tech billionaires and AI leaders. Previously held in fashion capitals like Paris and Milan, the event's new location highlights the intersection of high fashion and the Silicon Valley elite's evolving style.

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PE Giant TPG Offloads Shadowfax Shares In ₹301 Cr Bulk Deal

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Private equity giant TPG sold Shadowfax shares worth nearly ₹300.6 crore via NewQuest Asia Fund IV, diluting over 18% of its stake. This follows similar profit-booking moves by Flipkart and Eight Roads. The sales come amid a 43.5% surge in share prices over three months, driven by strong Q1 FY27 results, including an eightfold increase in net profit and a 65% year-on-year rise in operating revenue.

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Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims

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Google researchers report that hacking groups, possibly part of a larger collective called UNC6671, are targeting major US financial and investment firms. Using "vishing" techniques, attackers trick employees via phone calls into revealing credentials on spoofed websites. The hackers steal sensitive data to extort ransoms, often ranging from $750,000 to $3 million. One associated cryptocurrency wallet reportedly received approximately $10 million in Bitcoin earlier this year.

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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

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Security researchers at Arctic Wolf discovered that LightSpy, a Chinese-linked spyware, has expanded its reach to over a dozen countries, including the US and Europe. Now a commercial platform targeting governments and militaries, it can steal sensitive data, brick devices, and compromise routers, including those in NATO countries. The modular spyware operates via 117 global servers and was recently linked to a Chinese contractor through a KFC order.

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Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

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"Defense tech company Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to $7.87 billion. Led by investors including WCM Investment Management and Baillie Gifford, the company has now raised approximately $2 billion in total. Hadrian focuses on automated manufacturing facilities for existing military vehicle parts rather than AI weapons, recently opening a $2.4 billion submarine parts facility in Alabama.".

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Mitti Labs Bags $9.5 Mn To Make Rice Cultivation Water-Efficient

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"Climate tech startup Mitti Labs has raised $9.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Aramco Ventures to expand its operations in India, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The company utilizes a GeoAI platform and alternate wetting and drying techniques to help rice farmers reduce water and methane emissions. These verified savings are then sold as carbon credits to enterprises seeking to offset their environmental impact.".

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Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it

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Ford is launching the Fathom, an affordable EV compact pickup priced at $29,945, to revitalize its sales and compete with Chinese EVs. While CEO Jim Farley views it as a pivotal moment, the vehicle faces challenges due to the small compact truck market and strong SUV demand. Rather than a breakout hit, the Fathom may serve as a strategic test for Ford's new Universal EV platform.

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Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups

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Bumble is shifting away from its traditional swipe model to attract Gen Z users through real-world, group-based experiences. The company recently launched "Plans," an app designed for low-pressure, in-person socializing. CEO Whitney Wolfe Heard indicated that a new, more intentional interaction model will eventually replace swiping. Despite these innovations and AI integration, Bumble faces financial challenges, with year-over-year revenue declining by 15.2% and a drop in paying customers.

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ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

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"OpenAI is removing text-based chat limits for all ChatGPT users, introducing the GPT-5.6 Luna model for Free and Go users. These users will also receive a 'Think' button for complex queries. Plus and Pro users gain the upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a thinking slider to adjust reasoning depth. Internal tests show significant reductions in factual errors, with updates rolling out this week and next.".

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IPO-Bound LEAP India Nets ₹744 Cr From Anchor Investors

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Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue on August 7, logistics tech platform LEAP India has.

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