When you open WhatsApp today, it feels almost like opening a digital time capsule. The same green-and-white theme. The same chat bubbles. The same double ticks and familiar call buttons. In an era when apps regularly overhaul their designs for “freshness,” WhatsApp has barely touched its look since 2014. And...
In India, we often think a good boss is the one who keeps checking on you all the time — calling, following up, making sure you are working every minute. But Steve Jobs, the legendary founder of Apple, believed something totally different. For Jobs, the best teams were self-managing. He...
Funny, isn’t it? You start a business, and suddenly your phone fills up with messages from friends who “love” what you’re doing. They say they support you, they’re proud of you, and they’re cheering from the sidelines. But when it’s time to actually buy something? Silence. Or better yet, the...
In recent years, India’s startup ecosystem has witnessed tremendous excitement, followed by equally startling setbacks. According to recent data from Tracxn, over 28,000 Indian startups shut down in just two years—15,921 in 2023 and another 12,717 in 2024. This sharp increase dwarfs the 2,300 closures recorded between 2019 and 2022....
In the vast world of entrepreneurship, there are two kinds of people: the Problem-Solvers and the Problem-Creators. And no — this isn’t about villains and heroes. In fact, both types have built billion-dollar companies. But here’s the twist — knowing which one you are can change the way you build...
Most people chase wealth like a mirage — always just out of reach. The formula drilled into us is simple: Study hard → Get a good job → Save more → Invest → Retire rich. But what if that entire formula is backwards? Welcome to the world of reverse psychology...
💸 While Silicon Valley Sinks, the Oracle of Omaha Rises In an era when tech moguls are watching their net worths plummet like crypto coins on a bad news day, one man quietly walks away with billions more in his pocket — Warren Buffett. Yes, he did it again. While...
When Shark Tank India premiered on Sony TV, it sparked a revolution. It wasn’t just a show; it was a national movement. The prime-time reality series became a window into the world of startups and business strategies for millions of Indians, many of whom had never heard terms like “valuation”...
Haldiram’s, a name synonymous with Indian snacks and sweets, has recently attracted significant investments from global firms. Singapore’s Temasek acquired a 10% stake, valuing the company at $10 billion. Following this, Alpha Wave Global is in advanced talks to purchase a 6% stake for approximately $600 million, maintaining the same...
Urban Company, a prominent player in the home services sector, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking service—Insta Maids—that promises to deliver domestic help to your doorstep within 15 minutes. This initiative, currently in its pilot phase in Mumbai, signifies the company’s entry into the burgeoning quick commerce arena, traditionally dominated by...
