Mana Village: Now India's First, Not Last
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
Discover why Mana, a Himalayan village in Uttarakhand, has been symbolically rebranded from 'India's Last Village' to 'India's First Village'. Explore its culture, treks, and sacred sites.
TiECon Mangaluru 2026, on National Startup Day, will gather 500+ delegates to showcase coastal Karnataka's startup potential. Discover 30 high-growth startups and the vision for 4000 startups by 2034.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Gumla DC Prerna Dixit visited the remote Karamdon-Asurtoli village, addressing long-pending road connectivity and welfare schemes for PVTG communities. A DPR for a bridge and an Aadhaar camp were ordered. Read more.
IIT Delhi launches its third cohort of the Executive Programme in Robotics, a 5-month course for professionals. Learn AI, IoT, and automation skills for the booming robotics market, projected to hit $111 billion by 2030. Apply now!
Savitribai Phule Pune University will fund colleges up to Rs 14,000 to host young entrepreneurs for interactive talks in February, aiming to boost innovation and startup awareness among students.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
Haryana's Kushal Business Challenge summit in Panchkula saw 66 student teams receive Rs 1 lakh each to boost their startups. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda hailed the initiative as key to a developed India. Read more.
The XLR8AR 2026 startup event in Jaipur ignited investor interest worth Rs 5 crore and forged key international partnerships, boosting Rajasthan's innovation ecosystem. Discover the key deals and collaborations.
Discover Babojola, a model village in Mayurbhanj where cleanliness is a way of life, enforced by CCTV and celebrated with a unique festival on Feb 15-16. Read its inspiring story.
Goa's empowered committee, led by CM Pramod Sawant, approved seed capital for 8 innovative startups from 27 applicants. The state also funded 10 student tech projects, boosting its startup ecosystem.
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches a citizen response programme to gather public ideas for making Kerala a manufacturing & services hub. Public urged to participate.
Himachal Pradesh launches the 3-day MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla on Jan 3, featuring Startup Awards and a cultural evening to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth in the state. Read more.
Delhi content strategist Divyanshi Dhouni's Instagram post about counting women on fingers at a startup event ignites a crucial conversation on inclusion and active effort needed in India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A 16-year-old Indian-origin startup founder in Canada faced threats from a customer over a 30-second technical issue. Om Patel's story highlights the challenges young entrepreneurs face. Read more about the incident and community support.
Meta acquires Singapore-based AI startup Manus to boost its AI capabilities. Learn about the deal's details, Manus's technology, and what it means for the future of AI.
Indian Army launches intensive training for Village Defence Guards in Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab valley. Volunteers, including women, learn weapon handling and self-defence to protect villages. Read more.
Bihar's Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit met founders of four state-based startups to discuss challenges and solutions for boosting entrepreneurship. Read about the key discussions and future plans.
2025 saw 730 Indian startups shut down, including big names like Dunzo and BluSmart. Explore the reasons behind the failures and what it means for the ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
ICSI has announced the CS June 2026 exam schedule for Executive & Professional programmes. Exams from June 1-7, 2026. Check key dates, timings, and how to download the official timetable.
Former US President Donald Trump issues a direct warning to Iran, threatening severe consequences if it revives missile and nuclear programmes. Full analysis of the escalating tensions.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
Dhruv Amin and Marcus Lowe shut their profitable startup to bet on AI. Their new company, Anything, is now valued at $100 million. Discover their incredible journey.
An Indian-origin startup CEO alleges a $3 million extortion plot using stolen data. In travel, West Bengal outranks Goa & Kerala for foreign tourists. Read the latest updates.
StartupTN launches Gramam Thorum Puthozhil scheme, establishing rural startup communities in 8 central Tamil Nadu villages. Each eligible for ₹1 lakh subsidy to boost local tech & agri entrepreneurship.
Uttar Pradesh government and Centre inject Rs 18.29 crore into Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) for 2025-26 to foster rural self-reliance and job creation. Read how this scheme empowers women SHGs.
Jungle Teenkoniya Number Teen in Gorakhpur is now UP's first Jal Arpan village under Har Ghar Jal. Every home has 24x7 tap water. Read about this sustainable water model.
Pune-based deep-tech startup Quintrans, founded by four MIT-WPU engineers, raises $750K pre-seed funding. The capital will fuel R&D and expansion of their indigenous linear motion systems.
Sophrosyne Technologies, a health-tech semiconductor startup, sets up its R&D centre in Udupi, Karnataka. It raised $2M seed funding, plans to expand its team to over 50. Read more about this Silicon Beach expansion.