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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every entrepreneur dreams of building more than a brand. They want to build a movement — something agile and mobile, powered not just by a product, but by people. A self-sustaining community where culture fuels connection, and connection fuels growth.That’s what Nick Ansom created with the Hoopbus in Los Angeles. Now, he’s taking that vision global.The Hoopbus was born out of one of Ansom’s earliest basketball creations: the Venice Basketball League, a grassroots pro-am tournament launched nearly two decades ago on Venice Beach. What began as a vibrant gathering of hoopers from…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We hear it all the time: work hard, chip away a little at a time, take the first step. But when the rubber meets the road, do people actually do this? Lately, it seems like procrastination has become a more and more relevant issue. Is it that we are stretched too thin? Adding more to our plate until our schedules are too demanding? Maybe we’ve gone too far the other way — relying too much on modern technologies for efficiency? Have we lost a certain mental fortitude that previously spurred action because…

From early childhood development to specialized tutoring and test prep, the education franchise sector continues to thrive — proving that learning is always in demand. These brands aren’t just teaching kids their ABCs or boosting math scores; they’re building confidence, opening doors and helping students reach their full potential.Each year, Entrepreneur ranks the strongest franchise opportunities across industries, and these 10 education brands earned their place among the 2025 Franchise 500 rankings. They combine proven business models, scalable systems and a mission-driven approach that appeals to entrepreneurs who want to make an impact while building a sustainable business. From global…

India has achieved its ambitious climate target of having 50% of its cumulative installed electricity capacity from non-fossil-based sources five years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, he said, “When the world today worries about global warming, India had decided that by 2030, we would increase the contribution of clean energy (to cumulative installed power capacity) to 50% in the country.”Look at the capability and determination of my fellow citizens that the goal we had set for 2030, we achieved in 2025 itself, five years ahead of schedule… We…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the longest by any prime minister in India’s history.Modi broke his own 98-minute record from the 78th Independence Day last year.His longest Independence Day speech before 2024 was 96 minutes in 2016, while his shortest speech was in 2017 when he spoke for 56 minutes.On India’s 79th Independence Day, Modi also broke Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering 12 consecutive speeches from Red Fort, standing next only to Jawaharlal Nehru, who delivered 17 Independence Day addresses in a row.Modi delivered his first…

On the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, India stands tall with newfound confidence. In the early decades of freedom, the nation laid foundations through infrastructure, the Green Revolution, and industrialisation. The wave of Information Technology (IT) followed, earning India global recognition.Now, in the third decade of the 21st century, India is at yet another historic turning point—where entrepreneurship, startups, and advanced technology are driving the nation towards self-reliance and innovation. Today’s India is not just a consumer, but a producer of cutting-edge solutions.From defence to semiconductors, from robotics to Artificial Intelligence (AI), from deep tech to space research—India is…

NuVentures, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Venk Krishnan, has made an undisclosed investment in the AI unicorn Perplexity AI. The VC, with its India headquarters in Bengaluru, did not disclose the investment value in Perplexity, which was made through a secondary transaction. It also claimed it has seen a rapid rise in the value of its investment. In a conversation with YourStory, NuVentures Founder Venk Krishnan said, “Our investment in Perplexity gives us access to the larger ecosystem of AI startups in the US.”Founded in 2022, with one of its founders being IIT Madras alumni Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity has emerged as…

India, by many accounts, will be the fourth-largest economy after surpassing Japan this year and is poised to overtake Germany to become the third-largest in the coming years. Against this impressive backdrop, a critical question arises: will size alone make it a developed nation by the centenary year of its independence in 2047? Not unless its most impoverished states—especially Bihar—catch up. A Viksit Bharat is impossible without a Viksit Bihar.India has made significant strides in addressing many of the challenges of the previous century—improving roads, expanding electricity access, and ensuring access to clean water. The country’s share in global nominal…

The first made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Modi said that six semiconductor units are already on the ground and four new units have been given the green signal.”By the end of this year, made in India, made by the people of India, made in India chips will come to the market,” Modi said.PM Modi described the 21st century as a technology-driven century, stressing that countries at the forefront of technology will enjoy greater success. He connected…