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The month of August began on a positive note for the Indian startup ecosystem, with venture capital (VC) inflow recording a sharp spike largely due to the increased number of deals during the week.The first week of August saw a total inflow of $214 million from 27 deals. In contrast, the previous week saw funding of just $105 million.This week has broken the downtrend over the last four weeks, where the total VC funding on a weekly basis was hovering just around the $100 million mark. Additionally, the number of deals crossed the twenty mark, and there was funding across…

It starts subtly- a drawer you hesitate to open, a desktop filled with random files, a closet crammed with clothes you haven’t worn in years. Over time, these seemingly harmless pockets of clutter become overwhelming, draining your focus, motivation, and even your mental health.Clutter isn’t just about the mess you see. It’s the constant mental weight of “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” It’s the anxiety of not knowing where things are. It’s the guilt of holding onto items, habits, and even relationships that no longer serve your growth.In an age where everything is vying for your attention, notifications, tasks, stuff,…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I believe that reason is the highest expression of leadership. At this level, intelligence and clarity take the lead, while emotional reactivity takes a back seat. It’s here that leaders rise above instinctive responses. This emotional intelligence allows them to process complex information and make smart decisions. Leaders are able to face challenges with precision and composure.But reason goes far beyond being smart. It’s about being able to sift through complexity and spot what’s true. It is about acting in ways that are both logical and aligned with strong values.This level of…

The past few years have seen a rise in the number of startup accelerators in the country. These are programmes that, in a few weeks, help a shortlisted cohort of startups achieve growth and traction at a scale that otherwise would take months to achieve.Among such accelerators is Conquest, BITS Pilani, India’s largest non-diluting startup accelerator, organised entirely by the students of BITS Pilani for early-stage startups from across the country.Conquest operates on a hybrid model, with six weeks of online mentoring followed by an offline week in Bangalore. Typical for accelerators, Conquest also culminates with a Demo Day, a…

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On every episode of How Success Happens, I get to talk to incredible people who have done incredible things despite the many roadblocks and risks entrepreneurs face.This week, I spoke with Kim Perell, a nine-time founder, best-selling author, investor in 100+ companies, and a proud mom of four.If you’re a fan of Entrepreneur, you know Perell from her role as an investor on our show Elevator Pitch, and now she’s gearing up to co-host Entrepreneur’s event of the year, Level Up, in Las Vegas on August 22-23. I will definitely be there, and you should too. (Get tickets here.) Perell…

From Zepto rolling out 10-minute delivery of medicines in four cities after a year-long pilot to Reliance writing off its $200 million investment in Dunzo, YourStory brings today’s headlines that highlight significant developments across the ecosystem.Featured storiesInside India’s push for building indigenous AI modelsIndia is accelerating its push for indigenous AI, with government-backed startups building language and voice models rooted in the country’s 121 languages, cultural nuances, and local data. Flagship efforts from Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai, CoRover.ai, Fractal, and Ola Krutrim signal a shift from AI consumption to AI creation, aiming for sovereignty, inclusivity, and global competitiveness—much like UPI’s impact…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday withdrew the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, and the government will come out with an updated version of the legislation after incorporating changes suggested by the Select Committee.A new version of the Income Tax Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11.The updated version of the Income Tax Bill, according to sources, will incorporate most of the recommendations of the Select Committee.”To avoid confusion by multiple versions of the Bill and to provide a clear and updated version with all changes incorporated, the new version of the Income…

Have you seen those flawless 5 AM morning routines on Instagram? They look good. They feel productive. But they’re also wrecking your real-life progress. In reality, most of us don’t wake up in silk pyjamas with green juice in hand and yoga mats unrolling to the sound of birdsong. We wake up groggy, battling notifications, spilt tea, and chaos before 8 AM.The truth is, real morning routines don’t need to be pretty. They need to work consistently, even on their worst days. Here are 10 brutal truths about morning routines no one wants to admit but everyone should know.Forget 5…

Quick commerce player Zepto launched Zepto Pharmacy, a 10-minute medicine delivery service, in selected areas of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad, CEO and Co-founder Aadit Palicha said in a LinkedIn post on Thursday.Zepto has spent the past 12 months running the service at a small scale to fine-tune customer experience, supply chain, and compliance processes. Palicha said, “Our objective is to keep operational standards extremely high and not scale too rapidly given the complexity of this category.” The quick commerce unicorn joins the ranks of its rivals, offering similar services. While over-the-counter drugs have been available on these platforms…