Startup Originals Team- July 17, 2025
Startup Originals TeamMumbai Cab Drivers Demand Fare Justice as Strike Hits Commuters and Leads to Confrontations
In mid‑July 2025, Mumbai experienced widespread disruption following a two‑day strike by Ola and Uber drivers protesting against low earnings and high commissions. The action brought the city’s ride‑hailing services…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 17, 2025
India achieves solar milestone with 29.8% efficient cell developed by IIT-B startup as Pralhad Joshi calls it a game-changer for the nation
A breakthrough in solar energy from an IIT Bombay‑incubated startup is poised to transform India’s renewable energy landscape. Advanced Renewable Tandem‑Photovoltaics India (ART‑PV India), born out of the National Centre…
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- July 17, 2025
Deepinder Goyal Clarifies LAT Aerospace Has Not Purchased a Private Jet And Shares Vision for Regional Aviation
In a candid statement addressing recent speculation, Zomato co‑founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal firmly refuted reports that LAT Aerospace, a startup he backs had acquired a Bombardier private jet. Emphasizing the…
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- July 16, 2025
Zomato Goes Beyond Delivery with a Tribute to Hustlers Everywhere
Zomato has launched its most aspirational and emotionally resonant campaign to date, featuring Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan, music maestro A.R. Rahman, cricket icon Jasprit Bumrah, and boxing champion Mary…
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- July 16, 2025
Extensive Public Transport Is the Key to Livable Indian Cities, Says Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu
In a bold call to action, Zoho co‑founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has urged Indian policymakers and urban planners to prioritize public transportation over private vehicle expansion. Drawing inspiration…
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- July 16, 2025
Google Gifts Indian Students ₹19,500 Worth of Gemini AI Pro, Absolutely Free for a Year
In a game‑changing move for students in India, Google is offering one year of its premium AI Pro plan-valued at ₹19,500-for free to eligible learners. This initiative, valid until September 15, 2025,…
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- July 16, 2025
Zepto Cafe Rightsizes Expansion Amid Supply Chain and Staffing Hurdles
Zepto’s ambitious 10‑minute food delivery arm, Zepto Cafe, is undergoing significant downsizing in response to persistent supply chain bottlenecks and a shortage of trained kitchen staff. After scaling rapidly across…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 15, 2025
Bridging Disciplines: Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Vision for Cross‑Functional Education
In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chair of the Aditya Birla Group and Chancellor of BITS Pilani, has called for a bold reimagining of our educational…
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- July 15, 2025
EaseMyTrip Co-Founder Pledges ₹1 Crore to Use AI & Google Maps for Bengaluru’s Traffic Woes
Bengaluru’s notorious traffic may finally have a saviour-not from the government, but from the startup world. Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, has stepped forward with a ₹1 crore commitment to…
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- July 14, 2025
$1 Million Up Front, Accel Atoms AI & X Want Indian-Origin Founders Building the Next Tech Moonshots
Accel has unveiled a bold new chapter in its pre-seed initiative, Atoms, announcing a global expansion with a dedicated AI cohort and a new Leaptech track, collectively aimed at backing…