Startup Originals Team- July 19, 2025
Startup Originals TeamAllianz & Jio Financial Launch 50:50 Reinsurance Venture in India
Germany’s Allianz and India’s Jio Financial Services (JFSL), a Reliance Group company, unveiled a binding agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture (JV) focused on domestic reinsurance in India. This…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 19, 2025
Quick Commerce Takes Over Indian Streets: Viral Delivery Photo Sparks Online Buzz, Paytm CEO Weighs In
India is witnessing a major shift in the way consumers shop – all thanks to the explosive rise of quick commerce. With delivery agents from platforms like Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit,…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 18, 2025
Karnataka CM Slams Meta Over Faulty Kannada Translation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently voiced strong criticism of Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) following an alarming translation error. An official condolence message posted in Kannada was…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 17, 2025
It Feels Like I’m Losing My Sanity: Indian Techie on an H‑1B Opens Up About Mental Distress in the U.S.
Living and working in the U.S. on an H‑1B visa is often seen as a dream fulfilled – good pay, professional respect, and the promise of opportunity. But for one…
- Startup Originals Team
- July 17, 2025
Mumbai 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…
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- 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…
- Startup Originals Team
- 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…
- Startup Originals Team
- 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…
- Startup Originals Team
- 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…
- Startup Originals Team
- 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,…