Startups in 2025: Fewer closures but big names stumble — BluSmart, Dunzo & others exit

Despite a difficult funding climate, this year emerged as a comparatively stable year for India’s startup ecosystem, with shutdowns falling sharply from last year’s highs. Around 730 startups ended operations in 2025, a major decline from the 3,903 closures recorded in 2024. According to the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT),…

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Saurabh Shukla has a UNIQUE response to AR Rahman’s communal remark; says, ‘I think I will go…’ |

In a thought-provoking statement, AR Rahman attributed his reduced involvement in Hindi cinema to ‘communal’ factors, sparking an industry-wide conversation. Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla weighed in, emphasizing the importance of idea-driven discourse rather than focusing on individuals. The reactions to Rahman’s comments, shared during a BBC interview, have created a tapestry of opinions across the…

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India’s pharmaceutical potential: From middleman to manufacturing powerhouse | India News

By Jake Chasan and Will ConteThere is an irony about India’s position in global pharmaceuticals: the country supplies forty percent of the United States’ generic medications, earning its reputation as the “pharmacy of the world.” Yet beneath this veneer of dominance lies an uncomfortable truth: seventy percent of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key…

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Smriti Mandhana glows at mehendi with Palaash Muchhal; Palak Muchhal, Mithoon and Indian women’s cricket team light up pre-wedding festivities | Hindi Movie News

The wedding celebrations of music composer Palaash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana have taken over social media, with vibrant pictures and videos from their haldi and mehendi ceremonies winning hearts online. Mandhana’s teammates from the Indian women’s cricket team have also joined the festivities, adding to the joyful atmosphere. Smriti Mandhana stuns in purple…

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