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Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Expectations from Women, Students, Youth, and Female Entrepreneurs
- The Rajasthan government is preparing to present its upcoming budget with the theme of 'Viksit Rajasthan' (Developed Rajasthan) at the forefront.
- Women expect schemes to strengthen economic independence and empowerment, tailored subsidies and financial incentives for businesswomen, and improved healthcare funding and infrastructure.
- Students and youth expect more investment in education, scholarships, technical training, and digital education, as well as increased awareness and accessibility of government schemes.
- Female entrepreneurs expect easier access to funding, subsidies, simpler compliance, urban women-friendly Ease of Doing Business reforms, and support for R&D, manufacturing, and organic product development.
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Uber launches 'Uber for Teens' in 37 cities to offer safe rides for 13-to 17-year-olds
- Uber has launched 'Uber for Teens' in 37 cities to provide safe rides for 13 to 17-year-olds.
- The service operates under strict safety measures including GPS tracking, real-time ride monitoring, and an in-app emergency button.
- Parents receive notifications and can monitor trips using their Uber app, ensuring a sense of control and awareness.
- A survey conducted by Uber indicated strong demand, with 93% of parents willing to use a dedicated ridesharing service for their teenage children.
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Smartphones & Young Minds: Are We Scrolling Away Childhood?
- Smartphones have transformed childhood, impacting mental health in both positive and negative ways.
- Excessive social media use among teens correlates strongly with spikes in anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
- Moderate smartphone use can benefit children, aiding social connectivity and boosting self-esteem.
- Negative effects include disrupted sleep, attention deficit issues, and excessive online presence.
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Startups in non-metros see value in digital marketing; aim to compete with bigger markets
- Demand for digital marketing professionals is surging in non-metro cities as startups recognize the need for digital marketing to scale and reach a wider customer base.
- Affordability, talent availability, and improved internet connectivity are driving the trend, with cities like Jaipur, Indore, Coimbatore, and Kochi leading the charge.
- Many professionals are opting for freelance careers or boutique agencies, providing cost-effective, personalized solutions to startups.
- The job market in non-metro cities is witnessing changes with venture capital investments and more digital marketing job postings in cities like Jaipur, Kochi, and Coimbatore.
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Build your own brand: Bayer South Asia’s Rachana Panda on leadership, branding, and breaking barriers
- Establishing a strong brand is crucial for success in corporate life, and Bayer's Rachana Panda emphasizes the need to find what sets you apart and build on your strengths.
- Panda highlights the importance of self-awareness and doubling down on strengths, stating that every individual has a unique selling point.
- In navigating a male-dominated corporate world, Panda advises women to have knowledge, confidence, and the ability to stand up for themselves.
- She emphasizes the significance of encouragement from home and role modeling in creating a safe and supportive environment for young women.
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Advantage Tesla? India To Cut EV Tariffs To Secure US Trade Deal
- India has agreed to "significantly" cut tariffs on import of electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its trade deal negotiations with the US.
- The move aims to remove hindrances for Tesla's entry into the Indian market.
- However, the reduction in tariffs may not be sufficient for Tesla to compete in India's price-sensitive market.
- Indian domestic automakers are pushing for the government to delay any cut on EV tariffs, at least until 2029.
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FinTech startup Wealthyhood lands €3.6 million investment to expand to Greece
- London-based FinTech startup Wealthyhood has raised €3.6 million in a strategic funding round.
- The investment from Global Wealth Group PLC will support Wealthyhood's expansion into Greece and other European markets.
- Wealthyhood offers a mobile app focused on education, saving, investing, and automation.
- The company plans to enhance its platform's technology, integrate AI features, and provide B2B services to banks and financial institutions.
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Wavemaker Impact launches Nūl with a $500,000 investment to tackle fashion overproduction
- Wavemaker Impact has launched Nūl Global Technologies, an AI-driven climate tech startup, with a $500,000 investment.
- The startup aims to reduce overproduction and improve inventory management for fashion brands through advanced AI technology.
- Nūl enables companies to forecast demand accurately, plan production effectively, and optimize inventory allocation across channels.
- The startup is currently piloting its solution in Southeast Asia and plans to enhance its pilot projects and expand partnerships globally.
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Actively AI raises $22.5M to offer sales ‘superintelligence,’ says AI SDRs failed
- AI sales rep startups are a crowded market, but Actively AI offers a different approach.
- Actively AI builds custom 'reasoning' models to find high-value prospects for companies.
- The startup has raised $22.5 million in funding and claims success in helping clients generate extra revenue.
- Actively AI uses a combination of in-house models and popular reasoning models to power its technology.
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Shark Tank Fame InnerGize Secures INR 4.5 Cr Funding to Revolutionize Mental Health Tech
- Direct-to-consumer mental healthtech startup InnerGize raises INR 4.5 Cr in pre-seed funding.
- The funding round is led by global venture capital firm Antler and includes participation from prominent angel investors.
- InnerGize plans to utilize the funds for manufacturing, clinical trials, R&D, and product launch in April 2025.
- InnerGize's flagship product, InnerGize Gen 1, is a wearable device designed to tackle stress and anxiety through Neuroacoustic Vagal Modulation technology.
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AI startup RapidClaims raises $11M from Accel and Together Fund
- AI startup RapidClaims raises $11M from Accel and Together Fund
- RapidClaims, an AI-driven revenue cycle management platform, has secured $11 million in funding.
- The funding includes an $8 million Series A led by Accel and $3 million in undisclosed seed funding.
- RapidClaims will utilize the funds to enhance its AI technology and expand its market presence.
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Parasail says its fleet of on-demand GPUs is larger than Oracle’s entire cloud
- Parasail is a company that provides on-demand GPUs for building AI models and applications.
- Parasail offers access to hardware, including Nvidia's GPUs, at a lower cost than incumbents.
- The founders of Parasail believe that AI infrastructure will be more fragmented and horizontal, different from the dominance of a few cloud vendors in the internet.
- Parasail has officially launched its platform, already working with several customers and having raised $10 million in funding.
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Daalchini’s Revenue Jumps 56% To INR 18.3 Cr in FY24
- Retail tech startup Daalchini reported a 56% jump in operating revenue to INR 18.3 Cr in FY24.
- The startup's net loss decreased by 32% to INR 9 Cr from the previous fiscal year.
- Daalchini operates IoT-based smart vending machines in over 80 cities in India, catering to on-the-go consumption.
- The company has raised more than $5.17 Mn in funding from investors.
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SecFund is now live; here’s how Dutch startups, scale-ups and SMEs developing dual-use tech can apply
- The Dutch Ministry of Defence has launched the SecFund, a €100 million investment fund, aimed at providing funding opportunities for Dutch startups, scale-ups, and SMEs developing technologies for civil and defence applications.
- The fund follows the EIB guideline for investing in dual-use technology that benefits both civilian purposes and defence applications, and is implemented by the Regional Development Companies and managed by the Brabant Development Company.
- SecFund targets innovative Dutch companies focused on advanced communication technologies such as LiFi and new generations of radio technology, with opportunities for funding of up to €5 million and additional investments based on progress and interest from Defence.
- Tective Robotics, a Delft-based drone manufacturer, has become the first recipient of the SecFund investment, with application areas in defence and civil sectors including border mapping, critical infrastructure monitoring, and agricultural disease detection.
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Are you raising funds like Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice?
- Fundraising appeals can sometimes mirror the terrible proposal received by Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, where the organization focuses on its importance while portraying the donor as lacking and ignorant.
- This approach, similar to Mr. Darcy's failed proposal, can lead to rejection from potential donors.
- To be successful in fundraising, it is important to understand the donor's perspective and offer them something of value.
- Approaching fundraising with an arrogant and self-centered attitude is counterproductive and can lead to negative outcomes, just like Mr. Darcy's proposal in the book.
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