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These very textiles even helped financially secure what later became Yale University.

Yet, the world rarely credits the hands that created them.

From everyday fabric to global luxury, this is the untold story of Madras checks - and the Indian artisans behind them.

Comment “Made In India” - because Indian weavers deserve the credit.

Claire, 37, comes from a deeply academic and scientific background, with degrees from MIT and Stanford, and experience spanning both business and cancer biology. She is also the founder of Bicara Therapeutics, a clinical-stage cancer therapy firm that went public on Nasdaq in 2024.

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, who built Biocon from a garage in Bengaluru in 1978 into one of India’s largest biotech companies, said the decision was based on trust and capability.

As the sole owner, she emphasized the importance of placing the company in “good hands,” adding that Claire has proven her ability to lead and build.

The transition marks a significant moment—not just for Biocon, but for India’s biotech ecosystem where a company built by one woman over four decades is now set to be led by another, continuing a legacy of science-driven entrepreneurship.

"Not planning to hang up my boots for a while! Claire will gradually transition into my role in time," said Shaw.

To understand how hyperlocal logistics actually works on the ground.

For nearly six months, he travelled more than 35,000 km delivering orders, interacting with customers, pharmacies, and riders while observing the gaps in last-mile delivery.

What makes the story even more interesting is that alongside doing deliveries, he was also attending 90+ startup events and tech meetups to learn how businesses are built and scaled.

That combination of street-level experience and startup exposure eventually inspired him to launch "MOM Pharmacy" short for Medicine On Minutes a startup focused on delivering medicines within 10 minutes.

Speaking about entrepreneurship with Shradhha Sharma, Pardha shared that early-stage founders should focus more on learning, problem-solving, and long-term vision rather than chasing quick money.

His journey is a reminder that sometimes the best startup ideas don’t come from pitch decks they come from experiencing problems firsthand.

The trial was conducted at an altitude of around 16,400 feet, where low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures, and strong winds make drone operations highly challenging.

The company shared, “The Task was very critical as high wind speed, low temperature and Higher altitude was making it difficult to perform operations. We deliver the desired specifications with our design, it was very hard to set PID's for this model.”

The successful test is a major step for the startup as it looks to build indigenous drones for logistics, surveillance, and defence applications in difficult terrains.

Founded in 2023, Bajrang UAV is led by founder and managing director Umang Joshi.

The company focuses on developing UAV systems for military, industrial, and surveillance purposes.

Over the past two years, it has worked on drones designed for high-altitude operations, thermal imaging, payload delivery, and tactical reconnaissance.

The PX4P2300 is part of the company’s heavy-payload drone category and is designed for logistics support in remote areas.

A drone capable of lifting 30 kg at high altitude can be useful for transporting supplies such as medicines, food packets, communication equipment, ammunition, and emergency materials to remote border posts and mountainous regions where traditional transportation remains difficult.

India’s drone sector has seen rapid growth in recent years, especially after the government increased its focus on domestic drone manufacturing under the “Make in India” initiative.

This is surprising because around 88% of companies say they are actively hiring, showing a clear gap between available jobs and the graduates who are actually getting hired.

One of the biggest reasons behind this crisis is the skill mismatch between graduates and industry requirements. Many students graduate with theoretical knowledge but lack practical skills, internships, or real-world experience that employers expect. Experts also point out that many companies are reluctant to spend time and resources training fresh graduates, making it harder for them to enter the workforce.

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This means businesses can now access Amazon’s end-to-end supply chain, including warehousing, freight, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery.

In simple terms, Amazon is turning its internal logistics backbone into a standalone service business, similar to how Amazon Web Services emerged from its tech infrastructure.

The move puts Amazon in direct competition with global logistics giants like FedEx and UPS, as well as Indian players such as Delhivery and Blue Dart. It also mirrors a similar strategy by Flipkart, whose logistics arm Ekart already serves external businesses.

Globally, companies like Procter & Gamble and 3M have begun using Amazon’s logistics services, signaling early adoption.

Recently I observed some extremely disturbing incidents in my circle involving HDFC, Razorpay.

Some of my friends incorporated their Startups through Razorpay ( https://razorpay.com/rize/company-registration/startup).

Below is the Fraud Modus of operandi;

1. You take Razorpay Company Incorporation Services. They Quote "X" on their web site and in reality charge much much higher. This is not the Mal intent BTW Bro.

2. Now Razorpay will open a Ghost account in HDFC Bank. They will use all documents provided by you and some of them will be forged by Razorpay or HDFC. You will not be involved in process of opening Bank Account.

3. HDFC will use this Ghost account to do their money laundering and probably terror funding.

4. You might receive some SMS and emails from HDFC and if you approach HDFC they will deny existence of any such bank account.

5. Cyber Police or Local Police or even RBI will not take any action in this matter. They will favor HDFC only and give them all the liberty.

6. If you go for a formal FIR against HDFC or Razorpay then you will be threatened by HDFC and Police. They will do everything to shut down your business.

7. At the end there will no solution and you will be forced to surrender to HDFC, pay money to Police or close your business.

Surprisingly the Authorities like Police, Cyber Department, RBI stay dead and do nothing at all.

Several Reddit Subs deleted such earlier posts and some of the MODS openly supported HDFC for doing pious job.

Not sure what is way to stop this HDFC non-sense and their ill-intentions?

Let me know whom we raise and get such issues solved once for all. Already tried Police, RBI and they are completely sold or bribed by HDFC.

HDFC Opened Functional Current Account without any KYC | TechnoFino : r/CreditCardsIndia

what it describes as a complete, Made-in-India EV technology stack.

This includes key components such as the battery pack, battery management system (BMS), motor, motor controller, power electronics, onboard charger, and its own operating system areas where most EV makers in India still depend on imports.

A key highlight of its technology is the development of a rare-earth-free motor, aimed at reducing dependence on materials largely sourced from China.

The startup has also built an India-focused onboard charger designed to handle voltage fluctuations and deliver adaptive, faster charging under local conditions.

According to the company, its systems have undergone over 61,000 km of real-world testing, while critical components like the battery pack and BMS have been validated by automotive testing agencies such as NATRAX and ICAT.

Samarth E-Mobility is targeting the 125cc–200cc motorcycle segment, positioning its upcoming product in the premium category. The first electric motorcycle is expected to be launched in 2026.

That’s what siblings Nikki and Rashmi Jha from Bihar saw around them.
So they built a fridge-like storage box, Sabjikothi -- a low-cost storage device that can keep fruits and vegetables fresh for up to 30 days.

To put that into perspective:
• It consumes nearly the same power as charging a mobile phone
• Has almost 10x the storage capacity of a household refrigerator
• Costs nearly half as much as conventional refrigeration systems
• Helps delay ripening by controlling ethylene gas released by produce

They didn’t build an app to “disrupt” farming.
They solved an actual problem.

Should actively help uneducated individuals navigate documentation instead of turning them away over missing papers. In response, he announced financial support of ₹10 lakh for the man, saying it is a small step to ensure he never faces such a situation again.

However, Pandey emphasized that individual help is not a long-term solution. He highlighted the need for structural reforms, urging the government and courts to simplify processes, especially in rural regions where people struggle with complex systems.

His message has sparked a wider conversation around accessibility, financial inclusion, and the need to make basic services more human-centric.

What makes this even more shocking is that a single pair of sneakers can take more than 200 years to decompose in a landfill.

This problem inspired two marathon runners, Shriyans Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami Bohara, to build Greensole Foundation in 2015.

The idea came from a simple moment. Shriyans once saw Ramesh trying to repair his torn running shoes instead of throwing them away.

The upper part of the shoes was still usable, but the soles had worn out. Curious about the bigger issue, Shriyans researched footwear waste and discovered the massive environmental damage caused by discarded shoes.

That small observation eventually grew into a social enterprise that now upcycles old footwear into comfortable slippers for children in need.

“By refurbishing old soles and adding new materials, we have distributed over a million pairs of footwear across 20 states. Our work not only protects feets, but also creates employment opportunities and prevents tons of CO2 emissions, proving that the journey towards a cleaner planet can begin with a single recycled step,” Shriyans Bhandari tells Startup Pedia in an exclusive interview.

The journey was far from easy. Neither founder came from a footwear manufacturing background. In the early days, they worked from a small unit in Mumbai and could produce only 15 to 20 pairs a day by hand.

Standardising waste footwear was one of their biggest challenges because every discarded shoe was different.

After years of trial and error, they developed a process where old soles are separated, resized using die-cutting technology, and combined with new hygienic materials to create durable footwear for children.

Today, Greensole collects nearly 15,000 to 20,000 pairs of discarded shoes every month through donation drives, schools, corporates, and collection centres.

The organisation has already distributed more than 1.2 million pairs across nearly 20 Indian states, especially in remote rural and tribal regions.

What makes their work even more impactful is that they are not just helping children. They are also reducing landfill waste, preventing carbon emissions, creating employment opportunities, and recycling unusable footwear into granules for industries like furniture and automotive manufacturing.

Alongside the foundation, their retail arm also sells sustainable footwear and lifestyle products, helping the venture remain financially sustainable.

From a simple attempt to repair a torn shoe to building one of India’s most inspiring circular economy ventures, Greensole shows how small observations can lead to meaningful change.