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India's new restrictions designed to control public discourse on social platforms, including WhatsApp and Twitter, have sparked a backlash as concerns grow about the government scrutiny of online speech.

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IvyCap will begin investing in Southeast Asian startups this year, utilizing the IIT alumni network in the region.

Recent exits instill confidence in Indian funds | Q&A with Vikram Gupta of IvyCap Ventures

Recent exits instill confidence in Indian funds | Q&#038;A with Vikram Gupta of IvyCap Ventures

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Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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World’s most valued edtech giant Byju’s, which just raised over a billion dollars last year, is reportedly in talks with investors including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital to raise USD 500-600 million, as it gets aggressive for global expansion.

Edtech unicorn Byju's to raise USD 600 million from Facebook co-founder's fund and others

Edtech unicorn Byju&#8217;s to raise USD 600 million from Facebook co-founder&#8217;s fund and others

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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In the first week of March, Bhavish Aggarwal, the 35-year-old co-founder and chief executive of Indian mobility giant Ola, invited journalists to show the 500-acre electric scooter manufacturing site, claimed to be the world’s largest, in Krishnagiri district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Indian ride hailer Ola doubles down on EV to drive itself out of slow growth

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Guangzhou-based Joyy (NASDAQ: YY) on Friday reported RMB 3.78 billion (USD 579.9 million) in revenue for the final quarter of 2020, up 77.5% year-on-year (YoY), excluding YY Live, which was sold to Baidu.Proceeds from its livestreaming business increased by 93.3% YoY to RMB 3.59 million, accounting for nearly 95% of the company's entire revenue. The upswing came thanks to continued user base growth and enhanced monetization capabilities of Bigo Live, the livestreaming app, and short-video app Likee, a direct competitor of ByteDance’s TikTok.

Livestreaming boosts user growth and revenue at Joyy

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Sequoia Capital India, which has been focusing on early-stage investments through its two-year-old Surge program in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, has raised its second seed fund with a corpus of USD 195 million.

Sequoia Capital India closes second seed fund at USD 195 million

Indian social networking startup Public App, which allows users to watch video clips of local news based on their location, said Wednesday it has raised USD 41 million led by Mumbai-based venture capital fund A91 Partners along with its existing investors. VC firms including SIG, Tanglin Venture Partners, and Lee Fixel's new investment firm Addition are existing investors in Public App

India's hyperlocal social media startup Public App raises USD 41 million led by A91 Partners

India&#8217;s hyperlocal social media startup Public App raises USD 41 million led by A91 Partners

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Online beauty marketplace Purplle has raised USD 45 million from Sequoia Capital and existing investors including Belgian investment firm Verlinvest and Indian venture capital companies Blume Ventures and JSW Ventures.

Indian beauty e-retailer Purplle gives early investor a 22x return in latest funding

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The New York-headquartered hedge fund, Tiger Global, which invested half a billion dollars in Indian startups last year, is stepping up its game in India, writing checks at a faster pace in 2021 than the previous year.

American hedge fund Tiger Global steps up investments in India

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Conveyor belt sushi and low-cost goods are thriving, while smartphone shipments decline.

China's consumers hunt for bargains after subsidy-fueled demand fizzles

China&#8217;s consumers hunt for bargains after subsidy-fueled demand fizzles

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Gap China’s CEO said localization is central to the brand’s turnaround strategy.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

The robot maker is rolling out a new quadruped model for delivery and surveillance.

China's Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

China&#8217;s Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

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India’s attempt to police WhatsApp and Twitter sparks pushback

Recent exits instill confidence in Indian funds | Q&A with Vikram Gupta of IvyCap Ventures

Edtech unicorn Byju’s to raise USD 600 million from Facebook co-founder’s fund and others

Indian ride hailer Ola doubles down on EV to drive itself out of slow growth

Livestreaming boosts user growth and revenue at Joyy

Sequoia Capital India closes second seed fund at USD 195 million

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