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‘Class 9 pass, no English’: Hyderabad founder hires taxi driver as first employee
August 07, 2026 3:08 pm
The entrepreneur invested in spoken English classes, meaningful work and mentorship, helping the former taxi driver grow into one of the company’s most trusted leaders.
‘Just because I am a founder': $1.2 billion fintech CEO says bank rejected his home loan
July 15, 2026 3:41 pm
Pravin Jadhav noted that the same bank had recognised him as one of the country's top fintech innovators.
From Ex-Zomato rider who earned Rs 1,500 a day to AI founder: Suraj Biswas shares inspiring journey
July 04, 2026 6:28 pm
Suraj Biswas went on to study Genetics at Gurunanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology in Kolkata. Medicine had always been his first choice, but circumstances pushed him in another direction after graduation.
Gurgaon woman marries co-founder: ‘No clean separation between life and business’
June 19, 2026 6:03 pm
After trying strict work-life boundaries, the couple abandoned the approach, saying it increased stress. Their LinkedIn post drew relatable reactions from founders.
Gurgaon founder fires employee over Whatsapp, faces backlash on ‘no notice period’ policy: 'Next day I personally texted the employee'
April 11, 2026 10:01 am
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Nikhil Rana explained the reasoning behind the sudden termination and how startup environments function differently from corporate setups.
Viral photo of Indian origin founder fixing code at her wedding sparks online debate over ‘hustle culture’
December 18, 2025 11:05 am
Mehul Agarwal uploaded a photo of his sister and co-founder, Gauri Agarwal, seated with her laptop just minutes after her wedding ceremony.
Comic Con India 2024: How founder Jatin Varma turned a passion project into India’s biggest pop culture celebration
December 11, 2024 6:32 pm
“I started it because I was a fan. It all stemmed from my personal desire of wanting to put everything together in one place,” said Varma.
'Population control, not expansion': PETA founder Ingrid Elizabeth Newkirk on Anant Ambani's ambitious Vantara project
June 12, 2024 10:48 pm
Youth are coming on board to spread the message that every animal is someone, not something," said PETA founder Ingrid Elizabeth Newkirk
Inspiring Performance
June 30, 2013 1:51 am
Azim Jamal,founder of Corporate Sufi and internationally-acclaimed speaker-cum-author,conducted an interactive session with the students of Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication on Thursday.
Melting Pot of Colours
March 29, 2013 1:45 am
Designer Ashwini Deshpande showcases the culture of India at an exhibition in Hong Kong.
FOUNDER VIDEOS
A walk of hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to promote peace
February 23, 2016 5:35 am
Aligarh, Feb 23 (ANI): Holding placards and banners people from different communities walk silently to promote peace and send a message of unity across the country. They have covered a distance of 5,800 kms and still have to cover more 2000 kms to reach the final destination. With a theme 'A walk of Hope', rally filled with hope displays a sense of togetherness, love and brotherhood. After passing through different states, the peace march reached Aligarh Muslim University where the institution authorities organized a seminar to encourage it. The march is scheduled to commence in Kashmir in May this year. Eminent speakers delivered speeches on humanity, togetherness and peace on the occasion. The seminar was attended by a large number of students, apart from people from various walks of life. Higher authorities of the university also participated in the march to spread the message of brotherhood among the countrymen. The march has to cover a total distance of 7,500 kms to reach the Northern state of Kashmir. It also supports interfaith harmony and equality for all, sustainable living, women empowerment, community health, education and youth development.
Patiala court scuffle is attack on India’s democracy: Farooq
February 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Srinagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Condemning the JNU row, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Patron Farooq Abdullah said that the scuffle between lawyers and students outside the Patiala House Court is an attack on India’s democracy. Farooq added that the entire JNU row has been exaggerated and the Vice Chancellor should have handled it himself. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav accused the Delhi Police for being a mere spectator in the JNU row, alleging that they are acting on behalf of the Centre.
Jayalalithaa pays tribute to MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary
January 17, 2016 9:51 am
Chennai, Jan 17 (ANI): Tamil Chief Minister Nadu J Jayalalithaa on Sunday paid tribute to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) founder and former matinee idol MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary. Jayalalithaa offered flowers and garland at his statue and the crowd echoed his name in order to pay tribute. Several functions were being organised by the party workers to mark the day.
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