Darsana Damodaran
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Startup enthusiast and writer exploring innovations, funding trends, and the evolving entrepreneurial landscape across India and beyond. She balances this creative pursuit with a career in medicine.
Chennai-Based Deeptech Firm Vikra Ocean Tech Raises $1 Million in Seed Round Led by Finvolve and India Accelerator
India’s underwater robotics sector has received a significant boost with Chennai based deeptech startup Vikra Ocean Tech closing…
Google Formalizes Classified AI Agreement With U.S. Defense Department, Joining OpenAI and xAI
Google’s decision to grant the U.S. Department of Defense unrestricted access to its Gemini AI systems for classified…
Amazon India Announces Major Expansion of Amazon Now Instant Delivery Service to 100 Cities with ₹2,800 Crore Investment
India’s quick commerce sector is witnessing a significant shift as Amazon India makes a bold move to capture…
Kovon Secures $250K in Pre-Seed Funding Led by TDV Partners to Scale Global Workforce Mobility Platform
In a labour market increasingly defined by cross-border demand and fragmented supply chains, Indian workforce mobility startup Kovon…
MeitY Notifies Online Gaming Rules 2026; E-Sports Promoted, Real-Money Games Outlawed from May 1
India’s digital gaming sector has long operated in a regulatory grey area, balancing rapid commercial growth against mounting…
Government Commits ₹10,000 Crore Under Startup India FoF 2.0 to Mobilise Capital for Priority Startup Segments
In a landmark policy development, the Government of India has formally notified the Startup India Fund of Funds…
Shortgun Games Acquires 30% Stake in GiantDot to Unify Game Development and Creative Storytelling
In a strategic move that signals a maturing approach to game development in India, Mumbai based Shortgun Games…
Instagram Enforces Mandatory Teen Account Restrictions in India, Requiring Parental Consent for Users Under 16
In an era where social media has become deeply embedded in the lives of young people, the question…
Meta Pilots Instagram Plus, a Low-Cost Premium Tier Designed for Everyday Instagram Users
Meta tests Instagram Plus — a low-cost subscription for regular users, offering exclusive Stories tools and audience controls.…
OpenAI Closes Sora Video App After Heavy Losses, Copyright Problems, and a Broken $1 Billion Disney Deal
Six months after launch, OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, its AI video platform, as daily losses hit…