‘Investors Were The First To Walk Away When…’ #Byju’s Founder Admits To Missteps At Edtech Startup

Once valued at $22 billion at its peak, India's edtech startup Byju's, has now found itself at a difficult time.

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When gifts aren’t an innocent show of affection | Mira’s fruitless fight for forests | Rohit Bal: Indian fashion’s big showman

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A London-bound Vistara flight from Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt in Germany on Friday after it reportedly received a bomb threat.

Vistara, in a statement early this morning, said the flight landed safely at the Frankfurt airport and mandatory checks are being conducted.

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The omission of “Dravidian nation” from Tamil Nadu’s official state song, ‘Tamizh Thaai Valthu,’ sparked a heated exchange between Chief Minister MK Stalin and Governor RN Ravi. This controversy ignited a debate over allegations of “Hindi imposition” in the Tamil-speaking state.

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Personal Finance | The National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai screens restored classics weekly, offering nostalgia and an introduction to old films for new audiences. As old favourites draw crowds, filmmakers capitalise on their appeal, providing valuable lessons in both cinema and investing.

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The Festival of Gifts is here! 🎁✨

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A drone was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in the Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, hours after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed.

Mr Netanyahu's spokesperson said he was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties in the attack on his residence.

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Air India's international growth 🌍, driven by widebody deployment ✈️, shows progress despite recent controversies.

With Vistara, it aims to reclaim its past glory through three steps.

Ameya Joshi explains 👇

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🚨 Moneynomics | Retiring early - or just leaving a regular job before the age of retirement is something that many youngsters now think about - and one big question everyone has is, HOW much do I really need to have saved up to be able to retire early?

To help you with this, we have a calculation - which is a simple thumb rule, but honestly quite effective.

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🚨 Mint Luxury Lounge | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India's perfume capital, is home to Boond, a desi brand launched in May 2021 by siblings Varun and Krati Tandon. Created during the pandemic to support artisans, Boond offers ethical attars like Gulabi, Motiya, and Oudh. Its bestseller is Maati Attar, which mimics the scent of petrichor.

Here's all you need to know about this venture!

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A recent survey reveals that 36% of Delhi-NCR families are suffering health issues due to worsening air pollution.

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Swiggy, aims for a valuation between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion in its upcoming IPO.

According to sources, the company is preparing to launch its IPO in the first half of November, though the timeline may shift based on market conditions, as per the report.

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The Festival of Gifts is here! 🎁✨

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Mint Podcast 🎙️ | Behind Noel Tata's first decision as Tata chairman

📈 Higher revenue forecast and employees signal growth for Indian IT’s top five
🌱 Why the planters supplying #Latex product makers aren’t expecting a happy ending
💰 Why gold sales will be missing the glitter this Diwali

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3j6PqN1WHAQp7XCBh4z4Vr

Gold rates soared to fresh record highs in the domestic futures market Monday morning, while silver, too, scaled a fresh peak supported by healthy spot demand and positive global cues.

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Three in every five or 61% of the top 300 publicly listed global companies have C-suite executives and board directors of Indian origin, according to a study, mirroring India's growing stature in global business.

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Bajaj Housing Finance, on Monday, announced a 21% increase in its net profit for the quarter ending September 2024, reaching ₹546 crore, compared to ₹451 crore in the same quarter last year.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/ajtv6cjw

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🎙️ Mint Podcast | Bank Nifty>Nifty50?

🚗 Missed goals, stiff fines: Why carmakers' emissions data are under the wraps
📈 Edelweiss looks to list all firms and enter new business
🏦 RBI ban a 'temporary pause', have enough liquidity, Navi tells lenders

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Delhi AQI was recorded at an “unhealthy” 214 as of 6.47 am today.

Further, in Anand Vihar area of the capital, a layer of smog has engulfed the locality, with AQI at a “very poor” 382, according to the CPCB.

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