Entrepreneurship
Teach Future Leaders to “Act as if”
Inc. · Global
Promoting someone shouldn’t be a gamble, and this advice ensures success.
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Entrepreneurship
The One Question I Ask Before Buying Any Company
Inc. · Global
It has nothing to do with revenue, profit, or valuation, and it tells me more than any financial statement ever could.
Geopolitics
Philippine VP Sara Duterte charged over Marcos assassination threat
South China Morning Post – World · China
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was hit with a criminal charge on Tuesday over an alleged death threat against the country’s president, a key par…
Startups
How an IIT Delhi startup is putting AI inside drones, sensors and satellites
Your Story · India
IIT Delhi’s homegrown startup Cyran AI Solutions is developing neuromorphic edge computing for defence, geospatial and industrial use.
Startups
How a Bengaluru company turns fruit waste into everyday product ingredients
Your Story · India
BacAlt Biosciences ferments agricultural residue into bacterial cellulose and polyglutamic acid, ingredients that formulators can use in place of petrochemical…
Startups
How two engineering students built a health screening device for clinics with no laboratory
Your Story · India
Perkant Tech has raised Rs 6.6 crore for Abhay Parimiti, a device it says takes an automated health assessment in under 60 seconds, backed by a government inno…
Geopolitics
Bulgaria drone crash a wake-up call for country's defenses
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The explosion of a Ukrainian decoy drone in Bulgaria near the Romanian border reveals gaps in Bulgaria's defenses, raises questions and shines a light on the c…
Geopolitics
'Gruesome assault': High court denies bail to Olympic medallist in murder case
Times of India – World · India
Justice Purushaindra Kumar dismissed Kumar's bail plea on August 6, citing concerns about his ability to influence witnesses, his conduct before his arrest, th…
Geopolitics
Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The New York Times – World · US
The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
Geopolitics
PM Modi, Shah, Sonia, Rahul attend reception of Supriya Sule’s daughter - pics
Times of India – World · India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah attended Revati Sule's wedding reception. Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi were also present at the high-profile event…
Geopolitics
Alibaba tests paid AI appetite with US$30 annual office-assistant subscription
South China Morning Post – World · China
Alibaba Group Holding is asking app users to open their wallets for its artificial intelligence office assistant, as the Chinese technology giant tests whether…
Geopolitics
Search under way for missing cruise passenger off Hong Kong mega bridge
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities have launched a search in waters west of the city for a man believed to have fallen overboard from a sightseeing vessel travelling betwee…
Geopolitics
New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and position the city …
Geopolitics
Wife’s childhood memory inspires Chinese husband to build world’s largest hollyhock garden
South China Morning Post – World · China
A casual remark from his wife inspired a man in southwestern China to transform a barren valley into a breathtaking sea of hollyhocks spanning 80 hectares. Zho…
Geopolitics
'Discontent answered with bullets': MEA slams Pakistan over PoK crackdown
Times of India – World · India
India's external affairs ministry has strongly denounced Pakistan's actions concerning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where protests were met with brutality, leadi…
Geopolitics
'Arunachal an integral part, nothing can change that': MEA on China's 'objections'
Times of India – World · India
The external affairs ministry firmly asserts the integral status of Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. This statement is a response to China's persistent effo…
Tech & Startups
6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)
Wired · Global
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.
Geopolitics
Chinese paratrooper killed in Qinghai exercise as Beijing acknowledges casualties
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing has confirmed that a 23-year-old paratrooper died in a training accident in northwestern China, a revelation that follows recent reports of several acc…
Entrepreneurship
The ‘Wrong Move’ That Helped This Bootstrapped HR Startup Hit $10 Million in Revenue
Inc. · Global
People told Humani HR founder Carly Holm she was making a mistake. She didn’t listen, and her early decision is now a ‘huge advantage.’
Entrepreneurship
He Quit Uber to Fix a Problem No One Wanted to Talk About. Now His AI Startup Is Growing at a $44 Million Run Rate
Inc. · Global
Here’s how a pair of engineers built a company that makes paperwork painless.
Entrepreneurship
How I Built a $3.2 Million Family Business That Honors My Father’s Legacy
Inc. · Global
Sherman Standberry’s consultancy firm helps clients lower their taxes.
Entrepreneurship
He Sold His First Solar Startup for $165 Million. His Second Is All About AI’s Insatiable Need for Power
Inc. · Global
Telyon is riding the ‘solar coaster’ to $50 million in revenue.
Entrepreneurship
This 31-Year-Old Built a $100 Million Business by Solving the Hardest Problem in Online Shopping
Inc. · Global
Juan Camilo Meisel is solving for a fast-growing industry’s infrastructural pain point with Grip. Keeping up with demand is the hardest part.
Entrepreneurship
He Had $2,500 and a Plan to Take on the Biggest Security Companies. Now He Runs a $16 Million Business
Inc. · Global
Michael Maiolo was working for his father’s security guard company when he decided to build something new in the same industry.
Entrepreneurship
The AI Paradox: Sales Teams are Automating More and More, but the Fastest-Growing Companies Are Also Hiring New Salespeople
Inc. · Global
Nearly 90 percent of Inc. 5000 CEOs expect AI to help their companies with sales-related tasks.
Entrepreneurship
America’s Fastest-Growing CEOs Share the Hidden Advantage They Find Outside Their Companies
Inc. · Global
Leaders of Inc. 5000 companies overwhelmingly seek advice. But many prefer the kind that cannot overrule them—and that freedom can become a liability as a comp…
Entrepreneurship
The Fastest-Growing Software Companies of 2026 Generated Over $20 Billion in 2025
Inc. · Global
As artificial intelligence reshapes the industry, fast-moving software companies are turning disruption into rapid growth.
Entrepreneurship
Don’t Buy the AI Layoff Panic: These Companies Are on a Hiring Spree
Inc. · Global
Inc. 5000 CEOs and workforce experts explain why the fastest-growing companies view AI as a tool to support employees, not cut payroll.
Entrepreneurship
How the Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. Scale Their Teams (Without Losing Control)
Inc. · Global
Building one of the fastest-growing businesses in America is rarely a solo act. Here’s how the CEOs on this year’s Inc. 5000 list have successfully built their…
Entrepreneurship
The Fastest-Growing Companies in America Are Replacing Legacy Software With AI Tools
Inc. · Global
Here’s how CEOs of Inc. 5000 companies evaluate new solutions and look to integrate AI tools.
Entrepreneurship
These 24 Charleston Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.—and 10 Are Growing Faster Than SpaceX
Inc. · Global
Charleston’s honorees range from AI software and industrial robotics to protein coffee, defense contracting, and home services.
Entrepreneurship
These 10 Orlando Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.
Inc. · Global
Five Orlando-area businesses ranked among the top 200, while the wider group spans cybersecurity, construction, health care, restaurants, and professional serv…
Entrepreneurship
These 10 Provo, Utah Companies Are Among the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.
Inc. · Global
One hypoallergenic jewelry brand outranked the metro’s robotics, e-commerce, software, health care, and home-service companies.
Entrepreneurship
Meet Portland’s 10 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. · Global
The 2026 Inc. 5000 list recognized 38 companies from the Portland metro area. Here are the top 10.
Entrepreneurship
Meet Phoenix’s 10 Highest-Growth Private Companies
Inc. · Global
Of the 123 Inc. 5000 honorees from the Phoenix metro area, these 10 had the fastest revenue growth.
Entrepreneurship
These 27 Fast-Growing Virginia Beach Companies Made the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
Inc. · Global
The region’s honorees posted a three-year median growth rate of 137 percent. See every Virginia Beach-area company that made the list.
Entrepreneurship
This Founder Handed Her Content Strategy to Her Teenage Son. Revenue Grew 975 Percent
Inc. · Global
After tapping into Gen-Z’s knack for viral content, Bask and Lather’s founder Shaina Rainford used that momentum to build a $269 million business.
Entrepreneurship
The $4 Billion Model That Is Revolutionizing Small-Town Health Care
Inc. · Global
This Nashville-based health care company is the fastest-growing private company in America, ranking No. 1 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
Entrepreneurship
How the Company Behind Surfside Bootstrapped a $360 Million Brand
Inc. · Global
As alcohol sales slump, this vodka iced-tea brand is bucking the trend with its popular Surfside drink.
Tech & Startups
A New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts
Wired · Global
Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained …
Geopolitics
Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse
The Guardian – World · Europe
Rooms in Icelandic capital Reykjavík cost double usual rate and Spain also enjoying strong bookingsEurope’s total solar eclipse: the best place to see itHotel …
Geopolitics
‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge
South China Morning Post – World · China
A new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has raised questions in New Delhi over whether Islamabad could use the agreement to build wider se…
Geopolitics
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
The Guardian – World · Europe
Verdict relates to atrocities committed during the country’s 14-year civil war in which about 500,000 people diedA Syrian court has sentenced the country’s for…
Geopolitics
Retirement homes get regulatory push: What buyers and senior citizens should know
Times of India – World · India
In light of new safety regulations introduced by the Centre, retirement homes are set to undergo heightened scrutiny. Each state and Union Territory will embra…
Geopolitics
Latin America’s 10 deadliest earthquakes
The Hindu – World · India
From Haiti to Colombia, a look at Latin America’s deadliest earthquakes and the devastation they caused.
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