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Sweden has emerged as one of Europe’s strongest startup hubs, producing globally recognised companies such as Spotify, Klarna and other fast-growing technology businesses. Experts say the country’s startup success is not the result of one factor, but a combination of entrepreneurial culture, strong digital infrastructure, access to talent and a growing network of investors and founders. Sweden’s startup ecosystem has attracted growing attention from investors and technology companies around the world. Stockholm, in particular, has become a major European technology centre. The city has produced a number of companies that have expanded internationally, helping create a cycle in which successful…

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from major emerging economies for discussions on global governance, economic cooperation, trade and development. The summit comes at a time when BRICS is expanding its influence and seeking a larger role for developing countries in international institutions. The upcoming BRICS Summit will place India at the centre of discussions involving some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The grouping, which originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded significantly in recent years. The broader grouping now includes several new members, giving BRICS…

Bengaluru-based drone startup Airbound has raised $37 million in Series A funding, marking a major milestone for founder Naman Pushp, who first began building drones as a teenager during the Covid-19 lockdown. The latest funding round, led by Greenoaks, takes Airbound’s total funding to nearly $50 million. The three-year-old aerospace startup is developing autonomous aircraft designed to transport goods through the air. It now plans to expand its engineering, manufacturing and commercial operations as it looks to make drone-based logistics a larger part of India’s delivery ecosystem. How Did Airbound Begin? Airbound’s story began during the 2020 lockdown, when Pushp…

Appinventiv has launched AspireHub, a new initiative offering free office space to early-stage artificial intelligence startups in Delhi-NCR. The programme is designed to help young founders reduce infrastructure costs while giving them access to mentorship, technology support and a professional workspace. The initiative comes as India’s startup ecosystem continues to see growing interest in artificial intelligence. Appinventiv has set aside an entire floor at its new 11-storey campus in Sector 135, Noida, for selected AI startups. What Is AspireHub? AspireHub is a dedicated workspace programme created by Appinventiv to support early-stage AI companies. Startups selected for the initiative will receive…

Finnish deeptech startup S-Transistors has raised €2.6 million in pre-seed funding to develop a new generation of superconducting transistor-based technology aimed at solving one of the biggest scaling challenges in quantum computing. The company, a spin-off from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, plans to use the funding to work towards what it calls a new “quantum motherboard”. The funding round was led by Nordic venture capital firm Lifeline Ventures and included an angel investor. S-Transistors says its technology could help make large-scale quantum computers more energy-efficient, compact and easier to control. What Is S-Transistors Building? The startup is developing…

Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations, ending a long journey in India’s e-grocery market. The startup stopped operations on August 28 after efforts to secure fresh funding and explore a possible acquisition failed to produce a deal. Founder Rahul H. Saxena announced the closure, saying the company had reached a point where continuing operations was becoming increasingly difficult. The shutdown comes as India’s online grocery market has undergone a major transformation, with quick-commerce companies spending heavily on expansion, delivery networks and customer acquisition. Why Did Satvacart Shut Down? According to Saxena, Satvacart received…

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has been diagnosed with Influenza A and swine flu, according to a medical test report. The actor, who recently returned to the spotlight following the success of Awarapan 2, was forced to postpone his scheduled Bengaluru appearance after falling unwell. Emraan Hashmi was expected to perform at a show in Bengaluru but could not attend because of his health. The actor later informed fans through an Instagram Story that the event would be postponed. According to the report, Hashmi has tested positive for Influenza A virus and swine flu. While the actor confirmed that he was…

Subhash Ghai has recalled how Bal Thackeray came to his support when his 1993 film Khal Nayak faced intense opposition over the song “Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai”. The filmmaker said nearly 32 organisations had objected to the song, calling it vulgar, and that the controversy threatened the film’s release. More than three decades after Khal Nayak hit theatres, the controversy surrounding its most famous song has resurfaced through Ghai’s recollection of what happened behind the scenes. The song, featuring Madhuri Dixit, became one of the biggest talking points around the film even before its release. Its suggestive lyrics and…

Hollywood is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence begins to influence almost every part of filmmaking from writing and visual effects to post-production, digital performers and even the way films are marketed. While studios see AI as a tool that can save time and reduce costs, actors, writers and other creatives remain concerned about jobs, copyright and the future of human storytelling. Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to experimental projects in Hollywood. The technology is increasingly being used behind the scenes, quietly becoming part of the filmmaking process. So, how exactly is AI changing Hollywood? Here is a…

Tom Cruise is returning as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to the 1990 racing film Days of Thunder, with Anne Hathaway joining him in a key role. The film is set to hit theatres in 2028 and will mark the first time Cruise and Hathaway share the screen. Tom Cruise has officially confirmed the long-awaited sequel to Days of Thunder, more than three decades after the original film was released. The actor made the announcement alongside Anne Hathaway in a video shared on social media. The sequel will see Cruise reprise his role as fictional NASCAR driver Cole…