Ashneer Grover resigns from BharatPe, says he’s been ‘vilified’ by investors

Grover said in an email sent to the fintech’s board on March 1 at midnight that he had been ‘vilified’ and treated in the ‘most disrespectful manner’ since the beginning of the year.

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As Russia invades Ukraine, Moscow battles big tech to control the narrative

For the tech companies, the stand-off is the latest step in an ongoing confrontation with Russia where platforms risk government-imposed restrictions in the country as it seeks to censor dissidents while protecting state-run media.

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D2C lifestyle brand Damensch raises $16.4 million in funding led by A91 Partners

The company makes loungewear and innerwear for men. It will use the funds to invest in technology enhancements, strengthen and diversify the product portfolio, the company said in a release.

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Indian IT firms wait and watch on Ukraine; SIAC rejects Grover’s plea

An estimated 50,000 tech workers and 200,000-odd tech freelancers in Ukraine could be affected by the crisis, according to research firm ISG.

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Startups expected to lease 29m sq ft in 2022-2024

Some of the large deals closed recently include Byju’s taking 300,000 sq ft in Bengaluru and Zomato leasing 275,000 sq ft in Gurgaon. This was followed by Spinny taking 150,000 sq ft in Gurgaon.

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India is among top 10 engagement markets for Spotify

Despite the pandemic, the Swedish music streaming service has more than doubled its premium subscriber base in India in 2021

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Indian IT industry on wait-and-watch mode on Ukraine

Even though Indian IT companies do not have large operations in Ukraine, they have big centres in Eastern European countries like Hungary, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic, where business continuity plans are being activated.

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