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Mint Explainer | Could New York's gig worker crackdown ripple into India?

New Delhi, June 18 -- Two major global ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft have sued New York City over a law that restricts how such platforms can deactivate drivers. The companies argue it will mak... Read More


Why FirstCry excelled at selling diapers but hasn't quite cracked the pre-school code

New Delhi, June 3 -- When Aparna Krishnan, a Bengaluru-based executive, began looking for a preschool for her toddler, FirstCry Intellitots was one of the names that appeared on her radar. She, howeve... Read More


How Orange Health Labs is trying to become the Zepto of blood tests

Bengaluru, May 19 -- For Bengaluru-based techie Sumukh S, blood tests used to be a transactional matter. He would compare prices across apps, check availability and book whichever lab seemed cheapest ... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy wants to be classified as Indian-controlled

MUMBAI, May 18 -- Swiggy's move to tweak board nomination rights to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC) reflects a broader shift among late-stage startups with large foreign inves... Read More


Beyond the 'avocado consumer': How Aarti Gill built a supplement powerhouse

New Delhi, May 13 -- Long before Aarti Gill began building plant-based nutrition startup Oziva, wellness and fitness were already a big part of her life. At Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee, it ... Read More


Loaf story: How The Health Factory multiplied 10 loaves of bread to feed the multitude

Bengaluru, April 28 -- In a Mumbai apartment, Abhishek Sarkate spends his days staring at a glowing screen. As a video editor working remotely, his world rarely extends beyond his desk. A while back, ... Read More


Mint Explainer | As India forms AI policy panel, what it means for startups

New Delhi, April 26 -- The government has set up an inter-ministerial advisory body, the AI Governance and Economic Group (Aigeg), to act as a central node for shaping and coordinating policy on artif... Read More


The algorithm of a cry: How startups are turning baby whimpers into data

Bengaluru, April 14 -- Mahek Mody and his wife were looking forward to having their first child. But the couple knew they would have their hands full once the baby arrived, juggling late-night feeds, ... Read More


Mint Explainer | Can this startup make 10-minute delivery finally work?

New Delhi, April 2 -- Food delivery majors Swiggy and Zomato have both scaled back their bets on 10-minute food delivery after struggling to make the economics work. The model promised speed, but stru... Read More


From kibble to clinics: Why pet startups are chasing healthcare

New Delhi, March 29 -- Supertails' veterinary clinic in Brookefield, Bengaluru, isn't anything like your familiar, if chaotic, neighbourhood practice. The floors have a soft, anti-skid texture. The li... Read More