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Can Astrotalk build the Amazon of spiritual commerce?
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer category.
Anuj Suvarna
Can Astrotalk build the Amazon of spiritual commerce?
The astrology startup that built a profitable consultations business is now pushing into ecommerce, gemstones, and offline stores, as it bets on spirituality becoming India's next organised consumer category.
Anuj Suvarna
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How the future of sustainable agriculture is being shaped in small farms of Marathwada
On small farms in Marathwada, women farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like through Bayer’s Food Value Chain partnership. With digital tools, climate-smart practices, and stronger market access, they are turning farming into both an economic opportunity and a source of agency.
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From almost nothing to a global pharma empire: The untold Lupin story
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From almost nothing to a global pharma empire: The untold Lupin story
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AI at Scale: Powering 650M+ Users | Tech Transformers with Rahul Chari, PhonePe
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BharatPe’s ‘Hai Yakeen’ campaign celebrates the indomitable spirit of Indian merchants
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