Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 112nd edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life entrepreneurs in their startup journeys. What would you do if you were in their shoes? At the end of the quiz, you will find out what the entrepreneurs and innovators themselves actually did. Would you do things differently? Check out YourStory’s Book Review section as well, with takeaways from over 355 titles on creativity and entrepreneurship, and our weekend Photo ..read more

Two words have taken the world by storm. While it was the 'internet’ driving us crazy a decade back, now one of its transformative branches has downright changed the way we think, work and practise our daily lives. Yes, you guessed it right; Artificial Intelligence, aka AI it is. Just like the internet and other digital advancements had faced initial opposition and scepticism, AI has met its fair share of challenges. The conversations surrounding AI are often muddled with confusion and misinformation, mainly because the term ‘AI’ encompasses a broad spectrum of concepts and applications. I ..read more

Highlighting that India is among the only few countries in the world on track to fulfil its climate pledges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed to host the UN climate conference in 2028, and also launched a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation. Participating in multiple high-level events on the second day of the UN climate conference (COP28) here, the Prime Minister said rich nations should completely reduce their carbon footprint "well before" 2050 and give all developing countries their fair share in the global carbon budget ..read more

Running a small business comes with its unique set of challenges, and ensuring profitability is often at the forefront of every entrepreneur's mind. In this article, we will explore six effective methods that can help strengthen your small business and drive sustained profitability. 1. Strategic cost management: Maximising efficiency and minimising expenses In the quest for profitability, it's crucial to revamp your operations by strategically managing costs. This involves a twofold approach: boosting sales and cutting unnecessary expenses. Sales boost through cross-selling: Identify oppor ..read more

The world of warehousing is experiencing unprecedented upheaval, driven by two primary forces: the explosion of ecommerce and the rapid advancements in technology. Intra-logistics, the management of the flow of goods within a facility, is at the very heart of this transformation. As consumer demands increase and technology presents new opportunities, warehouses are evolving from mere storage spaces into dynamic, integrated hubs of efficiency and innovation. Here's a closer look at how ecommerce and technology are reshaping intra-logistics.  Also Read Ekart takes a shot at serving ..read more

Looks like the house of brands strategy is FTW! CarDekho has acquired the self-drive car rental platform Revv in a bid to enter the shared mobility space. The autotech group, which houses brands including BikeDekho, ZigWheels, and InsuranceDekho, aims to offer a one-stop automobile-focused ecosystem to customers. Also, Ola Electric sold a record 30,000 e-scooters in November, its Founder Bhavish Aggarwal announced on X. The EV maker, which recently converted to a public limited company ahead of IPO, has shown 30% month-on-month growth in sales, Aggarwal said.  ICYMI: Here’s how spatial ..read more

Do you wonder what is the secret of a happy and fulfilling life? Well, this question is not a new one. The quest for a happy and fulfilling life has been a perennial concern for humanity, transcending time and culture. From ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers, the pursuit of happiness has always been at the forefront of human introspection.  Fortunately enough, Harvard University conducted a study spanning 85 years to uncover the secrets behind true happiness. In this article, we will take you through the fascinating findings of this study and reveal the seven unconventional t ..read more

Deepfake videos are not in the interest of YouTube as none of the stakeholders want to associate themselves with platforms that allow fake news or misinformation, a senior company official has said. YouTube, India Director, Ishan John Chatterjee on Thursday said the firm complies with all local laws and continues to engage with the government on all emerging issues. "I want to reiterate that misinformation, in general, and deepfakes in AI is actually not in our interest at all. As a platform, if you look at the different stakeholders that we serve, and let us take the three broad ones i.e ..read more

India will never provide company or enterprise-specific incentives in the electric vehicle sector, a top government official said on Friday, amid a push from American electric carmaker Tesla for special sops to set up its factory in the country. If the government has to consider providing incentives then it will only be for all EV makers and entrants who want to come to India, the official said. The official added that inter-ministerial discussions have happened on the customs duty concession demand of the US-based electric car maker Tesla, but "we never" came to any conclusion on those ..read more

Venture capital firm Anicut Capital has invested Rs 133 crore in US-based TAO Digital Solutions through private credit fund, GAF-4, the investment company said on Friday. Launched in the first quarter of the current fiscal, GAF-4 is Anicut's third private credit fund having a size of Rs 1,000 crore with a green-shoe option of Rs 500 crore. "Anicut Capital invests Rs 133 crore in TAO Digital Solutions through Private Credit Fund," the statement said. The funds shall be used by TAO Digital Solutions to acquire TriGeo Technologies to expand its Digitization services, Anicut Capital said in ..read more