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Amid layoff season, this Bengaluru company is paying employees to quit and start their own business and return back if things don't work out
Amid layoffs and voluntary buyout offers at global tech companies, Bengaluru-based iD Fresh Food is encouraging employees to quit and start their own businesses. CEO Musthafa PC's entrepreneurship policy offers a partially paid sabbatical, mentorship, access to the company's business network and an option to return if their ventures fail.
Microsoft’s Human-Centred Copilot Fall Release Sets a Bold New Standard for AI Companions
Microsoft's latest Copilot Fall Release redefines the AI landscape with a revolutionary suite of features focused on personalisation, collaboration, health, and education. This detailed overview explores what makes Copilot a leader in human-centred AI, from empowering creativity and keeping users connected to pioneering proactive actions and privacy-first integrations, making Copilot not just a smart assistant, but a trusted companion for productivity and wellbeing in 2025.
Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to HC
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates have been released from detention. The Delhi Police also withdrew the prohibitory order against assembly and protests. Wangchuk and others were detained while marching to demand the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Court again reserves order on Sharjeel's plea, grants time to Delhi police for clarification
Special public prosecutor Amit Prasad submitted that there is some ambiguity on the provision mentioned by the defence counsel on the point that whether the accused under UAPA with multiple offences and undergone half of the sentence under UAPA, is entitled to be released on bail under section 436A CrPC. Advocate Talib Mustafa opposed the submissions made by the SPP for Delhi Police. He argued that what the SPP is submitting is related to post-conviction cases. Whereas Sharjeel is un undertrial. The submissions don't apply to him.
Drug dealer brags on camera, receives over six-year jail term
Mustafa Mahmood, also known as "Boosta," has been sentenced to over six years in prison for his involvement in cocaine trafficking. He was found guilty of running two drug distribution networks in Sheffield and Barnsley, trafficking around two kilos of crack cocaine and heroin. Mahmood filmed himself with large sums of money, bragging about his earnings from selling drugs. During a police raid, cocaine worth up to £25,000 and £3,000 in cash were discovered, along with evidence of drug cutting and preparation.
Supreme Court terms complaint against Editors Guild members 'counter-narrative of government', extends protection
The court observed the EGI team went to Manipur after the Army wrote to it about "partisan reporting" on the ground by vernacular media.
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Jamia Violence Case: Delhi HC sets aside order discharging Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and others
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday partially overturned trial court order and charged nine out of 11 accused including Safoora Zargar, Sharjeel Imam under sections related to rioting, unlawful assembly, obstructing public servants and other sections, in 2019 Jamia violence case.
Delhi HC to hear on May 26 Sharjeel Imam's interim bail plea based on SC order on sedition
The application, filed through advocates Talib Mustafa, Ahmad Ibrahim, and Kartik Venu, said the trial court's order rejecting his bail is primarily based on the premise that the special court had no power to grant bail under Section 437 of the CrPC in view of the limitations imposed therein, once the court had by a separate order, sought it fit to frame sedition charges against Imam.
Campaign against idli-dosa batter: Azim Premji-backed iD Fresh Food moves cyber police, WhatsApp
“We condemn the spread of such malicious rumours and misinformation and have taken the legal route to rightfully tackle this issue,” the company said in a statement. The company, founded about 15 years ago by the first-generation entrepreneur PC Mustafa and four of his cousins, has also been backed by the venture fund, Helion Ventures.
iD Fresh Food files complaint with police, WhatsApp over misleading information
iD Fresh Food has been receiving social media forwards which carried “misleading and false information” alleging that it used animal extracts in its products. It denied what it called are “baseless allegations that are purely intended at maligning the brand"
Covid Boom: Ready-to-cook food sales rise as India gives stay-at-home advise
In the three months to end-June, fresh packaged food brand iD Fresh Food has seen paratha sales rise by 60% compared with the previous quarter, while meat products and seafood brand Licious has seen a more than 300% jump in sale of ready-to-eat meat spreads, a two-fold increase sale of ready-to-cook kebabs, marinated meat and seafood.
Meet eight entrepreneurs who defied all odds and rose to the top
Entrepreneurs featured in this story are from wide-ranging backgrounds and education.
M&M, Raymond, HDFC Life, Kotak Bank among 10 stocks that analysts say can deliver good gains in 2-3 weeks
While market is in negative terrain, analysts are advising a stock-specific approach.
Can iD Fresh's batter business solve Indian homemakers 'trust' issues?
It took three years for Musthafa and his cousins, with whom he started iD Fresh in 2005, to solve a very common problem that people face while making this savoury doughnut-esque breakfast item.
First day of IIMBue focused on changing needs of businesses
In its first edition in 2015, the theme was around Engage, Energize, Enhance, while the second edition in 2016 was around Multiple facets of Leadership: Start, Scale and Disrupt.
Sensex climbs 150 pts, Nifty50 nears 10,750; ICICI Bank rises 6%
Domestic shares opened with sharp gains on Tuesday amid firm global cues.
Premji buys $25m stake in ready-to-cook food company
School dropout Mustafa PC started selling dosa batter from a shop run by his cousins in 2006, that morphed into ID Fresh Foods in 2008.
Key market triggers to watch out before Opening Bell
Nifty50 futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange were trading 66 points higher at 8,056, indicating a higher opening for the domestic market.
ACS to ramp up India headcount by 1,000 in 6-8 months
Amid gloomy scenario in the global job markets, hiring in India is continuing at a strong pace with world's largest business process outsourcing firm Affiliated Computer Services planning to recruit 1,000 people in the next 6-8 months in the country.
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