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Arunoday Singh-headed O-Health secures strategic funding
O-Health has received strategic funding from several investors to advance its healthcare technology solutions. The company aims to enhance its voice-first AI-enabled clinical pre-assessment platform for better patient information management. The investment will support the expansion into additional healthcare sectors and development of indigenous AI models and clinical hardware. O-Health plans to broaden its focus to include preventive health technologies and intelligent hospital workflows.
Sebi sets up working group to review Innovators Growth Platform framework
SEBI has formed a working group to review Innovators Growth Platform regulations and improve capital access for startups. The panel will examine listing eligibility, fundraising, investor participation, disclosures and migration to mainboards while safeguarding investor interests.
418 OTT release and platform details: When and where to watch Prashanth Neel-backed Telugu horror thriller movie after its theatrical run
The horror thriller 418 has finally hit theaters after overcoming several delays linked to censorship challenges. Directed by Kirtan Nadagouda and featuring talents like Chaithra Achar and Surya Raj, viewers can look forward to several dubbed versions to cater to diverse audiences after its theatrical run.
418 Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Prashanth Neel's Telugu horror movie
After facing multiple delays, Mythri Movie Makers finally released the horror thriller 418 on October 23. Audience feedback has been decidedly mixed, with some praising the film's suspenseful elements and haunting sound design, while others criticised its overall effectiveness in delivering scares. Read on!
Ethereal Exploration Guild unveils 150-acre rocket testing facility in Andhra Pradesh
Called 'The Anchorage', the facility is located in Space City, approximately 40 km from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), India’s spaceport at Sriharikota. The facility is designed to bring rocket engine testing, manufacturing, stage qualification and refurbishment under one roof, supporting the company’s Razor Crest Mk 1 (RCM1) launch vehicle programme.
The ET Startup Awards 2026 special
Happy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top founders, investors, and policymakers in Bengaluru for a Friday evening of sharp insights and spirited conversations.
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ET Startup Awards 2026: Deeptech wants government to step up as the first customer
At the discussion, titled ‘Building the Hard Stuff in India’, moderated by Accel partner Prashanth Prakash, founders from the space, semiconductor and healthtech sectors discussed the challenges of building capital-intensive technologies, developing domestic capabilities and taking complex products to market.
ETSA 2026: Over a decade on, India's startup story is only getting started
The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) captured this transition, reflecting an ecosystem that has moved beyond the race for scale to pursue technological depth, durable businesses and international markets.
Maremma OTT release announced: When and where to watch Ravi Teja’s nephew Maadhav Bhupathiraju's Telugu rural drama movie
Maremma, directed by Manchala Nagaraj, is a rural drama featuring Maadhav Bhupathiraju and Deepa Balu. The film showcases village life, focusing on intense storytelling and spiritual themes. The film includes dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, for its audience reach. Read on to know more about it.
The ET Startup Awards 2026 special
Entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers came together in a star-studded event to honour the best of Indian entrepreneurship at the ET Startup Awards 2026 in Bengaluru.
Winners of The ET Startup Awards 2026 to be feted today
Happy Friday! The who's who of the startup ecosystem will come together in Bengaluru today to honour the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026.
Startups will crown new champions today at 12th ET Startup Awards in Bengaluru
Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal will be the guest of honour at the event, which will bring together a strong mix of past and present ETSA winners and nominees, alongside leading voices from India’s new-economy landscape. Goyal is expected to speak about the government’s efforts to deepen and expand the country’s emerging business ecosystem.
Indian golfers face star-studded field as Asian Games campaign begins
India's golf contingent, featuring experienced players like Aditi Ashok and Yuvraj Sandhu, is set for the Asian Games. The event will take place at Kasugai Country Club's East Course from September 30 to October 3. With no cuts in play, both men's and women's teams can focus on securing medals. South Korea's Tom Kim and Japan's Keita Nakajima are among the top players in the competition.
Friday OTT releases of the week: Hunkaar to Toxic to Unabomber, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5
Several new titles are set to stream on various platforms including Netflix ZEE5, JioHotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. From Agadha to Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups and Mango Pachcha to Hunkkaar: The Roar, the list has something for everyone. Read on to know when to stream it online.
Toxic to Agadha: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more
With all five titles releasing this week, viewers can choose from action, supernatural mystery, romance, sports and family dramas in different languages. From Yash’s Toxic to new regional stories, there are several options to watch across ZEE5, JioHotstar, Sun NXT and Sony LIV.
Accel-backed Rentomojo lists on Dalal Street at 19% premium
On Dalal Street, Rentomojo celebrated its debut with a robust nineteen percent premium on shares. The overwhelming demand for its initial public offering not only eclipsed forecasts but also provided early investors, including the founder, significant paper gains. With eyes set on the market, Rentomojo plans to amplify awareness of furniture and appliance rentals alongside expanding into fresh categories.
UPI MDR worries new-age brokers; India's semiconductor ambitions
India’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Up to 152X return! Rentomojo IPO delivers eye-popping gains to Nitish Mittersain, other early backers
Rentomojo’s stock market debut has turned into a major windfall for early investors, with Nazara Technologies founder Nitish Mittersain set to clock a 152X return on his investment based on the IPO’s upper price band. Several other early backers, including Accel India, Madison India and Rajeev Chitrabhanu, are also poised to unlock multi-fold gains following the company’s listing on Thursday.
Telangana Assembly: Over 20 BRS MLAs suspended for remainder of session
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended over twenty BRS MLAs today. These legislators faced suspension for disrupting the House and raising slogans. The suspension occurred amid demands for discussion on law and order issues. BRS leaders also plan to meet the Telangana Governor regarding these matters. Meanwhile, another adjournment motion addressed government employee benefits.
What seemed like a road crash was murder: SUV driver rammed vehicle twice, dashcam reveals
A shocking murder unfolded on Ananthnagar Road. Prashanth M, 33, was killed by his friend Roshan Hegde, 36. Hegde deliberately crashed his SUV twice, causing fatal injuries to Prashanth who was clinging to the car. The incident was initially mistaken for an accident. Dashcam footage revealed the brutal act. The motive stemmed from a drunken argument following a cricket match.
Award recognises critical role of startups, tech in nation-building: Prashanth Prakash on Padma Shri
Prashanth Prakash received the award in the category of trade and industry. Beyond his contributions in the business sector, he has also lead initiatives in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, climate action, and urban infrastructure.
BITS Pilani alumni Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi and Sid Mookerji pledge $2 million to the BITS Endowment Fund
BITS Pilani alumni Sid Mookerji and Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi have pledged $1 million each to the BITS Endowment Fund, totaling recent commitments to $3 million. Prashanth Palakurthi, a technology entrepreneur, and Anuradha, his wife, previously donated $1 million to establish the Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in 2018. The Mookerji Foundation, founded by Sid Mookerji and his wife Sophie Mookerji, pledged $1 million to support entrepreneurship development initiatives.
Jr. NTR in new project with Prashanth Neel and Rishabh Shetty? Pics go viral
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR recently shared heartwarming snapshots from his meeting with acclaimed Kannada filmmakers Prashanth Neel and Rishabh Shetty, sparking excitement among fans. The candid photos, tagged with "#bangalorediaries," hinted at a convivial gathering in Bengaluru, with fans speculating about potential collaborations.
Prithviraj Sukumaran gushes about Prabhas, says 'Salaar' co-star is an 'incredibly nice guy'
'Salaar' also stars Shruti Haasan, Eshwari Rao, Jagapathi Babu and Sriya Reddy. It will be released in five languages -- Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.
SS Rajamouli buys 1st ticket of his ‘Baahubali’ hero Prabhas’s next movie ‘Salaar’
Directed by Prashanth Neel, ‘Salaar’ is an epic action thriller that stars Prabhas, Shruti Hassan, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles.
74-year-old in Bengaluru loses Rs 35,000 in WhatsApp nude video call scam
The retired government employee got a video call featuring a woman posing nude. Three days later, he received a call from somebody alleging to be a Delhi police cybercrime officer who stated that Prashanth was under investigation as the woman in the call had filed a criminal complaint against him.
Complaint filed against Kannada producer Prashanth Sambargi over accusations of defamatory tweets
According to reports, Prashanth Sambargi is accused of posting offensive messages on social media against HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy. The legal wing of JD(S) has taken action and lodged a complaint against him with the Cyber Crime Police.
Shruti Haasan wraps filming for 'Salaar', thanks actor Prabhas & director Prashanth Neel
The actress thanked the director for casting her as Aadya in the project.
Accel's Prashanth Prakash appointed CM's advisor
Prashanth is from Bangalore and holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Delaware and an undergraduate degree in computer science.
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