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How Musskan Agarwaal Is Building Brands That People Remember Through August Media Connect

How Musskan Agarwaal Is Building Brands That People Remember Through August Media Connect

In a world where brands are constantly fighting for attention, Kolkata-based entrepreneur Musskan Agarwaal believes attention alone isn't enough. "People remember how something made them feel," she says. "That's what builds a brand." It's a philosophy that led her to start August Media Connect, a creative marketing agency built around one simple idea: every business has something meaningful to say. Long before she understood marketing, Musskan was fascinated by the way people made decisions. She remembers watching her mother leave home intending to buy one thing and return with five. She noticed which billboards stayed with her, which shop displays…
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HomestaysBnB: Prashant Unnikrishnan’s Vision to Build India’s Most Trusted Homestay Ecosystem

HomestaysBnB: Prashant Unnikrishnan’s Vision to Build India’s Most Trusted Homestay Ecosystem

As India's travel landscape continues to evolve, trust has emerged as one of the biggest deciding factors for travellers and property owners alike. Recognising this gap, entrepreneur Prashant Unnikrishnan founded HomestaysBnB in 2025 with a clear mission - to create a verified, transparent, and community-driven platform that makes homestay bookings safer while empowering local tourism entrepreneurs. Turning Industry Experience into a Purpose-Driven Platform Prashant's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 23, spanning consulting, recruitment, event management, interior designing, and property-related businesses. Through years of working closely with homestay owners, villa operators, and boutique hospitality businesses, he identified a recurring…
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Karnataka Microalgae Biotechnology Startup Novalgae Closes Seed Round to Turn Ballari’s Arid Land into High-Value Spirulina Farms

Karnataka Microalgae Biotechnology Startup Novalgae Closes Seed Round to Turn Ballari’s Arid Land into High-Value Spirulina Farms

Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India] July 07 2026: Bengaluru-based microalgae biotechnology startup Novalgae Private Limited has closed an undisclosed seed round from three angel investors to expand its community spirulina farming programme in Ballari District, Karnataka, targeting 150 tons of annual production by 2027. Founded by brothers Siva Sankar and Atul Ghosh, Novalgae is working with smallholder farmers who have pooled resources as a collective, transforming marginal and arid land in Ballari into productive spirulina cultivation hubs. The fresh capital will be deployed toward farm expansion within the district and formulation research and development for nutraceutical-grade spirulina ingredients targeting B2B health and…
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When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: Shailendra Aswal’s Journey from Corporate Leadership to My Life Kompass

When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Enough: Shailendra Aswal’s Journey from Corporate Leadership to My Life Kompass

For a long time, Shailendra Aswal’s career looked exactly the way success is expected to look. Over more than twenty-five years, he built his professional life across technology, consulting, and innovation, taking on leadership roles at companies such as Yahoo, [24]7.ai, and Uber. It was a career marked by scale, responsibility, and the kind of momentum that signals progress from the outside. But there was one pattern in his journey that often surprised people. At different points, he chose to step away from established corporate roles, spend time doing something completely different, and then return. To others, it seemed unusual.…
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From a Rented Shop to a Rising Interior Brand: How Adesh Kayasth Is Building Interluxspace One Landmark Project at a Time

From a Rented Shop to a Rising Interior Brand: How Adesh Kayasth Is Building Interluxspace One Landmark Project at a Time

In an industry where trust is earned project by project and reputation is built through execution, few stories capture the spirit of entrepreneurship quite like that of Interluxspace. What began as a modest venture operating from a rented shop in Pune has, in just a few years, evolved into a growing interior design and turnkey execution company known for transforming residential and commercial spaces with precision, creativity, and professionalism. Founded on January 1, 2023, by Adesh Kayasth, Interluxspace was born from a simple belief: great interiors should not only look beautiful but also improve the way people live, work, and…
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Beyond AI Hype: How Rato Communications Built a Framework Where Humans and Machines Create Better Digital Experiences Together

Beyond AI Hype: How Rato Communications Built a Framework Where Humans and Machines Create Better Digital Experiences Together

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become the most discussed technology in marketing. Yet for many organizations, the conversation remains polarized. One side views AI as a replacement for human creativity, while the other treats it as a productivity tool that can accelerate existing processes. Few agencies have successfully developed a structured approach that combines the strengths of both. Bengaluru-based Rato Communications believes the future lies somewhere in between. Founded in 2020 by marketing & communications professional Reuben Rato, the agency has spent the last few years exploring a question that many marketers continue to grapple with: How can artificial intelligence enhance…
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Kenneth Paul Lewis on Building Organizational Capability Through Atlas Learning

Kenneth Paul Lewis on Building Organizational Capability Through Atlas Learning

In the present-day rapidly evolving business world, it is common knowledge among the leaders that technology, by itself, will not bring success. The founder of Atlas Learning, Kenneth Lewis, understood that -  stating that with “the right environment and right tools, people... are capable of far more than they realize.” Right from the beginning, the vision of Atlas Learning has been “to help people, teams, and organizations become better versions of themselves, and then some.” True to that vision, the company describes itself as “an Enterprise Capability Transformation Partner,” implying that Atlas Learning does more than just offer training –…
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Best Mozart Tiles for Kitchen Walls in India: Design, Durability & Style Guide

Best Mozart Tiles for Kitchen Walls in India: Design, Durability & Style Guide

Kitchen walls have evolved from purely functional surfaces into key design elements that define the personality of a space. In modern Indian homes—especially with open and modular layouts—the kitchen is no longer hidden; it’s showcased. This shift demands surfaces that are both visually refined and highly practical, a balance achieved through thoughtfully designed collections from Mozart Tiles. Why Kitchen Wall Tiles Matter More Than Ever Kitchens operate under constant exposure to: Heat and moisture Oil splashes and stains Daily wear and cleaning The right tiles must handle these conditions while maintaining their finish and appeal. Mozart Tiles is designed for…
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CourseConnect crosses 50,000 learners as demand for online degrees surges in India

CourseConnect crosses 50,000 learners as demand for online degrees surges in India

Platform marks 8 years of operation with 100+ university partnerships and 1,000+ programmes across India Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India], June 26, 2026:  CourseConnect, India's learner-focused educational guidance platform, today announced it has crossed 50,000 learners guided since its founding in 2018 - a milestone that underscores the rapid rise of online higher education across the country. The platform now collaborates with more than 100 universities, offers access to over 1,000 academic programmes, and continues to support students and working professionals in achieving their educational and professional aspirations. Founded on July 1, 2018 by Yuvaraj Shet, CourseConnect was built to address a…
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From Script Pages to Brand Stories: How Sunny Jani Built Seven Dot Productions into a Creative Force from Ahmedabad

From Script Pages to Brand Stories: How Sunny Jani Built Seven Dot Productions into a Creative Force from Ahmedabad

Not all companies are born out of a business plan; some of them start with a story. The story of Seven Dot Productions is one such. For Sunny Jani, the founder of Seven Dot Productions, this journey did not begin with funding or a huge production setup; it started with a writer's passion for telling good stories. While Jani went back to Ahmedabad from Mumbai in 2019, there was uncertainty around his future. While exposure in Mumbai helped him see the industry of entertainment and filmmaking, going back to Ahmedabad would mean having to start everything afresh. However, despite this…
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