Pune-based Asymmetrical Learning, incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, has partnered with the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) to introduce the U.S. collegiate esports phenomenon “May Madness” to India. The initiative aims to establish a structured esports ecosystem in Indian schools and universities, following India’s new Online Gaming Act, 2025, which officially recognizes esports as a legitimate sport.
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar and her sister Samiksha Pednekar have launched Backbay, a premium natural mineral water brand rooted in family values, sustainability, and Himalayan purity. The venture reflects their emotional bond and entrepreneurial spirit, blending business with tradition.
Bodhami, a pioneering AI-powered career guidance platform from Goa, has made history by becoming the first and only Goan startup to receive the National Startup Award for Rural Impact under the Startup India – DPIIT initiative. Selected from over 200,000 startups, Bodhami is now among India’s Top 30 Startups, empowering over 100,000 students and professionals across India and nine countries through transformative career and skill development tools.
