In response to US President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has urged affected Indian professionals to consider returning to India. Writing on X on Sunday morning, Vembu described the situation as a challenging yet potentially transformative moment for Indians working in the United States.
“Come back home. It may take five years to…
Startups Raise Big, Breaking Records Amid Investor Frenzy
From Euler Motors to CloudSEK, Indian startups have made waves this week, raising a massive $231.7 million across just 16 deals between May 19 and 24. That’s a whopping 53% jump in funding value compared to the previous week — even though the number of deals dropped from 24 to 16.
Clearly, investors are getting more selective but are…
In a surprising move, Shraeyansh Thakur, one of the key figures at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), has announced that he is leaving the venture capital firm after almost a decade. Thakur, who has made significant contributions to the startup ecosystem during his tenure, is now ready to embark on an exciting entrepreneurial journey of his own.
A Major Exit from Peak XV…
Introduction
In a groundbreaking move for the semiconductor industry, India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Semiconductor Technologies has entered a research and development partnership with IBM. This collaboration aims to design advanced processors that could reshape various technology sectors, including edge devices, hybrid cloud systems, and more.
Strategic Partnership Overview
L&T Semiconductor…

