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Byju Raveendran sentenced to 6 months in jail by Singapore court for contempt

The founder of failed tech firm Byju's has been instructed to surrender, pay $70,500 & provide documents proving legal ownership of a corporate entity that held shares in a related company.

Byju’s insolvency saga: Founder Raveendran’s charges against EY India in bombshell LinkedIn post

Charges by Raveendran who broke his silence follow post by EY India whistleblower. Amid insolvency proceedings, Byju’s founder said he ‘sold his house, mortgaged family’s future’.

Global Media on a potential India-China partnership and its impact on world order, economy

Apart from India-China, international media also looks at how venture capitalism can go wrong, using the example of Byju's. An article explores factors that led to its downfall.

Global media on India’s potential AI revolution & investors making same mistakes in China, India

In other reports, the Economist highlights two Indian start-ups, Byju's and Swiggy, and their trajectories.

Unions are getting a boost in Bengaluru tech industry. Byju’s layoffs was a catalyst

Industry leaders are questioning the relevance of unions in a sector where job mobility is high. Employees are leaving organisations frequently and there are many job opportunities.

Byju’s ‘Learning Trap’ author got many threats, tells cautionary tale at Bengaluru lit fest

Bangalore Business Literature Festival was attended by authors such as Tanuj Bhojwani, Shalini Kapoor, Sriram Devatha, Ravi Wazir, who talked about India’s start-up growth story.

Byju’s auditor BDO Global resigns as company bankruptcy proceedings begin

The resignation comes after the startup failed to provide requested documents due to a suspended board amid insolvency proceedings and an asset freeze.

US lenders push Indian ed-tech giant Byju’s towards insolvency

The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived insolvency proceedings following a lawsuit by a trust representing U.S. lenders who say they are owed $1 billion by the company.

What’s going on with Byju’s bankruptcy process? Creditors must secure claims, protect interests

Creditors must adhere to the prescribed timelines to recover their dues. Failure to do so could result in losing any potential payouts from the resolution plan or the liquidation process.

NCLT allows BCCI insolvency plea against Byju’s parent company for defaulting on Rs 158.9 crore

Indisputable that firm availed BCCI’s services through sponsorship rights, says NCLT, dismissing opposition to insolvency on grounds that deal involved transfer of some rights only. 

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Byju Raveendran sentenced to 6 months in jail by Singapore court for contempt

The founder of failed tech firm Byju's has been instructed to surrender, pay $70,500 & provide documents proving legal ownership of a corporate entity that held shares in a related company.

800 displays, 72 cities: IAF’s legendary Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team completes 30 years

Operating under the motto ‘Sadaiva Sarvottama’ (Always the Best), the team functions as part of the IAF’s No. 52 Squadron, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Sharks’.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.