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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
CII Summit 2025: Startup founders urge for domestic capital, tech push
The founders of several homegrown start-ups across sectors called for a stronger push from domestic investors and a greater focus on technological innovation to help the ecosystem grow and compete globally. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 on Thursday, the founders also highlighted the country's deep pool of skilled talent as a key driver of future growth. Vrinda Kapoor, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 3rdiTech (pronounced third-eye tech), a semiconductor company, pointed out that by 2030, China will hold 65 per cent of global semiconductor and electronics capacity for defence. 'That's the beast we are up against, but India is the only country with enough skilled manpower to be able to compete with China. For this, Indian product companies need to emerge, and Indian capital needs to back them,' Kapoor said, adding that 20 per cent of the world's semiconductor design talent is based in three Indian cities—Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. On competition with China, Rajat Verma, Founder and CEO of Lohum, a battery recycling and critical minerals refining company, said that while India has sufficient talent, more private capital is needed. 'The Chinese ecosystem is way too deep, way too big. We need the entire downstream ecosystem to be created in India. We have a big market that can be served by Indian companies; this big market allows us to get to scale and then serve the global ecosystem. But one of the problems in the Indian deep tech market is capital, as the private capital market is not deep enough,' Verma said. Speaking about taking Indian start-ups onto the global stage, Shashank ND, Co-founder and CEO of health-tech firm Practo, said, 'We have become a hub for consumers choosing India as a destination for healthcare, but I think the technology access that could be possible isn't right there.' He added that technological innovation and access could help extend the services of well-trained Indian doctors to people worldwide. Paavan Nanda, Co-founder and CEO of gaming company WinZo Games, added that in the context of gaming and entertainment, India's rich culture and technological capability could be integrated to create export-ready global products. 'The Indian art and culture, when married with the strength of Indian tech, can come up with an extremely impactful product and companies that can compete with the Activision Blizzards, Googles, and Metas of the world,' Nanda said.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Tusshar Kapoor Reveals Father Jeetendra Has No Plans To Return To Acting: "He Is Done With It"
Mumbai: Actor Jeetendra, one of the top stars of the 1960s and 70s, has no plans to be back on the screen, says son Tusshar Kapoor. Jeetendra gave hits like "Geet Gaya Patharon Ne", "Gunahon Ka Devta", "Farz", "Humjoli" to "Caravan", "Dharam Veer", "Parichay" and "Nagin". He continued to be in top form till the '80s with credits like "Himmatwala", "Tohfa" and "Mawaali", but stopped acting by the mid-1990s and has since made only cameo or minor appearances in films post-2000. Kapoor said his father has no desire of being on a film set ever again. 'He tracks today's cinema. But he's not really interested in going on sets. He said, 'I've done somewhere 200 films'. He started so young, when he was just 20. So, he's done with that. I don't think he was ever interested in doing character roles," the actor told PTI. Kapoor said when his father called it quits on acting, he and many other senior actors were being offered only "stereotypical" roles. "The roles that were offered to senior actors were very stereotypical. Today, there are a lot of very diverse characters. But that wasn't the case back then. He decided to ease out of it. Now, he's more of a businessman," he added. Kapoor hopes his father's legacy is explored through a docudrama series. And not just Jeetendra, a project honouring Dharmendra's career should also be made. "I think dad deserves one, actors like Dharam ji and him, they don't really go out and market themselves," he said, giving the example of "Elvis", the 2022 biographical film about legendary musician Elvis Presley. "Our legends here also deserve that kind of a tribute. That generation of actors, they have such great work, we've learned from those experiences of theirs. So, I think it will be very 'masaledar' to have a docudrama of either of these icons from the 60s,' he said. The actor currently stars in the movie 'Kapkapiii', which was released in theatres on May 23.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
India is the only country with enough skilled talent to rival China in semiconductors: 3rdiTech CEO
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) India is the only country with enough skilled manpower to compete with China in the semiconductor industry, boasting 20 per cent of the world's semiconductor design talent concentrated in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune, according to fabless chipmaker 3rdiTech's CEO Vrinda Kapoor. This unique advantage, built over decades as global tech giants established large R&D centres in India, positions the country to challenge China's dominance in global semiconductor capacity, especially in defence electronics, where China is expected to hold 65 per cent share by 2030, she said. "India is the only country with enough skilled manpower to be able to compete with China. Why? Because since the 70s, American companies have come to India. European companies have come to India and set up huge tech centres. So, our GCCs are finally paying off," Kapoor said at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025. Kapoor highlighted that despite China's rapid expansion in defence electronics supply chains -- growing by 600 per cent since 2004 -- India's vast pool of skilled engineers and designers offers a critical competitive edge. However, she stressed that for India to fully leverage this talent, Indian product companies must emerge and receive strong backing from domestic capital. "20 per cent of the world's entire semiconductor design talent sits out of three Indian cities, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Qualcomm's 5G chip was 100 per cent designed in India. So, what needs to change? Indian product companies need to emerge, and Indian capital needs to back them," 3rdiTech is part of a strategic partnership with the US Space Force and Bharat Semi (3rdiTech's holding company) to establish a semiconductor fabrication plant that will produce chips for use in military hardware and next-generation telecommunications.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Shah Rukh Khan told Kareena Kapoor their kids AbRam and Taimur should work together in films: ‘They're both very good looking'
In the world of Bollywood, star kids are often treated like little celebrities in their own right. Whether it's a public appearance or a candid photo, they easily steal the spotlight. Among the most popular names are AbRam Khan and Taimur Ali Khan, sons of Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. They're young, adorable, and always in the public eye. So, it's no surprise that even their parents have joked about them joining the film industry one day. In fact, Shah Rukh Khan once spoke about the idea of AbRam and Taimur working together in films! Shah Rukh and Kareena's special bond SRK and Kareena have shared screen space in films like 'Asoka' and ' Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship have always been loved by fans. In 2017, Kareena was a guest on show hosted by Shah Rukh, during which Bebo mentioned, 'I haven't worked much with the Kapoor men.' This started a fun conversation about their children. The big plan for AbRam and Taimur Shah Rukh replied, 'Tumne jaise bola hai ki 'Maine Kapoor mardon ke saath zyada kaam nahi kiya hai', toh yeh Kapoor aur Khan ko hum zaroor kaam karayenge.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Toyota 4Runner Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) MorninJoy Undo This means, 'Since you have said that 'I haven't worked much with the Kapoor men', we will make this Kapoor (Taimur) and Khan (AbRam) work.' Kareena happily added, 'We have to! And they're both very very good looking.' AbRam and Taimur AbRam Khan, the youngest son of Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan , was born in 2013 through surrogacy. He's known for his sweet nature and charming looks. Taimur Ali Khan, born to Kareena and Saif Ali Khan in 2016, is another fan-favourite. Since the day he was born, the media has been following his every move. From his cute baby photos to his little waves at the paparazzi, Taimur has won hearts of all Bollywood fans. Kareena Kapoor Khan Wishes Her Brother-In-Law Kunal A Happy Birthday In Style Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Khandaan ka naam neecha…'; Karisma Kapoor was said this by..., Rishi Kapoor got angry at her after watching…
Bollywood beauty Karisma Kapoor spoke openly about her film and family before her silver screen debut. During this, the actress revealed that her father had also advised her. She said that I don't know why people think that women of the Kapoor family cannot work. Even before making her debut in Bollywood, the actress had said many important things about her family. Karisma Kapoor gave an interview in which she talked about life in the Kapoor family and her future aspirations. In 1991, she started her career with the film 'Prem Qaidi'. Karisma, who belongs to the Kapoor family, had a lot of responsibility on her shoulders, but an old interview before her debut shows that she was fully aware of this pressure and was ready to step into the film industry. According to a news published in the Indian Express, Karisma Kapoor said in the interview, 'I don't know why people are under the misconception that women of the Kapoor family cannot work. It was their own selection. After all, my whole family is full of actors, and my father and my uncle have married heroines. She also said that there is no restriction on women; rather her father, Randhir Kapoor, inspired her to become an actress. Karisma told that both her parents advise her to move forward, and she only does what she decides in consultation with them. Putting her point forward, the actress had said, 'My father inspires me to act, and he always says, 'Don't let the Kapoor name down.' He stands very strongly behind me, and I take his advice. We all sit together and talk about work. I want everyone to get this thing out of their mind that the Kapoor family thinks like this. In the same interview, Karisma Kapoor also talked about her relationship with her grandfather Raj Kapoor. She told that he was her biggest source of inspiration. I will never disappoint my grandfather, because I know that he is watching me from above and guiding me. Even when I was a child, he knew that I wanted to become an actress and he told me, 'Here you go, I know you want to become an actress, but if you become one, then become the best or don't become one at all.' Let us tell you that in an interview given to Stardust, Karishma Kapoor had said that when people saw the film 'Prem Qaidi' and came out of the theatre, no one remembered the swimsuit. Everyone was praising my acting at that time. The most important thing for me at that time was what my parents think about this. Actually, Rishi Kapoor was already against Karishma becoming an actress and he was also angry with her because of the bikini sequence in this film. After this, this statement of Karishma came to light.
