Affordable pet care; Inside Gauri Khan’s experience centre

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A thriving startup ecosystem.

Bengaluru climbed seven spots to reach fourteenth place in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025, prepared by Startup Genome, a global innovation ecosystem development organisation. Topping the list is Silicon Valley, followed by New York City, London, and Tel Aviv. Boston and Beijing are tied for fifth place.

“Bengaluru's leap cements its transition from a 'rising star' to a top-tier global startup hub, placing it shoulder-to-shoulder with global leaders like Paris (#12), Philadelphia (#13) and Seattle (#15),” Priyank Kharge, Minister of IT & BT and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, said, according to PTI. 

Speaking of startups, drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has set up an Agri-Drone Indigenisation facility near Chennai to design and manufacture advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems, among many others, a top official said on Friday. 

The facility augments Garuda Aerospace's existing manufacturing unit located near Chennai, and a major leap in advancing drone manufacturing.

Moving on to the world of sports, India has found a new talent in shooting as 19-year-old Suruchi Phogat, who won her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold in Munich late last week.

Last year, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian shooter to win two medals at the Olympics in Paris.

India’s rising stars!

In today’s newsletter, we will talk about 

• Making pet care affordable
• Inside Gauri Khan’s experience centre
• Arunachal Pradesh’s many wonders

Here’s your trivia for today: Where do San Miguel beer and Tanduay, the world’s bestselling rum, come from?

Startups

Making pet care affordable

After caring for a sick dog, Yash Sathe began building a pet-parenting community where people could ask questions like what to feed their pets, when to visit a vet, or how to care for different breeds.  

In 2019, he officially founded Pawzeeble. Sathe initially partnered with NGOs and foster homes to create pet profiles for adoption. This early version of Pawzeeble had a mobile app and helped more than 100 animals get adopted.

Key takeaways:

• In late 2021, Sathe restructured the company to focus on building a tech-driven ecosystem. The first step was launching Pawzeeble Vets, a digital platform for veterinary clinics.
• This tool offered appointment booking, medical documentation, and inventory management, all tailored to Indian clinics. Unlike foreign alternatives, Pawzeeble’s offering was affordable and localised.
• The startup began with a focus on Pune and Mumbai, and by mid-2022 had a presence in 39 cities, including Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Surat, and Guwahati. Today, over 380 clinics and 600 veterinarians use Pawzeeble Vets.

Lifestyle

Inside Gauri Khan’s experience centre

The new crop of interior designers in the country may be bold and experimental in their thought and vision. But they owe it to the OGs of the space, including Gauri Khan, who laid the groundwork for what was to come. Khan has had an illustrious journey of 13 years in the design industry, characterised by exploration and evolution.

In style:

• Khan has expanded her design presence well beyond her signature stores, collaborating with major brands including D’Decor, and working on various high‑end interior ventures. She also runs an interior design studio in Juhu, Mumbai. 
• Now, her firm, Gauri Khan Designs, has launched its first immersive experience centre in Delhi. 
• The experience centre showcases Khan’s complete furniture line, with each piece carrying a story. There's everything from bold statement tables to elegant soft furnishings, and everything can be customised. 

Travel

Exploring Arunachal Pradesh’s many wonders

Arunachal Pradesh is dotted with high ridges, lush valleys, stunning waterfalls, and tranquil lakes. The state is also home to beautiful Buddhist monasteries, and carries a lot of historical and cultural significance.

Every turn brings a new surprise, every lark coos wondrous whispers. Every lake seems to share a deep story, and every waterfall flows with so much joy. In short, every moment spent in the lap of nature offers a new perspective. YS Life explores the state in detail. 

News & updates

• Fortune: Donald Trump reported more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf clubs, licensing and other ventures in a public financial disclosure report released on Friday that provided a glimpse of the vast business holdings of America’s billionaire president.
• Buyback: Anne Wojcicki, the co-founder and former CEO of 23andMe, has regained control over the embattled genetic testing company after her new nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, outbid Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the company announced Friday.
• Steel deal: US President Trump has approved a partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel, the companies said in a release on Friday. “We look forward to putting our commitments into action to make American steelmaking and manufacturing great again,” the companies said in a statement.

Where do San Miguel beer and Tanduay, the world’s bestselling rum, come from?

Answer: The Philippines 

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