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Govt sets up mechanism to support start-up businesses
It has established a mechanism to be known as SETU (Self-Employment and Talent Utilisation) under NITI Aayog
 "Govt sets up mechanism to support start-up businesses")
Uber's withdrawal raises doubts about rickshaw ride apps in India
Ola and Uber have not been able to scale their auto-rickshaw service, due to problems related to customer adoption, reports Tech in Asia
 "Uber's withdrawal raises doubts about rickshaw ride apps in India")
GoEuro.com secures $45 million from investors led by Goldman Sachs
Berlin based start-up extends its lead in Europe-wide travel search and booking
 "GoEuro.com secures $45 million from investors led by Goldman Sachs")
Lack of planning, workload problems could affect start-ups: Study
According to the study by Greyhound Research commissioned by technology firm EMC India, technology is helping startups deliver unique and personalised experiences compared to mid and large-sized enter
 "Lack of planning, workload problems could affect start-ups: Study")
HeyBiz secures seed funding from ShopClues
HeyBiz will use the investment to enhance its product and expand its market base across India
 "HeyBiz secures seed funding from ShopClues")
Jugnoo cries foul ahead of Ola's Chandigarh launch
Accuses Ola of poaching employees and taking its employee and driver database to disrupt business in its hometown
DST looks to create science driven start-ups
A workshop is being conducted by ASPIRE and IISc, Bengaluru to understand how to create an enabling environment to incubate and nurture ideas in science and high-tech fields
 "DST looks to create science driven start-ups")
Cleaning up the worst industry for scams and ripoffs - real estate
Partnergo's referral and review system brings transparency to a market notorious for scams and rip-offs, reports Tech in Asia
 "Cleaning up the worst industry for scams and ripoffs - real estate")
How to win at social media for your start-up
Social media marketing for your start-up might not be as simple as you think. Tech in Asia gives you some tips to get started
 "How to win at social media for your start-up")
Nexus Venture Partners raises $450 million in new fund
With its fourth fund, Nexus Ventures' total assets comes to over $1 billion
 "Nexus Venture Partners raises $450 million in new fund")
Travelyaari to add cabs, automobile bookings to its platform
To capture a larger customer base, the company is adding features, like hotel rooms, cabs and wallets, to its bus ticketing platform
 "Travelyaari to add cabs, automobile bookings to its platform")
Bengaluru-based MockBank acquires tech start-up Litoro
Started in 2013, MockBank helps candidates prepare for the tests of various government jobs, reports Tech in Asia
 "Bengaluru-based MockBank acquires tech start-up Litoro")
 "Nasscom going big on start-up warehouse")
Paytm buys home services marketplace Near.in
The move is a part of Paytm's ramped up focus on online-to-offline (O2O) commerce
 "Paytm buys home services marketplace Near.in")
Custom furniture etailer CustomFurnish.com raises Rs 30 crore
Had raised Rs 16 crore from a cluster of investors including Dr Reddy's Laboratories' chairman Satish Reddy in March
 "Custom furniture etailer CustomFurnish.com raises Rs 30 crore")
The Chinese start-ups to watch out for in 2016
With 2015 coming to a close, Tech in Asia looks at the start-ups which might turn some heads in 2016
This week in Asian start-ups
Tech in Asia presents you with the hottest Asian start-ups making the news
Need to look at the structure of regulations again: Tarun Khanna
Interview with Professor at Harvard Business School
Odisha plans policy for start-ups
The TiE Bhubaneswar has suggested a draft policy and we will take a call on it soon at the government level
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Corporate India's goodwill deluge to speed up Chennai flood relief
Facebook enabled users to mark themselves safe in Chennai since Thursday morning
 "Corporate India's goodwill deluge to speed up Chennai flood relief")