Two entrepreneurs from Bengaluru pitched their sustainable stationery brand, Rescript, on Shark Tank India, offering recycled paper products and relying on corporate contracts for 90% of their sales. They sought Rs 1 crore in funding for 3.3% equity to expand their Rs 6 crore revenue projection. Despite interest from some ‘sharks’, they left empty-handed, with Anupam Mittal praising their B2B business model and suggesting they focus on becoming a primary brand for sustainability goals.
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19 of 30 slain Maoists identified
In the aftermath of two encounters in Chhattisgarh resulting in the deaths of 30 Maoists, police have identified 19 of the slain Maoists, including 15 women, with a total reward of ₹1.03 crore. In Bijapur, 14 of the 26 cadres killed were women, with efforts ongoing to establish the identities of others. Notable figures among the deceased include PLGA commander Lokesh and West Bastar Divisional Committee members Sitto and Jithru. Full Article
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