Byju Raveendran and the art of deception

The co-founder of India’s largest edtech has made lying a habit. Excerpts from ‘The Learning Trap: How Byju’s Took Indian Edtech For A Ride’ show that he does this with a confidence that almost makes one believe him.

14 December, 202314 min
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Byju Raveendran and the art of deception

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