Things Change

Things Change is our Thursday newsletter, delivering sharp, original insights on recent news and developments from the world of technology and startups.

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About the Author

Harveen Ahluwalia

Harveen Ahluwalia

Harveen Ahluwalia

Harveen Ahluwalia

Harveen is a co-founder at The Morning Context, and leads our coverage in the Middle East. She has previously worked as a media, consumer and tech writer at The Ken and Mint. At The Morning Context, she writes on tech, venture capital, consumer and media businesses across India and Gulf—from e-commerce to healthtech to streaming.

Featured Newsletter

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Comparing notes on Ashneer Grover, Rahul Yadav and holding people accountable

Info Edge’s consistent efforts to figure out what went wrong at its investee company 4B Networks are a welcome change in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Harveen Ahluwalia

Recent Editions

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The layoff problem of Freshworks and 1% Club

The two startups are seemingly doing well, leaving affected employees wondering about the real reason for the job cuts.

Harveen Ahluwalia

08 Nov 2024

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Physics Wallah defies the edtech slump with $210 million fundraise

The edtech startup is a bright spot in a sea of disappointment, but can it stay the course? Separately, Dailyhunt’s latest pitch should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Harveen Ahluwalia

20 Sept 2024

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Beyond the IPO hype, a reality check for FirstCry’s investors

The company has made its market debut amid worsening business metrics. Separately, Amazon sees a top-level exit at a time when its e-commerce business has been sluggish.

09 Aug 2024

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Top exit at Nexus Venture Partners and the allure of freestyle investing

What is more important for a venture fund—an investment strategy that is sold to limited partners to raise money or ultimately the fund returns that can come from practically anywhere?

Ashish K. Mishra

27 Mar 2024

Older Editions

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Inside the stand-off between D2C Insider founder and Inflection Point Ventures

Accusations are flying between a co-founder of innerwear brand Almo and its top investor over possible corporate governance lapses and a conflict of interest, even as the startup struggles to survive.

20 Mar 2024

Trell is fighting a losing battle

Pivoting away from social commerce and fraud allegations against founders have jeopardized the short-video app. Its latest financials bear testimony to the grim state of affairs.

07 Mar 2024

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Karnataka continues with slapdash policies on taxi apps

The state transport department has set fixed per kilometre fares instead of a band. Prices should drop, but so would cab availability at peak hours and driver earnings.

07 Feb 2024

Can $200 million really save Byju’s?

The announcement of a rights issue seems to be little more than a last-ditch attempt to get existing investors to put in money and help clear urgent current liabilities that could land the founders in prison.

31 Jan 2024

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Coaching centre guidelines are a nothingburger

The government’s guidelines on coaching centres will, at best, create confusion in the short term with no material change in the long run.

24 Jan 2024