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Mehak Luthra

WeWork’s first Indian investment

Also in this edition: PU and SSLC under one board; Experience store of DaMENSCH; High incidence of breast cancer

📈 Breast cancer second highest in Bengaluru

The incidence of breast cancer was observed to be the second highest in Bengaluru after Chennai. The city held the third position in this regard until last year.

🚸 PU and SSLC under one Board

The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has been renamed to the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), a body that will govern PU as well as SSLC examinations.

🥬 MS Dhoni invests in Shaka Harry

Cricketer MS Dhoni has also joined the list of global investors who have invested in plant protein startup Shaka Harry.

💲 VC Tim Draper invests in Up

Tim Draper, who is known for his early investments in companies, has invested in Up, a consumer technology startup based in Bengaluru.