Elon Musk’s next big project – Ad Astra preschool: $100M bet on redefining education for toddlers

Ad Astra, a pre-kindergarten Montessori school funded by Elon Musk, has received its initial state permit, allowing the facility to begin operations in Bastrop County, Texas. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission confirmed the licensing on November 14, after an earlier inspection cleared delays in the application process, Fortune reported. A STEM-focused mission Located … Read more

Opportunity for Indian students: Apply for US internships via this portal

Good news for Indian students! The Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York has launched a dedicated platform for you to find internship opportunities at companies in the United States. And it doesn’t end here. The portal also provides information about experts offering psychological and healthcare advice to Indian students. Here’s what the consulate … Read more

Byju’s unable to pay salaries as funds locked: Founder Raveendran

Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO at troubled edtech startup Byju’s hit out at a group of investors, stating that their move to disable the company from using the funds raised through the rights issue has hindered disbursement of salaries to employees. “….I regret to inform you that we will still be unable to process your … Read more

Byjus: ED notice to Byju’s on Rs 9,000 crore Fema violation | India News

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday issued showcause notices to troubled edtech startup Byju’s and its founder and group CEO Byju Raveendran over alleged violation of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) amounting to over Rs 9,362 crore. The ED, which had initiated investigation against the startup earlier this year, has accused … Read more

Byju’s in talks to sell US unit epic for $400 million to Joffre

Troubled education provider Byju’s is in advanced talks to sell its US-based kids’ digital reading platform for about $400 million to Joffre Capital Ltd., seeking funds to ease its financial pressures. The potential sale of Epic! Creations Inc. would help Byju’s raise funds to pay down a disputed $1.2 billion term loan, people familiar with … Read more

HDFC divests 90% of Credila

HDFC to comply with the RBI requirements for merger with HDFC Bank has divested out of the education subsidiary, HDFC Credila Financial Services. It is selling approx 90% of Credila to a private equity consortium comprising Barings and ChrysCapital Stake is being sold for a consideration of Rs 9,060 cr valuing the business at about … Read more