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WTI launches mural campaign to protect whale sharks across Goa and Kerala

WTI launches mural campaign to protect whale sharks across Goa and Kerala

As part of its ongoing efforts to sensitise coastal communities about whale sharks and their conservation, the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is under its Pan-India Whale Shark Conservation Project.  WTI has launched a series of vibrant mural artworks across key fish landing sites in Goa and Kerala.   In Kerala, murals have been created by Wayanad-based artist Sunil K at major fishing hubs, including Chettuva Harbour in Thrissur and Azhikkal Harbour in Kannur. These locations were selected not only for their high visibility among fishers but also to engage the broader community, including residents and other stakeholders.  The project aims to create a lasting impact by delivering a clear and powerful message: “From Nets to Freedom — Kerala Leads Whale Shark Protection”. Local fisher and community leader Rajesh Nair said, “The beautiful murals not only enhance our harbours but also carry important messages about conservation. They remind us of our responsibility towards marine life.”  “It is heartening to see such initiatives aimed at protecting our oceans and the creatures that inhabit them,” Nair further …

Shark Tank India pitcher, who let go of Rs 1 cr salary to start business, blames ‘sharks’ of low expectations, Aman Gupta says ‘Aap alag ho’  | Television News

Shark Tank India pitcher, who let go of Rs 1 cr salary to start business, blames ‘sharks’ of low expectations, Aman Gupta says ‘Aap alag ho’  | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, the founder and MD of Rayzon Solar, Hardik Kothiya, appeared as the new Shark alongside Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, and Kunal Bahl. In the episode, the Sharks met with an interesting founder, Pankaj Pandey of Green Avaratn, whose expressions impressed Namita, and his communication skills were lauded by Anupam Mittal. The founder refused to accept a deal offered by Hardik; instead, he tried to sell the company on the show. Green Avartan is a solid waste recycling company that converts waste into a high-value resource. They are trying to create a green legacy. They collect, sort, and process scrap material and produce useful resources from it. Founded by a couple from Madhya Pradesh, Pankaj and Kiran Pandey, the company’s profitable standing impressed the Sharks. On the show, Pankaj asked for an investment of Rs 1 crore in return for 5 percent equity, valuing the company at Rs 20 crores. Also Read: ‘Aman Gupta said I was doing time pass’: Shark Tank India pitcher on …

Shark Tank India pitcher, who failed to compete in Olympics as family couldn’t afford expensive bow, now owns Rs 25 cr archery brand, sharks say ‘no deal’ to ‘passion project’ | Television News

Shark Tank India pitcher, who failed to compete in Olympics as family couldn’t afford expensive bow, now owns Rs 25 cr archery brand, sharks say ‘no deal’ to ‘passion project’ | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Mohit Yadav, and Kunal Bahl met with a founder who was once all set to represent India at the Olympics, but fate had other plans. Founder of BLYX, from Manipur, impressed the Sharks with his story; however, his pitch started on quite a fun note. Even though the founder didn’t bag a deal, the Sharks were left very impressed with him. Just before the pitcher entered the tank, Namita Thapar was scared to see archery targets set behind her chair. She quickly enquired, “Will they put an apple on my head, and ask me to sit still?” While Kunal asked her to expect something like that, Anupam also teased Namita, saying they would shoot while Namita sat there. Namita quickly added, “This face has taken a lot of work. I don’t want one scar.” As the founder walked in with a bow and arrow, Namita added, “This is not pleasant,” she asked, “Maine kya bigada hai aapka.” What is BLYX? …

Shark Tank India pitchers built Rs 3 cr business without investing a rupee, ‘sharks’ call them ‘best salesmen’ but won’t invest: ‘Unfundable’ | Television News

Shark Tank India pitchers built Rs 3 cr business without investing a rupee, ‘sharks’ call them ‘best salesmen’ but won’t invest: ‘Unfundable’ | Television News

Namita Thapar has been the center of attention on this season of Shark Tank India. At the beginning of this season, GOAT Life’s founder flirted with her during his pitch, and in the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Namita Thapar was in for some flattery once again. During their pitch, the founder of F2 Fintech went on to laud Namita on various occasions during his pitch, and while he earned a compliment from the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, he failed to bag a deal on the show. F2 Fintech is an AI-powered digital lending aggregator that allows one to compare their loan options. Through its AI bot, which guides users to the best loan option, the founders claimed to be the first to adopt this. Founded by Harpreet Singh and Abhinav Awal from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, the founders were lauded by the Sharks for their salesmanship. They came to the tank asking for an investment of Rs 1 crore in return for 3 percent equity, placing the company’s valuation at Rs 33.33 …

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

Shark Tank India 5 has given a platform to many entrepreneurs and while some have managed to win over the ‘sharks,’ others have failed to make an impact. However, one pitcher stood out this season: 26-year-old entrepreneur Yash Kalra from Kota, who secured an investment of Rs 2 crore for his oats brand, GOAT Life. While Yash bagged the deal from Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, he broke the internet for flirting with Namita Thapar and sitting down on the floor, refusing to budge till he got a deal with the judges. Achieving his dream on his fifth attempt, Yash has come a long way, and in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, he revisited that journey. ‘Achieved by dreams on fifth attempt’ Talking about his Shark Tank India 5 experience, Yash said, “The whole experience was fun. We had been applying for years, and this was the fifth time. It felt like a dream come true being there; it absolutely went well. Before entering the tank, I was jumping, doing push-ups just to feel comfortable. …

Shark Tank India 5 invests over Rs 61 crore in startups; Aman Gupta outspends all ‘sharks’ with Rs 18.2 crore spree | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 invests over Rs 61 crore in startups; Aman Gupta outspends all ‘sharks’ with Rs 18.2 crore spree | Television News

4 min readMumbaiFeb 8, 2026 06:30 PM IST Shark Tank India 5 has been on air for a month now, and the season has showcased several ‘sharks’ in their most aggressive avatars yet. Among them, Aman Gupta has emerged as the most fearless. Beyond his sharp remarks and firm stand on the show, Aman has taken the biggest risks this season by backing sectors he had not previously explored. By placing bold bets on promising founders, he has also made the highest number of investments so far. Shark Tank India 5 – Investment Snapshot So Far From a total capital pool of Rs 100 crore, the ‘sharks’ have committed investments worth Rs 61.48 crore so far. Of the 66 pitches presented until Thursday, 40 founders secured deals. Aman Gupta has invested in 17 ventures to date, committing a total of Rs 18.2 crore. With this, he has emerged as the ‘shark’ with the highest investment outlay so far this season. Also Read: Shark Tank India pitcher quit Rs 50 lakh job to start a momo …

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with 3 IIT and 2 IIM degrees call Sharks ‘bad investors’ as they walk away with no deal | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with 3 IIT and 2 IIM degrees call Sharks ‘bad investors’ as they walk away with no deal | Television News

The latest episode of Shark Tank India 5 saw a match-off between two stock trading platforms. Despite having founders with an illustrious educational background, the first trading company, Sovrenn, lost out on the deal. During their pitch, Kanika Tekriwal also shared how, coming from a Marwari home, she was often discouraged from gambling or investing in the share market. ‘Sharks’ Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, and Anupam Mittal also raised concerns over the brand not integrating AI into their roadmap. Sovrenn is a stock discovery, analysis, tracking, and learning platform that also promotes financial literacy. Founded by Akriti Swaroop, Aditya Joshi, and Apoorva Joshi, the company only provides consolidated data, but doesn’t play the advisory role of trading in the stock market. The company was started in 2023 and has more than 1.25 lakh subscribers today. Being fully bootstrapped, the founders came into the tank with an idea to expand. They asked for an investment of Rs 1 crore for 1 percent equity, placing the company’s valuation at Rs 100 crores. Also Read: Kanika Tekriwal battled …

‘95% gross margin’: Shark Tank India pitcher turns a Rs 30 sticker into a Rs 3.5 cr business, Sharks refuse to invest in ‘impractical’ idea | Television News

‘95% gross margin’: Shark Tank India pitcher turns a Rs 30 sticker into a Rs 3.5 cr business, Sharks refuse to invest in ‘impractical’ idea | Television News

On Shark Tank India 5, Namita Thapar is the third shark to have made the maximum number of investments. Investing a total of Rs 4.31 crores so far in seven deals, Namita has been very sharp in looking at the pitches. In the latest episode, the CFO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals was taken aback after a founder pitched his brand, Sampark. While Namita failed to understand why people used the product, Vineeta and others lauded the revenue that Bihar’s Rahul Jha and Aligarh’s Almas Rizvi made through the product. On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Bihar’s Rahul Jha and Aligarh’s Almas Rizvi brought into the tank their car tag stickers called Sampark. Sampark are QR-enabled stickers that help one find out details of a car owner who has wrongly parked their vehicle or has been stranded in some emergency. Rahul and Almas came in with their pitch seeking an investment of Rs 1 crore for an equity of 2 percent, placing their company’s valuation at Rs 50 crores. The founder, who got married …

13-year-old innovator Jaiwardhan Tyagi IMPRESSES Sharks with…; asks THIS in return

13-year-old innovator Jaiwardhan Tyagi IMPRESSES Sharks with…; asks THIS in return

Shark Tank India 5 Episode January 19: 13-year-old innovator Jaiwardhan Tyagi IMPRESSES Sharks with…; asks THIS in return Jaiwardhan Tyagi walks into Shark Tank India 5 and leaves the Sharks in a state of absolute disbelief. The young entrepreneur has come to show his very first creation, Neurapex AI. Shark Tank India 5 Ep on January 19: What is being anticipated as one of the most significant and uplifting moments of Shark Tank India 5, a 13-year-old boy named Jaiwardhan Tyagi, hailing from Ghaziabad, walks into the show and leaves the Sharks in a state of absolute disbelief. The young entrepreneur has come to show his very first creation, Neurapex AI, a highly sophisticated AI-powered Assistive Diagnostic Platform, which is intended for medical practitioners, especially in the areas of Neurology and Dermatology. What is Neurapex AI? Neurapex AI gives a new and amazing way of helping doctors by not only being accurate but also very quick in their interpretations, thus placing itself just where healthcare meets state-of-the-art technology. What distinguishes …

Shark Tank India pitchers suffer from ‘trauma’ after facing rejection by all five Sharks: ‘Izzat toh bacha lete’ | Television News

Shark Tank India pitchers suffer from ‘trauma’ after facing rejection by all five Sharks: ‘Izzat toh bacha lete’ | Television News

After failing to secure a deal from the ‘Sharks’ on Shark Tank India, True Diamond, a designer jewellery brand, owners Darayus Mehta and Parin Shah have now taken to social media to react to the same. While many founders show their frustration after not being able to secure a deal from the Sharks, Darayus and Parin had the opposite reaction. They shared a hilarious video, roasting themselves after their pitch failed on the business reality show. In the video, the founders were seen cheering their employees after failing at Shark Tank. One of the founders said, “This is the Best thing that could have happened to us.” While another called for a celebration and described appearing on Shark Tank as a ‘life changing experience.’ Seeing their enthusiasm, an employee said, “Are they aware they got F****ed?” Another employee joked, “I skipped my sister’s wedding to make them learn all the numbers, but they messed it up even after after.” Another employee tried to decode Darayus and Parin’s disoriented behaviour and said, “I think it is …