{
  "id": 10836813,
  "title": "TechSparks gets bolder; Meet Tamil Nadu’s all-female rap crew",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/techsparks-gets-bolder-meet-tamil-nadus-all-female-rap-crew",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/09/techsparks-gets-bolder-meet-tamil-nadus-all-female-rap-crew"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TechSparks is expanding its reach, welcoming 18 new startups spanning AI, robotics, space tech, health, finance, and music into its 12th cohort of seed-stage accelerator Surge. From consumer-focused ventures like dating app Ditto and beauty platform Wingit to AI pioneers Alma and Kello, the diverse group showcases India's dynamic startup ecosystem. IIM Kozhikode collaborates with Walmart Global Tech to launch DEEP LEAP, a specialized program aiming to scale early-stage deeptech startups across India, backed by Rs 2.89 crore in Walmart CSR funding. Meanwhile, Neeru Dhanda secures India's first individual trap shooting gold medal at the Asian Games, breaking the continental record. In the spirit of empowerment, Tamil Nadu introduces Sollisai Sistahs, the state's first all-female rap crew, utilizing hip-hop as a platform for social activism and challenging gender norms within the underground rap scene.",
  "summary": "At TechSparks 2026, YourStory's flagship startup and technology summit, conversations will span policy, deeptech, AI, fintech, aerospace, mobility and digital infrastructure.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}