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[Read the BIG story] [Ola or Uber] — investors and analysts have been asked that question many times, but as commuters you don’t really care about who’s valued at how much, or which fund is investing in which one, or when the next exit is. You use these services every day and all you care about is how convenient and safe they are. A few days ago, we asked you some very basic questions on those parameters. Today, we collate those responses to tell your side of the story. [Here are the results.] The Brown Boy’s story: Creating a brand that stands for fashion, design, and sustainability in every way Strutting down New York’s Fifth Avenue, the world’s unrivalled shopping hub, sipping coffee at Central Park, 22-year-old Prateek Kayan was living his dream, albeit for a short while. He says, “A few months into my banking job at J P Morgan, I couldn’t identify with what I was doing. I realised that while my mind rallied behind the perks of a job that a lot of people would only dream about, my heart was inclined towards fashion. And being in New York is inspiration enough for anyone interested in fashion.” [Read The Brown Boy's story] The women who lost their homes to the Ranthambore tiger sanctuary today rake in a turnover of Rs 2cr In 1989, inhabitants of the twin villages of Sherpur and Khilchipur had to be resettled following the creation of Ranthambore National Park. [Through a long association with Dastkar] and with the support of the Ranthambore Foundation, today Dastkar Ranthambore is an autonomous, profitable social enterprise that gives livelihood to over 300 women in five villages across three districts in Rajasthan. [Read the full story] 4 tips for couples who are co-founders Marriage and business are, without doubt, two important, yet, complicated spheres of life. Now imagine having to deal with both of it at once. What would that feel like? And, what if your business doesn’t take off? Both your marriage and work may get affected. Despite all these risks, there are many couples who go on to start businesses together. [Here are some tips for these business couples.] Startup stories you shouldn't miss [This startup returns your lost valuables and rewards the finder too] [Milaap is enabling social development through an online peer-to-peer model] [Why Ivy League and Wall Street alum Chinmay Shah gave up his plush job abroad to make watches in India] [NoBroker raises $7M in Series B funding] [With phonebanking, CallHub gives the little guy in politics a chance] Movers & Shakers of Startup India on the year that was - 2016 YourStory reached out to some of the movers and shakers in the startup ecosystem to find out what they have done with the time given to them in 2016, the lessons they learnt in the past months, and what they hope to do with the ‘new time’ that will be given in 2017. Watch this space as we add more [2016 lessons and 2017 resolutions of entrepreneurs who are making a mark in the startup ecosystem]. What did you do with the time given to you and what will you do with it in the New Year? You can also write and be featured on YourStory. Click [here]. [Tell us how 2016 was for you] YourStory Media, 259, 2nd Main, 6th Cross, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bangalore, Karnataka 560041, India You may [unsubscribe] or [change your contact details] at any time.