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Deepinder Goyal’s Temple unveils new health biomarker

Deepinder Goyal’s health-tech startup Temple has announced what it describes as a major breakthrough in wearable technology with the discovery of a new biomarker called “Entropy”. The company claims the metric can measure the body’s real-time metabolic activity and provide a more accurate picture of energy expenditure than conventional heart-rate monitoring.

According to Temple, Entropy is a live score ranging from 1 to 250 that updates every second. The biomarker is designed to track the body’s “cost of being alive” by monitoring changes in metabolism triggered by everyday activities such as exercise, sleep, stress, meals, caffeine intake and meditation.

The startup says the biomarker can only be measured from the temple region of the head using its wearable device. Founder Deepinder Goyal revealed that Temple benchmarked Entropy against a laboratory-grade metabolic cart, widely regarded as a gold standard for measuring calorie expenditure. In internal testing involving more than 100 cardio sessions, Entropy reportedly showed a stronger correlation with metabolic readings than heart rate.

Temple has also introduced two related metrics,  Entropy Maxima and Entropy Minima. While Maxima reflects peak physical output during exertion, Minima measures the body’s lowest resting metabolic state. The company believes these indicators could help users better understand fitness, recovery and long-term health.

The announcement has generated significant interest within the health-tech community. However, experts have also called for greater transparency around the underlying science, methodology and peer-reviewed validation supporting the claims.

As wearable technology increasingly shifts from activity tracking to predictive health monitoring, Temple’s Entropy could represent a new frontier in personal health analytics. Whether it becomes a widely accepted health metric will depend on future scientific validation and real-world adoption.

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Deepinder Goyal raises $54mn for brain‑monitoring wearable

Weeks after stepping down from Zomato, Deepinder Goyal launched Temple, raising $54 million at a $190 million valuation. The startup develops a wearable tracking cerebral blood flow for athletes. Investors include Steadview, InfoEdge, and angel backers like Vijay Shekhar Sharma and Kunal Shah.

Temple plans major hires in neuroscience, embedded systems, and brain-computer interfaces. The device aims to provide metrics beyond existing wearables, entering a competitive market with Whoop, Oura, and Garmin.

This reflects Goyal’s shift toward high-risk, health-tech ventures, following previous investments in longevity and performance startups.

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Zomato founder flooded with 8,000 emails

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal said he received over 8,000 emails after reaching out to former employees via a dedicated email.

About half were from past staff, the rest from hopeful new joiners, many sharing personal stories.

Calling the responses “full of emotions and honesty,” Goyal said it’s hard to reply to all quickly and suggested those who know him well to contact him via WhatsApp for faster responses.

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Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO

Deepinder Goyal, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eternal Limited, has announced his decision to step down as CEO with effect from February 1, 2026. The company’s board has approved the appointment of Albinder Dhindsa, currently CEO of quick-commerce platform Blinkit, as his successor.

Goyal will continue to remain associated with Eternal in a strategic capacity and is set to take on the role of Vice Chairman and Director, subject to shareholder approval. In this role, he will focus on long-term vision, governance and new initiatives, while moving away from daily operational responsibilities.

In his communication to stakeholders, Goyal said the decision was driven by his desire to explore new ideas and undertake higher-risk experimentation that is difficult to pursue while running a large, listed company. He added that separating operational leadership from strategic oversight would help Eternal maintain sharper execution as it scales its businesses.

Eternal is the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit and has been expanding its footprint across food delivery and quick commerce. The leadership change comes at a time when the company has reported strong financial performance, with steady growth in revenues and profitability in recent quarters, supported by improved efficiencies and rising demand across its platforms.

Albinder Dhindsa’s elevation is seen as a move towards leadership continuity. Since joining the group, Dhindsa has played a key role in building Blinkit into a major quick-commerce player following its acquisition. As Group CEO, he will oversee day-to-day operations, execution of business strategies, and coordination across Eternal’s various verticals.

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Zomato CEO says New Year’s eve deliveries smooth

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has clarified that the food delivery platform’s record-breaking performance on New Year’s Eve was achieved without offering any extra incentives beyond standard pay. Despite some gig workers calling for a nationwide strike, over 4.5 lakh delivery partners completed more than 75 lakh orders for over 63 lakh customers across India, marking the busiest day in the company’s history.

Goyal explained that standard New Year’s Eve pay rates, combined with strong support from local authorities, were sufficient to keep operations running smoothly. He acknowledged that a small number of disruptions occurred due to “miscreants” but said these were effectively managed, ensuring minimal impact on customers.

The CEO also addressed criticisms about the gig economy. He argued that if the system were fundamentally unfair, large numbers of people would not choose to work in it. Highlighting the flexibility and earning potential of gig work, he said it has become an important source of organised employment in India, benefiting both workers and their families.

On calls for more regulation, Goyal stated that the gig economy does not need additional rules. He emphasised that existing measures, including pay transparency, insurance, and safety provisions, make the current model sustainable. He suggested that further regulation could inadvertently reduce opportunities for workers while limiting the industry’s growth potential.

Goyal’s remarks come amid ongoing debate about delivery pressures, pay structures, and social security for gig workers, especially in light of initiatives like the 10‑minute delivery promise and growing competition from quick-commerce platforms.

Thanking delivery partners and ground teams, Goyal said their dedication and resilience made the record-breaking day possible. He urged the public not to be influenced by “narratives pushed by vested interests” and described the performance as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of India’s gig workforce.

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