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After NYU sophomore Meghana Kakubal took up baking during the pandemic, she founded Hamsa Cakes, an online baking business. For her desserts, Kakubal blends Indian flavors with popular American baked goods. (Photo by Meghana Kakubal)

Hamsa Cakes: An NYU student’s quarantine baking obsession turned business

CAS sophomore Meghana Kakubal didn’t know how to bake before quarantine. Now, she has a baking business inspired by Indian flavors and art that serves her community and those in need. 
Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2021

You probably remember the baking craze that came with the beginning of quarantine. You might have baked banana bread or a sourdough loaf if you were looking for a challenge. Many...

Stern Senior Coltrane Tait is a member of the NYU baseball team and co-founder of “The Washington Square Sleep Company.” (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Don’t Sleep on Coltrane Tait

Stern senior and baseball player Coltrane Tait hits home runs and runs his own mattress-lending company.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2019

Coltrane Tait takes classes in Stern, pulls all-nighters in Bobst and makes the usual trek to MCU Park in Brooklyn for NYU baseball games. He is also the co-founder of a start-up...

Jayesh Baldota, an NYU alumnus, founded the Clothing Company, which sells clothes that are made of 100 percent organic cotton and are artificial chemical-free.

The Clothing Co. and What You Didn’t Know About the Ethics of Fashion

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2017
Founder of The Clothing Company and NYU alumnus Jayesh Baldota shares his vision for his line of organic cotton clothing.
Birchbox gives those who are new to the sphere of beauty the opportunity to try out different products.

Beauty and Style at Your Doorstep

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2016
Thanks to these NYC start-ups you'll never have to leave your dorm to go shopping again.
Courtesy of Pymetrics

Website games seek to revolutionize job search

Dhriti Tandon, Contributing Writer Sep 17, 2014
A website called pymetrics uses games to help users determine what careers they may be good at. It could offer students some guidance in determining majors and future careers.
Day in the Life: Avni Parikh

Day in the Life: Avni Parikh

Apr 21, 2014
An LS freshman started an international organization that raises money for schools through jewelry sales.
courtesy of Stern Undergraduate College

Students give nonprofit charity personal touch

Apr 17, 2014
Two NYU students let users campaign for their favorite charities with their new website start-up.
Alums start-up brings nature into city life

Alum’s start-up brings nature into city life

Apr 7, 2014
Knapp and her team provide environment-friendly events and activities.

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