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Starlink would help least served in India: Elon Musk

Elon Musk's comments come amid reports that Starlink has made a fresh application to offer satellite communication services in India.

21 Aug 2026 11:22 am
6 Books that explore the journey from chaos to clarity

Discover six powerful books that guide readers from confusion and uncertainty to clarity, purpose, and inner peace through transformative insights.

21 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Atomberg files draft IPO papers for Rs 450 Cr fresh issue; sellers include A91, Temasek

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each, aggregating up to Rs 450 crore, and an offer for sale of 7.65 crore equity shares of face value Rs 10 each.

21 Aug 2026 9:56 am
Anxiety is the dizziness that comes with freedom to choose

Explore Kierkegaards idea that anxiety can arise from freedom, choice, and possibility, and discover how uncertainty shapes our lives.

21 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Googles new AI for students; How a care crisis sparked EzyHelpers

Google Search lets students create customised practice quizzes, which draw on test-prep content via partnerships with education companies The Princeton Review, Careers360, PhysicsWallah and Akira Enem.

21 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Financial planning for founders: Preparing for growth, uncertainity and exit

Startup founders have to be willing to give moretime, capital, comfort and sometimes years of certaintyin the belief that the business will eventually pay that sacrifice back through profits and wealth creation.

21 Aug 2026 7:30 am
How Red Balloon Aerospace is building Indias near-space infrastructure

Founded by former Skyroot Aerospace executive CVS Kiran, the spacetech startup is developing platforms for communications, disaster response, remote connectivity, and other near-space applications.

21 Aug 2026 6:50 am
MC Foundation launches accelerator for energy deeptech startups

The programme will select around 30 startups and offer up to Rs 2 crore in milestone-linked convertible funding, along with access to pilot sites, labs, technical expertise and industry partners across India.

20 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Google rolls out AI-powered learning tools for students to prep for competitive exams

Google Search lets students create customised practice quizzes, which draw on test-prep content via partnerships with education companies The Princeton Review, Careers360, PhysicsWallah and Akira Enem.

20 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
5 Books that explore the thoughts we never say aloud

Discover five thought-provoking books that explore hidden emotions, unspoken fears, and the inner thoughts people rarely share aloud.

20 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
He quit engineering to clean the Ganga, removing 2.47 lakh kg of waste

Shubham Kumar quit engineering to clean the Ganga, building a 1,100-volunteer movement that removed 2.47 lakh kg of waste.

20 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 20, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 20, 2026.

20 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
From Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10xs growth playbook

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, Be10x is expanding beyond low-cost workshops into certifications, AI workflow tools, and career programs as demand for practical AI skills grows. As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to everyday work, one question is becoming increasingly importa

20 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Quick commerce babycare platform Peeko raises Rs 67.4 Cr in Series A led by Chiratae Ventures

Bengaluru-headquartered Peeko said it will utilise this funding for business expansion, technology development, and hiring.

20 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
P3C is making solar modules from perovskite, a material that could replace silicon

The Gurugram-based company produces perovskite modules on glass and on flexible substrates and has had its cell efficiency certified by the National Institute of Solar Energy.

20 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Indi Energy makes sodium-ion batteries with an anode built from farm waste

The IIT Roorkee spin-off produces its own hard carbon, cathode and electrolyte, and is aiming at the lead-acid batteries that still power much of India.

20 Aug 2026 11:28 am
Quarkitech shrinks sensor data before it ever leaves the drone

The Chennai-based company builds compression software that cuts the volume of data a sensor produces at the source, for platforms where bandwidth and power are limited.

20 Aug 2026 11:27 am
KshatraLabs is building a drone that catches other drones

The Bengaluru-based company develops autonomous aerial interceptors designed to detect, track and bring down hostile unmanned aircraft, including swarms.

20 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Naxion Energy builds sodium-ion storage systems that aim to replace lead-acid inverters and diesel generators

The Hyderabad-based company makes battery, inverter and solar control in a single unit at its Coimbatore plant, for homes, businesses and industrial sites.

20 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Xbattery makes the circuit board that decides whether a battery pack works or burns

The Hyderabad-based company designs and manufactures battery management systems in-house for electric vehicles and stationary storage, a component India mostly imports.

20 Aug 2026 11:25 am
ASTRA Drones is building an interceptor to catch other drones in the air

The IIT Ropar-incubated company is developing high-speed unmanned platforms designed for Indian operating conditions and has moved into strike systems.

20 Aug 2026 11:19 am
Techno Defence makes a ten-gram cooler that India previously had to import

The Mumbai company has developed a miniature cryogenic cooler for infrared sensors, built with DRDO support and handed over for trials.

20 Aug 2026 11:19 am
Shiprocket extends listing gains as Goldman Sachs raises stake

Shiprocket shares continued their upward rally on Thursday, after Goldman Sachs picked up over 40 lakh shares of the Gurugram-based ecommerce enablement company in a bulk deal on debut day.

20 Aug 2026 10:36 am
How living in the present can bring peace to an anxious mind

Learn how focusing on the present can help us stop dwelling on the past, worrying about the future, and find greater peace each day.

20 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Nikhil Kamaths data centre bet

Founded in 2007 by Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters operates 19 data centres across nine key markets in India.

20 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M from Prosus

This is the first institutional fund raise by Navi and the capita; will give it capability to expand its financial services.

19 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
DevSparks Chennai returns: Explore AI for the physical world, manufacturing, and deeptech

YourStorys flagship developer summit will bring together developers, tech leaders, startups, and enterprises to examine the technologies shaping deeptech, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

19 Aug 2026 6:34 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 19, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

19 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
Investcorp acquires 20Cube to expand its presence in Indias growing logistics market

Investcorp has acquired the Indian contract logistics business of 20Cube for about Rs 500 crore and plans to invest a further Rs 500 crore to Rs 750 crore alongside the companys founders to acquire complementary businesses and build a pan-India contract logistics platform.

19 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 65 Cr funding led by Inflexor Ventures

The fresh capital will be used to expand Butterfly Learnings network of centres across India, strengthen its technology platform and commercialise its proprietary early autism screening solution.

19 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

From rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend money becoming the best version of yourself. The gym membership you never skip. The protein subscription. Weekend pilates with friends. That smartwatch c

19 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Fast-approval health insurance policies in India: Plans, benefits, and who should consider them

From zero-waiting-period plans to flexible coverage options, fast-approval health insurance policies can provide coverage soon after activation. Heres a look at some of the options available in India and who they may suit. Some of the top fast-approval health insurance policies are Star Health

19 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath invests Rs 200 Cr in Ctrls Rs 250 Cr fund raise

Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested Rs 200 crore in CtrlS, the India based hyperscale data centre operator, alongside a Rs 50 crore investment by entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga.

19 Aug 2026 2:12 pm
Beyond red flags: How AI is redefining financial fraud detection

AI is changing the fraud landscape, making phishing, identity theft and social engineering harder to detect. As fraud becomes faster and more interconnected, institutions need to move beyond static rules towards real-time, risk-based detection powered by AI, secure APIs and connected intelligence.

19 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
10 Life lessons we understand only after making mistakes

Discover 10 important life lessons that become clear after mistakes, failures, and difficult experiences shape our growth and perspective.

19 Aug 2026 11:15 am
Private equity firm KKR picks up minority stake in BookMyShow

The investment by KKR will enable BookMyShow to scale its live entertainment business division with the goal of bringing global artists to Indian audiences.

19 Aug 2026 10:52 am
5 Books that show how failures create unexpected success

Discover five powerful books that reveal how failures, mistakes, and setbacks can become stepping stones toward unexpected success and growth.

19 Aug 2026 9:10 am
How our perception of pain shapes our response to life

Our suffering is often shaped by how we interpret difficult situations. Learn how changing your perspective can reduce emotional pain.

19 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Tejaswini Hebalkar on breaking barriers; How Milkvilla is building a 12-hour supply chain for fresh milk

From engineering and consulting to leading digital transformation at Allstate, Tejaswini Hebalkars career has spanned technology, operations, and business. Meanwhile, Bengaluru-based dairytech startup Milkvilla operates a hyperlocal model that takes milk from farmer to customer in 12 hours.

19 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Next chapter of India's EV revolution: Why software and emerging tech will matter more than speed

EV vehicles continuously record location, charge level, distance travelled, battery activity and inactive period. However, collecting data without proper action has limited value.

19 Aug 2026 7:30 am
DG Propulsion builds the small jet engines that India has always had to import

The Delhi-based company designs and manufactures compact turbojets for unmanned aircraft, and one of its engines powered the first flight of an Indian jet-powered loitering munition.

18 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
HoverIt builds loitering munitions and surveillance drones in Lucknow

The company designs and manufactures unmanned systems ranging from compact surveillance drones to strike platforms and flew India's first jet-powered loitering munition this month.

18 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Rechargion builds sodium-ion battery cells from materials India already has

The Pune-based CSIR-NCL spin-off has developed sodium-ion cells using its own hard carbon and electrode materials, and has put them through independent safety testing at ARAI.

18 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Delectrik builds flow batteries that store renewable power for far longer than its counterparts

The Gurugram-based company has won the contract for India's first utility-scale vanadium flow battery, a 100 MWh system for NTPC at the Khavda solar park in Gujarat.

18 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Geospatial startup NeoGeo raises $20M from Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital

NeoGeo said it will primarily use this funding towards R&D, marketing, and hiring.

18 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 18, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

18 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Why its important to understand fertility testing before beginning IVF treatment

Why its important to understand fertility testing before beginning IVF treatment Starting IVF treatment is an important step in the journey towards parenthood. Before recommending a treatment plan, fertility specialists conduct a comprehensive fertility assessment to understand the factors af

18 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha raises Rs 300 Cr from Bharat Value Fund

Dharwad Big Mishra Pedha has over 200 outlets and plans to add another 100 with entry into 50 more cities in the next two years.

18 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Why Rubrik believes cyber resilience, not prevention, is the next frontier

As AI compresses cyberattacks from weeks to seconds, enterprises must prepare to recover from breaches, not just prevent them. Rubrik's Ananth Nag explains why cyber resilience is becoming a boardroom priority.

18 Aug 2026 11:15 am
Lend-tech firm Rezolv raises $12.5M funding led by Norwest

The Mumbai-based company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities across sales, risk assessment, underwriting and debt collection while accelerating its push towards end-to-end automation in lending workflows.

18 Aug 2026 10:38 am