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Startups, VCs look to step in as Delhis air pollution crisis deepens

Founders pitch practical fixes, from carpooling to crop residue processing, as the National Capital braces for another winter of toxic air.

14 Dec 2025 7:00 pm
India is flying more passengers than ever, but aviation remains a money-losing game

Indian carriers flew 165 million passengers in FY25 and lost Rs 52,897 crore. Only IndiGo is making money.

14 Dec 2025 12:42 pm
Art with a purpose: Sixth Sense music festival kicks off to a spectacular start in Bengaluru

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of highlights from the Echoes of Earth music festival.

14 Dec 2025 10:39 am
Blueprint for building enterprise AI; Eternzs fix for jewellery shopping

The Co-founder and CEO of Uniphore breaks down the playbook for building enterprise AI. Eternz wants to become the Nykaa of jewellery. Nuflower Foods is meeting rising global demand for therapeutic food from its base in India.

14 Dec 2025 7:30 am
The Holy Grail of Business AI: Uniphores $2.5B playbook with Umesh Sachdev

In this episode, Umesh Sachdev, Co-founder and CEO of Uniphore, breaks down the real-world playbook for building enterprise AI.

14 Dec 2025 7:30 am
Drop these habits before January to avoid a hard 2026

Drop the habits that silently hold you back. Learn the patterns you must break before 2026 to boost your focus, confidence, productivity, & overall growth.

13 Dec 2025 6:00 pm
ShepHertz is building AI-powered platforms for the future of work and hiring

Gurugram-based ShepHertz started by offering backend tools for developers, secured remote work environments with wAnywhere amid the pandemic, and is now using AI-powered TalentAnywhere to reshape the future of hiring.

13 Dec 2025 2:35 pm
This AI App Can Detect TB, Asthma Using a 15-Second Cough Test

What if a simple cough could reveal early signs of serious lung diseases? An Indian AI-powered application is doing exactly that

13 Dec 2025 12:44 pm
21 Lakh Jobs, 2 Lakh Startups: Indias Biggest Year for Innovation

Indias entrepreneurial landscape has hit an extraordinary milestone as the number of government-recognised startups crosses 2 lakh

13 Dec 2025 12:22 pm
Maharashtra Unveils MahaCrimeOS AI, Indias First Cybercrime AI Platform

Maharashtra has taken a significant leap in digital governance and public safety by unveiling MahaCrimeOS AIIndias first AI-powered platform

13 Dec 2025 12:07 pm
2026s most anticipated books that redefine storytelling

Discover the five standout books predicted to spark major conversations in 2026. From bold ideas to unforgettable stories, these titles will dominate.

13 Dec 2025 12:05 pm
Brookfield to Build Asias Largest GCC in Mumbai with $1B Investment

global alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management has announced a USD 1 billion investment to develop Asias largest GCC

13 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre presents Doug Aitkens spectacular art exhibition, Under the Sun

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of outstanding artworks on display at NMACC in Mumbai.

13 Dec 2025 8:00 am
Mens grooming comes of age; Bots eating ad budgets

Consumer companies are increasingly betting on the male grooming and personal care categories. Wasted digital ad spend in India runs into tens of thousands of crores each year, sustained by bots. A new MSSRF study shows that rising temperatures are severely reshaping womens health and daily lives.

13 Dec 2025 7:30 am
Meet Eternz, the startup fixing India's fragmented jewellery market

From chaotic marketplaces to AI-powered curation, Eternz wants to become the Nykaa of jewellery by bringing trust, personalisation, and 250+ verified brands under one roof.

13 Dec 2025 6:30 am
[Weekly funding roundup Dec 6-12] VC inflow momentum slows down

The second week of December saw a dip in venture capital funding into Indian startups and this can be attributed to slowness in activity during this month

12 Dec 2025 9:02 pm
10 Thought patterns you should leave behind this December

Let go of the negative thought patterns holding you back. This guide reveals 10 mental habits to release this December for a calmer, stronger 2026.

12 Dec 2025 5:10 pm
Campus to capital: ACS Energy secures Rs 1.1 Cr pre-seed funding

SVU-born, riidl-incubated EV charging startup ACS Energy readies to scale its clean-mobility mission with new investment from Inflection Point Ventures. ACS Energy, a campus-born EV charging startup founded by alumni of K J Somaiya School of Engineering, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has secure

12 Dec 2025 5:04 pm
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 12, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Friday, December 12, 2025.

12 Dec 2025 4:50 pm
Meta taps Aman Jain to lead public policy in India

Aman Jain comes with over two decades of experience in public policy and business strategy, spanning major technology companies, government roles, and multilateral organisations, including at Google and Amazon.

12 Dec 2025 4:18 pm
Indigo disruption hits ecommerce orders amid Black Friday and year-end sales

About 10% of ecommerce orders still rely on air transport, especially between metro cities, industry executives say.

12 Dec 2025 3:42 pm
NetApp Excellerator Cohort 14 Demo Day showcases AI startups transforming enterprises

Five AI-driven startups showcased how data, cloud, and analytics are transforming enterprises by reducing costs, boosting revenue, and enabling faster, smarter, scalable decisions. From storage compression to self-learning data analysts, the cohort highlighted AI delivering real business impact.

12 Dec 2025 1:40 pm
A Closer Look at Binances Blockchain Yatra: how Community-Driven Engagement is Shaping Indias Web3 Future

Binances India strategy is taking shape far from boardrooms and balance sheets. A closer look at its Blockchain Yatra reveals why the exchange is betting on developers, students, and long-term ecosystem building to anchor its Web3 ambitions.

12 Dec 2025 12:30 pm
As men's grooming comes of age, consumer brands Godrej, Honasa and others bet big on the space

Honasa Consumer recently announced the acquisition of BTM Ventures, which owns Reginald Men, a premium men's skincare brand. Last month, Godrej Consumer acquired men's grooming brand Muuchstac for a whopping Rs 450 crore.

12 Dec 2025 12:09 pm
Hidden gems of 2025: Creators, books, and podcasts

Explore four underrated creators, books, and podcasts from 2025 that deserved more attention. Find unique voices, fresh ideas, and must-experience content.

12 Dec 2025 11:10 am
Air cargo volumes are at an all-time high, but most freight airlines are not profitable

Even as India flies record amounts of freight, most cargo airlines cant turn a profit. The latest government data shows Blue Dart as the lone gainer in a market where rivals are drowning in losses, revealing a surprising divide inside one of aviations fastest-growing businesses. Blue Dart, the c

12 Dec 2025 9:53 am
The next era of self-growth: whats changing in 2026

Discover the five biggest self-improvement trends set to dominate in 2026: from mindful tech habits to realistic fitness routines.

12 Dec 2025 9:45 am
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are a disaster waiting to unfold: Fittr CEO Jitendra Chouksey

India may be embracing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but healthtech startup Fittr is standing against the trend. With the launch of Fittr Labs, the company is betting on diagnostics, lifestyle intervention, and outcome-based care over quick-fix medication.

12 Dec 2025 9:18 am
New-age twist to traditional mithai; India Quotients time-tested strategies

Bengaluru-based India Sweet House is growing 100% YoY and is eyeing an IPO in 2026. India Quotients fifth fund will look into the emerging areas of enterprise software and AI tech. Sprinto is positioning itself as an AI-native GRC and compliance automation platform.

12 Dec 2025 7:30 am
Half of your digital advertisement budget may be buying ghosts

Wasted digital ad spend in India runs into tens of thousands of crores each year, sustained by bots that scroll, hover and 'watch' ads just long enough to get paid.

12 Dec 2025 7:10 am
Infibeam makes leadership reshuffles, rebrands to AvenuesAI

Infibeam has been recasting its business around CCAvenue, its core payments gateway, and Phronetic.ai, which is being unified under a broader AvenuesAI brand as the company positions itself as an AI-first payments and infrastructure provider.

11 Dec 2025 8:21 pm
iSprout raises Rs 60 Cr in debt From Tata Capital to expand managed office network

Founded in 2017 by Sundari Patibandla and Sreeni Tirdhala, iSprout has built its business around managed offices, co-working and enterprise-ready workspaces tailored to startups, global capability centres and large corporations.

11 Dec 2025 7:41 pm
Feeling stuck? Use the purpose playbook to find clarity

Feeling lost or stuck? This purpose playbook helps you gain clarity, realign your goals, and rebuild momentum through simple, and actionable steps.

11 Dec 2025 7:30 pm
Flipkart, Amazon accelerate dark store expansion as Minutes logs sharp H2 surge

Flipkart and Amazon are stepping up their quick commerce push, with Flipkart aiming to open 800 dark stores and Amazon on course to reach 300 stores by year-end.

11 Dec 2025 4:50 pm
Beyond work-life balance: Power of living aligned in 2026

Discover a holistic model to achieve true work-life balance in 2026. Learn how mindful habits and lifestyle alignment can reduce stress.

11 Dec 2025 4:15 pm
Soleos Solar Energy raises $12M led by GVFL

The newly raised capital will be used to expand the companys development pipeline, funding construction across priority geographies, strengthening investor governance systems, and scaling energy models.

11 Dec 2025 3:10 pm
Future Makers Conclave at BTS 2025: A new movement in Indias deeptech revolution

The inaugural Future Makers Conclave at BTS 2025 brought astronauts, unicorn founders, and 143 new Elevate startups together, signaling Karnataka's bold play to become the world's deeptech capital.

11 Dec 2025 1:51 pm
Inito raises $29M to expand AI-powered at-home diagnostics

The Series B round was led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from existing investor Fireside Ventures, bringing Initos total equity capital to $45 million.

11 Dec 2025 1:50 pm
These 5-minute habits to transform your life in 2026

Build a better 2026 with simple 5-minute habits that boost productivity, focus, and well-being. Quick routines anyone can follow to transform daily life.

11 Dec 2025 1:41 pm
From billion-dollar valuations to billion lives impacted: Why India needs social unicorns

If we are serious about Viksit Bharat 2047, we must broaden our lens on what constitutes entrepreneurial success. The next chapter of Indias startup story must be defined not only by unicorns but also by social unicorns, measured in lives touched, problems solved, and wealth shared inclusively.

11 Dec 2025 12:29 pm
Real-time intelligence: How Indias Swiggy serves millions with Microsoft Fabric

By Chen May Yee Indians are embracing delivery apps, placing millions of orders every day for everything from biryani to cell phones. Swiggy,one ofIndiasbiggeston-demand convenience platforms, received 923 million ordersin the financial year ending March 31, 2025, up 22 percent from the p

11 Dec 2025 10:45 am