Why home-based businesses are quietly rising across India
From rising costs to digital access, home-based businesses are reshaping India’s economy, offering flexibility, resilience, and local opportunity.
How a home-run beauty service grew into a local salon in Ghazipur
How a home-run beauty service grew into a local salon in Ghazipur For Meera Maurya, the decision to start a beauty business was not a single moment
How a local mechanic in Unnao built his own automobile workshop
Devender Gaur, a resident on lives on Deen Dayal College Road in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, and runs operates a small automobile workshop
‘Don’t let your loved ones use ChatGPT’: Musk targets OpenAI over ChatGPT safety as legal pressure mounts
Elon Musk has once again targeted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the death cases tied to the AI chatbot stating that no one should use ChatGPT. In response, Altman lashed out at Musk mentioning Tesla Autopilot-related deaths and the controversy involving the creation of nonconsensual sexual imagery by Grok AI.
X open sources algorithm again amid transparency fine and Grok backlash
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has once again open sourced the algorithm of social media platform X, to ensure more transparency amid Grok controversy over sexually explicit images.
iPhone 18 Pro front camera leaks: Is it on the left or centre-aligned?
The iPhone 18 Pro, expected to debut this September, is already sparking debate, this time over its front camera placement. A new leak claims the selfie camera will stay centre-aligned, contradicting earlier reports that suggested Apple might shift it to the top-left corner of the display.
90% of Success Comes Down to One Skill: Staying Undistracted
Success is often explained as talent, intelligence, or luck. But if you look closely at people who consistently perform well across fields
360 ONE Asset raises Rs 1,000 Cr to back defence and spacetech cos
The multi-stage fund will look to make investments in about 15-20 defence and space-tech startups.
First Moon Hotel Planned by Nvidia and Y Combinator–Backed Startup GRU
What once lived firmly in the realm of science fiction is getting a serious commercial push: a hotel on the Moon. California-based space tech startup
Kitchenware startup Cumin Co. raises $5M in pre-Series A round
The startup plans to use the capital to expand its research-led product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials and strengthen its supply chain and product development capabilities as it scales.
Exfinity Venture Partners makes full capital return for Fund II from recent exits
Exfinity Venture Partners has completed three strategic exits in the past 12 months and has initiated fundraising for its fourth fund.
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (January 21, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Amazon flags higher prices as tariffs hit sellers: CEO Andy Jassy
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the consumers are seeing higher prices in products due to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. As a result, consumers are shifting to cheaper items and bargain hunting.
After ChatGPT, Google DeepMind CEO confirms no plans to bring ads to Gemini
Just a few weeks after OpenAI started testing ads for its chatbot, Google cleared its stance. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed that there are no plans to bring ads to Gemini anytime soon.
Philippines to lift Grok ban after platform agrees to content safeguards
After imposing a ban, the Philippines will restore access to Grok after commitments to remove the image manipulation tools that raised women safety concerns.
Apple Pay coming to India, likely to debut by year-end
Apple Pay is reportedly set to launch in India by late 2026. According to the reports, Apple is in talks with regulators and banks to bring its tap-to-pay service to iPhones and Apple Watches across the country.
Top 7 Best Home Server OS in 2026 For Windows/Linux
Key TakeawaysA home server is essential for file storage and sharing, with old PCs able to be repurposed for this function.Various home server OS are available, but not all offer a smooth user experience.Top 7 best home server OS for 2026 include FreeNAS, Ubuntu Server, OpenMediaVault, ClearOS, Amahi Home Server, OpenFiler, and Windows File Server […]
Windows 11 Storage Full? How to Free Up Space Fast in 2026
Key TakeawaysWindows 11 already includes powerful built-in storage cleanup tools. Third-party cleaner apps are unnecessary and often risky.Cleanup Recommendations is the fastest way to recover large chunks of space by identifying unused apps, old files, previous Windows installations, and cloud-synced data.Running out of disk space is one of the most frustrating experiences for a PC […]
Groww pilots feature that helps users manage mutual fund investments
The feature is intended to help investors make decisions on buying, holding, rebalancing and exiting mutual funds with deep insights, personalised portfolio guidance, and round-the-clock chat support.
Aerem secures $15M to scale distributed solar network across India
The company said the funding will be used to support the company’s efforts to expand its national footprint, strengthen EPC and installer enablement, and accelerate distributed solar adoption among MSMEs and households by enhancing affordability and execution reliability.
