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Urmila Shukla lives in Bagruiya village of Shravasti district, where her workday begins early and often stretches late into the night. Today, she runs a small tailoring shop called Kirti Silai Centre, but the path to a stable storefront was gradual, shaped by years of learning, domestic responsibilities, and cautious decisions taken at different stages of her life.Shukla learned stitching as a teenager while she was still studying. Training outside her village, before marriage brought her to Shravasti. Formal education was halted after the shift, but the skill stayed with her. For years, she worked from home, using a single machine to stitch clothes for neighbours and acquaintances who came with small, routine requests. At the time, the work was modest and fitted around household duties, with no clear plan to turn it into a business.Over time, word spread beyond the village. Clothes began arriving from nearby localities and the volume of work grew enough for her to consider a separate space. The decision to move out of the house was not immediate. Her husband was away working and the family weighed the risk of rent against uncertain income. Eventually, a small shop was rented, and she began by offering…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Not all healing happens in silence, and not all guidance comes from people. Sometimes, it arrives quietly—through dog-eared pages, underlined sentences, and chapters that seem to speak directly to your heart. Books have a rare ability to meet us exactly where we are. They don’t rush our healing, judge our confusion, or demand instant change. They simply sit beside us, offering clarity when life feels heavy and hope when the future looks uncertain.In a world that constantly pushes us to move faster, think harder, and achieve more, reading becomes an act of slowing down. It becomes a form of self-care. The right book can help you make sense of emotional pain, guide you through difficult decisions, and gently inspire you to keep going, even on days when motivation feels distant. These aren’t books you read once and forget. They are the kind you return to, finding new meaning every time your life shifts.The seven books listed below are not just popular titles; they are companions for everyday living. Each one offers something unique, healing for the heart, direction for the mind, and inspiration for the soul. Whether you are navigating personal struggles, searching for purpose, or simply craving inner peace,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Professor V Kamakoti, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Madras, is a man in a hurry though his calm disposition seems to suggest otherwise. Behind his unflappable demeanour and simplicity lies a man who knows exactly what he wants for the institution and what has to be done to achieve it. A rapid-action plan has been set in motion, and, unsurprisingly, innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) is a core focus area. The institution’s targets for 2021-27 include nurturing 100 deeptech startups annually and leveraging the 10x programme of IITM Research Park (a grand vision for the current decade) to incubate, every year, at least 5 ‘blockbuster’ companies/technologies that create high-value IPR. IITM is also establishing an I&E fund of Rs 100 crore to support new initiatives. There are already results to show. 104 startups were incubated in FY25 by the IIM Incubation Cell. ‘A patent a day’ is a successful initiative driven by Kamakoti to boost innovation, which resulted in 417 patents filed in FY25. Most importantly, beyond these numbers and targets, Kamakoti—who took over the reins of the premier institute in 2022—wants IITM to take the lead in job creation and steer the nation forward. He puts it bluntly: “India…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

In further troubles for WinZO, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now filed a prosecution complaint against the gaming startup, its…

Amid the ongoing tensions between consumer platforms and their gig workers, Delhi-based Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) has…

For the past few years, the global conversation around artificial intelligence has centered on a singular, terrifying question regarding whether…

In the daily rush of engines and impatience, the law has drawn a clear stop line. Court Draws the Line on On-the-Spot Coercion The Telangana High Court has categorically ruled that police cannot stop vehicles or compel motorists to pay pending traffic challans on the spot. Justice NV Shravan Kumar, while hearing two writ petitions on Tuesday, made it clear that recovery of traffic fines must strictly follow due process of law. The court emphasised that police personnel have no authority to snatch or confiscate vehicle keys or restrain motorists to force immediate payment. The petitions were filed by Secunderabad resident V. Raghavendra Chary, who challenged the manner in which Hyderabad Traffic Police were stopping vehicles on public roads and insisting that old challans be cleared before allowing motorists to proceed. The judge observed that while citizens are free to voluntarily pay traffic fines, coercive methods adopted by enforcement personnel are impermissible and violate the procedure established by law. The court clarified that under the Motor Vehicles Act, compounding of offences is a choice that rests with the motorist. If a citizen refuses to pay, authorities must initiate statutory proceedings through court-issued notices and adjudication by a competent judicial forum.…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Like a long-silenced artery finding its pulse again, the Bellasis flyover is ready to carry Mumbai forward. Rebuilding a Vital Link—Faster Than Time Expected The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the reconstruction of the Bellasis flyover, a critical connector between Tardeo, Nagpada and Mumbai Central, and it is set to open to the public soon. Officials said the project was wrapped up in a record 15 months and six days—well ahead of the original deadline—despite nearly four months still remaining under the tender conditions. The work order was issued in September 2024, with construction beginning on October 1, 2024. Railway authorities were expected to issue the mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) midweek. “A joint inspection conducted with BMC officials on January 20 at the Bellasis ROB, Mumbai Central. The reconstruction of ROB has been completed in all respect and ready for the opening of vehicular traffic. The railway portion has been rebuilt by Western Railway while approaches on east and west by BMC. The NOC for opening road traffic over ROB will be issued on Wednesday,” an official told mid-day. The early completion was credited to seamless coordination between the Municipal Bridges Department, Railways, ward offices and Traffic Police, supported…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

A newly constructed railway track between Daund and Kashti is set to undergo an engine trial along with a compulsory inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety on January 25, 2026. High-speed test runs will be conducted on the Daund–Kashti route from 08:15 to 16:00 on the day of the inspection. Daund–Kashti Rail Line to Undergo Safety Inspection and High-Speed Trials These trial runs are standard technical and safety evaluations that must be completed before the railway section is approved for regular service. Due to the movement of trains at high speeds, the Pune Division has called on residents of nearby villages, farmers, cattle owners, road users, and local governing bodies such as Gram Panchayats and Sarpanchs to cooperate during the trial period. All concerned parties have been urged to keep the railway tracks and surrounding areas entirely free of obstructions throughout the day. The public has been strictly warned against entering or walking near the tracks, allowing animals onto the railway line, crossing at unauthorized points, or standing too close to the rail corridor. Railway officials are spreading information about the high-speed trials through newspapers and local communication channels to ensure communities receive advance notice. The Daund–Kashti rail section…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

A UK-based IBM software employee, Ian Clifford, went on long-term sick leave in September 2008 due to mental health issues and was later diagnosed with a serious illness, leading to an absence from work that continued for years. IBM Employee’s Long-Term Sick Leave Leads to Unusual Employment Case Despite being away from work, he remained employed by IBM and received sick leave-related support, creating a situation that many would consider an unusually stable financial safety arrangement. After five years of absence, in 2013, Clifford filed a formal complaint against IBM, arguing that his salary had stayed unchanged throughout his time on leave and that he had not received any pay increments. Later in 2013, both parties reached a settlement under IBM’s Sickness and Accident Plan, which guaranteed Clifford 75% of his last drawn salary every year until he turned 65. Based on his salary at the time, this agreement provided him with annual payments exceeding £54,000, and media reports estimated that he could receive more than £1.5 million in total by retirement without returning to work. The settlement also included additional payment to resolve outstanding holiday pay claims, and in exchange, Clifford agreed to close the dispute. Nearly a decade…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups