Startups
Prayagraj’s Moonj Craft: Sustained by Tradition, Strengthened by Support
Your Story · India
In Mahwa village, Prayagraj, women artisans sustain 200-year-old Moonj craft, supported by ODOP training and design development.
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Geopolitics
Want to meet Punch? The viral baby monkey with plushie from Japan has finally found friends
Times of India – World · India
A seven-month-old Japanese macaque, Punch, rejected by his mother and bullied by peers, found solace in a plush toy named 'Ora-mama'. This heartwarming story o…
Geopolitics
Why Southeast Asia’s non-Chinese embrace Lunar New Year celebrations
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysian tour guide Syazni Nabilah Che Kamarudin and her family have immersed themselves in this year’s Lunar New Year festivities, handing out red packets an…
Startups
Hamirpur’s Nagra Jutis: Crafting Identity, One Pair at a Time
Your Story · India
Shyam Babu and Hamirpur’s Nagra juti makers preserve handmade leather footwear, adapting tradition to modern demand and evolving supply chains.
Geopolitics
Across Manipur’s fault line, Kuki man visits Meitei mother-in-law
Times of India – World · India
Despite three years of conflict dividing communities, Anthony Naulak, a Paite man, visited his Meitei mother-in-law in Imphal, symbolizing a personal bridge ac…
Geopolitics
2,000 years ago, people in Vietnam used iron to permanently blacken their teeth
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives and round-the-clock updates. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and …
Geopolitics
‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post – World · China
At a rehearsal studio in Hong Kong on an early February morning, a group of 12 dancers gathered around a table, hands on deck and eyes locked in intense glance…
Geopolitics
‘Incredible’: China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time
South China Morning Post – World · China
Two China-based foreign influencers who hired a taxi driver to take them on a 4,000-kilometre trip from the south to the north of the country gave their cabby …
Geopolitics
How photography helped the British empire classify India
BBC News – World · Europe
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
Geopolitics
Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
BBC News – World · Europe
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Geopolitics
Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
BBC News – World · Europe
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
Geopolitics
Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trump’s chopping block
The Guardian – World · Europe
Breaking from the president, Congress voted to fund institutions including the Institute of American Indian ArtsIn a break with Donald Trump, the Republican-co…
Geopolitics
Berlinale: African films brings messages of peace and tolerance
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
From migration to queer identity and ancestral mythology, African filmmakers came to the Berlinale with bold stories confronting repression and celebrating res…
Geopolitics
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
BBC News – World · Europe
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
Geopolitics
China grandma spends hell money without complaints from vendors due to kind personality
South China Morning Post – World · China
A video clip of a woman in her 70s using ritual hell money or toy cards to “buy” snacks at a food street in eastern China without any trouble has touched mainl…
Geopolitics
Rajinikanth’s Poes Garden home: Inside the quiet, minimal world of a living legend
Times of India – World · India
Venture into the tranquil home of Rajinikanth, the legendary superstar, where his Poes Garden bungalow radiates simplicity and grace. Priced at Rs 35 crore, th…
Geopolitics
The silent crisis facing Malaysian women stranded in Indonesia
South China Morning Post – World · China
The 18-year ordeal of Norida Akmal Ayob, 45, has cast a spotlight on a silent crisis: an unknown number of Malaysian women remain stranded in “dire straits” ac…
Geopolitics
Venezuela approves amnesty bill that could see release of hundreds detained for political reasons
The Hindu – World · India
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who proposed the bill late last month, is expected to sign the measure, which outlines the eligibility and exclusions for peo…
Startups
An actor turned AI founder: Bhumi Pednekar’s big play for India’s untold stories
Your Story · India
At the AI Impact Summit, Shradha Sharma introduced a side of Bhumi Pednekar that many in the audience didn’t expect: the actor is now also a startup
Startups
“AI will average things out”: MIB secretary Sanjay Jaju’s sharp message to creators
Your Story · India
At the AI Impact Summit, Shradha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, spoke to Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Startups
Threaded at Home: How Zari Work Sustains Women in Kasganj
Your Story · India
In Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, hand zari work is sustained not in large factories but inside homes. Fabric arrives in bundles, patterns are traced
Startups
Banda’s Shazar Stone: Nature’s Patterns, Artisan’s Craft
Your Story · India
In Banda, Uttar Pradesh, Shazar stone is more than a stone collected from riverbeds. Once cut and polished, it reveals natural formations
Startups
The ramen profitability milestone: Why does it matter?
Your Story · India
What is ramen profitability? Why founders prioritise survival, leverage and revenue over funding headlines in volatile startup markets.
Geopolitics
Warner Bros. says reopening talks with Paramount on its buyout offer
The Hindu – World · India
Television and film titan Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN, announced in late October that it was open to acquisition offers; its board subsequently acce…
Startups
Ashwini Vaishnaw on India's $200B AI infra bet and what it means for the ecosystem
Your Story · India
In a chat with YourStory’s Shradha Sharma, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explains why India is moving fast across the AI stack—backed by major infra commitme…
Tech & Startups
Snapchat launches creator subscription in the U.S.
TechCrunch · US
Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price.
Geopolitics
Bangladesh Govt. Oath Ceremony LIVE updates: New MPs to take oath ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Prime Minister
The Hindu – World · India
Members of “Constitution Reform Commission” will also be administered oath, the Election Commission of Bangladesh said
Startups
Why enterprises are rethinking the concept of ‘Job-Ready’ talent
Your Story · India
Job-ready no longer means qualified, it means prepared to deliver results. In a fast-changing business world, enterprises must move beyond training for skills …
Tech & Startups
After all the hype, some AI experts don’t think OpenClaw is all that exciting
TechCrunch · US
"From an AI research perspective, this is nothing novel," one expert told TechCrunch.
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (February 16, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Monday, February 16, 2026.
Startups
Life Won’t Wait: Kierkegaard’s Stark Reminder
Your Story · India
Soren Kierkegaard’s famous quote on life reveals why we understand our choices only in hindsight, yet must live forward with courage and uncertainty.
Geopolitics
What's the outlook for Nifty for this week? Check list of top recommendations
Times of India – World · India
Stock market recommendations: Arvind, and Bajaj Finance are the top stock picks by Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for t…
Geopolitics
India-U.K. free trade pact likely to be implemented in April 2026: Official
The Hindu – World · India
The pact needs approval from the U.K. parliament before it is implemented
Geopolitics
Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute: report
The Hindu – World · India
The Pentagon is pushing four AI companies to let the military use their tools for “all lawful purposes”
Startups
Why reading feels like healing when finding words feels hard
Your Story · India
Discover why reading can feel deeply healing when expressing yourself feels difficult, offering comfort, clarity, and quiet emotional release.
Startups
Three Generations, One Sound: The Flute-Making Tradition of Pilibhit
Your Story · India
In Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, the bamboo bansuri is more than a musical instrument—it is a living family craft. From melas and devotional gatherings
Geopolitics
India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy has largely failed: Roman Gautam
The Hindu – World · India
‘As Bangladesh and Nepal witness a consolidation and reconsolidation of political forces, New Delhi must reflect on whether the subordination of its regional i…
Geopolitics
Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties
The Hindu – World · India
Under Captain Ibrahim Traore, who led a coup in September 2022, the junta has muzzled critics, arresting dissidents or forcing them into fighting jihadists
Geopolitics
Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first woman PM
The Hindu – World · India
Sanae Takaichi, made headlines on October 21, 2025, and became the first woman leader of Japan, a country known for its male-dominated political landscape.
Geopolitics
All States must refrain from threat or use of force to seek territorial acquisition: G-20 declaration
The Hindu – World · India
In a clear reference to Russia, Israel and Myanmar, without naming them, the declaration said that in line with the UN Charter, "all states must refrain from t…
Geopolitics
CTBTO: Global watchtower
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to restart nuclear testing poses immediate and longer-term risks for the global test ban
Geopolitics
Dorothee Elmiger wins 2025 German Book Prize
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Already praised as one of the most promising young Swiss writers, Elmiger offers with "The Dutch Women" a nightmarish literary expedition into the heart of the…
Geopolitics
What happens at a Jewish funeral?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Judaism offers rules and guidance about how to bury the dead, how to mourn and how to support families through their grief.
Geopolitics
Nepal's interim government: Two new ministers take oath as PM Sushila Karki expands Cabinet
The Hindu – World · India
Sushila Karki will be the interim PM till the next general elections, which are scheduled to be held on March 5.
Geopolitics
UN urged to act on racial violence against Bangladesh’s indigenous peoples
The Hindu – World · India
Rights body flags alleged Army action in Chittagong Hill Tracts, killing at least three
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