That frustrating sticky residue on glass jars? Your pantry has a surprisingly easy fixStubborn price stickers on thrift store glass jars are no longer a problem. A simple pantry staple, shortening, can easily remove them. The...
11 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
This simple kitchen ingredient, costs less than Rs 100 can clean your stainless steel and remove strong odourDiscover the power of baking soda, a kitchen staple under Rs 100. This humble ingredient tackles tough grease and lingering odours effectiv...
04 May, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Explainer: The Hormuz digital chokepoint - How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snak...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Sticking Aluminum Foil to the Walls of Your House: Why Contractors Recommend It and When You Should Try ItHomeowners can now easily detect wall moisture issues with a simple aluminum foil test. This quick method helps distinguish between condens...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
No easy fixes to India-China tradeWith India-US trade strained, India's SCO participation sparks hopes for improved India-China economic ties. Rebalancing trade requires str...
01 Sep, 2025, 10.58 PM IST
Axilor to onboard 20 startupsIn the past two years, since its inception, Axilor has supported 30 startups through its accelerator programme and invested in over 20 star...
09 Feb, 2017, 10.15 AM IST
Axilor opens applications for accelerator programme starting in SeptemberAxilor, whose founders include Senapathy ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan and SD Shibulal of Infosys fame, had inducted nine startups in its previous ...
03 Aug, 2016, 06.12 AM IST
Real service starts at home for the blue-collar workforceOver a year ago, when Naushad, a carpenter from Bengaluru, signed up with home-services startup EasyFix, he was just one among many of thei...
06 May, 2016, 05.13 AM IST
Axilor Ventures invests in emergency response app developer MUrgencyMUrgency, which was founded by Shaffi Mather, basically aims to ensure instant help for patients from doctors, nurses and paramedics during...
27 Apr, 2016, 04.18 PM IST
Home service startups like Onetimejobs.com, EASYFix to extend services to late hoursBengaluru-based Onetimejobs.com already has a sixmembered team on the bench to cater to the late night demands that come from across the ci...
01 Apr, 2016, 05.19 PM IST
AI-powered mobile app GetYana raises undisclosed sum in angel round“We will be using the proceeds to further boost our technology platform, build out our team, and expand our presence across multiple catego...
22 Mar, 2016, 01.16 AM IST
Ecommerce bigwigs like Amazon and Flipkart bank on on-demand services platforms to keep buyers happyApart from long contracts of a year or two, the marketplaces also look for customised services from on demand services companies, willing t...
15 Mar, 2016, 06.44 AM IST
Home service startups move to companies, hospitals and townships to improve revenueHome service startups are now providing their bouquet of services to companies, offices, hospitals, townships and large institutional playe...
25 Feb, 2016, 03.41 AM IST
Koramangala makes easy way for home-services startupsA hoard of players like Local Oye, doormint, urbanclap, Zimmber and HouseJoy are lined up to help customers with all the services they need.
12 Oct, 2015, 12.02 PM IST
How EASYFix is one stop solution to all household problemsPeople in need of a service call EASYfix, and based on their problem, the firm sends a serviceman, at the time of the customer's choosing.
05 Feb, 2015, 12.51 PM IST
- Shaifali Agarwal's EASYfix Solutions provides handymen to fix problems at homes
A leaky faucet or a busted geyser are invariably followed by endless calls to locate a plumber/electrician, many of whom delight in keeping...
02 Apr, 2012, 08.53 AM IST