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BENGALURU: IIT Madras and venture capital firm Unicorn India Ventures have announced the first close of about Rs 450 crore for their Rs 1,000-crore deeptech fund, with roughly a third of the capital coming from overseas investors. The fund will back capital-intensive startups that can take years to reach commercial scale.IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I,…
Edible oil duty cut may ease input costs for biscuit, noodle and snack makers BENGALURU: The cut in edible oil import duties could ease costs for makers of biscuits, noodles and fried snacks, but cheaper packs may not follow immediately. Analysts said the benefit would take time to flow through to manufacturers, with companies likely…
India’s Rahi Sarnobat competes during the rapid stage of the women’s 25m pistol qualification event. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India were left ruing a costly and extraordinary lapse by experienced shooter Rahi Sarnobat after a rare miss in the women’s 25m pistol team event derailed their medal hopes at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya…
Callipallene pilosuspedes was named for its “hairy feet”, referring to the long, curved spines on its legs. Two bizarre new sea spider species have been identified in the Salish Sea, including one with long, hair-like spines on its legs and striking red eyes, Science Daily has reported. The other species is often found with dirt,…
Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap has reacted to the violence reported at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI).A clash broke out at the institute on Sunday, September 27. The confrontation involved students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), who had organised a programme on the campus. Several people were reportedly injured,…
When children go on holiday, most parents focus on keeping them entertained, comfortable and safe. But Stephanie Woodward, a New York-based disability rights attorney and mother of six, has a different approach to family trips. Woodward, who shares her family’s life through the Instagram account @wctriplets, has attracted attention for three rules she follows with…
Several videos from Lovely Professional University show students reportedly taking items from shops during protests. CHANDIGARH: Several videos emerging from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara appear to show students entering shops inside the university’s Uni Mall, picking up food, gadgets and other items amid the violent protests that rocked the campus on Sunday.In…
Virat Kohli recently achieved his 55th ODI century, which has interesting numerological significance related to his birth date. Kohli was born on the 5th of November, giving him a birth number of 5. The number 55 reflects movement and adaptability, which aligns with his competitive nature. The reduction of 55 to 1 signifies leadership and…
US-Iran talks, crude prices, bond yields to drive investor sentiment NEW DELHI: Investors will focus on geopolitical developments, crude oil prices, bond yields and macroeconomic data announcements to determine market trends during the holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said.According to experts, the US-Iran diplomatic talks and crude oil prices will drive global market sentiment.“Globally, developments around…
For the week ahead, crude oil, Treasury yields, Fed communication and US-Iran negotiations are likely to remain the principal drivers. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are falling and multiple global factors are likely to continue adding pressure, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Let’s take a look:Gold…
