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MUMBAI: A prolonged West Asia war is slowing down the pace of IPOs, delaying exits for investors as companies rethink timelines to launch public issues amid a volatile market. In 2025, IPOs drove nearly 40% of public market exits for venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) growth investors (covers select PE investments), helped by…
File photo (Picture credit: X/@ChinarcorpsIA) NEW DELHI: A terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, the Army said on Wednesday.A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night in the Arhama area of the district following inputs about suspicious movement, news agency…
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (US local time) that Washington may need to “reassess” its relationship with NATO after the Iran war ends.“I think there’s no doubt that, unfortunately, once this conflict is over, we’ll have to take a fresh look at that relationship. We’ll need to reconsider what NATO brings…
Brett Veach struggles to answer unexpected Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift wedding question (Getty Images) Chiefs general manager found himself navigating a far more unusual topic during his appearance with ESPN’s Peter Schrager. A question about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding briefly pulled the conversation away from football, creating an awkward but revealing…
MUMBAI: The depreciation of the rupee has pushed up the cost of funding overseas education for middle class Indian households, nudging many students to defer their higher education plans by a couple of years or opt for shorter duration courses; some students looking for undergraduate courses are also actively evaluating the prospect of getting enrolled…
Arjun Tendulkar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: After two seasons with Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar – son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar – is set to turn out for a new franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026. Arjun will represent Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, in IPL 2026 after being picked at his…
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is nearing its release. The movie faced censor and legal challenges, delaying its debut. Reports suggest the film will now hit theatres in the last week of April. Possible release dates are April 24 or April 30. This news brings excitement to fans eagerly awaiting the film’s arrival. The…
Mark Twain, one of the most celebrated literary figures in American literary history, was known for his wit, observations, and writings. Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, became a household name because of his most famous writings such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. Twain’s writings were generally…
A Russian photographer’s viral photoshoot featuring a bright pink-painted elephant in Jaipur has sparked online criticism and ethical concerns JAIPUR: A viral photo-shoot in the city featuring an elephant painted in bright pink triggered a wave of criticism online and renewed concerns about the use of animals in creative projects. The images, shot in Nov…
Iguanas and chameleons are referred to as exotic lizards, but they are quite different from one another in terms of looks, behaviour, and biology. Even though they are part of the reptile class, they have survived in completely different conditions and have developed different survival habits. Iguanas are large reptiles that feed on plants, while…
