Bengaluru: The centre has notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus to channel venture capital into startups, with a focus on deeptech and manufacturing.The scheme retains the earlier fund-of-funds structure, with government capital flowing into SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in startups.What is new is…
Johnny Depp could just be sailing onto the big screen once again as Captain Jack Sparrow.The actor, who has had fans and the internet rooting for his return as the famed pirate in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise, may finally be on his way back. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that discussions are underway with…
Director Ruchir Arun shared insights into the production of his recent series, ‘Musafir Cafe’. He praised Vikrant Massey’s authentic performance and the collaborative team effort. The series is an adaptation of Divya Prakash Dubey’s bestselling novel of the same name. Arun is now directing ‘Nazdeekiyan’, a mature love story for Amazon Prime Video. This new…
The Iran war has entered its fourth week and global oil markets are showing a clear split with actual fuel supply prices are rising much faster than widely tracked oil futures. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has jumped over 50% to around $112 a barrel following the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…
In an impressive first quarter, Bharti Airtel recorded a remarkable profit surge of 37.3%, driven by increased mobile tariffs and a robust influx of new customers. The company’s revenue also soared by 18.4%, showcasing strong growth across its India and Africa segments. Notably, Airtel’s average revenue per user jumped to Rs 264, indicating a favorable…
Hollywood star Jessica Alba and actor Danny Ramirez were recently photographed sharing a public kiss during a dinner date in Beverly Hills. The couple, both sporting stylish black leather jackets, were also accompanied by Alba’s eight-year-old son, Hayes. The unexpected presence of Alba’s child with her ex-partner, Cash Warren, added a surprising twist to the…
One important change is that the earlier Contract Labour law has now been subsumed into the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. (AI image) India’s labour market has long relied on people who work through contractors – across factories, offices, logistics hubs, and service roles. Over the years, the legal framework governing contract…
The project aims to deliver all-weather connectivity through one of the most difficult Himalayan stretches. (Image source MEIL/ANI) Zoji La tunnel, said to be the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude, has achieved a major milestone on Tuesday. The 13.153-km-long Zoji La Tunnel saw breakthrough which marked a landmark moment.The…
Reacting to a Singapore court’s decision against him, Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran said, “I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me.”Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore…
Dhanush witnessed a massive turnout during his visit to Coimbatore for the promotions of his upcoming film ‘Kara’. Fans gathered in huge numbers from the airport to the event venue.Among several moments, one particular incident from the event has now gone viral. Dhanush fan moment at pre-release event At the Telugu pre-release event of Kara,…