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Koo cofounder Mayank Bidawatka raises $4 million for new consumer tech startup Billion Hearts The round, which was led by early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures, saw participation from General Catalyst and Athera Venture Partners. The funds will be used to build a global team and boost its technology.
20 Nov, 2024, 06.00 AM ISTThe secret to smart investing in India for NRIs ¨C ItĄ¯s all about mutual funds Mutual funds are emerging as a popular investment choice for NRIs seeking to capitalize on India's economic growth. The simplified investment process, professional management, flexibility, diverse scheme options, and tax efficiency make mutual funds...
18 Nov, 2024, 01.54 PM ISTCOP29: UAE announces developing world's first ChatGPT tool for agricultural community The announcement came today at the UAE Pavilion at COP29 which hosted an exciting array of events focused on the transformative role of technology, collaboration, and data in accelerating decarbonisation and driving the energy transition around the ...
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As pollution worsens in Delhi, experts at COP29 urge India to tackle short-lived climate pollutants At COP29, experts urged India to prioritize reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like methane to combat its severe air pollution and global warming. They highlighted India's successful initiatives but stressed the need for greater global ...
14 Nov, 2024, 01.45 PM ISTChina trade war is one Trump doesnĄ¯t have to fight Eight years on from the first Trump shock, the global picture is quite different. There’s no longer envy of China, nor the belief in some secret sauce that made its performance superior. America is the contemporary star.
14 Nov, 2024, 10.21 AM ISTStart equity investing early: How to teach your teen to invest in the stock market To give the keen teens a headstart, ET Wealth has decided to provide a rudimentary, five-step roadmap to their parents on this Children’s Day. While most steps merge or overlap with one another, the purpose is to set them on the right track through ...
11 Nov, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTGold extends gains on Fed rate cut, but heads for weekly fall Gold prices edged up slightly on Friday, extending gains following the Federal Reserve's widely expected interest rate cut. The Fed's decision was influenced by a cooling labor market and steady economic growth. Despite the recent uptick, gold price...
08 Nov, 2024, 07.26 AM ISTDonald Trump's erratic foreign policy to meet 'a world on fire' As Donald Trump claims victory in the US presidential election, global uncertainty mounts over his foreign policy plans. Trump's promises include ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours, adopting a tougher stance on China, and providing unwavering su...
06 Nov, 2024, 04.29 PM ISTBitcoin rally masks bleaker picture in the crypto world: Funding winter, job cuts On Wednesday, crypto exchange Kraken announced job cuts a person familiar with the matter said amounts to 15% of workers, while rival Coinbase reported earnings that missed estimates. Software developer Consensys is among other digital-asset firms t...
04 Nov, 2024, 06.05 AM ISTBitcoin rally masks bleaker picture emerging in cryptocurrency world On Wednesday, crypto exchange Kraken announced job cuts a person familiar with the matter said amounts to 15% of workers, while rival Coinbase Inc. reported earnings that missed estimates. Software developer Consensys is among other digital-asset fi...
02 Nov, 2024, 07.57 AM ISTLighting the path to financial stability: How fixed income can safeguard wealth in a volatile world As assets like equities and real estate see variable returns, fixed-income investments offer stability with predictable income streams. These instruments help preserve capital and reduce portfolio volatility, making them essential for conservative i...
01 Nov, 2024, 11.00 AM ISTETMarkets PMS Talk: We are bullish on India macro; October correction likely to offer better opportunities to investors: Amit Goel I must also acknowledge the market sentiment, which peaked by the end of September. A few factors aligned in our favor, and being fully invested at the time worked to our advantage.
31 Oct, 2024, 09.00 AM ISTMeet Nala, world's richest cat, with 5 million Instagram followers. Her whopping net worth will leave you stunned Nala world's richest cat- With the growing popularity of pets on social media, it is no surprise that animals nowadays have more fan following than humans. Nala, the world's richest cat, has 5 million followers on Instagram. She also has her own mer...
25 Oct, 2024, 04.08 PM ISTAs poor nations' default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place Emerging economies face a liquidity crisis post-COVID, threatening development and climate goals. The IMF and World Bank are seeking solutions amidst rising borrowing costs and reduced external finance. African and other developing nations struggle ...
21 Oct, 2024, 09.38 AM ISTTourism Ministry engaging with World Bank for long-term funding to support states in their tourism development initiatives The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the World Bank, is establishing long-term financing for tourism development across India. Efforts include new schemes for Jammu and Kashmir and visa-on-arrival status for key source markets. The initiat...
17 Oct, 2024, 06.27 PM ISTWorld's first ovarian cancer vax developed in the UK gets more funding; Here's what we know about it Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, the world’s first vaccine targeting ovarian cancer. Funded by Cancer Research UK with £600,000 over three years, the vaccine aims to teach the immune system to recognize early-stage ...
04 Oct, 2024, 09.05 PM ISTDSP Mutual Fund temporarily restricts subscription in its international funds DSP Mutual Fund has implemented temporary restrictions on subscriptions to seven international schemes. Any lump sum subscriptions, switch-ins, or requests for new SIP/STP/IDCW Transfer Plan registrations received after the cut-off time on October 1...
03 Oct, 2024, 04.20 PM ISTUS on alert as Pakistan hit by allegations of mismanagement of $400 mn loan The US has responded to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's claims of mismanagement of USD 400 million in World Bank loans and aid for flood relief in Pakistan. Emphasizing oversight, the US State Department stressed the seriousness of ensuring tr...
03 Oct, 2024, 02.18 PM ISTChina risks trade war on two fronts as low-tech exports soar, too Rising trade tensions as the EU, US, and potentially Canada impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, are impacting global trade dynamics.
06 Jun, 2024, 12.17 PM ISTWWF Germany's clever campaign utilizes Twitter's rebranding to advocate wildlife conservation The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has cleverly used Twitter's recent rebranding to highlight the urgent need for wildlife conservation. WWF Germany collaborated with McCann Germany to create a graphical representation of Twitter's blue bird logo ...
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