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Mamaearth, boAt backer Fireside closes fourth VC fund at $253 mn

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Venture capital firm Fireside Ventures, which makes early-stage consumer bets, has closed its fourth fund after collecting Rs 2,265 crore ($253 million) from its limited partners ... Read More


Influencer Keith Castillo faces backlash after handing out machetes, alcohol to homeless people

India, Dec. 2 -- Keith Castillo, known online as povwolfy, 29, posted a Thanksgiving video on TikTok and Instagram that went viral and got over 18 million views. In the videos, he's handing out 18-inc... Read More


Realme Watch 5 gets a bigger AMOLED screen and four colour options for its India debut on Dec 4

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Realme Watch 5 is launching in India on December 4 and it comes in as a clean upgrade for people who want a basic, easy to use smartwatch. It follows Watch 3 Pro and focuses on th... Read More


Broken backs, slim wallets: The farm price deflation that threatens to halt India's rural demand surge

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- I could either buy a new car or use that money to plant potatoes," said Bhupesh Kajla, laughing. For the 40-year-old farmer from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, the Kharif crop season turn... Read More


Visa consultant held for duping 82-yr-old of rRs.r3 crore with global cyber gangs

India, Dec. 2 -- A 36-year-old visa consultant was arrested from Gujarat on Friday for allegedly duping an 82-year-old woman of nearly Rs.3 crore, and collaborating with two cybercrime gangs based in ... Read More


Malti Chahar evicted from Bigg Boss 19; 2025 season gets TOP 5

Mumbai, Dec. 2 -- The results of the mid-week elimination in Bigg Boss 19 finale week are finally out, and Malti Chahar has been shown the exit door. The eviction happened during an intense task condu... Read More


'rComments na kholeinr': Pakistan's 'expired' food packages to Sri Lanka gets roasted by netizens

India, Dec. 2 -- A screenshot of a post that now does not exist has gone viral on social media over the expiry date in food packages Pakistan sent to Sri Lanka as part of relief package to aid citizen... Read More


Landmines kill more people than ever in 4 years - Why global agreements are failing?

India, Dec. 2 -- Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Ge... Read More


10-year-old boy injured in celebratory fire at Greater Noida wedding procession

India, Dec. 2 -- A 10-year-old boy was critically injured by celebratory firing during a wedding procession near his house in Jarcha late Sunday night, police said, adding that two suspects have been ... Read More


Munawar Faruqui to Elvish Yadav: Hindi Social media influencers who made their strong OTT presence in 2025

India, Dec. 2 -- Munawar Faruqui, Elvish Yadav, Prajakta Koli, Bhuvan Bam and the Malhan brothers - all the known YouTubers found space for growth thanks to their OTT stint. While we await Elvish Yada... Read More