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More private equity, venture capital funds plan to create equity value beyond fees, carry: Fundamentum's Ashish Kumar

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Indian venture capital and private equity firms have traditionally made money in two ways: fees for running funds and a share of the profits. Some now want a third, holding equity... Read More


Muhurat Trading 2026 today: Nifty 50's 7-day bull streak sets the stage for Samvat 2083 - what should investors expect?

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The Indian stock market is set to enter Samvat 2083 on a bullish note, with the Nifty 50 heading into the special Muhurat Trading session after extending its winning streak to sev... Read More


From flood-hit areas to crime scenes, Nepal's police dogs sniff out vital clues

Kathmandu, Nov. 8 -- The Bhotekoshi floods on August 26 left nearly 1,500 people dead and more than 5,000 missing. Families searching for their loved ones put up posters bearing names and photographs ... Read More


3 bodies found at home of man who opened fire in Poland, they were likely his family members

India, Nov. 8 -- Bodies of three people were found at the home of a man who allegedly opened fire in a crowded square in Poland's Krakow on Saturday. At least six people were killed while over a dozen... Read More


Muthoot Microfin raises IT spending by 40% amid AI-driven cyber threats, changing rural demand

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Muthoot Microfin Ltd has raised its information technology (IT) spending by 40% this financial year to strengthen cybersecurity and digital infrastructure as artificial intelligen... Read More


In a world of the same old boring devices, here are some truly unique gadgets that you should buy

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The main tech devices look and feel pretty boring in 2026. Barring a few companies, everything looks, feels, and performs the same as every other product in its category. Even if ... Read More


How SBI is steadily catching up with HDFC Bank in the margin race

New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- State Bank of India (SBI) has narrowed the gap with rival HDFC Bank in a key profitability metric over time, even as the latter limps back from the impact of a mega-merger three y... Read More


Bhai Dooj 2026: Last-minute gift ideas for your brother and sister

India, Nov. 8 -- Festivals are a time to celebrate relationships, and Bhai Dooj highlights the special bond between brothers and sisters. From the traditional tilak ceremony to exchanging gifts, the f... Read More


The families who wait

Nepal, Nov. 8 -- In almost every village in Nepal, someone is missing from almost every household. A husband in Qatar. A son in Malaysia. A daughter in the Gulf or a brother in Japan. People who may n... Read More


A pontoon bridge unused for 13 years finds a new home in Dhading

Bardiya/dhading, Nov. 8 -- A pontoon bridge that lay unused for 13 years at Kothiyaghat in Bardiya district is being transported to Dhading for installation over the Trishuli river in Phurkekhola, whe... Read More