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Asian stocks today: Nikkei 225, Kospi rise up to 2% as crude oil prices fall, chip stocks rebound

Asian stocks today, July 21 -- Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, although investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of earnings reports from major technology companies later this week. The MSCI ... Read More


The fear of being 'cringe'

Kathmandu, July 21 -- There was a time when embarrassment faded with the moment. You tripped, people laughed, and life moved on. Today, embarrassment can feel permanent. A single video, comment, or e... Read More


For Kathmandu's youths, running is about more than fitness

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Over the years, many youths from Kathmandu are joining running clubs as a part of their regular fitness routines. With Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Strava popularising the tre... Read More


These seven Nepali startups are building technology that tackles real-world problems

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Nepali youth have unveiled seven unique digital platforms to tackle societal challenges across healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, accessibility, and finance. These crea... Read More


Nepal's peace score takes historic hit after Gen Z unrest

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Nepal has suffered the largest deterioration in peacefulness of any country in the world over the past year, according to a new international index. The 2026 Global Peace Index ... Read More


New rules outlaw forced haircuts at schools, but schools aren't convinced

Kathmandu, July 21 -- Sambriddha Karki, 18, had barely finished six months of his grade 11 when he experienced the forced haircut. Every three to four weeks, teachers and discipline in-charges at his ... Read More


Josh Mauro death update: Former Giants player's final hours before overdose revealed in police report

India, July 21 -- New details have emerged about the final hours of former NFL player Josh Mauro, who died on April 23 at the age of 35. According to the New York Post, a Phoenix Police Department ca... Read More


Transition VC targets Rs.1,500 crore for second energy-focused fund

Bengaluru, July 21 -- Energy-focused venture capital fund Transition VC has begun raising a Rs.1,500 crore (approximately $155 million) second fund, according to one of its co-founders. "We want to r... Read More


Skylark Labs in talks to raise around $150 million; eyes unicorn status

New Delhi, July 21 -- California-headquartered physical AI startup Skylark Labs is in talks to raise $100 million-$150 million in a funding round that could value the company at over $1 billion, accor... Read More


Before the summons: Why India Inc is hiring white-collar lawyers

New Delhi, July 21 -- Companies are seeking legal advice before regulators come knocking. And India's top law firms are building up white-collar crime and investigations practices to meet that need. ... Read More