What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
The Wedding Company raises $2.75 million in seed fundingThe Wedding Company, a tech-driven wedding platform, secured $2.75 million in seed funding to enhance its services and expand its vendor ne...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘A bridge exists because there is a divide. Every separation carries the seed of reunion’ - a timeless lesson on hope, healing and reconciliationHuman life is marked by inevitable fractures, but these separations are not permanent. A proverb highlights that every divide necessitates ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment 2026 payment date announced; Check eligibility, beneficiary status and eKYC detailsPM Kisan 23rd installment 2026: Farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the PM Kisan Scheme date 2026 and looking for updates on th...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
De Minaur up and running at Queen's, Mensik suffers early defeatAlex de Minaur advanced to the Queen's Championships last 16 with a 7-6(8) 6-3 victory over Gabriel Diallo, ending a two-year first-round l...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Quant Mid Cap Fund adds Adani Energy and 4 others, exits Paytm and 3 more stocks in MayQuant Mid Cap Fund, managed by Sandeep Tandon, has strategically adjusted its portfolio in May. The fund added Adani Energy and four other ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Vedanta demerger unlocks 20% value; Aluminium arm becomes most valuableVedanta's five companies unlocked approximately 20% value following a major corporate restructuring. While four newly demerged businesses e...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Indian AI startups pitch for funds from venture capitalists in US: Anirudh ArunIndian artificial intelligence companies are increasingly securing funding from the United States. Investors are drawn to promising returns...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
HDFC Defence Fund adds Tata Motors, reduces exposure in MTAR Technologies and 1 other in MayHDFC Defence Fund added Tata Motors to its portfolio in May while trimming holdings in MTAR Technologies and Rishabh Instruments. The fund ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startupA 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valu...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
BIS sets norms to protect indigenous seedsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced a new framework for community seed banks. This standard aims to conserve India's traditional ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Aum Ventures plans to invest Rs 750 crore in innovative startups in 5 yearsVC firm Aum Ventures has launched its second fund, India Innovation Fund II, targeting Rs 750 crore. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 innov...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar points to migration pressure on Bengaluru, seeks Centre’s supportBengaluru's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested additional infrastructure funding from the Centre. The city's status as India's tech...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India attracted $843 billion in FDI between 2014-15 and 2025-26: OfficialIndia has seen a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment, attracting USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Key government init...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Paediatric healthcare startup Hoola Health raises $5 million from Peak XV’s Surge, othersThe Bengaluru-headquartered startup, founded in 2024 by Deeksha Senguttuvan, offers paediatric consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, de...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India Quotient partner Gagan Goyal to quit as churn at top VC funds in India continuesGagan Goyal, a general partner at India Quotient, is leaving the early-stage venture capital firm, according to people aware of the matter....
09 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST