(Image credits: X @firesideventure) BENGALURU: Consumer focused venture capital firm Fireside Ventures has closed its fourth fund with commitments of Rs 2,265 crore (about $253 million), doubling down on early stage consumer brands as it chases the next wave of health, wellness and lifestyle companies in India. The new vehicle takes the firm’s total assets…
PANAJI: Holding him guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a sessions court in North Goa handed Sandeep Verlekar, 55, a sentence of 6 years and 6 months in prison for assaulting his aged, bed-ridden mother under the influence of alcohol in Merces in 2019. Sandeep was arrested for dragging his 69-year-old mother, Laxmibai,…
‘Hare ka Sahara, Baba Shyam Hamara’ is the famous slogan associated with the Khatu Shyam Ji, who is also known as ‘Kalyug ka Shyam’. You must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Khatu Shyam Baba temple in Rajasthan. At least I was unless I visited the sacred site in summer of…
What is the first thing you do after waking up? “I say a quick grace, get up, and start making my bed”, said Sinupa Shekhar from Bengaluru. Well, she is not the only one who does this. Making bed is the first thing for many people after waking for decades. And why not? This is…
KOLLAM: A maritime trainee from Chandanathope in Kerala’s Kollam is stranded on an Iranian cargo vessel mid-sea off Sharjah coast for nearly a month. His family is worried that he is suffering. Akhimon M, 21, had joined Iran-based cargo vessel Queen Star and travelled to the country on April 14 last year. After completing training…
We all know that water is extremely important for our body, and especially our kidneys, since it helps the organ remove extra waste and fluid from the body. However, when it comes to how much water should one drink in the day, the consensus is not always clear – while the general rule of thumb…
NEW DELHI: Belgium’s Supreme Court has turned down Mehul Choksi’s appeal against his extradition to India. Court officials said that the order from the Antwerp Court of Appeal, which had cleared the way for his extradition, will now stand.Spokesperson for Court of Cassation, Advocaat-generaal Henri Vanderlinden, told PTI, “The Court of Cassation rejected the appeal….
Ditch the obsession with protein; true wellness lies in harmony. Whether you’re getting too much or too little, balance is essential. Prioritize nourishing whole foods throughout the day to fuel your vitality and build strength. Tune into your body’s cues rather than fixating on numbers, and remember that it’s the small, sustainable changes that pave…
Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: There doesn’t appear to be any respite from El Nino’s impact over the monsoon, with the latest update of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Friday indicating a “rapid development” of this climatic phenomenon during July-Sept, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and other extreme weather events in many parts of the…
NEW DELHI: A day after stepping down as Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah joined his successor DK Shivakumar in Delhi for a fresh round of consultations with the Congress leadership, as the party shifted its focus from the leadership transition to the shape of the next government.The two leaders met Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Congress…