India’s state-owned refiners have already lined up sufficient crude supplies for roughly two months. (AI image) US-Iran war: India, importing around 90% of its crude needs, is stocking up on oil even as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening completely stay. India has diversified its crude oil procurement, and stepped up imports in a…
Amavasya is the most significant day in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious, astrological and spiritual significance among Hindus. There are 12 Amavasya observances in a year and it falls once in a month. Amavasya is the New Moon day. Amavasya is devoted to worship ancestors or forefathers. Amavasya that falls on Monday…
Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to…
MUMBAI: More than half of young Indians, in the age group 24 to 34, who buy health insurance drop out within the first three years, exposing a structural weakness in policy retention.According to a Niva Bupa Health Insurance survey, 55% of policyholders in the age group who lapse do so within three years of purchase,…
‘Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros’ is a highly relatable comedy drama directed by Savin SA. The film is a sequel to ‘Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys’ which was released in 2024 and turned out to be a superhit.The sequel stars Hashir H., Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak V. in lead…
Anne Hathaway has spent a lot of years working in the industry, and has worked across various notable roles. From ‘Les Misérables’ to ‘The Princess Diaries’, ‘Interstellar’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and more, she has managed to create an extensive portfolio ever since she started working in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has…
Cultivating your own lemon tree offers a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, pesticide-free citrus. Planting in spring, ideally in USDA zones 9-11, is crucial for success. Opt for grafted nursery trees for faster fruiting and disease resistance. With proper sunlight, well-drained soil, and consistent watering, your backyard can soon yield a bounty of sunshine-filled lemons….
Senior New Zealand minister Shane Jones has defended his controversial remarks on immigration, saying he uses “hyperbole” to gain “cut through” in public debates, even as criticism mounts over his “butter chicken tsunami” comment.The New Zealand First deputy leader on Wednesday said colleagues in Parliament had urged him to tone down his language, but he…
Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices, easing inflation pressures and reduced risks to the global economy.Asian equities surged, the US dollar fell to its weakest level since June 5, and oil prices tumbled more than 4%…
NEW DELHI: Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius are healthy and asymptomatic after a hantavirus scare led the ship to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands, the Indian embassy in Madrid said Sunday.The vessel, carrying around 150 people, arrived in Spain amid international health monitoring linked to a reported hantavirus outbreak…