India’s edible oil imports increased 6.7 per cent year-on-year to nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes in May, driven mainly by higher shipments of crude soyabean oil, industry body Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said on Friday, reported news agency PTI.According to SEA data, edible oil imports rose to 13,38,936 tonnes in May 2026 from 12,54,883…
Pahlaj Nihalani once recalled a casting change on ‘Aankhen’ and claimed that Divya Bharti refused the film after learning she would be paired opposite Chunky Pandey rather than Govinda. The former CBFC chief and producer said Divya, Pooja Bhatt, and Juhi Chawla were first considered for the film, which was headlined by Govinda. In a…
Nihal Sarin (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing a game of online chess in TakeTakeTake’s Titled Tuesday event. His opponent was Armenian player Emin Ohanyan. In a tense endgame, Nihal outwitted his counterpart. With the game played on a computer rather than over the board, a gentleman’s handshake…
After spending the entire IPL 2026 season away from the spotlight, MS Dhoni made a welcome return to a cricket field on Wednesday as he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League in Ranchi.A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to…
Sanskrit is one of the oldest and most influential languages in the world that holds a unique place in India’s cultural and history. Recognised as one of the 22 scheduled languages under the Indian Constitution, it enjoys official status at the national level. However, when it comes to state-level recognition, only a few states have…
On February 17, many countries witnessed the “Ring of Fire”, which was really unique. Additionally, the Surya Grahan occurred in Aquarius zodiac sign under Dhanishtha Nakshatra and when it happened at that time five planets (Rahu, Mercury, Venus, Sun and Moon) were transiting in Aquarius and present there in that zodiac sign so you can…
Leo Horoscope Today, May 12, 2026: Be cautious about your healthNews travels fast to you today. The Sun steadies your confidence, and the Moon triggers connections, so conversations bring openings you weren’t even chasing.Unmarried Leos may receive a marriage proposal, or at least a strong hint from family. Young couples might finally meet after some…
Anya Taylor-Joy has officially joined the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’.The actress, who has worked on several big-ticket movie franchises from ‘Dune’ to ‘Mad Max’, will now head to Middle-earth for the next live-action instalment in the beloved fantasy franchise. Directed by Andy Serkis, who is also set to…
Irfan Pathan picks MI as greatest team (Image Credit: ANI) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing the former’s role in contributing to giving match-winners to the Indian team. MI vs CSK…
Developments in the month-long war in Middle East, movements in crude oil prices and broader global cues are expected to remain the biggest triggers for Indian stock markets in the holiday-shortened week ahead.Analysts cited by news agency PTI said that investors will also closely track the rupee’s movement against the US dollar and the trading…