Supply disruptions in the Middle East have prompted Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to overhaul its crude sourcing strategy, with the state-run refiner sharply increasing purchases from the spot market. The share of spot buying has risen from 50% to nearly 84%, IOC director (finance) Anuj Jain said on Saturday.The move comes after supplies through the…
‘I was drawn to this film’s attempt to step into an untapped genre for Gujarati cinema’: Deepak Tijori reveals why he said yes to Gujarati film ‘Get Set Go’ after rejecting several offers – Exclusive Veteran Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori is a familiar face from the 1990s with notable performances in films like ‘Aashiqui’, ‘Jo…
Ghana is transforming its plastic problems into paving blocks for its roads, sold below the price of concrete blocks. Behind this operation is Nelson Boateng, who graduated in computer network engineering, and was already manufacturing plastic bags and began transforming the same material into flooring. The plastic Ghana cannot contain Accra, the capital of Ghana…
Quote of the Day by Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde Fashion quote of the day: “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months” – Oscar WildeOscar Wilde had a way of saying things that made people laugh first and think later.His take on fashion was…
The week opens on a scratchy note, Aries. Early on, your mood may feel like a sky full of low clouds, heavy with irritation, expense and the sense that small things are getting under your skin. A younger sibling or someone who behaves like one may test your patience. At home too, words can turn…
Thousands of migrants rushed to Cueta; many later returned Multiple Moroccan migrants who crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta this week claimed they were encouraged by Moroccan authorities and social media messages claiming the border was open. Meanwhile, Spain moved to reinforce the enclave’s border after the unprecedented influx that has now left…
Preeti Pawar wins Gold (Image: X) India’s Preeti Pawar delivered a dominant display to clinch the women’s 54kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Canada’s Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final. The Indian boxer controlled the contest from the opening bell, showcasing superior accuracy, composure and ring craft to secure…
If you’ve ever stood in a nursery holding a packet of seeds, unsure whether now is the right time to plant them, you’re not alone. Turns out, the answer isn’t really a guess; India’s own agricultural institutions have been mapping this out for decades. The country’s growing calendar is split into three official seasons: Kharif,…
US makes visa bond pilot programme permanent. The United States is making a visa bond programme permanent that could require certain visitors to pay up to $20,000 before being granted entry for business or tourism. The policy, announced by the US State Department, is aimed at reducing the number of people who overstay their visas….
Foreign currency inflows under the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) special swap facility almost doubled in just two weeks, rising to $40.816 billion by July 31 from $20.718 billion as of July 17. According to the latest RBI data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits remained the biggest contributor, accounting for the bulk of funds…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
More than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean Since the Suez Canal opened more than 150 years ago, more than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have now created a statistical model that predicts which species are likely…
