Refiners may eventually be forced to lower processing rates in line with reduced crude availability. (AI image) US-Iran war and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to India’s crude oil inventories declining by around 15%. This decline is since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, as refiners continued operating at…
An American survey has revealed a lack of knowledge about the link between diets and cancer risk. This is seen in the fact that almost 45% of Americans are not aware of the fact that processed meats are linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The results of the study were obtained during a…
Crude oil prices plunged more than 10% on Friday after US President Donald Trump and Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again for oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide, easing fears of supply disruptions.The sharp drop in oil prices lifted global markets, with US stocks rallying…
A modified Hyundai Grand i10 from Gujarat has gone viral, and it’s easy to see why. In a video doing the rounds on Instagram, the small hatchback looks completely different from what we’re used to. The biggest change is the roof. It has been raised quite a bit, giving the car a tall, almost boxy…
A viral ‘7-Second Challenge’ is baffling internet users, tasking them to find a hidden dog amidst a sea of pandas. This visual puzzle tests perception by forcing the brain to filter repetitive patterns. Experts suggest scanning in a ‘Z’ shape or focusing on subtle details to succeed. Have you ever stared at a screen, convinced…
MS Dhoni, the player with the most appearances in IPL history, is part of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) squad for IPL 2026 but is yet to play a match in IPL 2026 season.The 44-year-old missed the opening phase of the tournament because of an injury suffered before the IPL began. He then picked up another…
New York Knicks vs Golden State Warriors (Image via Getty) The Golden State Warriors play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 15. The teams come into the game in very different situations. Golden State is dealing with several injuries and has lost four games in a row. New York has been…
China’s trade stepped up pace in April, with exports surging well beyond expectations even as the Iran war and elevated US tariffs continued to cast uncertainty over global markets. Official data released on Saturday showed Chinese exports climbed 14.1% compared with a year earlier, a substantial jump from March’s 2.5% rise and a performance that…
In today’s world, where satellites can track virtually all areas on Earth’s surface, it sounds unlikely that there are populations that have managed to remain completely away from the influence of modern civilisation. However, in the dense jungles of the Amazon, there are some tribes that have consciously decided not to have any contact at…
We’ve all been there—feeling like love is some prize we have to win if we just search hard enough. We treat it like a hunt where the “right” person is the grand trophy. But 13th-century poet Rumi had a much more perspective-shifting take on it:“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to…