'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' emerges as highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 with USD 629 million haul; 'Dhurandhar 2' slips out of top 10 list at North American box office |

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ emerges as highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 with USD 629 million haul; ‘Dhurandhar 2’ slips out of top 10 list at North American box office |

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters.The Universal and Illumination sequel added USD 69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That brings its running domestic total to USD 308.1 million. The film performed exceptionally well across…

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Best week in five years: Markets snap six-week losing streak on global cues

Closing bell | Dalal Street adds ₹16 lakh crore on Iran ceasefire; relief rally across sectors

Indian stock markets rallied sharply on the back of a US-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday, with benchmarks logging one of their strongest sessions in recent months amid a broad-based risk-on sentiment. The Sensex surged 2,946 points to close at 77,563, while the Nifty jumped 874 points to settle at 23,997 after briefly crossing the 24,000 mark…

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4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today | India News

4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today | India News

KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electoral roll for the second-phase Bengal assembly polls was frozen on Thursday. The tribunals, constituted and notified by…

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The static secret behind using a damp cloth to remove dust |

The static secret behind using a damp cloth to remove dust |

Damp dusting offers a superior method for removing dust compared to traditional dry methods. By slightly moistening a cloth, you effectively trap dust and allergens, preventing them from becoming airborne and resettling. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon; after thoroughly cleaning, one admires his handiwork but sees a fresh coat of dust settle on every surface…

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Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah

Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah said India’s economic outlook could improve if crude oil prices remain contained, as lower energy costs would ease inflation and support demand. He highlighted that stable oil prices, along with policy support, could benefit key sectors, with banking and consumer-focused businesses likely to see improved traction in the current environment. He said, “If…

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West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest | India News

West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest | India News

MALDA: The NIA has detained Congress’ Mothabari candidate Sayem Choudhury, gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani, and two others for questioning in connection with the April 1 violence in Mothabari, where seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office in Bengal’s Malda, reports Subhro Maitra. Sources said Choudhury and Rabbani were…

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'1,000 crore BJP deal' video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi | India News

‘1,000 crore BJP deal’ video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi | India News

KOLKATA: Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has acknowledged that a video released by the party – purportedly showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and calling Muslims “gullible” – is authentic but alleged it was selectively edited from a 51-minute recording. The admission has handed Trinamool fresh ammunition against BJP ahead of Bengal polls…

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