Unlike regular tamarind, velvet tamarind is a tropical leguminous fruit with a rich nutritional profile, medicinal benefits, and multiple uses in traditional cuisine and agroforestry. Though predominantly found in parts of West Africa and Southeast Asia, this lesser-known fruit holds immense potential for cultivation and commercialization in India.

Actor Zayed Khan recalled a traumatic chapter in his family's life involving father, veteran actor Sanjay Khan's fire accident on sets of 'Tipu Sultan' and the financial crisis that followed. "We were financially burdened at that time...there was a lot of distress at home. We had to sell our cars...our house was also mortgaged," Zayed said in an interview.

Veteran actress Aruna Irani revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice. The first time was during a shoot, she sensed something was wrong and insisted on removing a lump. She avoided chemotherapy to protect her appearance and career. When cancer returned in 2020, she opted for chemotherapy and recovered, later calling her earlier decision a mistake.

Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Ayesha Sood's docu-series 'In Transit' brings stories from the Indian trans and non-binary community. Speaking of queer storytelling in India, Zoya said, "Bad representation isn't just about bias. It's about lazy writing. The same filmmakers who reduce trans folks to punchlines often write women poorly, too. They don’t love their characters enough to research."

Green tea is more than a daily drink in Japan, it is an integral part of its cultural identity. With over twenty distinct types, each offering its own taste, aroma, and health benefits, whether served at a formal tea ceremony or enjoyed casually at home, Japanese green teas are prized for their variety of flavors, benefits, and centuries-old production methods.

TV actor Mohsin Khan, known for his role in 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', recently made headlines over rumours of his marriage to his girlfriend. Addressing the speculation, Mohsin took to Instagram on Tuesday and wrote, "Fake news. Urging all media outlets to at least confirm before reposting fake news."

Swallowing a bee can trigger severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in individuals sensitive to bee venom, experts said. If a bee stings tongue, throat or airway, venom can cause swelling, breathing difficulty and sudden drop in blood pressure. Without medical attention, the reaction can lead to cardiac arrest. Industrialist Sunjay Kapur died of cardiac arrest after accidentally swallowing a bee.

Actress Ramya Sri and her brother Prashant were allegedly attacked by land-grabbers with knife and cricket bat near Hyderabad's Gachibowli Police Station. Allegedly, followers of Sandhya Convention Hall owner Sridhar Rao, objected to plot owners filming the road marking process. Ramya, who also owns a plot in the area, reportedly said, "Goons tried to kill us in broad daylight."

Actress Anjali Arora shared a heartwarming video from her visit to Kedarnath Temple with boyfriend Akash Sansanwal. Dressed in traditional attire, the couple held hands as they climbed the temple steps. Anjali chanted "Har Har Mahadev" and captured the snow-covered beauty. Her caption read, "chlo ek safar par chle," reflecting a peaceful spiritual journey together.

Shiitake mushrooms are consumed fresh or dried and are used extensively in soups, stir-fries, sauces, and even as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes. Beyond the kitchen, they are also utilized in supplements, teas, and extracts aimed at promoting immune health and overall wellness.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) asked the makers of Aamir Khan's upcoming film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' to add a quote from PM Narendra Modi after the opening disclaimer, Bollywood Hungama reported. It also asked them to replace 'Business Woman' with 'Business Person', it added. In another scene, the body reportedly replaced 'Michael Jackson' with 'Lovebirds'.

In a bizarre incident, thousands of people gathered at a spot to catch a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan's doppelganger, Ibrahim Qadri, on Tuesday. While the exact location is not known, netizens were flabbergasted as the visuals surfaced online and some even called it "awkward and embarrassing". Qadri was also seen dancing to SRK's songs at the event.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has denied the rumours of promoting 'Ye Maaya Chesave' with her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya. She stated, “No, I am not promoting Ye Maaya Chesave with anyone. In fact, I’m not promoting the film at all." 'Ye Maaya Chesave', which marked Samantha's Telugu debut, is slated to re-release on July 18, 2025.

Actress Hina Khan, recovering from breast cancer, touched hearts with joyful selfies in pigtails—her first in over a year. She shared her happiness on Instagram and wrote about missing hair flips and embracing life’s “choti choti khushiyan” (little joys). After completing chemotherapy and surgery, Hina continues immunotherapy, inspiring fans with her strength, gratitude, and resilient spirit.

Raj Bahadur Saini, former journalist and CEO of Village Development Society, revolutionized Uttarakhand agriculture landscape through organic farming, policy advocacy, and farmer training. He founded Devbhoomi Amrit and empowered over a thousand farmers, championing sustainable and grassroots agricultural development.

Reacting to the Delhi-Paris Air India flight cancellation due to issues found during pre-flight checks, lyricist-comedian Varun Grover said, "Looks like earlier they were flying with minimal checks, 'it's okay' attitude, but aren't taking risks anymore." "Someone has put their foot down finally," he added. Over 270 people lost their lives in the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Actor Govinda's wife revealed that she added an extra 'S' to her first name, and dropped her husband's surname—'Ahuja' to get "fame". "I'm an Ahuja...that won't change...surname will only be dropped when I leave the world," Ssunita said while clarifying the divorce rumours. "We're a happy family...don’t assume anything...until something comes directly from both of us," she added.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has built a ₹50 crore set in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City for his upcoming film 'SSMB29', which stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, reports stated. The set is built to recreate Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, as the crew couldn't shoot in the city itself due to logistical challenges. The production will also head to Kenya in July.

Actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who starred as 'Lily' in 'Modern Family', came out as bisexual. Aubrey shared a video of her lip-syncing to her "iconic" 'I'm gay' dialogue from a scene of the show. In the scene, Aubrey is confused about her Vietnamese identity as she is adopted by gay parents in US and is seen saying, "No, I'm not...[Vietnamese]...I'm gay".

Actor Akshay Kumar opened up on the recent controversy surrounding 'Hera Pheri 3' after Paresh Rawal exited the project. "Keeping my fingers crossed...Everything will go well only...I know, for sure," Akshay said. The controversy escalated after Akshay sent a ₹25 crore legal notice to Paresh, alleging him of 'unprofessional conduct' as he exited the project after signing the contract.

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari revealed that despite the success of her show, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', she is still waiting to sign her next film/show. She noted that when a female-centric narrative like 'Heeramandi' succeeds, the entertainment industry views it as an "exception". Aditi highlighted this as an "obstacle" and cited her experience of not receiving any project.

Singer Ed Sheeran opened up about actor Shah Rukh Khan's cameo in his and Arijit Singh's song 'Sapphire'. "He invited me to his house to play paddle...and then he pitched me an idea and was like, 'Do it whenever'," he said. Sheeran added, "I was like, 'To be honest, I'm here so like do you want to get dinner tomorrow?'"

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira Kashyap, revealed her bank balance was zero a year after their marriage. "I had spent some money on my wedding, but I had my own savings...I didn't have a job in Mumbai," she recalled. Tahira added, "[Ayushmann] didn't understand how we were getting the food, like how we were buying all of these vegetables, fruits."

Actor Zayed Khan said the script of his 2009 film 'Blue' felt superior to 'Fast & Furious'. "It was fantastically done, and I felt Blue is really going to break all barriers," he stated. Zayed added, "The failure surprised me because I don’t think we caught the script like how it was written." The film was directed by Anthony D'Souza.