• Monday, March 10, 2025

UK to announce new support measures for population in September:…

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday (26) that the government will announce new measures to support the population next month amid the pressure of rising energy bills. “Don’t forget that even more statements [on support measures] will follow next month. More funds will be received starting from…

In another atrocious move, Taliban restrict female students to leave…

The Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism) has refused to allow female students to leave the Afghan capital to go to study in Kazakhstan and Qatar, reported Sputnik citing sources. Both female and male students were planning to leave Kabul, but only male students were permitted to fly out of Afghanistan for…

Here’s why Mindy Kaling decided to rope in John McEnroe…

While a lot of people know him as a legendary tennis player, to some, John McEnroe will always be known as the voice and narrator of Netflix’s hugely successful coming-of-age comedy, Never Have I Ever, co-created by Mindy Kaling. McEnroe credits Kaling for thinking outside the box when it came…

Warner Bros. to organise funeral screening for shelved Batgirl

At the beginning of this month, Warner Bros. decided to scrap a number of high-profile projects, including the much-awaited Batgirl. While fans are still busy requesting the studio to reconsider its decision, a leading publication reports that funeral screenings of Batgirl will be taking place soon for a select group…

Hindu spiritual leader visits Leicester

The spiritual leader of those dedicated to the worship of Lord Shree Hanuman visited Leicester this week His Holiness 1008 Acharya Shri Rakeshprasadji Maharaj from South Gujarat, India, visited the city as part of a week-long festival to celebrate Krishna’s birthday. The Celebrations took place at the Shree Hanuman Temple…

Doctor’s unusual sleep hack goes viral

A recent TikTok video posted by Dr Scott Beyer is gaining traction for offering a hack for those who wake up in the early hours of the morning. The video has reportedly been watched more than 2.2 million times, and has over 2,700 comments and 103,000 likes. However, the sleep…

Priest of Indian heritage appointed Church of England’s first racial…

A former Barbados high commissioner of Indian heritage has been appointed the first racial justice director of the Church of England. Anglican priest Guy Hewitt will assume office in November as the head of the Church’s racial justice unit, set up following the recommendations of the Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce report.…

Nigeria bans white models in advertisements

Nigeria has banned foreign models and voiceover artists in advertisements – the first country to do so – in a bid to develop local talent. The measure, taking effect from October, will effectively mean adverts in the African nation will no longer feature white models and British accents. With the…

Crowdfunding for 3 Indian students killed in Scotland car crash

The Indian National Students Association, UK, has launched a fundraiser for three Indian students who died in an accident in Scotland on August 19. Three Indian students, including two Leicester University students and a graduate from the institute, died in a car-lorry collision while on a holiday in the Appin…

Shia LaBeouf on having suicidal thoughts after abuse allegations by…

Actor Shia LaBeouf is getting candid about his life after ex-girlfriend, the musician FKA twigs, sued him for “relentless abuse” including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress in 2020. In her lawsuit, twigs said that LaBeouf was driving recklessly towards Los Angeles, removing his seatbelt and threatening to…