• Sunday, February 23, 2025

Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher head to US for premiere of…

Actors Sikandar Kher and Sobita Dhulipala are set for the premiere of their debut Hollywood film Monkey Man. The highly anticipated film is scheduled for a premiere at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre followed by its release in the US on 5 April. The action-thriller follows the journey of a young…

Paintings at Royal Academy exhibition hold mirror up to race…

EASTERN EYE readers who want to discover how British artists have depicted colonialism and slavery over the centuries should visit the Royal Academy’s (RA) latest exhibition. Entangled Pasts 1768-Now: Art, Colonialism and Change is the RA’s “brave” response to the Black Lives Matter movement and the toppling of slave trader…

Bhumi Pednekar among 5 Indians at WEF Young Global Leaders…

Actress Bhumi Pednekar is one of the five Indians who have been recognised as part of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Community: The Class of 2024. The international organization has come out with its list of nearly 90 changemakers under 40 who are shaping the future and accelerating…

Reform UK drops two more candidates over racist comments on…

Reform UK has removed two more parliamentary candidates from their roster amidst allegations of racist remarks on social media. Campaign group Hope Not Hate uncovered tweets by Jonathan Kay and Mick Greenhough, where derogatory comments were made about Muslims and black individuals. Reform UK is a right-wing populist political party…

Muslim community members decline White House Iftar invite over Gaza:…

MEMBERS of the Muslim community in the US have declined the White House’s iftar dinner invitation this week, protesting the Biden administration’s continued support for Israel amid humanitarian concerns in Palestine, according to multiple media reports. “Many of the invitees, distressed over president (Joe) Biden’s support for Israel’s war in…

Superbug outbreak linked to India-made eye drops

One person died and dozens were infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in an outbreak linked to three types of eye drops manufactured by an Indian company, according to media reports. Health officials said at least 52 people had been infected by the burkholderia cepacia bacteria, a superbug that can be fatal…

British actor Adrian Schiller passes away at 60

Adrian Schiller, a seasoned actor whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away suddenly at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances on both stage and screen. Best known for his roles in popular television series such as The Last Kingdom and Victoria, Schiller’s untimely…

How Cambodia’s ‘cyber slave’ industry exploits south Asians

Thousands are lured to Cambodia with promises of data entry jobs, only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish world of forced labour. These “cyber slaves” are forced to run online scams that target people worldwide. These victims are held captive in high-security complexes, guarded by armed men. Their passports…

Elon Musk’s Tesla to scout sites in India for $3…

Tesla will send a team from the United States to India by late April to study sites for a proposed $2 billion to $3 billion (£2.4bn) electric car plant in the country. The Financial Times reported that Tesla would send a team to study sites for the plant, focusing on…

Priyanka Chopra resumes filming ‘Heads Of State’ after India vacation

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently enjoyed her vacation with family in India, is back to work as she returns to the sets of her next Hollywood film Heads Of State. Taking to Instagram, Priyanka gave a glimpse of the script. The page had the film’s title and mentioned that Harrison…