• Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Why this Indian American neurosurgeon almost changed his name to…

AN Indian American neurosurgeon has urged Asians to acknowledge instances of racism in people’s lives and to even talk about how they impact them.  In a CNN podcast, Dr Sanjay Gupta revealed why he almost changed his name to Steve. “When I when I was young, probably around six, seven…

Celebrate Eid-al-Adha with great value products from Sainsbury’s

Following the expansion of its World Foods range earlier this year, Sainsbury’s has a number of products that are perfect for hosting this Eid-al-Adha. Create delicious meals for the whole family or indulge in intimate dining with close friends using authentic ingredients at great prices. Tariq Halal Lamb Mince Pakeeza…

ECB appoints Muslim inclusion adviser post racism scandal

THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed a Muslim inclusion body as an adviser, a report said.  Nujum Sports, which devised the Muslim athlete charter, will work with the men’s and women’s England teams, the 18 counties and the recreational game, the BBC reported. Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq told…

Cash-strapped Pak secures much-awaited deal with IMF

Cash-strapped Pakistan has secured a deal with the International Monetary Fund to restore the stalled USD 6 billion assistance package and unlock doors for financing from other international sources, according to a media report on Wednesday. The make or break deal was reached on Tuesday night following the IMF staff…

Khalsa TV surrenders UK broadcast licence over Khalistani propaganda

Khalsa Television Limited has surrendered its licence to broadcast in the UK after an investigation by the country’s media watchdog found its KTV channel breached broadcasting rules with Khalistani propaganda and issued a draft notice to revoke last month. The Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced on Tuesday that having received…

Tata-owned Air India’s biggest aircraft purchase in history on cards

INDIA’s Tata Group-owned Air India may order as many as 300 narrowbody jets in one of the largest orders in commercial aviation history as the airline plans to overhaul its fleet, the Bloomberg reported.  The carrier may order Airbus SE’s A320neo family jets or Boeing Co.’s 737 Max models, or a mix of…

Monkeypox may soon have a new name, here’s why

Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease. The World Health Organization announced last week that it is “working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox…

Sri Lanka’s economy has ‘completely collapsed’: PM Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s economy has “completely collapsed” and it is facing a far more serious situation beyond the mere shortages of fuel, gas, electricity and food, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe warned on Wednesday, underscoring the urgency of arriving at an early agreement with the IMF to obtain an additional credit facility.…

India’s digital sector valuations will cross $1 trillion by 2025:…

India supports innovation across every sector and its digital sector valuations will cross $1 trillion (£10 billion) by 2025, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday as he underlined the role of BRICS countries amid the global focus on post covid recovery. The Prime Minister made these remarks at the…

Indian High Commission celebrates International Day of Yoga at BAPS…

THE Indian High Commission in London on Tuesday (21) celebrated the eighth International Day of Yoga at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Neasden. Besides Indian high commissioner HE Gaitri Issar Kumar, Lord Rami Ranger and East Harrow member of parliament Bob Blackman addressed the gathering. Yoga enthusiasts from all over London…