- Monday, March 03, 2025
A REMARKABLE rise has seen Hussain Manawer impact the British cultural landscape with perfectly written poetry. This has not only drawn attention to the power of words, but broken new ground for creative talent, including him becoming the first poet to open Soccer Aid, the FA Cup and BAFTA awards.…
ONE of India’s best kept musical secrets is stunning singer and composer Suchismita. Her wide array of achievements include being AR Rahman’s protégé, lighting up internationally acclaimed film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, singing for major Bollywood blockbusters and delivering cutting-edge singles like her recent release Damaru, which is an up-tempo EDM…
INDIA and France on Wednesday (4) called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” in Ukraine, with prime minister Narendra Modi again stopping short of condemning Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. India, which imports much of its military hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and…
AMERICAN newcomer Ranjah teamed up with established British talent Raxstar for recently released debut song Nakhre. The top tune has several musical influences and that was also apparent when Eastern Eye got the singer to select 10 songs he loves. Before choosing, he said: “This is a hard question to answer, as I…
MUSIC industry figures pay tribute to Taz from Stereo Nation. Jassi Sidhu: From my first ever tour alongside him in 1999 to now, he was always a gentleman. Made pop bhangra that we all hear now decades ago and took it to the masses. A pioneer, your legacy lives on…
AN INDEPENDENT investigation into Holland Park School found there was bullying, racism and inequality in the west London school comprehensive, where education secretary Nadhim Zahawi once studied. The board of governors of the school hired an external HR company to look into historic allegations made by students, parents and staff…
A man who murdered his ex-partner in a jealous rage and then set her body on fire has been sentenced to at least 23 years in prison. Habib Jackson, 32, of Dunstable Road, Toddington, was sentenced on Wednesday (4) for the murder of Louise Rump, 29, at her home in…
Local elections for councils and cities will be held in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday, and polls for the devolved Northern Ireland Assembly in Belfast. Here are details about the voting and what’s at stake: – When does voting take place? – Polls open at 0600 GMT on Thursday…
SHE may be one of Pakistan’s most popular actresses, but Hania Aamir is super selective about the work she takes on and this has resulted in a series of winning turns in quality projects, since she made her acting debut in acclaimed 2016 film Janaan. She has marvellously mixed-up roles in…
AMERICAN vice president Kamala Harris has said the potential Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade represents an attack on women and lashed out at Republicans for “weaponising” the issue. Her remarks offered a first glimpse of how the White House might use the battle for abortion rights to energise…
