- Friday, February 21, 2025
LABOUR dealt a crushing blow to prime minister Rishi Sunak’s Tories on Friday (16), winning contests for two new lawmakers in votes that suggested the opposition party was on track to win a national election later this year. The double defeat underlined the flagging fortunes of the governing party and…
A HINDU group closely linked to Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is installing Muslims loyal to it in leadership positions at Muslim universities as part of a push to garner Muslim votes ahead of national elections, officials said. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which Modi joined in his youth and…
AN elderly Asian woman is inspiring those who have abandoned their fitness aspirations by joining younger individuals in the gym. Roshni Devi found renewed vitality in 2023 with the help of her devoted son, Ajay Sangwan, who trains her in the gym. From challenging planks to lifting heavy weights, she…
THOMAS CUP champions India will look to recreate magic when they chase the elusive crown at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, which will mark the return of double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu from injury. The Indian men’s team, which lifted the Thomas Cup in 2022 and secured a first-ever silver…
ONE in 10 premature births in the US has been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said last week. The chemicals, called phthalates, are used to soften plastic and can be found in thousands of consumer items, including plastic containers…
BALANCING creativity with his roles as a secondary school science teacher and parent, Alom Shaha was inspired to write his new children’s picture book, How to Find a Rainbow. The Bangladesh-born British Asian writer, who was raised in London, has crafted a captivating tale set in the Himalayan mountains, blending engaging…
A family from Huddersfield has been convicted and sentenced for their involvement in the severe abuse and mistreatment of a 29-year-old woman, Ambreen Fatima Sheikh in their home, resulting in her current vegetative state. The Leeds Crown Court handed down the sentences on Wednesday (14) to Asgar Sheikh (31), Khalid…
BRITISH Bangladeshis have told Eastern Eye of the “trauma” they face living in cramped housing, as data shows that more people from this community live in social housing compared to other south Asian communities. British Asians were overall least likely to live in social housing, but there were significant variations…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki has made a huge impact on the audience and there is good news for King Khan’s fans as the film is now streaming on Netflix. Calling it one of his most “special” films, SRK said, “Dunki is a special film and one that is very…
Rishab Shetty is one of the most visionary storytellers of Indian cinema. His directorial or acting projects enjoy a great fan following among the audience across India. The multi-talented personality has always left the masses in awe of his work and craft and one of his widely acclaimed films Bell…
