- Sunday, February 23, 2025
The rise in registered patients who might not exist has seen a dramatic increase, climbing almost two-thirds over the past five years, according to recent data. Dubbed ‘ghost patients,’ this phenomenon occurs when GP practices have more patients on their lists than the actual population count. This mismatch raises concerns,…
A head-on collision between a truck and a bus claimed the lives of at least 12 people, leaving 38 others injured in Assam’s Golaghat district on Wednesday (3). The collision occurred amidst dense fog that blanketed sections of eastern, northern, and central India, severely limiting visibility. Delhi experienced a bone-chilling…
GUJARAT state on Wednesday (3) said it has signed initial investment agreements worth $86 billion (£68bn) with 58 companies including steelmaker ArcelorMittal’s joint venture and others operating in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, and chemicals. Gujarat, the home state of prime minister Narendra Modi, has been signing these…
INDIA’S prime minister, Narendra Modi, does not give press interviews, so why did he choose to give one just before Christmas to the Financial Times, of all papers? The FT, a respected newspaper with digital subscribers all over the world, has been sustained in its relentless attacks on the ruling Modi…
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD British Indian schoolgirl made history after being named the “super talented” best female player at a European chess event. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in London, won the European Blitz chess championship in Zagreb, Croatia, last month. During the event, she went head-tohead with some of the best players…
WHETHER it was in cinemas, streaming sites or at festivals around the world, audiences were offered an interesting variety of films from diverse genres and languages. From artistic gems and groundbreaking narratives to huge blockbusters, they entertained film fans from different backgrounds. Eastern Eye revisited 2023 to reveal 21 entertaining movies…
Popstar Zayn Malik’s much-publicised copyright infringement suit over his 2020 hit ‘Better’ may be headed for dismissal as multiple defendants, including Sony Music Entertainment and the songwriter of the hit track, are seeking to dismiss the lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by a company called Formal Entertainment in a US federal…
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani says he is thrilled to foray into the streaming space with a series that will feature 12th Fail star Vikrant Massey. The 61-year-old director, who just directed Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki, said the show will be available on Disney+Hotstar. “I’m doing an OTT show, which we actually…
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Wednesday said Indian cinema has undergone a lot of changes over the years and it was up to directors to decide what kind of movies they want to make for people. He said heroes of earlier eras were very different and a similar…
Music icons Kavita Krishnamurthy and L. Subramaniam are all set to enthrall the Delhiites with the 33rd edition of Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival (LGMF). The couple will present music enthusiasts with a symphony of world music at the upcoming edition of LGMF, which will kickstart in the national capital on…
