• Monday, February 24, 2025

Junior doctors intensify strike over ongoing pay dispute

JUNIOR doctors in England ramped up their industrial action on Wednesday (20), beginning the first walk-out of their biggest strike yet, which hospitals warn could threaten emergency care provision at one of the busiest times of the year. The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents around 50,000 junior doctors, said…

EU to start checking fingerprints for British travellers in 2024

A new EU digital border system, set to launch next autumn, will require the collection of fingerprints and facial scans from British travellers on first use, reports suggest. The entry/exit system (EES) is anticipated to commence on October 6, 2024, as indicated by the i and Times newspapers, referencing information…

Charithra Chandran: ‘Bridgerton’ felt real after costume fitting

Bridgerton prides itself on being one of the most watched and loved shows on Netflix. The regency era romance drew the whole world’s attention for its magnificent sets, elaborate wardrobes, and dramatic storyline when it first debuted on the streaming giant on December 25, 2020. As Netflix gears up to…

‘Oppenheimer’ the most successful film I’ve ever made: Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan says the movie business is alive and well, a case in point being the mega box office success of his recent directorial Oppenheimer, which he termed the ‘most successful film’ of his 20-year career. Oppenheimer, the Cillian Murphy-led biopic of the theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, has earned…

Indian actor Shreyas Talpade, who suffered heart attack at 47,…

Actor Shreyas Talpade has been discharged from hospital days after he suffered a heart attack and underwent an angioplasty, his wife Deepti Talpade said on Wednesday. Talpade, who made his debut in a leading role with 2005’s Iqbal, had reportedly complained of uneasiness and collapsed at his residence on December…

AI: A boon or a bane for Bollywood?

The Delhi Police on Wednesday tracked down four suspects who were involved in uploading Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna’s deepfake video online. However, the hunt for the creators of the wildly circulated video and the main conspirator behind it is still on. Mandanna, who is a popular name in India’s southern…

Adivi Sesh, Shruti Haasan’s next titled ‘Dacoit’

Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan on Wednesday finally revealed that their upcoming action drama is titled Dacoit. The duo announced the title with an intriguing video. The clip features Adivi and Shruti all guns blazing, as they battle their way through for a high-octane face-off that sets the tone of…

Prabhas says Rajamouli encouraged him to do ‘Salaar’

Prabhas says he often seeks advice from SS Rajamouli on his future projects and when filmmaker Prashanth Neel approached the actor for Salaar, the Baahubali director asked him to grab the opportunity with both hands. Prabhas and Neel are awaiting the release of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, which hits…

Phil Salt’s record T20 ton helps England level series against…

PHIL SALT smashed a magnificent record-breaking century in England’s highest-ever T20 international total as they romped to a 75-run win against West Indies to square the series in a spellbinding match in Tarouba on Tuesday (19). Salt thumped 119 off 57 balls as England tore into the West Indies attack…

February deadline for India-UK FTA talks to allow for election…

A NEW round of discussions in the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will begin in the New Year after the 13th round was completed last week, a joint outcome statement issued by the British government said on Monday (18). The Department for Business and Trade…