• Monday, February 24, 2025

Report says 4 out of 5 UK immigration detainees released,…

In 2022, nearly 80% of individuals held in UK immigration detention centres were released into the community instead of being deported, the annual report by Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) on the immigration detention estate, has revealed. Despite the intended purpose of preparing individuals for deportation, the majority were released, The…

Cameron demands release of Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai

Foreign minister David Cameron called upon Hong Kong authorities on Sunday (17) to cease the “politically-motivated” prosecution of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faced trial on Monday (18) on charges of national security crimes. British citizen Lai, 76, is charged with several counts of “colluding with foreign forces”, a…

Netflix renews 7 K-dramas for 2024

Netflix has confirmed the renewal of some of its most successful titles. While the audience eagerly waits for such much-anticipated sequels as Stranger Things Season 5 and Bridgerton Season 3 and 4, the streaming giant has now announced an amazing lineup of 7 K-drama series releasing next year in 2024.…

‘AI can’t mimic our creativity’: Anoushka Shankar

Grammy-nominated composer and sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who is set to begin her India tour soon, said she is yet to use AI to create something but she does not believe it can ‘mimic our creativity’. “I don’t think in any way, at least right now, AI can mimic our creativity.…

Amitabh Bachchan is owner of Mumbai team in Indian Street…

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday announced his association with the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) as the owner of team Mumbai. The ISPL is India’s first tennis ball T10 cricket tournament that will be played inside a stadium, according to a press release. The inaugural edition is scheduled to be…

‘I feel privileged’: Adarsh Gourav on working with Zoya Akhtar

Actor Adarsh Gourav, who is gearing up for his upcoming drama film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, expressed gratitude to producer Zoya Akhtar. Helmed by debutant director Arjun Varain Singh, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a ‘coming-of-digital-age’ story about three friends in their mid-20s navigating life in the world of social…

‘Want to end year with film for me’: Shah Rukh…

Actor Shah Rukh Khan said he wants to end 2023 with a film for himself, Dunki, which is directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The actor has been promoting the film, which also stars Taapsee Pannu. Khan’s fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming film Dunki and ahead of its release, the…

Ranveer Singh launches new figures at Madame Tussauds

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, known for box-office-breaking performances, unapologetic personal style, and magnetic personality, visited the world-famous attraction Madame Tussauds in London to welcome his two new figures. He was accompanied by his mother, who, as a child, first introduced the would-be megastar to the world of Madame Tussauds London…

Ayush Sharma’s car involved in road accident

Bollywood actor Ayush Sharma‘s car was hit by another car whose driver was allegedly in an inebriated condition in Mumbai’s Khar area, police said on Monday. The actor was not in the car when the incident took place on Saturday. His 31-year-old driver, who was alone in the vehicle at…

Veteran Indian actress Tanuja hospitalised

Veteran actress Tanuja has been hospitalised in Mumbai and is under observation in the ICU. As per a source close to the actress, Tanuja was admitted to Mumbai’s Criticare Hospital in Juhu last night (Sunday) after having difficulty breathing. She is in the ICU under the supervision of doctors and…