- Monday, February 24, 2025
THE government’s choice for the next BBC chairman, Samir Shah, faces reservations from MPs who questioned his suitability for the role, reports said. Shah appeared before the House of Commons committee ahead of his formal appointment, where concerns were raised about his ability to challenge BBC executives. While the committee…
BRITAIN could look at further measures to protect young teenagers from the risks of social media in the new year following the introduction of new online safety laws focused on children and the removal of illegal content, a minister said. The Online Safety Act, which became law in October, requires…
DEEPTI SHARMA starred with both bat and ball as India thrashed England by 347 runs in their one-off women’s Test on Saturday (16) for their first ever win at home against the rivals. Sharma, who made 67 in India’s first-innings total of 428, took nine wickets including a red-hot 5-7…
WHETHER it has been top talents making a mark, path-breaking moments, superb songs, fabulous films, brilliant books, or audience-delighting entertainment, there has been a lot to celebrate in the past 12 months. Next week, there will be a roundup of these magnificent moments in Eastern Eye’s annual review of the year. There…
MUMBAI INDIANS have appointed star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to lead in next year’s Indian Premier League season, replacing all-format India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to five title wins. Pandya, 30, returned to his former franchise Mumbai only last month in a high-profile trade after a successful two-year…
INDIAN tycoon Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group, is facing potential financial turmoil amid a bitter divorce settlement with his wife, Nawaz Modi. The high-profile dispute, involving the publicly listed Raymond Group, could result in Singhania forfeiting 75 per cent of his $1.4 billion (£1.1bn) fortune,…
It’s a special day for veteran actor Jackie Shroff as his hit film Hero has completed 40 years on Saturday. Celebrating his four-decade-long journey, Jackie took to Instagram and shared a video featuring memorable moments from the film. “From Dust to Star…#Hero #40years,” he captioned the post. Directed by Subhash…
Actor Fahadh Faasil‘s upcoming Malayalam movie Aavesham will be released in theatres countrywide on April 11, 2024. The actor, known for critically acclaimed titles such as Take Off, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Malik, and Joji, shared the news in a post on Facebook on Friday. “AAVESHAM on its way !! Passing on…
Actor and film director Prakash Raj attended the closing ceremony of the 28th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) where he spoke on the different narratives in the country that influence the thinking of people and asked them to be careful about them. Prakash Raj, who was…
The wait is finally over! The teaser of Sidharth Malhotra’s debut web series Indian Police Force has been unveiled. Directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash, the seven-episode action-packed series revolves around Indian cops. As per a statement, the series is a tribute to the selfless service, unconditional commitment, and…
