• Monday, February 24, 2025

Award-winning UK author A S Byatt dies in London

A S Byatt, one of the most ambitious writers of her generation, died on Thursday at her home in London. Her novel Possession won the Booker Prize and gained her international acclaim as a novelist. She was 87 years old, The New York Times reported. Chatto & Windus, her longtime publisher, announced…

David Beckham concludes India trip

English football legend David Beckham concluded his maiden trip to India, thanking superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Sonam Kapoor for their gracious hospitality. The football superstar posted photos with Shah Rukh Khan on Instagram after the 58-year-old actor invited him for a dinner party at his Mumbai residence, Mannat on Thursday.…

Cillian Murphy to be honoured at Palm Springs International Film…

Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy will be honoured with the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards. Murphy will receive the honour for his portrayal of physicist J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed film at the Film Awards on January 4 at the Palm Springs…

A guide to getting the right kind of attention

WHETHER it is in everyday life, when wooing a potential partner, on social media, at work or in any number of other situations, people want to get noticed. With over 12 years of experience working with the biggest movie stars and clients from other fields, in marketing, PR, creative communication,…

Dealing with personality theft

HAVE you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to be your perfect match? They shared your interest in films, fitness, or music, you’d laugh at the same things and feel like you could be yourself around them. But then, over time, something changed. They started to dress,…

Nazrin Choudhury short film sheds light on abortion issues in…

ABORTION laws in America taking away women’s fundamental rights over their own bodies has turned it into a hot topic and inspired Nazrin Choudhury to make an important short film inspired by the subject. Her directorial debut Red, White and Blue tells the moving story of a young mother forced to travel…

Jashaan Gill: From working-class background to world’s fashion capitals

BRITISH ASIAN designer Jashaan Gill has urged youngsters to start pursuing their dreams, assuring them that they will ‘find their way’ in the process. Birmingham-based Gill’s journey into the world of fashion commenced with a dream that his teachers dismissed and mocked. Now, aged 26, this resilient designer from Oldbury…

Kumar Sanu: A special kind of music romance

MAGNIFICENT songs, multiple awards and amazing musical achievements mean Kumar Sanu needs no introduction. The massively popular music star ranks among the most celebrated Indian playback singers of all time and is the voice behind songs that defined a generation. The once-undisputed ‘king of romance’ is currently judging the 14th…

India eyes fairytale finish in World Cup final

ROHIT SHARMA’s undefeated India will look to end a 10-year global title drought in front of 130,000 fans in the World Cup final against five-time champions Australia on Sunday (19). India have racked up 10 straight wins at the tournament as they seek a third World Cup triumph to add…

India tunnel rescue efforts halted as cracking sound sparks panic

INDIAN rescuers said Saturday (18) they had paused efforts to reach 41 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel after a cracking sound created a “panic situation” over the possibility of a further cave-in. Excavators have been removing debris from the under-construction road tunnel in the northern Himalayan state of…