• Monday, February 24, 2025

Three Bangladeshi tourists killed in houseboat fire in Kashmir

THREE Bangladeshi tourists died in India’s Kashmir region when some of the houseboats stationed in the picturesque Dal lake caught fire on Saturday (11), a police official said. Police said a fire broke out in one houseboat in the early hours and quickly spread to other boats moored nearby. “Three…

BT tech chief’s horse-car analogy stirs AI job debate

BT’s technology chief has ignited a contentious debate by drawing a parallel between workers threatened by AI and horses replaced by cars. The global telecommunications firm’s chief digital and innovation officer, Harmeen Mehta described the impact of AI on employment as ‘part of evolution’. “I don’t know how horses felt…

Kohli falls halfway to record 50th ODI ton

VIRAT KOHLI reached his 71st ODI fifty in Sunday’s (12) World Cup clash against the Netherlands but was unable to push on for an all-time record 50th century in the format. Kohli surpassed South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (591) as the leading batsman of the 2023 tournament with 594 runs…

Diwali 2023: A look at popular Hindi film scenes depicting…

Diwali is more than just a real-life celebration; it’s also a pivotal event in the world of Hindi cinema. Throughout the years, Hindi films have incorporated the festival of lights into their narratives, adding depth and significance to iconic movies. Here is a look at five popular Hindi cinema scenes…

Hindi film songs that celebrate the joyous spirit of Diwali

Diwali is celebrated with fervour across India, and Hindi films have been capturing the joyous essence of the festival of light since the golden era. From black-and-white films to contemporary cinema, many music directors, writers, and singers have portrayed the spirit of the festival through countless songs. Here is a…

Diwali 2023: A to Z of the festival of light

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India which is celebrated throughout the country. Indians living in other parts of the world also celebrate the festival of lights with great pomp and show. The festival, which signifies the triumph of good over evil, represents happiness, togetherness,…

Story of Diwali is a source of lasting inspiration: Sadiq…

LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan has said that the story of Diwali is a source of lasting inspiration for all. He added that the festival teaches us that ‘good will always prevail over evil’. “I would like to wish all Londoners and everyone celebrating around the world a very happy Diwali.…

At least 40 workers trapped as tunnel collapses in northern…

AT LEAST 40 construction workers were trapped Sunday (12) after the road tunnel they were building collapsed in northern India, with rescuers scrambling to reach them beneath piles of debris. The collapse occurred early Sunday morning in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand when a group of workers were moving out…

Massive pro-Palestinian march in London, over 120 people arrested

MORE THAN 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday (11), with police arresting over 120 people as they sought to stop far-right counter-protesters from ambushing the main rally. Skirmishes broke out between police and the far-right groups gathered to protest against the demonstration taking place on Armistice Day,…

Raja Kumari releases music video for her song ‘No Nazar’

Rapper Raja Kumari on Saturday unveiled a music video for her song ‘No Nazar’. The song comes from Raja Kumari’s own label ‘Godmother Records’. Excited about the song, Kumari said, “No Nazar is a song that was written during a dark time in my life. I wrote the lyrics like a protection…