- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
INDIA is unlikely to sign onto a global pledge to reduce cooling-related emissions at the COP 28 climate meeting, citing the need for the world’s most populous country to have affordable cooling, two government officials told Reuters. The pledge to cut coolingrelated carbon dioxide emissions by at least 68 per…
Sir Keir Starmer and members of the Shadow Cabinet, including Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and shadow minister for International Development Lisa Nandy, joined the British Asian Trust to celebrate Diwali on Tuesday (31). The event showcased the organisation’s accomplishments, such as its significant Mental Health programme in south Asia and…
A FIRST group of British nationals have entered Egypt from Gaza via the Rafah crossing, Britain’s Foreign Office said on Wednesday (1). The Foreign Office said it had agreed a list of British nationals that want to leave Gaza with Egyptian and Israeli authorities and would be informed in advance…
In a landmark independent review of services provided by NHS Talking Therapies it has been identified that psychotherapy services must be better tailored to meet the specific needs of Black and minoritised ethnic groups. Over a decade of anonymised patient data has revealed historical disparities in access and outcomes for…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the first look of Dunki, his upcoming collaboration with filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, on his 58th birthday, calling the film a “story of simple and real people trying to fulfill their dreams and desires”. The film’s first look, dubbed ‘Dunki Drop 1’ by the makers, was shared by the…
I am but a mere actor, said Shah Rukh Khan, bowled over by the enduring love of fans who waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the superstar as he turned 58 on Thursday. In what has become an annual affair, hundreds of fans from different corners of the country…
DIWALI – the story of good triumphing over evil – shows how multiculturalism is not failing but instead enhancing community relations in today’s Britain, prominent politicians and business leaders have told Eastern Eye. The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, added their voices to the message…
PAKISTANI authorities began rounding up undocumented foreigners, most of them Afghans, on Wednesday (1), ahead of a midnight deadline for them to leave or face expulsion. The removal of people to temporary holding centres began a day earlier than previously announced. The interior ministry said 140,322 people had already voluntarily…
Actor Adil Hussain has a wide range of films to his name, including internationally acclaimed works like ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ and Life of Pi. The actor, who is renowned for his refined acting abilities and diversified, unconventional performances, talked about the culture of filmmaking in India and abroad. During a conversation with ANI,…
Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, known for films such as Birdman and The Revenant, was looking for an “Indian everyman” for a project, and filmmaker Mira Nair says she suggested Irrfan Khan’s name, but it was not meant to be. According to Nair, Inarritu was looking for an Indian actor for one of his projects…
