• Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Afghanistan ambush Sri Lanka to continue memorable campaign

A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday (30) when Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup. Their bowlers had laid the foundation of their third win in six matches when they bowled out Sri…

Dev Patel’s first look from ‘Rabbit Trap’ out

The first look of Dev Patel from his upcoming film Rabbit Trap is out. The film also stars Rosy McEwen in the lead role. Set in 1973, the film follows a married couple who are both musicians, Daphne and Darcy Davenport. The duo has decided to move from London to a cabin in the…

Named after Raj Kapoor, Indian restaurant celebrates Uzbekistan’s love for…

In the heart of Tashkent, a city known for its rich history, stands an Indian restaurant celebrating the legacy of legendary Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor and the love of the Uzbeks for him even 35 years after his death. Styled on the Bollywood theme, the ‘Raaj Kapur’ restaurant which is…

Pension size of ethnic minorities less than half of white…

ETHNIC minorities in the UK are significantly under-pensioned compared to white British people, according to new research. Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) found that at £52,333, the average minority ethnic person’s pension pot was less than half the size of the average white British person’s £114,941. Insufficient disposable income…

Wife dies due to stroke, husband blames ‘postcode lottery’

Jasbir Pahal, a 44-year-old teaching assistant, and a mother of four, tragically died in November 2022, after experiencing a severe stroke during the weekend, an inquest has heard. Jasbir’s husband, Satinder Pahal accused the hospital of not promptly transferring her to a facility equipped with 24-hour treatments to remove blood…

Met commissioner urges clarity on extremism amid criticism

BRITAIN’s most senior police officer said he would support a review into the legal definition of extremism in response to criticism of the way his officers handled pro-Palestinian protests in London. Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents have surged in Britain since a deadly rampage by Hamas gunmen in Israel on Oct.…

Met launches new support services for victims of crime

In an effort to bolster support for crime victims across London, the Metropolitan Police Service has introduced innovative measures, marking a significant step towards enhancing victim care. Therefore, three new services have been launched to facilitate improved communication with the public and provide essential information. ‘My Met Service’ allows victims…

Major childcare investment gets boost with new places, spaces, and…

In a significant step towards assisting parents, the government has introduced an updated eligibility checker on childcarechoices.gov.uk effective from October 27. This initiative provides comprehensive information about childcare support, enabling parents to assess available assistance, including innovative childcare offerings tailored to their child’s age and earnings. The live eligibility checker allows parents…

Sculptor Anish Kapoor to debut new collection of Vantablack paintings…

British Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor is set to reveal a fresh collection of Vantablack paintings at New York’s Lisson Gallery. The exhibition, showcased from November 2 to December 16, will represent the New York City debut of Kapoor’s paintings created with Vantablack nano-technology—a substance that absorbs 99.965% of visible light. Alongside…

Memoir of ad-film maker Prahlad Kakar to be out on…

From the bizarre to the brazen, the upcoming memoir of renowned ad-film director Prahlad Kakar serves up scoops of his most unforgettable experiences, peppered with funny anecdotes from his personal life and seasoned with lessons on how to tell a riveting story in 30 seconds. Adman Madman: Unapologetically Prahlad, written…