- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
INDIA’S telecoms major Bharti Enterprises will have a 21.1 per cent stake in Eutelsat Group, formed by the merger of the European satellite operator Eutelsat and the UK’s OneWeb. Eutelsat Group, which will remain headquartered in Paris, has named Sunil Bharti Mittal as its co-chair. OneWeb will be a subsidiary…
EXPERTS agree that good nutrition is the most important part of a fitness journey. Eating properly helps to increase energy, optimise exercises, burn fat, build muscle and aid in recovery. It can also help reduce the risk of injury, repair damage and promote overall wellbeing. With that in mind, Eastern Eye caught…
THE just-announced shortlist for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 includes Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Indian-origin author Siddharth Kara. According to the FT, “Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of…
In the first half of 2023, cases of tuberculosis (TB) in England saw a 7% rise compared to the same period in 2022, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). There were 2,408 notifications in the first two quarters of 2023, up from 2,251 in 2022. While…
The flag carrier of India, Air India’s flying crew, ground, and security staff are set to showcase fresh uniforms created by fashion designer Manish Malhotra, aligning with the Tata Group-owned airline’s revamped global brand identity. These new uniforms, in line with Air India’s ongoing revival and modernisation strategy, are expected…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has expressed his admiration for the country’s ‘fantastic multicultural democracy’, directly contrasting the recent comments made by home secretary Suella Braverman, who claimed that multiculturalism had failed. Braverman faced criticism from fellow Tory MPs after she asserted during a speech to a right-wing US thinktank that…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s recently released action thriller Jawan continues to achieve new heights. The film has now emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film in the country. On Thursday, the film collected an impressive figure, taking its total collection to £50.25 million. With this, SRK’s action thriller has surpassed the lifetime…
1497, the nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting South Asian filmmakers, has announced Mira Nair, Geeta Malik, and Minhal Baig as mentors for its third Features Lab. The Lab’s first year was held virtually, while the second year was hybrid, held virtually and in-person. For its third year, 1497…
BTS member Jungkook and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik are set to collaborate on a musical project, according to some reports. As per a post on X from Zayn’s fan page, the musical duo is working on a song titled, Backseat Kiss, which is expected to release on December 1,…
The Hindi podcast series Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye featuring Jaideep Ahlawat, Jennifer Winget, and Prajakta Koli is out now. Sharing his excitement at the launch of the series, Jaideep Ahlawat said, “Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye on Audible is an inspiring story that humanizes the iconic superhero. Portraying Hawkeye has been a rewarding journey for me…
