• Wednesday, February 26, 2025

‘Strictly Come Dancing’: Nikita Kanda reveals special tribute behind her…

Radio host and TV presenter Nikita Kanda is one among the 15 celebrity contestants who are leaving no stone unturned to become ruler of the ballroom on the latest edition of Strictly Come Dancing. During Wednesday’s episode, Kanda opened up about her upcoming Week 2 performance to Beyoncé’s song “Single Ladies”.…

India-Canada tension stirs concerns in Punjab

A BITTER row between India and Canada over the murder of a Sikh separatist is being felt in Punjab, where some Sikhs fear both a backlash from India’s government and a threat to their prospects for a better life in North America. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a plumber who left the…

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi transferred to private prison in…

NIRAV MODI, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, has been transferred out of one of the largest and most overcrowded prisons in the UK to a privately-run facility in London, it emerged last Thursday (21). The 52-year-old former billionaire was…

Upcoming election casts shadow as Sunak nears one-year mark in…

Almost a year into his role as prime minister, Rishi Sunak faces a shrinking timeframe to achieve an increasingly challenging endeavour: securing the Conservatives’ continuation in power during the upcoming election. He will conclude the party’s annual conference with a keynote address next Wednesday, aiming to galvanise the ruling Tories…

‘A huge validation:’ Shefali Shah on receiving Emmy nomination for…

Seasoned actress Shefali Shah is on cloud nine after bagging a nomination at the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2023 in the Best Performance by an Actress category for her portrayal of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in the Netflix series Delhi Crime Season 2. Speaking to ANI, she shared her excitement about bagging the…

Rasika Dugal receives SAFA Award at Chicago South Asian Film…

Making waves with her work internationally, Rasika Dugal received a special honour at The Chicago South Asian Film Festival 2023 (CSAFF) for her performance in Lord Curzon Ki Haveli. A global platform promoting South Asian culture, talent and perspectives through films, art and discussions, the CSAFF bestowed Rasika Dugal with a…

Modi remembers Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her 94th birth anniversary on Thursday (28). He took to X and wrote a special message while recalling the contribution to Indian music of the late singer PM Modi wrote, “Remembering Lata Didi on her birth anniversary. Her…

Trevor Noah’s Bengaluru shows cancelled; comedian cites ‘technical issues’

Popular comedian Trevor Noah, who is in India for a comedy tour, called off two stand-up shows in Bengaluru due to “technical issues” and apologised to the audience members for the inconvenience. After three gigs in New Delhi last week, the 39-year-old comedian was scheduled to perform at the Manpho…

‘Animal’ Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor starrer packs a wild punch

The makers on Thursday dropped the teaser of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s much-anticipated directorial Animal, igniting the screen with an untamed ferocity that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats. With just a brief glimpse of this Ranbir Kapoor starrer, it manages to convey the raw power, intrigue, and…

Netflix presents Raaz Aur Saaz, a ‘Khufiya’ musical night

Ahead of the awaited release of Khufiya on October 5, Netflix debuted the film’s music album of mysterious melodies to more than 200 fans and the press. The event, Raaz Aur Saaz: A Khufiya Musical Night, featured live performances by the stalwarts of the Bollywood music industry: Rekha Bharadwaj, Sunidhi Chauhan, Rahul Ram,…