• Wednesday, February 26, 2025

3 Idiots fame actor Akhil Mishra, 67, dies in kitchen…

Actor Akhil Mishra, best known for his role in 3 Idiots, died after a fall at his residence in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, said a publicist for his actor-wife Suzanne Bernert. He was 67. The publicist said Mishra, who had blood pressure issues, succumbed to injuries following the accident in the kitchen.…

Anya Chalotra to lead ‘Cold War’ musical at the Almeida

Actress Anya Chalotra, who shot to fame with her role in the successful Netflix fantasy series The Witcher, has signed on to headline an exciting project. She is set to play one of the leads in the new musical Cold War, which will open at the Almeida this autumn. Joining her on the…

Trevor Noah spotted at Delhi Airport, to perform live for…

Global comedian Trevor Noah is in India. Yes, you read it right. The former The Daily Show host was spotted at Delhi Airport on Thursday morning. He is in the national capital for his ‘Off The Record- India Tour’. Take a look at pictures of Trevor captured by ANI at the airport.…

Sonam Kapoor joins Jio MAMI as brand ambassador for Word…

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor will return as the brand ambassador for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival’s market initiative ‘Word to Screen’. The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is back with its on-ground edition after a gap of three years. It will take place from October 27 to November 5 in…

Seattle Police urged to send cop who joked about Kandula’s…

The Seattle Community Police Commission has issued a recommendation to the city’s police chief, urging them to suspend without pay an officer currently under investigation for making insensitive jokes and downplaying the tragic death of a 23-year-old Indian student who was struck by an overspeeding police car driven by another…

Man arrested in Leicester over ‘assault’ on emergency worker

A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault of an emergency worker in Leicester, police said on Wednesday (20). It comes after a social media video allegedly showed an altercation between a group of men and women and a police officer during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Leicestershire Police said…

Indian notice over visa service suspension for Canadians removed minutes…

AN Indian company on Thursday (21) withdrew a notice about suspension of visa services for Canadian citizens, minutes after stating on its website that the services were suspended following a notice from the Indian mission. BLS International, an Indian company offering visa facilities, had earlier said the notice from the…

Braverman halted immigration unit inspections despite security warnings: watchdog

Suella Braverman ceased the yearly inspections of immigration detention facilities like Brook House last year, shortly after government ministers were directly alerted about the lack of protection for vulnerable individuals, including torture victims, the immigration watchdog has revealed. The disclosure was made by David Neal, the independent chief inspector of…

Sumukhi Suresh: ‘Comedy weaved itself into my life organically’

IT IS NO surprise that Sumukhi Suresh delivered one of this year’s best stand-up comedy performances. Her critically acclaimed show Hoemonal at Soho Theatre in central London demonstrated her incredible ability in front of a live audience and immense skills as a writer because it combined magnificent entertainment with meaning. This added…

All eyes on Gucci’s new creative director as Milan Fashion…

The leading figures in Italian fashion are presenting their creations at Milan Fashion Week, starting Wednesday (20) with anticipation soaring for the debut Gucci collection under its newly appointed creative director. Almost 70 catwalk shows are scheduled over six days in the northern Italian city, with Fendi, Prada, Versace, Dolce…