- Thursday, February 27, 2025
Actress Nina Wadia, who has several successful titles to her credit including the very popular EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me, will play Fairy Sugarsnap in York Theatre Royal’s family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Tickets are already on sale, and start from £15. Wadia joins the previously…
Filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda, known for acclaimed films like Kalira Atita and Kadvi Hawa, believes it’s his “responsibility” to create awareness about climate change by telling stories about the relationship between nature and humans. The 49-year-old director, who made his streaming debut with climate fiction series The Jengaburu Curse, said he consciously explores stories…
Well-known Indian singer, songwriter, and record producer Daler Mehndi has had a significant impact on the music industry, especially with his contributions to Bhangra music and his popular tracks in a number of Bollywood films. Mehndi, who was born on August 18, 1967, in Patna, Bihar, India into a Sikh…
A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for secretary of state Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.…
Prime minister Rishi Sunak maintains that he is the right candidate for the UK’s highest leadership position, particularly during a period characterised by swift technological advancements and formidable economic obstacles. During an interview with ‘The Times’ on Wednesday (16), the 43-year-old British Indian leader highlighted the most recent official statistics,…
There was a more significant decline in British retail sales than originally expected in the month of July, official data revealed on Friday (18). The decline was attributed to adverse weather conditions, as the nation endeavours to revive its sluggish economy. Retail sales volumes fell by 1.2 per cent last…
ARCELORMITTAL, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, is considering a potential offer for US Steel Corp, people familiar with the matter have said. ArcelorMittal is discussing a possible offer with its investment bankers, and there is no certainty that will press ahead with it, the sources said on Wednesday (16). If it…
INDIA’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has declared himself ready for the rigours of the one-day format as he returns to international cricket following a year on the sidelines due to a back injury. Bumrah, who has not played international cricket since last September, has been put in charge of a…
STAR Indian doubles player Chirag Shetty wants to retire with a room full of medals from big tournaments and his mantra is to play “best badminton” which would take care of the results. Chirag and his partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, who won the Commonwealth Games gold medal last year, have been…
POWERFUL roles in recent years have really shown audiences how much of a great and versatile performer Abhishek Bachchan is. He continues that run of taking on challenging characters with this week’s big Bollywood release Ghoomer. The popular star teams up with actress Saiyami Kher for an uplifting sports drama about…
