A VETERAN SNP MP has said first minister Humza Yousaf’s plan to secure Scotland’s independence is unlikely to succeed. Yousaf told an SNP conference in Dundee on June 24 that a referendum was the preferred way to break away from the UK. But if it fails, the SNP would ask…
A 56-year-old woman, who admitted to the manslaughter of an elderly Indian-origin patient while they were both receiving medical care at a hospital in the UK, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence. Philomena Wilson, known as Brenda, was a patient at City Hospital in Birmingham in January 2021 when…
THE former chairwoman of the Social Mobility Commission, Katharine Birbalsingh, has accused a Labour MP of ‘racist and bullying behaviour’, reports said. The head teacher of Michaela Community School in northwest London, Birbalsingh alleged that her race urged Jess Phillips MP to ‘whip up a social media mob’ against her, The…
Celebrated author Sir Salman Rushdie expressed his support for keeping the arts free from government interference at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards on Sunday (02). The discussion arose amid criticism surrounding the English National Opera’s (ENO) relocation away from London. Rushdie echoed comments made by Melvyn Bragg, who highlighted…
The Chase star Paul Sinha has hit out at the media for “ghoulish headlines” after speaking about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s. For those not in the know, the 53-year-old quiz show host was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in May 2019. On Monday, he told Daily Star, “Parkinson’s means…
Actor Vatsal Sheth has finished shooting for his Gujarati debut film, which also stars Helly Shah. The film is touted to be a comedy-drama. The project’s title has not been revealed yet. Excited about the project, Vatsal said, “This film is really special and it was an amazing experience shooting…
Indian actress Neeru Bajwa, who has been a part of several blockbuster Punjabi films, is presently gearing up for the release of her Hollywood debut film It Lives Inside. In addition to her, the film also stars Indian-American actress Megan Suri in the lead role. For those not in the know,…
London, UK – Zee TV HD, the leading Indian television channel in the UK and Europe, is excited to announce a revamp to captivate viewers and attract new UK audiences. With a focus on providing the best entertainment experience, Zee TV HD is introducing new prime-time slots for its flagship…
Ace filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently revealed the theme for the sequel to his 1983 directorial debut ‘Masoom.’ The sequel, titled Masoom… The New Generation, is about the “idea of home,” Kapur told Variety, a US-based media outlet. The details of how Masoom… The New Generation connects to the 1983 film that remains undisclosed.…
While several actresses in Bollywood have time and again spoken about pay disparity in the industry, actress Ameesha Patel feels that male actors “deserve” to be paid more because films are selling because of them. Patel, who is presently looking forward to the release of her much-anticipated film Gadar 2, said…