YOUNG actress Tanvi Virmani, who will be part of the play, The Crown Jewels, at the Garrick Theatre, believes her taking up a leading role in a restoration period play is a sign of progress for ethnic minority actors in theatre. The play is based on the true story of Colonel…
FOR anyone who likes flowers, art and photography, there is the perfect exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in King’s Road, Chelsea, until July 9, which isn’t very long now, so it’s worth catching while you can. Last month, the Royal Horticultural Society partnered with Eastern Eye to produce the Garden of Unity…
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has been marked by several key moments that will further strengthen bilateral relations and showcase India’s global influence. Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Modi’s…
WHITE House social secretary Carlos Elizondo said first lady Jill Biden was involved in every step of planning for the state dinner in honour of India’s prime minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday (22). During a preview of the dinner on Wednesday, Elizondo said every element of…
PRIME minister Narendra Modi gave Joe Biden a special sandalwood box with a carved silver idol of Lord Ganesha as he met the US president on the first day of his state visit in Washington DC yesterday (21). Sourced from Mysuru in the south Indian state of Karnataka, the box…
MARINATED millet, corn kernel salad, and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the state dinner being hosted for visiting Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the White House’s South Lawn later this evening (22). This year is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets…
THE FATHER and son aboard the missing Titanic tourist submersible hail from one of Pakistan’s most prominent and wealthiest families, who are known for their philanthropic contributions to the country. Dual British-Pakistani nationals Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman, 19 – who together spent half a million dollars on…
LABOUR, tipped in the polls to win a general election next year, courted the City of London financial industry on Tuesday (20), telling asset managers to come forward with growthboosting ideas for Labour’s election manifesto. The City – “perhaps Britain’s greatest asset” – would be a partner in delivering investments…
Tenoch Huerta, best known for starring in Black Panther 2, has exited the upcoming Netflix film Fiesta en la Madriguera after a sexual assault claim was made against him. In a statement obtained by Deadline, Huerta said, “Given the impact of the recent false statements by Maria Elena Rios and the damage they…
Actress Vidya Balan is set to come up with a murder mystery titled Neeyat. Helmed by Anu Menon, the upcoming Hindi film also stars Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Shahana Goswami, Amrita Puri, Dipannita Sharma, Niki Walia, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, and Danesh Razvi in pivotal roles. On Thursday, the…