• Sunday, March 02, 2025

Telugu stars Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi engaged

Telugu star Varun Tej and actor Lavanya Tripathi have announced their engagement. The two actors, who have featured together in the films Mister and Antariksh 9000 kmph, shared the news on their official Instagram handles. “Found my Lav @itsmelavanya,” wrote 33-year-old Tej along with photos from the ceremony, which was held on Friday…

Boris Johnson resigns from parliament citing ‘witch hunt’

Former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, made a sudden decision to resign as a member of parliament on Friday (09). His departure came as a strong and passionate protest against the lawmakers who were conducting an investigation into his conduct, reigniting deep divisions within the ruling Conservative Party just before the…

Sunak, Biden forge partnership on AI, minerals & Ukraine: ‘We’re…

US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday (08) announced a partnership between their countries focused on advanced technologies, clean energy, and critical minerals, as they aim to strengthen their historical security alliance. The leaders signed the “Atlantic Declaration,” which Sunak described as a first-of-its-kind economic…

Pakistan unveils £40 billion budget, with half to service debt

PAKISTAN’S cash-strapped government unveiled a Rs 14.5 trillion (£40 billion) budget on Friday (9), with more than half set aside to service Rs 7.3 trillion (£20 bn) of debt. Pakistan’s economy has been stricken by a balance-of-payments crisis as it attempts to service crippling external debt, while months of political…

Insomnia linked to increased risk of stroke in those under…

Insomnia has been found to significantly increase the risk of stroke, particularly among individuals under the age of 50, according to research. A study conducted in the US examined 31,126 people with an average age of 61 over a period of nine years. During this time, 2,101 participants experienced a…

Zuckerberg dismisses Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headsets

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief of Meta has said that while the Apple Vision Pro product may be impressive, it does not align with his vision of the future, according to US media reports. Zuckerberg expressed his perspective on Apple’s mixed reality gear during an employee meeting. These remarks were made…

About:Energy secures £1.5m in seed funding to develop its Voltt…

London-based battery software company, About:Energy, has secured £1.5 million in seed investment from various investors, the company said in a statement. The latest funding will be used for the rapid commercialisation and development of its software platform, the Voltt, which significantly reduces the cost to design new battery products through…

Scientists discover link between yoga and reduced cancer relapse risk

Doctors attending a global cancer conference have suggested that prescribing yoga classes to cancer survivors can reduce the risk of relapse, The Times reported. Leading scientists have found that advising patients to take it easy can be detrimental. Trials have shown that engaging in daily 30-minute walks and exercise classes…

Lenders to vote on Hinduja Group resolution plan for Reliance…

Reliance Capital’s lenders have decided to vote on a resolution plan submitted by a Hinduja Group company. Indusind International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) offered around Rs 100 billion (£960 million) to buy the company which went into administration in November 2021 after defaulting on a debt repayment of Rs 240 bn…

Madalsa Sharma: ‘There is no pressure’

Being the daughter of actress Sheela Sharma and filmmaker Subhash Sharma meant that Madalsa Sharma grew up surrounded by creativity from a young age. This inevitably led her towards a career in acting and starring in a whole host of south Indian movies, in diverse languages. The versatile actress made…