• Monday, March 03, 2025

UK government initiates legal battle over messages during Covid pandemic

The UK government declared its intention on Thursday (01) to launch a legal challenge concerning the disclosure of documents to a public inquiry investigating its management of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Cabinet Office revealed that it would pursue a judicial review of the directive issued by inquiry chair Judge Heather…

On June 22, Modi to address joint meeting of US…

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will address a joint session of the US Congress on June 22 during his official state visit to the country and will share his vision of India's future and speak on the global challenges facing the two countries, top congressional leaders announced on Friday (2).…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accuses liquor giant Diageo of racism

MUSIC producer and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing spirits company Diageo, accusing it of neglecting their business agreement and failing to invest in his liquor brands because he is black. The complaint, filed Wednesday (31) with the New York Supreme Court, said that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as…

Humza Yousaf accused of ‘incompetence’ after sharp rise in waiting…

SCOTTISH first minister Humza Yousaf was accused of ‘incompetence’ after latest figures revealed a 39 per cent increase in the number of patients dying on waiting lists, reported The Times. Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, said that the fundamental basis of our National Health Service (NHS) was founded on the concept…

BRICS ministers open to welcoming new members as Putin looms…

Top diplomats representing BRICS countries expressed openness to welcoming new members into the group during discussions held in South Africa on Thursday (01). The bloc aims to strengthen its influence in the international arena and seeks a broader representation to amplify its voice. Foreign ministers from the five-nation grouping of…

Freddie Mercury’s draft lyrics for Queen hits unveiled

A trove of Freddie Mercury’s previously unseen handwritten draft lyrics for some of Queen’s biggest hits goes on show Thursday in New York, ahead of their sale in London later this year. The manuscripts include working drafts for “Bohemian Rhapsody” — which Mercury initially planned to call “Mongolian Rhapsody” —…

Kajol urges people to think about this

Bollywood actor Kajol shared an introspective post on her Instagram which piqued the curiosity of social media users. Taking to Instagram, Kajol dropped a photo of herself and asked fans to think about it. She captioned the post, “#thinkabouthis. Isn’t it odd that we live in a society that encourages…

Kamal Haasan wishes Mani Ratnam on birthday

Superstar Kamal Haasan on Friday penned a heartfelt note for Mani Matnam on the filmmaker’s 67th birthday, calling him a “doyen of Indian cinema who has touched the hearts of millions through his art”. The two cinema legends are set to collaborate on a new film, which will mark their…

How to beat the fitness blues

Have you ever been in a rut with your health and fitness? Perhaps you’ve lost the zest for life and don’t feel like yourself. Or maybe you don’t have time to get to the gym, but you’d like to feel fitter, healthier, and more energised? Most of us have been…

Dhoni doing ‘well’ after knee surgery: Chennai Super Kings

M S DHONI is doing well after knee surgery, IPL champions Chennai Super Kings said Friday (2), as the skipper weighs up whether to play on. The 41-year-old former India captain played the just-concluded Indian Premier League season with his left knee heavily strapped. “The surgery has been done in…