• Monday, April 21, 2025

Senior Tory leaders warn against curbs on student visas

SENIOR Conservative party leaders have warned that Rishi Sunak government’s move to clampdown on international student visas could prove to be counter-productive. They pointed out that higher education institutions rely on overseas income and many of them are already facing financial crunch, The Guardian reports. University and industry leaders fear…

Super League Kerala unveils inaugural franchise lineup

The Super League Kerala (SLK) has revealed its inaugural season’s franchisees, marking a significant development in the state’s football scene. Six franchises have been unveiled for the league’s first season, set to kick off in early September. These include Kochi Pipers FC, Calicut FC, Thrissur Roar FC, Kannur Squad FC,…

How Nehru set a precedent to curb individual freedom

IN HIS decade in power, prime minister Narendra Modi stands accused of eroding Indian democracy down to its bones – suppressing dissent and freedom of expression, taking India into the grip of unbridled authoritarianism, and earning the country the tag of an ‘electoral autocracy’ from Freedom House. Narendra Modi Many…

Dismantle gangs who bring asylum seekers in boats: Neil Basu

A FORMER COUNTER-TERRORISM expert has called for decisive action to dismantle the gangs involved in human trafficking to bring down the influx of boat migrants to Britain. Neil Basu, former Metropolitan Police assistant commissioner and head of counter terrorism, wrote in The Telegraph that though The National Crime Agency (NCA)…

Alia Bhatt to attend Gucci Cruise Show in London

After stealing the spotlight at Met Gala 2024 in Sabyasachi sari, actress Alia Bhatt is now set to catch eyeballs with her presence at the Gucci Cruise show 2025 in London. Before boarding the flight to London, the Gangubai Kathiawadi star happily posed for the shutterbugs at the Mumbai airport…

Sikkimese director’s ‘Tara: The Lost Star’ to be screened at…

Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia’s feature film Tara: The Lost Star has been selected for market screening at the Cannes International Film Festival. The film, directed by Bhutia, is produced by Sabitri Chettri, under the banner of SaDa Productions in association with Passang Mintok Films. “With its compelling narrative, Tara: The…

Peter Weir to receive lifetime achievement award at Venice Film…

Australian filmmaker Peter Weir, acclaimed for his directorial prowess in cinematic gems like Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show, and Master and Commander, is set to be honoured with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the upcoming 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival. This announcement was made…

‘Debt restructuring key to Sri Lanka’s recovery’

STRATEGICALLY placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery was essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan’s foreign minister said last Saturday (4), urging Colombo to swiftly restructure its foreign debt. Yoko Kamikawa said Colombo should secure agreements with bilateral lenders and international sovereign bondholders to unlock suspended foreign funding for the…

Indian spice maker MDH faced many US rejections: report

POPULAR Indian spice brand MDH, under scrutiny for alleged contamination in some products, has faced rejections from the US authorities in the past, a Reuters analysis of U.S. regulatory data found. Since 2021, MDH has seen an average 14.5 per cent of its US shipments rejected due to the presence…

Karan Johar ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive Gold Legend Honor

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has been honoured at the third annual Gold House Gala. He shared glimpses of the event and said that he is “humbled” to receive the Gold Legend Honour. Taking to his Instagram handle, Karan Johar shared a video in which he can be seen receiving the award. He…