• Monday, March 03, 2025

American Sikh to world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

The animated short film American Sikh, which chronicles the life of a ‘Sikh Captain America’ in the aftermath of 9/11, will world premiere at the OSCAR-qualifying Tribeca Film Festival this June. The film was created in partnership with Singh Vishavjit as the producer and Los Angeles-based director Ryan Westra. It was…

Will not make Stree 2 under pressure: Rajkummar Rao

Actor Rajkummar Rao says they will make the sequel of his hugely acclaimed horror-comedy film Stree with the same honesty and affection they had for the original. Also featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Shraddha Kapoor, the movie turned out to be one of the most commercially-successful and critically-acclaimed films…

Regular exercise can protect against major brain hemorrhages: study

According to research conducted by the University of Gothenburg, regular physical activity and exercise have been found to decrease bleeding in individuals with intracerebral haemorrhage. The study, published in the journal Stroke and Vascular Neurology, examined data from 686 individuals who received treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage at Sahlgrenska University Hospital…

European Union will tackle India’s concerns on carbon tax, official…

The European Union has assured New Delhi it will hold two-way talks to tackle its concerns over tariffs proposed on imports of high-carbon goods such as steel and iron ore from India, the bloc’s climate policy chief said on Friday (26). Last month, the 27-nation EU approved the world’s first…

Chinese online fashion retailer Shein to re-enter Indian market

Shein, the Chinese fashion retailer, is poised to make a comeback in India after a three-year ban. Known for its trendy and affordable clothing and accessories targeted at young women, Shein’s return is eagerly anticipated. Founded in October 2008 by Chris Xu, Shein swiftly made a name for itself as…

Asda owners to announce £10bn merger with EG group: report

THE owners of supermarket Asda and petrol stations company EG Group will announce a £10 billion merger of their operations, Sky News reported. Asda, Britain’s third-largest grocer, and EG are both owned by brothers Zuber and Mohsin Issa and private equity group TDR Capital. According to the report, the announcement is expected…

Jameela Jamil says she ‘regrets’ feuding with Piers Morgan

Jameela Jamil, who had earlier said that Piers Morgan’s “relentless campaign of lies and hatred” against her in 2020 made her suicidal, says she regrets feuding with the former host of Good Morning Britain. The actress recently expressed her regret over her participation in the public feud and said, “I don’t…

Cannes 2023: Anushka Sharma makes her red carpet debut

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on Friday made her red carpet debut at the 76th Cannes Film Festival and truly made heads turn with her stunning look. She wore an off-shoulder ivory Richard Quinn Couture gown which has hand-crafted embroidery from the in-house atelier and ivory silk taffeta roses. The actor…

British Airways cancels flights at Heathrow due to technical glitches

British Airways announced that it had to cancel a number of flights at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday (25) due to a technical issue. The airline did not disclose the exact number of affected flights. Earlier, the airport had reported that British Airways was addressing a technical problem with several…

Adopt a Grandparent, Barclays team up to empower the elderly…

The initiative, Adopt a Grandparent, dedicated to combating loneliness among elderly care home residents, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Barclays Digital Eagles, a press release said. Together, they are launching a specialised training programme for volunteers and creating a tailored digital space for seniors and care workers to…