Amazon’s cloud computing unit will invest $13 billion (£10.5bn) in India by the end of this decade, doubling down on its past investments to cater to the growing demand for such services in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. This comes on top of its $6.5bn (£5.2bn) investment in e-commerce in India,…
Former India captain Virat Kohli smashed a masterful century as his Royal Challengers Bangalore thumped Sunrisers Hyderabad, for whom South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen hit a ton of his own, by eight wickets in the IPL on Thursday (18). The win leaves Bangalore in control of their own destiny in the…
Scientists have recently obtained additional evidence supporting the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the development or progression of the neurological disease multiple sclerosis (MS). EBV, a herpesvirus that is highly prevalent in humans, infects more than 90 per cent of the global population, remaining latent and typically asymptomatic…
Popular British Asian theatre play Happy Birthday Sunita has returned with a brand-new cast for another UK tour. The Rifco production, written by Harvey Virdi, is a comedy about a dysfunctional family, whose future is changed forever at an explosive surprise 40th birthday party. Bhawna Bhawsar has taken on the title role…
Newly published novel ‘An Unlasting Home’ is a powerful story about freedom of speech, the political development of the Arab region and female Middle Eastern identity. The thought-provoking debut from Mai Al- Nakib, inspired by Kuwait’s parliament passing a (quickly overturned) law that made blasphemy a capital crime in 2013,…
The recently concluded season of Indian Idol 13 saw Rishi Singh beat off top competition from world-class singers to win the top prize. The 20-year-old rose from humble beginnings in Ayodhya to delight the judges and huge global audience with his voice. The singer with high hopes for the future is…
Emmay Entertainment has established itself with hard-hitting films like D-Day, Airlift, Satyamev Jayate, and Batla House, along with notable streaming shows such as Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Rocket Boys, and The Empire. The latest offering from the leading production house, which was founded by Nikkhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani in 2011 is Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, which sees…
The G20 meeting, which is scheduled to be held in Srinagar for the first time, is just a few days away. Like many, even Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers’ producer Guneet Monga can’t keep calm and shared her excitement with her fans. Guneet took to Twitter and posted a video message to inform…
Netflix has rolled out a poster and trailer for Nimona, the upcoming animated fantasy adventure based on the New York Times bestselling comic book series of the same name. The adaptation follows the title character, a shapeshifter, as she fights to defeat the authoritarian organization known as The Institution of Law…
New theatre play Patel’s Millions has been delighting audiences since commencing a UK tour. The comedy-drama about a struggling shopkeeper becoming rich beyond his wildest dreams and facing problems has a talented cast that includes actress Sheetal Pandya. She follows up winning performances on Indian TV, by playing a Goddess…