- Tuesday, March 04, 2025
A NEW film has sparked a row in India, with students, opposition parties and youth organisations, among others, calling for a stay on it being released. The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen, is scheduled to hit the screens on Friday (5) across the country. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah,…
Donald Trump criticised President Joe Biden for not attending the coronation of King Charles III, as he toured Scotland and Ireland. Trump, who is running for president in the upcoming elections, called Biden’s decision to skip the London event “disrespectful.” However, UK and US officials noted that it is in…
Nine months before the first 2024 US presidential primary, Donald Trump’s one-time UN envoy Nikki Haley is barnstorming early-voting New Hampshire, one of several Republicans scrambling to dent the huge poll lead of the nomination frontrunner. With Trump’s legal setbacks mounting, Americans are bracing for a parade of contenders positioning…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced on Thursday (4) that it has completed the sale of its Myanmar Port for $30 million (£23.8m). In May 2022, APSEZ had signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale, which included certain Condition Precedents (CPs) such as obtaining necessary approvals…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to discuss Pakistan’s budget plans for the coming financial year, as part of a long-awaited financing injection from the lender for the cash-strapped nation, the IMF’s country mission chief said on Thursday (4). Negotiations over key budget targets such as the fiscal deficit…
From global fans to artists following in his giant footsteps, Ali Azmat became the voice for an entire generation as the lead singer of legendary band Junoon. The Pakistani icon helped shape popular music in the 1990s and lay the foundation for a thriving pop industry in South Asia. The…
She may be a talented actress, broadcaster and one half of an acclaimed sketch comedy duo, but Emily Lloyd Saini is arguably at her best when she delivers dynamite solo stand-up sets loaded with explosive jokes. This ability to light up the stage with her incendiary brand of comedy has…
To say that Zanjeer is one of the most important Hindi films in history is a major understatement. Apart from introducing a new style of filmmaking, and giving rise to the angry young man, the crime drama started Amitabh Bachchan’s remarkable rise towards becoming the greatest Indian cinema hero in…
What are the most anticipated highlights of King Charles’ coronation on Saturday (06), from the religious symbolism of his anointment to the pivotal moment when the crown is placed on his head? COACH PROCESSION During the coronation of King Charles on Saturday (06), one of the highlights will be a…
Crowns are more than just a fashion statement or a piece of art. They are symbols of majesty, authority, and sovereignty, often containing rare jewels, precious metals, and luxurious velvet in deep, rich colours. In today’s world, it is rare for monarchs to wear crowns, but images of crowns continue…
