• Thursday, March 06, 2025

Chand Ali Khan’s Top 10 inspirations

BRITISH qawwali maestro Chand Ali Khan regularly entertains audiences with amazing live shows. He leads a group of incredibly talented performers and is part of a new generation, keeping centuries old tradition alive. The talented singer, currently on another UK tour, revealed his top 10 inspirations to Eastern Eye. Nusrat Fateh…

Farshana Islam: ‘Noor is a shining, guiding light’

The delightful debut from Farhana Islam is a celebration of Muslim women, diversity, and inclusivity, which opens, up new worlds for young readers and parents alike. The book gorgeously illustrated by Nabila Adani, brings bright colour and lovable characters to the young readers. Eastern Eye caught up with the Birmingham based…

Gujarat Titans face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 opener

Gujarat Titans will commence the defence of their Indian Premier League (IPL) title against four-times champions Chennai Super Kings on Friday (31). The tournament will return to its original home-and-away format after a four-year hiatus. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition and the second half of the 2021…

Dance to Bollywood tunes with Soulma Hosany for a healthier…

A DEEP love for Bollywood dance has always been with Soulma Hosany from a very young age. That lifelong passion has led her towards live memorable performances and passing on dance skills with a fun weekly class in London, where students pay what they can afford. Eastern Eye twirled towards the…

FCA was always open-minded about listing reforms, says Nikhil Rathi

The chief of Britain’s financial watchdog has said that it will always play a full part in UK’s listing reforms and was open-minded about changes. Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has said that the UK has to compete for investment, including from UK pension funds,…

Google gets partial win in Indian antitrust case involving Android

An Indian tribunal on Wednesday (29) granted some reprieve to Alphabet Inc’s Google GOOGL.O, as it set aside four out of the ten antitrust directives issued against the company. The case concerned Google’s dominant market position with its Android operating system. In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) accused…

Ramadan fasting: Pharmacist’s advice on managing medication and health

As Ramadan is currently underway, independent pharmacy chain Well Pharmacy has provided some fact-based guidance on managing one’s health and medication while fasting. The guidance includes advice on prescribed medications, injections, and eye drops, among other things. The pharmacy states that, while oral consumption is entirely prohibited during the month…

Ollie Robinson predicts easy Ashes win for England

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has said that the resurgent test team has the ability to win the Ashes comfortably on their home turf this year, and make up for their previous 4-0 defeat in Australia. Under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, the team has…

Indore Ram Navami festival accident kills at least 13

At least 13 devotees were killed and more than a dozen rescued on Thursday (30) after they fell into a well at a Hindu temple in India, officials said. More than 25 worshippers plunged into the stepwell –- a stair-lined communal water source — after the floor covering it collapsed…

Sikh separatist leader Amritpal Singh taunts Indian police in video

A fugitive Sikh separatist known for his radical views has posted a video mocking Indian authorities after a futile two-week-long manhunt involving thousands of police and internet shutdowns. Amritpal Singh, who has gained popularity in recent months for his demand for a separate Sikh homeland called Khalistan, has been evading…