• Tuesday, June 17, 2025

‘India ramped up China border infrastructure budget after Modi took…

INDIAN external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Friday that there was a significant increase in the budget for infrastructure along the India-China border after Narendra Modi took office as prime minister in 2014. He pointed out that prior efforts to improve border infrastructure had been stagnant since the 1962…

Neeta Lulla: In pursuit of fashion excellence

A FABULOUS forty-year career in fashion has seen Neeta Lulla embark on a fantastic journey filled with many magnificent moments. The legendary designer has mixed couture creations and beautiful bridal outfits with award-winning work in hundreds of high-profile movies and dressing A-list celebrities. She has also become a strong symbol…

El Colacho, a baby-jumping festival, is a unique Spanish tradition…

We all know, that Spain, a country with the picturesque county is also popular for its unique festivals like La Tomatina, or the popular bull race the Pamplona encierro. One more such unique festival with a unique tradition is celebrated every year. Every year in mid-June, the small Spanish village…

Summit on Ukraine: India says open to ideas that can…

INDIA said that it remains open to all ideas that could help achieve early restoration of peace in Ukraine. This week, the Switzerland government announced plans to host a high-level summit on Ukraine. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has been consistently pressing for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine…

Why Daniel Radcliffe is ‘deathly afraid’ of Alan Rickman

Potter heads, here is a revelation of your favourite hero, Harry Potter. Daniel Radcliffe, known for his lead role as Harry Potter in the Harry Potter series, recently shared his experiences of being ‘deathly afraid’ of Alan Rickman, who portrayed Professor Severus Snape in the film series. Radcliffe spoke about…

Ganavya: Touching the sky

TALENTED vocalist, multiinstrumentalist and composer Ganavya has always offered something unique with her songs. The musical maestro continues that run of impressive music releases with her new studio album, Like The Sky I’ve Been Too Quiet. Released via Shabaka Hutchings’ Native Rebel Recordings, the album features contributions from leading artists…

Tackling age-gap double standard in relationships

INTERESTING new dance production Mehek revolves around the love story between a mature older woman and a younger man. The taboo-busting show, headlined by world-renowned dancers Aditi Mangaldas and Aakash Odedra, embarks on a UK tour in April, offering plenty of food for thought. The passion-filled dance production shines the…

Women quitting tech jobs worldwide due to gender disparity

Women worldwide are always criticised for not knowing the technical stuff, or it is either said that it is not their cup of tea, or we thought times had changed. But recently, women have quit their jobs due to gender disparity. A recent study shows a trend of 31 per…

Whistleblowers expose safety concerns at Sussex Hospital

A scandal has erupted at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, with allegations of a cover-up involving a group of consultant neurosurgeons accused of suppressing warnings about patient safety, according to reports. According to whistleblower Mansoor Foroughi, who served as a consultant neurosurgeon at the hospital, concerns regarding high death rates…

Gang sentenced to 122 years for Asian driver’s murder

FOUR Asian men in their 20s, who were found guilty of the murder of a 23-year-old delivery driver, were on Friday (12) sentenced to a total of 122 years’ imprisonment. British Indian Aurman Singh was pronounced dead at the scene when the local West Mercia Police attended reports of an…