• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Dev Patel says ‘Monkey Man’ is about ‘what’s going on…

Dev Patel, who made his acting debut with Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire in 2008, is presently busy promoting his directorial debut Monkey Man, which had its world premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival. Speaking at SXSW, the 33-year-old actor said that his film reflects contemporary issues in India…

Only 9% happy with UK’s immigration handling: survey

THERE is more widespread unhappiness among the people over immigration than at any point since the Brexit referendum, according to a survey by Ipsos and British Future. Nearly seven out of 10 respondents (69 per cent) said they were dissatisfied with the government’s handling of immigration, against just nine per…

Rishi Sunak’s immigration headache

NO issue has caused Rishi Sunak more trouble as prime minister than immigration. He identifies himself as a prime minister with a plan, determined to deliver. That has been a challenging battle on the economy and public services, but has been most difficult of all on immigration. The government has…

All 12 McDonald’s outlets in Sri Lanka shut over poor…

McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut Sunday (24) after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said. The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise…

10 Bollywood songs that need to be on your Holi…

Today is the day of the most joyous and colourful celebration of the year – Holi! And what’s a Holi party without the perfect playlist to keep the energy high and the spirits soaring? Bollywood has gifted us with numerous iconic songs that perfectly capture the essence of this festival,…

This refurbished mine in Wales is the world’s ‘deepest’ hotel

The rugged peaks of Snowdonia National Park in Wales are a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Lush valleys unfurl beneath dramatic mountains, promising breathtaking vistas and crisp mountain air. But for the truly adventurous, a different kind of escape awaits—an escape not into the wild, but deep beneath it.…

W.i.S.H: Everything you need to know about India’s newest girl-pop…

In the vibrant landscape of India’s music industry, a new constellation has emerged, promising to dazzle audiences with their infectious beats and empowering messages. Meet W.i.S.H, the nation’s newest girl-pop group, poised to captivate hearts and minds with their distinctive pop melodies. W.i.S.H, an acronym for “World inka Stage Hai”,…

Armaan Malik collaborates with AR Rahman for ‘Goat Life’ track

Singer Armaan Malik has collaborated with music composer AR Rahman for a soulful track for survival drama movie The Goat Life.   The track, titled “Khatti Si Woh Imli”, is part of the Hindi version of the Malayalam movie, which is set to be released in theatres on March 28.…

Team ‘RRR’ marks 2 years of SS Rajamouli film

The team of RRR on Monday marked two years of the blockbuster film’s release, calling the SS Rajamouli directorial “the most celebrated film” in Indian cinema. Released on March 25, 2022, RRR followed a pre-independence fictional story woven around two real-life Indian revolutionaries — Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Ram…

BBC acquires all seasons of Suits

BBC has bought all nine seasons of the beloved American legal drama Suits after it turned out to be one of the most watched shows on Netflix last year. Featuring Meghan Markle, Gabriel Macht, Patrick J Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, and Rick Hoffman on the ensemble cast, the series…