- Sunday, June 15, 2025
KOZHIKODE, a coastal town in Kerala state, was on Sunday officially declared as India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’. In October 2023, Kozhikode had earned a place in the ‘Literature’ category of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The state minister, M B Rajesh, on Sunday in an official event…
A SCHOOLBOY from south-west England has become the first person in the world with severe epilepsy to trial a new device fitted in his skull to control seizures. The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80 per cent. The surgery…
SABIA AKRAM has spent most of her life campaigning for Labour party but she will not celebrate if it wins the July 4 election, having quit over leader Keir Starmer’s handling of issues around the war in Gaza and race. The Labour holds a commanding lead in opinion polls after…
India aim to disrupt Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign when they face off in their final Super Eight game on Monday. A third consecutive win for India will make them group toppers and secure their spot in the semifinals, while significantly threatening Australia’s chances following their unexpected loss to Afghanistan…
THE HINDUJA family, Britain’s wealthiest, expressed their dismay over a Swiss court’s ruling that sentenced some members to jail terms. They have filed an appeal in a higher court against the verdict that found them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva. A spokesperson…
With pollsters forecasting a resounding defeat for the Conservative party in the July 4 elections, speculation is rife about a Tory leadership contest after the election. If Labour wins by a landslide, Sunak is expected to give up his leadership position in the Conservative party. Former home secretary Dame Priti…
JK Rowling has accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of “abandoning women” for their stand on transgender rights. The 58-year-old Harry Potter author wrote in The Times that she would struggle to vote for Labour, of which she was once a member, because she has a ‘poor opinion’ of Starmer.…
MILLIONS of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a “very serious” risk of shortages this year after one of the lowest rates of snowfall, scientists warned Monday (17). Snowmelt is the source of about a quarter of the total water flow of 12 major river basins that originate…
Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar will be serving as a jury member for the shorts category for the 2024 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). The film gala, which will run from June 27 to 30, will screen 20 films, including seven narrative features, twelve shorts, and one…
PAKISTAN’S jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has hinted to “step back” from his position and engage in discussions with the establishment if convinced that such a move would be in the country’s best interest. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder signalled his intention while speaking to reporters on Friday…
