- Monday, June 16, 2025
Indian designers are undoubtedly taking global fashion by storm. Rahul Mishra is one of them. After creating waves at Met Gala 2024 with her floral outfit designed for Isha Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited, Rahul’s creativity once again got an international touch – all thanks to American singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani.…
DEFENCE secretary Grant Shapps said on Sunday (19) he was very concerned about a recent strengthening of diplomatic relations between China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, saying it posed a threat to democracy. “I’m extremely concerned about this because, remember, these are two countries that do not believe in…
THE opposition Labour Party’s lead over prime minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Tories has increased to 18 points, according to an opinion poll published on Saturday (18). A national election is expected later this year. The poll, conducted by Opinium Research, predicted Labour would take 43 per cent of the vote,…
SUSPECTED rebels shot dead an activist from Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s party in Kashmir, local authorities said Sunday (19) after the latest violent attack in the disputed region. Police named the victim as Aijaz Ahmad, a local leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who was fired upon…
The Federation of Indian Spice Stakeholders (FISS) said on Friday that India’s spice exports could decline by nearly 40 per cent in FY25 if the issue of ethylene oxide (EtO) contamination in export-bound spices is not resolved promptly. This follows the banning of popular brands MDH and Everest in Hong…
In her second appearance at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again opted for a gown by designer duo Falguni Shane Peacock. Aishwarya wore a shimmery blue and silver gown as she walked the red carpet on Friday for the screening of acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest…
Manchester City are on the verge of a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title, with Arsenal hoping for a slip-up from the leaders on Sunday (19). Pep Guardiola’s team enter the final day of the season with a two-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, backed by an eight-game winning streak. City,…
Families of knife killings want people to understand the tragic consequences and more stringent measures be taken to curb the menace. Barely a year ago, 25-year-old Ashish Nahar was stabbed at a park in Bedford. His mother Anita Nahar remembers him as a “fun, happy, cheerful and very caring boy”,…
PUNJABI singer Maninder Buttar has gained popularity with hit songs that have collectively clocked up billions of views on YouTube and been streamed all over the world. He recently added to top tracks like Yaari, Ik Tera, Pani Di Gal, Laare and Sakhiyaan with recently released EP Panchatantra, which has…
The University of Leicester is enhancing its higher education partnership with India, highlighted by a visit from the consul general of India in Birmingham, who met with Indian students and university academics. Consul general Dr Venkatachalam Murugan recently visited the university and met with vice-chancellor and president Professor Nishan Canagarajah;…
