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UK PM's office apologises for Diwali reception menu

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office on Friday apologised for a 'mistake' in the organisation of its Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street after some British Hindus objected to non-vegetarian food......

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

Non-veg, booze at British PM's Diwali reception, Hindus object

Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in......

A Hug For Donald

Trump supporters were delighted and delirious; Harris supporters dejected and despondent. IMAGE: A Trump supporter hugs a cardboard cut-out of Donald at the New York Young Republican Club......

Brics likely to focus on closer energy partnerships among members

The 16th Brics Summit beginning Tuesday in Kazan, Russia, is expected to see more focus on creating a sharper energy policy for Brics that ensures closer partnership among members in both energy......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. Photograph: ANI Photo He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over......

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes. IMAGE: Kindly note......

'Saddest' One Direction Reunion At Liam's Funeral

IMAGE: Tributes are laid in a park in Liam Payne's hometown Wolverhampton, UK. Photograph: Phil Noble/ Reuters Just over a month after Liam Payne's death, mourners gathered on Wednesday for a......

She Stole The Show At Gladiator II Premiere

Hollywood's big release Gladiator II saw a royal premiere in London, as the cast was greeted warmly by King Charles III. Scenes from the star-studded evening: Photograph: Mina Kim/Reuters Pedro......

Bhumi's Bikini Break In Goa

Parineeti gets a haircut... Mallika has a question... Manushi shares a throwback pic... Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Like Soha Ali Khan, Bhumi Pednekar takes a quick break......

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt twins with Ranbir Kapoor and Raha for a perfect......

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Katrina prefers denims during Diwali... Kajol has a question... Kartik takes Vidya to Kolkata... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani is Diwali-ready. Photograph:......

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

'In some ways it is good, maybe, if that was my last match because I lost my first match in the Davis Cup and I lost my last one. We close the circle' IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at......

Fate of India Down Under will depend on two stalwarts...

IMAGE: The form of Virat Kohli (2nd from left) and Jasprit Bumrah (right) will dictate India's success in Australia. reckons Matthew Hayden. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian opener Matthew......

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Sunday.France secure top spot with win over Italy IMAGE: France's players celebrate after Adrien Rabiot scored the first goal against Italy......

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Matthew Hayden makes bold BGT series prediction, believes Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah's form could dictate result IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah (below) could be the deciding factors for......

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

IMAGE: Pakistan had beaten India in 2017 to win the Champions Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X The Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday, will be held in Karachi,......

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