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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......

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......

Britain's King Charles visits Bengaluru for Ayurvedic treatment

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, local sources said on Wednesday,......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

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......

IPOs: India First, US Second, China Third

India topped the APAC region with 227 transactions in the first eight months of CY24.The US was second with 133 deals while China ranked third with 69 transactions. Illustration: Dominic......

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......

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......

What Shraddha NEVER Shares!

Shanaya is a cool cat... Sai visits the National War Memorial... Sonakshi tries a Diwali look... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shraddha Kapoor/Instagram Shraddha Kapoor says, 'Main mera playlist share......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

Looking At Riddhima's FABULOUS Life

She hails from the first family of Hindi cinema and yet, has stayed away from showbiz. Until now. Yes, we are talking about Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who has finally made her......

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......

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday. France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw IMAGE: France's Michael Olise, left, is tackled by Oscar Gloukh of Israel during......

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

"Opening in Perth is hard work...": Brad Haddin on Yashasvi Jaiswal's prospects in Border-Gavaskar Trophy IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to face his first Australian Test, a daunting challenge for......

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant has scored 422 runs in his last 10 innings at an average of 46.88. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed......

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

Man United thrash Leicester 3-0 in Van Nistelrooy's last game as interim boss IMAGE: Manchester United's Amad Diallo in action. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Manchester United captain Bruno......

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