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Indian-origin writer shares grandfather’s unique war friendship in UK

7:46 pm November 10, 2019

London: An Indian-origin writer has spoken about her grandfather’s unique friendship with a fellow soldier during World War II as the UK marks Remembrance Sunday in honour of those from the Indian subcontinent who fought with the British in the two World Wars. Nima Suchak said that Remembrance had not felt relevant to her until […]

Britain’s top general warns of ‘reckless’ Russia threat

7:41 pm November 10, 2019

London: Britain’s top military adviser accused Russia on Sunday of “reckless” behaviour that violated international norms and risked sparking a war. Chief of Defence Staff General Nick Carter said Moscow was operating in a “grey zone” that weaponised information and used unattributable proxies in conflicts. He pointed to covert operations by the Wagner Group — […]

Woody Allen's memoir released by new publisher

I would consider working with Woody Allen again: Jeff Goldblum

7:25 pm November 8, 2019

London: Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum has once again defended Woody Allen, saying he would work with the director. Goldblum did a small role in Allen’s 1977’s “Annie Hall”. Allen, once considered one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Hollywood, has been battling allegations of sexual abuse by his former daughter Dylan Farrow for many years. […]

British PM Johnson promises to end ‘paralysis’ over Brexit

9:14 pm November 6, 2019

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said if he wins next month’s general election, he would end the “paralysis” in Parliament over Brexit but warned that a victory for the Opposition Labour Party would mean a “horror show” and further delay in UK’s divorce from the EU. Johnson met Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham […]

Air India flyer seeks damages over data breach

Air India privatisation process in full swing: Hardeep Puri

11:34 pm November 2, 2019

Birmingham: Union minister for civil aviation Hardeep Singh Puri has said that the privatisation process for Air India is in full swing and he expected it to be completed in the coming months. The minister said the national carrier’s sale was in the interest of the wider Indian aviation sector in order to be able […]