Month: April 2024
Painting of Winston Churchill by artist whose work he hated is up for auction
LONDON: A portrait of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work the British leader loathed went on display Tuesday at Churchill’s birthplace ahead of an…
UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle
LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s plan to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes passed its first parliamentary vote on Tuesday,…
Democratic sliding in India could prompt West to review its cooperation with Delhi: Chatham House
LONDON: Think tank Chatham House has published a research paper ahead of India going to the polls warning that concerns about India’s “democratic backsliding” could…
plum goodness: Plum Goodness aims for profitability in FY25, eyes product segment revamp
Homegrown beauty and personal care (BPC) brand Plum Goodness aims to become profitable in the current financial year by introducing new products in its core…
Former UK leader Liz Truss backs Trump and blames others for her ouster after 49 days
LONDON: During her 49 days as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party. Now…
Muslim student in UK loses case against his school over on-site prayer ban
NEW DELHI: A Muslim student in a UK court lost a case against his school that had banned on-site prayer rituals.On the grounds of religious…
Michael Platt: The enigmatic billionaire you’ve never heard of
NEW DELHI: In the bustling heart of London, not far from Victoria Station, stands the unassuming headquarters of BlueCrest Capital Management, the base of operations…
Law firm accidentally divorced wrong couple after ‘clicking wrong button’
NEW DELHI: A Solicitor’s mistake turned out to be an unfortunate incident for an estranged couple in the UK. A couple, who were married for…
Over a million high-skilled Indians are waiting endlessly for employment-based green card
MUMBAI: The statistics are no longer a surprise, the trend continues – more than one million Indians continue to wait in employment-based green card backlogs.Over…
Prince Harry ordered to pay 1 million euros over police protection case
Prince Harry has been ordered to pay around £1 million in legal costs after losing a High Court battle with the Home Office regarding the…