India: An emerging global manufacturing hub for the auto industry
From a non-existent base 40 years ago, the Indian auto industry has come a long way, writes an industry expert.
Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Laxxmi Bomb’ set for pre-Diwali release
Akshay Kumar’s Global Indian fans have a reason to rejoice as the actor's upcoming horror-drama 'Laxxmi Bomb' will be released in theatres in Australia, New Zealand and the UAE on November 9.
Take a break from social media to ease mental health woes during pandemic
Researchers from Penn State and Jinan University said constantly looking at news about the pandemic would worsen depression.
An Indian artist uses typewriter to create Mahatma Gandhi portrait
As the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is marked around the world on October 2 as Gandhi Jayanti, an Indian...
Silver Lake co-investors to invest further in Reliance Retail ventures
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) announced that co-investors of Silver Lake will invest an additional 18.75 billion rupees into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries.
British Indians unite to protest against fringe anti-India group
Several Indian diaspora organisations have come together to register their strong protest against a new "fringe" Conservative Party group calling for “self-determination” in Kashmir and have issued angry letters to the ruling party headquarters, copies of which have also been sent to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. The protest follows the revival of a so-called “Conservative Friends of Kashmir” group, announced on social media last week by seven Conservative MPs representing constituencies with a [...]
Harry Potter playing Quidditch in London to attract worldwide fans
A statue of Harry Potter, flying a Nimbus 2000 broom over the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch has been unveiled in London's Leicester Square this week, which is likely to become quite the tourist attraction for Indian fans of the boy wizard.
Having a pet could reduce psychological lockdown stress
Those who had a cat or a dog were able to maintain better mental health during the Covid-19 restrictions. Having a pet could help to reduce any psychological stress suffered by people during lockdown.
Bollywood star Aamir Khan fronts tutoring platform Vedantu
Bollywood actor, director and filmmaker Aamir Khan has been roped in to front the campaign for one of India’s leading EdTech start-ups and live online tutoring platforms, Vedantu.
Activism Now: An Indian medic’s fight for justice in UK
In September, Northampton-based medic Meenal Viz became the face of activism...