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25 Apr 2024
ViennaGustav Klimt's long-lost masterpiece auctioned for $32 million
A long-lost masterpiece by renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, titled "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," has been auctioned for a staggering $32 million (₹2,656,000,000).
23 Apr 2024
Lifestyle22-year-old solves 520 Rubik's Cubes while running marathon; breaks record
22-year-old George Scholey from Northampton described it as "special" to potentially break the world record by solving approximately 520 Rubik's Cubes during the London Marathon.
21 Apr 2024
Lok SabhaMahua Moitra declares assets, has ₹3.5 crore worth jewelry collection
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has declared her income and assets in a 14-page poll affidavit filed before a returning officer.
19 Apr 2024
BAFTABAFTA sets date for 2025 Film Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially declared February 16, 2025 (Sunday) as the date for its prestigious Film Awards next year.
18 Apr 2024
Hollywood'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer battle
Sophie Kinsella, the renowned author of the Shopaholic series, has publicly announced her battle with glioblastoma, a severe and malignant brain tumor.
17 Apr 2024
Hugh GrantHugh Grant settles phone-hacking lawsuit with 'The Sun' publisher
Renowned British actor Hugh Grant has successfully settled his High Court case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher behind The Sun.
16 Apr 2024
Air India2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
10 Apr 2024
Tom HollandBlack actors condemn racist attacks on West End's new Juliet
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who was recently cast as Juliet in an upcoming West End production of Romeo & Juliet, was subjected to online harassment.
08 Apr 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft announces new research center for AI in London
US tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center in London, UK.
07 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal's arrest: AAP's 'mass fast' in India, abroad today
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is observing a mass fast across India and abroad on Sunday to protest the arrest of its party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.
03 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismTraveling to London? Add these hidden gardens to your itinerary
London, a bustling metropolis, is surprisingly dotted with tranquil green spaces that remain hidden from the city's constant hustle.
02 Apr 2024
Ajay DevgnAjay's 'DDPD,' 'Son of Sardar 2' to begin in June
2024 officially belongs to Ajay Devgn!
27 Mar 2024
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt to host first 'Hope Gala' in London
Acclaimed Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is preparing to host her first-ever Hope Gala in London on Thursday.
25 Mar 2024
Idris ElbaObsessing over Idris Elba's top TV performances
Idris Elba, a versatile actor with an impressive presence, has significantly impacted television with his diverse performances.
25 Mar 2024
ChicagoLondon: Former NITI Aayog employee dies in cycling mishap
A 33-year-old Indian scholar lost her life after she was run over by a truck in London.
14 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismEscape to nature's embrace near London: Top recommendations
London, a bustling metropolis, is encircled by serene nature reserves that offer a peaceful retreat to city dwellers and visitors.
23 Feb 2024
ISISShamima Begum, who left UK for ISIS, loses citizenship appeal
Shamima Begum—who left the United Kingdom (UK) at 15 to join the Islamic State (ISIS)—has lost her appeal against the scrapping of her British citizenship.
20 Feb 2024
MurderUK: Indian-origin man gets life term for 1994 murder
Sandip Patel, an Indian-origin man, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a London court on Tuesday for the murder of a woman that occurred 30 years ago.
22 Jan 2024
British AirwaysFumes in cockpit: British Airways flight makes emergency landing
A British Airways flight bound for Prague from London had to make an emergency landing at the United Kingdom (UK)'s Heathrow Airport after "fumes were detected in the cockpit".
11 Jan 2024
WorldLondon tops list as world's slowest city to drive in
London has received the title of the world's slowest city for drivers, according to the TomTom Traffic Index.
29 Dec 2023
ParisMan survives flight from Paris to Algeria inside landing gear
In a chilling incident, a young man in his 20s has been found alive but in serious condition after enduring unimaginable temperatures while hidden in the landing gear compartment of a commercial aircraft.
21 Dec 2023
Manjinder Singh SirsaMissing Indian student found dead in London lake
An Indian-origin student in London, who had been missing since last week, was found dead by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday.
17 Dec 2023
S JaishankarIndian student goes missing in London, BJP leader approaches EAM
An Indian student studying in London has been missing since December 15.
12 Dec 2023
Upcoming MoviesPaddington Bear: Beloved British icon to shine in musical adaptation
Britain's most cherished Paddington Bear is gearing up for a musical adaptation, named Paddington: The Musical (working title), reported Variety.
12 Dec 2023
Adar PoonawallaAdar Poonawalla buys London's most expensive house for Rs. 1,446cr
Billionaire Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), has reportedly finalized a deal to buy London's priciest house sold this year, worth £138 million (Rs. 1,446 crore).
10 Dec 2023
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia may gain majority control of London's Heathrow Airport
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and investment company Ardian are eyeing majority control of London's Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, The Times has reported.
28 Nov 2023
Sustainable TravelWorld's first long-haul flight powered by recycled fuel launches today
Virgin Atlantic is gearing up for a groundbreaking flight from London to New York, powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
23 Nov 2023
British Royal Family'The Crown': Diana's 'revenge' dress, other items to be auctioned
Would you like to keep Princess Diana's "revenge" dress in your closet?
14 Nov 2023
United Kingdom'Time to go': UK's Rishi Sunak gets first no-confidence letter
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has received his first no-confidence letter after dismissing Suella Braverman as the home secretary during a cabinet reshuffle on Monday.
13 Nov 2023
United KingdomSunak sacks Suella Braverman for saying police favored pro-Palestinian protesters
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked Suella Braverman as home secretary after she was blamed for inciting tensions, prompting far-right groups to clash with the police on Saturday.
08 Nov 2023
Aircraft Accident Investigation BureauLondon: Flight departed without windows, crew noticed it mid-air
In an unusual event, a flight from Stansted Airport in London took off despite missing two window panes.
24 Oct 2023
Jennifer Lawrence'The Hunger Games' live adaptation coming to London in 2024
Suzanne Collins's best-selling novel, The Hunger Games, is set to debut as a live stage adaptation in London next year, Variety reported.
17 Oct 2023
MadonnaMadonna returns to touring but faces £3,00,000 fine. Here's why
Pop icon Madonna might be slapped with a hefty £3,00,000 fine after her comeback Celebration tour concert at London's O2 Arena went beyond the venue's ultra-strict curfew by 30 minutes.
16 Oct 2023
IsraelUS: 6-year-old boy stabbed to death by Islamophobic landlord
A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was reportedly stabbed to death while his mother was left critically injured in Illinois, United States, on Saturday (local time).
12 Oct 2023
Air IndiaAir India announces special sale on select European routes
Air India has announced a special sale for travelers flying from India to five European cities.
22 Sep 2023
FoodMastering pizza-making: 5 tips from the 'world's best pizza maker'
Creating the perfect pizza involves a combination of choosing quality ingredients, mastering the dough, and ensuring proper baking.
20 Sep 2023
Stranger Things'Stranger Things' prequel play unveils stellar cast, premiere date
Stranger Things fans assemble!
18 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismExplore these disabled-friendly destinations in Western Europe
Europe is a great vacation destination for all travelers around the world, especially for those who are specially-abled.
13 Sep 2023
FashionAfter Zara, H&M to sell second-hand clothes: Here's why
Fast fashion giant H&M is set to debut its second-hand clothing and accessories collection, "PRE-LOVED," at its flagship store in London, United Kingdom on October 5.
13 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA identifies 15 suspects in Indian High Commission London attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has identified 15 individuals allegedly involved in the violent protest and vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, The Indian Express reported.
04 Sep 2023
Harish SalveRenowned lawyer Harish Salve gets married for 3rd time
Top lawyer and former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, reportedly got hitched for the third time on Sunday.
02 Sep 2023
Princess DianaMohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died with Princess Diana, passes away
Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and Fulham Football Club, died aged 94, his family said on Friday (local time), per Reuters.
29 Aug 2023
IndiaFarewell after 70: London's cherished India Club to close
The India Club, which is an iconic lounge-cum-restaurant-bar in London, is closing permanently on September 17 after 70 years of service.
15 Aug 2023
Independence DayUK street performer's patriotic song renditions make netizens emotional
A viral video of a musician singing heartfelt songs on the streets of London to commemorate India's 77th Independence Day has captured the attention of many on the internet.
15 Aug 2023
BusinessAirline charges elderly couple over Rs. 11,000 for ticket printout
An elderly couple, Ruth and Peter Jaffe, faced a £110 (roughly Rs. 11,600) charge from Ryanair for mistakenly printing the wrong boarding passes.
27 Jul 2023
British Royal FamilyPrince Harry can now pursue legal claim against 'The Sun'
The British Royal Family has been under media scrutiny for decades. Prince Harry is known for making the headlines these days for various reasons. Now, reportedly, he got a green signal from London High Court in another legal battle against the British tabloid The Sun.
24 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismHow a 10-year-old Indian girl visited 50 countries
Meet Aditi Tripathi, a 10-year-old Indian-origin girl residing in South London, United Kingdom with her globetrotting parents, Avilasha and Deepak Tripathi.
12 Jul 2023
AirbnbThis London Airbnb is a bathroom with a bed!
When you book a rental on Airbnb, you expect the photos to accurately reflect what you will find when you check in.
10 Jul 2023
BBCBBC presenter, who allegedly paid $45,000 for explicit pics, suspended
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Sunday announced that it suspended one of its leading presenters amid allegations that they paid a teenager for sexually explicit photographs.
26 Jun 2023
Air IndiaJaipur: Air India passengers stranded as pilot refuses to fly
Passengers on the Air India A-112 flight traveling to Delhi from London experienced an unexpected inconvenience and delay as the pilot refused to resume the journey after making an emergency landing in Jaipur.
19 Jun 2023
BollywoodJanhvi Kapoor starts shooting for 'Ulajh'; see picture
Janhvi Kapoor is touted to be one of the best Bollywood actors from the current generation. The actor has shown some spark in her acting ventures, however, most films have tanked at the box office.
18 Jun 2023
United KingdomLondon: 38-year-old Indian stabbed to death—3rd incident in 4 days
While the country is still in shock from the killing of a Hyderabad woman in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, another Indian-origin man has reportedly been stabbed to death outside his home in London's Camberwell.
17 Jun 2023
Shehbaz SharifReturn from London: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif requests brother Nawaz
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif to return from London, lead the election campaign, and become the premier of the country for the fourth time, PTI reported, quoting Geo News.
16 Jun 2023
The Beatles'Paul is dead': When McCartney's death conspiracy shaped society
Paul McCartney is considered to be one of the pillars of "rock n roll." Back in the '60s, the multi-instrumentalist singer with his other friends formed The Beatles and to date, Beatlemania is real.
15 Jun 2023
KhalistaniAmritpal Singh's close aide, Avtar Khanda (35), dies of cancer
Avtar Singh Khanda, the main orchestrator of the March 19 protest and violence at the Indian High Commission in London and a close aide of Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh, reportedly died at Birmingham's Sandwell Hospital in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday.