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Shah Rukh Khan in trouble over online rummy ad; police deployed outside ‘Mannat’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has landed in trouble after featuring in an advertisement for ‘A23‘, an online rummy site. Reportedly, protestors were outside his house ‘Mannat’ in Mumbai’s Bandra (West) region. They were angry after the actor featured in an ad that makes the public addictive. While this is not the first time that

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Migration and trauma explored in shortlisted Women’s Prize For Fiction novels

Migration, the inheritance of trauma and female resilience are among the themes explored in the six books shortlisted for the Women’s Prize For Fiction. Two Irish authors are among those selected – Anne Enright for her multi-generational tale The Wren, The Wren and Claire Kilroy for her story of motherhood, titled Soldier Sailor – while British author

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Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

Campaigners have been given the green light to bring a High Court challenge against the Government’s decision to ban XL bully dogs. XL bully owner Sophie Coulthard, 40, and campaign group Don’t Ban Me, Licence Me (DBMLM) are taking legal action against the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) over the large bulldog-type American breed being added to a

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Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder remembered as ‘great cosmic philosopher’

The Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder has been remembered as a “great cosmic philosopher” following his death at the age of 82. The Birmingham-based rock band, famous for hits such as Nights In White Satin, Go Now, Question and Tuesday Afternoon, was created by Ray Thomas, Denny Laine, Graeme Edge, Clint Warwick and Pinder in 1964. Experience Smooth Skin

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London stocks surge again on latest takeover moves

London’s market rally continued on Friday as the FTSE 100 lifted to its latest record closing price, with the recent takeover frenzy continuing. Anglo American was higher again despite rebuffing its mammoth takeover bid from BHP, while a private equity swoop for Darktrace helped drive the FTSE 250 to strong gains. A culture that caresBrands millions can trustKenvue Jeff

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Village ‘taken over’ by E.T. and Daleks for scarecrow festival

A village in Lancashire has been taken over by popular sci-fi figures replicated in scarecrow form, including E.T. and the Daleks from Doctor Who. Wray Scarecrow Festival returned on Saturday and sees those in the community pay homage to sci-fi characters as per the theme of the event this year, with more than 50 installations. Mansion Global

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Bruce Springsteen to hit major milestone for Irish fans

When Bruce Springsteen wraps up the Irish leg of his tour next month, he will have performed to one million fans across the island of Ireland throughout his long career, music promoter Peter Aiken said. The concert promoter said that very few artists have sold one million tickets in Ireland, north and south of the border. Springsteen

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Jessica Chastain, Kerry Washington, and Glenn Close Shine on the Front Row at Ralph Lauren Show

Jessica Chastain, Kerry Washington, and Glenn Close Shine on the Front Row at Ralph Lauren Show Fashion enthusiasts and celebrity watchers alike were thrilled by the recent Ralph Lauren fashion show, which showcased not only the latest trends but also a dazzling array of star power in the front row. Among the A-listers were Jessica

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