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Agatha Christie wrote a great many mystery novels in her time but probably none as baffling as The Strange Case of the Indian Entrepreneur . Eastern Eye asked Nirmal Sethia: Have you read any of Agatha Christies novels? His reply was typical of the billionaire who ranked 4th in Eastern Eye s Asian Rich List 2026 with a net value of 6.8 billion: Im not educated, Im matric fail. And yet he is sponsoring the British Librarys exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery , to mark 50 years since t

Highlights Pranay Reddy Vanga has made fresh claims about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit . He alleged that remuneration, scheduling and other disagreements were behind the casting change. The producer also alleged that details discussed privately about the film were leaked. Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has taken a fresh turn after producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made new claims about the circumstances surrounding her departure. The actress had originally been linke

Highlights Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly approached for the role that became Ed Nortons extraordinary film debut. Norton initially thought Primal Fear was a mess, with the role not yet fully developed. His performance as Aaron Stampler earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Before Ed Norton became synonymous with films such as Fight Club and American History X , he walked into Hollywood with a role that could easily have overwhelmed a first-time film actor. Instead, his performanc

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to help people sleeping rough move off the streets by Christmas, saying his government will put emergency accommodation and long-term housing support in place across England this winter. No one should have to bed down in a doorway or outside a station. But we've seen it for so long that it feels like Westminster has started to accept it, Burnham said in a statement, referring to the UK parliament. The announcement came a month after Burnham replace

Highlights Unverified GTA 6 gameplay footage and an image claiming to show the full map have appeared online. The material has reportedly been linked to a group calling itself CyberLeek, which has issued demands aimed at Rockstar and other publishers. The group is reportedly protesting the gaming industry's shift towards digital-only releases and has warned that other publishers could be targeted. Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to be facing another major leak, but the latest incident goes beyond foo

AT LEAST 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different from those selected by their parents. The parents say they carefully chose anonymous donors based on medical history, appearance, personality, education and hobbies, but later became concerned that the requested donors had not been used, reported BBC. One mother, Rachel, recently learned that the Danish sperm donor she selected for her treatment at Dogu

Highlights Disney has confirmed release dates for several major theatrical titles across 2028 and 2029. Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider will arrive in cinemas on 28 July 2028. The slate also includes X-Men , Tangled , Black Panther 3 , Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 . Disney has given audiences a clearer picture of its upcoming theatrical plans, locking in dates for a string of major releases stretching into 2029. Among the biggest announcements is Ryan Gosling s Ghost Rider , which now has a confirmed cine

Asda sales fell 0.2 per cent in the 12 weeks to August 9. Tesco, Sainsburys and Morrisons all recorded sales growth over the same period. Asdas market share has edged up, but it remains well behind Tesco and Sainsburys. Britains supermarkets have had plenty to cheer about this summer. Shoppers spent more as warm weather boosted demand for ice cream, sun cream and other seasonal products, while the wider grocery market continued to grow. Asda, however, is still going backwards. Sales at the super

Highlights Christopher Schwarzenegger has spoken candidly about his weight-loss journey after appearing in new family holiday photos. The 28-year-old said he has lost 30 pounds and built muscle, but does not consider himself an after yet. Schwarzenegger has described the transformation as a long process involving trial and error rather than a quick change. Christopher Schwarzeneggers recent appearance in family holiday photos has drawn attention to his dramatic physical transformation, but his o

Wetherspoon has introduced the ban across all 792 of its pubs. Customers are being asked to keep phones on silent or use earphones. The move comes amid a wider backlash against people playing audio aloud in public. Ever been sitting in a pub trying to have a conversation, only to hear someone elses phone call booming across the room? Wetherspoon appears to have had enough. The pub chain has introduced a ban on customers playing music, videos or taking calls on speaker across its 792 pubs, saying

LONDON witnessed an extraordinary coming together of Dharma Satta and Raj Satta as more than 25 revered saints and spiritual leaders joined parliamentarians, civic representatives and community leaders for a landmark series of events promoting world peace, harmony, Sanatan values and unity in diversity. The historic engagements, held across the UK from 7 to 15 August, culminated in three major London events Santon Ke Sang Sunderkand aboard a special cruise on the River Thames on August 11; the

Job vacancies have fallen to 707,000, their lowest level in more than five years. Small businesses say rising labour and operating costs are making recruitment harder. Private sector pay growth has slowed to its weakest level in almost six years. Finding a new job in Britain could be getting harder as employers become more cautious about hiring and the number of available vacancies falls to its lowest level in more than five years. The UK recorded 707,000 job vacancies between May and July, acco

Two people were killed and 13 injured after the strike on the plant. Energy and blast furnace facilities were damaged in the attack. The steelworks was previously hit by a Russian missile strike in 2022. Russias missile war has hit one of Ukraines biggest industrial businesses, with ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the steel plant owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, partially halting production after an overnight strike. Two people were killed and 13 employees and contractors were injured after

Highlights Fresh social media reports claim Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran could marry in Greece later this year Some posts have circulated November 10 as the wedding date, while others mention November 11 Neither Anirudh, Kavya nor their families has officially confirmed a wedding or the reported Greece plans The latest speculation follows earlier comments from Anirudhs uncle Y G Mahendran, who described the proposed marriage as a sure thing Wedding speculation surrounding music composer A

Highlights Kalyani Priyadarshan has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , which has begun filming in Mumbai The post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is being directed by Jai Mehta and is planned on a large scale Producer Hansal Mehta says the film is an original story developed around Jai Mehtas vision Kalyani Priyadarshan is moving from the fantasy world of Lokah into a very different kind of cinematic universe. The actor has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller

Virgin Trains has secured regulatory approval for up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel. The proposed routes would connect London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from October 2030. The company plans to invest 700m and create about 400 UK jobs. Virgin Trains has taken a significant step towards challenging Eurostars long-standing grip on cross-Channel passenger rail, securing track access approval for new services between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030. The

Highlights Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi advertisements The regulator says the campaigns may indirectly promote a pan masala product associated with the Vimal brand The actors have been asked to remove the advertisements from social media and explain their endorsements within 15 days Indias pan masala market was estimated at around 3.7 billion last year, based on the reported $5 billion va

UK consumer confidence fell to 42.9 in August from 43.4 in July. Job security dropped to its lowest level since April 2023. Household finances improved slightly, while the technology sector continued to report stronger confidence. UK consumer confidence weakened in August as concerns over job security reached their lowest point in more than three years. The S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index fell to 42.9 from 43.4 in July. A reading below 50 indicates that households remain broadly negative

Highlights Anurag Kashyap has spoken candidly about his relationship with Shubhra Shetty and their 20-year age difference The filmmaker admitted there was a point when he tried to distance himself from her because he became increasingly conscious of their age gap Kashyap said he is happy in the relationship and does not want to lose what they have built together Anurag Kashyap has opened up about the insecurities he once experienced in his relationship with Shubhra Shetty, admitting that their 2

A crash involving three heavy goods vehicles and a car has closed part of the M6 in Staffordshire. National Highways said the crash happened at about 04:00 BST between junctions 15 and 16, heading north. Police, fire and ambulance services were called to the scene. National Highways described it as a very serious collision and said the closure could be lengthy, reported BBC. It said the section of the motorway was expected to remain closed for some time and diversions had been set up. The southb

Key Highlights: The Hundred crowns its 2026 men's and women's champions at Lord's this Sunday, 16 August, with the women's final at 2.15pm and the men's at 6pm. This is the first season where IPL-linked owners have taken operational control of English teams: Mumbai Indians now own MI London, Sunrisers Hyderabad own Sunrisers Leeds, and Manchester Super Giants are Adani-backed. Trent Rockets topped both the men's and women's group tables outright, meaning they're already through to both finals wi

Key Highlights: SKIMS has opened its first European flagship store, a 12,000 square foot site on London's Regent Street, its biggest single move into the UK market to date. The store was designed by Rafael de Crdenas, the same architect behind SKIMS' New York flagship, and features a nude sculpture by longtime collaborator Vanessa Beecroft. The opening lands in the same summer Kardashian's relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been playing out publicly across Britain, from the Co

Highlights The inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK will celebrate Indian cinema with three restored classics across England this October. Sangam , Kabhi Kabhie and Dil Chahta Hai will screen across eight Showcase Cinemas. Each screening will feature a special Filmy Sing-Along Medley before the film. Classic Hindi cinema is getting a big-screen revival in the UK, with the inaugural South Asian Film Festival UK set to bring three much-loved films back to cinemas this October. Supported by the B

Highlights Gillian Anderson has addressed the controversy surrounding Raynor Winns memoir The Salt Path , which inspired the film. The actor said the allegations emerged at a difficult time for the films US release and described the situation as something that sucked. Jason Isaacs has also defended the film, saying much of it is still completely valid. Gillian Anderson has spoken for the first time about the controversy surrounding The Salt Path , admitting that the allegations surrounding the m

For the British Asian diaspora and global film audiences, the final five months of 2026 offer an unprecedented slate. The lines between Western blockbusters and Eastern mega-hits have completely blurred, with both vying for premium IMAX screens across the UK. From returning sci-fi masterpieces to historical Bollywood grandeur, here is the definitive countdown of the 10 most anticipated movies still to come in 2026and our verdict on which film will claim the ultimate box office crown. 10. Godzill

Highlights Excel Entertainment will present and distribute Half in Hindi across North India in association with AA Films. The Toronto International Film Festival Midnight Madness selection marks Excel's first Malayalam-language acquisition. The vampire action thriller is planned for a pan-India release in five languages. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment has come on board to present and distribute the Hindi version of Malayalam vampire thriller Half across North India, ahea

Highlights The first trailer for Awarapan 2 sees Emraan Hashmi reprise his role as Shivam nearly two decades after the original film. Shabana Azmi appears to play the film's antagonist, while Disha Patani makes a brief appearance. The sequel is set to release in cinemas on 14 August. Emraan Hashmi has returned as Shivam in the first trailer for Awarapan 2 , with the sequel teasing a darker chapter for the cult-favourite character nearly 20 years after the original film's release. Directed by Nit

Raleigh owner Accell has begun insolvency proceedings after failing to secure a buyer. The Dutch bicycle group said it had exhausted all options to continue operating in its current form. The move leaves the future of the 138-year-old Raleigh brand in the hands of administrators. The company behind Britain's historic Raleigh bicycle brand has entered insolvency proceedings after failing to secure a buyer, casting fresh uncertainty over the future of one of the country's best-known cycling names.

Highlights Ramayana 's English trailer has drawn attention for its AI-powered lip-sync technology, Brahma AI. Fans praised the technology for matching actors' lip movements with English dialogue while retaining their original voices. Some viewers believe the innovation could transform how films are released worldwide. The English trailer for Ramayana has put the spotlight on Brahma AI, the artificial intelligence-powered lip-sync technology behind the film's multilingual release, with fans descr