Director duo Raj and DK took up Citadel: Honey Bunny at a time when they were already working on three shows. The Family Man season 1 had not released, season 2 was in development, they had already pitched Farzi to Amazon when Jennifer Salke from Amazon Studios made them an offer they could not refuse. Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals she has made martial arts training part of her daily life because you never know what the creators might throw her way. Directors Raj and DK, writer Sita Menon and Samantha discuss Citadel: Honey Bunny, Varun Dhawan and Govinda with Mayank Shekhar in London
09 November,2024 12:01 AM IST
On October 27, thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, to celebrate Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights. The event featured speeches from Mayor Sadiq Khan, who highlighted unity and the triumph of good over evil. Attendees enjoyed diverse performances and food stalls, showcasing London's multicultural spirit. Rikki Gupta noted the global mix of people celebrating together, while Prasad Kolas emphasized the city's inclusivity. Organizers estimated that around 10,000 people attended this 23rd annual Diwali celebration, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures in London. The festive atmosphere brought together individuals from various backgrounds, creating a joyous and vibrant community celebration. Watch video for more
28 October,2024 04:21 PM IST
UAE’s first Hindu temple is in the making in Abu Dhabi. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Abu Dhabi is being built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Temple on February 14, 2024. The project for the construction of the Temple was launched in 2018. PM Modi unveiled a model of the traditional stone temple as well. The Temple is a reflection of the graciousness of Govt of UAE, which has gifted 17 acres of land to it. The first will act as a catalyst for the flourishment of humanitarian values and harmony between the two nations. In addition to 3.5 million Indians, who have made UAE their second home, every Indian around the world, is eagerly awaiting the completion of the Temple.
30 December,2023 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid row between India and Canada over killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar, Indian diplomat was heckled in Scotland. Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a Gurudwara in Glasgow. A video has been doing rounds on social media where a man was seen blocking Doraiswami from entering the Glasgow Gurudwara. Instead of getting into an argument, the Indian High Commissioner decided to leave in his car. The issue has been raised with the UK Foreign Office and also the police, according to sources. Sharply reacting to the incident, Sikh leaders from BJP slammed the pro-Khalistanis and said that anyone can enter a Gurdwara. This is not the first time that an Indian diplomat has faced such misbehavior. Earlier this year as well, Indian diplomats in Canada and UK have been openly threatened. UK High Commission was vandalized by Khalistani radicals in London in March. Notably, UK PM Rishi Sunak during his visit to India for G20 said he won’t tolerate extremism in the country
30 September,2023 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai
Indian actor Sunny Deol attended a special screening of the highly successful Bollywood movie 'Gadar 2' on August 22 at Vue cinema in London's Leicester Square. The event featured a warm reception with energetic dhol beats, and Sunny Deol even joined in the celebration by dancing to the beats. Sunny Deol reflected on the impact of the original Gadar film, stating that despite initial hesitation to create a sequel, the concept resonated with the team during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized his desire to savor the present moment and take things step by step in his career. Sunny Deol also expressed his aspiration to contribute to the cinema landscape with movies that captivate audiences with grandeur and meaningful values, aligning with the desires of contemporary moviegoers.
22 August,2023 03:04 PM IST
A day ahead of the International Day of Yoga 2023, people performed yoga at Trafalgar square in London. The event was organised by the Indian High Commission and the mayor of London. Apart from the Indian diaspora, a number of foreign nationals also took part in the event. Author Amish Tripathi also participated in the event and shared his experience. Every year, International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. This year, the International Day of Yoga celebrations will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on June 21.
20 June,2023 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down outside a Gurdwara in Canada's Surrey on June 18. Hailing from Jalandhar in Punjab, Nijjar was wanted in India by the National Investigation Agency. As per Vancouver Sun, IHIT will work closely with Canada’s spy agency on this case of “targeted murder”. Notably, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is Canada’s largest homicide unit responsible for suspicious deaths. Nijjar’s lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun told Postmedia that Nijjar was warned about threats on his life earlier.
20 June,2023 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai
Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda who was a close aide of separatist Amritpal Singh died in England’s Birmingham on 15th June. As per his family based in Punjab's Moga, the reason behind his death is not confirmed yet. Meanwhile, former Akal Thakhat Jathedar Jasveer Singh Rode suspected some conspiracy behind Khanda’s death. Singh claimed that nobody dies of blood cancer so soon and Khanda was given slow poison by unknown people. Avtar Singh Khanda had orchestrated the KhalistanI protest outside Indian High Commission in London on March 19th. He was the son of the slain KLF terrorist Kulwant Singh.
16 June,2023 03:51 PM IST
India’s dream to lift an ICC title remains intact as it lost the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on June 11. India lost the second edition of the WTC by a huge margin of 210 runs failing to chase 444 runs in the fourth innings. Fans were very much disappointed with the team’s performance in ovals.
12 June,2023 10:53 AM IST | Mumbai
The stage is all set for the ICC World Test Championship Final in London. Indian fans were seen cheering for Team India outside The Oval. The team buses arrived at the stadium and the fans were overwhelmed. India will take on Australia in the final.
07 June,2023 04:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
