May 2025 – Page 24

Brazil sues China’s BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions on build site

A BYD showroom (file photo: AP) RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labor conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP Thursday.The case concerns 220 Chinese workers found last December in conditions “analogous to slavery” […]

Inside Prakriti Foundation’s Festival of Sacred Music

Prakriti Foundation’s Festival of Sacred Music (Thiruvaiyaru on the Cauvery), the 12th in a remarkable series initiated by cultural catalyst Ranvir Shah, took place this February in Thanjavur and Thirupugalur in Tamil Nadu. Festivals of sacred music are now popping up all over: there is an impressive annual one in Fez, Morocco; another on the […]

‘Going to change the whole game plan’: Father-daughter wine company gives legal blow to Trump’s tariffs

A tiny New York-based wine importer has found itself at the centre of a major legal victory over US President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs, after a landmark court ruling that could reshape America’s approach to international trade.VOS Selections, a small business run by father-and-daughter duo Victor and Chloe Schwartz, led a lawsuit that resulted […]

Actor Roshan Mathew discusses the creation of the Malayalam play Bye Bye Bypass, the process and what the team behind it means to him

Actor Roshan Mathew’s sophomore directorial play Bye Bye Bypass, co-written with actor Shruti Ramachandran and screen writer and creative director Francis Thomas, is about a set of cousins of the Athimootil family, who lose their ancestral home to the construction of a bypass. The Malayalam play has been inspired by Roshan’s own, similar experience, which, […]

PBKS vs RCB: Punjab set unwanted IPL record after 101 all-out in Qualifier 1

The Punjab Kings recorded the second-lowest total in the history of IPL playoffs as Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood ran riot in Mullanpur in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, May 29. Suyash and Hazlewood picked up three wickets each as PBKS posted 101 runs in 14.1 overs as the batting order completely collapsed on the day […]

Sidhu Moosewala’s mother breaks down at prayer meeting on his 3rd death anniversary in Punjab 3 : Bollywood News

Fans of Sidhu Moosewala gathered in Punjab’s Mansa district on Thursday to commemorate the singer’s third death anniversary. A prayer meeting took place at the farmhouse where Moosewala’s remains were cremated. The singer’s family, along with others, also participated in the event. Sidhu Moosewala’s mother breaks down at prayer meeting on his 3rd death anniversary […]

LinkedIn co-founder slammed for his reaction to Trump halting student visas: ‘We’ve completely forgotten how…’

Reid Hoffman criticized Trump’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman was panned on social media for his reaction to the US administration’s decision to stall all visa interviews for the time being. While the state department said that the decision was taken to decide on expanding the […]

Meghan Markle ‘invisible’ to Montecito community? Neighbours complain the couple hasn’t tried to ‘fit in’

Since stepping away from royal life in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have settled California their home — but their neighbours say the couple have shown little interest in becoming part of the local community.Richard Mineards, a local journalist, told the Daily Mail that while the Duke of Sussex is known to be warm […]

Aparshakti Khurana drops soulful new single ‘Lafzaan’, a year after ‘Zaroor’ : Bollywood News

Aparshakti Khurana returns with his latest single, ‘Lafzaan’, a track that delves into the quiet, unspoken emotions of love. Coming a year after the success of ‘Zaroor’, the new release showcases another side of the multitalented performer’s musical journey. Aparshakti Khurana drops soulful new single ‘Lafzaan’, a year after ‘Zaroor’ Excited and joyous in equal […]

TV star Reem Shaikh buys BMW X1 worth Rs. 60 Lakh at 22 1 : Bollywood News

Reem Shaikh, a rising star in the television industry, has recently treated herself to a stylish new ride—a BMW X1 valued at nearly Rs. 60 lakh. At only 22 years old, the actress is already achieving major milestones, and her latest purchase has sparked celebrations among her fans and friends. TV star Reem Shaikh buys […]