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Meet Daniel Kretinsky, The Enigmatic Czech Billionaire And Royal Mail's New Boss
Despite his vast business empire and estimated $9 billion fortune, Daniel Kretinsky maintains a relatively low international profile.
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Explained: How The British Empire Robbed India Of $45 Trillion
During the nearly two-century-long rule over India between 1757 and 1947, the British Empire exploited the country's resources, wealth, and people.
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Is Great Britain Still Great? Millions Face Hunger As Poverty Crisis Escalates
The once-dominant British Empire has seen its global influence wane significantly, with India now surpassing the UK as the world's fifth-largest economy.
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Jacob Rothschild, Key Member Of Family Bank Empire, Dies At 87
British financier Jacob Rothschild, a prominent member of the Rothschild banking empire and philanthropist, has died at the age of 87, his family announced Monday.
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Ex Boss Of Britain's Post Office Returns Royal Honour. Here's Why
The former boss of Britain's Post Office said on Tuesday she will return a royal honour received from Queen Elizabeth II as public anger mounts over a miscarriage of justice scandal.
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Sculptor Creates Artwork In Eye Of The Needle Using An Eyelash As Paintbrush
Willard Wigan said he chose the difficult sculpture because he wanted to bring "light to the world".
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British Poet And 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Benjamin Zephaniah Dies At 65
British poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who famously rejected an honour from Queen Elizabeth II over Britain's empire and links to slavery, died on Thursday at the age of 65, his family said.
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Hamas Attacked Israel Over Mosque In Jerusalem, Once Liberated By Indian Soldiers
Over 100 years ago, during the First World War, Indian soldiers helped win the city for the British who defeated the Ottoman Empire.
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India-Born Author Nandini Das Wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
India-born author Nandini Das won 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a leading international non-fiction prize worth GBP 25,000, for her book Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire'.
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Indian-Origin Chef Among Awardees' Invite List For King Charles' Coronation
An Indian-origin chef, who works with a senior citizens charity in the UK, is among the British Empire Medal (BEM) winners on the royal invitation list for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation ceremony in London next month.
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Former Uzbekistan President's Daughter Built $243 Million Property Empire, Here's How
Ms Karimova was jailed in December 2017 when it was later revealed that she had been imprisoned on suspicion of corruption while her father was still in power.
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1957 Debate Video Shows Indian Students Slamming British Rule. Shashi Tharoor Reacts
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to the same and said that that the speaker (Mr Gopinath) is "retired & living in undeserved anonymity."
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Indian-Origin Charity Worker Receives Honour From Buckingham Palace
An Indian-origin businessman and charity worker has collected his Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.
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Moeen Ali's OBE About More Than "Runs And Wickets"
Moeen Ali was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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Hyderabad-Based Cancer Surgeon Conferred With Prestigious UK Honour
Hyderabad-based Dr P Raghu Ram was conferred with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday, making him one of the youngest surgeons of Indian origin in over 100 years to get the honour. On behalf of Queen Elizabeth
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Meet Daniel Kretinsky, The Enigmatic Czech Billionaire And Royal Mail's New Boss
Despite his vast business empire and estimated $9 billion fortune, Daniel Kretinsky maintains a relatively low international profile.
-
Explained: How The British Empire Robbed India Of $45 Trillion
During the nearly two-century-long rule over India between 1757 and 1947, the British Empire exploited the country's resources, wealth, and people.
-
Is Great Britain Still Great? Millions Face Hunger As Poverty Crisis Escalates
The once-dominant British Empire has seen its global influence wane significantly, with India now surpassing the UK as the world's fifth-largest economy.
-
Jacob Rothschild, Key Member Of Family Bank Empire, Dies At 87
British financier Jacob Rothschild, a prominent member of the Rothschild banking empire and philanthropist, has died at the age of 87, his family announced Monday.
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Ex Boss Of Britain's Post Office Returns Royal Honour. Here's Why
The former boss of Britain's Post Office said on Tuesday she will return a royal honour received from Queen Elizabeth II as public anger mounts over a miscarriage of justice scandal.
-
Sculptor Creates Artwork In Eye Of The Needle Using An Eyelash As Paintbrush
Willard Wigan said he chose the difficult sculpture because he wanted to bring "light to the world".
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British Poet And 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Benjamin Zephaniah Dies At 65
British poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who famously rejected an honour from Queen Elizabeth II over Britain's empire and links to slavery, died on Thursday at the age of 65, his family said.
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Hamas Attacked Israel Over Mosque In Jerusalem, Once Liberated By Indian Soldiers
Over 100 years ago, during the First World War, Indian soldiers helped win the city for the British who defeated the Ottoman Empire.
-
India-Born Author Nandini Das Wins 2023 British Academy Book Prize
India-born author Nandini Das won 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a leading international non-fiction prize worth GBP 25,000, for her book Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire'.
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Indian-Origin Chef Among Awardees' Invite List For King Charles' Coronation
An Indian-origin chef, who works with a senior citizens charity in the UK, is among the British Empire Medal (BEM) winners on the royal invitation list for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation ceremony in London next month.
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Former Uzbekistan President's Daughter Built $243 Million Property Empire, Here's How
Ms Karimova was jailed in December 2017 when it was later revealed that she had been imprisoned on suspicion of corruption while her father was still in power.
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1957 Debate Video Shows Indian Students Slamming British Rule. Shashi Tharoor Reacts
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to the same and said that that the speaker (Mr Gopinath) is "retired & living in undeserved anonymity."
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Indian-Origin Charity Worker Receives Honour From Buckingham Palace
An Indian-origin businessman and charity worker has collected his Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.
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Moeen Ali's OBE About More Than "Runs And Wickets"
Moeen Ali was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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Hyderabad-Based Cancer Surgeon Conferred With Prestigious UK Honour
Hyderabad-based Dr P Raghu Ram was conferred with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday, making him one of the youngest surgeons of Indian origin in over 100 years to get the honour. On behalf of Queen Elizabeth
