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Adolescence Scripts History As First Streaming Show To Top UK TV Ratings
Adolescence is a British crime drama miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini
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Shaheed Diwas 2025: India Remembers Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru
Shaheed Diwas 2025: This day commemorates the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, who were executed by the British on March 23, 1931.
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Oscars 2025: BLACKPINK's Lisa Scripts History As First K-Pop Idol To Perform
BLACKPINK's Lisa performed alongside British singer Raye and American rapper Doja Cat at the Oscars 2025.
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The Waking of a Nation OTT Release Date: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Series Premieres on SonyLIV
SonyLIV’s The Waking of a Nation, premiering March 7, delves into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the conspiracy surrounding it. Featuring Taaruk Raina in the lead, the six-episode series presents a gripping legal drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule. Directed by Ram Madhvani, known for Neerja and Aarya, the show blends histo...
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After Vishal Dadlani, Vivek Agnihotri And Antara Mitra React To Jasleen Royal's Opening Act At Coldplay Concert: "Auto-Tuned, Instagram-Generated Singers"
Jasleen made history as the first Indian artist to open for the British band
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Tanker Hit By Houthis Salvaged, Red Sea Disaster Averted
A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avert what could have been one of the largest oil spills in recorded history has been completed, British maritime security company Ambrey and Greece have said.
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Donald Trump To Make History With Two State Visits Hosted By Britain's Royal Family
The move is seen as an attempt to strengthen ties between the UK and the US, with British diplomats hopeful that Trump's admiration for the Royal Family will play a significant role in fostering a closer relationship between the two nations.
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British Man Wins Rs 1800 Crore In Lottery, Third Largest Jackpot In UK's History
A British man has won the third-largest lottery prize ever, claiming a £177 million (Rs 1804.16 crore) EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity
A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK.
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Nasser Hussain Praises Moeen Ali As Inspirational Following Retirement
Moeen Ali made history as the first British Asian to captain England in a T20I match against Australia in 2020 and has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler.
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UK Polls Set To Deliver More Diverse Parliament, Many British Indian MPs
The UK general election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the country's history, including in the number of parliamentarians of Indian heritage likely to be elected from across the nation.
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Sunny Singh Gill Set To Become First Referee Of Indian Descent In Premier League
Sunny Singh Gill will script history at Selhurst Park on Saturday when he becomes the first Indian-origin and British South Asian to referee in an English Premier League fixture.
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What Happened In Lockerbie Bombing? UK's Worst Terror Attack 35 Years Ago
35 years ago this week the deadliest terror attack in British history took place when Pan Am Flight 103 from London to New York exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie and killed all 259 passengers and crew on board and 11 people on the ground.
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Adolescence Scripts History As First Streaming Show To Top UK TV Ratings
Adolescence is a British crime drama miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham and directed by Philip Barantini
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Shaheed Diwas 2025: India Remembers Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru
Shaheed Diwas 2025: This day commemorates the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, who were executed by the British on March 23, 1931.
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Oscars 2025: BLACKPINK's Lisa Scripts History As First K-Pop Idol To Perform
BLACKPINK's Lisa performed alongside British singer Raye and American rapper Doja Cat at the Oscars 2025.
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The Waking of a Nation OTT Release Date: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Series Premieres on SonyLIV
SonyLIV’s The Waking of a Nation, premiering March 7, delves into the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the conspiracy surrounding it. Featuring Taaruk Raina in the lead, the six-episode series presents a gripping legal drama set against the backdrop of British colonial rule. Directed by Ram Madhvani, known for Neerja and Aarya, the show blends histo...
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After Vishal Dadlani, Vivek Agnihotri And Antara Mitra React To Jasleen Royal's Opening Act At Coldplay Concert: "Auto-Tuned, Instagram-Generated Singers"
Jasleen made history as the first Indian artist to open for the British band
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Tanker Hit By Houthis Salvaged, Red Sea Disaster Averted
A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avert what could have been one of the largest oil spills in recorded history has been completed, British maritime security company Ambrey and Greece have said.
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Donald Trump To Make History With Two State Visits Hosted By Britain's Royal Family
The move is seen as an attempt to strengthen ties between the UK and the US, with British diplomats hopeful that Trump's admiration for the Royal Family will play a significant role in fostering a closer relationship between the two nations.
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British Man Wins Rs 1800 Crore In Lottery, Third Largest Jackpot In UK's History
A British man has won the third-largest lottery prize ever, claiming a £177 million (Rs 1804.16 crore) EuroMillions jackpot in Tuesday's draw.
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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British Indian Teen Completes Solo English Channel Swim For Charity
A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting against childhood hunger across India and the UK.
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Nasser Hussain Praises Moeen Ali As Inspirational Following Retirement
Moeen Ali made history as the first British Asian to captain England in a T20I match against Australia in 2020 and has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler.
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UK Polls Set To Deliver More Diverse Parliament, Many British Indian MPs
The UK general election is expected to deliver the most diverse Parliament in the country's history, including in the number of parliamentarians of Indian heritage likely to be elected from across the nation.
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Sunny Singh Gill Set To Become First Referee Of Indian Descent In Premier League
Sunny Singh Gill will script history at Selhurst Park on Saturday when he becomes the first Indian-origin and British South Asian to referee in an English Premier League fixture.
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What Happened In Lockerbie Bombing? UK's Worst Terror Attack 35 Years Ago
35 years ago this week the deadliest terror attack in British history took place when Pan Am Flight 103 from London to New York exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie and killed all 259 passengers and crew on board and 11 people on the ground.
