KNIGHTHOOD
Gareth Southgate to receive knighthood after England's performance at Euro 2024? Here's what we know
England boss Gareth Southgate may receive a knighthood this time around as England are a heartbeat away from clinching the Euro 2024 title. According to reports, Southgate was on the verge of being called 'Sir' last time during Euro 2020, but this time, the chances look much higher for a knighthood.
Andy Murray is getting set to say farewell to Wimbledon before retirement (probably)
If this is indeed the end for Andy Murray at Wimbledon, he will be celebrated and remembered for various reasons. The 37-year-old from Scotland, given his history, has left fans divided on whether they believe he will never return. Murray decided he was not ready to play singles due to recent surgery to remove a cyst on his spine. However, he was scheduled to compete in men's doubles with his older brother, Jamie, at Centre Court on Thursday.
Real-life Indiana Jones passes away at 94
Schuyler Jones, a globe-trotting American anthropologist and adventurer whose exploits drew comparisons to iconic movie character Indiana Jones, has died.
Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood following 'Oppenheimer' success
British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, renowned for his acclaimed films like 'Interstellar' and 'Inception,' is set to receive a knighthood from Britain for his contributions to the film industry, particularly for his recent success with the historical drama 'Oppenheimer.' Nolan's wife and film producer Emma Thomas will also be honored with a damehood. The announcement came as part of a list of honours recommended by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which included other notable figures from various fields such as tech industry leaders, AI advisers, and Conservative politicians.
View: How titles helped the British monarchy thrive
The British TV serials Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister were a hit in India. Sunil Mittal of Bharti Enterprises received an honorary knighthood, raising questions about Indian citizens accepting British titles post-independence. The British Empire used titles to reward and bind Indian rulers.
Beware of the Ides of March & book some profit in midcaps; gung-ho on 4 FMCG stocks: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin suggests investing in Nestle, Bata, Patanjali, and Marico as rural incomes recover. He believes the telecom sector will see higher ARPUs and recommends telecom stocks. He is positive on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak, and RBL Bank. Bhasin also warns: "Around the 15th of March, we could be in for some volatility. Take some money home, especially in the midcaps."
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It's time to rationalise and repair telecom tariffs: Sunil Mittal, Bharti Airtel
Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Enterprises, receives an honorary Knighthood for his contributions to UK and India business relations. In an interview, Mittal discusses Bharti Airtel, investment in 5G spectrum, rationalizing tariffs, India-UK economic ties, and the challenges faced by India's telecom industry. He says: "We need more investments into fibres, infrastructure and rural areas. Eventually be ready for 6G as well."
Sunil Bharti Mittal becomes first Indian to be awarded an Honorary Knighthood from King Charles III
Sunil Mittal, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been awarded Honorary Knighthood, becoming the first Indian citizen to receive this honor. King Charles III conferred Mittal with the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) for his contributions to advancing India-UK business relations.
Bharti chairman Sunil Mittal knighted by Britain’s King Charles
Mittal was awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE). The KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.
Rock legend Mick Jagger shares a 'thank you, India' note. PM Modi replies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reacted to Jagger's post, saying, "‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’, but India is a land brimming with seekers, offering solace and ‘Satisfaction’ to all."
David Beckham dines with King Charles to explore charity ambassador role after cutting ties with Prince Harry
Former England football icon David Beckham is scheduled to have an audience with King Charles to discuss the possibility of assuming the role of a celebrity ambassador for a royal charity. This significant development comes in the wake of his estrangement from Prince Harry.
Teachers' Day 2023: Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a renowned philosopher and teacher who served as the Vice President and later as the President of India. Here are some interesting facts about the man in whose honour we celebrate Teachers' Day every year on September 5.
Teachers' Day: A Glimpse into the inspiring journey and lesser-know facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Teacher's Day on September 5th celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was not only a renowned teacher and philosopher but also the second President of independent India. Dr. Radhakrishnan believed in the transformative power of education and its role in shaping society. He bridged the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies and authored several books on philosophy and religion. In 1962, he suggested observing his birthday as Teachers' Day to honor all teachers, a tradition that continues today.
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards' statues unveiled in Dartford. All you need to know
Rock'n'roll icons Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' statues were unveiled in Dartford, Kent. The sculptures, commissioned by the Dartford Borough Council, capture the essence of the duo during a live performance.
Grayson Perry becomes 'Sir', receives knighthood from Prince William
Grayson Perry received knighthood on Wednesday. Sir Grayson is best known for ceramic works.
UK MPs endorse report against Boris Johnson over 'partygate'
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been found to have deliberately misled Parliament by denying Downing Street lockdown law-breaching parties. MPs approved the Privileges Committee's report condemning Johnson by 354 votes to seven. Some Tory MPs backed Johnson, while critics said MPs must be seen to hold their own to account to show "not one rule for them and another for us". It was revealed that Johnson had denied that lockdown rules were broken within government quarters when questioned in Parliament earlier.
Indian-origin medics, professionals on King Charles III's first Birthday Honours List
Professor Prokar Dasgupta, Foundation Professor of Surgery, King's Health Partners and Chair in Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation at King's College London has also been conferred with an OBE for services to surgery and science.
Queen’s lead guitarist Brian May gets knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
Brian May, the iconic musician and animal rights activist, was bestowed with knighthood by King Charles III at an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.
Jim Ratcliffe looks to buy Manchester United. See who is he
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is one of the UK’s richest men, is looking to buy the football club he supported as a boy.
Crown Prosecution Service to review evidence unearthed by police against King Charles’s charity in alleged cash-for-honours scandal
After the media reports about the involvement of King Charles’s confidant in a cash-for-honours scandal surfaced, the police have come up with a series of evidence in the matter.
Sir Gavin Williamson - Who is he and why is he in news?
Sir Gavin Williamson has been involved in many eyebrow-raising moments. Former defence and education secretary Gavin Williamson has left the Cabinet for the third time after accusations about his past behaviour hit the press. His political career has rarely been far from controversy.
Rabindranath Tagore death anniversary: Date, significance and lesser-known facts about him
His collection of poems, Gitanjali, created a paradigm shift in Bengali literature, while his songs did the same to Bengali music. On the 82nd anniversary of his passing, we look at some lesser-known facts of his life.
Euan Blair son of former UK Prime Minister was awarded MBE just 6 months after father Tony Blair was awarded a knighthood
Euan Blair, son of the former prime minister of the UK, Tony Blair recently received the honor of being awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to education
Numerous hits, awards and a knighthood later, Paul McCartney now gets own set of Royal Mail stamps
Britain's Royal Mail will issue a set of 12 stamps depicting McCartney and his work.
Pakistan court warns Sharif on plea challenging his 'knighthood'
Federal government counsel Nadeem Anjum told the court yesterday that the government needed more time to reply on the petition.
Indian-origin cancer researcher knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Harpal Singh Kumar, the chief executive of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), has been honoured for services to cancer research.
British Indian physicist Tejinder Virdee accorded knighthood by Queen
An Indian-origin physicist, best known for his work on the Large Hadron Collider experiment, has been accorded an honorary knighthood
Indian-origin scientist Ramakrishnan honoured with knighthood
V. Ramakrishnan, India-born US citizen whose pioneering work in molecular biology won him the 2009 Nobel Prize, has been honoured with a knighthood.
Gordon Brown 'blocked Steve Jobs' knighthood over grudge'
Former British Premier Gordon Brown allegedly blocked an honorary knighthood for Apple's ailing founder Steve Jobs some two years back over personal grudge, a media report said.
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