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Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.......

Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken dies in Dehradun at 90

Noted Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken, known for his writings on Indian mountains, rivers, and railways, died here at a hospital on Wednesday night. IMAGE: File image of noted......

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale.Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on......

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

'Men of the calibre of Shri Ramana Maharishi, Satya Sai Baba, Shri Aurobindo -- you don't get that level of excellence in the West.''The quality of Indian saints is unmatched.'Bill Aitken came to......

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School in Mussoorie for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years.'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,'......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

India to emerge as largest scotch market

India is poised to become the largest global scotch whisky market in value and volume terms over the next few years, fuelled by competitive intensity, premiumisation and economic growth, Scotch......

Bharti dials up UK telecom play with $4 bn stake in BT

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, has decided to buy 24.5 per cent equity in BT Group — a move that will make the Indian conglomerate the biggest......

More Scottish energy firms planning India foray

The Indian energy sector may soon get a Scottish boost, with a number of companies from the European country planning to establish offices and manufacturing units in the country to tap growing......

Scottish & Newcastle puts new team in UB

Global beer major Scottish & Newcastle which recently acquired 37.5 per cent stake in United Breweries is getting into the thick of action at UB Group.Lesley Jackson, a key executive from S&N has......

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.''I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to......

Meet Sonakshi's Beau, Zaheer Iqbal

Sonakshi Sinha, who is basking in the success of her hit Netflix show Heeramandi, will reportedly wed her longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal on June 23. The couple have been dating for seven years and......

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much superior content to entertain the horror buff, observes Deepa Gahlot. The horror universe in Hindi cinema has......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

Get A Taste Of Nayanthara On OTT

Stories of friendship, former life and fights against the system dominate OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations./strong> Kho Gaye Hum KahanWhere to watch?......

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

IMAGE: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi submit India's proposal to Commonwealth Sport in London to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, on August 31, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo All but assured......

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers. IMAGE: Martin Zubimendi celebrates with teammates after scoring Spain's second goal in the FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier......

WC: Unhappy GM Nepomniachtchi checks out after shock loss

'...There's nothing to say about the chess aspect... One of those places that you don't feel sad about leaving.' IMAGE: Ian Nepomniachtchi lost to unfancied Indian GM Diptayan Ghosh on Wednesday.......

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain seal World Cup place after Turkey draw IMAGE: Turkey's Baris Alper Yilmaz attempts a shot at goal during the World Cup qualifying match against Turkey, in Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, on......

Europa League: Forest down Porto to end winless run

IMAGE: Nottingham Forest's players celebrate after Morgan Gibbs-White scored the first goal against Porto during the Europa League match at The City Ground, Nottingham, on Thursday. Photograph:......