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Edwin Lutyens of Britain might be alien, but Lutyens of Delhi is Indian

Edwin Lutyens of Britain might be alien, but Lutyens of Delhi is Indian

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Whenever I meet a bureaucrat from Delhi who works in any of Edwin Lutyens’ buildings, I ask them what they think about Lutyens. “Iconic” is a ubiquitous response. It is not an exaggeration. Lutyens’ Central Vista is indeed an icon for the Indian Republic — refreshed and ritualised regularly through the Republic Day Parade, Independence Day decorations, and oath-taking ceremonies for new governments. This deep identification with Lutyens’ buildings is not limited to statist psyches. In a clear contrast to Corbusier’s brutalist Chandigarh — built by the independent Indian government — Lutyens’ buildings resonate deeply with Indians. And unlike architects who adore Chandigarh, people do not have to be taught to admire Lutyens. The pictures of khadi-clad crowds on the North and South blocks on August 15, 1947, the millions of tourists and locals who visit India Gate yearly and record those visits in family albums, and the charged civic debate around the Central Vista project, are evidence that people of India at large consider Lutyens’ architecture as their own heritage — not as alien, …

Curling controversy widens as Britain is accused of the same infraction as Canada

Curling controversy widens as Britain is accused of the same infraction as Canada

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row. In the ninth end of Britain’s round-robin game against Germany, officials said Scottish curler Bobby Lammie had touched a stone after releasing it down the ice. Such “double-touching” is against the rules. Britain won the match 9-4. Until Sunday, the allegations had been limited to Canadian curlers, who represent one of the world’s most fervent fan bases. The controversy began Friday night with an allegation against the Canadian men by their Swedish opponents; a day later, a stone was removed from the Canadian women’s match against Switzerland. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show both Canadian curlers double-touching the rocks but both teams denied wrongdoing. On Saturday, World Curling directed two umpires to move between the four matches during each round, monitoring play. That policy was in place when …

Tom Stoppard leaves ‘majestic body’ of intellectual work

Tom Stoppard leaves ‘majestic body’ of intellectual work

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LONDON, – Tom Stoppard, one of Britain’s best-known playwrights, has died at the age of 88. Below are some tributes and reactions. Tom Stoppard leaves ‘majestic body’ of intellectual work MICK JAGGER “Tom Stoppard was my favourite playwright. He leaves us with a majestic body of intellectual and amusing work. I will always miss him.” UNITED AGENTS Stoppard’s agent said it was an honour to work with him. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved client and friend, Tom Stoppard, has died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language.” THEATRE CRITIC MARK SHENTON “For over 50, 60 years he’s dominated the theatre,” Shenton told Sky News. “And the cinema as well. He had a phenomenal impact. He was probably Britain’s leading playwright.” UK WRITERS’ TRADE UNION “We are so sad to learn of the death of Tom Stoppard,” The Writers’ Guild …

UK train mass stabbing: Amid panic, PM Starmer, Home Secy Mahmood, police still silent on key aspect

UK train mass stabbing: Amid panic, PM Starmer, Home Secy Mahmood, police still silent on key aspect

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Published on Nov 02, 2025 10:33 am IST At least 9 people were hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire, England on Nov 1. The attack occurred on a London-bound train headed to Huntingdon, prompting a major emergency response and the arrest of two suspects. Counterterrorism officers have joined the investigation, with authorities urging the public to avoid speculation about motives. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “appalling and deeply concerning,” thanking emergency services for their swift action and asking residents to follow police advice. Rail services in the area remain heavily disrupted as the investigation continues.   News / Videos / UK train mass stabbing: Amid panic, PM Starmer, Home Secy Mahmood, police still silent on key aspect Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Cricket Scotland, ECB in Talks Over Forming Combined Britain Team at LA28

Cricket Scotland, ECB in Talks Over Forming Combined Britain Team at LA28

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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland have begun their discussions over forming a combined Britain team ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after 128 years, featuring six teams each in men’s and women’s competitions in the 20-over format. England has secured second and third in the women’s and men’s T20 rankings, respectively. Scotland is not in the top 10 in either category. “We have a really good working relationship with the ECB, so we have been in talks with them, and (we’re) in the process of establishing a Team GB cricket entity,” said the Scottish board’s chief executive Trudy Lindblade. “That’s what’s required by the British Olympic Association (BOA) for a British team to compete at the Olympic Games. So it’s really interesting, the six teams for us, we would have an opportunity through the GB concept… Scotland Cricket Team (image: x) “So, exciting times, and we’ll continue to liaise with the ECB and our colleagues at LA 2028 and ICC. It will be …

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics cricket: Talks on between ECB and Cricket Scotland for Great Britain team | Cricket News

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics cricket: Talks on between ECB and Cricket Scotland for Great Britain team | Cricket News

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Days after LA Olympics authorities finalised the venue for cricket and announced that the sport will have six teams each in men’s and women’s cricket, talks between England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Scotland have begun to establish Great Britain teams to play in the cricket event in the LA Olympics in 2028. With cricket making its return after it was last played in the 1900 Paris Olympics, an event where Great Britain had won the final, the same concept of having Great Britain cricket teams in Olympics has started taking shape. “We have a really good working relationship with the ECB, so we have been in talks with them and [we’re] in the process of establishing a Team GB cricket entity. That’s what’s required by the British Olympic Association (BOA) for a British team to compete at the Olympic Games.” Cricket Scotland Chief Executive Officer Trudy Lindblade told BBC Radio 4. Olympic cricket events at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be played as a six-team T20 Tournament for both men …

Kesari 2: Britain is yet to apologise for the horrors of Jallianwala Bagh while ‘Hitler’ General Dyer’s family remembers him as an ‘honourable man’ | Bollywood News

Kesari 2: Britain is yet to apologise for the horrors of Jallianwala Bagh while ‘Hitler’ General Dyer’s family remembers him as an ‘honourable man’ | Bollywood News

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Six years ago, Channel 4 decided to put together the great-granddaughter of Reginal Dyer, Caroline Dyer, in the same room as the grandson of one of the survivors of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Dyer was the man responsible for killing thousands of men, women and children when he ordered his troops to shoot at a peaceful gathering on April 13, 1919. Caroline called Dyer an “honourable man” who was liked by the Indians and spoke many Indian languages, as if that absolved him of his crimes against humanity. Throughout the conversation, she laughed off the matter as she called one of the peaceful protestors a “looter”. She repeated that even though she isn’t well-read on the subject, she doesn’t need to be so to defend her great-grandfather. This conversation between the descendants of two people who were on sharply opposing sides wasn’t a debate. If anything, this was a chance for Dyer’s family to apologise for his actions but instead, Caroline came across as someone who couldn’t see beyond the myth of her great-grandfather. But …

Athlete declines to race after being told to pay to represent Great Britain

Athlete declines to race after being told to pay to represent Great Britain

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UK Athletics has asked a Tokyo Olympian to pay to compete for Great Britain at the European Road Running Championships, the BBC reported. Ben Connor, 32, a gold medal winner at the British Athletics Championships in 2019, said he declined to compete in the half-marathon in Leuven, Belgium, while UK Athletics said the fee is ‘likely to be under £500’ and that ‘athletes were aware of the cost when expressing an interest in competing’. According to the BBC, as per UK Athletics selection policy, athletes can be asked to pay upto £1,100 to cover things like travel, accommodation, food, kit and staff. Story continues below this ad “Representing your country is a privilege, and in athletics it is earned via a qualifying process, which while not always perfect, gives everyone the same chances to gain selection,” Connor wrote on Instagram. “Coming from a working class background I don’t like the potential precedent being set where people, especially junior athletes of the future, don’t have the same development or competition opportunities because of finances. I wish …

UK bans imports of some animal products from Hungary, Slovakia after foot-and-mouth case | News Today News

UK bans imports of some animal products from Hungary, Slovakia after foot-and-mouth case | News Today News

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Britain banned imports of cattle, pigs and other animal products from Hungary and Slovakia to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease after a confirmed case in Hungary, the government said in a statement on Friday. As of March 8, travelers would not be able to bring meat, meat products, milk, dairy products, and animal by-products of pigs and ruminants from the two countries, the statement added. “We will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads”, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said, adding that the country will continue to keep the situation under review and work closely with authorities. Story continues below this ad There are no current cases of the livestock disease in Britain. Foot-and-mouth disease poses no danger to humans but causes fever and mouth blisters in cloven-hoofed ruminants such as cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, and outbreaks often lead to trade restrictions. Hungary reported its first case of foot-and-mouth disease in more than 50 years, on a cattle farm in the northwest of the country near the border …

UK Foreign Office On S Jaishankar Security Breach

UK Foreign Office On S Jaishankar Security Breach

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New Delhi: Britain said the police acted swiftly after an incident of breach of security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar happened in London, and warned that “any attempt to intimidate and threaten” is unacceptable. A pro-Khalistani protester attempted to break barricades while others shouted anti-India slogans while Mr Jaishankar came out of Chatham House after an interactive session at the institute, home to the Royal Institute of International Affairs, on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police acted swiftly to address the situation, sources in the UK Foreign Office said, adding they strongly condemn the incident. India has said it expects the host government to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations in such cases and deplored the “misuse of democratic freedoms” by those elements, referring to Khalistanis. “We have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of the external affairs minister to the UK,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. “We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists.” “We deplore the misuse of democratic freedoms by such elements. …