SARJU KAUL
Chaplin, not MI5, had the last laugh
Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency investigated, without success, for almost six years to ascertain whether actor-director Charlie Chaplin was actually born in France or whether he was a Russian of Jewish origin named Israel Thornstein.
Where did the windfall dream come true?
The East Midlands county in England has been famous till now for its link to Robin Hood and for the Sherwood Forest, but it is more famous now for being home to two sets of lottery winners who won wit
Own a vintage car? Don’t keep it like museum piece
If you owned a vintage car, would you keep it polished in your garage out of the harm’s way? British vintage car enthusiast Geoffrey Herdman, who just returned from a 16-month round-the world-tour on his Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe, says the best way to take care of a vintage car is to drive it regularly like a modern car.
Streep stalls The Artist clean sweep at Bafta
The French silent film, The Artist, swept the British Academy film awards on Sunday night with seven wins, including the best film, best director, best actor and original screenplay prizes.
The Artist award bandwagon was briefly halted by American actress Meryl Streep, who depicted former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron lady, a biopic on Baroness Thatcher’s life. She won the best actress Bafta.
Student’s three Indian flatmates to face charges
Three flatmates of Hyderabad resident J. Praveen Reddy, who recently completed his MBA in London, have been charged with attempted murder by Scotland Yard.
London police yet to reveal motive
The Met police in London did not reveal the reason behind the stabbing of Hyderabad resident J. Praveen Reddy, who recently completed his MBA in London, by his flatmates.
Indian student stabbed in London, is critical
Hyderabad resident Praveen Reddy, an MBA student in London, is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in his heart and lungs.
Elizabeth Taylor collection raises $183.5m
Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary collections of jewellery, haute couture dresses, art and memorabilia have all been sold for a total of $183.5 million after a series of auctions in New Y
Eurofighter not out of contest, says David Cameron
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said in the House of Commons that Eurofighter was not out of contention for the Indian Air Force fighter deal.
“I am very disappointed by what has ha
‘Eurofighter not out of contest’
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said in the House of Commons that Eurofighter was not out of contention for the Indian Air Force fighter deal.
