SARJU KAUL
UK woman claims new Antarctic solo record
British skier Felicity Aston has crossed Antarctica, becoming the first woman in the world to traverse the icy continent alone.
The 33-year-old explorer also set another world record — she became the first person to ski across Antarctica using only her own muscle power. She also became the first British woman to traverse Antarctica.
Internet inspired
Under the Hawthorn Tree, a tragic love story set during the Cultural Revolution in China, which is being published in Britain next week, has caught popular imagination across the world despite its ori
Yorkshire roots dab Hockney’s canvas
Bradford-born David Hockney, considered to be one of the greatest British artists alive, dazzles with his innovative approach to natural beauty in his stylised landscapes, mostly of his native Yorkshire, in his exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, due to open on Saturday in London.
No mad-hatters at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, the five-day highlight of the British social calendar in June, has always been the venue for high fashion and battles of hats.
Where can you create a ‘whole new you’?
It’s the new fountain of youth, the source of flawless beauty, perfect body and the right look.
UK introspects as five racist murders recorded every year
Britain is very sensitive to the complaints of racism, especially after the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993, but the racist incidents, mostly against ethnic minorities have not abated.
The racist murder of 18-year-old Lawrence at Eltham, southeast London, led to an official inquiry over the failings of the police and in 1999 it found the Metropolitan police to be “institutionally racist.”
Indian-origin prof at Oxford held for fellow don’s murder
Oxford University is struggling to understand the tragedy that struck two of its brightest teachers, a mathematics lecturer and an astrophysics professor, friends of over 30 years.
Tribe portrayal in India cause of concern
Activists working for the rights of tribes people are concerned about their portrayal in the media in India.
Coe challenged to drink Bhopal water
The London Olympics countdown on Monday reached 200 days and Prime Minister David Cameron held a Cabinet meeting at the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.
Unwell Hawking misses 70th b’day event
British theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, who turned 70 on Sunday, had to miss the public symposium organised in his honour by the University of Cambridge on Sunday afternoon beca
