London | The Asian Age

Friday, May 17, 2024 | Last Update : 05:12 PM IST

London Page-8

Zaheer Khan gets MCC life membership

Former pacer Zaheer Khan has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club, becoming the 24th Indian cricketer to be bestowed the honour.

02 Sep 2016 11:43 PM

David Cameron pushed voters towards Brexit: Report

Former Prime Minister David Cameron may have been campaigning for Britain to remain in the European Union (EU) but his speeches had the opposite effect, according to a new report on Thursday.

02 Sep 2016 5:02 AM

‘Britons favour banning burqa’

Britons favour banning of the Islamic veil or burqa by an overwhelming majority of more than two-to- one, a recent UK poll, commissioned in the aftermath of banning of burkini swimwear on a number of

02 Sep 2016 4:59 AM

High booze intake reduces female fertility

Drinking 14 or more servings of alcohol a week may reduce fertility in women by 18 per cent, a new study has warned.

02 Sep 2016 12:58 AM

Japan report: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose died in crash

A classified 60-year-old Japanese government document on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s death made public on Thursday clearly concludes that the legendary freedom fighter died in a plane crash in Taiwan

02 Sep 2016 12:58 AM

David Luiz stunner tops billion-pound transfer blitz

David Luiz made a surprise return to Chelsea on Wednesday as English Premier League clubs splashed out on the final day of a record-breaking, billion-pound mid-year transfer window.

01 Sep 2016 11:21 PM

Theresa May says no going back on Brexit

“Brexit means Brexit”, Prime Minister Theresa May asserted on Wednesday, rejecting a second referendum as she held a brainstorming session with her ministers on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU amid r

01 Sep 2016 4:42 AM

Vaping may be as bad as smoking

Vaping may be as bad for your heart as smoking, according to a new study which suggests that electronic cigarettes are “far more dangerous” than previously thought.

31 Aug 2016 2:09 AM

Indian-origin retired major returns honour in protest: UK

A former Indian-origin soldier-turned-politician in the UK has returned his Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in protest against what he feels is the misuse of the hono

31 Aug 2016 1:08 AM

450 arrests at Notting Hill fest

The London police says it has made 454 arrests during the two-day Notting Hill Carnival as stabbings and drug offenses mar the Caribbean-inspired street party.

31 Aug 2016 12:08 AM

Buckingham Palace seeks housekeeper

Queen Elizabeth II is seeking a housekeeper to clean and care for the historic vases and irreplaceable paintings at Buckingham Palace to “the highest standard.”

30 Aug 2016 6:28 AM

Mediterranean diet cuts death risk in heart patients

The Mediterranean diet, which includes vegetables, fish, fruits and nuts, may reduce the risk of death in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, a new study has claimed.

30 Aug 2016 12:51 AM

‘World’s oldest man’ says ready to die

An Indonesian man who claims to be an incredible 145 years old may be the oldest person in the world ever.

29 Aug 2016 6:29 AM

Premier League: Blues go top with Burnley win

Tottenham Hotspur’s Danny Rose (left) vies for the ball with Liverpool’s Sadio Mane in their Premier League match at White Hart Lane in London on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

28 Aug 2016 2:00 AM

A file photograph of the late Princess Diana with sons Harry (left) and William.

Prince William misses mother every day

Britain’s Prince William has spoken about missing his mother Princess Diana “every day” since she was killed in a Paris car crash on August 31, 1997.

27 Aug 2016 5:34 AM

Premier League: Manchester United not taking Hull lightly

New signings Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Eric Bailly have made strong impressions for Manchester United so far. (Photo: AFP)

27 Aug 2016 2:17 AM

Is psychosis linked with low exercise levels

Physical activity can help reduce cardiovascular disease and premature mortality risk in people with psychological problems, scientists say.

27 Aug 2016 12:34 AM

Disrupted sleep may up risk of suicide

Staying awake at night and a prolonged failure to achieve a good night’s sleep may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts, a new study has warned.

27 Aug 2016 12:31 AM

Markets stir as Yellen eyes case for rate rise

European stock markets stirred Friday at the end of a tranquil week as Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen indicated there was a case for raising US interest rates.

27 Aug 2016 12:25 AM

Fence in Norway to keep refugees out

Norway is building a steel fence at its border with Russia after the country saw an influx of thousands of refugees last year.

26 Aug 2016 6:56 AM

8 of 73

Columns

K.C. Singh