At Bungalow, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s Indian restaurant in New York’s East Village, a dozen Indian single malt whiskies are spotlit in their own section on the spirits list. Just a few years ago that would not have been possible, says Sameer Bhatt, a partner in the restaurant. Although India is the world’s largest whisky … Read more
New York: At the Islamic Cultural Centre located on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from in and around the neighbourhood join the Friday prayers. One of the main ‘dua’ made after the prayer is for the people of Gaza. Ali, a corporate professional, is a regular worshipper here, particularly on Fridays. … Read more
In a heartbreaking twist, Peanut the Squirrel, a popular Instagram pet, was euthanised by New York State officials, leading to public outcry. Peanut, along with Fred the Raccoon, was seized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on October 30 and euthanised two days later due to concerns about rabies. The decision … Read more
After months of anticipation, we’re finally seeing actor Jeremy Allen White’s transformation into Bruce Springsteen for the biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere – swapping his piercing blue eyes for brown contact lenses. The movie, based on the Warren Zanes book about the making of Springsteen’s legendary solo album Nebraska, is currently filming in New Jersey … Read more
More than six months after a Palm Beach, Fla., couple filed a lawsuit against the designer Alvin Valley for allegedly duping them out of a $640,000 investment, the designer still has not been served court papers. In a complaint that was filed in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, Johnna and Lauro … Read more
This is the latest instalment in a feature series reflecting on instances of East meets West in world cinema, including China-US co-productions. In the mid-1980s, Jackie Chan was one of the biggest stars in Asia. But while his films regularly topped the Hong Kong box office, he just could not crack America. After the disappointments … Read more
A woman from New York has been indicted of hate crime after she pepper sprayed a Muslim Uber driver while he was praying in the United States of America. A CCTV footage of the incident shows the woman identified as 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault repeatedly spraying pepper into the eyes of the driver Sohail Mahmud. The … Read more
Last Updated:October 31, 2024, 13:15 IST Air India cited the delayed return of aircraft from heavy maintenance and ongoing supply chain issues for the disruptions. Passengers have been offered alternative Air India flights on nearby dates, rescheduling options, or full refunds. (File Photo: Air India) Non-availability of aircraft due to maintenance issues has forced Tata … Read more
New York can support at least 1,000 more licensed marijuana retail stores if the state can crack down on illicit shops and roll out a “measured” approach to legal expansion, a new industry-backed analysis claims. There are currently 222 licensed cannabis shops open in New York, but the Empire State could maintain 1,250 to 1,350 … Read more
The New York Yankees fan base is renowned for its unwavering enthusiasm, but sometimes that passion crosses the line. Over the years, several fans have found themselves ejected from games due to over-the-top behaviour. Here’s a look at some memorable Yankees fans who were kicked out of the stadium, including the latest case involving Austin … Read more
