A 38-year-old man was shot outside his family’s popular Turkish restaurant in east London after they allegedly refused to pay £100,000 to a feared north London gang, a UK court has heard.Beytullah Gunduz, 39, who prosecutors say is linked to the “Hackney Turks” gang, also known as the Bombacilar or “bombers”, is accused of conspiring…
6 low-water plants that can handle brutal sidewalk heat. Image credit – Gemini The small area near the sidewalk might be one of the most challenging areas for gardening. Hellstrips are the areas located between streets and sidewalks that reflect high temperatures, dry up quickly, and usually feature compacted soil. However, just because gardening is…
Varun Chakaravarthy (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out after picking up an injury in the previous game against Delhi Capitals. The mystery spinner was seen limping ahead of the match in Raipur while having…
Former US president Barack Obama is considered as one of the most influential and respected leaders in the world. Known for his calm leadership and ability to connect with people, Obama has also reflected great values of kindness, respect, and compassion in personal and public life. Now in a heartfelt reflection, the first African-American president…
Immigration lawyer Deepika Singh says Indians have an academic edge over Americans Indian professionals on H-1B visas have an edge over some American workers because of India’s “robust” education system, a Silicon Valley immigration lawyer has argued. This argument is an old one in the debate over foreign workers in the US tech industry.Speaking about…
Creativity isn’t just about learning different forms of art. It’s also the ability to think freely and imagine new ideas. In childhood, creativity plays a major role in shaping confidence, emotional growth, and independent thinking. While schools and activities can help learn drawing, painting, or music, the small things a child observes at home influences…
Shahid Afridi became only the fourth Pakistan cricketer to receive the Hilal-e-Imtiaz. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was conferred the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Wednesday, receiving Pakistan’s second-highest civilian honour for his contributions to cricket and his long-standing service to the national team.The award was presented by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony at…
Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests, and they can quickly become a frustrating problem if ignored. They usually hide in dark, damp places and come out at night searching for food and water. Apart from being unpleasant to see, cockroaches can also spread germs, contaminate food, and lead to allergies in some…
Pakistan has a strange gift: just when the world begins to take it a bit seriously, it produces an ‘oops’ moment so spectacular that the script writes itself. One week it is pitching itself as a serious mediator between the United States and Iran; the next, a US senator is publicly asking whether it has…
An eastern Chinese special education school has become a center of controversy after it introduced an innovative lesson for teenagers that involves carrying baby dolls around the whole day. The special education school in Jiangsu province allegedly employs the technique in order to make the students more empathic and responsible individuals. On one hand, the…