Pramod Thomas

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Senior Journalist @EasternEye. Ex @NewIndianXpress Author: A Shoe Named Revolution (Poetry/Amazon). Tweets are personal.

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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana investigated over alleged attack

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

POLICE are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer by Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for killing three girls in Southport last year. The incident took place last Thursday (8) at HMP Belmarsh in London. It is understood that the officer had boiling water thrown over them. According to the Ministry of Justice, the officer was taken to hospital as a precaution and discharged the same day.
Women's World Cup expanded to 48 teams from 2031

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

THE Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday (9). The FIFA Council unanimously agreed to enlarge the competition "given the remarkable recent strides made by women's football across the world," the sport's governing body said. The 48-team tournament will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament by one week, FIFA said.
IMF approves $2.4bn Pakistan bailout despite Indian opposition

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday (9) approved a loan programme review for Pakistan, unlocking around $1 billion (£790 million) in much-needed funds and greenlighting a new $1.4bn (£1.1bn) bailout despite India's objections. Pakistan came to the brink of default in 2023, as a political crisis compounded an economic downturn and drove the nation's debt burden to terminal levels. It was saved by a $7bn (£5.5bn) bailout from the IMF -- its 24th since 1958.
India, Pakistan exchange fire as US urges restraint amid nuclear tensions

6 days ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

PAKISTAN launched counterattacks against India on Saturday (10) after three of its air bases were struck overnight, and as the conflict between the neighbours spiralled towards a full-blown war that sparked calls against "miscalculation". Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh told a briefing on Saturday there were "several high-speed missile attacks" on air bases, but "limited damage" to equipment.
Kannada Balaga UK celebrates Ugadi in Sheffield

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

A traditional Indian New Year celebration brought hundreds of UK-based Kannadigas together last weekend as Kannada Balaga UK marked Ugadi 2025 with a day-long cultural festival. The charity, registered in the UK since 1983, held its annual Ugadi celebration last Saturday (3) at Sheffield's historic Cutlers Hall. Ugadi, also known as Yugadi in some regions, is the New Year festival celebrated by the people of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka states in southern India.
India-Pakistan conflict: British parliament appeals for de-escalation

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

THE rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistani Kashmir were debated at length in the British Parliament. Members across parties appealed for UK efforts to aid de-escalation in the region.
VE Day: Asian war hero’s granddaughter honours his message of peace

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

THE granddaughter of an Asian war hero has spoken of his hope for no further world wars, as she described how his “resilience” helped shape their family’s identity and values. Rajindar Singh Dhatt, 103, is one of the few surviving Second World War veterans and took part in the Allied victory that is now commemorated as VE Day. Based in Hounslow, southwest London, since 1963, he was born in Ambala Jattan, Punjab, in undivided India in 1921, and fought with the Allied forces for Britain.
Uganda mourns businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, 35, killed in car crash

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

TRIBUTES have poured in from across Uganda following the death of entrepreneur Rajiv Ruparelia, who passed away in a car accident last Saturday (3). The 35-year-old son of billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia perished when his white Nissan GTR crashed at the Busabala flyover near Kampala, the country's capital.
Playwright Sid Sagar turns car parks into stages for play on rising public anger

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

BITING POINT is “a desire to find goodness in a difficult and uncertain world,” its British Indian playwright has said, adding that he hopes it will resonate with audiences in Hull and beyond. Written by Sid Sagar, the play is a sitespecific production performed in car parks and examines how anger can turn good people ugly.
IPL 2025: Bengaluru edge Chennai by two runs in last-over thriller

1 week ago | easterneye.biz | Pramod Thomas

AN INCREDIBLE final over from Yash Dayal and Romario Shepherd's late batting blitz helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru scrape past Chennai Super Kings by two runs in an IPL thriller to move top of the table on Saturday (3). In-form Virat Kohli, who made 62, and fellow opener Jacob Bethell put on 97 runs to lay the foundations of Bengaluru's 213-5 in their home at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. West Indies' Shepherd boosted the total with his 14-ball 53 -- the IPL's second fastest fifty.