BAFTA Awards 2022 Makes History, 'The Power Of The Dog' Wins Best Director Movie
This year's BAFTA Awards made history with Jane Campion winning the best director for 'The Power Of The Dog'. She became the third woman to win best director. The award show was held in London's Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Australian actor-comedian Rebel Wilson. The British awards are usually held in the same week as the Oscars, yet this year's Oscars will be held on March 27.
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Bora Aksu Showcases 14th Century Inspired Womenswear Collection: London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week kicked off on February 19, in which Turkish designer Bora Aksu was the first one to showcase his autumn/winter 2022 collection. Aksu showed his latest 14th century inspired collection in feminine dresses and sharply tailored jackets. Models wore ruffled, layered, and puffy sleeve dresses during the catwalk. "This feels like different centuries meet together," Aksu told Reuters. Notably, London Fashion Week will… read-more
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Brave Pilot Lands Boeing 777 During Storm Eunice; Video Goes Viral
Footage from the cockpit of a plane, a pilot attempting to land a Boeing 777 during Storm Eunice has gone viral. On February 19, Captain Khalifa Al-Thani, who was flying from Qatar landed the plane at Heathrow Airport in London. Reportedly, the video was shared by Big Jet TVs, where Captain Al-Thani was witnessed being calm until the plane landed safely. However, everyone praised the pilot.
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Delhi To London Bus Service, Covering 18 Countries To Begin Soon
India is all set to provide the longest bus service from Delhi to London. The services are likely to begin from September. The trip will cost 15 lakh, covering 20,000 km, in 70 days via 18 countries and will have 20 seats. "It will include all the services: tickets, visas, and lodging in various countries," the official added. Notably, from Kolkata to London first bus service was introduced in 1957.
Tags: Delhi, london, road trip, Overland Bus, Visas
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After More Than 1,000 Years, This English Pub Is Closing: Covid-19
A 1000-year-old pub named Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans is looking for a new owner. The pub is located in the suburbs of London, has been in business since 793 AD. Taking to Facebook the owner Christo Tofalli announced the news. "We have had contact from interested parties," said Christo. The pub has survived world wars and the 1918 pandemic but couldn't able to survive the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ayushmann Khurrana To Begin Shoot For 'An Action Hero' In London
Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer movie 'An Action Hero' will be shot in London later this month, the producers said on January 18. The movie is directed by Anirudh Iyer, under the production house T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions. "The film has a quirky and fresh storyline," said Bhushan Kumar. This is an action movie with a satirical sense of humor and an entertaining storyline which was announced in October 2021.
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Meet Professional Queuer, Freddie Beckitt Who Earns Rs 16,000 Per Day
Freddie Beckett, a 30-year-old resident of London, the UK, earns £160 (Rs 16,000 days) by standing in lines. The professional queuer shared his experience and said, "I worked eight hours for a job, queueing for the V&A's Christian Dior exhibition for some very well to do people, around their mid sixties". Required patience and calmness, Freddie works for rich families, senior citizens and rich youths with money.
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London's Iconic Big Ben Clock Ready To Chime By New Year
After almost five years of silence, London's iconic Big Ben clock tower is set to chime from the beginning of 2022. It was closed in 2017 for the restoration work. The clock tower is situated on the bank of the Thames River and is also known as Elizabeth Tower. ''By New Year people will start to see a big difference,'' said Nicholas Sturge, the project manager.
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Evie Toombes Files Case Against Her Mother's Doctor; HC Grants Huge Payout
Evie Toombes, a star show-jumper from the United Kingdom filed a case against her mother's doctor, Dr. Philip Mitchell as she was born with spina bifida. He advised her to take folic acid supplements to reduce the risk of spina bifida from affecting the baby. However, this would mean that Evie would never have been born. Furthermore, the London High Court awarded Evie the right to a huge payout.
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Man Gets Call For Interview Within 3 Hours Of Standing With Placard
Haider Malik (24) stood in front of Canary Wharf station with a placard in the hope of getting a job in the finance and banking sector. His placard had a QR code, so people could easily view his CV and LinkedIn profile. Soon after, he was invited for an interview for the role of Treasury Analyst at Canary Wharf Group, and got a job by the end of the week.
Tags: interview, london, Human Interest, Job search, World news
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