AMIR KHAN is looking forward to riding the wave of interest in British boxing generated by the likes of world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua when he fights in the UK for the first time in five years.
Khan faces Phil Lo Greco of Canada in Liverpool on Saturday (21), 23 months after he was beaten by Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in Las Vegas, having stepped up two divisions to middleweight, and five years since he last fought on home soil against Julio Diaz in Sheffield.
London 2012 Olympic champion Joshua had yet to start his professional career then but Khan, who has put aside differences with the heavyweight's promoter, Eddie Hearn, to sign a three-fight deal has been impressed by what he's seen.
"You look at these great fighters like Joshua cleaning up, doing really well, knocking guys out, selling out stadiums and I'm like, 'Wow, this is where I want to be again'," Khan told a press conference on Thursday (19).
"I've done it in the past and I want to do it again. I know I've got a style where the crowd will come and watch me and want to see me."
The 31-year-old added: "Fighters like Joshua out there give you that inspiration to come out and do well and sell out stadiums again.
"British boxing was really dying and Eddie's brought it back alive again. I remember the days when I used to fight in America all the time because in Britain, boxing wasn't as big as what we wanted it to be."
Meanwhile Lo Greco insisted the 2004 Olympic silver medallist's best days are behind.
"I was a fan, I think you've done great," Lo Greco told Khan at the press conference. I've studied your boxing. I honestly believe your best years are done, I think your best years were in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and it's going to show on Saturday night."
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Abiotic Factor, and Grounded 2 lead the July Game Pass additions
All three titles launch as day-one Game Pass releases
More games arriving throughout July and into early August, including RoboCop: Rogue City and Farming Simulator 25
Available on various platforms: Cloud, Console, and PC
Major titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass this July
Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its offerings with several key releases in July 2025, headlined by three highly anticipated titles arriving as day-one additions: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Abiotic Factor, and Grounded 2. These titles will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers across console and PC platforms.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers launches 24 July
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a dark action RPG inspired by the Souls-like genre, launches on Wednesday 24 July as a day-one Game Pass title. Players take on the role of Wuchang, a female pirate warrior battling supernatural forces and personal demons in a world shaped by China's Three Kingdoms era. The game will be available on both console and PC via Game Pass Ultimate.
Abiotic Factor brings sci-fi co-op survival to Game Pass
Joining the platform on Tuesday 22 July, Abiotic Factor is a co-operative survival game set within a mysterious underground research facility. Supporting one to six players, the game challenges users to face numerous threats while uncovering the secrets of their surroundings. It will be available on Game Pass for Cloud, Console, and PC.
Grounded 2 expands the survival formula
Grounded 2 will arrive on Tuesday 29 July as another day-one Game Pass title. The sequel builds upon the original's miniature survival concept with an expanded open world, new base-building mechanics, additional weapons, and improved customisation. Players continue the challenge of surviving in a backyard filled with oversized dangers.
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Additional games coming to Game Pass
Alongside the headline releases, a variety of other titles will be added to the Game Pass library this month and early next:
High On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 15 July
RoboCop: Rogue City (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – 17 July
My Friendly Neighborhood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 17 July
Back to the Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 18 July
Wheel World (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – 23 July
Farming Simulator 25 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 1 August
Available on Game Pass Ultimate
All major titles including Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Abiotic Factor, and Grounded 2 will be accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. More platform-specific details are available via the official Xbox Game Pass app and website.
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AN ASIAN migrant who arrived in the UK without speaking a word of English has described her experience of assimilation in an award-winning documentary released last month.
Nages Amirthananthar, 83, features in Fearless, which tells the stories of six women who left their homes as young adults to build new lives in Britain.
In an interview with Eastern Eye, she said, “I still struggle to speak properly when my children or grandchildren talk fast or use difficult words. They are very smart. I understand a lot, and I can read and write, but speaking has always been hard for me. That’s why I never had much confidence. I think if there had been proper English courses when I arrived, it would have helped.”
With her husband RS Amirthananthar
Others who narrate their experiences of migration in the film are Sheila Daniel, Aileen Edwards, Maggie Kelly, Anne Gaché, Nashattar Kang; all are now aged between 80 and 92.
Their stories combine humour and inspiration as they reflect on the courage it took to abandon familiar surroundings and forge fresh beginnings in a foreign country. Amirthananthar moved to Scunthorpe in 1975.
She said, “It was difficult to express how I felt, because everything was so new. I had lived in a village in Hartland, and life in the UK was completely different – everything had changed: the lifestyle, the shopping, all of it.
An old portrait
“My husband [Dr RS Amirthananthar, a GP] came before us on a scholarship. He was very calm and supportive, always guiding me on what to do.”
Their family moved to a small village near Hull and bought their first home there. A few of her husband’s relatives lived in Warrington and Leicester.
Originally from Jaffna in Sri Lanka, Amirthananthar could not understand why some people used the racial slur “P*** “to describe her, since she was from the island nation, and not from Pakistan.
She said, “I was about 31 or 32 years old at the time. I couldn’t manage much on my own in the beginning. I had studied in school, but I didn’t speak English well. I could understand it, but speaking was difficult. My husband encouraged me to learn. I took classes at a local ladies’ school and improved.
With her family
“Our neighbour in Scunthorpe was a lovely white lady. She was very kind, always offering to help. She even helped with laundry. There weren’t any Asian women nearby to support me.”
Amirthananthar recalled how she was initially wary about moving to England due to concerns about the cold climate.
However, her husband persuaded her by arguing that their children would have a better life in the UK. The couple were married for 43 years until her husband’s death 17 years ago.
They have five children (the eldest son is 59) and nine grandchildren.
Amirthananthar said, “English people are very nice. I always liked mixing with them. When I first arrived, I used to go to coffee mornings with the neighbours – mostly English people, because there were very few Asians in the neigbhourhood. We’d take turns hosting, just chatting and spending time together.”
She revealed her cooking skills helped her to “navigate the tough times” and that many people were many fans of her dishes, and that she was encouraged to start her own restaurant.
She said, “I like doing things for others, especially cooking. That’s how I’ve made so many friends. Even now, people send me Christmas cards and photos. Many people asked me to start a restaurant. They said they’d come and help. But my husband didn’t want me to cook for others – only for the family.”
At the time there was little or no government support for migrants in Britain, but Amirthananthar said language classes or training programmes would have made a significant difference, particularly in building confidence among newcomers.
She said, “Many people today already speak the language when they arrive in the UK, which helps. Once they know the language, they can integrate and contribute to society.”
Amirthananthar described her experience of watching Fearless as “very good,” though she admitted to feeling somewhat shy during the screening.
She was particularly caught off guard when asked (in the film) if she had enjoyed herself before marriage. Her response was that she had. “Everyone laughed at that bit, and I was embarrassed,” she recalled.
The experience of seeing her story portrayed in a film came as a shock. “I never thought my story would appear in a film,” she said, adding that women of her generation are not accustomed to seeing themselves represented in this way.
Her naturally open personality meant she answered all questions honestly during filming, though she later wondered whether she had been too candid – especially regarding her admission that she was happier before marriage.
Her children, however, reassured her that honesty was the right approach.
Amirthananthar said she hoped young viewers will understand that love has always been central to her character.
“Calm down, darling. Don’t let your emotions take over,” is advice she regularly gives to her children and grandchildren.
Perhaps this helped her at times when dealing with her late husband’s occasionally short temper. “When you live with love, you must be patient,” she reflected, summarising the philosophy that has guided her life.
She added, “Do your duty properly. Don’t be afraid of anyone. Be honest and calm. Do your best and don’t ignore your responsibilities. That’s what I’ve done my whole life – and I still do.”
She emphasised the importance of selfreliance, adding: “Be honest and work hard. That’s the most important thing. You have to do your best. I don’t like when people claim benefits they don’t deserve. This is our land now – you should work for your living, not rely on others.”
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani became parents to a baby girl on 15 July 2025.
The couple shared the news via a joint Instagram post, writing: “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed.”
The baby was born at Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, via normal delivery; both mother and baby are doing well.
Fans, friends, and Bollywood celebrities poured in love, calling them “parents to a real-life Shershaah heroine.”
Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, marking a new chapter in their relationship. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in Rajasthan in February 2023, made the announcement via Instagram on Wednesday morning, sharing their joy with a heartwarming post.
“Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a baby girl,” read the note, which was signed off by both Sidharth and Kiara. Decorated in soft pink with hearts and stars, the announcement carried folded hands and evil eye emojis, symbolising gratitude and protection.
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Fans react to baby girl news with Shershaah references
As soon as the announcement went live, social media was flooded with celebratory messages. One recurring theme among fan comments was the nostalgic nod to the couple’s 2021 film Shershaah, where Sidharth played Captain Vikram Batra and Kiara essayed the role of Dimple Cheema.
“It feels like the Shershaah family is complete,” wrote one user. Another added, “All Student of the Year kids are now girl parents!” as a reference to Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan, Sidharth’s co-stars from his debut film, who both recently became parents to daughters.
Inside the journey: From wedding to baby girl in two years
Kiara and Sidharth’s relationship reportedly began during the filming of Shershaah, but they kept their romance private until their wedding. The couple’s social media presence has been minimal, especially since announcing their pregnancy on 28 February 2025, with a simple photo of baby socks and the caption: “The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon.”
Kiara made a notable appearance at Cannes shortly after, where she was seen confidently flaunting her baby bump. Since then, both stars maintained a low public profile, choosing to spend the final months of pregnancy in privacy.
Following the baby’s arrival, many from the film industry extended their congratulations. Casting directors Shanoo Sharma and Mukesh Chhabra, designer Manish Malhotra, actors Sunil Grover and Huma Qureshi, and stylist Tanya Ghavri were among the first to comment. Athiya Shetty also posted a heartfelt message.
With this, Sidharth joins Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan as yet another Student of the Year alum to enter parenthood, with playful comments from fans calling them the “SOTY girl dad squad.”
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcome baby girl as Shershaah fans celebrate ‘real-life happy ending’
What’s next for the couple professionally
Despite embracing parenthood, both Kiara and Sidharth have a busy year ahead. Kiara will be seen in War 2, alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, directed by Ayan Mukerji and set for release on 14 August. Sidharth will star opposite Janhvi Kapoor in Param Sundari, which hits theatres on 10 October.
Their growing family and upcoming film projects keep them firmly in the public eye, something their fans are clearly happy about.
ENGLISH schools will teach children how to combat misogyny, the UK government announced on Tuesday (15), as sexist content promoted by so-called manosphere influencers such as Andrew Tate spreads online.
Children between 11 and 18 years old will receive lessons to make them aware of "involuntary celibate" or "incel" culture, and links between pornography and misogyny, the Department for Education said.
Secondary schools will also teach greater awareness of AI deepfakes under the new guidance as the government warned that misogynistic attitudes had reached an "epidemic scale" among young people.
Hit Netflix drama Adolescencehighlighted the problem earlier this year when it sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young boys are exposed to on the internet.
"I want our children to be equipped to defy the malign forces that exist online," education secretary Bridget Phillipson said in a statement announcing the new teaching guidelines.
"Schools and parents alike have a vital role to play, helping children identify positive role models and resist the manipulation too often used online to groom impressionable young minds."
Phillipson's department published data showing that 54 per cent of pupils aged 11 to 19 had witnessed comments they would describe as misogynistic in the past week.
The education ministry said the new lessons would focus on helping boys find positive role models and challenge myths about relationships spread online "without stigmatising boys for being boys".
Adolescence, released in March, centres on a 13-year-old boy who stabs a girl to death after being radicalised on the internet.
It spotlighted the "incel" culture of males who feel physically unattractive and harbour a hatred of women.
Prime minister Keir Starmer praised the drama and said it would be shown in secondary schools.
His Labour party pledged to halve the rate of violence against women and girls in 10 years during last year's general election campaign.
Schools will be able to implement the new guidance from September this year, and must follow it from September 2026.
(AFP)
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Sunny Patel was born on March 10, 1986 and Monali Patel on July 2, 1987. They died on June 12, 2025.
THE FUNERAL service of Sunny Patel and Monali Patel, the UK couple who died in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, will be held on Friday July 18 at East Chapel, Croydon Crematorium.
According to a funeral notice, the service will begin at 12 pm. A remote video link has also been made available.
Sunny Patel was born on March 10, 1986 and Monali Patel on July 2, 1987. They died on June 12, 2025. The notice reads, “Together in life, together in rest. Bound by love, inseparable in spirit.”
The couple were among the passengers who died when the Air India AI 1176 flight from Ahmedabad to London via Mumbai crashed shortly after take-off.
The death toll for the Ahmedabad Air India crash is confirmed at 260 fatalities — including 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground.
According to an NDTV report, the Patels were scheduled to fly on June 6 but rescheduled their trip after missing the original flight. They boarded the June 12 flight which crashed.
The black box from the aircraft has been recovered and an investigation is ongoing. According to preliminary investigation report, fuel control switches to both engines of the Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position seconds before the crash.
Sunny and Monali Patel are survived by family in the UK.