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US witnesses solar eclipse

US witnesses solar eclipse

Vibhuti Pathak

Eclipse mania swept across North America on April 8, 2024, as millions of people eagerly anticipated the rare spectacle of a total solar eclipse. From Mexico to the United States and Canada, excitement filled the air as the moon began its journey across the face of the sun, ultimately casting a chilly midday darkness over the continent.

In Mesquite, Texas, where hundreds gathered downtown to witness the event, the anticipation was palpable. Clouds had blanketed most of Texas, threatening to obscure the view, but just moments before totality, they parted, allowing the crowd to witness the sun's corona in all its glory. The atmosphere was electric as spectators removed their eclipse glasses to take in the unforgettable sight.

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Dhamija urges diaspora to believe in ‘Indian century’

Dhamija urges diaspora to believe in ‘Indian century’

Amit Roy

ENTEPRENEUR Dinesh Dhamija has told Eastern Eye he wrote The Indian Century because he wants the 30 million-strong Indian diaspora across the world, but especially in the UK, to invest back in the mother country.

The interview about his new book, in which he gives an upbeat assessment of the Indian economy, takes place near his home in Virginia Water, described as “a commuter village in the Borough of Runnymede in northern Surrey”.  

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Diversity, inclusion central to company, says JTI UK

Diversity, inclusion central to company, says JTI UK

Pooja Shrivastava

DIVERSITY and inclusion “are central” to Japan Tobacco International (JTI), an organisation that cares about its people and is mindful about creating a workplace where everyone is encouraged to be their best self, a senior executive has said.

 In a recent chat with Eastern Eye, Ruth Forbes, inclusion and office operations director at JTI UK, talked at length about the company’s beliefs and policies as well as thought process that drive its work culture.  

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Pakistan’s central bank keeps interest rate steady

Pakistan’s central bank keeps interest rate steady

Eastern Eye

PAKISTAN’S central bank, on Monday (18), held its key interest rate at 22 per cent for a sixth straight policy meeting as inflation risks continued to loom.

 The decision was in line with the expectations of a majority of analysts, although most are also expecting rate cuts from the second quarter of this year. 

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Delhi bolsters maritime defence with Airbus patrol aircraft order

Delhi bolsters maritime defence with Airbus patrol aircraft order

Eastern Eye

THE INDIAN government last Friday (16) gave initial approval for purchase of 15 maritime patrol aircraft from Airbus and six air-refuel aircraft, officials said.

The defence acquisition coucil, the top defence ministry body for arms acquisition, approved projects worth ₹845.6 billion (£8.07 billion) for the country’s armed forces and coast guard, the government said in a statement.

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