Salman Khan and director Kabir Khan have worked together in films like Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tubelight. While Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan were blockbusters, Tubelight failed to make a mark at the box office. It was also said that during the shooting of Tubelight, the director-actor duo had fallout because of creative differences.
However, now according to a report in a tabloid, Kabir Khan and Salman Khan are all set to team up for the fourth time. A source told the tabloid, “Kabir has narrated some ideas to Salman, which the latter is excited about, but he is waiting for the final narration.
It is said that Kabir has many concepts including an action-thriller and a social drama. The source said, “There would be absolute clarity around Kabir and Salman’s film by June, once there is some movement to translate the discussed idea into a screenplay.”
Kabir recently attended the premiere of Salman’s Dabangg 3 and was also spotted at Arpita Khan’s Christmas party. The source said, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan was a landmark film for both of them, and they are excited for this reunion after a break of three-and-a-half years. Things are in the nascent stage with the two exchanging ideas.”
Salman currently has Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai in his kitty which is slated to release on Eid 2020. There have been several reports about his next after Radhe. Reportedly, the actor has been in talks with filmmakers like Farah Khan, Rohit Shetty, Sooraj Barjatya, Farhan Akhtar and Siddhart Roy Kapur. Kick 2 has also been in the pipeline for quite a sometime, but it is yet to go on the floors.
The UK is expected to enjoy warm weather this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 23°C, higher than those in Ibiza. The mild conditions come after a week of sunshine, with London hitting 24°C on Wednesday.
Most parts of the country are likely to experience sunny spells and above-average temperatures over the weekend. However, northern and eastern areas may see cooler conditions, along with patches of drizzle.
While the warm weather is expected to extend into the early part of next week, forecasters have indicated that the bank holiday weekend could bring more unsettled conditions, including rain in some regions.
The anticipated rainfall would be timely, as the Environment Agency has issued a warning of a medium risk of drought in England this summer. This follows a relatively dry start to spring, raising concerns about water levels heading into the warmer months.
Although the warm spell is a welcome change, experts are continuing to monitor weather patterns closely ahead of the summer. Britons are being advised to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, with the outlook for the long weekend remaining uncertain.
LONDON, UK – On Sunday, 18 May, Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s iconic Southbank Centre will come alive with the sound of a genre-defying choral performance, as acclaimed composer Rushil Ranjan collaborates with the National Youth Choir to present an innovative new work. Blending the intricate melodies of Indian classical music with the rich traditions of Western choral harmony, this performance is set to mark a major milestone in the evolution of cross-cultural musical expression in the UK.
Rushil Ranjan, widely recognised for his cinematic and emotionally resonant compositions, has crafted a brand-new choral piece that promises to transport audiences on a musical journey across continents and traditions. This latest composition is not just a concert—it is a cultural experience, designed to break barriers and celebrate the universality of music.
Known for his previous works with both British and South Asian artists, Ranjan’s unique musical voice is rooted in both his Indian heritage and his Western training. His ability to interweave Indian ragas with lush orchestration has earned him critical acclaim and a loyal following. With this new piece, he brings that sensibility to the choral stage, offering audiences something they have likely never experienced before.
The performance is being brought to life by the National Youth Choir, a group of exceptionally talented young singers from across the UK. Known for their versatility, technical skill, and emotional depth, the choir has a long-standing tradition of performing challenging and contemporary repertoire. Their involvement not only highlights the next generation of British musical talent but also reinforces the importance of inclusive, boundary-pushing arts education.
By working with a composer like Ranjan, the choir continues to redefine what choral music can be in the 21st century—bold, diverse, and unapologetically global.
The Queen Elizabeth Hall, part of the prestigious Southbank Centre complex on Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX, is a fitting venue for this world premiere. Known for its commitment to diverse and cutting-edge performances, it provides the perfect platform for this boundary-breaking collaboration.
Audiences attending this one-night-only event can expect an evening filled with emotional depth, technical brilliance, and a powerful message of unity through music. The performance will resonate with fans of choral music, Indian classical music, world music, and contemporary composition alike.
FOREIGN SECRETARY David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain is working with the United States to ensure the ceasefire between India and Pakistan holds, and to support confidence-building measures and dialogue between the two sides.
Speaking in Islamabad at the end of a two-day visit, Lammy said, “We will continue to work with the United States to ensure that we get an enduring ceasefire, to ensure that dialogue is happening and to work through with Pakistan and India how we can get to confidence and confidence-building measures between the two sides.”
Pakistan has said that Britain and other countries, along with the United States, played a key role in helping de-escalate the recent fighting between the two countries. The ceasefire was brokered on May 10 after diplomatic efforts, but diplomats and analysts have said it remains fragile.
Tensions rose after a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir, which India has blamed on Pakistan. Pakistan has denied involvement. Both countries fired missiles onto each other’s territory during the escalation.
US president Donald Trump has said talks should take place in a third country but no venue or dates have been announced.
“These are two neighbours with a long history but they are two neighbours that have barely been able to speak to one other over this past period, and we want to ensure that we do not see further escalation and that the ceasefire endures,” Lammy said.
Lammy also commented on India’s decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty, saying, “We would urge all sides to meet their treaty obligations.”
India had said last month that it had “put in abeyance” its participation in the 1960 treaty that governs use of the Indus river system. Pakistan has said any disruption to its water access would be considered an act of war.
Lammy said Britain would continue to work with Pakistan on countering terrorism. “It is a terrible blight on this country and its people, and of course on the region,” he said.
Lammy criticised Russia following brief talks with Ukraine on a potential ceasefire. The meeting ended in under two hours, and Trump said no progress was possible until he met Russian president Vladimir Putin directly.
“Yet again we are seeing obfuscation on the Russian side and unwillingness to get serious about the enduring peace that is now required in Ukraine,” Lammy said. “Once again Russia is not serious.”
“At what point do we say to Putin enough is enough?” he said.
Earlier this year, I wrote about how Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn have collectively damaged Bollywood by flooding audiences with a stream of largely terrible films – most of which flop. That trend continued with Devgn’s sequel Raid 2, which underperformed at the box office. Now, Akshay Kumar looks set to carry the baton on 6 June with the dreadful-looking Housefull 5 – a mindless franchise film packed with a cast well past their prime.
Ajay Devgn
BIG FOOD FAIL ACTRESS Chhaya Kadam recently came under fire after reportedly claiming to have eaten the meat of protected wildlife species in India – including mouse deer, wild boar, monitor lizard and porcupine. The Plant and Animal Welfare Society has called for her prosecution. The star of award-winning films such as All We Imagine As Light and Laapataa Ladies will now likely think twice before making any more bizarre confessions.
Chhaya Kadam
ANOTHER DUTT DISASTER
Though he has found some success playing antagonists in regional films, Sanjay Dutt has continued his disastrous run of Bollywood flops with the recently released comedy horror The Bhootnii. The 65-year-old once again proved he cannot spot a strong Hindi project – with another film rejected by both critics and audiences. Like many older stars, he needs to rethink his choices and pursue age-appropriate roles in well-written productions – or consider retiring gracefully. He will next appear in a smaller supporting part in the mindless-looking comedy Housefull 5.
Sanjay Dutt
DILJIT’S CHOICE DILEMMA Diljit Dosanjh has been unstoppable – delivering stunning success in music and standout performances in diverse films. That remarkable rise was reflected in his debut appearance at the Met Gala, where he wore a regal outfit that turned heads. With the Punjabi superstar at an all-time high, now is the time to make smart choices – and avoid projects like the forthcoming comedy No Entry 2, where he will star alongside Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, both of whom have struggled at the box office and will likely be given more attention. Diljit must recognise his immense value and opt for stronger projects – like his newly released single Buck, a collaboration with global K-pop sensation Jackson Wang. He should continue pursuing global platforms such as the Met Gala – and steer clear of silly film choices.
Diljit Dosanjh at the Met Gala
CINEMA GREAT HAS DIED Indian film director and cinematographer Shaji N Karun has died at his home in Thiruvananthapuram, aged 73. He made a significant impact on Malayalam cinema with acclaimed films such as Piravi (1988), Swaham (1994) and Vanaprastham (1999). Although the gifted filmmaker may not have received the recognition he truly deserved, his rich and diverse body of work stands as a lasting legacy.
Shaji N Karun
AN EMMY NOD Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has added to her impressive list of international honours with a nomination at the upcoming 46th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards for Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, co-directed with Trish Dalton.The film, which focuses on the iconic fashion designer and was made by an all-female crew, is nominated in the outstanding business and economic documentary category. The two-time Academy Award-winning Pakistani filmmaker has more exciting work ahead – including a film set in the Star Wars universe.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy with Diane von Furstenberg
KING KHAN IS BIG WINNER
Most ageing Bollywood actors over 50 have seen a sharp decline in recent years – except Shah Rukh Khan. While Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn have struggled to recapture their past glory, Shah Rukh remains in high demand after a string of recent successes.
He made global headlines after walking the red carpet at this year’s Met Gala in a striking outfit, and there are unconfirmed reports that Hollywood is keen to bring him into the Marvel universe.
The others may land the occasional minor hit, but none currently match Shah Rukh’s enduring star power.
Like Amitabh Bachchan before him, he now seems poised to enter an exciting new phase of meaningful projects – and if he finally steps into Hollywood, it would only strengthen his extraordinary legacy.
Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala
BROWN GIRL DUO DELIGHTI recently watched a work-in-progress version of Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not To Come – and it was spectacularly funny. Even as a rough cut, the popular podcast duo Poppy and Rubina drew a large (predominantly female) crowd, who roared with laughter at the bold, unapologetic material. That is why the upcoming previews of their fully developed show at Soho Theatre in London – running from 10–14 June – are highly recommended ahead of its scheduled Edinburgh Fringe run.
Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not To Come
SOORAJ’S LAST CHANCE SALOO After three flop films – Hero (2015), Satellite Shankar (2019) and Time To Dance (2021) – actor Sooraj Pancholi will be hoping to make it fourth time lucky with his new release Kesari Veer. Unfortunately for him, the historical action drama has generated little buzz and appears headed for yet another costly Bollywood failure. Rather than marking a fresh start for the actor – recently acquitted in the long-running Jiah Khan suicide case – this may signal the end of any meaningful film career.
Kesari Veer
HISTORY GIRL HUSAIN
The new series Who Do You Think You Are? includes an extraordinary episode featuring Mishal Husain.
The popular broadcaster embarks on a global journey, tracing her family ancestry to a royal court in 19th-century India – before an unexpected turn takes her to America.
There, she uncovers a surprising link to forefathers who played a key role in the American Revolution, which helped the country gain independence. Not only is it a rare episode of the BBC show to spotlight someone of South Asian heritage, it also offers a fascinating glimpse into history and tells a powerful story.
It would be remarkable to see a similar programme in India or Pakistan, with well-known South Asian figures exploring their family roots.
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In April, Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that iPhones worth £13.22 bn were exported from India in FY25. (Photo: Reuters)
APPLE has assured the Indian government that its investment and manufacturing plans in the country remain unchanged.
This comes after US president Donald Trump said he had asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to scale back manufacturing in India and focus more on the United States.
Following this, Indian officials spoke to Apple executives, who confirmed that India would continue to be a major base for manufacturing Apple products, according to government sources quoted by PTI.
"Apple has said that its investment plans in India are intact and it proposes to continue to have India as a major manufacturing base for its products," a government source told the news agency.
Earlier, Trump had said he spoke to Cook and told him he does not want Apple to manufacture in India, urging the company to increase production in the US instead.
"We have Apple, as you know, it's coming in. And I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday. I said to him, Tim, you're my friend. I treated you very well. You're coming in with $500 billion (£375.94 bn). But now I hear you're building all over India. I don't want you building in India. You can build in India if you want to take care of India," Trump said.
He said India is one of the highest tariff nations and doing business there is difficult.
"They've (India) offered us a deal where basically they're willing to literally charge us no tariff. So we go from the highest tariff. You couldn't do business in India... But I said to Tim... we treated you really good. We put up with all the plants that you built in China for years. Now you got to build us. We're not interested in you building in India. India can take care of themselves. They're doing very well. We want you to build here. And they're going to be upping their production in the United States, Apple," Trump said.
Cook has said Apple will source most iPhones sold in the US from India in the June quarter. China will produce most of the devices for other markets amid uncertainty around tariffs.
Government sources said that 15 per cent of global iPhone production currently comes from India. Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron India (largely owned by Tata Electronics) are involved in iPhone manufacturing.
Foxconn has also begun manufacturing Apple AirPods in Telangana for export.
An analysis by S&P Global showed that iPhone sales in the US reached 75.9 million units in 2024. Exports from India in March were at 3.1 million units, indicating a need to either expand capacity or redirect phones meant for the domestic market.
"Apple's Indian exports already headed predominantly to the United States, which represented 81.9 per cent of phones exported by the firm in the three months to February 28, 2025. That increased to 97.6 per cent in March 2025 as a result of a 219 per cent jump in exports, likely reflecting the firm looking to preempt higher tariffs," the S&P Global Market Intelligence report said.
In April, Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that iPhones worth £13.22 bn were exported from India in FY25.
The Apple ecosystem in India is also one of the largest job creators, with an estimated 2 lakh people employed across its vendor network.