A specially minted British coin to mark the year the Beatles legend and peace advocate John Lennon is displayed in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park, dedicated to the former Beatle (AP photo)LONDON: John Lennon is being honoured in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday.The coin, which will go on sale on Monday, features a portrait of Lennon that is based on a famous image taken by music industry photographer Bob Gruen in 1974. It depicts a side profile of Lennon, taken on the roof of his penthouse in New York. Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman in the city on Dec 8, 1980 at the age of 40.Lennon's name appears to the left of the portrait, while the word "Imagine" features on the right side of the design in a reference to his single and album, released in 1971.The Royal Mint, which has struck the coins of monarchs from Alfred the Great to King Charles III, has an ongoing "music legends" series, celebrating singers and songwriters. Lennon follows the likes of McCartney, David Bowie, Queen, the Rolling Stones and Shirley Bassey in being honoured on a Royal Mint coin. Prices will start at $24 for a five-pound denominated coin up to $8,330 for a 200-pound denominated coin.

UK peers have called for human remains being displayed in British museums to be returned to the communities they belong to, and a ban on the sale of the same. In the UK, human body parts can legally be held in museums and private collections, as well as be put up for sale. The call to return human remains follows an uproar last year over the sale of a 19th century skull belonging to the Nagas at an antique centre in Oxfordshire. During a debate on the matter, the House of Lords was told on Thursday that a human skull can sell for over Rs 1 lakh. The British Museum alone holds over 6,000 human remains, including mummified bodies.

THE Six Nations will remain on ITV and the BBC until 2029 after a new TV deal was agreed. But the Beeb won't show ANY England matches from the start of next season. That means Saturday’s potential title-deciding match between Wales and England will be the last shown on BBC until at least 2030. Until now, ITV has had the rights to all England matches at Twickenham. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the new agreement will see them show ALL England games home or away.

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has been quizzed on whether nurses will lose their jobs due to the upcoming dissolution of NHS England. He asked the health secretary to “look me in the eye” and tell him that this would not happen. The health secretary said it “should not” happen because of the cost savings that would come from cutting bureaucracy. Mr Marr pressed the health secretary further, and Mr Streeting said in response: “Other jobs will also become available. “I’ve got to trust frontline leaders to do the right thing,” said Mr Streeting.

"Tomorrow is Holi, where Hindus throughout the world will celebrate the deliverance of Vishnu (actually Prahlad) from Holika. I also advised my fellow parliamentarians attending Holi festivals to not wear business attire to truly enjoy the festival of colours! "Blackman also said that the festival celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and signifies the triumph of good over evil. Holi, the Festival of Colours, celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna and signifies the triumph of good over evil! May this Festival of Colours bring joy and happiness in your life!

Live Events(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelPARIS: Paris, Rome and London said Friday they had ordered new air defence missiles after a shock US policy shift in ties with Europe.European governments are under pressure to step up on defence after US President Donald Trump questioned whether the United States - the guarantor of Europe's security since World War II - should continue its central role in NATO "France, Italy and United Kingdom , confirm the order of 218 additional Aster missiles and the acceleration of delivery of already ordered Aster missiles," the countries said in a joint statement.The deal underscored "the unwavering commitment of France, Italy and United Kingdom to bolster their air defence capabilities," they said.It would also ensure "speedier delivery, from 2025, of 134 missiles previously ordered" in December 2022, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on X.Aster 15 and 30 missiles are produced by pan-European manufacturer MBDA.The order is for an unspecified number of new Aster 30 B1 missiles, to enter into service next year, that are to be used in the future French and Italian SAMP/T land-to-air defence systems as well as the navy ships of the three nations.

From picturesque vineyards that produce Côte de Beaune fit for Manhattan supper soirées to Belgian breweries whose beers delight blue-collar Americans, one question is on the minds of Europe’s drinks industry: how do we survive Trump’s tariffs? Trump’s threat came after the European Commission said it would impose a 50 per cent surcharge on US whiskey imports in response to tariffs on steel and aluminium. Advertisement“We met a huge number of MEPs before they took the decision to increase the charge on imported bourbon. Fear has gripped wine businesses across Spain, particularly in the rioja and cava-producing regions of the north. Trump’s tariffs may halt the sparkling wine’s triumphant conquest of the US.

It's going to be very bittersweet, but we're about halfway done shooting and it's going to be awesome. But I don't think she's trying to say that I'm not a nepo baby. I think she's just trying to say that, in her opinion, it undermines my talent. "I know that I work hard, and I know I've heard 'no' way more than I've heard 'yes.' So no, I don't think she was trying to say that I'm not a privileged person.

As part of our new parenting section, we are selecting some of the best content from our archive. This piece was originally published in March 2023I first learnt to worry about childcare when my daughter, now five, was three days old. I cried as the health visitor explained I’d left it far too late to secure her a nursery place for a year’s time. As those newborns grew, childcare slots would become a similarly sought-after commodity. Finding one was high on my to-do list but, naively, I concentrated on having the baby

David Raven, who was better known as Maisie Trollette and was believed to be the oldest drag performer in Britain, died on Wednesday in Brighton, England. His death was confirmed by a friend, Scott St. Martyn, who said that Mr. Raven had been living in a nursing home. Mr. Raven performed as Maisie Trollette for over half a century, wearing a blonde wig, a thick layer of makeup and long sequined dresses while singing old show tunes and cracking naughty jokes. He became a mainstay of the British drag circuit, a regular presence at the Brighton and Hove Pride event and a mentor to younger drag queens. Mr. Raven began performing in drag as the form became popular with the rise of Danny La Rue, a famous British drag performer (who was, according to Mr. St. Martyn, a big fan of Mr. Raven’s).

Bryan’s performance at the summer concert series will mark his first UK festival headlining slot. He was originally announced to headline only Saturday 28th June, but due to "incredible demand" a second date was added on Sunday. BST Hyde Park 2024 featured headline performances from Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue, Stray Kids, SZA, Kings Of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams and Shania Twain. Email address Sign Up By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

Sanjay BhandariLONDON: The Indian govt has applied to the London high court for a point of law of general public importance to be certified to allow India to appeal the Sanjay Bhandari extradition judgment in Britain’s Supreme Court.The Indian authorities are seeking to extradite Bhandari (62), a defence middleman residing in London, to face criminal charges of money laundering and wilfully evading taxes in India by not declaring foreign assets and foreign income on his Indian income tax returns, claiming he evaded Rs 197 crore in taxes, contrary to Sec 51 of the Black Money Act.In the tax years 2012 to 2013 and 2015 to 2016 Bhandari, an Indian national, declared he had nil foreign assets despite having amassed Rs 731 crore of foreign assets, the charges state.On Feb 28 two high court judges, Lord Justice Holroyde and Mrs Justice Steyn, ordered Bhandari’s discharge on two grounds, namely that his extradition him to India would be a breach of both Articles 3 (torture) and 6 (fair trial) of the ECHR ( European Convention on Human Rights ).The judges said he would be at real risk of extortion, accompanied by violence, from other prisoners, and also from prison officials inside Tihar jail — where he would be detained — as he was “perceived to be rich”.They commented that “incidents of prison officials, including senior officials, taking bribes, engaging in, and facilitating, extortion, occur all too commonly” in Tihar jail and the risk was not removed by India’s assurances, amounting to an ECHR Article 3 breach.They also said because Bhandari would have to prove the attempt to evade tax was not wilful, rather than prosecuting authorities having to prove it was wilful, this was a flagrant denial of his rights under Article 6.A high court official told TOI: “An application was filed on Wednesday by the respondent (Indian govt) to certify two points of law of general public importance; and grant leave to appeal to the Supreme Court in relation to those two questions.”TOI understands that Delhi’s argument is that reversing the burden of proof is not a “flagrant denial of justice” as per Article 6. Delhi also claims that it should have been asked to provide further assurances about Bhandari’s treatment in Tihar jail rather than the extradition being turned down under Article 3.Bhandari, represented by Edward Fitzgerald KC, had appealed in the high court under six grounds, but the other four grounds were dismissed.

Holi, Holika Dahan timings in US, UK, Canada and other countriesHolika dahan, holi timing in the USHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timing in the UKHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in CanadaHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in NepalHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta (11:41 PM to 12:13 AM)Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 10:50 AM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:38 PM on Mar 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in MauritiusHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta (09:56 PM to 12:19 AM)Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:05 AM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 10:53 AM on Mar 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in Trinidad & TobagoHolikaDahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta (06:17 PM to 08:40 PM)Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 01:05 AM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 02:53 AM on Mar 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in FijiHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta - 06:22 PM to 06:53 PMHoli, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 05:05 PM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:53 PM on Mar 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in BangladeshHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta - 11:56 PM to 12:07 AM, Mar 14Holi, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 11:05 AM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:53 PM on Mar 14, 2025Holika dahan, holi timings in AustraliaHolika Dahan, Thursday, March 13, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurta - 07:23 PM to 09:43 PMHoli, Friday, March 14, 2025Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:05 PM on Mar 13, 2025Purnima Tithi Ends - 05:53 PM on Mar 14, 2025Holi in 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, with Holika Dahan observed on the evening of Thursday, March 13. Holika Dahan, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, involves lighting a bonfire and is traditionally performed during the Pradosh Kaal (evening) after sunset. The auspicious time, or muhurat, for Holika Dahan varies by location.As per Drik Panchang countries where holika dahan and holi is celebrated will follow the auspicious timings for the rituals.Holika Dahan Muhurat (07:14 PM to 09:39 PM)Purnima Tithi begins at 01:05 AM on March 13, 2025Purnima Tithi ends at 02:53 AM, March 14, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurat (06:02 PM to 08:29 PM)Purnima Tithi begins at 05:05 AM on March 13, 2025Purnima Tithi ends at 06:53 AM, March 14, 2025Holika Dahan Muhurat (07:22 PM to 09:48 PM)Purnima Tithi begins at 01:05 AM on March 13, 2025Purnima Tithi ends at 02:53 AM, March 14, 2025While the date of Holi remains the same across countries where it is celebrated, for hyperlocal regions the exact muhurat for Holika Dahan can vary based on local sunset times and time zones. It's advisable to consult local temples or community organizations in these countries for precise timings. Performing Holika Dahan at the appropriate local time ensures adherence to traditional practices and auspiciousness.

Trump promised change, saying he would make America great again, and at the same time that he would deliver prosperity for the benefit of ordinary Americans. This is the relevant chart:That index has now fallen by more than ten per cent since its peak, which happened as recently as 19 February. The belief that Trump might deliver for the USA has very clearly already evaporated. Neo-fascism of the type now seen in so many countries is, however, no alternative. The times, they are a changin', to quote Bob Dylan, but none of the potential outcomes are looking good.

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