ONE YEAR ON

  • 03 Jul 2025

    One year ago, Keir Starmer stood triumphant, riding the wave of a political landslide that ended 18 years of Conservative rule and delivered Labour a towering 172-seat majority.

    “We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and delivering culturally sensitive care”

    Imagine a health service that meets you where you live,  catches warning signs before they become emergencies and the operation is smooth.

    Tackling period taboos and plastic waste

    Ruby Raut, an environmentalist and co-founder of WUKA (Wake Up Kick Ass) is at the forefront of a movement that connects menstrual equity with climate action, challenging deep-rooted cultural taboos along the way.

    International students under siege

    Once seen as gateways to opportunity and prosperity, the world’s top study destinations are rapidly shutting their doors on international students.

    Thousands attend Holi festival at new BAPS mandir in Sydney

    Kemps Creek (Australia): The Fuldol Festival, a vibrant part of the Holi celebrations, was held at the newly opened BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir and Cultural Precinct in Kemps Creek near Sydney. It attracted people from across Sydney...

    India shines under Modi’s governance

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently marked eleven years in office, having taken the oath on 26 May 2014. 

    India launches diplomatic offensive against Pak

    India is launching a diplomatic offensive against Pakistan by sending all-party delegations to different parts of the world to explain Operation Sindoor and expose Islamabad's continued support to terrorists and their cross-border activities....

    UK and EU strike landmark post-Brexit deal

    The United Kingdom and the European Union have signed a sweeping new deal aimed at resetting their post-Brexit relationship, easing restrictions on trade, travel, and defence cooperation in what leaders described as a “historic moment.”

    Rich exodus rattles UK economy

    Just a month ago, the abolition of the UK’s non-domiciled tax regime made headlines as it was reported that billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, a long-time UK resident of nearly 30 years, was preparing to leave the country. While Mittal...

    Indian Women’s Cricket Team honoured by High Commission of India

    The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, which is in England for T20I and ODI series, was welcomed at a community gathering at the India House in London on Saturday 5 July, with applauds and cheers by an emotional diaspora. 

    8th year of community football championship launched at Guild Hall

    Heritage Bengal Global launched its 8th Indian Fans Alliance (IFA) Shield UK Football Championship on Friday 27 June, at City of London’s prestigious Guild Hall.

    Leading Lights with Rani Singh

    Indian-origin lady helms important UK Screen Body

    • 19 Aug 2019

    Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.

    Monty's Spin with Monty Panesar

    Monty's Spin

    • 25 Mar 2020

    The Covid-19 virus has taken the world by storm. It has stopped all sporting events and the risks should be taken seriously. We should be at home for at least 3 weeks and we should take the government advise very seriously.

    England cricket partners with director Gurinder Chadha to create blockbuster film

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has worked with award-winning British-Indian director Gurinder Chadha to create a blockbuster film trailer to promote this summer’s highly anticipated series against India Women. 

    Santosh: A story of strength, loss, and self-discovery

    Shahana Goswami is a critically acclaimed actress known for her nuanced performances. She began her film journey with ‘Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota’ (2006) and rose to fame with ‘Rock On!!’ (2008). Her latest film, ‘Santosh’, has earned nominations...

    Stream Cream

    Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix

    I spy "The spy”!

    Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!

    Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences

    The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...

    Ajeeb Dastans

    Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.

    Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink

    Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children

    SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga

    You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...

    CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’

    The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...

    India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world

    India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.



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