US forces raid Venezuela, abducts Maduro

US President Donald Trump has issued a series of blunt warnings to multiple countries in recent hours, signalling an increasingly confrontational stance across global regions. 

This follows a bold US military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his subsequent transfer to New York to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and weapons offenses. Since the operation, Trump has spoken out against at least five countries, including India, Iran, Cuba, Colombia, and Greenland.

“Food should bring pleasure, connection and nourishment”

In Good Taste: What Shapes What We Eat and Drink—and Why It Matters by Mallika Basu, launching 22 January 2026, is an accessible guide to the food system. It explores how our food is shaped by power, inequality and environmental impact, and...

Honouring Dhruv Chhatralia BEM: A grand reception by Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar

Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar hosted a special reception in their office to honour Dhruv Chhatralia BEM, Partner (Corporate), Head of Venture Capital (UK), and Head of the India Group in London. He is the founder of Shyam Bhagavad Gita classes and...

Johannesburg's BAPS temple unveils Nilkanth Varni statue

A 42-foot bronze statue of Nilkanth Varni, the 18th-century yogi, was unveiled at the BAPS temple in Johannesburg, South Africa. This statue, the tallest bronze figure in the country, also ranks as the fourth-tallest in Africa, alongside Nigeria’s...

Rising attacks on Hindus spark calls to review Yunus’ Nobel Prize

Atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh have reportedly increased, triggering criticism of Muhammad Yunus and renewed questions over his Nobel Peace Prize, amid accusations that he has failed, as Chief Advisor of the interim government, to curb...

Shree Lohana Mahaparishad: Preserving heritage, empowering generations

Shree Lohana Mahaparishad is a global cultural organisation dedicated to uniting the Lohana community, preserving its rich traditions, and empowering future generations. Through a wide range of initiatives and events, the organisation celebrates...

Modi, Putin push India-Russia ties to new heights

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on 4-5 December 2025, marking his first trip to New Delhi after the Ukraine war began in 2022.Despite global tensions, India remains a strong ally of Russia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave...

India’s economic rise signals global power shift

India has now surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP, with a GDP of $4.18 trillion, according to the government’s year-end economic review.The country is poised to overtake Germany within the next 2.5 to...

Where is growth in the Budget?

Rachel Reeves and the government have missed a real opportunity to put our country on a growth trajectory in this Budget.

Dementia affected football fans' gesture

Football fans living with dementia made history at Wembley Stadium when they joined England and Wales players as mascots for their international friendly. As part of the official charity partnership between Alzheimer's Society and The Football...

FICCI leads India-UK Sports collaboration drive in Manchester visit

FICCI leads India-UK Sports collaboration drive in Manchester visit

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.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil iconic DDLJ statue in London

Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marked a milestone in London as they unveiled a bronze statue of their Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge characters, Raj and Simran, at Leicester Square. The installation celebrates 30 years of the beloved...

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. 

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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