Cultural focus to fight cancer inequalities

Cancer outcomes in the UK are not experienced equally. British Asian, Black and other ethnic minority communities face persistent inequalities across the cancer pathway, from awareness and screening to diagnosis, treatment and survival. While overall cancer survival has improved in recent decades, progress has not been evenly shared.

BREAKING THE ICE: How British Asians are claiming space in skiing

Skiing has long been seen as an elite, overwhelmingly white sport, one where British Asian faces are still relatively rare. But that picture is slowly beginning to change, as more people from Asian backgrounds discover snow sports later in life...

OPEN IFTAR - How shared meals are building hope and belonging across Britain

As the sun sets and the call to break the fast draws near, long tables fill with strangers who, within moments, become something closer to friends.

Vibrant Republic Day celebrations in Nairobi

The High Commission of India in Nairobi hosted a vibrant ceremony to mark India’s 77th Republic Day, attended by senior Kenyan officials, diplomats, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora.The National Day Reception at India House was graced...

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...

India clinches major trade victory in US deal

India and the United States formalised a landmark interim trade framework, signaling a self-confident nation’s deeper integration into the global economy.

Cambridge revives historic India ties with new centre, scholarships and sport

The University of Cambridge has announced a wide-ranging set of new initiatives across research, technology, education, philanthropy and sport during a high-level visit to India, renewing and strengthening a relationship that spans more than...

Union Budget boosts India’s medical tourism and NRI investments

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament amid global economic uncertainty and shifting supply chains, while reaffirming India’s commitment to growth and fiscal discipline.Calling it a Yuva Shakti–driven...

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...

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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