TIME FOR REAL CHANGE?

Asian Voice spoke to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which addressed funding sources, the implementation of the proposed home visit programme by health workers amid a doctor shortage, the rising number of professionals moving abroad, and more.

British Sikhs celebrated at No 10

Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked the festival of Vaisakhi with a heartfelt message from 10 Downing Street on Sunday, thanking British Sikhs for their enduring contributions to the United Kingdom across a wide range of sectors.

The politics of salt

Somerset House’s annual Spring commission is back with a powerful project by Hylozoic/Desires, the cross-disciplinary collective of Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser.

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...

European leaders unite for peace in Ukraine

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the West stands at a “crossroads in history” as he addressed European leaders at a crucial summit in London on Sunday, March 2.

India-UK FTA inches towards final closure

The 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), held during the recent visit of India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked a significant advance in the strengthening of bilateral ties, with both nations reaffirming their commitments to finalising a...

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits the UK for bilateral meetings

“In a rapidly evolving, multipolar world, countries are increasingly leaning on bilateral arrangements due to the growing ineffectiveness of multilateral institutions”, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London where she has...

India-UK FTA inches towards final closure

The 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), held during the recent visit of India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked a significant advance in the strengthening of bilateral ties, with both nations reaffirming their commitments to finalising a...

What’s next for the economy?

Alpesh Paleja, Lead Economist at the CBI, specialises in the UK economy and oversees its economic forecasts. 

90+ teams participate in NDG 2025 sporting event

The National Dharmic Games (NDG) 2025, the UK’s largest Hindu student sporting event, took place on 15th February at Loughborough University. Organised by NHSF (UK) volunteers, it drew 700 attendees and 90+ teams, including non-Hindu players....

Telugu Association of London hosts volleyball, throwball tournaments

Telugu Association of London (TAL) conducted the 13th annual volleyball tournament along with women’s Throwball tournament in UEL Sports Dock, University of East London on 16 March.

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.

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...

Colors dance deewane goes global: Witness breathtaking international talent this Saturday!

London, United Kingdom – May 14, 2024: COLORS, the world's leading platform for South Asian entertainment, is set to ignite your screens with a spectacular International Talent Special Episode of Dance Deewane! Airing on Saturday, May 18th at...

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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