The 'desi' duel

  • 24 Jul 2024

    US President Joe Biden has announced the end of his re-election campaign amidst increasing calls from within his Democratic Party for him to step down. In a post on X, he stated that he will continue to serve as President until his term concludes in January 2025 and will address the nation later this week.

    Struggles of parents with young children highlighted

    In its annual survey, the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) has raised concerns about the growing risks to children's futures due to escalating debt, deteriorating mental health, and the high cost and scarcity of childcare. 

    "Covid had serious consequences, and the response should have been much more effective"

    The UK government "failed" its citizens through inadequate processes, planning, and policies ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a public inquiry.

    Rev Daaji's enlightening visit to Dubai, honoured by Emirati dignitaries

    Dubai: Spiritual leader, author, and Global Guide of Heartfulness, Kamlesh D. Patel affectionately known as Daaji, is on a two-month-long tour from Dubai to Atlanta (USA). During his recent visit to Dubai on 12th May 2024, Daaji was received...

    8 Indian origins named in Time's 100 Most Influential List 2024

    Eight individuals of Indian descent, including Alia Bhatt, Ajay Banga, and Sakshi Malik, have been honoured in Time magazine's prestigious list of the 100 most influential people of 2024. The list features a diverse array of leaders from various...

    UK’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits India

    British Foreign Secretary David Lammy was on a two-day visit to India to advance negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement and strengthen the bilateral partnership in crucial areas such as clean energy, new technologies, and security.

    From Beed to Bharat Mayank Gandhi's vision for agricultural reform

    “If I can transform the worst-affected Beed district of Maharashtra, I can transform India by using this proof of concept,” remarked Mayank Gandhi, who is currently working with farmers in Maharashtra’s worst affected district.

    Struggles of parents with young children highlighted

    In its annual survey, the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) has raised concerns about the growing risks to children's futures due to escalating debt, deteriorating mental health, and the high cost and scarcity of childcare. 

    Ashwani Arora, Managing Director & CEO (1st from left), Vijay Arora, Chairman & Managing Director, LT Foods (3rd from right), actor Vivek Oberoi (2nd from right) and others

    LT Foods expands footprints to the UK to tap the £1 billion rice and rice-based food market

    LT Foods, the more than 70-year-old Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art facility in Harlow.

    Suryakumar to lead India in T20s; Gill is his deputy

    The national selectors have opted for stability as they announced Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain and handing over the vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill in both T20Is and ODIs for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month. Hardik Pandya...

    Fundraiser for AMREF Health Africa

    Navita Yadav, board trustee of AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation) Health Africa UK and Europe CEO of Apex Group hosted a unique cricket reception and fundraiser for AMREF Health Africa at Alfred Dunhill Club in London on July 10.

    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.

    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...

    'Do Aur Do Pyar' injects romance and comedy into the mix

    “Do Aur Do Pyar'', is an upcoming Indian and romantic comedy film releasing on 19 April 2024. The film stars Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy. The film centres on Kavya and Ani, a married couple in their late...

    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...

    A learning trip!

    One of the most effective ways to learn a new language is to travel to your desired country and fully immerse yourself in the language of locals. 

    Customers of Southall Travel refunded £22 million worth of payments

    Southall Travel Group has announced measures to ‘ramp up’ its capacity to deal with refund and other queries, as it issued £22 million worth of payments to its customers. The firm reportedly said it has refunded 94% of customers with package...



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