“Shoplifting is not a victimless crime”

In recent years, retail crime has surged across the UK, leaving shop owners and staff grappling with an escalating threat to their safety and livelihoods. Amit Puntambekar, the owner of Ash’s Shop in Fenstanton, Peterborough, found himself at the forefront of this growing issue when he confronted a shoplifter in a dramatic encounter.

Will government inaction on science, trade & innovation cost the UK Its economic future?

As the government wrestles with market backlash and deep business concern from early economic decisions, the layers of economic complexity are building.

High Commission of India hosts Republic Day reception at Guildhall

The Indian High Commissioner H.E Vikram Doraiswami and wife Sangeeta Doraiswami hosted a dinner reception on Tuesday 28 January at the Great Hall, Guildhall, City of London to mark India’s 76th republic Day.

BAPS Mandir Abu Dhabi hosts Defence Attachés from 20+ nations

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi welcomed the New Year with a distinctive celebration of ‘Unity, Diversity, and Harmony.’ The event brought together Defence Attachés, their families, and dignitaries from over 20 embassies worldwide, fostering...

HINDUS DEMAND JUSTICE GLOBALLY

Since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has surged, with frequent reports of temple vandalism, assaults, and attacks on individuals. The Hindu minority in Bangladesh comprises 8%. Over...

University of Surrey unveils plans for International Branch Campus (IBC) in GIFT City, Gujarat

The University of Surrey is set to open a world-class International Branch Campus in GIFT City, Gujarat, India, delivered in collaboration with experienced transnational education group GUS Global Services (GGS). 

Celebrating unity and strength

Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s Constitution on January 26, 1950, three years after gaining independence from Britain. With its enactment, India became an independent, democratic, and republican nation.

AI’s role in shaping the future of compliance and automation

Rhim Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Arva AI, is transforming business verification for banks and fintechs with AI-backed solutions, recently funded by Google AI. He previously led financial crime products at Revolut Business. In an interview with...

Empowering British Asian entrepreneurs for a brighter future

British Indian entrepreneurs are achieving great success in the UK, but gaps in support, resources, and representation still exist. Bae HQ, founded by Amardeep Parmar and Gurvir Riyat, is addressing these gaps by building a community for high-growth...

UK to host Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with £500,000 govt backing

The Kabaddi World Cup 2025, a collaboration between World Kabaddi, the British Kabaddi League, and the West Midlands Combined Authority, will be held from 17th to 23rd March across Wolverhampton, Coventry, Birmingham, and Walsall. Backed by...

England’s Kho Kho team prepares to shine at the world cup

The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, held at IGI Stadium in Delhi, India, from January 13–19, 2025, features England's men’s and women’s teams, each comprising 15 skilled players. These athletes, selected through trials in November 2024, honed their...

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...

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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