Ramesh Shah is best known for his work with Ekal Vidyalaya—working to provide education to the millions of people in tribal India, who have little access to education. Ekal Vidyalaya originally operated from his home and he is now the global...
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2nd Feb 2026 | Updated at 05:27pm 2nd Feb 2026
From local government to the Lords: Shama Tatler on power, policy and representation
For Shama Tatler, now Baroness Shah, entering the House of Lords was never part of a carefully plotted political trajectory. Her’s is not the story of a carefully choreographed political ascent, but one shaped by public service, lived experience...
HCI commemorates India’s Republic Day
The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated by the High Commission of India (HCI) and the Indian community in the United Kingdom, reaffirming pride in the Constitution and the nation’s democratic spirit.This year’s observance was particularly...
Tributes honour Citibond Travel's Alpa Shahq
- 18 Dec 2024
Tributes have poured in for Alpa Ashishbhai Shah, a respected tourism industry veteran, who passed away peacefully on Sunday (15) after a valiant battle with cancer.
Remembering Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha on his second death anniversary
- 15 Feb 2022
The strong foundation of heritage, philanthropy and service built by Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha is an inspiration for future generations and our communities.
Remembering Lady Pramila Parekh
- 10 Oct 2024
The Indian Youth Choir and SHIVA recently performed the Swaranjali music concert at the Southbank Centre, London. Chief Guests at the concernt included...
Many Muslims help Secret Santa staff pack their bags with presents for the most disadvantaged children across Blackburn and Darwen. This year, the 'Secret Sheikh' project between One Voice and Secret Santa Ltd will do the same for them. As part...
Thirty years ago in 1989, Valentine's Day was marred by hatred after Ayatollah Khomeini, the then supreme leader of Iran, issued a fatwa against the British-Indian journalist Salman Rushdie for his novel “The Satanic Verses”. The book sparked...
In my last column I wrote about the success of British Bangladeshis. It’s a fact that young British Bangladeshis have benefited from how their parents have integrated into the British life. They have better financial support and access to education;...
In post-Communist Moscow, Sukhmani Kaur was the only white female Russian embracing her faith on her head in the form of a turban as she channelised the...
On Sunday 14th April, Khalsa Jatha in Central London celebrated Viasakhi in the presence of Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Deputy Mayor of London for business...
On Saturday 6th April, at Ruddock Performing Arts Centre in Birmingham, Dr. Priya Atwal presented an educative session where she spoke about the women...
'Turbans And Tales’ authored by Amit and Naroop, directors and photographers, was launched at the National Army Museum.British actor Jassa Ahluwalia, magician...
The UK is home to a sizeable population of the Darji, or tailor community. Most hail mainly from parts of East Africa and Gujarat, India, but there are...
