The tragic shortage of Oxygen in India has made clear through messages from the Foreign Office and Prime Minister’s Office just how much they consider India a friend. They’ve moved fast. It’s been genuine.
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2nd Feb 2026 | Updated at 03:58pm 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
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In this article, we will talk about Shastriji Maharaj and how he established BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in 1907, and Yogiji Maharaj who furthered the cause of BAPS outside India and amongst the youth.
On Sunday 31st January, the UK largest democratic Muslim umbrella body elected their new Secretary General. Zara Mohammed was elected by winning a majority...
A house of Lords peer has raised his concerns about the increase in domestic violence as Britain continues to battle through the third national lockdown.
On Monday 11th January, the eastern section of Meadow Garth in north-west London, the home of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – popularly known as ‘Neasden...
Food for Life London, the food distribution initiative from London’s Hare Krishna Temple has introduced the UK’s first fully electric food van to serve Londoners.
On Wednesday 23rd December, volunteers of the Bhaktivedanta Manor community gathered in the kitchens of the Avanti Schools to cook 5000 nutritious free meals for the underprivileged children across Harrow. The volunteers strictly followed all...
On Wednesday 23rd December, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the UK was awarded with the prestigious Threlford Memorial Cup for 2020 by the Chartered Institute of Linguists.
M N Nandakumara moved to the UK to pursue his PhD when he started volunteering at The Bhavan. This gave him the opportunity to make the classical arts of India available and accessible to both the Indian diaspora and the wider audience in the...
