Navratri is a nine day festival that is celebrated with dance and music, when Hindus worship Goddess Durga, the symbol of 'Shakti' or female expression of divine.
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 10:54pm 5th Dec 2025
'Human Cost of Terrorism' exhibition highlights global need for peace and solidarity
A special exhibition, organised by the High Commission of India in London, commemorated the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 along with other incidents that cost irreparable losses of life.
First-ever Shiva Maha Purana recital at the UK Parliament
- 04 Dec 2025
Dhruv Chhatralia BEM created history on 18 November 2025 with the first-ever recital of the ‘Shiva Maha Purana’ at the UK Parliament.The landmark evening was hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP inside a packed House of Commons chamber.The event...
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
In the year of 2017, Indian Cultural Society (ICS) Cambridge took initiative to bring a new idol for their annual Durgapuja. Despite several hindrances,...
The current Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide, Swami Swaroopananda was in London between 13 September and 23 September 2018 to conduct a captivating series...
On Wednesday 5th September 2018, The Punjabi Society of British Isles (Founded 1928) hosted an awards evening at The House of Commons as part of its 90th...
Top honours for inspirational British Asian role models were presented at the 18th annual Asian Achievers Awards on September 14th at a glittering gala...
An advertisement promoting Brent as the 'London Borough of Culture' with Shri Vallabh Nidhi Mandir picture on a Kingsbury public toilet has enraged the...
On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, nine year old Aryan, son of proud parents Rakesh and Mayuri Patel, walked 11 miles to pray to Lord Krishna at the Watford Temple.
A recent survey reveals that only 16% of adults aged 50 and over in England say they check the colour of their urine every time they go to the toilet, with women being less likely to check every time (12% vs 20% of men).
Volunteers from BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organised an organ donation awareness stall during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Bhaktivedanta...
Television presenter Konnie Huq and the sister of MP Rupa Huq has said that she has lost pride in her Bangladeshi homeland after renowned photojournalist...
