Farina Saheed is a mental health nurse from Leeds. She said “I first thought about a career in nursing when I did a counselling course. I realised how...
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9th Nov 2026 | Updated at 04:43am 9th Nov 2026
From the Festival of Lights to Life at TfL- A Story of Connection
With Diwali upon us, I find myself reflecting on two journeys that have shaped my life, my personal connection to the Festival of Lights and my professional journey at Transport for London.
Indiaspora celebrates Diwali at House of Lords
Indiaspora’s annual Diwali dinner at the House of Lords on 30 October underscored the growing influence of the Indian diaspora and brought together prominent business leaders, parliamentarians and distinguished guests.
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
Rishabh, an 18-year-old teenager travels across continents to pursue his under-graduation in the UK in 2014. In the process, he discovers that he is bisexual....
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj hosted an event on 27 November at Shree Kutch Swaminarayan Mandir Kenton Harrow together with 11 other Swaminarayan mandirs...
A University of Wolverhampton academic has formally received an MBE from His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace. Dr Opinderjit...
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (popularly known as the ‘Neasden Temple’) received an award from the London Faith & Community Awards in recognition...
East meets west is a unique concert hosted by Essex Indian community group. Festive spirit, food, fun, cultural programme and hospitality makes it one...
A number of people will know and may have read my articles on the history of the Lohana community.
Art or science, fashion or property, Punjabis whether South Asians migrants or native UK born citizens have left their imprint across fields to the degree that they now form an integral part of UK's diverse cultural heritage. Here is a list...
Among the Brexit chaos and party backlashes, the 10 Downing Street had to move its Diwali and Bandi chhor divas celebration to Durbar Court in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It was decorated with orange and pink marigolds, rangolis and...
*Ananya, a Punjabi by birth and her husband of English origins have been married and in the UK for the last few years now. How did they meet? Originally from India, Ananya was here to pursue her academic career and as the tale goes, fell in...
