Last week I had the great honour of opening the new Jaspar Centre Hall in Harrow with a number of esteemed guests. It was no ordinary hall opening – it represented much, much more. The opening signified a new era of British born Indians taking...
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28th Mar 2026 | Updated at 07:04am 28th Mar 2026
High Commission of India marks Women’s Day with leadership panel
- 25 Mar 2026
The High Commission of India marked International Women’s Day on 10 March by bringing together influential voices to discuss how women are shaping leadership, public discourse and change across different sectors.The event featured a panel discussion...
Conservative Friends of India hosts Spring Reception
The Conservative Friends of India (CFI) held its Spring Reception at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace in the House of Lords, London, with stunning views over the River Thames.
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 PwC Hindu Society hosted a gala Diwali celebration at The Lalit Hotel on Tuesday 17th October, also celebrating 15 years of their inception. The Hindu...
The Lalit Hotel in London looked straight out of a Bollywood scene. Meticulously decorated in orange and pink, the hosts welcomed all the guests with a smile and a polite 'namaste'. As we walked into the lobby, passed by the beautiful water...
Over 15,000 people from all over the UK came together on 22 October to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple, as part of one of the biggest festivals in the country. During this joyous occasion, complimentary...
The 10 Downing Street organised a Diwali celebration this year in absence of Prime Minister Theresa May. May was in Brussles on Monday 16 October evening,...
The 84th birth celebrations of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj were joyously celebrated in his presence on Saturday 23 September 2017 at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London.
His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurated the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chigwell, East London, on Sunday 8 October 2017. He and accompanying swamis performed the murti-pratishtha vidhi – a special Vedic ceremony infusing the images...
- 11 Oct 2017
Following a recent visit to the BAPS Neasden temple, Sruti Dharma das, Temple President of ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, casually invited Mahant Swami Maharaj, international spiritual head of BAPS, to visit the Manor. Considering the Swami’s elderly...
A race audit by the Prime Minister Theresa May shows that unemployment rate for Black and Asian people is almost double of what it is for white people....
Volunteers from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury spent Sunday 1st October 2017 collecting food items from donors at local supermarkets in support of a local foodbank, Sufra.
