Like every year, this year as well, the Indian High Commission and India League would be celebrating the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations at the Tavistock Square, London on Sunday 2 October 2016 at 11am. The event, that is open to public,...
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10th Nov 2026 | Updated at 08:13am 10th 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
A group of young London based Bengali entrepreneurs have organised an exclusive shopping event called ‘Bilet-e Utshob’ (Celebration abroad) on the 1st of October in the leafy suburbs of Wimbledon. Passionate about bringing Kolkata to London,...
Daily puja and arti, wonderful music, singing, dance, dhol tasha and lively visarjan procession involving established artistes, children and women have...
- 13 Sep 2016
Extremism, in all its forms, will be discussed in Brent Civic Centre at a Question Time style event this Autumn. Taking place on Monday 3 October, the event is part of the Council's wider 'It's Time to Talk' campaign which aims to empower the...
Hackney’s Jewish residents have a rich and interesting history, spanning 350 years in the borough. A new display at Hackney Museum, created by young women from the Chassidic Orthodox community group Teen Action, gives a glimpse into this history...
- 13 Sep 2016
It was a cold and crisp February morning of 1968 when I arrived in the UK with - £135 (- minus £135) in my pockets! £135 (2,700 Tanzanian shillings) was the amount I had borrowed and owed to relatives for my air fare from Dar-es-Salaam to London.
- 06 Sep 2016
British Asians have come a very long way since their arrival in the UK. They worked hard and achieved so much to reciprocate the warmth and hospitality...
- 06 Sep 2016
Gijsbert Oonk (1966) is a global historian whose research and teaching activities are in the field of Global History, especially related to the Indian Diaspora.
- 06 Sep 2016
Many of you may have read my article in Asian Voice on UK Lohanas where I covered the fascinating history and background of Lohanas leading to their presence...
Rt Hon Sadiq Khan, has been the first Muslim Mayor of London to visit Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kingsbury as the guest of honour to mark the temple's second...
