Like any other community living outside India, Bengalis too have a rich heritage of art and culture. Every year during Dussehra (or Bijoya Dashami), a true bengali yearns for a cultural extravaganza that sums up the whole year for him.
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19th Dec 2025 | Updated at 02:25am 19th Dec 2025
What do the British Indians want?
British Indians account for nearly 3% of the UK population and are estimated to contribute around 6% of national GDP. Economically, socially and culturally, the community punches well above its weight. Politically, however, it remains strikingly...
House of Lords tribute honours legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji
The House of Lords recently turned into a space of remembrance and reflection as parliamentarians, diplomats and community leaders gathered to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, a towering figure of Indian nationalism and...
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
Tom Brake MP is pressing in Parliament for the erection of London’s first monument to mark the Sikh community’s contribution to World War One.
On Thursday 17 September, at New Scotland Yard, headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Metropolitan...
Bradford students have secured places at leading universities this autumn after participating in the Social Mobility Foundation’s free of charge programmes. The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement...
Mohanbhai Bhimji Ladwa passed away on 6 September 2015 in Birmingham UK, after prolonged illness. Born on 28 September 1932, at Porbandar, India, he came to UK from Dar E Salam, where his elder son Mukesh was born.
The London Labour Party has announced its candidates for a number of important London assembly seats being contested in May 2016.
The City Hindus Network (CHN) hosted its latest event at The Happenstance in the heart of the City of London on 10 September. The sell-out networking event,...
Over 400 community organisations have been confirmed as Welcome Partners for the grand reception being planned for Prime Minister Modi at Wembley Stadium, London on 13 November.
Better recruitment policies which harness the skills of people from disadvantaged groups hold the key to a more secure future for British business, Employment...
The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend by Armed Forces at Armoury House, London. A significant event...
