From its inauguration by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in August 1995, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London (popularly recognised as the ‘Neasden Temple’) has provided worshippers, visitors and local residents with a profound sense of...
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8th Nov 2026 | Updated at 10:02pm 8th 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
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden hosted a unique musical programme of devotional singing by young children on Saturday 15 November 2014. The event was part of the year-long celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of Brahmaswarup...
An organisation for women has launched a survey this week called 'Hindu Women in the UK 2014: Opportunities and Challenges', to understand the most pressing issues that are at the forefront of the minds of Hindu Women in the UK. Conducted by...
The world celebrates 25 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall, this year. During my visit to the city on this weekend, it was a pleasant surprise to see a bust of Mahatma Gandhi, in a Museum at the Checkpoint Charlie- a point of control between...
Last week the talented Krupali Patel was awarded London Radiographer of the Year at the House of Commons. This well-deserved honour was bestowed by The...
Sarish Saghir and Sukhpreet Shergill were chosen from more than 40,000 young people across the UK to be ambassadors for the National Citizen Service. They...
NHS Blood and Transplant is urging more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities across England and North Wales to come forward, make time this...
7 years old Simran goes to 10 Downing Street Diwali. A report from this young journalist about her experience.
At the invitation of MPHA, over 120 people including MPS SMT, MPHA members, Staff Association representatives and prominent community leaders gathered...
Thousands of people from all over the UK came together on Sunday 26 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.
