A new series of self-authored short films by Londoners affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) are to be promoted by the Mayor as part of his grassroots ‘FGM Stops Here’ community outreach campaign to end this illegal and barbaric practice.
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9th Nov 2026 | Updated at 12:15am 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
An NHS double-decker bus will be touring the country from Monday, to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and to encourage people to...
Hundreds of people including those representing several Indian organisations joined demonstrations outside BBC studios in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow, to protest against what they termed as a “poorly researched, biased...
75th death anniversary (Nirvaan Divas) of Mahatma Gandhi, was commemorated on 30 January 2023 in London, with floral tributes and speeches at his statue in Tavistock Square and Parliament Square.
The Guildhall was decorated beautifully to welcome guests celebrating India’s Republic Day on Thursday 26 January 2023. With an exhibition explaining India's varied culture to go with the theme, people walked on the red carpet to enter the grand...
On a crisp Friday noon, 10 Downing Street was readied to welcome UK’s Tamil community, for the first time ever, to celebrate Thai Pongal at the Prime Minister’s...
On 23 January, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £150 million funding boost up to April 2025 to the mental health services as a part of the NHS’s...
The Indian diaspora in the UK has been left fuming with anger, after watching BBC’s recent documentary series on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi....
- 23 Jan 2023
Heritage Bengal Global celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 22 January at Ealing Town Hall in London. Hosting a Saraswati...
Virendra Sharma MP has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary...
