An art-loving hairdresser has saved beautiful carvings from a Hindu temple. Piero D’Angelico saw builders were working on the Old Library on Mill Road, and discovered that the intricately carved stone pillars around the former altar were to...
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 09:55am 5th Dec 2025
'Human Cost of Terrorism' exhibition highlights global need for peace and solidarity
A special exhibition, organised by the High Commission of India in London, commemorated the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 along with other incidents that cost irreparable losses of life.
First-ever Shiva Maha Purana recital at the UK Parliament
- 04 Dec 2025
Dhruv Chhatralia BEM created history on 18 November 2025 with the first-ever recital of the ‘Shiva Maha Purana’ at the UK Parliament.The landmark evening was hosted by Padma Shri Bob Blackman MP inside a packed House of Commons chamber.The event...
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
Luxury retailer Harrods has agreed to stop selling a handbag following concerns raised by the Hindu community according to MyLondon news. The brand received complaints after it sold a Judith Leiber multi-embellished clutch designed in the image...
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has published their #SafeRamadan guidance this year whereby they advise of the numerous ways in which Muslims across the UK can continue to observe Ramadan both socially and spiritually.
Over 100 Indian organisations have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about concerns over the lack of action against an Oxford University faculty member for his alleged "Hindu hatred and bigoted views”.
- 12 Apr 2021
Ramadan is here (12 April – 12 May), but how much do those of other faiths, or none, know about this important religious festival? Former primary school...
Celebrating Vaisakhi is a special moment for me. Being with family and friends at our local gurdwara is something I look forward to every year. The day...
- 12 Apr 2021
A two-minute silence was observed in Israel on Thursday 8 April as sirens rang out throughout the country to mark Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the genocide of European Jews during World War II between 1941 and...
Dada didn't say much, but we grandchildren loved to make him laugh. He had such an infectious smile and laugh. He had a nickname for all of us, which were...
In this article, we will talk about Shastriji Maharaj and how he established BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in 1907, and Yogiji Maharaj who furthered the cause of BAPS outside India and amongst the youth.
In this article, we will talk about Shastriji Maharaj and how he established BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in 1907, and Yogiji Maharaj who furthered the cause of BAPS outside India and amongst the youth.
