Across several London and Birmingham boroughs with significant South Asian populations, the 2026 local elections showed varied political outcomes, with...
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9th Sep 2026 | Updated at 06:16pm 9th Sep 2026
Diaspora voices concern over attempts to redefine Durga Puja traditions
A controversy over non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja has stirred a sharp debate in West Bengal, after the Vishva Hindu Parishad urged organisers to keep meat and fish away from puja pandal premises. The organisation said its appeal was meant...
Tammy Sandhu makes history as UK’s first ethnic minority woman ambassador to the Holy See
British diplomat Tammy Sandhu MBE has made history after becoming the first woman from an ethnic minority background to serve as the UK’s ambassador to the Holy See.
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
Across the UK, concerns are growing about the limited availability of Hinduism as a GCSE subject. Only a small number of schools now offer it as a dedicated option, which means many students miss the chance to study their own faith in depth...
A major progress presentation for the AUM Hindu Crematorium project, developed by Anoopam Mission, Denham, was held on Sunday in the divine presence of Guru Hari Pujya Jashbhai Sahebji.
The London Marathon 2026 transformed the capital into a powerful celebration of endurance and community spirit, as a record 59,000 runners took on the iconic 26.2-mile route from Greenwich to The Mall.
Virendra Sharma, former MP for Ealing, has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Ealing in recognition of his decades of public service to the community.
Outside 10 Downing Street, a long queue of men and women dressed in traditional attire gathered with excitement as they waited to enter the Prime Minister’s...
The British Sikh Association has put forward plans for a new memorial in Southall, west London, designed to honour the Sikh community’s service in both World Wars and inspire future generations of British Sikhs.
The IIW She Inspires Awards – Dharma Dubey Special was hosted by Conservative MP for Leicester East, Shivani Raja, on 24 March 2026 at the House of Commons.
The rising cost of living in the UK is now being felt in an unexpected and deeply personal area: funerals. New research suggests that global events, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, are beginning to push up funeral costs as higher...
Councillor Parveen Rani, representing Hindi Shiksha Parishad UK, recently organised a special cultural evening at London's Nehru Centre, uniting leaders...
