As the 2020 festive season of Diwali approaches, millions of people around the world are preparing to celebrate. With the colourful festival known for...
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5th Dec 2025 | Updated at 01:48pm 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
The Brent Council’s cabinet will assess Neasden Temple’s application to rename part of Meadow Garth to Pramukh Swami Road, it emerged on Wednesday 7th October.
- 05 Oct 2020
Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, PHE’s new...
The care sector is facing some of the biggest challenges in the history of social care. Decades of underfunding and successive governments neglecting their responsibilities for older people have left a two-tier system. Those who can afford to...
Seven MPs from the Conservative Party have re-launched a group called ‘The Conservative Friends of Kashmir’ two weeks back, to campaign for self-determination...
Winner of several prestigious awards, Harrow-based elderly care provider TLC Care provides luxury nursing, residential and dementia care across London, Cambridge, Surrey, and Hertfordshire.
Shares of Videocon jumped 5% on 11 September after a UK-based business made an offer of Rs 2,200 crores (£2.33mn) to Videocon’s lenders for a takeover of the company, an Indian newspaper has reported. It is believed the bid may be revised this...
This year Kolkata, the heart of Durga puja will witness a unique way of celebration because of the pandemic. 2020 is a unique year. Not just because of coronavirus that has killed thousands and changed the way of normalcy, but also because this...
In August 2019, the High Commission of Indian in London was informed by India Pride Project that four antique idols (Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman) were stolen from a temple built in Vijayanagara period in Tamil Nadu and smuggled out...
Every month, the British Indian and Jewish Association (formerly known as the Indian Jewish Association) explores the lives and careers of notable members of our communities.
