Lord Loomba CBE recently hosted a webinar on UN International Widows Day 2020 to raise awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on widows worldwide and to call for international support for widows’ empowerment both financially and socially.
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8th Feb 2026 | Updated at 01:46pm 8th Feb 2026
WHEN MANTRAS MEET MODERN BEATS
In an era where virtual connections are increasingly superficial, a spiritual revolution is brewing, one that harmonises ancient devotion with modern rhythms. Soul-stirring kirtans, immersive storytelling, and high-energy collective vibes with...
From local government to the Lords: Shama Tatler on power, policy and representation
For Shama Tatler, now Baroness Shah, entering the House of Lords was never part of a carefully plotted political trajectory. Her’s is not the story of a carefully choreographed political ascent, but one shaped by public service, lived experience...
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
- 29 Jun 2020
This year marks the 48th anniversary of the expulsion of over 60,000 Ugandan Asians from Uganda by the brutal dictator Idi Amin. 48 years later, it is ironic that this expulsion narrative is relevant now more than ever before.
On 15 June non-essential retail shops opened their doors for the first time in 3 months. All non-essential retailers are able to reopen provided they follow...
Anand Bhatt, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Dance City, the North East’s leading development organisation for dance....
- 17 Jun 2020
The Shree Ram Mandir Birmingham have been offering door-to-door delivery of hot meals to those vulnerable as the coronavirus pandemic continues in the UK. Birmingham was believed to be one of the other major hot spots in the UK besides London...
On Monday 16th June, the Commonwealth Jewish Council (CJC) announced a multi-faith panel for a special “Faith in the Commonwealth” webinar. It is hosted in parallel to the Commonwealth Summit in Rwanda which was slated to be held around the...
Josie Hitchen, an NHS nurse from North East England, was on a career break, in Bali, training to be a yoga instructor. But when the pandemic hit, she returned...
Small businesses are facing enormous challenges whilst playing an important part in the fight against coronavirus. Many have had to close their doors in recent weeks and are struggling with cashflow. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched...
On Sunday 14th June, prime minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commemorated the third anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, where 72 people died in the west London residential block.
On Monday 15th June, as places of worship gradually re-opened, MPs flagged up their concerns about a potential rise in Islamophobic attacks against the Muslim community.
