Thirty years ago in 1989, Valentine's Day was marred by hatred after Ayatollah Khomeini, the then supreme leader of Iran, issued a fatwa against the British-Indian journalist Salman Rushdie for his novel “The Satanic Verses”. The book sparked...
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9th Feb 2026 | Updated at 12:04am 9th 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
In my last column I wrote about the success of British Bangladeshis. It’s a fact that young British Bangladeshis have benefited from how their parents have integrated into the British life. They have better financial support and access to education;...
Thursday saw London's streets around North West and West London (Queensbury, Osterley etc) celebrate Narendra Modi's election victory, with supporters...
Award winning singer Navin Kundra is back with his concert 'Voice of Legends' and this time in the form of a UK wide tour starting from 2nd June at Beck...
Calling MoneyGram's association with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 one of its most exciting initiatives, Richard Levy, its Head of Marketing Europe, at...
Ten Armed Forces personnel have completed an Umrah, the Islamic religious pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and visited the Islamic Holy sites of Mecca...
The Oshwal community is believed to have been founded 70 years after the nirvana of Lord Mahavir (about 2475 years ago). A Jain Acharya, Shree Ratna Prabhsuriji...
Children from British Asian and other ethnic minority background, especially who care for ill or disabled relatives are more likely than other young carers...
Amazon is facing social media backlash after they were found to have listed items like toilet seat covers and kitchen and toilet mats with images of Hindu God, especially Ganesh on their website.
Dawinder Bansal, is an award winning producer and artist whose performances and immersive installations are informed by cultural heritage and contemporary...
