Sue is an independent filmmaker who has recently completed a feature documentary based on Belmaya and her life struggles. Sue is a British documentary maker who has been involved in Nepal and women's rights for 20 years. She co-founded Asha...
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2nd May 2024 | Updated at 05:43pm 2nd May 2024
Little English and truly South Asian
In the past couple of decades, British Indian films like Bend It Like Beckham and Slumdog Millionaire have not only created a lot of buzz in the South Asian diaspora but have also swept up top awards in the international arena. And yet, the...
South Asians will enjoy revisiting scenic Bangladesh through "Secrets in the Wind"
Rumki Chowdhury was born in Bangladesh and grew up in the USA. She has also lived in the UK and Sweden. With an MA in English Literature from The Queen Mary University of London and a BA in English Writing from The William Paterson University...
Riz Ahmed rounded off 2020 with The Long Goodbye, a very special digital performance blending music, storytelling and theatre which was a sell-out event when it aired in December. Due to the popularity and interest of this one-off show it will...
It’s been more than six months since the world went into a lockdown, economies crumbled, and so did jobs. What the pandemic couldn’t shake are the faith and passion among artists to keep going, and helping the community in navigating through...
“For every wonderful Guru and teacher out there, (and yes there are some shining examples of kind and impeccable gurus) there is an abusive Guru hiding amongst them. Stop idealizing Gurus. Respect the craft but make sure that the safety of your...
Diwali in London (DiL) Committee in association with Puranas is presenting Ramayana - An ancient Indian epic. Director Neelima Penumarthy’s motto is – “Connecting Cultures” through stories. Written and narrated by her teenage sons, Shreyas Pulle...
Naina Soni was born in Uganda to a Gujarati family. She spent her childhood in Leicester and after getting married, she settled in London. She worked in retail for over 26 years and then decided to do something for herself. Naina has been...
Filmmaker Utpal Kalal’s documentary “The 14th February & Beyond” will have its Australia and Belgium premieres on October 23rd at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and Millenium International Documentary Film Festival, Belgium respectively....
Founders Ajay Chhabra and Julian Rudd have reinvented the 18th edition of South Asian culture-fest, London Mela which will be held online and virtually for the first time ever on 7-8 November 2020. Melatopia, featuring South Asian music, dance,...
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of...
World-famous henna artist Pavan Dhanjal has launched her new products for Autumn-Winter 20/21 including Glow-in-the-Dark and Neon Henna. Pavan Henna has created an amazing new range for Halloween, Christmas & party season: innovative glow-in-the-dark...
