As part of its ongoing mission to engage with British Indian communities across the UK, Conservative Friends of India (CF India) hosted a grand Diwali celebration in Leicester, home to one of the largest Indian diasporas in the country. The...
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10th Dec 2025 | Updated at 06:59pm 10th 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.
The Budget’s fine print
The Autumn Budget has triggered fresh debate among South Asian communities and SMEs, many of whom are seeking clarity on measures that could quietly reshape their financial future.
India pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the occasion featured a...
The birth and re-birth of Indian locomotives
The story of India’s railways is, in many ways, the story of India itself — a tale of reinvention, resilience, and revolution on steel tracks. Today, as sleek, air-conditioned coaches glide across electrified lines, millions experience a new...
Abu Dhabi's BAPS Mandir wins AV award
- 15 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi: The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has been awarded the prestigious accolades in the audiovisual industry: the MONDO-DR Award in the category of House of Worship. Dubbed as the "Oscars of the AV world," the awards, held at Ole Red...
Spirit of Diwali unites communities worldwide
- 15 Oct 2025
The spirit of Diwali has truly gone global this year. In a historic move, three US states, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and California, have officially designated Diwali as a state holiday, marking a growing recognition of the festival’s cultural...
Fragile ceasefire at Sharm el-Sheikh
- 15 Oct 2025
Last week, the West Midlands played host to an inspiring welcome event for newly arrived Indian students in the UK — an evening that combined culture, guidance, and community in equal measure.Dr Venkatachalam Murugan, India’s top diplomat in...
The banqueting hall at Nobu Hotel, Portman Square was filled with anticipation as guests arrived in elegant attire to celebrate The Bhavan’s Diwali Gala on Saturday 22 November.
Prenuptial agreements, once viewed as the preserve of the ultra-rich, are becoming a mainstream safeguard for young couples in Britain.
There’s a moment each year, just as daylight fades and the first frosty evenings roll in, when the UK begins to glow.
Billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has become the latest to leave the UK following Labour’s overhaul of taxes on the super-rich, as the Autumn Budget unfolds.
Christmas arrives with a sparkle of joy, and plenty of sweet treats. From cookies to festive cakes and chocolates, people eagerly indulge in the season’s...
NHS productivity has taken a significant hit, costing the economy £20 billion annually, with Labour's healthcare reforms progressing slowly. According to a report from the Health Foundation, inefficiencies since the pandemic have erased a decade's...
The beautiful Lancaster House lobby was buzzing as guests walked around portraits of the UK and Indian Prime Ministers’ recent visits to each other’s countries.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed deep concern about social cohesion in the United Kingdom, more so than he has in many years.
