Joi Barua takes his Assamese roots on a journey across the universe

For Assamese musician Joi Barua, teleportation is not merely a concept borrowed from quantum physics. On Teleportation (Unbound), it becomes something deeply personal: a journey that carries his language, childhood, cultural identity and family...

Home finds them again

As autumn arrives in Britain, the beat of the dhaak will once again fill community halls across the country. For thousands of UK Bengalis, Durga Puja is more than a festival: it is a homecoming shaped by memory, identity and devotion, briefly...

BAPS chooses ‘prayer over protest’ as Eiffel Tower probe clears group

An investigation into the controversy surrounding the treatment of female employees during a private visit by the Hindu organisation BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha to the Eiffel Tower has found no evidence that the delegation explicitly asked for...

Indian pilot’s courage helps save 174 lives, avert potential 9/11-style tragedy

An Indian pilot played a pivotal role in averting a potential catastrophe aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel after he was stabbed by his co-pilot and, despite his injuries, managed to open the cockpit door and enable passengers and crew...

Tricolour spirit spreads across the globe

India’s 80th Independence Day brought together people across the country and the global Indian diaspora to honour the freedom struggle and celebrate the nation’s progress.Across the world, Indian communities marked the occasion with flag-hoisting...

Nita Ambani receives AAPI Humanitarian award

Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita M Ambani received the AAPI Humanitarian Award at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida, in recognition of her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture and community development.She was also presented...

While immigration remains the most divisive political issue in Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron on last Thursday has yet again announced plans to crack down on illegal immigration and tighten Britain's borders. New official figures showed...

A data released by the City Mayor's office has shown that Indians are among the biggest spenders while holidaying in London. As many as 213,000 Indians have visited London over nine months from January to September 2014 spent £172 million.

Up to a million ethnic minority, especially Indian votes have helped put David Cameron back into Downing Street- the highest share Tory party has ever...



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