Gopichand Hinduja, titan of global industry, passes away at 85

Gopichand Hinduja, the publicity shy yet formidable billionaire who transformed his family’s humble trading firm into a global powerhouse spanning finance, automobiles, real estate, and energy, making him the richest man in the UK, has passed...

KING AND QUEEN VISIT NEASDEN TEMPLE ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ – to mark the Temple’s 30th anniversary, coinciding with Diwali and the Hindu New Year celebrations...

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

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

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...

Mrs Ushma Patel, has received an honour from Her Majesty's Government on the New Year, recognised for her services to and for her work with Dharmaj Society of London, a charitable organisation promoting both domestic and international good deeds.

Southall Travel received the 'Best Overall Agent' from the India's Jet Airways. It is the seventh time in a row for the London based agent having first being recognised in 2007. The honour was accepted by Kuljinder Bahia, managing director of...

With elections around the corner for Britain I recently spoke to Ibrahim Taguri, the Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Candidate for Brent Central. Ibrahim grew up in the heart of Brent Central, in Willesden Green, just a stone's throw away from...



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