Cllr Ameet Jogia, one of London’s youngest Councillors, gave a moving and heartfelt maiden speech during Harrow Council’s Council Tax debate last week. His speech has been deemed one of the best maiden speeches in the Council’s history.
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13th Feb 2026 | Updated at 02:12pm 13th Feb 2026
BREAKING THE ICE: How British Asians are claiming space in skiing
Skiing has long been seen as an elite, overwhelmingly white sport, one where British Asian faces are still relatively rare. But that picture is slowly beginning to change, as more people from Asian backgrounds discover snow sports later in life...
OPEN IFTAR - How shared meals are building hope and belonging across Britain
As the sun sets and the call to break the fast draws near, long tables fill with strangers who, within moments, become something closer to friends.
India clinches major trade victory in US deal
India and the United States formalised a landmark interim trade framework, signaling a self-confident nation’s deeper integration into the global economy.
Cambridge revives historic India ties with new centre, scholarships and sport
The University of Cambridge has announced a wide-ranging set of new initiatives across research, technology, education, philanthropy and sport during a high-level visit to India, renewing and strengthening a relationship that spans more than...
Vibrant Republic Day celebrations in Nairobi
- 04 Feb 2026
The High Commission of India in Nairobi hosted a vibrant ceremony to mark India’s 77th Republic Day, attended by senior Kenyan officials, diplomats, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora.The National Day Reception at India House was graced...
Johannesburg's BAPS temple unveils Nilkanth Varni statue
- 07 Jan 2026
A 42-foot bronze statue of Nilkanth Varni, the 18th-century yogi, was unveiled at the BAPS temple in Johannesburg, South Africa. This statue, the tallest bronze figure in the country, also ranks as the fourth-tallest in Africa, alongside Nigeria’s...
8th March marks International Women's day. We all have an inspirational woman in our lives, who've not only motivated us but also encouraged us to fulfil our dreams or to become a better person. Many women have strived for excellence by prevailing...
A tale of two cities has brought together two international universities in a unique collaboration to explore their common histories. The cities are Baroda in Gujarat, India, and Leicester in England – two cities united by a story of migration.
A debate on racial integration was hosted by one of the country’s leading counter-terrorism experts at Birmingham City University on Tuesday, as coalition ministers continue to argue over free speech on campuses.
The evening of 26th February saw the Members Dining Room in the Palace of Westminster bursting with excitement, to celebrate the achievement of 27 individuals...
Five aspiring Black and Asian journalists have been honoured as part of the annual George Viner Memorial Fund awards.
Budding artists from the Midlands will this Sunday (March 8) showcase their talent as part of a vibrant South Asian music festival.
There is a glimmer of hope that the number of organ donors from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic, or BAME communities may increase, thanks to a new initiative.
he Punjab and Haryana high court quashed the selection of 816 arts and craft teachers appointed by the Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government in 2010, terming the criteria of recruitment as "tailor-made to ensure selection of particular...
order Security Force (BSF) seized heroin weighing 580 gram, worth around Rs 30 million in the international market, from near a border out post at the international border, a senior official said
