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A global pride with Indian identity
Captain Smit Machchhar, a 39-year-old seasoned Indian aviator hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Gujarati roots emerged as a symbol of unprecedented grit, duty, and selflessness during a high-stakes emergency aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
A global pride with Indian identity
Captain Smit Machchhar, a 39-year-old seasoned Indian aviator hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Gujarati roots emerged as a symbol of unprecedented grit, duty, and selflessness during a high-stakes emergency aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
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...
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Tricolour spirit spreads across the globe
- 20 Aug 2026
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
- 08 Jul 2026
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...
Xi-Trump talks focus on trade and AI
- 01 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown scholarship
- 12 Aug 2026
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...
Breaking barriers inside and outside the ring
Balraj Singh Khara is a British professional super-middleweight boxer who was born with a hearing impairment. Raised in Feltham, West London, he turned professional in 2022 and has built a reputation for resilience, determination and focus,...
Glasgow passes Commonwealth Games baton to Amdavad
- 06 Aug 2026
As the Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded, India officially began the countdown to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad with a vibrant handover ceremony celebrating the country's culture, heritage and modern identity through music, dance...
‘How can culture create genuine human connection?’
A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Ramasubramanian developed an intimate understanding of how traditional artistic forms communicate narrative, emotion and philosophy. But her interests soon moved beyond performance. Having lived in both India...
Melody queen Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice defined Bollywood music for over seven decades, died aged 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, the two-time Grammy...
Stream Cream
- 06 Apr 2020
Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix
I spy "The spy”!
- 18 Mar 2020
Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!
Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences
- 01 Aug 2023
The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...
Ajeeb Dastans
- 28 Apr 2021
Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.
Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink
Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children
SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga
You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.
A global pride with Indian identity
Captain Smit Machchhar, a 39-year-old seasoned Indian aviator hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Gujarati roots emerged as a symbol of unprecedented grit, duty, and selflessness during a high-stakes emergency aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
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...
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?
- 30 Jul 2026
-
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?We may be able to help you get your money back.
Tricolour spirit spreads across the globe
- 20 Aug 2026
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
- 08 Jul 2026
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...
Xi-Trump talks focus on trade and AI
- 01 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown scholarship
- 12 Aug 2026
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...
Breaking barriers inside and outside the ring
Balraj Singh Khara is a British professional super-middleweight boxer who was born with a hearing impairment. Raised in Feltham, West London, he turned professional in 2022 and has built a reputation for resilience, determination and focus,...
Glasgow passes Commonwealth Games baton to Amdavad
- 06 Aug 2026
As the Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded, India officially began the countdown to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad with a vibrant handover ceremony celebrating the country's culture, heritage and modern identity through music, dance...
‘How can culture create genuine human connection?’
A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Ramasubramanian developed an intimate understanding of how traditional artistic forms communicate narrative, emotion and philosophy. But her interests soon moved beyond performance. Having lived in both India...
Melody queen Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice defined Bollywood music for over seven decades, died aged 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, the two-time Grammy...
Stream Cream
- 06 Apr 2020
Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix
I spy "The spy”!
- 18 Mar 2020
Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!
Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences
- 01 Aug 2023
The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...
Ajeeb Dastans
- 28 Apr 2021
Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.
Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink
Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children
SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga
You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.
A global pride with Indian identity
Captain Smit Machchhar, a 39-year-old seasoned Indian aviator hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Gujarati roots emerged as a symbol of unprecedented grit, duty, and selflessness during a high-stakes emergency aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
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...
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?
- 30 Jul 2026
-
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?We may be able to help you get your money back.
Tricolour spirit spreads across the globe
- 20 Aug 2026
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
- 08 Jul 2026
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...
Xi-Trump talks focus on trade and AI
- 01 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown scholarship
- 12 Aug 2026
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...
Breaking barriers inside and outside the ring
Balraj Singh Khara is a British professional super-middleweight boxer who was born with a hearing impairment. Raised in Feltham, West London, he turned professional in 2022 and has built a reputation for resilience, determination and focus,...
Glasgow passes Commonwealth Games baton to Amdavad
- 06 Aug 2026
As the Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded, India officially began the countdown to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad with a vibrant handover ceremony celebrating the country's culture, heritage and modern identity through music, dance...
‘How can culture create genuine human connection?’
A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Ramasubramanian developed an intimate understanding of how traditional artistic forms communicate narrative, emotion and philosophy. But her interests soon moved beyond performance. Having lived in both India...
Melody queen Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice defined Bollywood music for over seven decades, died aged 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, the two-time Grammy...
Stream Cream
- 06 Apr 2020
Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix
I spy "The spy”!
- 18 Mar 2020
Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!
Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences
- 01 Aug 2023
The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...
Ajeeb Dastans
- 28 Apr 2021
Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.
Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink
Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children
SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga
You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.
A global pride with Indian identity
Captain Smit Machchhar, a 39-year-old seasoned Indian aviator hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, with Gujarati roots emerged as a symbol of unprecedented grit, duty, and selflessness during a high-stakes emergency aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
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...
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?
- 30 Jul 2026
-
DID YOU INVEST IN MARKET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?We may be able to help you get your money back.
Tricolour spirit spreads across the globe
- 20 Aug 2026
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
- 08 Jul 2026
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...
Xi-Trump talks focus on trade and AI
- 01 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu teen wins Brown scholarship
- 12 Aug 2026
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...
Breaking barriers inside and outside the ring
Balraj Singh Khara is a British professional super-middleweight boxer who was born with a hearing impairment. Raised in Feltham, West London, he turned professional in 2022 and has built a reputation for resilience, determination and focus,...
Glasgow passes Commonwealth Games baton to Amdavad
- 06 Aug 2026
As the Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded, India officially began the countdown to the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad with a vibrant handover ceremony celebrating the country's culture, heritage and modern identity through music, dance...
‘How can culture create genuine human connection?’
A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Ramasubramanian developed an intimate understanding of how traditional artistic forms communicate narrative, emotion and philosophy. But her interests soon moved beyond performance. Having lived in both India...
Melody queen Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
The legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose versatile voice defined Bollywood music for over seven decades, died aged 92 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.Admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, the two-time Grammy...
Stream Cream
- 06 Apr 2020
Bytes to bingeGenre: Comedy DramaWritten by: Timothy GreenbergDuration: 26 minWhere to watch: Netflix
I spy "The spy”!
- 18 Mar 2020
Yes. that’s right we see the comedian in a 360 U-turn role like we have never seen him before and I am pleasantly surprised!
Stereotypical ‘Rocky and Rani’ teach us how to embrace differences
- 01 Aug 2023
The film revolves around the love story of Rocky and Rani, as the title suggests, between a stereotypical flamboyant Punjabi boy who meets an intellectual Bengali girl under unusual circumstances. And love conquers all. But if only life was...
Ajeeb Dastans
- 28 Apr 2021
Ajeeb Dastans is an anthology of four short films and is produced by the super Producer/Director Karan Johar. The premise of the film is that each story will bring us a shocking and horrifying twist that we were not betting on.
Nitin TeckChandani: Robothink
Robothink, a leading coding, robotics, and engineering company, is making significant strides in preparing children aged 4 to 14 through STEM-themed camps, workshops and afterschool and learning centre programmes for children
SPOTLIGHT: Anandana Nadhavajhala: Universal Yoga
You can hear the meditative cool straight away in Anandana’s voice: her regular classes must surely be transformative! Indeed, the young yoga teacher is award-winning and focuses significantly on special needs while catering to a range of young...
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
The Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari with delegates visited London last week, to host an investor meet. The afternoon was organised by FICCI and High Commission of India at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, and was attended...
India's travel evolution attracting the UK and world
India's economic rise has lifted millions out of poverty and enhanced the country's geopolitical influence. Less evident, however, is the impact of its growing consumer class on global tourism.
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