On 14 April 2021, the High Commission of India in London paid tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary at India House.
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31st Oct 2024 | Updated at 10:30pm 31st Oct 2024
Thames Durga Parade: A celebration of Bengali culture and sustainability
In a grand spectacle of culture and community, the latest edition of the Thames Durga Parade turned the River Thames into a stage for Bengali traditions, marking yet another successful effort in bringing Kolkata’s Durga Pujo to London. Led by...
London’s Trafalgar Square lights up for Diwali festivities
The highly anticipated annual Diwali on the Square celebrations organised annually by the Diwali in London Committee in collaboration with the Mayor of London returned to Trafalgar Square, featuring an exciting line up of dance, music, activities,...
Remembering Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha on his second death anniversary
- 15 Feb 2022
The strong foundation of heritage, philanthropy and service built by Shri Khodidasbhai Dhamecha is an inspiration for future generations and our communities.
Tribute to Pravinbhai Sangani: Community pioneer and Renaissance Man
- 15 Sep 2021
Pravinkumar Girdharlal Sangani, a well known figure from Birmingham’s Hindu Community passed away in Australia last week, aged 77, after a short illness.
Remembering Lady Pramila Parekh
- 10 Oct 2024
Bengali diaspora in the UK along with a few like-minded people from Kolkata have launched the Heritage Bengal Global (HBG) in the UK. Led by successful women professionals based in the UK, the organisation promises to rediscover the past glory...
- 20 Apr 2021
Over the past year, society has once again wrestled with its response to questions of social justice, racism and inequality. It is clear there is still...
Law firm, Fladgate recently announced the appointment of Sunil Sheth as the firm’s new Senior Partner. Sunil replaces Richard Reuben, who will remain with Fladgate as a Partner in the firm’s real estate practice. Sheth becomes the first BAME...
“I truly believe that if you're healthy - age is just a number,” says 77-year-old grandmother Urmila Jamnadas Asher who has become the family’s strength at this age. Every stage of her life made her stronger and motivated to do more for her...
An art-loving hairdresser has saved beautiful carvings from a Hindu temple. Piero D’Angelico saw builders were working on the Old Library on Mill Road, and discovered that the intricately carved stone pillars around the former altar were to...
Luxury retailer Harrods has agreed to stop selling a handbag following concerns raised by the Hindu community according to MyLondon news. The brand received complaints after it sold a Judith Leiber multi-embellished clutch designed in the image...
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has published their #SafeRamadan guidance this year whereby they advise of the numerous ways in which Muslims across the UK can continue to observe Ramadan both socially and spiritually.
Over 100 Indian organisations have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about concerns over the lack of action against an Oxford University faculty member for his alleged "Hindu hatred and bigoted views”.
- 12 Apr 2021
Ramadan is here (12 April – 12 May), but how much do those of other faiths, or none, know about this important religious festival? Former primary school...
