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Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar honoured at the UK parliament

Image by Instagram @karanjohar One of the most well-known and respected directors from the Indian film industry has been honoured by the UK parliament. Karan Johar, informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality, who is responsible for giving a huge platform to multiple talents who have gone on to […]

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PM Rishi Sunak’s political adviser honoured with an MBE

Image by Twitter @Ameet_Jogia Ameet Jogia, who is currently Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s political adviser at No 10, has been honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), according to reports. Jogia, who has been a leading activist for the Tory party for over 20 years, received the honour for his services

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Gender inequality in the UK\’s curry scene: What\’s holding women back?

Image by Canva By Swarupa Tripathy The curry industry in Britain is a vibrant sector and plays a significant role in the economy, with numerous restaurants, takeaways, and catering businesses presenting a range of choices to enthusiasts of South Asian food. However, in the recent years, the UK’s curry scene has been in the midst

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Multiple warnings were issued to OceanGate, the company behind the missing tourist vessel, before its launch

OceanGate, the company behind the submarine which lost contact whilst on a tourist expedition to explore the Titanic wreckage in the North Atlantic, was repeatedly warned about major safety issues due to the way it was developed, news agency Associated Press reports. The submersible was carrying five people including British Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and

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Nepal bans all Hindi films over Adipurush dialogue row

Image by The Indian Express All Hindi films have been banned in Nepal from Monday onwards after outrage over certain dialogues from the recently released Bollywood movie – Adipurush. Directed by Om Raut, Adipurush is inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana and features actors Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh and Devadatta Nage

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On a tight budget? Here’s a guide for all festival-goers who want to save money this season

Image by Festival Survival Guide With festival season in full swing, festival-goers preparing for a few days of music and sunshine can ensure they’re pinching all the pennies they can. The money-saving experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are offering advice and practical tips on how to pack for a festival on a budget, allowing Brits to enjoy

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Scottish Government Reporter sides with residents and dismisses planning application for a student accommodation

Foysol Choudhury MSP (second from right) with the residents  A Scottish Government Reporter appointed to consider the Eyre Place planning application has dismissed the developer\’s appeal and refused planning permission. Nearly 400 objections to the planning application 22/0384/FUL (Student Accommodation) 72-74 Eyre Place were received from residents. The residents were largely concerned with the overall

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People furious after Keighley’s town mayor apologizes for taking part in a pride flag-raising ceremony

Image by Rombald\’s Radio Keighley’s town mayor has apologised after images of him taking part in a pride flag-raising ceremony emerged online. Councillor Mohammed Nazam was seen taking part in the annual ceremony on Friday at Keighley\’s Town Hall Square. However, he “wholeheartedly” apologised later for being present at the event by posting on a

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New child maintenance powers to protect victims from domestic abusers introduced

Image by Cinnamon Network A government-backed Bill ensuring victims of domestic abuse can receive financial support for their children without contact from their abuser, has been approved by Parliament on Friday, 16 June. The new law will allow the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to intervene on behalf of parents where abuse is evident, using its

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