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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has totally lost the plot in how to deal with Sikh activists abroad

Image by PTI By Sikh Federation (UK) The right wing Indian authorities have had some successes in recent years to get some prominent Sikh activists living abroad to make U-turns on the demand for a Sikh homeland and shamelessly praise and defend the actions of the BJP Indian Government. However, most of those who have […]

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Renowned Pakistani journalist and social activist Jugnu Mohsin appointed to British Asian Trust\’s Pakistan Advisory Council

Image by the British Asian Trust By Newsdesk The British Asian Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Jugnu Mohsin, to its Pakistan Advisory Council. Her extensive experience and remarkable contributions to journalism, social activism, and community development make her a tremendous addition to the Advisory Council. With a career spanning over four decades,

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Raj & DK\’s \’Guns & Gulaabs\’ – Netflix drops trailer for India\’s most anticipated series

Image by Cinema Express Netflix has dropped the trailer for India’s most anticipated series this year – ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, starring Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav and T.J. Bhanu, among others. ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ is a captivating narrative of ‘firsts\’, set in the early ’90s in the unpredictable and precarious town called Gulaabganj. The

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We all have stories to tell

Image courtesy dazeddigital.com By Foysol Choudhury We all have stories. Whether these be personal experiences or steeped in family history, stories convey who we are and what\’s important to us. That\’s why this year\’s South Asian Heritage Month theme, \’Stories to Tell\’, is so important. Our stories make us unique and help show the diversity amongst

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Respected athlete Sir Chris Hoy dines in at a popular Indian restaurant in Glasgow

Image by Instagram @officialindiaquay Former track cyclist and racing driver Sir Chris Hoy was recently spotted dining at India Quay, ahead of the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow. He indulged in some delicious Indian food prior to the sports event on 2nd August. The renowned cyclist was happy to be clicked with a member

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Romford man, 79, mercilessly beat his wife to death with a wooden rounders bat

Image by Metropolitan Police A 79-year-old man who ruthlessly beat his wife to death with a wooden rounders bat, has not disclosed the reason behind his actions Tarsame Singh appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Monday, 31 July where he admitted to killing his wife, Maya Devi, at their residence in Hornchurch. On Tuesday, 2

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Director of company that supplies ready-to-eat foods found guilty of not complying with food hygiene standards

The director of a business has been fined after failing to comply with food hygiene regulations. Chatha Fresh Food Limited, based in Cross Street, Bilston, had been trading under unhygienic conditions with evidence of mouse activity within part of the premises. Director Mandeep Singh was overlooking the operations of the national supplier of ready-to-eat foods.

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Islamic Relief UK: One year since Pakistan floods, climate justice is urgently needed

Image by Getty Images One year since Pakistan’s worst floods in living memory, a new report published by Islamic Relief lays bare the devastating long-term impact of the floods and argues that rich nations must do much more to compensate the people who are most affected by climate change. The report finds that one year

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Landmark High Court win for London Mayor means ULEZ expansion will go ahead

Image by PA Wire/GB News The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will expand to cover almost all of the area within the Greater London boundary on 29 August as planned, following the very significant High Court ruling that the process carried out on the proposal to expand the

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Abdul Shayek, the artistic director of Tara Theatre, dies aged 39

Image by Tara Theatre The artistic director and joint CEO of Tara Theatre, which champions South Asian voices and artists, has died. Abdul Shayek, who joined the company in August 2020, passed away at the young age of 39. He had succeeded founding artistic director Jatinder Verma. Tara Theatre shared the saddening news on social

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