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Gurkha Cup 2022 sees the presence of thousands of community members

Organised by Nepali community organization Tamu Dhee UK, the 20th edition of Gurkha Cup was organised on July 3 at the Queen’s Avenue Sports Ground in Aldershot. Considered to be one of the biggest football events for the South Asian Community in the UK, this year saw the attendance and participation of thousands of current […]

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South Asian Heritage Month 2022 set to kickstart with many events across the UK

Image by South Asian Heritage Month The third year of South Asian Heritage month revolves around the theme of ‘Journeys of Empire’. Set to take place from 18 July to 17 August this year, the website urges ‘everyone to organize their own events’ and celebrate South Asian culture, community and diversity in the UK. According

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The 11th annual English Curry Awards reveals finalists

Finalists are now revealed for the 11th English Curry Awards, established to celebrate Asian talent across the UK’s Curry Industry. The awards will be a celebration of the top Asian curry professionals and businesses with the finalist shortlist being determined by public vote. The renowned black-tie awards ceremony will take place on 22nd August 2022

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The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 announce its top contenders

Finalists for the Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022 are now shortlisted after public nominations.  Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised being the best in the industry. The evening will reward hard-working individuals who promote Asian cuisine and connect communities through food and culture. The night will showcase the creativity, taste and

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‘Hero’ security guard tragically passes away suddenly

For the Image: Hassan Iqbal (L) with Munir Qureshi A 55-year-old security guard, described as a ‘hero’ has tragically died after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Munir Qureshi worked at Accrington Arndale, a shopping centre in Accrington, England. He had been employed for 17 years and many of the shoppers could easily identify him as

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Teenager gets an extravagant surprise from his uncle on prom night

Blackburn teenager Asim Hussain’s dreams were turned into reality after he was dropped off to his prom in a multi-million pound Bugatti Chiron. The car, known to be as one of the most expensive cars in the world, is worth a whopping £3 million. It is also considered to be the ‘fastest, most powerful, and

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UK government introduces highest number of fully-funded scholarships for Indian students

The UK government has announced its partnership with leading businesses in India to offer 75 fully funded scholarships for Indian students to study in the UK from September this year. According to the government, this is the highest number of fully funded scholarships given for the one-year master’s programme to date. HSBC, Pearson India, Hindustan

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Police step up their search for missing Bradford woman

 Image by SWNS After growing concerns over the disappearance of a Bradford woman, the police are reported to have made several arrests relating to the incident. 20-year-old Somaiya Begum was last seen at her home address on Binnie Street in Barkerend but vanished on Saturday afternoon at around 2pm. It has been more than a week

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