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Sangam festival returns to Kirklees with exciting events and programs

A celebration of South Asian Heritage will return to Kirklees this summer with an exciting programme of events and special community projects. Sangam festival, which is run by Huddersfield-based social enterprise Communities Together, will run from 18 July – 17 August 2022 and will coincide with South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). The diverse programme of events […]

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British Asian community expresses disappointment over Roe v. Wade ruling

The recent US Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade giving individual states the right to put strict restrictions on abortions for women has drawn a lot of criticism from all over the world, with many communities and countries expressing their disappointment. In the UK, many well-known British Asians came forward to speak in

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People thoroughly enjoy annual multi-cultural event – Glasgow Mela 2022

Despite the gloomy weather, more than 20,000 people stepped out of their homes to attend the Glasgow Mela held at Kelvingrove Park on Sunday, 26 June. The event was marked by some eye-catching performances by local artists and performers, with attendees including people from across Scotland who came together to celebrate the city’s annual celebration

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Preston Eid Family Fun Fair and Food Festival returns for a second year

Image by eidfunfair.co.uk A family funfair which was first organized in Preston in 2021 is making a comeback this year. The event, which successfully raised £77,000 for charity last year, will be organised on 16 July at Kingsfold Avenue. The day will be filled with many fun events and activities for attendees to take advantage of. These

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Group of women celebrate Indian weavers by wearing sarees at the Royal Ascot

In a welcome celebration of Indian weavers, a group of more than 1000 fashionable women of South Asian heritage wore sarees at the Royal Ascot this year, a horseracing event known for its elite attendees which include fashionistas showcasing their sense of luxurious style and fashion. Dr Dipti Jain, who was one of the attendees,

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The winners of the London Curry Awards 2022 are revealed

The Holiday Inn Brentford played host to The London Curry Awards 2022, which was a celebration of local businesses, where winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public. The awards held on Monday June 20, recognised the hard work, determination, impeccable service and

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Dialled In 2022 set to take place in London to promote South Asian artists

Image by Dialled In Instagram Dialled In music festival is making its way to London this year to promote and shine the spotlight on talented British Asian musicians who have remained underrepresented in the UK music industry since time immemorial. Tickets for the event are currently on sale online and will take place on 10

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Doctor warns many will quit their jobs at the NHS due to racial bias

Dr Raj Padmanabhan, consultant anaesthetist and the first chair of BMA Scotland’s Race Equality Forum, spoke about racial discrimination at the NHS which has led to many quitting their jobs. In a landmark report published by BMA, it was found that a third of ethnic minority doctors across the UK, 42% of Black doctors and 41%

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Entrepreneur Atul Pathak OBE shakes hands with German Doner Kebab

Atul Pathak OBE, one of the UK’s most successful and biggest franchisee entrepreneurs has joined forces with fast-casual dining chain German Doner Kebab (GDK). Pathak is known for operating 43 McDonald’s restaurants across the country which employed more than 3500 people for over two decades. He sold his business in March this year and has

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Glasgow Mela returns to the city after two years

Image by SNS Group The much-anticipated Glasgow Mela is finally back after a long two-year wait. The event, which is attended by many to celebrate the cultural diversity in Glasgow, will be held in Kelvingrove Park on 26 June this year. The event, which is being programmed by the Scottish-Asian Creative Artists Network, will feature

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