Image by UNRWA The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has voiced how deeply alarmed the charity is by the devastating impact of winter rains and freezing temperatures on displaced Palestinians in Gaza, adding to the unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe. IOM Director General Amy Pope said: “Vulnerable people, including at least seven infants, have died from hypothermia, […]
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Image by Here & Now pr Manish Tiwari (pictured above), the visionary founder, and Managing Director of ‘Here and Now 365’, was celebrated as the British Indian of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Viksit Bharat Investment Summit. Hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF), the summit brought together distinguished leaders, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to
Image by Getty Images A proposal to amend a decades-old law that governs properties worth millions of dollars donated by Indian Muslims over centuries has triggered protests in the country. The properties, which include mosques, madrasas, shelter homes and thousands of acres of land, are called waqf and are managed by a board. The new
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Image by Family handout/PA Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a taxi driver who was shot dead 30 years ago in what police called an “execution”. Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, aged 26 and known to his friends and family as Shami, was killed in his taxi on November 22nd 1994 with his hands
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Image by Sikh Federation UK Asian restaurants across Scotland were honoured at the 5th edition of the prestigious Scottish Asian Food Awards 2024. Hosted by Oceanic Consulting powered by Oceanic Awards, these awards aim to be a symbol of recognition for the exceptional talents and innovative creations that have shaped the Asian food scene in
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Image by Sikh Federation UK The Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to Keir Starmer on behalf of over 300 UK Sikh Gurdwaras and organisations on the 16th of November resulting in the Daily Telegraph running a story titled \’Sikh groups accuse Starmer of ‘incompetence’ by failing to mark religious festival.’ The failure to issue a similar Gurpurb message as
Image by Asian Express Newspaper The renowned Turkish Steakhouse, Etci Mehmet looks to heat up Yorkshire’s cultural & culinary scene with a brand new restaurant set to open in the heart of Leeds this summer. With its stellar reputation for exceptional steaks and a dining experience like no other, Etci Mehmet has become the latest
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Image by PA A new survey shows that the majority of Muslims feel Islamophobia and hate against them has become more widespread since the summer riots, but around half also feel able to be more open about their identity. Tell Mama, a charity monitoring such incidents, said its latest survey indicated that one in two
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Image by Human Appeal Humanitarian aid charity, Human Appeal, announced the 10th edition of its much-loved Comedy Takeover Tour. This year, the tour will be raising funds to support Human Appeal\’s Gaza Emergency Appeal, to deliver life-saving food, clean water and medical care to Palestinian families affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. The
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Image by Apollo Strategic Communications Southall, often called Little Punjab or Little India – will host an interactive exhibition by a leading British Indian community group – the Platform for Indian Democracy – showcasing the history of women\’s dissent in the British Indian diaspora this weekend. Additionally, a panel of inspirational British Indian and South
