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BREAKING: Rishi Sunak becomes the prime minister of the United Kingdom 

Image by Sky News Rishi Sunak, 42, has become the UK’s first British Asian prime minister after fellow contender Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the leadership race. Jake Berry, the Conservative party chair, has put out this statement about Rishi Sunak’s election as Tory leader: “I’d like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on becoming the new […]

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When TRS brought the taste of Diwali, to Trafalgar Square!

Each year, the Mayor of London\’s free annual family event is delivered in partnership with Diwali in London, at Trafalgar square. This year, TRS participated in the event as a proud sponsor bringing flavours, emotions, and the special tastes of Diwali to the event.  Founded over 60 years ago in London, TRS brought the finest

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Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer visits prominent Hindu temple in Hertfordshire

Image by ISKCON News  Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire last week to mark the start of the Hindu holy month of Kartik. He was warmly greeted by the temple authorities and was greeted and garlanded as part of a traditional ceremony to welcome guests. He then met

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British Indian businessman Lord Karan Bilimoria disagrees with former home secretary Suella Braverman’s controversial comments

Image by iGlobal News British Indian businessman Lord Karan Bilimoria has countered former home secretary Suella Braverman’s statements she made earlier this month about Indian migrants. In an interview with The Spectator, Braverman branded Indians to be the “largest group of people who overstay” their visas in the UK. However, in conversation with Economic Times

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Judiciary in England and Wales revealed to be ‘institutionally racist’ in a damning report

Image by University of Cambridge The judiciary in England and Wales has been deemed as ‘institutionally racist’ according to more than half of legal professionals who took part in a survey. According to The Guardian, the report which was published on Tuesday, 18 October, by the University of Manchester in collaboration with barrister Keir Monteith

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UK charity Human Appeal tackles hunger crisis across the world

 Image by Human Appeal In the midst of a hunger crisis, UN statistics have revealed that one in nine people go hungry every day. The evidence is seen everywhere, shown through mainstream media, social media and accounts from people who are suffering. The causes are many. Multiple national and international conflicts place lives at risk

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Camilla likely to not wear the Koh-i-noor crown during the King’s coronation

Image by Sion Touhig/Getty Images After King Charles III’s coronation date was announced recently, it has been widely reported that Queen Consort Camilla is unlikely to wear the late Queen Mother’s 105-carat precious stone crown which features the controversial Koh-i-noor diamond in a detachable platinum mount. Given the “political sensitivities” surrounding the gem which originated

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UK announces additional £10 million of aid towards flood relief efforts in Pakistan

Image by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images The UK has announced on 13 October that it will provide further humanitarian support to Pakistan following the devastating floods that have killed over a thousand people and affected more than 33 million. This takes the total UK contribution to the floods response to £26.5 million. £21.5 million is going

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Police step up search for missing Ilford teenager

Image courtesy: Twitter/@MPSRedbridge The police are searching for a missing teenage girl who is considered ‘high risk’ and have appealed the public to come forward in case they have any information. 17-year-old Tania Abbas from Ilford went missing and there is a deep concern for her safety, according to MyLondon. The young girl is assumed

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