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New BAPS Hindu Temple to be constructed in Paris

BAPS Hindu Mandir A new project under the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is underway in Paris, France with a foundation stone-laying ceremony set to take place this weekend. BAPS, which is a renowned international socio-spiritual organisation affiliated to the UN and with major centres across the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, New […]

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Kerala teens die after getting into trouble in water

Image by Mark H Durkan/Facebook In a tragic incident that took place on Monday, 29 August, two teenagers are reported to have died after getting into difficulty in a lake. The young boys, Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian, who were both 16 years old, were enjoying the end of their summer holidays in Northern Ireland when

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Young man from England seen in Scotland after being reported as missing

Image by Police Scotland/ Glasgow Live A man who has been reported missing, is said to have travelled from Glasgow to Aberdeen last week, reports have stated. 24-year-old Umar Kahn who hails from England allegedly travelled in a Flixbus service on 23 August which arrived at its destination at 2.50pm. The police have been actively

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Belfast to play host to Diversity Fiesta 2022 to celebrate different cultures

 Image by BAWA This weekend, Belfast will play host to Diversity Fiesta 2022, a unique event celebrating togetherness in a shared and safe space. The event will be held this Saturday, September 3 from 12.30pm on Belfast’s Hope Street in the city centre. It is a collaboration between Belfast Asian Women’s Academy (BAWA) and Bscr

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Research finds that black and Asian people have to wait longer for cancer treatment

According to research conducted using NHS data, it has been found that black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis as compared to white people. Medical professionals and cancer charities advise early diagnosis and timely treatment to provide the best possible outcomes for those with cancer. The analysis by

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Leading Islamic scholar Mufti Menk addresses hundreds and leads prayers at Blackburn mosque

Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Menk visited a Blackburn mosque on Friday, 26 August to lead the Friday prayers. The Zimbabwe-based Mufti, who is considered to be one of the foremost religious Islamic scholars on the planet, was at the Masjid e Saliheen, off Burnley Road and was welcomed by members of the Saliheen Scouts with

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Oldham family clean up their town by picking up litter

For the last five years, members of a family have been putting in a lot of effort and hard work to clean up their town by picking up litter. 38-year-old Salehuddin Taluqdar, his daughter and son have been regularly cleaning the Coldhurst and surrounding areas including Westwood since 2017. The man also helps in cleaning

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Blackburn Rovers FC facilitate prayer space for Muslim fans

Image by Blackburn Rovers English football club Blackburn Rovers once again welcomed Muslim fans at Ewood park to observe Maghrib Salaah (one of the five daily prayers in the Islamic faith) during their Carabao Cup fixture against Hartlepool earlier this month, according to reports. Season ticket holder Hafiz Zayd lead the prayers at 8:55pm, just

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Sadiq Khan urges the government to take steps as cost of living crisis grips the lives of many Londoners

– Image by Mark Thomas/Rex/Shutterstock The poorest Londoners should get ‘essential’ energy costs covered by energy firms or the Government, Sadiq Khan has said – as he warns that the cost of living crisis is hitting London particularly hard, according to a MyLondon report. It comes as a new report from City Hall finds that inflation

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India’s spiritual gurus address hundreds at London event

– HH Pujya Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati with Barry Gardiner Last weekend, two of India’s prominent spiritual leaders held an event for devotees in the UK, where they discussed the “secrets of happiness”. His Holiness Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati, also known as Pujya Muniji, is the head of the Parmath Niketan in Rishikesh, north India; while

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