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Scottish man tortured in India after UK intelligence agencies facilitated his arrest

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Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in Punjab, India 5 years ago Britain’s intelligence agencies are accused of tipping off Indian authorities about a British Sikh man now being held in an Indian prison on terrorism charges and conspiracy to murder. Jagtar Singh Johal, a 35-year-old British national from Dumbarton in Scotland, was arrested while in Punjab […]

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South Asian developers get recognition for their innovative apps

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Image courtesy: Muzz YouTube channel From 18 July to 17 August, tech giant Apple’s app store celebrated South Asian Heritage Month by highlighting a range of brilliant apps ideated and designed by British South Asian creators. From menopause-support app to children’s educational platforms, check out some of these unique and pioneering apps and games, all

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Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to return seven artefacts to India

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Jaspreet Sukhija, first secretary, High Commission of India, London, signs the Transfer of Ownership document at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 19 August. Image by Ross MacDonald (SNS Group) A Glasgow-based museum has signed a historic agreement with the Indian government to repatriate seven artefacts including a 14th-century Indo-Persian sword, a first such move

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Champs announced at The English Curry Awards 2022

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The crème de la cream of restaurants and takeaways from across England came together last night in a celebration of the curry industry. The Birmingham Airport NEC played host to 350 guests on Monday August 22 in a much anticipated event, where winners were a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are

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Female judge from Afghanistan appeals rejection of application to enter the UK

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Image by Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images/Foreign Policy An Afghan female former judge has appealed against the Home Office’s decision to deny her entry to the UK, media reports have stated. According to her lawyers, the woman, 52, and her son, 24, fled Afghanistan and are in hiding in Pakistan after their home in Kabul was attacked

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Naval ship INS Tarangini marks 75 years of Indian independence in London

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INS Tarangini in London The Made-in-India naval ship INS Tarangini, docked at Thames Quay in east London on its UK voyage to coincide with the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, has been the focal point of celebrations for the Indian diaspora this week. Following a grand welcome to the docks for Commanding Officer Praveen Kumar

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Winners are announced for The Welsh Asian Food Awards 2022

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The Welsh Asian Food Awards provides a platform for Asian restaurants, takeaways and food establishments across Wales will be recognised and rewarded as the best in the industry.Voted for by the public, the nominees were made up of hardworking individuals and businesses who bring us delicious Asian food and represent the rich culture and heritage

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Guildhall lit up in Indian and Pakistani flag colours to mark 75 years of independence

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Guildhall, in the heart of the City of London, was lit up in the colours of Pakistan and India to mark the 75th anniversary of the independence of the countries. The building was bathed in colours of green and white on Sunday 14 August and orange, white, and green on Monday 15 August. The lighting

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UK’s biggest South Asian music festival set to return after two years

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Image by Hannah Metcalfe Sandwell & Birmingham Mela is back after two years and will return to Victoria Park on August 27 and 28 over the bank holiday weekend. The last event in 2020 event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now in its 10th year, the Mela is an established highlight in the

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Young paralegal becomes an inspiration to many after beating cancer

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Image by MyLondon Anglee Kumar, a 26-year-old paralegal from London was diagnosed with stage four Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in September 2021, just after she got her dream job at a top law firm in the city. Kumar, who was seemingly healthy and did not show any of the common symptoms made several trips to the GP

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