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Vue is showcasing a selection of South Asian films this month

Image by Tigerbond PR As the appetite for South Asian content continues to grow across the UK, Vue is proud to be showcasing films from across the region throughout the year.   This month alone, Vue is screening seven titles, from the 17th of January with the Hindi film Azaad. Set in 1920s India, it follows […]

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Bonds with UK strengthen as Indian speaker highlights democracy

Image by Eastern Eye There is a strong belief in India’s democratic values and growth story in the UK, the speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian parliament, said in London during a visit last week. Addressing a community gathering at the High Commission of India in London last Wednesday evening, Om

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Tulip Siddiq resigns amid Bangladesh graft probe

Image by Getty Images Treasury minister, Tulip Siddiq (pictured above) resigned from her position on Tuesday following her involvement in a corruption investigation in Bangladesh after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in the country. The probe began after her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was removed from power. In her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir

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Bollywood actress tops Goldsmiths new honorary fellows

Image by Goldsmith University of London Bollywood film actress Kalki Koechlin was among a list of three people announced to become Goldsmiths newest Honorary Fellows. Ms. Koechlin will join the celebrated author Evie Wyld and the British Ghanaian writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson to receive their awards at a degree convocation in London next

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Bradford launches its 2025 UK City of Culture with outdoor event

Image by David Levene The curtain-raiser launching ‘Bradford 2025’ will welcome at its fully booked-out outdoor theatrical event ‘RISE’ in City Park on 10th and 11th January, with world-renowned Bradford-born magician Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo) as its creative lead. Audiences for RISE will be greeted with a festival atmosphere as City Park is

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UK lawmakers vote against new inquiry into \’grooming gangs\’ scandal

Image by X/@TTDevasthanams British lawmakers have rejected a proposal by the opposition Conservative Party to launch a new national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.  The proposal, introduced as an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, was defeated in the House of Commons by 364 votes to 111, a majority of 253.   The

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Manchester Accountancy Firm calls for industry reboot after investing heavily in tech

Image by Inked PR A Manchester-based accountancy practice has called on the industry to ditch its reliance on spreadsheets and embrace modern tech after implementing new systems which have transformed its operations. TR Forensic Accountants has made significant investment in technology to streamline its processes, with a particular focus on helping self-employed clients manage their

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Regal Foods CEO Younis Chaudhry awarded MBE in New Year Honours List

Image by Regal Foods Group CEO of Regal Food Products Group Plc, Younis Chaudhry (pictured above) has been recognised in the New Year Honours List with an MBE for his services to business and to the community of Bradford. For over twenty years Younis Chaudhry has excelled in British business and international trade, all whilst giving back at every

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