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Actress and entrepreneur Priscilla Presley dines out with her team at an Indian restaurant in Glasgow

Image by Murphy\’s Pakora Bar It’s no secret that Indian food has a massive fanbase the world over, and that doesn’t exclude high profile celebrities.  Staff at a popular Indian restaurant in Glasgow were left stunned when they were visited by Hollywood royalty on 30 March.  American actress, businesswoman and the former wife of legendary […]

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Muslim Hands provides over 2.5 million meals in conflict and natural disaster zones during Ramadan

Image by Muslim Hands Sahro, a widow from drought-stricken Somalia, has eleven children. Each day is a struggle, living in a poor overcrowded shelter, no adequate water supply and little to no food. To support her family, Sahro works as a cleaner when work is available. During those days she can earn up to $3

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Air India inaugurates non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick

Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, on 28 March, 2023 inaugurated non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick, the UK’s second largest airport. The Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia flagged off the inaugural flight in av irtual ceremony. Cabinet Minister of Civil Aviation, Gujarat, Balvantsinh Rajput attended the event

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Fouzia Younis makes history after appointment as His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto

Image by Twitter @YounisFouzia A British Pakistani diplomat has made history by becoming the first British Muslim to be appointed His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto. Fouzia Younis is wrapping up her tenure as a senior diplomat at the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan.  Born in Birmingham, Younis has spoken about the challenges,

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Shaheen Afridi, Harmanpreet Kaur, Grace Harris and Haris Rauf snapped up at The Hundred Draft, powered by Sage

Pakistani cricketers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi (Image by A Sports) The Pakistani duo of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, Australia\’s Grace Harris and India\’s Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names snapped up at The Hundred Draft, powered by Sage. Sophia Dunkley and Tom Abell were the first picks of the men’s and

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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly speaks out against pro Khalistan protests in London

Pro Khalistan protests at the Indian High Commission in London Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that UK will take action against pro Khalistan protesters who carried out a demonstration at the Indian High Commission on Wednesday, 22 March. He added a review of the security will also be conducted. On Wednesday, over 2000 protesters

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The Mayor of London switches on the city’s first glistening Ramadan lights

Image by Twitter @MayorofLondon The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan switched on the city’s first ever Ramadan lights on 21 March, a day before the beginning of the holy month for Muslims all over the world. The magnificent installation has lit up Piccadilly Circus in West End and will remain there for a month. It features

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The Royal Mint announces donation of 2.5% from Kaaba gold bar sales to Islamic Relief for the month of Ramadan

Image by The Royal Mint The Royal Mint, renowned as the home of precious metals, will donate 2.5% of sales from its new Kaaba gold bullion bars to charity, Islamic Relief during the holy month of Ramadan. The donation period will commence on Wednesday, 22 March until Friday, 21 April and will support the charity

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Keira Knightley says she was ‘mocked’ for starring in ‘Bend It Like Beckham’

Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra as Jules Paxton and Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra in the movie \’Bend It Like Beckham\’ One of the most iconic films of our generation – ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ – is etched in everyone’s minds for its depiction on the life of Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra, a young British Asian woman who

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Fans disappointed after several popular Bollywood songs vanish from Spotify

Still from Bollywood film \’Kalank\’ (Image by Dharma Productions) Bollywood music fans have been left disappointed after several songs have reportedly vanished from the music streaming app – Spotify. According to Spotify, the old agreement with the owners of the songs has expired and it has not been able to reach an new agreement with

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