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Trial over the death of a student activist in Bangladesh begins

Image by Eastern Eye This week saw Bangladesh open the murder trial of student protester Abu Sayeed, whose killing last year escalated demonstrations nationwide that ultimately ousted then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sayeed died aged 23 in the northern city of Rangpur, the first student demonstrator killed in the police crackdown on protests. Footage of […]

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Tributes paid to Asian mum who died in Leicester attack

Image by Leicestershire Police Tributes have poured in for a \’kind-hearted\’ mother who tragically lost her life last week after being attacked in Leicester. Nila Patel (pictured above), 56, a British Indian woman described as a \”beautiful, vibrant soul,\” died in hospital two days after suffering a head injury during an assault on Aylestone Road.

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British Pakistan Foundation reflects on legacy and future at 15-Year ‘Forging Forwards’ celebration

Image by wearemediahive The British Pakistan Foundation (BPF) proudly marked its 15th anniversary with a landmark event “Forging Forwards”, held at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall on the 19th of June 2025.  The evening brought together over 150 members, partners, and leaders from across the British Pakistani community to celebrate BPF’s legacy, unveil key research

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The UK’s best curry restaurants honoured at the 1st British Curry Championship 2025

Image by Oceanic Awards Oceanic Awards is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural British Curry Championship 2025, a prestigious culinary event that celebrates the finest talents in the curry industry. These Awards showcase the top 300 restaurants bringing the best in the curry industry across the nation, highlighting the unrivalled skills and creativity

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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh compete against each other in two Test series matches in South Asia

Image by Sri Lanka cricket (@officialslc) on X Coming into the two fixtures, Sri Lanka had won their two previous matches which were one Day Internationals against Australia in Colombo. For Bangladesh, they failed to pick up a win in any of their last five matches. With both of Sri Lanka’s wins coming on home soil, they were the

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We The Women makes UK debut with stories of courage and truth

Image by Barkha Dutt / We The Women / Mojo Story The acclaimed women-led festival We The Women, curated by veteran journalist Barkha Dutt, made its powerful UK debut on June 29 at London’s Riverside Studios.  Presented in partnership with Vedanta, the event brought together transformative voices from India and the British-Indian diaspora, showcasing unfiltered,

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Police may probe anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury

Image by REUTERS/Jaimi Joy British police said they were considering whether to launch an investigation after performers at Glastonbury Festival made anti-Israel comments during their shows. \”We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon,\” Avon and Somerset Police, in western England, said on X

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Children in Care are losing their faith and their stability according to a new survery

Image by Equi The UK care system is facing a crisis. With over 107,000 children currently in care and the number of available foster carers and adopters in sharp decline, vulnerable young people are being left without the stability and support they desperately need.  A new report by leading think tank Equi, titled Faith, Family and the

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Isha Ambani becomes first Indian to lead Serpentine summer party in London

Image by Instagram/vogueindia Isha Ambani Piramal made history this week as she became the first Indian to chair the Serpentine Summer Party’s host committee.  The event, held at Kensington Gardens in London on the 24th of June 2025, celebrated 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion with a spotlight on South Asian artists and sustainable fashion.

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50 Climbers brave Mount Snowdon’s fury to raise funds for cancer patients

Image by Imran Khan Cancer Appeal In a remarkable display of human resilience and collective purpose, 50 determined individuals from across the United Kingdom defied fierce winds and relentless rain to conquer Mount Snowdon in aid of the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal (IKCA). Battling the harshest of conditions, the group set out on the Mount

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