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Oldham temple lights up the sky for Diwali celebrations

Image by Inked PR Oldham\’s iconic temple lit up the night sky as thousands attended for Diwali celebrations. The \’festival of light\’, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness, is a major occasion in the Hindu calendar and in certain traditions makes the start of the new […]

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Prominent Indian fashion designer passes away at 63

Image by Tsering Topgyal/AP Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, died on Friday after a prolonged illness, the fashion designers association in the country announced. He was 63. The Fashion Design Council of India, or FDCI, said in a post on Instagram, that they mourned “the passing of (a) legendary designer” who was

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Halal supermarket chain opens state of the art flagship store in Batley

Image by Asian Express Batley has become home to a new halal supermarket, which has just opened it’s doors to the public, and this grand enterprise offers everything you could possibly need for putting on a feast. Standing proud in a custom-renovated 12,000 square-foot site, with its own customer parking, the latest flagship Abu Bakr

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Edinburgh charity celebrates 10th Anniversary of Diwali celebration

Image by Foysol Choudhury MSP Edinburgh Diwali, a registered Scottish charity, has been organising Edinburgh\’s primary public Diwali celebration since 2015.  This vibrant, multicultural event warmly welcomes people of all backgrounds and has become one of Edinburgh\’s most popular community-led festivals, now a fixture in the city\’s festive calendar. The 2024 Diwali celebration, scheduled for

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Famous wedding venue and restaurant unveils makeover

Image by Nq/My Nawaab One of Manchester’s most famous Asian restaurants and wedding venues has had a makeover. DJs joined special guests at the launch event to unveil the new My Nawaab. It came during a weekend when the team also hosted hundreds of guests at two weddings. The banqueting halls have benefitted from extensive redecoration and

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Tilda unveils limited edition Tin in Partnership with LOVO to celebrate Women’s Empowerment and Diversity

Image by Here & Now PR Tilda is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 limited-edition tin, created in collaboration with LOVO, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and inspiring women and their families.  The beautifully designed tin will be available from November 2024 at independent UK retailers, offered free with a 2kg purchase

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Vue announces five major releases for Diwali weekend

Image by Vue/Nq Vue Cinemas has announced the full line up of South Asian titles ahead of the Diwali weekend. Starting today with the Tamil biopic Amaran. In his 21st film, Sivakarthikeyan plays Major Mukund Varadarajan, who was killed during action in the Qazipathri Operation of Shopian on the 25th of April, 2014.  Also arriving

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Asian Media Awards spotlights key Asian figures in journalism & TV

Image by Asian Media Awards Inspirational journalists and broadcasters gathered at the 12th Asian Media Awards at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate. The awards celebrate achievements in a range of categories in TV, radio, stage, online and creative media. The ceremony is supported by the University of Salford and took place at a packed Hilton Manchester Deansgate.

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Over 150 injured in India temple firework explosion

Image by Twitter/X Indian police detained two individuals on Tuesday following an explosion at a temple fireworks display that left nearly a hundred people in hospital, with eight reported in critical condition. The incident occurred Monday evening at a Hindu temple in Nileshwaram, Kerala, where hundreds had gathered to watch the fireworks display. Videos shared

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