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Indian schools among finalists for world’s best school prizes

Image by iStock Four Indian schools were on Wednesday named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual world\’s best school prizes, organised in the UK to celebrate schools\’ enormous contribution to society\’s progress. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were unveiled as contenders for membership of the Best School […]

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Sadiq Khan pushes ahead with Oxford Street pedestrian plan

Image by Eastern Eye London mayor Sadiq Khan (pictured above) has confirmed that Oxford Street will be pedestrianised “as quickly as possible” following strong backing in a public consultation. The move comes as part of wider efforts to revive the West End’s shopping appeal. The consultation, which gathered over 6,600 responses from businesses, residents and

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Bradford cardiologist wins prestigious national training award

Image by Bradford Teaching Hospitals Dr Jiv Gosai (pictured above), a Bradford-based consultant has been rewarded a prestigious national awards that has recognised his exceptional contributions through his resident doctor training. Dr Jiv Gosai, consultant cardiologist at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, received the “Best UK Trainer of the Year Award” for electrophysiology (EP)

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Asian Green politician claims party purges gender-critical voices

Image by X/@doctorpallavi A former Green Party health spokesperson has accused the party of shifting away from its core values and trying to silence members with gender-critical views. Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a general practitioner and local councillor in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, was expelled from the Green Party this month.  She claimed her removal

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Saira Ali becomes first person of colour to named President Elect of the Landscape institute

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a significant milestone for the UK’s landscape sector, Dr Saira Ali FLI (pictured above) has been named the next President of the Landscape Institute (LI), following a highly competitive election process that drew an impressive calibre of candidates and saw voter turnout top 20%. She makes history as the

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The FA’s plan to help increase South Asian participation in football

Image by The FA The Football Association announced plans to help increase participation in football for South Asian communities across the country earlier this year.  The three-year programme aims to increase the number of people playing, coaching and refereeing football who are from the largest minority ethnic group in England. The plan running until 2028

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British Indians hold vigil for Air India crash victims

Image by REUTERS/Isabel Infantes Dozens of members from Britain’s Indian community gathered at a Hindu temple in London last Saturday to mourn the victims of last week’s Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Many of those attending the vigil at the Siddhashram Hindu temple in Harrow had personal connections to the victims. Leaders from different

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Parliament upholds religious freedom in wake of non-stun slaughter petition

Image by Asian Express Newspaper The UK Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to religious freedom following a well-attended and strongly debated discussion on Monday the 9th of June 2025.  The debate was prompted by a public petition that called for a ban on non-stun slaughter methods. The petition gained over 109,000 signatures, triggering parliamentary consideration

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Leicester man is the only survivor of devastating Air India Crash

Image by PTI Photo A devastating tragedy unfolded on Thursday when Air India flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and crew. In what officials are calling one of the worst air disasters in recent Indian aviation history, just one passenger survived. The sole survivor has been

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