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Apache Indian headlines first-ever \’Best of India\’ event

Image by Platform for Indian Democracy Over 150 people attended the inaugural “Best of India” cultural ball at Porchester Hall, London.  The Platform for Indian Democracy, an organisation that is uniting the British Indian community hosted the ball to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of the British Indian community.    The evening showcased […]

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Southend spirit company celebrates multiple wins at Indian Wine & Spirits Awards

Image by Nq A UK gin and spirit company is celebrating winning three awards at the Indian Wine and Spirits Awards, G & I Spirit Group, which is based outside Southend on Sea, won prizes for their chocolate cream tequila and two gold medals for their strawberry and coffee tequila at the awards in Mumbai. Gina

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Business leader appointed as CEO of BHF Asian Business Board

Image by BHF Amina Hussain, whose baby son was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect, is leading a new British Heart Foundation (BHF) fundraising partnership. The business woman was recently named as the CEO of the BHF’s Asian Business Board (ABB), based in the West Midlands.  She is a former co-President of the Asian

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Pakistan’s finest honoured at the 9 th Hum Awards 2024

Image by  BizAsia Live Pakistan’s biggest television event in the UK, the 9th annual Hum Awards, took place on Saturday night at London’s Wembley Arena. The prestigious event hosted by Ahad Raza Mir & Ramsha Khan brought together the best of Pakistani entertainment for a night of glamour and recognition. The star-studded celebration of talent

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Debate sparked over India’s work culture following employee death

Image by Getty Images Following the death of 26 year old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil a few months ago, a major debate has been sparked regarding the workplace culture in India. Perayil’s parents said that the ‘overwhelming work pressure’ at her new job took a toll on their daughter’s health. Ernst & Young (EY),

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Driver who fled to Pakistan after killing cyclist jailed

Image by West Midlands Police A driver who fled the UK for four years after fatally striking a cyclist in Birmingham has been sentenced to six years in prison. Kashif Khan (pictured above), 28, from Parkhouse Drive, Birmingham, was behind the wheel of a grey BMW when he hit 59-year-old Andel Goulbourne on Washwood Heath

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Nazim Ali Foundation celebrates Islamic date by spreading love

Image by Asian Express In a heartfelt celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, the Nazim Ali Foundation hosted its second annual ‘Mawlid in the City’ initiative, spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. On the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the foundation organised various charitable activities,

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Pakistan retain Shan Masood as Test cricket captain

Image by Anjum Naveed/AP Despite recent losses, Shan Masood (pictured above) will continue as Pakistan’s Test cricket captain in their upcoming series against England. The 34-year-old top-order batter, kept his place as Pakistan named a 15-man squad on Tuesday for next month’s first Test in the southeastern city of Multan. Following Pakistan’s shock 2-0 home

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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

Image by Aaron Chown/PA A teacher who was found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence after holding a placard at a pro-Palestine protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts has made a complaint to the CPS and police watchdog. Marieha Hussain (pictured above) denied the prosecution’s allegation that the placard

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Sukhpal Ahluwalia awarded Asian Business Person of the Year

Image by Asian Achievers Awards Serial entrepreneur Sukhpal Ahluwalia has been awarded Business Person of the Year at this year\’s prestigious Asian Achievers Awards. The award recognises Ahluwalia\’s role in building many of the country\’s largest businesses, including Euro Car Parts, Dominus and, most recently, GSF Car Parts. Now in its 22nd year, the Asian

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