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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

Image by Denes Erdos/AP India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of the country’s reign as the ‘best chess nation in the world’. India’s chess masters have created history by winning team gold medals in both men’s and women’s competitions at the 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad […]

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Prime Minister says the UK rejects ‘racists thugs’

Image by Peter Byrne/PA Sir Keir Starmer (pictured above) has vowed to cut immigration but rejected claims that the summer’s rioters were “one and the same” as people with legitimate concerns about migration. Addressing the Labour conference for the first time as Prime Minister, Sir Keir condemned the “violent thuggery” seen on Britain’s streets over

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Glasgow woman makes history as she becomes first ever female Argyll Arcade security guard

Image by Glasgow Live History has been made with Noor being appointed the first-ever female security guard at Glasgow’s famous Argyll Arcade shopping mall. The 23-year-old Stirling University student from Pakistan has joined the ranks of the formerly all-male staff keeping an eye out for undignified behaviour in the upmarket jewellery centre which runs between Buchanan

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Amir Khan & TV Doctor among the winners of 22nd  Asian Achievers Awards

Image by Asian Achievers Awards The 22nd Asian Achievers Awards brought together over 500 distinguished guests from around the world to celebrate the outstanding contributions of leading South Asians in the UK.  Hosted by former Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra and ITV newsreader Anila Dhami, the evening was a testament to the exceptional achievements within the

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Apache Indian to be the headline act at the first-ever \’Best of India\’ event showcasing Indian culture in London

Image by Platform for Indian Democracy The Platform for Indian Democracy, an organisation that is uniting the British Indian community, is set to host the inaugural “Best of India” cultural ball on September 27th at Porchester Hall, London.  This unique event will celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of the British Indian community.  The evening will

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Leading Chai & Indian street food retail group comes to Islington

Image by Media House Global Following the successful launch of flagship stores in Marylebone, London, and Chorlton, Manchester, FiLLi is expanding across the UK.   A store has recently opened in the famous Curry Mile in Manchester, taking the FiLLi group to over 100 fast-casual stores across ten countries.  Its new outlet on Lever Street, Islington,

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Cambridge Regional College, ARTA and ChefOnline launch upskilling program for Indian and Bangladeshi communities chefs

Image by Media House Global The shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, which will take place this year on Sunday the 6th October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.  ARTA 2024 is powered by

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Tariq Halal launches the world\’s first-ever drive-thru halal butcher

Image by Fnik PR Tariq Halal, the UK\’s leading halal butcher with over 30 years of heritage, is excited to announce the launch of the world’s first-ever drive-thru halal butcher. This innovative concept is being introduced in both the UK and Dubai, setting a new standard for convenience and quality in the halal meat industry.

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The prestigious Hum Awards are coming to London

Image by EG Group Blackburn\’s EG Group have confirmed that co-founder Zuber Issa (pictured above) will step down as co-CEO of the company at the end of October. In June, the company announced that it has agreed to sell its remaining UK forecourt business and some food service locations for £228 million to Zuber Zuber will now

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The World Halal Food Festival returns to London Stadium

Image by Fnik PR The World Halal Food Festival is set to return for its ninth sensational year, promising a weekend of unparalleled culinary delight, cultural celebration, and family fun.   Held at the iconic London Stadium, this year\’s festival is set to attract over 20,000 attendees from around the globe, marking it as the premier

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