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Bradford Literature Festival to showcase all-star line-up for its 10th anniversary

Image by Mark Dolby Bradford Literature Festival (BLF), one of the UK\’s top three biggest literature festivals, returns this weekend from June 28th to July 7th to mark its tenth anniversary. This milestone year promises to be a special one, with the festival hosting 500 events, from exhibitions to programmes designed to educate, entertain, and […]

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Astronauts stranded in space after shuttle malfunctions

Image by Chris O\’Meara  Sunita Williams, a US Indian astronaut, and colleague Buth Wilmore have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) after NASA further delayed their return.   Their journey, which began in early June, was initially planned for a brief eight-day stay at the ISS. However, their shuttle, the Starliner, encountered a series

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South Asian Heritage Month gets set for its 5th year

Image by Artur Debat South Asian Heritage Trust (SAHT) is hosting its fifth annual South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) this year.   SAHM is a significant event that aims to elevate the presence of British South Asian history and heritage throughout the UK. SAHT produces various events and activities this month, spanning education, arts, culture, celebration,

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Glastonbury 2024 announces stage dedicated to South Asian talent and culture

Image by Jim Dyson Glastonbury Festival 2024 is making history by introducing its latest stage, Arrival. This groundbreaking platform, located in the Shangri-La area, is the first in the festival\’s long history to showcase South Asian performers exclusively.    Glastonbury is one of the largest greenfield music festivals in the world. It aims to create a

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CPG Bangladesh calls for educational collaboration

  The Scottish Parliament\’s Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Bangladesh has called for action to promote educational links between Scotland and Bangladesh. The CPG met last week and received updates from Convener Foysol Choudhury MSP and Deputy Convener Miles Briggs MSP, Saida Muna Tasneem, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Peter Brown, Director of British

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North West firm strengthen family law services following new appointment

Image by WHN  Zahra Hanif (pictured above) has been appointed to a North West law firm to \’strengthen the family law services\’ provided to clients at its Clitheroe office. Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors has appointed solicitor Zahra following her roles at two Lancashire-based law firms. Zahra most recently spent three years at Laker Legal Solicitors in Lancaster, where she qualified

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Free Exhibition dedicated to Bollywood Legend Dev Anand at this year’s India Week Event

Image by JH THAKKER London UK, EPG announce the India Week 2024 (29th June – July 6th.) the weeklong program of events that encompass crucial discussions on topics such as politics, trade, business, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. This year’s India Week will feature a special exhibition dedicated to the legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand (pictured above) and his filmmaker

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England’s first female Sikh hockey player looks to inspire future generations

  Sandeep Maan (pictured above) stepped onto the pitch at the Masters Indoor World Cup in Nottingham this past April becoming the first Asian and Sikh female hockey player to represent England at Masters Level. In doing so, Maan fulfilled a lifelong ambition. Her impact, however, extends far wider than a personal bucket list, as

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India’s biggest stars come together for a grand event

The highly anticipated magnum opus of the year, Kalki 2898 AD, is just days away from its release. Building on the mounting excitement, the film held a grand gala night in Mumbai on June 19th, truly living up to the immense buzz surrounding it. This star-studded event featured an unparalleled Pan-India cast, including legends and luminaries such

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Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle their month-long encampment at LSE

Image by Jacob Freedland/PA Pro-Palestinian student protesters have dismantled their month-long encampment at the London School of Economics (LSE) Dozens of demonstrators emptied out of the ground floor of the Marshall Building on Monday, minutes before the 4pm deadline given by a court order which demanded they leave the premises within 24 hours. Organisers hastily

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