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New plans to bring online TV channels under Ofcom content rules

More online TV channels could be required to follow Ofcom content rules to ensure young and vulnerable audiences are protected from harmful programming, under plans announced by the Culture Secretary at the Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention this afternoon. In a wide-ranging speech, Lucy Frazer set out her plan to maximise the potential of the […]

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Cultural Crossroads: Live-in relationships redefine British Asian love stories

Image by Canva By Swarupa Tripathy When one talks about live-in relationships within the British Asian community, it does not take long for others to silence them. Although this concept of dating has undergone a significant transformation over the years, it still remains a taboo topic that is not spoken about openly. ‘Log kya kahenge?’,

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India to revoke OCI cards of Khalistan supporters, including those living in the UK

Image by Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times/Getty Images As the India-Canada diplomatic ties worsen and fall to an all-time low, reports of the Indian government cancelling the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card for Khalistan supporters has come to light. An OCI card is a form of permanent residence granted by the Government of India to people

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Trailer for Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra starrer upcoming film ‘Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue’ out now

And the wait is finally over! Pooja Entertainment, synonymous with gripping and engaging cinematic experiences, has unveiled the highly anticipated trailer of ‘Mission Raniganj’ and it has not only lived up to its promise and hype but has exceeded all expectations! The heroic Jaswant Singh Gill played a significant role in rescuing surviving miners trapped inside a

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First-look image released of new BBC legal docuseries, ‘The Firm’

By News Desk A first-look image of new BBC factual series, ‘The Firm’, has been released, ahead of the hotly-anticipated show landing on BBC Scotland and iPlayer next month. The ground-breaking series follows internationally renowned Scottish lawyer and campaigner, Aamer Anwar, and his team of lawyers, who are committed to fighting for the underdog in a bid to ensure

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PM recommits UK to Net Zero by 2050 and pledges a “fairer” path to achieving target to ease the financial burden on British families

Image by GOV.UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to take forward a pragmatic, proportionate and realistic path to reach net zero by 2050 on Wednesday 20 September, reducing costs on British families while still meeting international commitments. The UK has set the most ambitious target to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by 2030 compared to

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Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz and NHS heroes amongst the winners at the 21st Asian Achievers Awards

Attendees from around the world gathered in London for the 21st annual Asian Achievers Awards, which saw leading South Asians from across the UK honoured for their contribution to building British society. The event was hosted by Eastenders actor Nitin Ganatra alongside Pakistani Balu Mahi actress Ainy Jaffri Rahman, with more than 500 attendees from

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World Halal Food Festival returns to London

Come for the Food Stay for the Vibe! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable international culinary adventure. The ultimate halal food extravaganza with the World Halal Food Festival at London Stadium on the 23rd and 24th September 2023. Now in its eighth year, the biggest and longest running halal food festival in the world looks

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Iconic flour brand, Elephant Atta, launches heart-warming new ad campaign – ‘Home Is Where The Elephant Atta Is’

A cherished and iconic name that can be found in South Asian households up and down the country, Elephant Atta has launched a heart-warming campaign entitled ‘Home Is Where The Elephant Atta Is’ to captivate audiences by celebrating the vital role of flour as the key staple in South Asian family life. The new advert is an ode to

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3G networks set for switch-off by the end of the year

Image by Getty Images Vodafone and EE are the first two networks to close their 3G services, with Vodafone expecting to switch their 3G network off completely by December 2023 and EE following suit in early 2024.  This follows a government agreement with the four major networks – Vodafone, EE, O2 and Three – to

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