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Environmentalist urges leaders to give young people ‘climate optimism’

Image by Vivek Gurav/PA An environmentalist behind the world’s largest “plogging” community has called on leaders at Cop29 to offer “climate optimism” amid widespread disappointment among young people. Vivek Gurav, 29, who lives in Wembley, north-west London, started plogging, jogging and litter picking, in 2019, in his home city of Pune in western India. The […]

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Baroness Warsi joins PMI Dinner as keynote speaker

Image by Asian Express Newspaper Every November, Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) focuses on raising awareness and promoting understanding of the discrimination and challenges faced by Muslim communities. Founded by advocacy organisations and supported by educational institutions, local councils, and community groups, IAM aims to counter stereotypes, dispel misinformation, and foster more inclusive, united communities. This

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Launch of the Sikh Subedar Campaign at historic Punjab Restaurant commemorates Sikh Soldiers of both World Wars

Image by FNIK PR The Sikh Military Foundation proudly launched its latest campaign, “The Sikh Subedar – The Sikh Sergeant,” at London’s iconic Punjab Restaurant in Covent Garden.  This family-run establishment, founded in 1946 by the great-grandfather of current owner Amrit S Maan OBE, is UK’s oldest Punjabi restaurant. The launch marks a powerful homage

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Business Show announces Ajmal Mushtaq as Keynote Speaker

Image by Ajmal Mushtaq The Business Show announces Ajmal Mushtaq as a Keynote Speaker at their golden 50th edition of the expo. On the 13th & 14th of November 2024, the UK will see the biggest business event staged to date. Celebrating 50 editions of entrepreneurialism, small businesses, and innovation, the team is going to

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Political pressure to bring Jagtar Singh Johal back home increases following 7th anniversary of arbitrary detention in an Indian jail

Image by Sikh Federation UK A week ago Jagtar Singh Johal\’s brother Gurpreet Singh Johal, a Labour councillor in Scotland and his Labour MP Douglas McAllister from West Dunbartonshire met David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary to discuss the release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal to be with his family in Scotland. After the meeting

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New Book Chronicles the Untold Stories of Bhopal\’s Children, 40 Years After the Disaster

Image by Be Yellow Forty years after one of the world\’s deadliest industrial disasters, a new book \’40 Children of Bhopal\’ delves deep into the ongoing impact of the Bhopal tragedy, sharing the voices of its youngest victims, children born long after the toxic gas leak, yet still suffering its devastating effects. Published by Story Shikari

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Sara Sharif’s father breaks down as he appears in court

Image by Surrey Police Sara Sharif’s father on Tuesday denied killing his 10-year-old daughter and asserted that he had never physically abused her. Breaking down in tears during the trial, 42-year-old taxi driver Urfan Sharif also denied claims of biting, burning, or beating Sara, specifically rejecting allegations of using a cricket bat or pole on

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London director discusses diverse films not getting backing

Image by PA Media Film director Gurinder Chadha (pictured above) has been discussing the difficulty to find funding for diverse projects. She said: \”I\’m sad to say that if you have people of colour as the lead in a movie, it automatically becomes less commercial as far as financiers are concerned” The London-based director behind

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Prominent Indian fashion designer passes away at 63

Image by Tsering Topgyal/AP Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, died on Friday after a prolonged illness, the fashion designers association in the country announced. He was 63. The Fashion Design Council of India, or FDCI, said in a post on Instagram, that they mourned “the passing of (a) legendary designer” who was

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