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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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Cross party MPs urge Rishi Sunak to take action and facilitate the release of Scottish man Jagtar Singh Johal

Image by the BBC By News Desk A cross party group of MPs is urging the Prime Minister to intervene in the case of a Scottish man who faces death penalty in India. 36-year-old Jagtar Singh Johal has been held in prison in India for over five years and is said to have been “arbitrarily

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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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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar criticises First Minister Humza Yousaf for putting independence before economy

Image by Yahoo Sport By News Desk The leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Anas Sarwar, has criticised First Minister Humza Yousaf for prioritising the agenda for independence over improving the economy. According to reports, the GDP in Scotland declined by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter from April to June this year. Yousaf

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New research highlights significant BAME contribution as the backbone of UK volunteering

Image by Twitter/Human Appeal Human Appeal, one of the UK’s fastest growing NGOs, today releases new research which highlights the scale of BAME  contributions to the UK volunteer community.  In particular, the research reveals the detrimental impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the BAME volunteering community with 38% reducing their volunteering hours over the past

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UK’s best award Ceremonies for youth – Glorifying, Empowering, and Significance of Celebrating young achievers

Dr Rashmi Mantri Every child is born with a distinct set of talents and abilities that, when identified and nurtured, can flourish into remarkable accomplishments. Recognising and celebrating these achievements not only instils a sense of pride but also lays the foundation for their future growth. One impactful way to acknowledge children\’s successes is by

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Urooj Ashfaq becomes first India-based comedian to be honoured at Edinburgh Comedy Awards

An India-based comedian has won the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s most prestigious comedy newcomer award, for the first time in its 40-year history. Edinburgh Comedy Award judges announced on Saturday that Urooj Ashfaq has won Best Newcomer for her show ‘Oh No!’. The award is a springboard for outstanding comedy performers, many of whom have since

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69th National Film Awards: Film fraternity celebrates the best of Indian cinema

Image courtesy: India Today By News Desk The 69th National Film Awards winners were declared on Friday, August 24 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. These esteemed awards, initiated in 1954, are managed by the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Government of India. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns, the

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