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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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Rishi Sunak deemed to lack leadership qualities for not demanding the immediate release of jailed British man Jagtar Singh Johal

By News Desk Almost six years after his arrest, the detention of Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal is a case that still remains unsolved. At the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India this year, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was seen happily greeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They sat for a meeting together, during which,

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Tributes paid to brave pilot who died after saving two children

Image credits: LinkedIn By News Desk Tributes have been paid to a pilot who lost his life trying to save two children from a waterfall in Wales. 27-year-old Mohananeethan Muruganantharaja bravely jumped in to rescue his two young nieces at the Sgwd Y Pannwr falls in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as Brecon Beacons National Park.

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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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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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Samosa personalities: How do you eat yours?

Samosas have risen to become one of the UK\’s favourite snack options with a recent survey by the United Kingdom Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) showing they’re the second most popular nibble among young people. Now, a renowned food futurologist has revealed that how you eat your samosa says something about your personality.  In a

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Over a third of South Asian communities in the UK are on track for a comfortable retirement

Image by Canva By Newsdesk Scottish Widows’ latest Retirement Report reveals that over a third of South Asian communities in the UK are on track for a comfortable retirement. As the UK celebrates South Asian Heritage Month (running from 18th July – 17th August), the latest figures from Scottish Widows’ annual study of the nation\’s

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We all have stories to tell

Image courtesy dazeddigital.com By Foysol Choudhury We all have stories. Whether these be personal experiences or steeped in family history, stories convey who we are and what\’s important to us. That\’s why this year\’s South Asian Heritage Month theme, \’Stories to Tell\’, is so important. Our stories make us unique and help show the diversity amongst

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