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Asda promises to bring ‘taste happiness’ to your dinner tables this Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, kitchens are buzzing with preparations for Iftars and Suhoors. While home cooks are busy preparing for the holy month, they are also looking for recipe ideas to add a variety to their mealtimes. At ASDA, there is something for everyone, a wide range of brands and products, which […]

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Fans disappointed after several popular Bollywood songs vanish from Spotify

Still from Bollywood film \’Kalank\’ (Image by Dharma Productions) Bollywood music fans have been left disappointed after several songs have reportedly vanished from the music streaming app – Spotify. According to Spotify, the old agreement with the owners of the songs has expired and it has not been able to reach an new agreement with

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Muslim Council of Britain calls upon the UK Government to scrap ‘cruel’ Anti-Refugee Bill

Image by Refugee Action The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has called upon the Government to scrap its cruel ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ – widely known as the ‘Anti-Refugee’ or ‘Refugee Ban Bill’ – ahead of its second reading in parliament this month. The highly contentious Bill will remove protections from modern slavery and grant the

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UK based Hindi writers, teachers, journalists and organisations recognised for their contributions

Hindi writer Kadambari Mehra (Image by Setu) On the occasion of World Hindi Day, High Commission of India, London has been honouring several UK based Hindi writers, teachers, journalists and organizations for their contribution to the Hindi language in the UK every year since 2006. With the approval of the High Commissioner of India, following

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Regulators issue advice to British Muslims on donating safely to registered charities

Image by Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Ramadan is a time of huge generosity among British Muslims, and the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as well as the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, make it especially important that their charitable contributions support good causes through registered charities. Regulators are therefore issuing advice to remind British Muslims

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Cardiff City goalkeeper Rohan Luthra becomes the first British Asian to play in Sky Bet Championship

Image by Sky Sports News England youth international Rohan Luthra has made history by becoming the first goalkeeper from Britain’s South Asian community to play in the Sky Bet Championship. Luthra, 20, who was signed by Cardiff City FC as a goalkeeper in the summer of 2021, made his appearance for the club on Saturday’s

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Asda launches 150 new product lines for a ‘bigger and better’ Ramadan

 The Desi Doll Company’s innovative, bi-lingual soft plush talking Muslim dolls This year, Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store. As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers to find what they

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The 1st Nation’s Curry Awards 2023 celebrate excellence in the curry cuisine

Image by Oceanic Consulting After months of anticipation and fierce competition, the awards ceremony took place on Monday 20th February at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, with over 150 guests in attendance. The prestigious event recognised and celebrated the talents and hard work of individuals and businesses within the UK’s curry industry. The awards recognised

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Second Bangladesh – UK Trade and Investment Dialogue sees the strengthening of bilateral trading partnership

Image by Twitter @UKinBangladesh The second Bangladesh – UK Trade and Investment Dialogue was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 19 February 2023. The Government of Bangladesh was represented by the Commerce Secretary, Tapan Kanti Ghosh. The British High Commissioner, Robert Chatterton Dickson, and His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Alan Gemmell OBE, led the UK

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Pakistan and the UK discuss partnership to enhance educational collaboration

Image by Pakistan High Commission London A reception dinner co-hosted by Pakistan High Commission, Higher Education Commission (HEC) and British Council Pakistan was held at the Pakistan High Commission in London on 6 February, 2023. The event was attended by a delegation of vice chancellors and senior officials of HEC from Pakistan led by Dr

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