Sharing the magic of Indian dance
Water is the essence of life. Not do we need it for drinking and cleaning but we're also between a half and two-thirds chemically composed of it. Back in 2011 the Global Water Dances began global events that ran every two years to spread the awareness and importance of water, particularly clean water. The event has been successful and increased...
A successful Trilateral Global Summit hosted by Rt Hon Baroness Verma of Leicester
The inaugural Trilateral Global Summit convened by world humanitarian drive (WHD) in partnership with Universal Peace Federation (UPF), was held on June 19th and 20th in London with participants from over 25 countries including politicians from UK, Portugal, Morocco, Bahrain. Other notable keynote addresses from CEO of Doha Bank Dr Raghavan Seetharaman former Managing Director of World Bank Group Dr...
Tamil and Kannada films to rock LIFF’s 10th Edition with a bunch of emerging queer cinemas
The London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) Europe's largest Asian Film Festival is celebrating its 10th Edition this year. The screenings have been made special by India’s ‘decriminalisation’ of its LGBTQ+ and transgender population earlier this year and the festival celebrates by selecting a dynamic range of recent LGBTQ+ films including two Tamil and a Kannada film, surprising the film...
Vibrant Gujarat: bringing the world together
It is said that the biggest wealth of a country is its people. It is especially true for our country India. Currently our country is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of our Nation. He is the biggest NRI who returned to India on January 9 to fight colonial rule and the day is celebrated as...
Unique Indian spirituality paintings to be exhibited at the Nehru Centre
Sushma Johari Madan is a spiritual artist, incorporeal teacher and the author of two books on Indian mythology. Sushma's exclusive collection of paintings titled “Ancient beliefs or Science?” will be showcased at the Nehru Centre for the first time from 22 to 25 July. The event is open to all and Sushma encourages everyone to take time out to...
The Chattri Memorial Service: India’s war sacrifices remembered in Brighton
The Royal Armed Forces, veterans associations, relatives of Indian soldiers, and senior members from civic and political life attended the Chattri Memorial on the Downs just north of Patchman on 9 June to remember the war sacrifices of soldiers during First World War, from undivided India. Hindu and Sikh soldiers were cremated in the site of the memorial, having...
The British Asian Trust and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation launch anti-trafficking partnership backed by Rajasthan Royals
The British Asian Trust and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) announced a partnership to support a bold new initiative to combat child trafficking in India. The partnership, backed by Indian Premier League cricket team the Rajasthan Royals, was launched at star-studded event at Lord’s on 7 June at the Lord’s Cricket Ground – through 'A Wicket Night of...
MCR Uni to present songs, workshop on Bengali folklore
The Mancunians are gearing up to experience an afternoon of Bengali folk songs at the Heaton Mersey Community Centre, in Stockport on 23 June. Hosted by the University of Manchester at the Heaton Mersey Community centre, this day-long workshop will be a public engagement activity involving Bengali folk songs connected with the work, life and rituals of the community, as...
World Environment Day celebrations by IIW reaches the vibrant Camden
The World Environment Day, celebrated worldwide on the 5 June, was observed by the Inspired Indian Women's group in the Stables Market, Camden, London on the evening of 3 June. The hour and a half programme was aimed at generating awareness on protecting the environment, through open air performances and community engagement in the vibrant tourist hub. The call to...
Local group helping to save the wildlife of London’s River Thames
The Thames has a long and murky history. It wasn't just the main thoroughfare to move products and raw materials all along its length, but it was also used to dump industrial waste, among other things. In 1957, the Natural History Museum declared that the river was biologically dead. However, over the years there have been many improvements, such as...
