The idea of India in diaspora hearts and minds
As I prepare to welcome a high-power delegation of industry leaders this week and we discuss key contours of economic partnership, seeing the size...
Series Review: Masaba Masaba
A real-life Indian mother and daughter playing fictionalised selves on screen could easily be a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, when that duo happens to be National award-winning actress Neena Gupta and her fashion designer daughter Masaba Gupta, the drama is a spicy dish worth consuming.
NHS offers free soup-shake diets in fight against diabetes
The UK’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS) has started offering free soup and shake weight-loss diets to thousands with Type 2 diabetes across England from this month as part of a new health drive, after the very-low-calorie plans have been shown to improve patients’ life chances.
Some insights into bouncing back from the stress of job loss
The level of stress that hits with job loss can have a host of negative effects on an individual's well-being, which eventually may hinder their ability to become re-employed.
British Indian MP leads community drive to mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month
To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, UK’s Opposition Labour Party MP Virendra Sharma used a digital “Day of Action” this week to celebrate the number of potential life-saving stem cell donors in Ealing Southall area of west London on the Anthony Nolan register and raise awareness of the urgent need for more donors in light of the challenges to donor recruitment presented by the pandemic.
Does mindfulness hold the key to lower blood pressure?
A team of researchers has now explored the possibility of whether mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s death triggers frenzied media coverage
The demise of a young movie star has transfixed India like no other news in a year of bad headlines.
Ireland’s first Hindu temple opens its doors after years of hard work
The estimated 25,000-strong Hindu community in Ireland is celebrating the opening up of its first temple...
Romantic partners influence each other’s life goals: Study
Over the long term, romantic partners influence each other's goals – that is, what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid or achieve, so too does the other partner, according to a new study.
Jaipur Literature Festival London edition goes virtual
The iconic Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), held annually at the Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan, has always believed in the spirit of the community and the hope, strength, and vitality literature gives.