Culture & Lifestyle
Never Forget: 12 Movies & Books To Help You Continue The Partition Conversation
It’s the 75th Anniversary of Partition with Pakistan’s Independence Day on Sunday August 14th followed by India’s Independence Day on August 15th. It is safe to say that we have all heard stories from our grandparents and parents who have witnessed the largest human movement in history. The birth of the two nations was a result of the migration of 15 million people with up to 2 million in casualties from
From North To South London's Award-Winning Bayleaf Restaurant Elevates Indian Cuisine At Whetstone
For over 25 years, London's Bayleaf Restaurant (on Whetstone High Road) prides itself on creating an ambiance while embracing traditional cooking techniques with fine ingredients. They also freshen up their menu every 3 months to ensure that their dedication to North and South Indian cuisine will never go stale. Here is what I had! The award-winning restaurant, which was also featu
Here's Why I Fell In Love With The Sea Views Of Southampton and Portsmouth
I wanted a quick trip to the seaside and discovered the marine beauty of Southampton and Portsmouth just a couple of hours drive from London UK. I needed a quick escape and I had no idea how gorgeous this part was. Here is what I did! Southampton and Portsmouth are around a 2.5 hour drive from London and when you arrive you will feel like you are in another country, apart from the accent of course. There are a few ways to get the
Shree Krishna Vada Pav In London Celebrates India's Iconic Veggie Dishes
If you live in London and miss the street food of India then Shree Krishna Vada Pav is the place for you, it is also known lovingly as SKVP and there are a number of different stores including, Harrow, Hounslow, Birmingham, Slough and Ilford. The store I visited was in Hounslow and this is based on the busy high street, which is actually where it all started back in 2010. They offer a v
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The Pope’s Apology: A Closer Look At His “Pilgrimage Of Penance"
Ever since the discovery of the first graveyard belonging to Canada’s infamous residential school in Kamloops in May 2021 – which sparked a nationwide search for more such findings, the Indigenous community has since been longing for a meeting with the head of The Catholic Church. There was ...
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Want To Go To Marrakech? This Is What I Did
Morocco has a lot of hidden culture and it is ever so popular with tourists, mainly because it is cheap to travel to. The flight time from the UK is around 4 hours therefore it makes it a popular destination to visit for either a city break or a longer holiday. For us, we went for a week ...
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Virtual Pageants Celebrate Inclusivity & That's Why I Love Them
With the world went virtual there has been certain pivots which created more opportunities for others to be involved. One space which we didn't even think of was the beauty pageant circuit. Hunyah Irfan shares her story of participating (and winning!) a few virtual international beauty pageants ...
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Here's How I Spent 48 Fabulous Hours In Lille, France
While we are all starting to travel, I have also started to do the same and being in Europe I am easily able to hop skip in jump around me for a quick getaway. So, I decided to spend a couple of days in gorgeous city called Lille in France. Here is what I did! Lille is a stones throw a ...
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10 South Asian LGBTQIA+ Leaders Who Are Using Their Platform To Break Barriers
As we conclude Pride Month, we take a closer look at prominent South Asian members of the LGTBQIA+ community who are using their global platform for good. Breaking barriers, starting conversations, and creating a space for support and inclusivity is what they are all about and we celebrate them ...
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Ganapati Peckham Brings South Indian Flavours To South London
We continue our culinary journey around the world and are thrilled to discover some amazing South Indian delicacies at Ganapati, which is located in the heart of South London. With an assortment of dosas, vegan curries boasting flavours including nutty okra with peanuts and green mango, spicy au ...
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Travel: How I Got The Most Of My Weekend In Marbella, Spain
When it was my dad's birthday we decided that we should celebrate it in Marbella, Spain. Check out how I made my weekend in Marbella the most fun! Flying from the UK to a number of European cities is very doable over a weekend as flights are so frequent and quick. For this getaway I took ...
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Pride Month 2022: This Glossary Will Teach You All The LGBTQIA+ Terms You Need To Know In 2022
We continue to honour Pride Month with our latest story. Have you found yourself Googling all of the terms that are associated with LGBTQIA2S+? Don’t worry you aren’t alone. In order to help us all understand the right terminology that is very important to our LGBTQ community, here is a glos ...