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5 South Asian Women Giving Diaspora Poetry Its Voice

From spoken word to social media, these five South Asian women are redefining diaspora poetry and making their voices impossible to ignore.

Books & Theatre

Is The Guardian Wrong about India’s Reading Habits?

Culture

South Asian Heritage Month announces Major Date Change

Culture

South Asians share Personal Histories in STORIES THAT MADE US Exhibition

"it creates empathy and helps explain behaviour"

Books & Theatre

Karan Gokani talks ‘Indian 101’, Spices & Flavours

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Birmingham Light Festival Launch brings Joy to Winter Nights

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How Will the Iran Conflict Hit UK Petrol Prices?

As the Iran conflict continues, UK petrol prices could be affected as it disrupts oil markets across the globe.

UK & World

Pakistan Cyber Force Hacks India’s ABP News

Life

How to Slash Your Mortgage Without Touching Savings

UK & World

Indian Man praises Qatar Airways amid Iran Conflict

"Everything was handled smoothly."

UK & World

Elderly Couple Lose £2,500 in Fake Flight Ticket Scam

Business & Employment

Young Brits Living With Parents ‘Less Likely to Work’

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Fashion

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How to Wear Spring Greens This Season

Style & Glamour

Green can be placed strategically on the body.

Style & Glamour

Bhavitha Mandava’s Chanel Success Lands Her on i-D Cover

Style & Glamour

Janhvi Kapoor serves Strength and Ease in Grazia India Shoot

Janhvi Kapoor fronts Grazia India February-March 2026 issue, discussing agency, fashion legacy, South cinema and online scrutiny.

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Aneet Padda’s Ivory Saree steals attention at Zee Cine Awards 2026

Ethnic

Shocking Details of Maria B & Mehrub Awan Feud Emerge

Style & Glamour

Alia Bhatt Slays in All Black Leather Look at Milan Fashion Week

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Film & TV

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Veteran actor Vijay Crishna passes away aged 81

Vijay Crishna, who was famous for his work in Hindi cinema, including ‘Devdas’, has passed away. He was 81 years old.

Television

Love Island’s Shakira Khan Signs Up for Celebrity MasterChef

Bollywood

Why Tere Naam’s Romance Is a Manual of Red Flags

Television

Nadia Afgan says ‘Suno Chanda 3’ Delayed

Bollywood

"There’s a lot unfolding around the world. It’s hard."

Priyanka Chopra Speaks about Global Conflicts in Holi Message

Bollywood

"I absolutely adore her, but this is undeserved."

Kriti Sanon Faces Outrage over Zee Cine Awards 2026 Win

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Rashmika & Vijay share Joyful Moments from Sangeet Night

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Low-Calorie Firecracker Popcorn Chicken You Can Make At Home

A nutritionist shares her recipe for firecracker popcorn chicken, which delivers bold takeaway-style flavour while being low in calories.

Food & Drink

Can Mindful Eating Improve Student Mental Health?

Food & Drink

5 Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Keep Buying

Food & Drink

Is Calorie Counting Ruining Your Relationship With Food?

"your body isn't just a set of numbers to be calculated."

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Tesco beats Asda to become UK’s Cheapest Supermarket

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Can King Charles III Save Veeraswamy from Closure?

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Beauty & Grooming

10 Best Mother’s Day Beauty Gifts for 2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 with luxury beauty gifts that delight, pamper and honour her unique style and self care rituals.

Health & Fitness

GP Reveals 5 Household Habits That Could Increase Cancer Risk

Health & Fitness

Can AI Really Replace Your Personal Trainer?

Health & Fitness

Chronic Sleep Loss could cut Life Expectancy by Three Years

Health & Fitness

The treatment works by reducing appetite.

UK Interest in Wegovy Pill soars following US Launch

Beauty & Grooming

A cosmetics shop in Peckham was fined more than £30,000.

Illegal Skin Lightening Creams Found in UK Butchers

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7 Best UK Beauty Loyalty Schemes for Discounts & Freebies

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Music & Dance

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BTS set for ‘Arirang’ Comeback with Free Seoul Concert

Music

RM is credited across all 14 tracks.

Music

20 Melodious Songs by Rajesh Roshan

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Ghetts Jailed for Ilford Hit-and-Run Death of Nepali Student

British rapper Ghetts has been jailed for killing Nepali student Yubin Tamang in a hit-and-run collision in North-East London.

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Aima Baig Questions Badshah & Hania Aamir Buzz Timing

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Raf-Saperra set to headline Somerset House Summer Series

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Arijit Singh Releases First Independent Single ‘Raina’

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Shoaib Malik Addresses Fourth Marriage Rumours

Shoaib Malik has addressed his fourth marriage rumours and threatened legal action against individuals and firms spreading them.

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PV Sindhu Stranded in Dubai Amidst Regional Conflict

UK & World

Are Pakistani Players Being Left Out of The Hundred?

South Asian

Is Shoaib Malik Preparing for a Fourth Marriage?

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"In my opinion, this will be the best innings of his life."

England Enters T20 Semi-Finals with Win over Pakistan

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"Miss the days when PSL names were standardised."

PSL New Team Names Trolled by Netizens

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Harry Brook Speaks on Pakistani Players Snub in Hundred 2026

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The ‘Smart Drug’ Addiction Hiding in Desi Success

Cultural

"It feels like buying insurance for your future."

Cultural

Why Autism & Learning Disabilities Go Unseen in Desi Families

Cultural

Sex, Lies and Dirty Hindi Literature in Colonial North India

From forbidden elopements to the ‘Chocolate’ scandal, we look at the unspeakable side of Hindi literature in colonial North India.

Cultural

Why British Asians are Ashamed of Discussing Reproductive Health

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How Stress & Anxiety Drive Pornography Use in India

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The Quiet Cost of Emotional Silence Among British Asian Men

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Technology & Gaming

Are Cheaper Video Game Blockbusters Winning Over Players?

£70 on a new video game may be harder to justify as cheaper blockbuster titles rise, reshaping AAA pricing and player expectations.

Lifestyle

Rashmika & Vijay’s Periodic Wedding Décor Revealed

Lifestyle

Indians React to ‘No Shoe Policy’ at Tech Startups

Technology & Gaming

Instagram to Alert Parents over Teen Self-Harm Searches

"This clumsy announcement is fraught with risk"

Technology & Gaming

Why is Retro Gaming on the Rise?

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MrBeast funds Three-Storey School & Bus for Indian Students

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