India, Cabinet 2017: In the latest Narendra Modi cabinet reshuffle of September 2017, Arun Jaitley retains his finance portfolio. Six ministers resigned to make way for new cabinet in the third reshuffle in three years by PM Modi. The new cabinet appointments are based on 4 Ps - political acumen, passion, professional and proficiency to deliver on his goal of "New India". Read more
Ram Nath Kovind wins to become the 14th President of India succeeding Dr Pranab Mukherjee! Kovind won more than 65% of the votes giving him a clear edge over opponent Ms Meira Kumar, a former Lok Sabha speaker and the first woman Speaker in India. He will take oath on July 24th, 2017 Read more
Putting an end to all the speculation of will they or won't they, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma and cricket ace Virat Kohli tied a knot in Italy on Monday, December 11, 2017. Read more
Malayalam cinema superstar Nivin Pauly will make his first direct debut in Tamil cinema with the upcoming action crime film Richie releasing on December 8, 2017. The film's full official trailer shared on YouTube over the weekend has garnered nearly 2 million views by Monday, suggesting the feverish excitement around Nivin Pauly's Tamil industry entry. Read more
17 years after Priyanka Chopra brought home the coveted beauty pageant title Miss World 2000, 20-year-old medical student Manushi Chhillar has bagged the title in 2017. She is happy to make the country proud and wants to make sure the "world remembers India". Read more
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Padmavati starring Deepika Padukone (as Rani Padmini), Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh has humongous expectations attached to it. The excitement has now reached fever pitch with Deepika Padukone's sensational Rajasthani dance "Ghoomar". Read more
Diwali 2017 was celebrated with love, light and desi delights (culture, food, ethnic outfits) by Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Bachchans, Kajol and Ajay, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Yami Gautam, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit-Nene and others. Read more
Diwali 2017 – on Thursday, October 19th – will bring another year of magical fireworks, community celebrations, traditional food and desi bonding for Indians living in London and other parts of the UK. Here's what's on if you are in London celebrating Diwali 2017 in the UK. This year UK Indians and NRIs from London to Edinburgh celebrate Diwali - the festival of light, goodness and community bonding. Read more
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has a huge fan following in the UK. His UK fans' dream comes true as the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor is in the UK where he is honoured with the Global Diversity Award for his philantrophy and contribution as actor. Read more
On Sunday September 10th, the High Commission of India in London is hosting the 70th Indian Independence Day celebrations along with Indian community organizations such as Maharashtra Mandal London (MML). The free event will include the biggest flag painting and cultural events from 10am to 4pm at the Indian Gymkhana Club in London. Read more
