One of the most controversial and disputed bridges in India – the Dhola Sadiya bridge has now been inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi. The 9.15 kilometres long bridge, also called the Bhupen Hazarika Setu on river Lohit (Brahmaputra tributary) is India’s longest ever bridge but why is it so controversial? Read more
UK Indian citizen Archana Dave has launched a petition to allow retired dependent parents of British citizens in the UK. Ms Dave’s petition, opened on February 20th 2017 has gathered more than 20,400 signatures in 5 days, requiring a government response. Read more
The smog in Delhi on November 2, 2016, just days after Diwali celebrations has been rated as the ‘worst smog case in 17 years’ by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Visibility continues to remain poor and people including children are choking as pollution peaks in the capital as Delhiites share photos on Twitter. Read more
Two Indian men, Placido Carvalho and Samson D'Souza, who faced charges of rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling in 2008, have now been cleared of all charges. Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – Prince William and Kate Middleton – are on their first visit together as a royal couple to India and Bhutan between 10th April and 16th April 2016. They have first arrived in Mumbai and stay at the Taj Mahal Hotel. They will visit New Delhi, Kaziranga, Thimphu (Bhutan) and Agra during their one week visit. Read more
Mumbai-based, mother-of-two air hostess Nidhi Chaphekar has become the iconic symbol of the brutal terror attack in Brussels Airport on March 22, 2016. The Indian flight attendant who suffered burns and fractures is said to be recovering in Brussels hospital and is in stable condition. Her colleague Amit Motwani who also suffered injuries is recovering too. Read more
Indian capital New Delhi has become the destination for British Airways' first scheduled flight on its new 787-9 Dreamliner. The British High Commission helped the British airline celebrate the first landing of its new Dreamliner at IGI Airport in New Delhi today, Monday October 26th with a reception party. Read more
Many NRIs and other Asian professional migrants flock to London and New York in search of big career opportunities. A study from recruitment agency Randstad has found that the UK capital is not just on top of the pile for pay and career benefits but is also the most fulfilling place to work in the UK. Read more
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From Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif's steamy romance across Central London's South Bank in Jab Tak Hai Jaan to Deepika-Saif-Diana's blossoming friendship in West London's Portobello Road in Cocktail's Daru Desi song -- now there's an app for all things Bollywood in Britain. Read more
