Maldives
The Maldives Through the Artist Lens
On a recent visit to the Maldives, the photographer and author Ismail Abdulla took me to Gallery 350 in Malé. My knowledge of the country had largely been shaped by…
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Aviation
Hoppers Takes Flight: Karan Gokani on Bringing Sri Lankan Flavors to the Skies
Every time I board a flight from London back home to Sri Lanka, one of the first things I do is check the menu to see if there are any…
Art
South Asian Art Collectors: Discreet, But Disruptive
Discreet isn’t exactly the first word that comes to mind when you think of South Asians. We’re loud, lovable, and lavish. So maybe disruptive is a more suitable adjective for…
Diaspora
From Sri Lanka to London: A New Global Stage for South Asian Cinema
As London becomes the meeting point for international cinema this October, a significant initiative is bringing South Asian filmmakers closer to the people, partnerships and opportunities that can transform their…
Diaspora
Who Has the Power to Damage a Reputation?
If your parcel has gone missing, the successful delivery of a billion others is unlikely to improve your mood. That is the problem with answering a complaint through statistics. The…
Diaspora
Exclusive: Sarita Sabharwal’s Four Decades of Asian Radio Broadcasting in the UK
The 24th annual Asian Achievers Awards brought together business leaders, celebrities, and sports personalities in London a few weeks ago, continuing a tradition of recognizing British Asian contributions to business…
Diaspora
From Adversity to Advocacy: First Sikh in the Scottish Parliament Pam Gosal
The 24th annual edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent and longstanding celebrations of British Asian achievement in business and society, brought together business…
Africa
East African Asians in UK Celebrate New Community Organization
East African Asians, including mainly Gujaratis and Punjabis, count as amongst the most successful communities in the UK. They had migrated from the Indian subcontinent to Africa and then from…
Diaspora
Exclusive: British Automotive Entrepreneur Sukhpal Ahluwalia Builds on Family Legacy in India
Sukhpal Ahluwalia is one of the best-known figures in the automotive industry and one of the most prominent Indian entrepreneurs operating in the UK. Having built Euro Car Parts from…
Diaspora
Exclusive: “Cost Pressures Remain Significant Across Our Global Supply Chain”
The 24th annual edition of the Asian Achievers Awards, one of the United Kingdom’s most prominent and longstanding celebrations of British Asian achievement in business and society, brought together business…
Art
Our Classical Dance Does Not Always Receive the Same Visibility as Other Art Forms in the UK
Pagrav means “the sound of feet” a name that carries within it movement, rhythm and the presence of the dancer. Pagrav Dance Company exists in the UK to ensure that Kathak is…
Diaspora
Lovebirds Designers Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh on Indian Fashion
I first encountered Lovebirds earlier this year through Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh’s remarkable presentation at Lunuganga in Sri Lanka. Geoffrey Bawa’s celebrated garden became more than a backdrop; it…
Diaspora
Sujata Assomul: Fashion, Culture and the Art of Staying Curious
I was first introduced to Sujata Assomul through Nonita Kalra, Chief Creative Officer at the Times of India, and the introduction felt particularly special because Sujata was someone I had…