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British Muslim wins religious discrimination claim after bosses called in terrorism police
Labour MP Tan Dhesi: why are Pakistan and Bangladesh on UK's 'no travel' list?
Columnist Julie Burchill pays "substantial damages" to activist Ash Sarkar over libel
Publisher signs debut novel by journalist Poorna Bell
Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with Farmers' mask at Grammys
Charity Commission inquiry into Idaara Maarif-E-Islam and The Voice of Truth
Charity Commission publishes inquiry on UK's oldest Gurdwara, in London
In December 2012, the UK Charity Commission opened an inquiry into the Central Gurdwara London Khalsa Jatha charity, the oldest Gurdwara in Britain, due to concerns about poor internal governance and a trustee dispute.
It has now concluded that inquiry and published its findings. Key finding:
"The inquiry concluded that disputes between the former trustees had a negative impact on the governance of the charity and they were unable to effectively manage the charity’s finances. This amounted to misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity by the former trustees."
City Sikhs also raises alarm about UK community tensions in letter to PM
Neera Tanden appointment dropped by POTUS
The White House has abandoned its appointment of Neera Tanden as the director of President Biden’s budget office after opposition from both parties.
She would have been the highest ranking Indian-American official in the Biden adminstration. But POTUS did say he would give her another job in his government.
Lilly Singh explains India's #FarmersProtest in simple terms
Shamima Begum loses court case. What does that mean?
Shamima Begum has today lost her case in the Supreme Court - she won't be able to return to the UK to argue her main case against deprivation of citizenship. But her main case remains outstanding. More details here.
Sadia Humayun explained earlier why the Shamima Begum case leaves Britons of South Asian origin in a deeply vulnerable position.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi tries stand-up comedy!
Labour suspends councillor for going to wedding in Pakistan during lockdown
US Senators write to Indian ambassador urging India to respect human rights
'A Dutiful Boy' by Mohsin Zaidi - book review by Sadia Humayun
British Sikh wanted in India over plot to kill won't be extradited, court rules
Indian woman president of Oxford University students union quits days after election
The first Indian female president of Oxford University Students' Union (OUSU) has been forced to step down after 'insensitive' social media posts from her past were unearthed just days after her election, reports the Daily Mail.
Rashmi Samant (pictured) is flying back to India to take a break from social media. She told the Times of India: "I do not hate any community... I was a totally different person five years ago."
Bradford Central Mosque also becomes a Covid vaccination centre
Bradford Central Mosque has become the latest mosque to open its doors to become a community COVID-19 vaccination centre.
It is part of an initiative between Bradford Council for Mosques and local GPs to accelerate and increase take-up of the vaccine where there may be reluctance. More at ITV
100 public figures criticise Radio 4 interview with MCB chief
Swati Sharma takes over as editor-in-chief of Vox
WATCH: Daily Show covers India's farmers protests: 'biggest in the world'
Nikesh Shukla's new book Brown Baby is out
US lawmakers urge India to maintain 'norms of democracy' on farmers
American Sikh groups meet in Fresno, CA, to support farmers
Thousands of Tamil Canadians hold solidarity rally in Ontario
Thousands of Tamil Canadians held a car rally over the weekend, in solidarity with the Pottuvil to Polikandi (P2P) protests in the Tamil homeland.
Organizers say over 2,000 cars came to the rally in Brampton, Ajax, Mississauga and Markham. More at Tamil Guardian.
UK Labour leader calls on Indian government to allow peaceful protests
Watch: British Asian MPs join together to say: please take Covid vaccines!
US State Dept criticises India for cutting internet access to farmers
British Asian football fans club together over Indian farmers protests
Sikh groups in Canada and the US condemn attacks on press freedom in India
First woman leader appointed at Muslim Council of Britain
Guardian covers Maajid Nawaz's conspiracy theories
Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia appointed BBC comedy staff writers
BBC Studios has announced two new staff writers, Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio, including the flagship Radio 4 topical shows The Now Show, The News Quiz, Dead Ringers and Newsjack. More here
Sathnam Sanghera's new book Empireland is out today
Happy Publication Day to writer and author Sathnam Sanghera! You can buy Empireland from UK Bookshop or from Amazon.
Here's what he says about it: "I am not a historian, and this is not a history book. Rather, it is a book about how history has shaped contemporary Britain."
"It’s impossible to discuss British empire in the 21st Century, or even admit to ignorance or curiosity about it, without getting dragged into a binary consideration of whether it was “good” or “bad”. This is a stupid way of looking at the past: to read history as a series of events that instil pride and shame. I wanted to break away from this attitude and instead look at the effect of this vital part of our history on this country."
British man Jagtar Singh Johal, held in Indian prison, could face death penalty
Worrying developments on a case we have been covering for years. Jagtar Singh Johal, the British Sikh man held in Indian prison without any charges or trial for three years, has told the BBC he was tortured to sign a blank confession.
The Times reports the confession may be used to charge him with the death penalty. The Foreign Office has been shamefully silent.
Huma Qureshi's book How We Met is out today
Happy Publication Day to British author Huma Qureshi, who's book How We Met is out today. You can buy it from UK Bookshop or Amazon.
The blurb: "Growing up in Walsall in the 1990s, Huma straddled two worlds - school and teenage crushes in one, and the expectations and unwritten rules of her family's south Asian social circle in the other. Reconciling the two was sometimes a tightrope act, but she managed it. Until it came to marriage."
"As much as it is about love, How We Met is also about falling out with and misunderstanding each other, and how sometimes even our closest relationships can feel so far away."
Canadian Liberal party ousts MP Ramesh Sangha after firestorm
The Liberal Party has withdrawn the whip from MP Ramesh Sangha (on the left), effectively throwing him out of the party, for making "baseless accusations" against fellow MPs.
Last week Canada's Baaz website reported that in an interview with Panjabi media he had, "parroted debunked Indian media accusations about former Minister Navdeep Bains’ departure from politics, including unsubstantiated links to 'extremism'."
A firestorm followed. A statement from the party last night said: "As we have made clear time and time again, we will not tolerate conspiracy theories, or dangerous and unfounded rhetoric about Parliamentarians or other Canadians."
The MP from Brampton will now have to sit as an Independent and is much more likely to lose his seat at the next election.
British Asian celebs urge desis to get vaccinated in new video
Bernie meme goes Bollywood
Labour MP says higher car insurance premiums for non-white people needs investigation
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British Muslim wins religious discrimination claim after bosses called in terrorism police
A Muslim nuclear plant worker has won a religious discrimination claim after his bosses reported him to counter terrorism police for allegedly saying British troops in the Middle East 'deserved to die'... for which no evidence was found.
The judge said: "We find that a significant influence on that rumour persisting, that Mr Master made the comment, was Mr Master's religion." The Daily Mail has more.
The judge said: "We find that a significant influence on that rumour persisting, that Mr Master made the comment, was Mr Master's religion." The Daily Mail has more.
7 April 2021 • •
Labour MP Tan Dhesi: why are Pakistan and Bangladesh on UK's 'no travel' list?
Last week the UK government temporarily banned flights to Pakistan and Bangladesh over Covid-19 concerns. That prompted questions other countries, including India - which has higher transmission rates - were not included.
Now the Labour MP Tan Dhesi has written to the government to raise the issue.
Now the Labour MP Tan Dhesi has written to the government to raise the issue.
British Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Kenyans are rightly asking why those nations placed on Government Red List, but others with higher Covid rates have been excluded!
— Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP (@TanDhesi) April 7, 2021
Many of us have raised issue of Govt arbitrary decision making, so where’s the science and consistency behind it? pic.twitter.com/IkiuFYRHXv
7 April 2021 • •
Columnist Julie Burchill pays "substantial damages" to activist Ash Sarkar over libel
The Sunday Telegraph columnist Julie Burchill has apologised to activist Ash Sarkar, and agreed to pay her “substantial damages”, over posts on Twitter where she accused Sarkar of being an Islamist, a hypocrite and worshipping a paedophile. More at the Guardian.
16 March 2021 • •
Publisher signs debut novel by journalist Poorna Bell
Publisher Century has signed In Case of Emergency, the "utterly hilarious and brillaintly observed" debut novel by writer and journalist Poorna Bell.
The book tells the story of Beryl “Bel” Kumar, a woman who has a near-death experience at work and is mortified to find that her boss has notified an ex-boyfriend from years ago, still listed in HR’s records as her next of kin. More here.
The book tells the story of Beryl “Bel” Kumar, a woman who has a near-death experience at work and is mortified to find that her boss has notified an ex-boyfriend from years ago, still listed in HR’s records as her next of kin. More here.
15 March 2021 • •
Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with Farmers' mask at Grammys
I know red carpet/award show pictures always get the most coverage, so here you go media. Feel free to run with it ✊🏽 #IStandWithFarmers #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/hTM0zpXoIT
— Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) March 15, 2021
15 March 2021 • •
Charity Commission inquiry into Idaara Maarif-E-Islam and The Voice of Truth
The Voice of Truth (TVOT) was created to promote the benefit of the Muslim community in Birmingham and the West Midlands and in particular, but not exclusively, Shia Muslims. Idaara Maarif-E-Islam (IMEI) was registered as a charity in 1977 and exists to promote and further the Muslim faith.
The Charity Commission received correspondence from a number of members of IMEI, indicating they had been contacted regarding donations to TVOT.
"The inquiry concluded that there was misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of TVOT." More details here
The Charity Commission received correspondence from a number of members of IMEI, indicating they had been contacted regarding donations to TVOT.
"The inquiry concluded that there was misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of TVOT." More details here
10 March 2021 • •
Charity Commission publishes inquiry on UK's oldest Gurdwara, in London
In December 2012, the UK Charity Commission opened an inquiry into the Central Gurdwara London Khalsa Jatha charity, the oldest Gurdwara in Britain, due to concerns about poor internal governance and a trustee dispute.
It has now concluded that inquiry and published its findings. Key finding:
"The inquiry concluded that disputes between the former trustees had a negative impact on the governance of the charity and they were unable to effectively manage the charity’s finances. This amounted to misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity by the former trustees."
10 March 2021 • •
City Sikhs also raises alarm about UK community tensions in letter to PM
"We are very concerned about how events in India are causing friction amongst communities in the UK".
The letter by City Sikhs follows a similar warning by the Sikh Council UK last week.
The letter by City Sikhs follows a similar warning by the Sikh Council UK last week.
City Sikhs letter to the Prime Minister in relation to the Farmers Protests in India and Impact on Community Cohesion in the UK. pic.twitter.com/3IWAqUoj0G
— City Sikhs (@citysikhs) March 2, 2021
3 March 2021 • •
Neera Tanden appointment dropped by POTUS
The White House has abandoned its appointment of Neera Tanden as the director of President Biden’s budget office after opposition from both parties.
She would have been the highest ranking Indian-American official in the Biden adminstration. But POTUS did say he would give her another job in his government.
3 March 2021 • •
Lilly Singh explains India's #FarmersProtest in simple terms
We stand with #DishaRavi and everyone on the front lines of the #FarmerProtest. ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/zXJFqMfSXb
— A Little Late With Lilly Singh (@latewithlilly) February 25, 2021
26 February 2021 • •
Shamima Begum loses court case. What does that mean?
Shamima Begum has today lost her case in the Supreme Court - she won't be able to return to the UK to argue her main case against deprivation of citizenship. But her main case remains outstanding. More details here.
Sadia Humayun explained earlier why the Shamima Begum case leaves Britons of South Asian origin in a deeply vulnerable position.
26 February 2021 • •
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi tries stand-up comedy!
On UK's Channel 4 on 25th February
OMG those faces say it all 😱😱😱
— Sayeeda Warsi (@SayeedaWarsi) February 15, 2021
#StandUpAndDeliver starts on Thursday 25th February at 9pm @Channel4
Please support and help raise money for a great cause @SU2CUK
PS @TheNickHelm is a truly brilliant mentor 💕 https://t.co/l5cqqZyHxk
24 February 2021 • •
Labour suspends councillor for going to wedding in Pakistan during lockdown
The Labour Party has suspended Aftab Razaq for violating coronavirus protocols after he attended a wedding in Pakistan.
The councillor from Manchester City even shared the pictures on his Facebook page...! More at the BBC
The councillor from Manchester City even shared the pictures on his Facebook page...! More at the BBC
24 February 2021 • •
US Senators write to Indian ambassador urging India to respect human rights
It's pretty strongly worded
Impressive letter from @SenBooker @CoryBooker to @SandhuTaranjitS, outlining harmful legislation, violent repression, human rights violations, media complicity, internet shutdown, targeting journalists & more all under the auspices of the India/Modi/BJP govt. #farmersprotest pic.twitter.com/ES616iLOUm
— CADem Progressive Caucus Chair (@AmarShergillCA) February 23, 2021
24 February 2021 • •
'A Dutiful Boy' by Mohsin Zaidi - book review by Sadia Humayun
As one of the country’s leading young barristers, he specialises in white-collar crimes and was twice ranked as Financial Times’s outstanding young future leaders.
"He is, by all accounts, a son any parent would be proud of. But for much of his life, Mohsin Zaidi harboured a secret — his sexuality." - a great view of the book by Sadia Humayun
"He is, by all accounts, a son any parent would be proud of. But for much of his life, Mohsin Zaidi harboured a secret — his sexuality." - a great view of the book by Sadia Humayun
22 February 2021 • •
British Sikh wanted in India over plot to kill won't be extradited, court rules
A British Sikh man wanted in India for conspiring to assassinate political leaders in Punjab will not be extradited, a judge has ruled.
Kuldeep Singh, 44, is accused of managing a 2016 plot to assassinate the Chief Minister of the Punjab, the deputy Chief Minister of the Punjab and other high-ranking political leaders, reported Court News.
Kuldeep Singh, 44, is accused of managing a 2016 plot to assassinate the Chief Minister of the Punjab, the deputy Chief Minister of the Punjab and other high-ranking political leaders, reported Court News.
18 February 2021 • •
Indian woman president of Oxford University students union quits days after election
The first Indian female president of Oxford University Students' Union (OUSU) has been forced to step down after 'insensitive' social media posts from her past were unearthed just days after her election, reports the Daily Mail.
Rashmi Samant (pictured) is flying back to India to take a break from social media. She told the Times of India: "I do not hate any community... I was a totally different person five years ago."
18 February 2021 • •
Bradford Central Mosque also becomes a Covid vaccination centre
Bradford Central Mosque has become the latest mosque to open its doors to become a community COVID-19 vaccination centre.
It is part of an initiative between Bradford Council for Mosques and local GPs to accelerate and increase take-up of the vaccine where there may be reluctance. More at ITV
17 February 2021 • •
100 public figures criticise Radio 4 interview with MCB chief
More than 100 public figures, including the Tory peer Sayeeda Warsi, the Labour MPs Diane Abbott and Naz Shah, and the comedian Deborah Frances-White have signed an open letter to the BBC criticising Radio 4 Woman’s Hour “strikingly hostile” interview with Zara Mohammed, the first woman to lead the Muslim Council of Britain.
The Guardian has the story.
The Guardian has the story.
17 February 2021 • •
Swati Sharma takes over as editor-in-chief of Vox
Swati Sharma, a managing editor of The Atlantic, will be the next editor in chief of Vox.com, the Vox Media site known for explanatory journalism and podcasts, reports the New York Times today.
"Ms. Sharma, 34, is scheduled to start in her new role next month. She will be taking over the site, which reaches nearly 30 million readers a month," added the Times.
"Ms. Sharma, 34, is scheduled to start in her new role next month. She will be taking over the site, which reaches nearly 30 million readers a month," added the Times.
16 February 2021 • •
WATCH: Daily Show covers India's farmers protests: 'biggest in the world'
Informative and amusing, as always.
Why are India’s farmers protesting? The government tried to change the decades-old agriculture laws and that’s when the manure hit the fan.
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) February 10, 2021
If you don’t know, now you know. pic.twitter.com/LGvM0WvbqS
11 February 2021 • •
Nikesh Shukla's new book Brown Baby is out
Congratulations to Nikesh Shukla on the publication of his memoir
One reviewer said: "It’s a beautiful, poignant memoir in which he writes about the world and his journey into fatherhood as if speaking to his first-born. He addresses huge subjects including race, feminism, the loss of his own parent and mental health, sharing memories of his childhood and feelings around learning to be a dad, without his mum."
BROWN BABY: A MEMOIR OF RACE, FAMILY AND HOME... my new book about finding hope in bleak times, is out now. Please do buy it if you can, or get it from your library!
— Nikesh Shukla (@nikeshshukla) February 4, 2021
Much love as ever.
BUY NOW: https://t.co/QGs7C9Cqhy pic.twitter.com/fvSfB7I1hr
One reviewer said: "It’s a beautiful, poignant memoir in which he writes about the world and his journey into fatherhood as if speaking to his first-born. He addresses huge subjects including race, feminism, the loss of his own parent and mental health, sharing memories of his childhood and feelings around learning to be a dad, without his mum."
10 February 2021 • •
US lawmakers urge India to maintain 'norms of democracy' on farmers
The India Caucus (group) of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives met last week to discuss the growing furore over the farmers' protests. They posted this short statement after the meeting.
I urged the Indian government to make sure that the norms of democracy are maintained, that protesters are allowed to protest peaceably and to have access to the Internet, and to journalists. All friends of India hope that the parties can reach an agreement. (2/2)
— Rep. Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) February 5, 2021
8 February 2021 • •
American Sikh groups meet in Fresno, CA, to support farmers
Over 90 organizations across California held a meeting over the weekend to discuss the Farmers protest in India and how they could help farmers. News report below
Thank you 90+ orgs from across California - Gurdwaras to Sikh Women’s groups, sports clubs to youth organizations coming together in 1 voice & 1 platform at this historic event on Feb 6, 2021 in Fresno. We came together in love, unity & support of the Kisaan Mazdoor Ekta Morcha pic.twitter.com/aQ3WmO9moX
— Jakara Movement (@JakaraMovement) February 7, 2021
8 February 2021 • •
Thousands of Tamil Canadians hold solidarity rally in Ontario
Thousands of Tamil Canadians held a car rally over the weekend, in solidarity with the Pottuvil to Polikandi (P2P) protests in the Tamil homeland.
Organizers say over 2,000 cars came to the rally in Brampton, Ajax, Mississauga and Markham. More at Tamil Guardian.
8 February 2021 • •
UK Labour leader calls on Indian government to allow peaceful protests
Labour's Keir Starmer responded to a letter by Sikhs For Labour. In the letter he says the Indian government must act with restraint in dealing with peaceful protests.
We are grateful to Labour Party Leader, @Keir_Starmer for his response to our letter on the increasing violence and human rights abuses against protesting farmers in India. We look forward to engaging further. pic.twitter.com/uYOz9wdKwl
— Sikhs For Labour (@sikhs4labour) February 5, 2021
5 February 2021 • •
Watch: British Asian MPs join together to say: please take Covid vaccines!
After black British MPs did the same, MPs of South Asian heritage have come together too...
We are Members of Parliament from different parties 🌹🔸🌳
— Afzal Khan MP 💙 (@Afzal4Gorton) February 3, 2021
And from different South Asian backgrounds 🇧🇩🇮🇳🇵🇰🇱🇰
But we have come together to share with you an important message.
Please, when it is your turn, take the #COVID-19 vaccine.
Watch our video 👇🏾👇🏾📺 pic.twitter.com/jVqx2bofxc
4 February 2021 • •
US State Dept criticises India for cutting internet access to farmers
"We recognize that unhindered access to information, including the internet, is fundamental to the freedom of expression and a hallmark of a thriving democracy."
Sabrina Siddiqui has the full read-out
Sabrina Siddiqui has the full read-out
NEW: State Department urges "dialogue" on #FarmersProtests in India, signals concern over blocked Internet access: "We recognize that unhindered access to information, including the internet, is fundamental to the freedom of expression and a hallmark of a thriving democracy." pic.twitter.com/qtCONfG1GX
— Sabrina Siddiqui (@SabrinaSiddiqui) February 3, 2021
4 February 2021 • •
British Asian football fans club together over Indian farmers protests
Eleven British South Asian-led supporter groups from across English football have put club rivalries aside to stand in unity with Indian farmers, Sky Sports News reports.
The fan groups plan to unveil a virtual banner in support of the Indian farmers.
The fan groups plan to unveil a virtual banner in support of the Indian farmers.
4 February 2021 • •
Sikh groups in Canada and the US condemn attacks on press freedom in India
The World Sikh Organization of Canada, the US-based Sikh Coalition and other groups have today published a joint letter calling on press freedom organizations to speak out over India. Letter below.
The @WorldSikhOrg joined @sikh_coalition, @SikhRI and @PoeticJFdn in a joint letter calling on press freedom organizations to speak out regarding recent attacks on press freedom, censorship and arbitrary detentions of journalists in India. pic.twitter.com/PGxFSZ16Z1
— WSO (@WorldSikhOrg) February 2, 2021
2 February 2021 • •
First woman leader appointed at Muslim Council of Britain
29-year-old has become the Muslim Council of Britain's first woman leader, and the youngest in its history, the organisation announced today. The MCB is an umbrella body for hundreds of Muslim groups across the country.
Zara will succeed Harun Khan, who completed a maximum of four years as the head of the MCB. She ran in an election against Ajmal Masroor, the imam from East London.
Zara will succeed Harun Khan, who completed a maximum of four years as the head of the MCB. She ran in an election against Ajmal Masroor, the imam from East London.
"My vision is to continue to build a truly inclusive, diverse and representative body; driven by the needs of British Muslims for the common good."
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) January 31, 2021
Terrific to see Zara Mohammed elected as the first woman Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain. @ZaraM01 https://t.co/vS7heCJtE8
1 February 2021 • •
Guardian covers Maajid Nawaz's conspiracy theories
As Maajid Nawaz, the founder of Quilliam Foundation and now an LBC host, goes further off the deep end, he has attracted coverage in the Guardian today.
Sunder Katwala from British Future told the Guardian: "It has been alarming to witness this evolve from unusual misreadings of the US constitutional process into an interest in electoral fraud conspiracies... I cannot conceive of a benign explanation for participating in and spreading QAnon-inspired online conspiracies."
Sunder Katwala from British Future told the Guardian: "It has been alarming to witness this evolve from unusual misreadings of the US constitutional process into an interest in electoral fraud conspiracies... I cannot conceive of a benign explanation for participating in and spreading QAnon-inspired online conspiracies."
1 February 2021 • •
Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia appointed BBC comedy staff writers
BBC Studios has announced two new staff writers, Tasha Dhanraj and Rajiv Karia, to work across comedy productions for BBC Studios Audio, including the flagship Radio 4 topical shows The Now Show, The News Quiz, Dead Ringers and Newsjack. More here
1 February 2021 • •
Sathnam Sanghera's new book Empireland is out today
Happy Publication Day to writer and author Sathnam Sanghera! You can buy Empireland from UK Bookshop or from Amazon.
Here's what he says about it: "I am not a historian, and this is not a history book. Rather, it is a book about how history has shaped contemporary Britain."
"It’s impossible to discuss British empire in the 21st Century, or even admit to ignorance or curiosity about it, without getting dragged into a binary consideration of whether it was “good” or “bad”. This is a stupid way of looking at the past: to read history as a series of events that instil pride and shame. I wanted to break away from this attitude and instead look at the effect of this vital part of our history on this country."
28 January 2021 • •
British man Jagtar Singh Johal, held in Indian prison, could face death penalty
Worrying developments on a case we have been covering for years. Jagtar Singh Johal, the British Sikh man held in Indian prison without any charges or trial for three years, has told the BBC he was tortured to sign a blank confession.
The Times reports the confession may be used to charge him with the death penalty. The Foreign Office has been shamefully silent.
28 January 2021 • •
Huma Qureshi's book How We Met is out today
Happy Publication Day to British author Huma Qureshi, who's book How We Met is out today. You can buy it from UK Bookshop or Amazon.
The blurb: "Growing up in Walsall in the 1990s, Huma straddled two worlds - school and teenage crushes in one, and the expectations and unwritten rules of her family's south Asian social circle in the other. Reconciling the two was sometimes a tightrope act, but she managed it. Until it came to marriage."
"As much as it is about love, How We Met is also about falling out with and misunderstanding each other, and how sometimes even our closest relationships can feel so far away."
28 January 2021 • •
Canadian Liberal party ousts MP Ramesh Sangha after firestorm
The Liberal Party has withdrawn the whip from MP Ramesh Sangha (on the left), effectively throwing him out of the party, for making "baseless accusations" against fellow MPs.
Last week Canada's Baaz website reported that in an interview with Panjabi media he had, "parroted debunked Indian media accusations about former Minister Navdeep Bains’ departure from politics, including unsubstantiated links to 'extremism'."
A firestorm followed. A statement from the party last night said: "As we have made clear time and time again, we will not tolerate conspiracy theories, or dangerous and unfounded rhetoric about Parliamentarians or other Canadians."
The MP from Brampton will now have to sit as an Independent and is much more likely to lose his seat at the next election.
26 January 2021 • •
British Asian celebs urge desis to get vaccinated in new video
The video features well known names from actors Meera Syal, Shobna Gulati and Adil Ray, to cricketer Moeen Ali and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
25 January 2021 • •
Bernie meme goes Bollywood
Brilliant
Ghar wapis ajao bhaiya pic.twitter.com/yeLbgXOPV1
— junnut 🌚 (@junnutasif) January 22, 2021
22 January 2021 • •
Labour MP says higher car insurance premiums for non-white people needs investigation
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood is calling on the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to formally investigate disproportionate insurance premiums for Black and minority ethnic communities. She's written to explain why
21 January 2021 • •