The Mayor of Haringey, Ahmed Mahbub (left), with Patrick Maher, local activist The Community Hub in Wood Green, Haringey, (formerly the Asian Centre) celebrated South Asian Heritage month with a historic exhibition, and a meeting with Haringey mayor in a cultural celebration. The exhibition ‘Unsung Heroes of World War I’ featured historical artifacts, photos and news […]
British Born. Punjabi Raised. Unapologetically Bold. Meet Mehak Kansal, the self-taught chef and founder behind BINDAS Eatery, whose food tells the story of identity, migration, and flavour without borders. From rural Britain to the bustling streets of India, Mehak’s journey to the kitchen wasn’t typical. Raised in a countryside home where no one cooked, Mehak taught herself […]
The phrase “Roots to Routes” resonates deeply with my life journey. Born as an Indian minority in Malaysia to Keralite grandparents who bravely migrated from the lush landscapes of Kerala before Malaysia’s independence, my narrative encapsulates a rich tapestry of cultural blending and exploration while navigating the complexities of identity. It is a tale of […]
A large research project on multilingualism and ageing (MultiAge), focusing on multilinguals who speak English and Mirpuri-Pahari-Pothwari and/or Panjabi is currently ongoing at the Department of Psychology, University of York. Our team is looking for younger adults (18-30 years old) and older adults (62-74 years old) to take part in a study looking at multilingual […]
We are a Sikh family. Naminder (mum), Davinder (dad), Arun (eldest son) and Jeevan (youngest son). We launched RAUR back in April 2023. We’ve had to down tools during to a serious illness but are pleased to say we’re back on it now. We’ve had the opportunity to meet wonderful people and exhibit at great […]
He was born in the erstwhile princely state of Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday 2nd March 1949. He had four siblings. He was the youngest from his siblings. He was the only son. He settled in 133 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, England in 1954. After leaving school, he settled in 73 Osborne Road, Forest Gate, […]
South Asian Heritage Month dates changed to "July" from 2026 — Learn more here →
