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Mahiya Mahi Returns to Acting with ‘Ontorjami’

Bangladeshi actor Mahiya Mahi takes on a powerful female-led role in ‘Ontorjami,’ a survival story set across three countries.

Film & TV

Arts & Culture

DreamFest 2025 Kicks Off in Pakistan

Pakistan’s first mega festival, DreamFest 2025, launches with top artists, celebrity football, and flood relief fundraising in Islamabad.

Books & Theatre

Origins: Honouring a Mother’s Legacy and Her Story of Migration

Culture

Birmingham Diwali Mela 2025 Postponed over Safety Concerns

The Winners of the Creative Future Writers Awards 2025 - F

"These writers transport the reader to diverse locations."

Books & Theatre

Naseem Vicky Reveals the Harsh Truth about Stage Theatre

Books & Theatre

Sukhvinder Kaur to Host Workshop on Loneliness & Chronic Pain

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Brit-Asian

Prince Andrew gives up ‘Duke of York’ Title

After allegations of sexual misconduct, Prince Andrew has announced that he will give up his royal titles, including ‘Duke of York’.

UK & World

MP Ayoub Khan faces Antisemitism Claims over Israeli Fan Ban

UK & World

Birmingham Man Jailed for Laundering £5.3m through Properties

Transgender Activists Condemn Violence & Police Crackdowns f

"We are part of this society, not outsiders."

Downing Street Lit Up with Diyas for Diwali Event f

UK & World

10 Downing Street Lit Up with Diyas for Diwali Event

UK & World

BBC Asian Network announces New Current Affairs Programme

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Fashion

Neelam Gill gives Fans a Peek inside Victoria’s Secret 2025

Style & Glamour

"I’m having my first ever spray tan."

Priyanka Chopra dazzles in Red at Johnnie Walker Diwali Ball

Neelam Gill returns to Victoria’s Secret Runway in 2025

Neelam Gill stuns at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York, marking her second iconic runway appearance.

Style & Glamour

Charli XCX shines in Candid Vanity Fair Photoshoot

Style & Glamour

Avneet Kaur wows in Modern Ethnic Dress with Mirror Detailing

Ethnic

Khushi Kapoor stuns in Chic Look for The Face Shop

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Film & TV

Mahiya Mahi Returns to Acting with ‘Ontorjami’

Bangladeshi actor Mahiya Mahi takes on a powerful female-led role in ‘Ontorjami,’ a survival story set across three countries.

Television

Gaz Choudhry & Noreen Khan Join Celebrity MasterChef 2025

Television

Can Delhi Crime Season 3 outdo its Emmy-Winning Legacy?

Naga Munchetty to Quit BBC Breakfast amid Bullying Row f

Television

Naga Munchetty Punched Teen Boy after He Groped Her

Film

"The next few days are critical."

Bangladeshi Filmmaker Shahnewaz Kakoli Suffers Stroke

Chanchal Chowdhury begins Shooting for 'Shekor' f

Film

"This part is painfully familiar."

Chanchal Chowdhury begins Shooting for ‘Shekor’

Television

Petition Filed against ‘Lazawal Ishq’ for ‘Inappropriate Content’

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Food

10 Easy Desi Meals Students Can Cook in 30 Minutes or Less

Short on time at university? These 10 easy Desi meals are ready in 30 minutes or less, packed with flavour and perfect for students cooking on a budget.

Food & Drink

Papa John’s returns to India with 4 Bengaluru Stores

Food & Drink

10 London Restaurants Lighting Up the City for Diwali 2025

Shloer Adds Sparkle with Limited Edition Diwali Pink Bubbly f

Shloer’s non-alcoholic bubbly fits perfectly within that spirit.

Food & Drink

Celebrate Diwali 2025 at Dishoom’s London & Birmingham Events

Food & Drink

How International Cuisine is Making Britain More Tolerant

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Health & Beauty

How to Get the Perfect Glowing Makeup Look for Diwali

Get the ultimate glowing Diwali makeup look with South Asian skin solutions, and affordable beauty dupes for radiant festive glam.

Relationships & Sex

7 STI Myths Students Need to Stop Believing

Health & Fitness

10 Period Fitness Hacks Every Woman Should Know

Beauty & Grooming

South Asian Creators shine in MAC’s Dazzling Diwali Campaign

Actor & Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies aged 42 - F

Health & Fitness

"He became a trailblazer in fitness."

Actor & Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies aged 42

10 Best Autumn Body Care Picks for 2025 F

Beauty & Grooming

Autumn is the perfect season to embrace richer textures.

10 Best Autumn Body Care Picks for 2025

Relationships & Sex

Why University is Often the First Place South Asians Come Out

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Music & Dance

Ahmed Jahanzeb Breaks Silence on ‘Ishq Murshid’ OST Claim

Music

"The audience made it what it is."

Ed Sheeran drops ‘Play – The Remixes EP’ featuring Indian Artists

Saphron talks ‘Bone Collector’, Dual Identity & Shattering Boundaries

British-Sri Lankan artist Saphron talks to DESIblitz about her new single ‘Bone Collector’ and breaking boundaries ahead of her debut album.

Music

Manushi Chhillar Steals the Show in Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Kufar’

Music

Jonita Gandhi adds Hindi Touch to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Heaven’

Music

Punjabi Rapper Param Tops Spotify’s Global Viral 50

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Sport

Who is British-Punjabi Sumo Wrestler Mandeep Singh Kundi?

As the Grand Sumo Tournament continues in London, let’s find out more about Mandeep Singh Kundi, the sumo wrestler going viral for his feat of strength.

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