Labour Conference Speech: The Case for Democratic Reform

Andy Burnham, Virendra Sharma, Labour Party, Conference Speech

A Moment for Renewal: Reflections on Andy Burnham’s Labour Conference Speech and the Case for Democratic Reform Andy Burnham’s speech to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool was significant not simply because it was his first major conference address as Prime Minister, but because it attempted to confront some of…

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Namastey Bharat Magazine’s Launch Ceremony

namastey bharat, virendra sharam

Hindi and English Magazines: Building a Stronger, More Connected Indian Community in Britain I was pleased to attend the launch of “Namastey Bharat”, a Hindi and English magazine, and the accompanying Kavi Sammelan in Slough. I was particularly pleased to support the idea behind this initiative because it represents something…

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लंदन में हिंदी युवा संगम – लगातार चौथे वर्ष

लंदन, 11 सितंबर – हिंदी युवा संगम – 2026 कार्यक्रम का भव्य आयोजन लंदन के नेहरू सेंटर में किया गया। यह कार्यक्रम ब्रिटेन की युवा पीढ़ी में हिंदी के प्रचार-प्रसार और उत्साह को बनाये रखने के लिए जाता है। पूरा पढ़ें लंदन, 11 सितंबर – हिंदी युवा संगम – 2026…

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Indian Workers Association IWA Celebrates 70 Years

London Thursday, 10 September – The Indian Workers’ Association (IWA) Southall marked its 70th anniversary on Thursday, 10 September 2026, with a special celebration at the Riverside Venue, Hounslow, London. The event was hosted by Former Labour MP for Ealing, Southall Mr. Virendra Sharma. In his address, he expressed his…

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Dr. Mohan Bhagwat’s UK Visit underlines  Unity and Service 

mohabhagwat, rss,london

London, 6 September 2026: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat visited the United Kingdom from 2 to 7 September 2026. The visit formed the final stage of his three-country tour covering the United States, Canada and Britain, organised as part of the RSS centenary-year international outreach programme. He repeatedly…

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Building Bridges: How Translation is Redefining Indian Publishing – By Smita Dwivedi

India’s greatest literary strength lies in its multilingualism. With books published in dozens of languages, the country possesses an extraordinary wealth of stories, ideas and cultural traditions. For decades, however, these stories largely remained confined within linguistic boundaries. Today, that landscape is changing. Publishers, translators, literary agents and institutions are…

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What does it mean to be a British Hindu?

In British politics, immigration has become one of the defining subjects of public debate. The origins of this debate itself is contested. Some scholars argue that it reflects the decline of the state’s capacity to foster national cohesion, following the country’s neoliberal reforms of the 1980s, weakening many of the…

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