Following the shakeup in the British Royal family over the past few days Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Canada to be with her son Archie, stated media reports.
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Indian-origin author’s debut novel wins book award in UK
Indian-origin writer Jasbinder Bilan has won a coveted British children’s book award for her debut novel set in the Himalayas, inspired by the special childhood bond with her grandmother.
#Megxit trends in the UK as Prince Harry and Meghan ‘step back’ from Royal Family
Their announcement is said to have caught Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Prince William by surprise.
British Museum acquires Indian Pahari watercolour for GBP 440,000
An 18th-century watercolour Indian Pahari painting, said to be “a masterpiece unparalleled in North Indian art”, has been acquired by the British Museum at a cost of GBP 440,000.
Indian-origin UK MP Lisa Nandy formally launches bid for Labour leadership
British Indian Member of Parliament Lisa Nandy formally launched her bid to replace Jeremy Corbyn as the leader of the Labour party, urging members to “change course” to avoid becoming “irrelevant” in the wake of the party’s worst defeat in over 70 years.
Indian-origin UK MP Rishi Sunak to get new ‘economic super-ministry’ portfolio: Sources
Indian-origin Deputy Finance Minister in the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has been tipped by Conservative Party insiders to helm a new ‘economic super-ministry’ following a cabinet reshuffle in February, according to media reports.
UK to double fast-track visas for scientists from India and other countries: Priti Patel
The United Kingdom government on Monday announced plans to double fast-track visas for scientists from around the world, including from India.
Indian-origin medical association chief warns UK PM about NHS crash
The Indian-origin chief of one of the United Kingdom’s leading medical associations has urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ramp up funding for the country’s state-run National Health Service (NHS).
Indian-origin UK postmasters awarded settlement after winning post office stealing scandal case
Over 550 sub-postmasters in the United Kingdom, many of them of Indian-origin, were awarded a GBP 57.8 million settlement by the UK High Court in cases involving a faulty IT system that accused them of stealing funds from the UK’s Post Office.
Boris Johnson appoints Indian-origin academic to look into anti-Muslim bias among Tories
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed an Indian-origin academic for an independent review into allegations of anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination within the Tory party ranks.
