The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A brand-new book featuring a collection of writings by women and girls in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the UK, has been launched in Birmingham. Unveiled at a special event at Midlands Arts Centre hosted by writer and author Kavita Bhanot, ‘My City, My Home‘ – published in English, Urdu and Bangla – is a ground-breaking publication…
The Indian government has implemented harsh travel restrictions, banning all visas for a month in the wake of coronavirus fears. Indian officials have also confirmed that visa-free travel which is afforded to overseas Indian citizens will also be revoked until April 15th 2020. The restrictive process will begin on Friday (March 13).
My parents have always said “Nah iteh jowgeh ah, nah uteh jowgeh ah”, which roughly translated means “We don’t belong here and we don’t belong there”. “Here” was England. They have carved a life “here” and it became their home but they’ve never felt accepted and they always had this fear at the back of…
A demonstration is being planned in Birmingham in response to the Indian government revoking Article 370, which affords the people of Jammu and Kashmir autonomy and a protected status. The call to action comes after India’s government revoked part of the constitution that gives Indian-administered Kashmir special status, prompting fears of unrest. Article 370 is sensitive…