Gayathri Kallukaran is a Junior Journalist with Eastern Eye. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from St. Paul’s College, Bengaluru, and brings over five years of experience in content creation, including two years in digital journalism. She covers stories across culture, lifestyle, travel, health, and technology, with a creative yet fact-driven approach to reporting. Known for her sensitivity towards human interest narratives, Gayathri’s storytelling often aims to inform, inspire, and empower. Her journey began as a layout designer and reporter for her college’s daily newsletter, where she also contributed short films and editorial features. Since then, she has worked with platforms like FWD Media, Pepper Content, and Petrons.com, where several of her interviews and features have gained spotlight recognition. Fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, she writes in English and Malayalam, continuing to explore inclusive, people-focused storytelling in the digital space.
Top discounts on tech, beauty, home and essentials
Must-have offers include deals on Dyson, Nespresso, Oral-B, and more
Exclusive to Amazon Prime members (free trial available)
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is well underway, with this year’s event extended to a full 96 hours running from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July. With thousands of products on offer across nearly every category, shoppers in the UK can enjoy steep discounts on everyday essentials, big-ticket tech, and top-rated beauty favourites.
We’ve sifted through the extensive listings to highlight 15 of the best value-for-money deals currently live, with savings of up to 60%. All prices are correct at the time of writing and exclusive to Prime members.
Save £81 Cordless, lightweight, and powerful, the Dyson V8 is one of the most sought-after vacuum models — and rarely goes on sale. Ideal for daily cleaning without the fuss of cords.
Save £20 The latest Kindle is Amazon’s lightest and most compact yet. With a high-resolution display and up to six weeks of battery life, it's a great entry point into e-readers.
Save £100 Includes a Vertuo Pop machine, milk frother, mugs, spoons and coffee pods. Excellent value for anyone looking to elevate their morning routine.
4. Samsung 50" Q60D QLED 4K TV – £325 (was £600)
Save £275 This 50-inch 4K QLED TV from Samsung is a solid choice for anyone seeking vivid visuals and reliable performance at nearly half the usual price.
5. Tefal Easy Fry Dual Zone digital air fryer – £131 (was £180)
Save £49 Featuring two drawers, multiple pre-set cooking options and a sync mode, this air fryer is well-reviewed for ease of use and excellent results.
6. Oral-B Pro 3 electric toothbrush – £62 (was £100)
Save £38 Recommended by hygienists and rated by shoppers, the Pro 3 offers up to 100% more plaque removal versus a manual toothbrush.
7. Olay Total Effects face cream set – £11.38 (was £24)
Save £12.62 Includes day and night creams suitable for all skin types. This tried-and-tested set is one of the best beauty buys under £15.
8. Shark FlexBreeze tableMate cordless fan – £89.99 (was £149.99)
Save £60 Perfect for summer, this quiet, portable fan comes with a 20-metre reach, five-speed settings, and a remote. Works indoors or outdoors.
9. Sony wireless noise cancelling headphones – £71 (was £99)
Save £28 Comfortable and feature-rich, these over-ear headphones deliver solid performance without breaking the bank.
Save £80 A high-capacity air fryer with two drawers, ideal for families or batch cooking. Philips’ Rapid Air Technology ensures even frying with less oil.
11. Narwey underseat cabin bag – £9.99 (was £15.99)
Save £6 A travel essential designed to fit under most airline seats. Comes in 14 colours and helps avoid costly baggage fees.
Save £27.68 A household staple — now better value than ever. The bulk pack should last months and saves over 50%.
15. Apple AirPods Pro 2 – £179 (was £229)
Save £50 If you’ve been eyeing Apple’s high-end earbuds, now’s a rare chance to get them discounted. Includes noise cancellation and spatial audio.
Tips to make the most of Prime Day:
Prime membership is essential – If you’re not yet a member, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial. After that, it’s £8.99/month.
Compare prices before checkout – Not all “deals” are as generous as they seem. Use tools like CamelCamelCamel to check historical prices.
Act fast – Some items, especially big tech or beauty discounts, may sell out quickly or go out of stock before Friday.
Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen appliances, refreshing your skincare shelf or just looking for practical home savings, Prime Day 2025 has something for nearly every shopper. But act quickly – the best offers won’t stick around long.
Two-day exclusive sale runs from 7–8 October for Prime members only.
Discounts of up to 66% across tech, fashion, home, and beauty.
Major offers on brands like Ninja, Le Creuset, Sony, and Dyson.
Big savings as Prime Big Deal Days 2025 go live
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2025 is officially underway in the UK, offering Prime members exclusive access to hundreds of thousands of discounts across nearly every category. Running from 7 to 8 October, the event gives shoppers an early opportunity to stock up on festive gifts, upgrade tech, or refresh their homes, with savings of up to 66%.
The sale features limited-time New Deal Drop offers and themed collections such as Cosy Season and Gifting, spotlighting products for autumn and early Christmas shopping. Deals span across Amazon devices, home essentials, fashion, fitness, beauty, and more, with leading brands including Crocs, Ninja, Le Creuset, Philips, Sony, and Dyson.
Best tech and gadget deals
Tech enthusiasts can grab significant savings across Amazon’s device range and popular electronics.
Kindle Scribe: Up to 35% off, featuring a redesigned display and Premium Pen.
Echo Hub: Up to 41% off, making smart-home control easier.
With curated collections, limited-time drops, and discounts across top brands, Prime Big Deal Days 2025 gives UK shoppers a perfect opportunity to get ahead on Christmas lists and seasonal upgrades. Exclusive to Prime members, the event continues until 23:59 on 8 October, with new deals surfacing throughout the day.
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Research shows that South Asian women often enter menopause earlier
October marks Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day on 18 October.
South Asian women often face earlier menopause, more severe symptoms, and higher health risks.
Cultural stigma and silence leave many women isolated and unsupported.
The Sattva Collective CIC is the UK’s first organisation focused on South Asian women and menopause.
Founded by coach Kiran Singh, it provides safe spaces, resources, and monthly Midlife Circles.
Plans underway for a Midlife & Menopause Summit in October 2026.
Awareness is key: “Silence leads to shame. Awareness leads to empowerment.”
This October, the world observes Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day on 18th October. For many South Asian women, this is more than a health milestone, it is an opportunity to finally challenge silence, stigma, and cultural barriers that have silenced generations before us.
Menopause is universal. But its impact is not. Research shows that South Asian women often enter menopause earlier, with more severe symptoms and higher risks of diabetes and heart disease. Yet in many South Asian communities, menopause remains an unspoken subject, whispered about in kitchens, dismissed as “just part of ageing,” or hidden entirely.
The result? Women endure not only the physical changes of menopause but also isolation and shame.
The Sattva Collective CIC: A first of its kind
The Sattva Collective CIC (.www.thesattvacollective.org) is the UK’s first Community Interest Company dedicated specifically to South Asian women, midlife, and menopause. Founded by Kiran Singh (https://kiransinghuk.com/), herself a certified Midlife Lifestyle Coach and Menopause Wellness Coach, the organisation exists to create safe, culturally sensitive spaces where women can access education, share experiences, and reclaim dignity in midlife.
Through monthly Midlife Circle meet-ups, an online resource hub, and regular awareness campaigns, The Sattva Collective is making sure South Asian women know: you are not alone.
Looking forward, the organisation will host the Midlife & Menopause Summit in October 2026, timed with the Menopause Awareness Month, to bring together practitioners, experts, and women’s voices in a landmark event.
The stigma within
In South Asian families, women who express dissatisfaction in midlife are often told: “But your husband is a good man. Why complain?” Or: “It’s just ageing, everyone goes through it.”
But these dismissals hide a deeper truth: that emotional unavailability, loneliness, and invisibility are just as real as physical symptoms.
By naming these realities, The Sattva Collective empowers women to stop apologising for their needs and start demanding recognition, respect, and resources.
Awareness as empowerment
This Menopause Awareness Month, South Asian women deserve to be seen not as a cultural afterthought, but as central voices in the global conversation.
As Singh notes: “Silence leads to shame. Awareness leads to empowerment. When we speak, we break the cycle for the next generation.”
Moving forward
Eastern Eye readers are invited to support this movement by:
- Talking to mothers, sisters, and daughters about menopause.
- Sharing resources within families and community groups.
-Supporting organisations like The Sattva Collective CIC that are leading change.
This October, let us break the generational silence around menopausebecause every South Asian woman deserves to navigate midlife with dignity, confidence, and compassion.
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The new ‘Stratus’ Covid strain is testing UK defences
New Stratus strain linked to hoarse voice among UK cases
Experts say no increase in severity, vaccines remain effective
Reduced testing makes tracking variants increasingly difficult
Noticing the subtle signs
Across England, some people are reporting a hoarse voice alongside mild cold-like symptoms — a subtle signal of the new Stratus Covid strain. With its two offshoots, XFG and XFG.3, this variant is quietly becoming a larger part of UK infections.
Unlike previous waves marked by fever or loss of smell, the Stratus strain is drawing attention for more understated changes, prompting doctors to remind the public that even minor symptoms can indicate infection.
Dr Alex Allen, consultant epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency, said:
“Viruses continue to mutate over time. While Stratus is spreading, there is no evidence it causes more severe illness than previous variants.”
Tracking Covid in a low-testing era
Falling numbers of people taking Covid tests make it harder for authorities to measure the true spread of XFG and XFG.3. Internationally, XFG has already appeared in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
The World Health Organisation has assessed the variant as “low risk” globally. Vaccines remain effective against symptomatic and severe disease, though certain spike protein mutations in Stratus may partially reduce antibody recognition.
Everyday precautions and awareness
While hospitalisations have not risen sharply, medical experts advise paying attention to subtle symptoms like a hoarse voice, particularly for children, older adults, and those with pre-existing conditions.
Dr Kaywaan Khan, Harley Street GP, said:
“Stratus shows that Covid continues to evolve. Staying alert to mild symptoms and maintaining vaccinations remain the best tools for protection.”
For many, the lesson is that Covid’s presence is still felt in everyday life — sometimes in the smallest, most unexpected ways.
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Traditional sarees in blue and white marked the occasion
Charity walk at Clumber Park united 38 participants across generations
Traditional sarees in blue and white marked the occasion
Over £2,000 raised for Parkinson’s UK
Sarees and solidarity at Clumber Park
Members of the Bangladeshi community in Yorkshire gathered this summer for a colourful charity walk that raised more than £2,000 for Parkinson’s UK.
The event, held on 26 July at Clumber Park in Worksop, was organised by the Dhaka Medical College Alumni Association UK (DMCAA UK). Thirty-eight participants, from children to grandparents in their 60s, walked in coordinated blue and white sarees – colours reflecting Parkinson’s UK – turning the park into a vibrant celebration of culture, unity, and purpose.
Families walking for a cause
The day was about more than fundraising. It brought together families across generations, with children not only joining the walk but also being recognised with certificates for their involvement. After the walk, the community enjoyed a picnic, where younger participants shared their reflections on the importance of giving back.
Dr Mahjabin Islam, Consultant Neurologist and NIHR Sheffield BRC Doctoral research fellow at the University of Sheffield, described the event as a milestone:
“This was our first large-scale fundraising effort, and it was such a rewarding experience. Seeing families, from the youngest to the eldest, come together in our cultural attire for such an important cause was very special. We are proud that our community could unite in this way to support Parkinson’s UK.”
It was organised by the Dhaka Medical College Alumni Association UKParkinson’s UK
A growing need for awareness
Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, affecting 166,000 people across the UK. With over 40 symptoms, ranging from tremor and pain to anxiety, the condition has no cure.
Ailsa Dragan, Community Fundraiser for Yorkshire at Parkinson’s UK, praised the effort:
“We’re so grateful to Dr Islam, the DMC Alumni Association UK, and everyone who both organised and took part in the walk to make it such a great success.”
For the organisers, the walk was both a cultural celebration and a commitment to supporting those living with Parkinson’s – and a reminder that small community-led efforts can make a meaningful difference.
The International Siddhashram Shakti Centre has brought devotion and colour to Harrow with its 19th annual Navratri Garba celebrations, launched on 22 September at the Harrow Leisure Centre under the guidance of HH Rajrajeshwar Guruji. The fortnight-long festival, running until 2 October, will end with a Sharad Poonam finale on 5 October. This year, the event also honoured 60 years of Harrow Council, reinforcing the connection between culture, faith and civic pride.
Aniruddhacharya Ji’s Message
Visiting saint Pujya Shri Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj, in London for a Shrimad Bhagwat Katha organised by Siddhashram, addressed the gathering with a call to balance modern education with spiritual roots.
“Chant the Hanuman Chalisa, study the Gita and Ramayan, and never forget your Dharma even as you achieve in the modern world,” he said. “Guruji’s efforts are extraordinary in uniting communities and strengthening Sanatan values globally.”
Spiritual Blessings
Guruji reminded devotees that Navratri is more than dance. “It is about awakening the soul, staying united, and living with devotion. This year, as we celebrate Harrow Council’s 60th anniversary, may Mataji bless everyone with wisdom, strength and joy,” he said.
Civic Leaders Speak
The event drew praise from local MPs and civic leaders. Gareth Thomas MP described it as “a celebration that enriches Harrow’s diversity”. Bob Blackman MP called it “a proud moment reflecting unity across generations.”
Harrow Council’s Managing Director, Alex Dewsnap, said the combined celebration of Navratri and the Council’s 60th year showed how “faith, culture and civic duty are intertwined in Harrow.” Mayor Cllr Anjana Patel praised Siddhashram for “preserving traditions while uniting people of all backgrounds.” Council Leader Cllr Paul Osborn said the Garba “captures the joy and togetherness that define Harrow.”
Several councillors including Cllr Hitesh Karia, Cllr Vipin Mithani, Cllr Kanti Rabadia, Cllr Krishna Suresh, Cllr Sasi Suresh, Cllr Chetna Halai, Cllr Graham Henson, Cllr Stephen Greek, Cllr Thaya Idaikkadar, Cllr Kuha Kumaran, Cllr Ramji Chauhan, Cllr Mina Parmar, and former Mayors Bhagwanji Chauhan, Ajay Maru and Cllr Pankit Shah, Labour Party leaders Mike Williams and James Watkins also joined the celebrations. Notable guests included Manoj Ladwa and philanthropist Samjibhai Patel, who honoured civic leaders on Siddhashram’s behalf.
Saints Abhiramacharya Ji Maharaj of Prayagraj and Pujya Shri Jentibapa from Gujarat also graced the celebrations.
Representatives from the Metropolitan Police, Fire Brigade, British Army, Royal Navy, St John’s Ambulance and Harrow Interfaith groups joined on different days, demonstrating strong community support.