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Tazim Essani: British Asians should reclaim their gardening heritage
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Tazim Essani: British Asians should reclaim their gardening heritage

The Royal Horticultural Society council member says people of south Asian heritage can find inspiration in centuries-old traditions while helping make Britain's gardens more diverse and inclusive.

The 70-year mystery of Bangalore's lost mental health paintings finally solved
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The 70-year mystery of Bangalore's lost mental health paintings finally solved

Bethlehem Museum exhibition highlights rare works by mental health patients from Bengaluru

Cipla's Yusuf Hamied helps modernise Cambridge chemistry labs
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Cipla's Yusuf Hamied helps modernise Cambridge chemistry labs

The university’s chemistry department – renamed the “Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry” in 2020 – has been at Lensfield Road in Cambridge since 1957.

National Trust’s emergency appeal after “heartbreaking” fire
National Trust

National Trust’s emergency appeal after “heartbreaking” fire

Fire destroyed the equivalent of 220 football pitches on land the charity looks after in Dunwich Heath in Suffolk

Hampstead play reveals genesisof UK-US ‘special relationship’
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Hampstead play reveals genesisof UK-US ‘special relationship’

Set months before Second World War, Springwood blends history and drama

Sir Clive Alderton sealed royal reproachment with the Hindujas
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Sir Clive Alderton sealed royal reproachment with the Hindujas

He made sure that despite all the pressures on his time, Charles could keep in close contact with the British Asian community.

Vintage threads tell Afghan tale of craftsmanship beyond war
Art & Culture

Vintage threads tell Afghan tale of craftsmanship beyond war

Karun Thakar's SOAS exhibition celebrates disappearing embroidery traditions

Karun Thakar brings British Asians into Osterley House with National Trust exhibition
Art & Culture

Karun Thakar brings British Asians into Osterley House with National Trust exhibition

Exhibition of shawls invites visitors to rediscover estate's India links