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Vol 44 | Issue 18

5th to 11th September August 2015

Let noble thoughts come to us from every side

B O L L Y W O O D P29 KATRINA HAS A GREAT FASHION SENSE: RANBIR

SPORTS

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INDIA CLINCH HISTORIC VICTORY IN SRI LANKA

INDIAN PRIME MINISTER MODI TO RECEIVE 'OLYMPICS STYLE' WELCOME AT WEMBLEY STADIUM EXCLUSIVE

Rupanjana Dutta The Europe India Forum (EIF) has announced that it will be hosting a reception in honour of Prime Minister Modi at Wembley Stadium on 13 November. Over 70,000 people are expected to attend this special invitation only "Olympic style" event. It will be the largest reception any foreign head of government has ever received in the UK and will also be the largest an Indian Prime Minister has ever received anywhere outside India. The Reception themed "Two Great Nations. One Glorious Future." will kick off with a specially produced cultural show featuring some of the very best British Indian artists. Prime Minister Modi's keynote address will be followed by what is expected to be the country's largest fireworks display, as the visit coincides with the festival of Diwali. Members of Parliament from

across the political spectrum, business leaders, and personalities from the world of entertainment, art and culture are also expected to attend. The event website is www.ukwelcomesmodi.org and the designated Twitter handle is @ukwelcomesmodi, that will be used for all announcements and information relating to the event and its build-up. Professor Nath Puri CBE, a founding member of EIF, said: "Prime Minister Modi has emerged as a iconic figure on the world stage. This Olympics style reception he will receive at Wembley stadium will not only reflect the respect and adulation he has within the British Indian community, but will highlight and celebrate his vision for a peaceful and prosperous India. It will bring together people from all communities and backgrounds in a mood of celebration of all that unites us as countries and people." In welcoming the announcement, The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, UK

Minister for Employment and Prime Minister Cameron's Indian Diaspora Champion said: "The UK Government places huge importance on the special relationship with India. Prime Minister Modi's forthcoming visit and the community reception will only serve to strengthen the bond of friendship between our two great nations. I encourage as many community organisations to register their support." Virendra Sharma MP, chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on India-UK Relations said "The UK's 1.5 million India diaspora are an excellent bridge between the UK and India. Prime Minister Modi has the largest democratic mandate in the history of the world. As a person of Indian origin, I am hugely looking forward to this defining moment where we can celebrate our democracies and shared values."

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UK

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ARMED FORCES CELEBRATE RAKSHA BANDHAN WITH HINDUS ACROSS THE UK

Hardik Patel takes agitation nationwide The 22 year old Patidar leader who anchored the recent protests in Gujarat for reservation,

landed in New Delhi last last weekend with ambitions w of promoting his movement across India. In Delhi he met with representatives of the Jat and Gujjar communities and sought their help to turn his agitation into a nationwide one. He has also sent feelers to the communities in CONTD. ON P 16

Prime Minister announces new Asian Peers Critics attack David Cameron over House of Lords appointments

Shas Sheehan

Ruby McGregor Smith

The 45 new Peers appointed on Thursday by Prime Minister David Cameron has once again raised questions about the credibility and expense of the House of Lords. The new arrivals

take the Upper House membership to about 830, including appointment of two new Asian Women Peers and many former MPs, party advisers and donors. CONTINUED ON P 8


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