Indian Ambassador Jaideep Mazumder recently met with Faiz, an inspiring cyclist who is pedaling through 35 countries from India to the UK to spread messages of world peace, anti-drug awareness, zero carbon emission, and healthcare access. Faiz Ashraf Ali, a Kerala native who quit his IT job to pursue his passion for cycling across continents. Faiz is currently on a solo "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" bike trip from India to the UK to spread messages of world peace, healthcare, and sustainability. Organized by Eco Wheelers with the slogan "From Heart to Heart", Faiz's 450-day journey covering 30,000 km across 35 countries is envisaged to promote ideals of love and harmony globally. Education Minister V Sivankutty flagged off the expedition from Kerala, Faiz's home state.The Indian envoy encouraged Faiz's unique initiative to build a better world through his inspiring solo cycling mission.

The Indian High Commission team gained some redemption on the cricket pitch by defeating their Australian counterparts on Sunday at the Indian Gymkhana Club in London. While Australia may have gotten the better of India in recent Test matchups, including the World Test Championship, it was India's day in this friendly diplomatic face-off. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami congratulated Team India on their 88-run victory, scoring 288 in their innings to Australia's 207. Though the stakes were lower than the World Cup, the Indian diplomats will relish beating the Aussies, even if only briefly, as the two teams came together for some sporting camaraderie.

Bollywood classic "Sholay" lit up Wembley's BoxPark on September 3, 2023 in London. A large gathering of the diaspora eagerly attended the free screening. The screening was introduced by Sunrise Radio host Shabnam Sahi, who hosted the proceedings. The iconic film, released on Indian Independence Day in 1975, left an indelible mark, becoming one of India's highest-grossing films. It propelled Amitabh Bachchan to superstardom and introduced the legendary villain Gabbar Singh, played by Amjad Khan. "Sholay" also raised the bar in cinematography and action sequences, leaving an enduring legacy in Hindi cinema.

India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, met with Indian-origin councillors from the Midlands and North England at the Consulate General of India in Birmingham. During the discussion, Doraiswami spoke with the councillors about issues related to the Indian diaspora, student welfare, and efficient consular services. The meeting enabled the envoy to get valuable insights from the elected Indian-origin representatives on the needs and concerns of their communities in the UK. Productive engagement with the diaspora is a priority for the Indian mission in Britain.

The social media erupted over former IPL chairman Lalit Modi's presence at lawyer Harish Salve's London wedding alongside girlfriend Ujjwala Raut. Modi, IPL's founder and ex-chairman, is wanted in India on financial irregularity and tax evasion charges from 2010. The BCCI accused Modi of defrauding it of ₹753 crores in collusion with officials. In 2020, the External Affairs Ministry named Modi among 72 Indians facing financial fraud charges abroad that enforcement agencies are seeking through LOC, RCN, and extradition. Despite his fugitive status, Modi’s attendance at the wedding of One Nation One Election panel member Salve provoked criticism.

The Indian Consul General in Scotland, Satya Veer Singh, attended the groundbreaking ceremony on 31 August for a National British Indian Army Memorial in Glasgow. The memorial, to be built on Argyll Street next to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, will honour the contributions of South Asian soldiers during World Wars I and II. The ceremony marked the start of construction for the landmark monument, which has been planned to commemorate the sacrifice and bravery of Indian army troops who served Britain.

The 'Gateway from India', a Rajasthan-crafted temple archway, found a new Cambridge home on Mill Road after being saved from disposal following the 2020 repossession of Bharat Bhavan Hindu temple where it originally stood. The £1 million sandstone archway's grand opening was held on September 1st, attended by officials like the deputy mayor. The Mill Road Traders Association, local councillors, Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge had jointly rescued the culturally significant first Indian temple archway in the UK. Now stabilized outdoors in an arched form, its prominent new position celebrates Cambridge's Indian community and heritage.