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Shalina Patel’s book aims to bridge the gap in British history education
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Shalina Patel’s book aims to bridge the gap in British history education

Patel has spent the past 15 years teaching history at Claremont High School, a large mixed comprehensive school in west London, where she is also head of history.

Rebeka Shaid: Finding hope after a painful loss
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Rebeka Shaid: Finding hope after a painful loss

Shaid explores love, grief and identity with her new novel.

Dhee Ahluwalia: ‘Flawed Asians in Buddha of Suburbia spoke to me’
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Dhee Ahluwalia: ‘Flawed Asians in Buddha of Suburbia spoke to me’

Ahluwalia plays Karim Amir, a dreamy teenager desperate to escape the tense suburban south London of the 1970s.

Humera Malik: Bridging cultures with books
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Humera Malik: Bridging cultures with books

The talented writer talks about children’s literature and the importance of representation.

In this Indian village famous for Pattachitra, everyone is an artist
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In this Indian village famous for Pattachitra, everyone is an artist

Adorned with colourful murals, this village is a living museum of art, where the ancient craft flourishes.

New mural near Finsbury Park: Is Banksy back?
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New mural near Finsbury Park: Is Banksy back?

The artwork features a mass of green paint behind a trimmed-back mature tree, creating the illusion of foliage.

Amitav Ghosh awarded 2024 Erasmus prize for pioneering writings on climate change
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Amitav Ghosh awarded 2024 Erasmus prize for pioneering writings on climate change

Ghosh consistently explores the enduring planetary crisis and the deep repercussions of climate change in his literary works.

Babita Sharma’s new book celebrates ‘sassy sleuth’ and corner shop lives
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Babita Sharma’s new book celebrates ‘sassy sleuth’ and corner shop lives

Author of Priya Mistry and the Paw Prints Puzzle credits her personality and drive to ‘typical immigrant story’

Alom Shaha sparks the imagination of young minds with new book
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Alom Shaha sparks the imagination of young minds with new book

The British author speaks about his beautifully illustrated book and the significance of featuring south Asian characters in children’s literature

‘How Islamophobia harms visibly Muslim women’
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‘How Islamophobia harms visibly Muslim women’

Nadeini Asbali on the challenges faced by hijab-wearing females in Britain