NHSF (UK) National News
NHSF (UK) Guidance for Societies: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As members of the Hindu student community in the United Kingdom, it is imperative that we limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in any way that we can. This document provides an overview of the following information: COVID-19 information sources What to do...
My Deepāvali: Family, Festivities and Food!
Deepāvali - the ‘Festival of Lights’ - is a time of togetherness, celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Preparations for the five days of festivities begin days, sometimes even weeks, in advance with the cooking of sweets and savouries being made, purchase of...
NHSF (UK)’s Locked Down Navratri
During Navratri, up and down the country activities take place to honour Durgā Māta, Shakti and Devi. Hundreds dance gracefully around the central picture of Durgā Māta during Garba; crowds gather as the mighty Dūrgā Pujā is performed to the all-powerful Mahishāsura...
NHSF (UK) Guidance for Students: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please note that this information is correct as of Monday 5th October 2020. You can download a copy of this guidance by clicking here As members of the Hindu student community in the United Kingdom, it is imperative that we limit the spread of the Coronavirus...
The Youth Have Awoken in the 2017 Election
Over the years I have heard much stick about the younger community not voting in elections and not getting involved in politics, as some feel it doesn’t really concern them. There was this mentality that it didn’t matter what happens and the United Kingdom will just...
‘Knock, Knock’. Who’s there? Theresa! Theresa Who?
- Priyesh Keshav Ranmal, NHSF (UK) PR Team “As that big black door opened-up, the Prime Minister stood arms around her husband Philip on the steps of Number 10, chuffed but dogged.” Yesterday’s momentous evening saw Theresa May MP commute to Buckingham Palace to...
Brexit Confirmed
On Friday morning, we awoke to the news that the United Kingdom had voted to leave the European Union. This decision to leave earned 51.9% of the vote compared to 48.1% who voted to remain. It seemed that after this announcement, we were constantly being given pieces...
Bremain, Brexit, Undecided – Make Your Voice Heard
Thursday 23 June 2016 – a date we must all put in our calendar as this will be the day we vote to either remain or exit the European Union (EU). It is important that we use our vote – whether you are in or out, make your voice heard! For more information about EU...
UK Local Elections 2016
A South Asian, Sadiq Khan, was elected as Mayor of London for the first time, highlighting how multicultural the capital is. With less than 45% of the city's population being White British, the colour of one's skin is becoming much less important for elected...
UK Elections 2016 Survey Report
The National Hindu Students' Forum (UK) undertook a member opinion survey to better understand and gauge voting intentions of the Hindu student community in the UK, in view of current elections. The aim was to understand the most important issues affecting students in...