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Punjabis celebrate Lohri, a punjabi folk festival
Vimal Korpal
January 13, 2019
Lohri is a popular winter time Punjabi folk festival, celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus from the Punjab region in the northern part of India. The festival commemorates the passing of the winter solstice. It…
Diwali 2018: What does Diwali mean to Brummies?
Vimal Korpal
November 5, 2018
This year, Diwali - the Hindu 'Festival of Lights' - will be celebrated on the Wednesday 7th November. For those taking part, it's a celebration of goodness overcoming evil, light over…
Goddesses, demons and lights as city Hindus prepare for Diwali celebrations
Vimal Korpal
October 15, 2018
Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali. October and November are busy periods for celebrations in the Hindu calendar. Most people know of Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights', goodness overcoming evil, light over darkness, knowledge…
INTERVIEW: Jon Trevor, Director of Birmingham Improv Festival
Vimal Korpal
October 9, 2018
This year's Birmingham Improv Festival will welcome over a hundred performers to the Blue Orange Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, between Friday 26th October and Saturday 3rd November. We caught up…
INTERVIEW: Puppeteer Michael Crouch on STUFF, a play about hoarding
Vimal Korpal
October 6, 2018
A creative new play about hoarding and clutter is coming to Birmingham's Repertory Theatre this month. STUFF, from Women and Theatre, is a brand new quirky and comedic production that respectfully shines…
SPOTLIGHT: Exploring the South Staffordshire Railway Walk with Vimal Korpal
Vimal Korpal
October 3, 2018
South Staffordshire circular Railway Walk and Bratch locks have a walk around distance of around miles. If you fancy a gentle walk taking in a bit of countryside and the splendour…
INTERVIEW: Author AA Abbott on release of her fourth book, Revenge Trail
Vimal Korpal
September 25, 2018
We chat with with author AA Abbott, who is about to release her fourth book, The Revenge Trail, the latest part of the 'Trail' series. Author AA Abbott – real name Helen…
Birmingham Zombie Walk “discontinued”, Children’s Hospital charity announce
Vimal Korpal
September 24, 2018
The city’s annual Zombie Walk – which was postponed last year to make way for the Big Sleuth art trail – has been indefinitely put on hold, according to fundraisers at the Birmingham Children’s…
INTERVIEW: Bernie Wilcox on the 40th anniversary of northern Rock Against Racism
Vimal Korpal
September 3, 2018
I happened to be in Manchester and stumbled upon Bernie Wilcox, who was one of the main organisers of the Northern Carnival Against the Nazis, which took place 40 years…
What is the Hindu festival of Janmashtami?
Vimal Korpal
August 29, 2018
Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Kashav Sehra, a co-opted Trustee and a member of the Shree Geeta Bhavan Mandir in Handsworth, provided…