British Punjabis 2010 Magazine Launch- Friendly, Faithful and Fierce

The pristine white banqueting hall in Colindale, London saw the who's who of the British Punjabi community gathered to launch a one-of-its-kind project by a leading ethnic media publication house. Amidst glitz and glamour, friends and family, on the evening of July 8, 2010 Asian Voice/ Gujarat Samachar newsweeklies launched British Punjabis 2010.

Baroness Sandip Verma- Minister for International Development and Minister for Equalities and Women (House of Lords) was the Chief Guest for the occasion while His Excellency Hon'ble Rajesh N Prasad, Deputy High Commissioner for India presided over the proceedings for the evening. Together with dignitaries Mr Jagdish Chander- Director for India Tourist Office UK, Mrs Tarlochan Suri, wife of Mr Ranbir Suri Chairman of British Asian Conservative Link and CB Patel- Publisher and Editor Asian Voice/ Gujarat Samachar, they lit the ceremonial lamp. Mr Prasad then released the British Punjabis 2010 magazine.

The 68 page glossy magazine is one of the most comprehensive and well-researched compilations on the subject. It traces the history of Punjab and subsequent migration of Punjabis to UK, right from ancient Indus Valley civilisation to the modern-day Southall. It also profiles current Punjabi icons from all walks of life such as public figures Sir Mota Singh and Paul Uppal, business barons Joginder Sanger, Surinder Arora and Nat Puri. It even features the new generation such as Kulveer Singh Ranger and artists Singh Twins who proudly wear their Punjabi identity on their sleeves.

As one of the guests remarked, “Every Punjabi worth attending is here.” That statement was indeed true. The event saw the likes of Dr Rami Ranger- Chairman Sun Mark Ltd, Raj Loomba- Founder and Chairman of The Loomba Foundation,, Dr Avtar Litt- Owner of Sunrise Radio, Gurdip Gujral – President of International Punjabi Society European Division, Dr Ashis Ray – President of Indian Journalist Association, NS Shergill- Editor Indian Abroad, Kailash Budhwar – Journalist In.Context, Krishnan D Ralleigh – Chief Editor of India Link International, Mr SR Sharma – Managing Director of Punjab National Bank UK, Ranbir Suri Chairman of British Asian Conservative Link and others. Guests enjoyed delicious Punjabi dinner and cheered the chair of Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan Surendra Patel as he belted out some old Hindi film numbers. Honey Dance Academy spiced the evening up with their energetic dance moves.

In true Asian Voice/Gujarat Samachar tradition, the event was a stupendous success thanks to organisers Cavendish Banqueting. Catch exclusive footage very soon on B4U.

About us:

Asian Business Publications Ltd. (ABPL Group, Est 1972), publishers of Asian Voice(English) and Gujarat Samachar(Gujarati), premier newsweeklies for British Asians are one of the UK’s most progressive and enterprising ethnic groups with a circulation of over 25,000 and around 5000 of shop sales, making us the largest selling Asian publications in UK. The combination of two highly influential national newsweeklies together with a portfolio of informative and vibrant theme - based special issues covering key topics such as Health, Property, Finance, Banking, Insurance, Education, Diwali,Travel & Tourism, gives us the leading edge within the UK’s ethnic press.

For further information and pictures, please contact

Nikhil Gor (Special Project Co-ordinator)
Asian Business Publication Limited
Unit 2, Karma Yoga House,
12 Hoxton Market (Off Coronet Street)
London N1 6HW
Tel : 020 7749 4009 Fax : 020 7749 4081
Mob : 07875 229 200
Web-site : www.abplgroup.com