AV 17th April 2021

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FIRST & FOREMOST ASIAN WEEKLY IN EUROPE Vaisakhi SPECIAL : Attitude of Gratitude SEE PAGE - 14 - 17

Success story of Indian-origin people in the US

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SEE PAGE - 21 Let noble thoughts come to us from every side

17 - 23 APRIL 2021 - VOL 49 ISSUE 49

HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh 10 June 1921 - 9 April 2021

Rupanjana Dutta The UK is observing a national period of mourning as Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April 2021. Even amidst controversy, Prince Harry flew down from the US to stand by his family to bid farewell to his grandfather. The funeral preparations are currently underway, complying with Covid rules, with no public procession or access. The Duke who always loved to maintain a low profile, left behind strict instructions for his funeral in his final wishes. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the funeral will take place in the afternoon on Saturday 17 April at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, adhering to the current Covid guidelines that will allow just 30 mourners to be present. Continued on page 6

A man whose death is subject to an ongoing murder investigation has been named as 47-year-old Anand Parmar. Mr Parmar, who is also known as Andy, was found by officers after a chase, in the boot of a vehicle in Brighton Road, Evington with serious injuries in the early hours of Monday 12 April morning. A post-mortem examination identified that he died from significant injuries to his head and chest.

Picture Courtesy : Leicestershire Police

FAREWELL PRINCE PHILIP

Brit-Indian kidnap victim dies, five arrested for murder

Anand Parmar

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India approves Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine

India has approved the use of Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said. The RDIF, which is responsible for marketing the vaccine abroad, said the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved the use of Sputnik V. This paves the way for India to rollout its third vaccine against the coronavirus infections. Continued on page 25

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