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Asian Voice | 4th March 2017
Foreign spouse income limit: Supreme Court declares the minimum £18,600 salary lawful The Supreme Court has ruled the Government's “minimum income” immigration requirement does not breach human rights legislation. In other words, the ban on British citizens earning less than £18,600 from bringing their foreign spouse to the UK does not breach human rights legislation. The mandatory measure requires UK sponsors to have a minimum gross annual income of £18,600, before they can apply for spouses or partners from non-EEA (European Economic Area) states to join them. The Home Office said the income rule was introduced to “ensure that fami-
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ly migrants do not become reliant on the taxpayer for financial support and are able to integrate effectively”. Seven justices at the top court announced their decision last Wednesday. Previous rules only required a couple to demonstrate that they
could maintain themselves without recourse to public funds. However, the court did acknowledge that amendments were required in relation to the “rules and instructions” around the duty towards children, and other funding sources available to the couple.
A Tribute to Those, Who Gifted Us Lives Motherhood is a full-time job with no pay, no vacations, and for the most part, not enough appreciation. A lifetime of sacrifices, of putting others before one's own self, of catering to responsibilities. These are just a few things that take to be a "good" mother. We all have a powerful maternal figure in our lives we look up to; that always cheers us and chides us when needed. Mother- The one constant in a life full of changes has often been the muse of several artists and poets. Indian culture has widely revered mothers, putting them on the same pedestal as God. They are considered to possess the proper blend of tyaga, dhyana, and bhakti. Holding in her, the kind of love that could move mountains, one can't help wonder, what did we ever do to deserve her? It is true I was created in you. It is also true That you were created for me. I owned your voice. It was shaped and tuned to soothe me. Your arms were molded Into a cradle to hold me, to rock me. Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice this year came up with a unique way of paying homage to all the mothers. In a series of programmes scheduled to commence from March 26, Matruvandana will celebrate mothers and motherhood through the exceptional medium of music. Well-known Indian singer Maya Dipak will give tributes in her melodious voice, promising an evening to remember. Readers can too partake in the programme, and/or, give tribute to their mothers in our special Mothers' Day issue. Send in an ode, your mother's profile, photograph, or advert and let this Mothers' Day be special for her. Be a part and give your mother the appreciation she deserves. To those who nursed us when we were born. To those who shed silent tears when we lost our paths. To those who single-handedly raised their children. And to those who defied all odds only for us. We are who we are, because you made us.
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Sunday 2nd April 2017, 3.00pm to 7.00pm Shree Hindu Community Centre, 541a Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2JP Tickets: £12 (including dinner). Tickets Contact: Anjuben Shah 07814 583 907, Harishbhai Masani 07786 488 051, Jayantibhai Jagatia 07808 930 748, Nisha Ladwa 07779 604 294 Friday 7th April, 2017 8.00pm Shree Lohana Mahajan Hall, Hildyard Road, Leicester LE4 5GG £10 Numbered Seats & £8 First come first seat. Tickets Contact: Vasant Bhakta (Mr B) 07860 280 655 or Radia’s Super Store 0116 266 9409
Saturday 8th April 2017 6.30pm Gujarat Hindu Society and Community Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JN Tickets: £10 (including dinner) Tickets Contact: Temple - 01772 253 901. Those who wish to conduct Matruvandana through their association, organisation, or mandal, please contact Kamal Rao 020 7749 4001 / 07875 229 211
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