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NRIs: Choose the Wrong Tax Regime, Lose Lakhs – Are You Ready for 115BAC?
NRIs, your tax planning just got more complex. The Indian government’s new default tax regime under Section 115BAC for NRIs is reshaping how you manage your income, especially if you earn abroad or have ties across borders. In this blog, we unpack what this change...
Why South Asians Are Quiet Quitting in the UK
Over the last year, the UK has seen a silent shift in workplace behaviour, especially among its South Asian diaspora. Quiet quitting, once a viral TikTok trend, has now become a lived reality for thousands of British South Asians, who feel increasingly disillusioned...
What Are Money Transfer Credit Cards – And When Should You Use One?
In a cost-of-living crisis, every pound counts. Whether you’re juggling overdrafts, short-term bills, or trying to stay afloat between paydays, money transfer credit cards can be a powerful but often misunderstood. Money transfer credit cards are a flexible financial...
Hyderabadi Paradise
Where Biryani Meets Bold Flavour in Edinburgh If you're anywhere near Gorgie (or Edinburgh, pfffftt!!) and your cravings are steering toward rich spices and slow-cooked comfort, there's one place you need to know about "Hyderabadi Paradise". A humble takeaway spot...
Kintsugi: The Art of Broken Things Made Beautiful
What if every crack told a story—and every flaw made you more valuable? In a world obsessed with perfection, the Japanese art of Kintsugi offers a powerful reminder that brokenness can be beautiful. This centuries-old pottery repair technique doesn’t hide cracks — it...
Buttermilk (Tākra) – Ayurveda’s Divine Nectar
Ayurvedic classics refers buttermilk (tākra) to Amṛta, the divine nectar that grants immortality to the gods—suggesting it offers similar rejuvenating effects for humans. Revered as a sacred elixir, it supports longevity, strength, and immunity. Buttermilk's...
Understanding OCI vs PIO vs Indian Tourist Visa in 2025
Travel Advice for British Citizens of Indian Origin in 2025 If you're a British citizen of Indian origin, planning a visit to India might raise questions about what kind of visa or travel document you need.The most common terms you’ll hear are OCI, PIO, and Indian...
Emergency Visa to India for British Passport Holders: What You Need to Know
Emergencies don’t wait, and when urgent situations arise, British nationals may need to travel to India on short notice. If you’re in this situation, applying for an emergency visa to India for British passport holders is possible — but the process must be followed...
Online Grocery Haul from Spice Supermarket: Real Desi Shopping in Scotland
Desi grocery shopping in Scotland can feel like a mission—finding the right masala, perfect atta, or fresh curry leaves isn’t always easy. That’s why I tried Spice Supermarket's online grocery store, listed on ScottishIndian.com, to see if it could simplify my weekly...
Frozen Shoulder – Ayurvedic Management
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically termed Adhesive Capsulitis, is a painful condition in which the shoulder joint becomes stiff and inflamed, significantly restricting movement. The term "frozen" is used because the joint appears to be stuck or frozen...
