In 2011, the CHN ran a Journeys for Change panel discussion at State Street Corporation for nearly 200 delegates. In 2012, we are following this success with a Further Journeys for Change organised by Simmons & Simmons and UBS in conjunction with the City Hindus Network. This event will explore the achievements, motivations and roads less travelled by our esteemed panel of speakers. The aim of this workshop is to inspire professionals to learn from the new ideas and different perspectives, and to enable a profound exploration within. Amongst the topics covered will be cultural ethics vs corporate principles; behaviour shifts  [ Read More ]

[UPDATE 4 MAY: THE DATE FOR THIS EVENT IS TUESDAY 29 MAY, NOT 16 MAY AS PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED IN A CHN MAILSHOT] With blessings from Shree Brajvallabhalal and Shree Sant Mata Brajdeviji, the City Hindus Network (CHN), PwC and the Brajras Mandal Trust have the great pleasure in inviting you to attend the Spiritual Discourses of Swamiji Shree Krishnadasji. The topic of discussion will be ‘Give-Get-Grow’, which teaches the easiest way for the modern human to achieve his/her ultimate goal of ever-growing happiness, bliss and peace, and in the process, explaining what the relation is between Giving, Getting and Growth that we all yearn for.  [ Read More ]

In December 2011, the CHN started a series of articles called ‘The CHN View’ in the Asian Voice, based on the 6 CHN Principles, to promote and share the values of the organisation. This is the fourth article in the series. You can read the original version here. ——- London, 7 April 2012: One in four people are affected by a mental health disorder, with the most common being depression and anxiety. According to the NHS, women are more likely to suffer from depression, whilst men are more prone to substance abuse and suicide. Mental health problems can be triggered by life stresses,  [ Read More ]

Are you aged between 18-35 and have a particular talent that you want to showcase at the prestigious Asian Achievers Awards (AAA) this year? If yes, we want to hear from you! Asian Voice, in collaboration with the CHN, are looking for individuals / groups that possess hidden talents which can be showcased at the AAA event. The event will be talking place on 14th September 2012 at Grosvenor House, Park Lane in central London and will attract an esteemed audience of over 1,000 business leaders, politicians and city professionals; as well as extensive media coverage. The Asian Achievers Awards recognises the outstanding work from individuals from  [ Read More ]

2 April 2012 - An independent report shows that Sewa Day, which encourages social action, good deeds and public service, in 2011, returned £4.40 of economic and social benefit for every £1 expended on it resulting in a £400,000 monetised gross benefit of to the British economy. Sewa Day (www.sewaday.org), which started in 2010 aims to promote public service and selflessness across the voluntary, private, and education sectors. In 2011, over 15,000 volunteers took part in Sewa Day in the UK and it also expanded into 5 others countries ranging from Indonesia to the United States of America . Economists Pratik  [ Read More ]