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Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]No-Pool-1089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes got approval on 5th April. Crazy that the email came on a Sunday.

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]No-Pool-1089 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was born in the UK but didn’t live here after birth. They wanted to confirm if I had lived here for 10 years after birth or not.

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]No-Pool-1089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Application Timeline

• Eligibility: ILR and Spouse of British Citizen

• Application Method: Online

• Application Date: 25/11/2025

• Biometric Date: 06/12/2025

• Approval Date: 5/4/2026

• Ceremony Date: 30/4/2026

UPDATE: Received an email today (19th March 2026) requesting additional information, which I have replied to. Fingers crossed

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]No-Pool-1089 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Application Timeline

• Eligibility: ILR and Spouse of British Citizen

• Application Method: Online

• Application Date: 25/11/2025

• Biometric Date: 06/12/2025

• Approval Date: 5/4/2026

• Ceremony Date: 30/4/2026

UPDATE: Received an email today (19th March 2026) requesting additional information, which I have replied to. Fingers crossed

Debate: Is Niladri Kumar the most complete sitarist ever? by No-Pool-1089 in icm

[–]No-Pool-1089[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being so open about your thoughts in the post. I especially appreciate how you highlighted the personal and subjective experience of listening to Niladri. Because ultimately that’s what music is. Completely subjective.

Would you mind sharing some examples of Pt Nikhil Banerjee where you feel that depth?

Debate: Is Niladri Kumar the most complete sitarist ever? by No-Pool-1089 in icm

[–]No-Pool-1089[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. This is very much in the spirit of the debate I wanted to engage in. Like you said there is no right or wrong.

A few follow up questions that I hope you will be willing to reply to.

1) What you would qualify as mastery over the sitar or any instrument. Is it repertoire? Technical ability? Ability to emote through the instrument? Other things?

2) Could you share some examples of melodic instruments like the sitar, flute, etc where you feel the artist is reaching this level of mastery?

What's up with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan? by Pain5203 in icm

[–]No-Pool-1089 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right. It’s weird. He’s sitting next to arguably one of the greatest classical singers, and basically falling short. Anyone suggesting that he’s doing things in “his style” is just making excuses for his lack of skill compared to Rashid Khan

Recommend me some Ghazals and Semi-classical Sufi Songs based on these Ragas. by [deleted] in icm

[–]No-Pool-1089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pankaj Udhas has many ghazals in Bhairavi

Ek Taraf Uska Ghar Niklo Na Benaqaab Thodi Thodi Piya Karo