Euro 2008 – Who’s your money on?
BBC experts give us their viewsTHE European Championships are here again, and sadly we won’t see an Englishman in sight. But unlike England there are 16 teams who deserve to be competing on the big stage. From Portugal’s wizard...
Fighting Malaria
Travellers guilty of believing ‘Malaria myths’FIVE years ago IT Manager Nitin Kapoor visited India for a short two-week stay to visit friends and family.
Having lived in India for the better part of 14 years Nitin made a point...
Salma Speaks Out
Respect MP on growing up as a British MuslimMS Yaqoob, a former psychiatrist, is the MP for the Sparkbrook constituency in Birmingham with the Respect Party - an anti-war movement that was set up soon after war was declared...
Was Shoaib’s ban justified?
Arguments for and against the bowlerSHOAIB Akhtar - to some a flawed cricketing genius and to others a menace with a lack of discipline.
The player's five-year ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board for violating the player's code...
Cricket’s Bling Bling – The Indian Premier League
Everything you wanted to know about the IPLEIGHT teams, Superstar owners, the best cricketing talent on show – it can only be The Indian Premier League. With the IPL kicking off its inaugural match tomorrow here’s a guide to...
The 2008 Budget & the Islamic Finance Industry
Junaid Bhatti – A View from the TopTHE GOVERNMENT’S continued support for Halaal finance, as outlined in the March 2008 Budget, has been welcomed by the Islamic Finance experts in the UK.
Within the budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Ferzanna Riley – Fighting Honour
Muslim author backs fight against honour crimesWHEN Ferzanna Riley decided to publish her harrowing personal story last year little did she know much of an influence it would have. 'Unbroken Spirit' - a powerful account of a life tainted...
Why we must ban forced marriages
David Cameron on outlawing Forced MarriagesIN a speech in Bradford Tory Leader David Cameron said his party would consider making forced marriages a criminal offence. Here’s what he had to say.
“A FEW months ago, in a speech about rape I...
Pakistani Frustrations
Hopes and fears post Benazir BhuttoTHE COUNTRY of Pakistan has commenced a new year in a terrible political state of turmoil after the death of Benazir Bhutto. Is this death symbolic of the beginning of democracy or the end of...
2007: The Desi Massala Entertainment Awards
Bollywood’s Heroes and Villains in 2007What an eventful 2007 we’ve had in the glamorous world of Bollywood! From Ash and Abhi’s wedding, to Kareena and Shahid’s break-up – it was all go in sunny Mumbai this year. To celebrate...
