Blair & the British Asian
Guest Columnist Tasnim Sheikh offers his viewsAt the end of the Blair era and the commencement of the Brown premiership, Tasnim Sheikh explores the headline achievements of the past and the challenges that lie ahead for the future.
Much was...
Mohammed Ali: Art Imitating Life Post 9/11
From Birmingham to the Bronx
Graffiti – art or crime? While the debate over graffiti as the contemporary man’s Picasso or Da Vinci rages, in Birmingham one man is laying his own claim to the suburban art craze. Mohammed Ali,...
Shilpa BB Queen!
But Bollywood babe urges UK to forgive race trioBOLLYWOOD BABE and new Big Brother queen Shilpa Shetty sensationally urged the UK to forgive race trio Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd saying they were "human beings" who made...
Getting back into shape – The Asian Way!
Indian fitness craze hits BritainIF YOU thought the art of Bhangra was just a bit of fun then think again - it's actually a great way to lose weight and boost fitness.
A new DVD has mastered the art...
Boy meets Girl – The ‘Halal’ Way
Exploring Kamran A Beg’s ‘The 3-Dialogue Rule’Three years ago a Manchester man began writing a book in the hope that it would help British Muslims find the partners of their dreams. Fast-forward to today and author Kamran A Beg...
Crowning glory for ‘Miss Pakistan’ beauty pageants
How one woman is breaking down cultural barriersWhen Mariyah Moten represented Pakistan at the ‘Miss Bikini of the Universe 2006’ in China in August this year it was seen as a step forward for a predominantly hard-line country. While...
Down Memory Lane
Indian ‘first’ returns to educationA woman who attended the University of Leicester nearly 50 years ago - becoming the first Indian woman to attend the University- has retraced her steps.
A highlight of Usha Bowry’s time at the University...
12 Months On
Remembering the Pakistan EarthquakeFor Abdul Hameed, the scars of last October’s devastating earthquake in Pakistan which claimed more than 73,000 lives have yet to be healed.
Like many others, he was one of many who rushed to the devastated...
How I beat Breast Cancer
Snober Bhangu’s inspirational storyWhen 63-year-old Snober Bhangu (pictured right) was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2000 she admits it “came out of the blue”. By her own admission she was fit and healthy and has since her early forties taken...
Planning your Wedding
Tips on how to plan your big dayAsian weddings are big, both in terms of the cost and the number of guests attending. The average of an English wedding is £18,000 while the average cost of an Asian wedding...
