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Sky documentary explores the real stories of the ‘Slumdogs’ who became ‘Topdogs’IT’S the quintessential modern-day fairytale of every young boy’s dream. A rags to riches story of a child born into poverty whose life is transformed to bigger, better...

Gordon Ramsey to provide belated birthday gift to popular Indian restaurantTOP TV chef Gordon Ramsay is to pay a birthday visit to a Nottingham curry house 18 months after it appeared on his hit show Kitchen Nightmares. The Curry Lounge...

Call for nominations for 10th Asian Women of Achievement AwardsTHE search to find the most inspiring women in the United Kingdom has begun with the launch of the 10th Asian Women of Achievement Awards. Founded and chaired by Indian...

Mohammed Ali and the art form that is bringing Gaza to the streets of Birmingham DRIVING through some of Birmingham’s most densely populated Asian areas you sense there is unparalleled support for Palestine. During the 22-day war protest meetings, talks...

Jaz Dhami urges local community to support FA’s Get Into Football campaignBIRMINGHAM-born British Asian singer Jaz Dhami is taking time out of his busy schedule to help his local community to ‘Get into Football’. The Bhangra singer has put...

‘We need to seize the opportunity’, says singerONE of Britain’s hottest Asian music stars has taken up the challenge to encourage students to think more deeply about climate change and how it affects their peers around the world. Mobo Award...

Pakistan film producers turn to UK for talentA WHO’S who of the Pakistani film industry will be flying into Birmingham next month in search for the next ‘Lollywood’ superstar. Renowned Pakistani director Syed Noor and producer Aslam Jalal will travel...

Police appeal for informationA FIVE-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after he was hit by a truck outside his school in Lancashire. Mohammed Akbar was crossing Union Road in Oswaldtwistle yesterday when he was hit by...

Omid Djalili to play Fagin in West End hit Oliver!COMEDIAN Omid Djalili is set to join the cast of West End hit Oliver! The award-winning actor and comedian will play the role of Fagin in Lionel Bart’s smash hit musical. He...

Seminar to offer advice and helpBUSINESSES in the Birmingham area are invited to a free one day conference to learn how to safeguard themselves against serious organised crime and money laundering. The event, run by ‘Payback’ and hosted by...

Suffering of two-year-old girl who had 107 injuriesA COUPLE have today been jailed for a total of 23 years following the horrific death of a defenceless toddler. Two-year-old Sanam Navsarka was subjected to horrendous abuse in the weeks leading...

Pakistan bowler yet to decide on appealPAKISTAN bowler Mohammed Asif has been banned for one year by an Indian Premier League drugs tribunal. The 26-year-old tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone during the inaugural IPL competition in May last...