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Film stars join Minister to celebrate agreementAN era of closer collaboration between Indian and UK film-makers began today as film Minister Barbara Follett launched a historic film co-production on the set of major Bollywood movie London Dreams. Ms Follett was...

Saleem Malik – ‘I feel vindicated’FORMER Pakistan cricket ace Saleem Malik said he felt “vindicated” today after a court lifted a life ban imposed on him for match fixing. Malik was banned in 2000 by the Pakistan Cricket Board...

Police granted warrants for further detention FIVE men arrested in Birmingham under the Terrorism Act earlier this week will remain in custody after police were granted warrants for further detention. Officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit will now be...

Murder investigation still ongoingPOLICE investigating an arson attack on a Bolton home which claimed the lives of two people have re-bailed two people arrested on suspicion of murder. A 14-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man have been bailed until Tuesday...

Pakistani popstar on why peace is the way forwardNAJAM Sheraz is one of Pakistan’s biggest international singers. Selling thousands of albums over a career that has spanned a phenomenal ten albums isn’t enough for this young artist. Najam is...

Cousins’ snack curries favour with sports fans Two young Asian Bolton-based businessmen’s unique spicy take on Britain’s favourite food has proved a hit with catering bosses. Cousins Umar Mohammed, 21, and Ahmed Suleman, 22 have secured a contract with Bolton...

The Asian Today InterviewTHE Spaniard feels privileged to be amongst a group of accomplished professionals who grace the Melwood training ground and make an effort for the Liverpool cause. “Sami Hypia, Jamie Carragher and Stevie Gerrard, all of them have...

Pakistan handed opportunity over security debacleTHE England Cricket Board could offer to host Test matches for Pakistan, chairman Giles Clarke has revealed. Pakistan has seen a number of top nations refuse to play in the country this year over...

England coach Peter Moores defends spinnerENGLAND coach Peter Moores has jumped to the defence of spinner Monty Panesar ahead of his club stint in Sri Lanka next month. The 26-year-old is set to play club cricket in Sri Lanka in...

Spinner would ‘prefer Pakistan role’FORMER Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has admitted he would prefer to join the coaching set-up with his native Pakistan rather than take a role with England. The ex-Sussex man has been linked with a role...

Waqar Younis bowling coach for ECB AcademyPAKISTAN bowling ace Waqar Younis will help England’s young bowlers during their tour of India. Younis, one of Pakistan’s most successful bowlers, accepted an offer from the England Cricket Board to become a...

Inzamam hits out at coach, captain and managementTHE Pakistan cricket team is being held back by an inexperienced captain and coach - according to former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. Haq, who made his debut for Pakistan in 1991, hit out at captain...