Film director slams Western academics
Western academics 'cultural snobs', says MundhraA US film director has accused parts of western academia of demonstrating ‘cultural snobbery’ in disregarding Indian cinema and Bollywood in film studies courses.
Jagmohan Mundhra recently delivered a lecture at the University of Leicester...
Shilpa causes a stir in Leicester
Hundreds brave cold to see BB winnerBIG Brother winner Shilpa Shetty caused pandemonium in Leicester after visiting the Midland’s city to launch an Aids charity.
Hundreds of fans waited in the freezing cold to catch a glimpse of the...
The truth about Jimi Mistry
Brit star back in February Rom-ComHe made his name in great British flicks 'East is East' and 'The Guru', and after a short spell away from the big screen, Jimi Mistry is back this month in romantic comedy 'The Truth...
An Englishman In Mumbai
How Steven Baker is living the Bollywood dreamCamera, lights, action! Picture the scene: sultry Kareena Kapoor glides across a vibrant Mumbai set pouting her lips at her equally delectable co-star. As the stars break into song and dance, a...
Qasim’s quest for British glory
Star gears up for crunch matchHE weighs in at a lean mean 61kg and stands at 6ft tall and to speak to you would not expect mild mannered Qasim Nisar from Bordesley Green to be a fighter.
Seven years ago...
England Calling
Woolmer admits interest in England coaching roleCRICKET coach Bob Woolmer could turn his back on Pakistan and take the reigns at England - eight years after he turned them down.
The former England player's contract with Pakistan ends this June...
FREE MY FATHER
THE FAMILY of a Wolverhampton man detained in India during a family holiday and accused of being a terrorist have begun a campaign to secure his freedom.
54-year-old Paramjeet Singh was due to fly back to the UK on 27...
Birmingham rocked by terror raids
COMMUNITY groups and leaders across Birmingham have appealed for calm after police arrested nine men amid fears of a terror kidnap plot.
More than 12 properties across the Washwood Heath, Sparkhill and Alum Rock area's of Birmingham were raided...
Plateful of Asha!
SHE'S famous for having one of the most mesmerizing voices in Bollywood, but this month fans of singing sensation Asha Bhosle can dine in luxury at her very own restaurant in the heart of Birmingham.
Aptly titled 'Asha's', the £1million...
Birmingham shoppers encouraged to kick the habit
BIRMINGHAM smokers popping to their local Asda supermarket for a loaf of bread and pint of milk have been urged to kick smoking into touch by a special support team stationed at the supermarket every Saturday until March.
The...
To Show or not to Show – Is that the question?
Bushra Irfan on the Big Brother controversyIn the Big Brother house the treatment of Shilpa Shetty by her fellow housemates have caused not only an uproar in public circles but also hit the political world as a national and...
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...
