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A BIRMINGHAM charity has called for the British government to do more to protect British Muslims who are charged extortionate rates to Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj and Umrah rituals. The Association of British Hujjaj UK (ABH)...

FIVE Birmingham men arrested in connection with a plot to kidnap and kill and British soldier have appeared in court under terrorism charges.   The men were arrested as part of a huge anti-terror swoop on more than 12 addresses...

Bollywood Film ReviewSet in the princely state of Rajasthan in India, Eklavya is a picturesque edge of the seat dramatic thriller.   Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Sharmila Tagore, Boman Irani,...

'His antics have been a disgrace'Just when Pakistan needed Shoaib to fire all cylinders, he broke down with a sudden, mysterious hamstring injury. Originally left out of touring party, Shoaib had proclaimed that he was fit and his omission...

Win a copy of GandhiRichard Attenborough’s triumphant, award-winning epic of the life of Mahatma Gandhi celebrates its 25th anniversary and returns in a spectacular double disc, Special Edition DVD. With an all-star cast featuring Sir Ben Kinglsey, Sir John...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...