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Media reports are “joke”, says Indian starBOLLYWOOD actor Amitabh Bachchan has denied criticising Slumdog Millionaire, accusing the media of distorting the truth. Mr Bachchan said comments criticising the films portrayal of India as a “third world dirty under belly...

Sentence increase if money not repaid, says JudgeA BLACKBURN man sentenced to three years imprisonment for making counterfeit notes has today been told by a judge he must pay back £10,000 from the proceeds of his crime.  Gulzameer Akram,...

Frank Warren: It will be a big fight for AmirAMIR Khan will face boxing legend Marco Antonio Barrera in March, it was announced today. Securing a fight against the seven-time, three-weight world champion - regarded as a modern great...

Trevor Phillips: Muslim women valuable to BritainTHE Equality and Human Rights Commission today launched the first ever Muslim Women Power List.  The Power List aims to celebrate the achievements of British Muslim women who have already reached the top...

Lord Hunt speaks to pilgrims at Birmingham eventA GOVERNMENT Minister has urged British Muslims returning from the Hajj pilgrim to help root out deceitful tour operators. Deputy Leader of the House, Lord Phil Hunt OBE, spoke at an event...

‘Land Gold Women’ first UK film to tackle subjectTHE PREMIERE of the UK’s first feature film about ‘honour killings’ will take place in Birmingham next month ahead of its national release in the spring. Shot entirely on location in...

Chandni Chowk to China gets European premiereBOLLYWOOD stars braved the cold weather as they stepped out in London for the European premiere of the Akshay Kumar starrer Chandni Chowk to China. Lead stars Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone were joined...

BBC Investigation uncovers evidenceAN investigation by the BBC has discovered letting agents and employment agencies in the west of England are still willing to discriminate against ethnic minority groups. Of 30 temping agencies contacted across the West, 25 agreed to...

Duo targeted OAPA MAN and a woman who callously robbed a frail pensioner for just £10 have been jailed. Imran Arif, 20, and Leanne Twist, 22, were charged and sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. Arif was sentenced to five...

They have failed their voters, says Respect MPRESPECT MP George Galloway has hit out at Muslim MP’s for not reflecting the feeling among Muslim communities in Britain over Israel’s military onslaught in Palestine. Mr Galloway, who has already spoken...

‘Through Other Eyes’ exhibition opens next weekA GROUND-breaking exhibition featuring emerging artists from South Asia will be launched at the new-look Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry next week. Artists currently living in India and Pakistan will make their...

Javed Miandad should “keep his word”PAKISTANI batsman Mohammad Yousuf has urged Javed Miandad to “keep his word” in lifting life bans against Indian Cricket League players. Yousuf turned his back on Pakistan last November after opting to rejoin the...