US Ambassador Boycotted Due to Conflict In Gaza
Waheed Saleem Lunar Society's Chairman Boycotts US Ambassador's Eid Reception
The current chairman of the Birmingham Lunar Society, Waheed Saleem, is boycotting his invitation to dine with the elite at an Eid reception held by the US ambassador, a move...
Whizzkid Suleman In New BBC Series
Leicester Entrepreneur Suleman Sacranie's starring role in Million Dollar Intern
A young entrepreneur is set to star in a new TV series which sends business whizz kids into struggling firms to help save them.
Suleman Sacranie, whose business MadaboutDeals is based...
Memories Revisited
Why British Sikh’s will never forget the horrors of 1984BRITISH Sikhs have vowed never to forget, never to forget those who were killed, and never forget the moment the Indian government turned on its own people.
Twenty-five years ago...
The Joy of Diwali
Though known as the festival of lights, Diwali is all about family bonding, welcoming in the New Year with your loved ones and feasting on homemade traditional delights. Being the most important festival in the Hindu calendar, families in...
India Independence Day
Indian Independence Day is a hugely significant national holiday which marks the seminal moment the nation became independent from the United Kingdom. This was officially declared on 15 August 1947, making this India’s 73rd Independence Day.
On the 15th August not...
Draupadi Disrobed
Last week Hindus across the globe celebrated Jamnashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna, who was also known as Draupadi’s protector. In one of the most distinct moments in the epic Hindu mythological story, Mahabharat, it was Lord Krishna who...
The Ongoing Issue of Female Infanticide
By Husna Anjum
With the recent case of a 7 year old girl buried alive in Uttar Pradesh, female infanticide is seen to be an ongoing problem in South Asia. Occurring in August, the girl was strangled before being buried...
Ferzanna Riley – Fighting Honour
Muslim author backs fight against honour crimesWHEN Ferzanna Riley decided to publish her harrowing personal story last year little did she know much of an influence it would have. 'Unbroken Spirit' - a powerful account of a life tainted...
Novelist Today: Massoud Kermani
Zeenat Moosa talks to the author about his debut novel ‘Visa’Massoud Kermani’s debut novel Visa highlights the highly-charged, politically controversial and deeply emotional subject of asylum seekers entering Britain today.
The author himself left Iran as a youth, subsequently...
BALANCE FOR BETTER – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
10 Inspirational British Asian Women
March 8th marks the annual International Women’s Day. The internationally recognised campaign celebrates and acknowledges the achievement of women. This year's theme is #BalanceForBetter, the campaign theme provides a unified direction to guide and galvanize...
