Discover The Muslim Heritage In Our World
New project promotes Islamic advances in science, technology & cultureThe myth of the Dark Ages has been perpetuated for centuries. History books preach about a thousand year period of cultural and scientific stagnation – Ignoring the exceptional achievements that...
‘I don’t want to be captain’, admits Sehwag
Indian batsman distances himself from hot seatINDIAN batsman Virender Sehwag has shot down the possibility of leading his team as captain.
The 30-year-old told an Indian news channel he had no intention of replacing current captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
He...
Bari appointed in new Pakistan role
Former wicket-keeper vows return of international cricket THE Pakistan Cricket Board has formally appointed Wasim Bari as their new chief operating officer.
Bari, the human resources director, takes over from Salim Altaf, who was sacked by PCB chairman Ijaz Butt.
Altaf...
Southall Black Sisters: 30 years of history making
Zeenat Moosa looks back at the achievements of a groundbreaking organisationONE of Britain’s flagship feminist organisations celebrated its 30th birthday this year.
Southall Black Sisters was founded in 1979 during the Southall race riots. The non for profit organisation...
Force India release Fisichella to join Ferrari
No compensation package involved, says Force India chief FORCE India have released driverGiancarlo Fisichella to join rivals Ferrari for the remaining 2009 F1 season.
The 36-year-old will join Ferrari as a replacement for Luca Badoer who was drafted in...
Pakistan board hits out over World Cup settlement criticism
PCB agree $18m compensation package with ICCTHE PAKISTAN Cricket Board has hit out at criticisms levied against it after a financial agreement was made with the ICC over its expulsion as part hosts of the 2011 World Cup.
Pakistan was...
Charity gig for Punjabi Wolves
Supporters club look to raise funds for charityAN Asian footballer supporters club are hoping to raise funds for a number of charities when they host a charity night in Wolverhampton in October.
Punjabi Wolves, the Asian football supporters club...
‘Why was being Muslim seen as such an offence?’
Parliamentary hopeful, Shazia Awan on her trip to war torn SrebreniciaPROSPECTIVE Parliamentary candidate, Shazia Awan this month returned from an eye-opening trip from war torn Srebrenicia, which saw one of the worst genocides of recent history.
She was part...
Zee TV Gives Back
Why there is more to Zee TV than the latest Bollywood blockbusterAS ONE of the leading entertainment channels for the world’s burgeoning South Asian population, you’d be forgiven for thinking there was nothing more to Zee TV than the...
Warren plots Khan showdown with American champ
American Timothy Bradley could be Khan’s first opponent on US soilPROMOTER Frank Warren has said that Amir Khan could be on course for a mouth-watering showdown with American champion Timothy Bradley.The American holds the WBO light-welterweight title, and is...
