Mahmood tipped for Ashes glory
Former England star singles out British Asian WeekEngland bowler Sajid Mahmood could be his teams’ ‘star’ in Australia later this year, former captain Mike Gatting has said.
The Lancashire paceman has made a name for himself at international level...
Down Memory Lane
Indian ‘first’ returns to educationA woman who attended the University of Leicester nearly 50 years ago - becoming the first Indian woman to attend the University- has retraced her steps.
A highlight of Usha Bowry’s time at the University...
Become a Blues Mascot!
The Asian Today CompetitionThe Asian Today and Birmingham City FC have teamed up to offer one lucky Blues fan the chance to lead out the side in the forthcoming Championship clash with West Bromwich Albion.The Prize, which is worth...
Blues say ‘No’ to Racism
Kick it Out scheme heads to BluesBIRMINGHAM CITY FC will send out a strong anti-racism message when it meets Midland rivals West Bromwich Albion at St Andrews later this month.
The game will mark a week long initiative by anti-racism...
12 Months On
Remembering the Pakistan EarthquakeFor Abdul Hameed, the scars of last October’s devastating earthquake in Pakistan which claimed more than 73,000 lives have yet to be healed.
Like many others, he was one of many who rushed to the devastated...
How I beat Breast Cancer
Snober Bhangu’s inspirational storyWhen 63-year-old Snober Bhangu (pictured right) was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2000 she admits it “came out of the blue”. By her own admission she was fit and healthy and has since her early forties taken...
The budding Football Coach
Prathiv’s passion for footballFor 17-year-old Leicester lad Prathiv Kholia, football is his life. While you’ll see many other local lads playing the game in their nearest playing field, Prathiv is taking his love of the game to another stage....
Planning your Wedding
Tips on how to plan your big dayAsian weddings are big, both in terms of the cost and the number of guests attending. The average of an English wedding is £18,000 while the average cost of an Asian wedding...
Kickboxers meet in ‘Battle of Birmingham’
Golden Qasim goes for golden belt
TWO of Birmingham’s most respected young kickboxers will meet head to head later this month when they do battle for the Golden Belt Championship in Liverpool.
Qasim Nisar and Rajesh Salan, two of Birmingham’s brightest...
Mahmood stars as England claim draw
Bolton ace looks to Ashes nodSajid Mahmood almost certainly booked his place on the Ashes tour after a fine display saw England tie the one-day series against Pakistan with a three-wicket victory.
The fast bowler took two wickets, including that...
