Interview: Nindy Kaur

Singer talks to The Asian Today SINGER Nindy Kaur definitely knows what it’s like to be number one in India. The Brit-born singer is a regular on the Bollywood music scene and has enjoyed number one chart success. Collaborating...

Extra Time with Netan Sansara

Brit-Asian footballer shares his thoughts with The Asian Today WALSALL-born Netan Sansara packed his bags and moved to Cyprus over the summer after putting pen to paper on a deal with PAEEK FC. In doing so he became the...

PIA Steward jailed for smuggling Passports

Asif Haroon jailed for 32 months A STEWARD for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been jailed after he was caught trying to smuggle dozens of fake passports into the UK. Asif Haroon had flown into the UK on a PIA flight...

Big name Football stars heading to India

Teams splash the cash for new Premier League Soccer BIG name football stars are heading to India for a new football initiative modeled on the lucrative Cricket Indian Premier League. Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, Argetinian Hernan Crespo...

City gears up for Boxing Bonanza

Windmill Amateur Boxing Club get ready for ‘Home Show 2012’ A SMETHWICK boxing club is hoping for a night of knockout success when it hosts its annual event. The popular annual ‘Home Show 2012’ will return to the Windmill Amateur...

Muslim Female Futsal stars in World Record attempt

Birmingham’s first Asian-Muslim team ‘Great White Sharks’ FOOTBALLING females are preparing themselves for a test of endurance which could land them in the record books. In March, 40 ladies will attempt to set a women’s marathon Futsal record of 10 hours...

Winning ways for Rehman and new team

Brit Asian footballer enjoying life in Hong Kong BRITISH Asian footballer Zesh Rehman is off to winning ways with new club Kitchee FC. The defender made a shock move to the Hong Kong club last month from Thai Champions Muang Thong...

Zubair’s on the right track to F1 dream

Talented racer signs for top European race teams ONE of the country’s hottest Asian racing prospects is moving closer to his Formula 1 dream after signing with Europe’s top race team. Zubair Hoque, 15, hopes to move up a gear after...

Asian Football Awards are a Winner!

Star-studded Wembley event honours British Asian contribution to football A HOST of British Asian figures in the world of football have been honoured at the first ever Asian Football Awards. Held at Wembley Stadium winners on the night included footballer...

Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam

British Museum exhibit offers visitors a chance to experience Muslim pilgrimage By Shelina Zahra Janmohamed   QAISRA Khan and I are standing in the Round Reading Room of the world-renowned British Museum in London. Around us people are busy installing historic artefacts...

Asian Music: Made for the Mainstream

We talk to ‘Asian Beats Chart’ Presenters Mawaan Rizwan and Amira Kai ASIAN music has gone mainstream. A new two-hour show - ‘Asian Beats Chart’ - showcasing the best of Asian music kicked off across 4Music and Kiss TV last month....

Netan Sansara’s ‘honour’ at Asian Football Award nomination

Asian Today Columnist in line for top award ASIAN Today Columnist Netan Sansara has described being nominated for an Asian Football Award as an “absolute honour”. The 22-year-old will go up against the likes of Zesh Rehman and Michael Chopra in...