The Asian Today Online

A guide on how to calculate Zakah on contemporary assetsWE all know Ramadan is fast approaching, and to welcome the holiest month of the year, we’ve packed our freezers, dusted off our Qurans and made intentions to devote more time...

Zeenat Moosa asks… Is it wrong to marry (and divorce) for money?As a British Asian female, the somewhat illustrious arranged marriage scenario is common practice to me, many of my friends and nearly all my elders. Choosing a partner...

Vic Motune reports on the successes of the Reaching Out projectCULTURAL issues can stand in the way of families getting the help they need for drug and alcohol problems. Vic Motune reports on the Reaching Out project’s success in...

Popular spin-off online show returns for second series ACTRESS Emaa Hussen has landed her first acting gig – on BBC's online soap EastEnders: E20. Hailing from East London, the talented actress has described her role as a “dream come true.” She...

Football All Star tournament raises money for Anthony Nolan TrustA HOST of Asian celebrities have taken part in a football All-star tournament to raise money charity. Eastenders stars Nitin Ganatra, Thomas Law and Himesh Patel were among the celebrities who...

SingleMuslim celebrates 10 years at the topSingleMuslim, one of the world’s leading online matrimonial agencies for the Muslim community has extra reasons to celebrate this Ramadan – it’s celebrating its ten year anniversary! That’s 10 years in which the company...

Boxing champ shoots music video in LABOXING star Amir Khan has showed he is not only a talent inside the ring after he shot his first ever music video. The light-welterweight star appeared alongside American rap artist Mr Capone-E, who...

‘Mega disaster needs mega response’, says charityOXFAM has described the response to the Pakistan floods as ‘sluggish’ saying the ‘world needs to mount a mega response’ to ensure millions affected get the help they need. Almost 14 million people...

New Chick Flick top in Fashion stakes!THE Devil may wear Prada according to some, but this month Bollywood is wearing Christian Dior! The fashion giant has teamed up with the makers of new chick flick Aisha to dress Bollywood fashionista...

What’s On Bollywood with Manish GajjarAisha Director: Rajshree Ojha Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol   Aisha is a girl who likes to meddle in other people’s affairs. Basically everyone's business is her problem. Arjun is a boy with an even more candid belief...

Call for recognition of Sikh soldiers who died for BritainTHE Sikh community are calling on the government to officially recognise the sacrifice made by Sikhs for the British Army. THE former head of the British Army, Sir Richard Dannatt,...

Midlands Dance Group aim for the stars in National competitionA MIDLANDS dance group will aim for the stars in the final of a major national dancing competition this autumn – in the bid to land themselves a dream role...