Honorary award for author and journalist
Recognition for Wolverhampton-born Sathnam SangheraAWARD-winning journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera has received an honorary award from the University of Wolverhampton.
The author of The Boy with the Top Knot was presented with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at...
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...
Schoolboy murder solved after 24 years
DNA sample in Imraan Vohra murder finally matchedTHE MURDER of a Preston schoolboy has finally been solved – 24 years on.
Nine-year-old Imraan Ismail Vohra disappeared as he made his way home from Frenchwood Junior School in Avenham on 11...
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...
Salman Khan’s Wanted
Bollywood Film Previews with Manish GajjarFILM: Wanted
DIRECTOR: Prabhu Deva
CAST: Salman Khan,Vinod Khanna, Ayesha Takia, Prakash Raj, Om Puri, Mahesh Manjrekar
Radhe (Salman Khan) works for the Mumbai based mafias but with a difference. He is a fearless trained street fighter...
Remembering Nusrat
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan speaks to The Asian TodayQawwali Maestro Rahat Fateh Ali Khan comes to Birmingham next month as part of a spellbinding tour with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
The two will pay homage to the...
Hero No 1: Jackky Bhagnani
Steven Baker talks to Bollywood’s latest newcomerHe was first introduced as an actor by Salman Khan, has toured with Kareena Kapoor, and performed at this year’sFilmfare Awards and IIFA’s. Jackky Bhagnani certainly has the right connections. After debuting with...
UK Schools receive free copy of Muslim Science textbook
Book aims to highlight ‘scientific and cultural legacy of Muslim civilisation’AN educational foundation has announced plans to distribute free books to UK schools to highlight the scientific and cultural legacy of Muslim civilisation.
1001 Inventions is the brainchild of...
New leads in Arshad murder probe
BBC’s Crimewatch broadcasts 999 call from man claiming to be killerDETECTIVES investigating the murder of Birmingham taxi driver Mohammed Arshad have said they had a “good response” to an appeal on BBC’s Crimewatch programme.
The programme broadcast a reconstruction...
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...
