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A LEEDS man freed from a death row sentence in Pakistan has spoken for the first time of his life behind bars. Mirza Tahir Hussain flew back into the country earlier this month after his death sentence for killing taxi...

Shabana Azmi & Javed Akhtar in one-off stage playINDIAN film star Shabana Azmi and her lyricist husband Javed Akhtar are to appear on stage for the very first time in a one-off exclusive performance in London next month. The duo,...

Stars in film, music and politics to he honouredBOLLYWOOD celebrities Shabana Azmi and Farah Khan are among the invited recipients of international awards to be announced at the University of Leicester next month. The Triangle Media Awards, which honours the top...

A STUDENT at the University of Central England has spoken of his delight after being selected to take part in the Government’s Commission on Integration and Cohesion. Hamza Vayani, 23, from Leicester, is one of 14 independent commissioners asked to...

A BIRMINGHAM cricket academy is hoping to raise funds for the victims of the Pakistan earthquake when they host a cricket tournament in the city next month. The CTEC Cricket Academy, based in south Birmingham and run by city duo...

A BIRMINGHAM scientist has been recognised for his services to British science at a star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace. Rashpal Chana, a member of the Science Learning centre at Keele University, was given the top honour at a special reception...

AN eight-year-old boy has described the moment he thought he was going to die after robbers held a gun to his head before stealing his mother’s car. Ifnan Aslam, who has cancer, was with his mother, Nabeela Aslam, 27, at...

BIRMINGHAM was abuzz with all things Asian this weekend as thousands flocked to the annual Mela at the NEC. The celebrations, which have been staged in the UK’s second city since it began life in 1998, brought together the best...

A MAN accused of killing his wife and three children has pleaded not guilty at Manchester Crown Court Rahan Arshad is to stand trial accused of the murder of his wife Uzma, 32, sons Adam, 11, Abbas, eight, and six-year-old...

A BRITON who flew back into the UK after spending 18 years on death row in Pakistan has spoken of his relief at returning home. Mirza Tahir Hussain was released by Pakistan authorities and flew back to the country hours...

Bollywood InterviewAjay Devgan is perhaps every man’s dream. He is one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he has been up close and personal with the cream of Bollywood’s leading ladies, and he’s married to one of the industry’s biggest stars,...

Bollywood InterviewBollywood heroine Kajol made her return to the big screen in the mega-hit film Fanaa opposite Amir Khan. The film was critically acclaimed by both fans and critics alike and it confirmed Kajol’s status as the biggest female...