Ex-Guantanamo Brit in call for camp closure

A BRITISH Asian who was held at America’s notorious Camp X-Ray for more than two and a half years has spoken of his ordeal ahead of a planned protest march to the gates of the detention camp. Asif Iqbal,...

Getting back into shape – The Asian Way!

Indian fitness craze hits BritainIF YOU thought the art of Bhangra was just a bit of fun then think again - it's actually a great way to lose weight and boost fitness. A new DVD has mastered the art...

Walsall mugging death e-fit released

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Walsall pensioner Sobat Ali have released an e-fit of a man wanted in connection with his death. 64-year-old Sobat Ali died on 2 January after chasing three men who robbed him of jewellery at...

Hockey joy for Midland star

Brum hockey star earns senior international capTHE OLYMPIC aspirations of a second year student at UCE Birmingham have been boosted with his first cap for the Men’s Senior hockey team. Hardeep Singh Jawanda, 20, from Wednesfield, started for the senior...

Bolly Opera!

Star director signs up to French OperaHe is known as Bollywood' most extravagant director producing films with lavish sets and extravagant blockbusters - now Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been given the honour of producing an opera in one of...

Salaam E Ishq

Bollywood Film ReviewA story of human relationships unfolds in this family drama Director: Nikhil Advani Cast: Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Akshaye Khanna, Ayesha Takia, John Abraham, Vidya Balan, Govinda, Sohail Khan, Perizaad Zorabain, and Karan Johar   Tehzeeb (Vidya...

Bollywood at its best

Star-studded Salaam-E-Ishq kicks off 2007If there was ever one Bollywood movie that would kickstart what is being billed as a great year for Bollywood it would have to be Nikhil Advani's star-studded blockbuster Salaam-E-Ishq. Advani's last film was the...

Bolly babe getting flirty in BB house!

Shilpa flying high on Celebrity Big BrotherSTUNNING Shilpa Shetty admitted she oozed sex appeal and it seems to be working a charm on fellow housemate and former A-Teamer’ Dirk Benedict! The Bolly babe became the first Bollywood star to...

Concern grows for missing boy

DETECTIVES in Birmingham are becoming increasingly concerned over the whereabouts of a Walsall teenager who has been missing since December. 15-year-old Khunsall Nawabi has not been seen since 29 December. He has been missing once before earlier in December...

Birmingham cartoon protester found guilty

A BIRMINGHAM man on trial for soliciting murder and inciting racial hatred during London demonstrations against the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed has been found guilty. Umran Javed, 27, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham, was found guilty of...

Family pay tribute to stabbed Rina

THE HUSBAND of a woman stabbed to death at the TK Maxx store in Leicester has paid a glowing tribute to his wife. Rina Jayant Panchal, 26, was fatally stabbed at the TK Maxx store where she worked. She...

Walsall Mugging Horror

A PENSIONER who died after chasing three men moments after he was mugged of £2,500 worth of jewellery has been described by his family as a "hard working man". 64-year-old Sobat Ali suffered a heart attack and collapsed just yards...