Daily Archives: 08/09/2015
‘Extinguishing’ bad habits in Pakistan: Fire-fighters take UK’s gold standard training to Punjab
The future of Pakistan’s fire and rescue services are being shaped right here in Britain as a team of English professionals continue to train...
Yorkshire Sikh Mela: Sun shines down on fifth annual Huddersfield Mela
Around 3,000 people headed down to the annual Yorkshire Sikh Mela in Huddersfield last weekend as crowds were wowed by traditional Gatka displays, birds...
Karma Sutra: Abhay Deol talks about Hinduism’s ‘puritanical views on sex’
The nephew of one of Bollywood’s biggest veterans – Dharmendra, had caused quite a stir after talking about sex.
The rising star, who joined ‘filmistan’...
VOTE NOW in the British Asian Wedding Awards
Deadline extended to nominate your business
Whether it is a wedding planner or a photographer who helped make your special day so perfect, now is...
Supporting the most vulnerable humans
Leeds graduate embarks on trip to support Kos refugees
A university graduate from Leeds is set to travel to Kos this month to provide support...
Bradford calls for support for refugees
‘City of Sanctuary’ politicians urge nation’s leaders to act now
As the world continues to react to the shocking image of a young child refugee...
Curry Circle comes to Keighley
Charity expands outreach to help feed society’s most vulnerable
A successful charity project in Bradford, which provides two-course meals to the city’s most vulnerable every...
‘Fats to Fuels’
Fat Vat scheme set for wider roll out thanks to cash
A successful recycling project in Bradford is to be expanded into new areas...
Still time to register for Give a Gift 5k
September date set for return of annual fundraiser
Following on from the success of last year’s Give a Gift 5k run and walk, the annual...
Growing relations
University welcomes visit by Iraqi Cultural Attaché
A visit by a leading figure in Iraqi higher education and diplomacy helped forge the latest link between...
Troubled school replaces principal
Showdown meeting results in change of leadership
A Bradford secondary school, rated as ‘requiring improvements’ by Ofsted inspectors back in 2013, has relieved its...
CARNIVAL takes over Leeds
Sea of colour overtakes city on Bank Holiday Monday
Over 100,000 people from across the country packed Leeds’ streets last week as the infectious beats...
True accounts of flood victims
Local charity gives victims a voice in Pakistan
An international aid organisation based in Bradford handed over control of its social media accounts to flood...
Legendary Santoor player in Leeds
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma makes first appearance in city
One of the world’s most renowned santoor players will make his debut performance in Leeds later this...
