Monthly Archives: July 2017
Ed Sheeran’s India gig sells out 48-minutes flat
If the “shape of” Indian’s fan was anything to go by, Ed Sheeran must be rolling on the ground howling with delight as his...
The big blood donating drive
A nationwide campaign aims to raise at least 500 units of blood which can save 1500 lives.
5000 members of AMYA, based at Al-Mahdi...
A.R. Rahman shortlisted for World Soundtrack Awards
Oscar winning composer A.R.Rahman is delighted that his music from the film ‘Viceroy's House’ has been shortlisted for the World Soundtrack Awards, a...
Sonam Kapoor: “Behind the camera experience helps”
She started as an assistant director on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Black’ in 2005 and then ventured into the world of acting...
BLACKS SOLICITORS: Partnership Disputes
A partnership is essentially a business run by two or more people with a view to making a profit. Unlike an incorporated company it...
Ranbir Kapoor: “I’ve to do some manly roles”
Ranbir Kapoor, who will be seen as a school boy in the forthcoming film ‘Jagga Jasoos’, says since he will turn 35 soon, he...
The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star
The enchanting new Baby Ganesh agency novel sees Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigating the dark side of Bollywood
Mumbai thrives on extravagant spectacles...
Lights, camera, action… All female dhol drummers get the spotlight on TV drama
A group of female dhol players and bhangra dancers have broken all generic stereotypes by performing on a vast variety of stages numerous times....
Soha Ali Khan’s debut book to launch in December
Actress Soha Ali Khan, who is expecting her first child with husband Kunal Kemmu, is turning author with "The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous"....
A real team player! Prince Harry delights young rugby players at Headingley as part...
The charming and down to earth HRH Prince Harry proved a huge hit with schoolchildren at Headingley Carnegie Stadium, home of the Leeds Rhinos.
the...
£1 Billion headache as Qatar axes four jets
Qatar Airways has axed orders for four A350s because of delivery delays, handing the European planemaker a new headache over what to do with...
Kohli’s Terrific Tons
Virat Kohli beat Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 17 hundreds in 232 innings in chases, reaching his 18th in just 102 innings
The Indian captain...
‘Game of Thrones’ set for worldwide exhibition tour
A worldwide exhibition tour, inspired by the American fantasy drama television series "Game of Thrones", is set to begin in the fall of 2017...
MP Naz Shah: Conflict without end as suffering of Gaza deepens
Since the Trump Administration came to power, on the surface they have projected an image of trying to bring Israel and Palestine back into...
Akshay Kumar in Leeds: Local beauty salon sprinkled celebrity dust
Asian Express had more readers calling in informing us of sightings of Bollywood action hero Akshay Kumar in Leeds than the Eid moon itself!
Eager...
Former Quran teacher jailed for child sex abuse
An 81-year-old former Quran teacher who was called “uncle” by his students, was convicted of a string of child sex offences has been jailed...
A liberating film… ‘Freesia’: Bradford production company produces first feature-length bold drama about Islamophobia
A film which is the first of it’s kind addressing Islamaphobia, has been picking up awards whilst touring not only Britain’s film festival circuits...
“Darling… I’m home”: Joanna Lumley takes a trip back to Kashmir – the country...
Joanna Lumley returns to the country of her birth for a deeply personal journey around the vibrant and unique country of India in a...
Additional £1 million made available to protect vulnerable faith institutions
Following the Finsbury Park terror attack Home Secretary Amber Rudd has made an additional £1 million available to protect vulnerable faith institutions, including places...
Britain’s most hopeless romantic is still single despite penning the world’s longest love poem
Britain’s most hopeless romantic has written the world’s longest love poem – but is still single.
Rajinder Tumber, 34, has beaten the world record for...