Pharmacist Faruque Gani
This week is ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’, which encourages people to make better use of their local pharmacist – not just for prescriptions, but for advice, support, and everyday health concerns.
Faruque Gani is a community pharmacist in London and tells us more about how he...
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The much-awaited trailer of 120 Bahadur opens with the iconic voice of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, his deep, resonant narration setting the tone for an epic saga of courage, sacrifice, and timeless heroism. The voiceover itself transforms the trailer into a cinematic experience, heightening the pride and emotion behind this extraordinary story. From the very first...
The grand event was attended by director Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, actor Raashii Khanna, along with composers Amit Trivedi, Salim–Sulaiman, singers Sukhwinder Singh, Javed Ali, Asees Kaur and Javed Akhtar.
The makers of 120 Bahadur took the celebrations to an all-new high with a...
After more than two decades of chart-topping music and acclaimed performances on screen, Farhan Saeed, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated entertainers, is set to release his first-ever solo album, KHAT. Known for his rare dual success as both a singer and actor, Farhan Saeed stands among the few South Asian artists to seamlessly bridge the worlds of...
London’s live arts scene is heading into an especially dynamic winter, offering audiences an exciting mix of new writing, contemporary theatre and stand-up comedy. Among the highlights are productions that reflect the growing presence of South Asian talent on the UK stage — and an overall celebration of global creativity.
Urooj Ashfaq: How to...
A new bilingual children’s book, Gathiya Girl, is making waves this autumn with its vibrant mix of storytelling, cooking, and culture - bringing Gujarati heritage to life for the next generation.
Written by educator and bilingual learning advocate Divya Mistry-Patel (Dee), Gathiya Girl is more than just a storybook;...
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After the title track from Aanand L Rai’s Tere Ishk Mein, backed by Bhushan Kumar, captured hearts and continues to dominate music charts, the makers T-Series and Colour Yellow have now unveiled the film’s second song, Usey Kehna. Composed by the legendary A. R. Rahman, this latest song deepens the film’s...
Kerry James Marshall’s The Histories at the Royal Academy of Arts is not just an exhibition — it’s a reclamation. Spanning over four decades of work, it places Black figures at the very heart of Western art’s most canonical traditions, from Renaissance allegory to history painting, and asks what stories have been...
Friday night’s event at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room was far more than a club night. Azaadi: Sounds of Resistance combined music, history, and activism into a cohesive narrative that felt both urgent and celebratory. The evening showcased British South Asian talent — from Sarathy Korwar’s jazz-infused rhythms to Bobby Friction’s...
New rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fix dangerous homes.
Emergency hazards to be addressed within 24-hours under landmark changes.
Reforms are a legacy to two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died from prolonged exposure to mould.
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Out of all 115,489 Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) offences, only 4,228 (3.7%) of these cases involved “group-based contact offences” and only some of these would have involved Pakistani-heritage offenders.
BYLINE: Dr. Bernard Gallagher - Visiting Fellow, Connect Centre for International Research on...
From scuffed trainers to ‘bogcore’ and dresses buried underground, contemporary fashion has long embraced its dirty side. But what does this desire for decay tell us about ourselves and the state of fashion?
Opening in September 2025, the Barbican presents Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion, an adventurous new exhibition...
The Royal Academy of Arts presents A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, a group exhibition telling the story of Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee (1949–2015) through a constellation of people and places that informed her practice. For the first time, a body of Mukherjee’s work is shown alongside...
The BPA Lionesses Consortium brings together Yorkshire’s trailblazing women from the Winner’s Circle of the Business Power Awards 2025
From boardrooms and classrooms to courtrooms and community halls, a formidable new force has emerged: the’BPA Lionesses’ - a powerhouse of award-winning female leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers rewriting the rules of leadership and collaboration...
The Royal Academy of Arts presents the largest survey of celebrated American artist and Honorary Royal Academician Kerry James Marshall ever to be shown in Europe. Marking the artist’s 70th birthday, this major solo exhibition explores Marshall’s expansive career to date. Kerry James Marshall: The Histories features over 70 works, bringing together...
Dr. Nirmal Singh MBE and his wife, Mrs. Harmesh Kaur Sekhon, say they are honoured to receive the ‘Power Couple of the Year’ accolade at the Business Power Awards 2025, held at the Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford on 12th October 2025.
The awards, powered by Asian Express Newspaper, celebrated...
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Promotions kickstarted from Lucknow with a grand launch witnessed by thousands of fans, attended by Farhan Akhtar, Sukhwinder Singh, Narpat Singh Bhati ji, the real-life heroes, and families of martyrs
While the teaser and posters of Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios’ upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur gave...
“If I gave up - if other Muslim girls gave up - then attitudes would never change. We all need to be strong and show we’re worthy of what we’re doing.” - Aqsa Mushtaq
When Aqsa Mushtaq first kicked a ball around the streets of Bradford, she wasn’t...
The Bradford Hindu Council hosted its annual Diwali Awards Ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford.
The event brought together respected community leaders and guests from across the region to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light, unity and goodwill.
Dr Nirmal Singh Sekhon MBE attended...
(l) KORT Chairman, Chaudhry Mohammed Akhtar and Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, (r) Minister for Physical Planning and Housing, Azad Jammu and Kashmir at the 'Houses for Widows' key handover ceremony
Fully furnished homes are providing widows and their children not just shelter, but dignity, stability, and the hope of a brighter future
