Best-selling Indian author Amish Tripathi has released his much anticipated fifth book, Sita: Warrior of Mithila
The book re-imagines the life of the Hindu goddess from the epic Ramayan.
With four million copies in print, the former banker, who has successfully turned centuries-old mythological tales into bestselling works of fiction, is one of the highest selling Indian authors writing in English.
Written...
Best-selling book writer Billy Bob Buttons visits primary school and gives them a “WOW” experience
Award-winning, best-selling children’s author Billy Bob Buttons helped improve writing skills as he spent a day with pupils at St Matthew’s CE Primary School, Bradford.
The day was one of a number of “Wow!” experiences the school has provided in Reading, Writing, Science and Maths, and...
A new three year programme to tackle the migration crisis will help reduce the number of people risking the perilous Central Mediterranean route to Europe, and get humanitarian support to those in desperate need, Prime Minister Theresa May will announce at the European Council on Friday.
Speaking at the European Council in Brussels, the Prime Minister will confirm details of...
The Party Wall etc Act 1996 (“the Act”) provides a framework for preventing or resolving disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.
A building owner wishing to start works covered by the Act must give the adjoining owner notice in a set way. Adjoining owners can agree or disagree with what is proposed. Where...
Fundraising hero Nazim Ali slam-dunked it again this year for the Jane Tomlinson ‘Run For All Hull 10K’ – all under the hot sun at 28 degrees and all whilst fasting.
The Hull 10K marked it’s eighth year on Sunday 18th June, with a record number of 5000 runners braving the sun –baked-day. Nazim, who Asian Express have fondly...
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Gemma Chan, Anthony Hopkins
Director: Michael Bay
Genre: Action/Adventure
Cert: 12A
Release Date: 23/06/2017
Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Now, it's up to the unlikely alliance of Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), Bumblebee, an English...
How Pakistan went from zeros to heroes and the story of how they lifted the Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket has shocked the world of cricket by dismantling their fierce rivals India to unexpectedly lift the ICC Champions Trophy following their 180-run victory in the final.
Going in to the showpiece tournament held in England, which sees the top eight teams in...
“Pretty comes in all different shapes and sizes”
Being plus size is nothing new. However, a beauty pageant in India broke the mould by hosting their first beauty pageant for the more ‘voluptuous woman’.
With only a criteria of a 34-inch waist and age between 21 and 40 years, this was certainly a chance for Indian women to show off...
Yorkshire company doubles production of ‘healthy’ chapati flour with low GI suitable for diabetics
“Spelt and Rye are one of the oldest cultivated grains”
A Yorkshire company is leading the game as a supplier the finest commodities and innovative ingredients, is to double production of its chapati flours.
In what the West Yorkshire company - Eurostar Commodities, calls a massive trend toward...
Witnesses of mosque attack says the white man screamed “I've done my bit!" after ploughing car into worshippers killing one and injuring ten
One man dead as van hit worshippers leaving north London mosque
Police called at 12.20am to reports of a vehicle striking pedestrians in Seven Sisters Road
Van driver, 48, allegedly said "I did my bit"
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Abdel-Qader Abu Ajameyah has retaken his high school exams after being forced to drop his studies when he was younger
The Palestinian and his family were forced to flee their home due to war in 1948, meaning he was unable to get his diploma which he is now insistent getting after all these years.
Abu Ajameyah, a retired food salesman...
A nationwide campaign to mentor and publish new writers from under-represented communities is now open for applications.
WriteNow – a project launched by Penguin Random House, aims to find exceptional unpublished writers that are under-represented in books and publishing. This includes writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, writers who come from LGBTQ or BAME communities, or writers with a disability.
It...
Musical princess plays 52 tunes
A three-year-old youngster from Beeston is adding more tunes to her repertoire on a daily basis as her extraordinary ability continues to grow.
At the ripe age of two, Laasya’s capacity to grasp information was noticed when she was reciting Sanskirt poetry to the amazement of her parents, which lead them to introduce her to music.
Jithender...
All stall holders at Leeds Kirkgate Market are being given a temporary 20% reduction in rent to allow them to invest in their businesses and help contribute to the market’s long-term viability.
However Abdul Intizar, manager of Maya Hair and Cosmetics, believes the reduction is not enough: “The reduction is only temporary so isn’t going to make much difference. It...
Zaher Somani
A tax fraudster former magistrate and his brother have been ordered to repay a total of £443,190 or face prison.
Zaher Somani, 58, of Quorn, was jailed for tax fraud and money laundering in 2015, after a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation found he lied about his...
Dr Paul Sabapathy who broke new ground when he became the first non-white Lord-Lieutenant in its 550-year history has been honoured by Her Majesty for a third time.
Now a Trustee of renowned housing charity Bournville Village Trust, Dr Sabapathy was awarded the Companion of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
He has been presented with...
A tax fraudster former magistrate and his brother have been ordered to repay a total of £443,190 or face prison.
Zaher Somani, 58, of Quorn, was jailed for tax fraud and money laundering in 2015, after a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation found he lied about his income and hid the profits from his two Loughborough taxi companies in...
With such huge numbers visiting LBA mean the month of June has the potential to be the busiest month in the airport’s history.
These numbers come only a few weeks after staff and passengers were evacuated after a suspicious package was found which is testament to people travelling that they continue as normal.
In the last 12 months LBA were statistically...
An awareness drive to educate people about the UK’s biggest genetic blood disorder has been launched in Leicestershire and the East Midlands to coincide with an international campaign.
Resources have been made available to educate people and raise awareness of sickle cell disease ahead of World Sickle Cell Day, which takes place on Monday, 19th June.
The condition is a genetic...
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has been appointed as Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. His responsibilities also include the Overseas Territories and the Caribbean.
Speaking following his appointment, Lord Ahmad said: “I am honoured to have been appointed and look forward to representing the UK’s interests across the world.
“It will be a...
