When you think of the name Jassi Sidhu you're automatically taken back to the heydays of modern UK Bhangra.
The foot thumping heart pounding tracks from the 2000's when UK Bhangra music ruled the airways. A time when you danced from 'Veer Ji' to 'Ki Kehneh' wherever you were across the world.
Now 2017 see's Toronto's celebrity DJ, DJ K Square...
“The version of history portrayed in Attenborough’s seminal film ‘Ghandhi.’ But now if you look at the evidence, that is a very one-sided interpretation.”
The 1947 Partition of India has always been part of Gurinder Chadha’s life, despite growing up in West London.
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, 13 years after the controversial Mountbatten Plan struck a jagged line through...
Did Doris wake you up several times last night, too? Storm Doris is ravaging the UK and the thought of going outside couldn’t be further from our minds.
Forget getting dressed up and going out for dinner. Forget trailing around the supermarket before cooking for hours. The 23rd February is National Toast Day – what better dish to keep you...
Iceland’s president Guðni Th. Jóhannesso has been forced to go on record and confirm that he has no plans to ban pineapple as a pizza topping.
It’s 2017, and when a political newsflash comes through to our phones there’s not much that can surprise us these days...until news hit the net that Guðni wanted to ban pineapple from one of...
Meet Ayesha Nayyar, Specialist Solicitor with over 20 years of legal experience. She is Principal Solicitor at Nayyars Solicitors and together with her team of dedicated lawyers she can help answer any of your legal queries.
Each issue she will be answering all your questions about family, immigration, personal injury and writing a will. Email them to ayesha.nayyar@nayyarssolicitors.co.uk or call...
Manny Pacquiao has lined up his next opponent, announcing he is negotiating an upcoming fight with Amir Khan.
A date and location for the bout are still to be determined, but Pacquiao said recently his next fight would take place in the United Arab Emirates.
That was contrary to a supposed deal for the Filipino to defend his welterweight title against...
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Genre: Romance/Drama
Release date: 24/02/2017
“Rangoon” is an epic love story, taking a beautiful film star from the film sets of 1944 Bollywood to the jungles of the India-Burma border, where she must entertain the English and Indian troops.
In the midst of battles and betrayals, Julia (Kangana Ranaut) falls in love...
“The only limit is your imagination”
Aston Martin marks the 87th Geneva International Motor Show with a significant trio of major debuts.
In addition to being the global motor show debut of the acclaimed new Vanquish S – the most powerful and dynamic iteration of Aston Martin's Super GT – the British luxury brand is also proud to announce the European...
Nitin Ganatra supports new Midlands campaign driving awareness of persistent tummy troubles as possible signs of cancer
In the Midlands around 55,800 people are diagnosed with cancer each year and around 26,100 die of the disease
Key findings from a new regional survey reveal that few people would see their GP if they had persistent tummy troubles – a potential...
And so, it was announced. Much-loved all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi says he has quit international cricket and will just focus on playing Pakistan Super League for the next two years.
"I have said goodbye to international cricket," Afridi revealed in a press conference in Sharjah on 19th February, soon after his 28-ball 54 runs nearly pulled off victory for...
Pakistan landlocks Afghanistan
In the wake of the bloody suicide bombings at a shrine in Pakistan killing 88 worshippers, the country has hit back hard at Afghanistan by land-locking it out.
Authorities shut down a second key border into Afghanistan at Chaman in southwest Baluchistan, halting trade supplies to the neighbouring country, increasing tension between the two.
Pakistan is determined to pressure Kabul in...
What inspires you?
A seat means you get one more chance, one more year, to play the fame Game; but seats have to be earned on this bus - and the price of a ticket is, simply, success. I need to be careful and work very hard to get a seat on that bus. A new set of movies will release every year,...
Born in Punjab and brought up in the UK Bhupi Pabla, with her powerful voice and confidence she is ready to make a bang in the music industry with her upcoming projects.
Graduating with BSc (Hon) Business Information Systems, Bhupi has performed in front of Bollywood legends such as Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik and Anupam Kher as a finalist of...
Asian mum in the bridal industry puts together valuable “pocket guide” on how to plan the big day
As a British Asian working mother and business entrepreneur Gurj Bancil is passionate about her culture. A few years back Gurj realised customs and traditions have always been an important part of every religion and culture.
Born and raised in the midlands...
Star Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon
Director: Peter Berg
Cert: 15
Release Date: 24/02/2017
Mark Wahlberg stars as a police sergeant on the trail of the Boston Marathon bomber in this thrilling real-life action-drama.
On 13 April 2013, America was rocked by one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent memory when brothers Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev detonated two bombs...
Panjabi Hit Squad announces the first release as a part of their forthcoming EP, ‘Divas’.
The song ‘Boohey Barian’ featuring Blory has an infectious beat, sweet vocals and a catchy melody that shows all the signs of becoming a massive hit and perfectly in time for the season of love.
Originally brought to fame by Hadiqa Kiani and Naseebo Laal, the...
Just two months after surgery, a father-of-four took on the ‘tallest’ challenge yet” as he ventured up Mount Snowdon for charity.
Parvez Hussain, who has torn up the track doing a number of marathons, 10ks and triathlons in the past, completed the mammoth climb in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice and the Give a Gift initiative.
After suffering a leg injury...
Thousands turned out for the funeral of “kind-hearted” Leeds teenager, Irfan Wahid, who was stabbed to death last week.
Members of the Asian community in and around Harehills called for the support of people in “this very difficult” time for Irfan’s family.
16-year-old Irfan Wahid - fondly known as Iffy - was stabbed during an incident in Harehills Lane at about...
Bradford 17-year-old, who hailed MP Jo Cox’s murderer a ‘f***ing legend’ walks free from court despite making explosive pipe-bomb in bedroom
Jury clears him of engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism
He was handed a three-year Youth Rehabilitation Order despite having Nazi memorabilia and Swastika flags in his bedroom
Readers of Asian Express have...
