Striving actor raises staggering £15,000 to fund his own movie in Sri Lanka
After standing outside Waterloo station for a month, a 23-year-old prospective actor managed to raise a significant £15,000 from the people who 'threw money' at him whilst he held a sign saying 'please support me'.
Kiran Rai, from Nottingham, was set to appear in an Indian film production...
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 up the next generation of fire-fighters.
Spearheaded by the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA), the training project was officially launched last year after a group of representatives flew out to the Punjab region for a fact...
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 of prey demonstrations and even an American SWAT team appearance.
Now in its fifth year, the free event is organised by the Sikh Youth Sports Foundation, and welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds to...
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’ in 2005, has been described by critics ‘as an actor who continuously understands how to play complex characters’. But Abhay, who recently broke-up with longtime girlfriend Preeti Desai, raised some eyebrows with his post on...
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 the time to say ‘thank you’ and nominate them for a British Asian Wedding Award.
The BAWAs have become one of the most prestigious annual events in the industry, celebrating the finest Asian wedding service providers...
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 and essential supplies to the many refugees arriving each day on the Greek island.
April Humble graduated with a Peace and Conflict Resolution degree from Leeds Beckett in 2012 and will be giving on-the-ground support later...
‘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 washed up on a Turkish beach, politicians in Bradford have been voicing their support for Britain to take in more refugees.
On Friday, Bradford West MP Naz Shah called on Prime Minister David Cameron to take...
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 week, has expanded its operations in a bid to help even more communities.
The Curry Circle, which initially launched in December 2013, launched its latest site in Keighley on Monday 24th August.
Having already served up over...
Fat Vat scheme set for wider roll out thanks to cash
A successful recycling project in Bradford is to be expanded into new areas across the city as the bio-fuel potential of waste cooking oil is harnessed and sewers are protected.
The ‘Fats to Fuels’ initiative is being led by the Karmand Community Centre, in Bradford Moor, with Yorkshire Water...
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 fundraiser is set to return to Roundhay Park later this month as running shoes are once again dusted off for charity.
Over £8,000 has been raised from the event over the past two years, with all...
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 his country and a West Yorkshire university last week.
Former President of Baghdad University and now Cultural Attaché at Iraq’s UK embassy, Professor Mosa Almosawe, visited the University of Huddersfield as part of a fact finding...
Showdown meeting results in change of leadership
A Bradford secondary school, rated as ‘requiring improvements’ by Ofsted inspectors back in 2013, has relieved its principal of her duties following a public meeting last weekend.
Jen McIntosh had lead Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College since 2011, yet following an assembly between students, parents, teachers and local councillors on Saturday, a decision...
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 of the Leeds West Indian Carnival returned for its 48th year.
Parading through Chapeltown, extravagant costumes, vibrant colours and sumptuous foods were all seen across the day of entertainment, sharing sights, sounds and scents from the...
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 victims in Pakistan last month as part of World Humanitarian Day.
The Human Relief Foundation opened up their online accounts to victims of recent natural disasters, enabling them to share their stories with the wider world.
Amongst...
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 month as melodious south Asian tunes are echoed throughout the city’s streets.
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has spent his life perfecting the musical art form and is internationally credited with advocating and ensuring the santoor is an...
Bradford’s Tasif Khan is less than one week away from the biggest fight of his career, as he prepares to face off against two time Commonwealth title challenger, Isaac Quaye, for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Flyweight Championship.
Fighting on the undercard of the highly anticipated Roy Jones Jr – Tony Moran bout, Khan will be hoping to...
Marathon man returns from injury to tackle 26-mile runs
Joginder Singh has been running marathons all his life, collecting over 300 medals which are proudly displayed on his custom built cabinet in his Bradford home.
However, earlier this year, the 63-year-old suffered ankle ligament damage and was forced to wear a cast for three months, forcing him off work and...
Contract extension ensures ‘great future’ for constructors
Nico Hulkenberg will be a Force India driver for at least another two years after the German put pen to paper on a new two year contract earlier this week.
The 28-year-old joined the constructors at the start of the 2014 campaign after previously representing the team in 2012.
His newly signed contract ensures he...
Rising stars clinch promotion to prem
Keighley RZM secured an incredible fourth Premier division title in a row last weekend as they once again proved they are the team to beat in the Quaid-e-Azam Cricket League.
Their eighth league title was secured after a convincing six wicket victory at Darulshafa (147-9) with big hitter Gulsheraz Ahmed hitting an unbeaten 78 on...
The sporting rivalry between countries has existed for a number of years like England against Germany in the football world-cup, Pakistan against India in cricket and China against Japan in the Olympics. Like all sports, International boxing rivalry also exists in boxing and on 21st November 2015 we shall witness the great Puerto Rico against Mexico rivalry.
Mexico and Puerto...
