News
Singing Chef in Bradford: Pakistan’s renowned TV chef arrives in the city for the World Curry Festival
After a successful event where the team of the World Curry Festival took Bradford to Malaysia earlier this year, the event is all set to sizzle up tasty delights at Bradford’s iconic Lister Park.
This week Yorkshire welcomed one of Pakistan’s growing talents – Chef Aamir Iqbal, who has travelled from Karachi to take centre stage at the festival which...
Channel 4’s documentary titled ‘Muslim Drag Queens’ faces backlash and accusations of ‘showing up’ an entire community
Khusray or heejray (homosexuals, transgenders or bisexuals) are common sight in India, Pakstan and Bangladesh, but many Muslims have bitterly criticised Channel 4 for it’s recent documentary titled ‘Muslim Drag Queens.’
The documentary, which followed the lives of three gay Asian drag queens and...
Nana Patekar: “I learnt acting from the hunger and humiliation I faced at 13-years-old”
“For me there can be no fragrance better than that of a chapatti.”
A stubborn and harsh looking man from the outside, Nana Patekar, has always enthralled and demanded the attention of the audiences with the delivery of his dark, cynical and wry attitude through the roles...
“Please come in bright colours coz you're not coming to mourn my death but to celebrate my life!!”
A former singer and model from Ilford in London, lost her battle with cancer recently but before that, she wrote her last Facebook post that has been called inspiring.
Seema Jaya Sharma, 37, from north London who battled cancer for six years died...
First stage of Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo project to be developed by video game giants
Following the sale of the 450th and final Veyron earlier this year, Bugatti is embarking on a new chapter in its history, which is to reach its climax with the presentation of the next Bugatti super sports car.
The first stage in the process will...
For over a decade, one jeweller in Bradford has continued to raise the benchmark for services in the gold industry as Cha Cha Jewellers provide traditional and bespoke designs to an every growing clientele.
Whether you are looking for a special gift for that special someone, a piece of jewellery for a wedding day, or just a little treat for...
In the sweltering summer heat, the humidity that makes it difficult to breathe and when there is a daily struggle all year round to put food on the table, millions of Muslims across the globe were fasting during the holy month of Ramadan this year.
Fasting in some cases for over 16 hours a day, many still have to...
Only one luxury car rental company in Dewsbury can boast a fleet of vehicles as expansive and exclusive as any other across the county, as Fairway Prestige continue to ‘drive’ the industry forward.
Luxury prestige motors, convertibles, performance and four-wheel drive vehicles, are all available for your hire at the well established business, where you are always spoilt for choice.
No...
A buffet experience fit for Kings and Queens
Whether you want a selection of famous Indian dishes, some mouth-watering Chinese food, or a taste of Italian, Bradford’s Royal Taj restaurant has something to please your palette.
Since officially opening their doors just six weeks ago, the iconic venue on Manningham Lane has welcomed in hundreds of visitors, eager to try...
Prime Minister vows to provide resettlement to thousands more Syrian refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Friday that the UK will ‘do more’ to help the millions of Syrian refugees after increased pressure was put on him following the much-circulated image of a dead Syrian toddler lying on a Turkish beach.
Speaking in Lisbon, Mr Cameron accepted that the migration...
Your city centre childcare solution
Every parent wants their child to receive the expert care they fully deserve yet finding a nursery with dedicated staff, stimulating facilities and an accessible location is not always the easiest of tasks.
Thankfully for families in Bradford, Tiny Tots not only ‘tick all the boxes’ but also bring a new level of childcare to...
The disparity in the remuneration of female actors versus the male actors in India has now attracted a reaction from Katrina Kaif. She says the industry is yet to see enough female-driven films, which can help them ask producers for a certain fee upfront.
The ‘Bang Bang!’ actress, who has worked with other A-listers such as Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir...
Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says he is co-producing ‘Titli’ as he couldn't have directed it with the "intensity, talent and vision" as his protege Kanu Behl, who's making his directorial debut with the film.
This is the first time that Banerjee has produced a film for his assistant director.
"Unfortunately, I couldn't have bettered Kanu's intensity, talent and vision. So this was...
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says though the Hindi film industry churns out the largest number of films, there is one thing that it lacks – pulling in revenues that they deserve.
"The film world of our nation produces the largest number of films in the world and of this we are proud
“But we do not produce the revenues that they deserve......
Bond girls descend upon Leeds restaurant celebrating iconic movie franchise
A world of James Bond was unleashed upon the Docks in Leeds last weekend as a unique exhibition showcased and explored the stories, design and styling of the world's most influential and iconic movie brand.
The backdrop of the Leeds dockside with its barges, coupled with the grand impressive scale...
Members of mosques across Bradford have been among the first supporters of a new initiative to fund care at the local Marie Curie Hospice.
The ‘Pay for a Day’ initiative encourages individuals and businesses to donate or fundraise £5,562 to cover the running costs of the hospice for an entire day of their choice. The donation supports people living with...
A selection of the cricket world’s most recognised name’s, from the past and present, will pad up and head to the crease for a very special T20 next month.
The inaugural Cricket for Heroes match up will take place at the iconic Kia Oval on Thursday 17th September, raising money for national charity – Help for Heroes.
A Rest of the...
A buffet experience fit for Kings and Queens
Whether you want a selection of famous Indian dishes, some mouth-watering Chinese food, or a taste of Italian, Bradford’s Royal Taj restaurant has something to please your palette.
Since officially opening their doors just six weeks ago, the iconic venue on Manningham Lane has welcomed in hundreds of visitors, eager to try...
For over ten years, Prity’s Hair and Beauty Salon has been at the forefront of the beauty industry, developing a revolutionary product line whilst delivering skincare treatments to clients from across the country.
Today, the brand is one of the most recognised in the city with the ever-expansive range of 100% natural skincare products, continuing to lead the business’ rapid...
Bradford celebrates Pakistan Independence Day
A nonagenarian from Pakistan, who set up his first business in Bradford almost 50 years ago, has been honoured with a prestigious award for his ongoing work in the city.
97-year-old Fazaldin Farooqi was awarded the Rashid Awan Lifetime Achievement Award last week from the Pakistan Society of West Yorkshire (PSWY) to coincide with Pakistan Independence...





















