Abhishek Bachchan excited to see his wife’s comeback on big
Aishwarya Rai is making her comeback on the silver screen with Sanjay Gupta's highly-anticipated film 'Jazbaa'.
Aishwarya who was last seen on the big screen in the 2010 film 'Guzaarish', and took a break to have a baby, has stayed away from the cameras as much as possible.
In November 2011,...
There is a lot of controversy surrounding Amir Khan’s box-office hit ‘PK’ and though the film has become one of the biggest earners in India, the negative comments on the film keeps pouring in.
The Rajkumar Hirani film has evoked discussion and Aamir Khan feels that the motive of the movie was to spark off healthy debates and discussions. Though...
Actress Bipasha Basu, who just turned 35 (and looks great), considers herself to be very blessed and says her friends and family have made her feel on top of the world.
"I am the most blessed girl in the world! My loved ones make me feel like a Princess," the star tweeted.
Bipasha, who celebrated her birthday on 7th January described...
In the wake of the terrorist attack, where gunmen in Paris killed 12 people, many Muslim clerics across the globe quickly condemned the attack and said there was no acceptable justification for the killings.
It was a signal from some of the Islamic world's strictest voices that cartoons lampooning the Prophet Muhammad in the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo were not...
Arbaaz Khan, who is producing ‘Dolly Ki Doli’ is extremely happy with how things have panned out.
"Sometimes when you start making a film you are excited initially, but then you could get disappointed as it may not shape the way you wanted it to. But I am pretty satisfied with ‘Dolly Ki Doli’.
“In fact, the final product is looking...
Candlelit dinner and presents handed out this winter
A very special dinner was served up to Leeds’ homeless population last month as a three-course upmarket meal was brought to those most in need this winter.
Since July 2012, generous volunteers have been giving up their own time, on the final Friday of each month, bringing and giving out food, whilst speaking...
Bradford’s renowned International Grand Mawlid is set to take place this weekend as thousands of people celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
On Sunday 18th January, from 12pm until late, Bradford’s Al-Jamia Suffa-Tul-Islam Grand Mosque, on Horton Park Avenue, will be hosting the annual celebration and procession, spreading the true message of Islam - of peace, love and tolerance.
For...
Yorkshire’s biggest photocake served up by Asian Express
The Asian Express New Year’s Bash drew in some of the biggest talents from around the world last month yet the ‘sweetest’ surprise of all perhaps came in an even tastier form altogether.
A mammoth cream cake, measuring 54inch by 30inch (or 1,620 square inch), was unveiled on the night with the bespoke...
Shraddha Kapoor doesn't believe in New Year resolutions as she believes that it puts a lot of pressure on her.
"The only change I can see is that I will be writing 2015 like everybody. I believe in going with the flow and don't like getting stressed up with New Year resolutions," says Shraddha, who was delighted to have spent...
Special praise for high-flying Keighley kids
Children and staff at a Bradford pre-school had another reason to celebrate over the festive period after receiving a perfect report from Ofsted.
Highfield Community Pre-School, located on Drury Lane, Keighley, impressed across all areas when inspectors visited last year, claiming the highest rating of ‘Outstanding’ in every category.
Based in the Highfield Centre since 2004,...
Conversation tests welcomed by association chief
Drivers across Bradford are being told they will face some extra English lessons this year if their linguistic skills don’t pass the grade with the city council.
The announcement was made in a report released earlier this month, with Bradford Council proposing tougher tests to ensure the city’s cabbies are able to hold conversations with...
Leeds fundraiser finishes UK to Syria challenge
After 365 days of exhaustive running and cycling, Naheem Yacub has finally completed his ‘2,313 miles in 2014’ challenge.
Setting himself the target of completing the distance, the equivalent of travelling from the UK to Syria, in aid of charity, the fundraiser from Leeds finally reached his target last weekend at the Lancashire half-marathon.
Battling...
South Asian community recognised in annual Honours List
For most people, an inclusion on the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List would be considered a once in a lifetime opportunity but for one Bradford resident, her second entry is just as special as her first.
Adeeba Malik, deputy chief-executive of charity QED-UK, was named on 2015’s prestigious list for her services as...
Enterprising students reach final in business contest
A group of budding entrepreneurs from a local college have been showcasing their business-savvy skills this week as they progressed to the final of a nationwide competition.
Students from Kirklees College, who attend the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, have reached the last stage of the Jessops Cannon Challenge, and will go head to head...
Local sitarist returns with exciting band
A group of talented musicians will be performing in Leeds for the first time this week as cultures are brought together in the city for a very unique performance.
The band, known as Project 12, comprises of 11 young British musicians from diverse backgrounds, aged between 20 and 30-years-old, who all share the artistic ambition...
Exciting art show arrives at local museum
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema legacy will launch at a Dewsbury Museum this weekend bringing a touch of South Asian history to West Yorkshire.
The ‘Legacy of Indian Cinema Art’, or ‘LOICA’, drew in large crowds when it was shown briefly for a day at the Batley Festival last year with...
The development of Leeds’ latest Masjid is in its third stage and ahead of schedule as the efficiency of Ontime Construction, and support of the Masjid-e-Quba, prove to be a winning combination.
In just one month, the development has taken huge strides forward with all the internal walls now in place as well as the roof structure.
External walls are expected...
Gujarati poet pens his name at the top
One man’s passion for writing was acknowledged from the other side of the world last month as a Batley resident was awarded a top literary award, all the way from India.
Ahmad Gul, poet and chairman of the Gujarati Writers Forum (GWF), was given the Gujarat Darpan Award for his collection of short...
A Bengaluru-based artist Vidushini Prasad has decided to sue the family of actor and BJP functionary Shatrughan Sinha, claiming that the image of Ganesha printed on the wedding invites of his son Kush was lifted from her collection without permission.
Kush Sinha's wedding with Taruna Agarwal, the daughter of a prominent NRI family from London, was held in Mumbai on...
After wrapping up a stupendous innings on the cricket pitch, master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is ready to make a splash on the film scene.
He will star as himself in a biopic to be released later this year.
The yet untitled feature, conceived by Mumbai-based production company called 200 Not Out has been in the works for over a year, in...
