British-American actress, Jiah Khan who starred in 2007 Bollywood film, Nishabd shook the film fraternity on 3rd June 2013 when she was found dead hanging in her Mumbai flat.
The case had been closed as a suicide death but Jiah Khan’s mother refused to believe this being the cause with a number of question marks over the initial investigation.
She was...
It may not come as a big surprise to you all, but yes, the Bollywood celebs are falling over each other trying to copy Hollywood stars once again.
Yes, in an original (not) attempt to lure fans into their world of gaining more popularity, Shah Rukh Khan has followed Ellen DeGeneres lead by creating his own Oscars-inspired selfie.
Mandira Bedi took...
This week Public Health England joins local businesses, pharmacies and public services to launch a pilot campaign in Wakefield to identify people with undiagnosed high blood pressure.
A new four-week campaign will encourage people aged 40 and over to visit one of over 50 blood pressure drop-ins set up across the area from 10 March, that make it convenient for...
A family from Bradford were speechless after they received news that their child had been offered a life-changing organ donation by a ‘complete stranger’ after an appeal in the Asian Express newspaper.
Eight-year-old, Zayna Fatima Iqbal, suffers from a condition called Global Developmental Delay, and was first featured in the paper during a visit to Martin House Children’s Hospice.
Little Zayna...
A recent press statement issued by a brother from the music group RDB, Manj Ral, announcing that he was going solo, has caused alarm across the music industry and bands loyal fanbase alike.
However, the youngest brother Surjeet Ral (better known as Surj RDB), has confirmed to the Asian Express during his recent visit to his hometown Bradford, that he...
For the past 30 years Skylord Travel has built up a reputation as one of the most trustworthy travel agents in the country, and with six offices nationwide, your perfect holiday could be right on your doorstep.
Established in 1983, the company has grown into a huge success, issuing more than 80,000 tickets a year and working with leading holiday...
Leeds fundraiser aims to conquer massive challenge
Syria may be more than 2,000 miles away from the United Kingdom yet that is not stopping a local runner from covering the distance - on foot and bike, in just 12 months.
Naheem Yacub, from Leeds, will run on average a marathon a week, whilst also completing a 1,000mile bike ride later this...
Runners ready to raise funds for Pakistan orphanage
A group of runners from a Bradford masjid will be taking on the city’s 10K challenge next weekend as they look to raise vital funds for an orphanage in Pakistan.
Team NADA will run alongside more than 1,500 other runners at the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10K on Sunday 16th March, fundraising for the...
Two-time world champion Amir Khan has lent his support to Chelsea’s Asian Star initiative as the club’s ground-breaking programme returns for a sixth year in May.
The former world champion and 2004 Olympic silver-medal winning boxer is amongst the most famous Asian sportsmen in the world and had no hesitation in giving his support to the project, designed to tackle...
Are you looking for the perfect wedding invitation that blends both a personal and professional touch? Look no further! Shaadi cards Bradford has a huge range of beautiful designs varied to suit everyone's unique taste.
With the price of cards starting from just 39p, everyone's pocket is welcome. Whether it’s invitations or favour boxes, the company takes pride in saying;...
Advanced aluminium monocoque mid-sized sports car announced by British carmaker
This week at the Geneva Auto Show, Jaguar confirmed that it will bring an all-new mid size sports sedan to production - the Jaguar XE.
The XE will be the first product from the new advanced aluminium architecture, which was showcased in the C-X17 concept car back in 2013, with global...
Asian Express caught up with Kangana and found out what made her take up the role in ‘Queen’
Sweet-faced Kangana Ranaut is known as Bollywood's fashionista, but while preparing for Vikas Bahl's film ‘Queen’, which releases in cinemas this week, her looks and designer clothes were the last thing on her mind.
Playing the role of a dumped girl in ‘Queen’,...
Doctor Who prequel star ‘can’t wait’ to get started
Doctor Who, one of the most iconic British television series’ in history, is set to welcome a new look later this year as its prequel, ‘A Wild Endeavour’ arrives on television screens.
The new show follows the adventures of the Doctor and the Master at a time before they became enemies and...
Bradford East MP, David Ward, has surveyed over 2,500 businesses in Bradford and discovered that a significant 36.22 per cent thought that leaving the EU would have direct negative effects for their company with an overwhelming 84 per cent of those surveyed believing that staying in the EU would be in Britain’s best interests.
The results from David’s business survey...
White Rose Shopping Centre has been providing an important stepping stone for two apprentices as they prepare for the next stage of their careers.
21-year-old Nathan Waters, from Kippax, and Chris Taylor, 20, from Bramhope, are approaching the end of their four-year electrical apprenticeships with engineering, IT and facilities services business NG Bailey, which provides on-site services at the shopping...
The remedy of Distress for Rent allows a landlord to enter a tenanted property and seize goods until any outstanding rent is paid. If the rent is not paid, then the landlord is entitled to sell the goods and use the proceeds to discharge the unpaid rent. This ancient remedy is frequently used by landlords to apply effective pressure...
Youth Councillors from E:merge, a youth charity based in Bradford, met together for a day with Desmond Henry, Rashid Khan, Damon Scully, three stars of the award winning documentary ‘Make Bradford British’.
Part of the day was spent considering what makes someone British; with all participants completing the 2014 citizenship test with varying results ensuing.
The youth councillors had the...
The young people who will represent Leeds on the UK Youth Parliament were announced last week, with new faces on board to lead the next generation.
The successful candidates were announced at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall, which was attended by elected members, Leeds Youth Council, youth services, schools and family and friends of the candidates.
In total three...
A Muslim fun-day, which was due to be held at Legoland Windsor this weekend, has been forced to be cancelled after far-right extremists targeted the event.
Racial tension was stirred after more than 1,000 Muslim families were due to attend a private event at the resort in Windsor, Berkshire, on Sunday 9th March.
The attraction received threatening phone calls, emails and...
