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Councillors have criticised WhatsApp messages sent to Muslims in Blackburn

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Image by Photo by Anton Messages naming people who have supposedly \’left Islam\’ have been described as ‘dangerous and malicious’. A series of texts have been forwarded on WhatsApp amongst Muslims in Blackburn which name a number of people, who are accused of being ‘apostates’ – someone who renounces their religious or political beliefs. The unsubstantiated claims, against […]

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Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Honoured at Leeds Civic Ceremony

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A high achieving entrepreneur, who arrived in the UK from Malawi more than 47 years ago, has been honoured during a special Civic Reception hosted by Leeds City Council this month.  Nazir Ahmed, alongside his wife and business confidant, Razia Ahmed, was officially recognised for their outstanding contribution to the City through The Parklane Group

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BYITC marks International Women\’s Day with launch of SheRise Scholarship to aid female students in India

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To mark International Women\’s Day today, Dr Rashmi Mantri, founder and chief executive of the British Youth International College (BYITC), has launched a new scholarship programme to assist underprivileged girls in her hometown of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India. The programme was announced during her recent visit to India. The SheRise Scholarship – Empowering Dreams, Transforming Lives will benefit the town\’s

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Amal Ghosh exhibition being presented at the Broadway Gallery

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The Broadway Gallery will present an exhibition of paintings by the late artist and educator Amal Ghosh (1933 – 2022) until the 6th of April. A symposium, Indian & South Asian Artists in Britain will take place at the Broadway Gallery on Tuesday 26 March 2024. It will explore the importance and impact of other

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Halal meat supplier prepares for the launch of their newest store in Old Kent Road

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Tariq Halal is preparing to launch its latest branch on Old Kent Road on Wednesday, the 27th of March. Located at 282-286 Old Kent Road, customers who visit the store on the launch day can take advantage of an amazing range of exciting in-store offers.  Old Kent Road will be the 25th outlet that the

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Cancer patients and survivors take to the runway

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In its much anticipated annual return on 8th March, (International Women’s Day); The Fashion Brunch, established by Anisha Vasani (Creative Director) has yet again proved consistent with its execution of celebrating women with challenged differences.  The Fashion Brunch has extraordinarily deviated from the established norms of fashion shows and beauty pageants, congregating women from different

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A new opportunity for Scottish South Asian artists is being supported by leading Scottish South Asian screen talent

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National Theatre of Scotland is delighted to announce a new short film commission opportunity for South Asian artists including those with mixed heritage, specifically those based in Scotland. The short film will be executive produced by Uzma Mir, a leading Scottish Asian screen producer.  The panel includes two celebrated members of the South Asian creative community in Scotland, screenwriter and director Raisah Ahmed and actor,

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Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ receives glowing reviews from Bollywood icons

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After a decade-long hiatus from directing, veteran writer-director Kiran Rao has made a comeback with \’Laapataa Ladies,\’ (Lost Ladies) a film that combines humour and social commentary.  Presented by Jio Studios, \’Laapataa Ladies\’ (Lost Ladies) is produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande, starring Atishay Jain Akhil, Shivam Ghawariya, Nitanshi Goel, Ravi Kishan, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Nitanshi Goel and Chhaya Kadam the film is set to release in UK

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Inspire Awards are set to shine a spotlight on Young Achievers across the UK

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Young people aged from 5 to 17 who excel in what they do, regardless of their background, will be celebrated in the second year of an exciting awards programme to be held at the UK Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London on Tuesday the 30th of April. The annual Inspire Awards 2024 follow on from the

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