Radio and television presenter Anita Rani (Image by the BBC) Popular presenter Anita Rani authors the story of the British Asian Bhangra music scene of the 1980s and 1990’s recapturing the boom period of when Britain reinvented the genre and became the global epicentre for Bhangra music across the world. The subsequent cultural, musical, and […]
Image by Sky News Professional boxer and Olympic medallist Amir Khan has been banned from all sport for two years following Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) after being found guilty of using ostarine, a Prohibited Substance, for a fight. On 19 February 2022, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) collected an In-Competition urine Sample from Khan, who retired in
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Fawziyah Javed (Image by EdinburghLive) A man who is accused of pushing his pregnant wife off Edinburgh’s popular tourist spot Arthur’s Seat showed no remorse after being told that she had died, a court heard. 29-year-old Kashif Anwar has denied all charges against him relating to murdering Fawziyah Javed, 31, in September 2021. She suffered
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Image by TheOLDSCHOOLGE1/Twitter Evil grooming gangs who target children and young women will be stamped out under new plans unveiled by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, 3 April. A new Grooming Gangs Taskforce will see specialist officers parachuted in to assist police forces with live child sexual exploitation and grooming investigations to bring more
Aatif Nawaz performing at the live comedy venue – The Glee Club Birmingham (Image by Instagram @aatifnawaz) By Swarupa Tripathy Aatif Nawaz is a true representation of success, having accomplished careers as an actor, writer, stand-up comedian, and cricket commentator. The 38-year-old, who is of Pakistani descent, has become a highly sought-after name in
Image by YouTube Popular YouTube star KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, has issued an apology for using the racist word “P***” in a video posted on the platform. The star was seen in a recent episode of Sidemen Sunday, taking part in a version of countdown with other members of the group.
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Image by Muslim Hands Sahro, a widow from drought-stricken Somalia, has eleven children. Each day is a struggle, living in a poor overcrowded shelter, no adequate water supply and little to no food. To support her family, Sahro works as a cleaner when work is available. During those days she can earn up to $3
Image by Develop Croydon The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that his flagship London Borough of Culture programme will return to the capital in 2025 and 2027. Boroughs are to be invited to bid for £1.35m to put on a spectacular year of world-class cultural events and put culture at the heart of
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Image by Human Appeal At a time when UK shoppers are feeling the pinch, Hellmann’s wants to offer families in need – whether observing Ramadan or not – the opportunity to enjoy Iftar meals without worry or waste. Working with UK charity Human Appeal, Hellmann’s will offer free ‘Iftar for All’ food parcels for those
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Image by Muslim Hikers/Huffpost Haroon Mota, who founded Muslim Hikers in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, has helped design a weatherproof prayer mat. The organisation promotes and encourages inclusivity in exploring the UK’s scenic outdoor spots. In the hopes that this will help Muslims enjoy their experiences in the great outdoors, Mota is moving forward
