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Tributes flood in for inter-faith campaigner who has passed

Image by Reuters/One Voice Tributes have been paid to a charity worker and inter-faith campaigner whose work ‘epitomised the community spirit of Blackburn’. Hafez Sadiq Patel (pictured above) was one of Blackburn’s hardest-working and well-known volunteers and community workers who was at the forefront of a number of campaigns. In 2017, a picture of him comforting a […]

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Islamic school up for approval on former car park

Image by Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyya Foundation A decision is due on an application for a religious school for up to 200 students to be built on a 6,000sq/m site in Bolton. The Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyya Foundation is applying for planning permission for the site on Dinsdale Drive. According to the application for a religious

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Apache Indian headlines first-ever \’Best of India\’ event

Image by Platform for Indian Democracy Over 150 people attended the inaugural “Best of India” cultural ball at Porchester Hall, London.  The Platform for Indian Democracy, an organisation that is uniting the British Indian community hosted the ball to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of the British Indian community.    The evening showcased

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Debate sparked over India’s work culture following employee death

Image by Getty Images Following the death of 26 year old chartered accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil a few months ago, a major debate has been sparked regarding the workplace culture in India. Perayil’s parents said that the ‘overwhelming work pressure’ at her new job took a toll on their daughter’s health. Ernst & Young (EY),

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Driver who fled to Pakistan after killing cyclist jailed

Image by West Midlands Police A driver who fled the UK for four years after fatally striking a cyclist in Birmingham has been sentenced to six years in prison. Kashif Khan (pictured above), 28, from Parkhouse Drive, Birmingham, was behind the wheel of a grey BMW when he hit 59-year-old Andel Goulbourne on Washwood Heath

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Nazim Ali Foundation celebrates Islamic date by spreading love

Image by Asian Express In a heartfelt celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, the Nazim Ali Foundation hosted its second annual ‘Mawlid in the City’ initiative, spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. On the 12th of Rabi Al Awwal, which marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the foundation organised various charitable activities,

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India wins historic double team gold at FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024

Image by Aaron Chown/PA A teacher who was found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence after holding a placard at a pro-Palestine protest depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as coconuts has made a complaint to the CPS and police watchdog. Marieha Hussain (pictured above) denied the prosecution’s allegation that the placard

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Sukhpal Ahluwalia awarded Asian Business Person of the Year

Image by Asian Achievers Awards Serial entrepreneur Sukhpal Ahluwalia has been awarded Business Person of the Year at this year\’s prestigious Asian Achievers Awards. The award recognises Ahluwalia\’s role in building many of the country\’s largest businesses, including Euro Car Parts, Dominus and, most recently, GSF Car Parts. Now in its 22nd year, the Asian

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Prime Minister says the UK rejects ‘racists thugs’

Image by Peter Byrne/PA Sir Keir Starmer (pictured above) has vowed to cut immigration but rejected claims that the summer’s rioters were “one and the same” as people with legitimate concerns about migration. Addressing the Labour conference for the first time as Prime Minister, Sir Keir condemned the “violent thuggery” seen on Britain’s streets over

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Amir Khan & TV Doctor among the winners of 22nd  Asian Achievers Awards

Image by Asian Achievers Awards The 22nd Asian Achievers Awards brought together over 500 distinguished guests from around the world to celebrate the outstanding contributions of leading South Asians in the UK.  Hosted by former Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra and ITV newsreader Anila Dhami, the evening was a testament to the exceptional achievements within the

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