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Leeds Film Night returns for second year

Image by ReelN PR Following the success of last year\’s sold-out event, Leeds Film Night returns for its 2nd edition on 27th of March 2025 at Hyde Park Picture House, bringing together independent filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts for a night celebrating indie cinema spotlighting South Asian stories and work from the Leeds City Region. This year\’s edition is supported by the BFI, […]

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More than a quarter of Asian students who gamble at risk

Image by Pexels A report has found that more than one in four Asian students who gamble are in the problem gambling category. The fourth Annual Student Gambling Survey, commissioned by GAMSTOP and Ygam, revealed that \’23% of Asian students who gamble are at high risk\’ and \’36% at moderate risk of gambling harm\’. This

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One of the world’s biggest Bollywood shows in History to descend on the UK for national tour

Image by Bollywood Big One Details have been announced for a huge show featuring some of the biggest Bollywood stars on the planet. Co-op Live Manchester will host one of two UK dates for the \’Bollywood Big One\’ on Sunday, May 5. A day later n Bank Holiday Monday, the OVO Arena Wembley will welcome the event. Legendary

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Victims of domestic abuse take to the runway

Image by Simple PR 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,

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Manish Tiwari honoured Outstanding Contribution to British Asian Media

Image by Here and Now 365 Manish Tiwari (pictured above), founder of the largest independent multicultural marketing agency, Here & Now 365, was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to British Asian Media award at the recently held British Asian Media Awards 2025. The award was presented to him by H.E. Jovilisi Suveinakama, the High Commissioner

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Film Conclave 2025 opens submissions bridging UK investment & Global Indian Cinema

Image by Pasham Photography Film Conclave 2025, the premier UK-India co-production market, is now open for submissions.  This exclusive platform offers filmmakers a rare opportunity to showcase their projects to top industry professionals, financiers and distributors. Taking place on Monday 26th May 2025 at Skyline Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, London, the conclave is

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British Indian hotelier and philanthropist passes away at 82

Image by Joginder Sanger/The Bhavan Joginder Sanger (pictured above), a leading British Indian hotelier, has passed away in London, family sources said. He was 82. Sanger is said to have died surrounded by family on Friday night after being hospitalised following a stroke. The Jalandhar-born entrepreneur began his journey in the UK with a travel

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South Asian stars to shine at St George’s Hall

Image by Asian Express On 29 March, St George’s Hall in Bradford will host a spectacular concert that promises to be a landmark event for music lovers.  Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra and Bradford Festival Choral Society will present an unforgettable evening featuring two extraordinary works: the evening will begin with Reena Esmail’s ‘This Love Between Us’,

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