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Pakistan’s finest honoured at the 9 th Hum Awards 2024

Image by  BizAsia Live Pakistan’s biggest television event in the UK, the 9th annual Hum Awards, took place on Saturday night at London’s Wembley Arena. The prestigious event hosted by Ahad Raza Mir & Ramsha Khan brought together the best of Pakistani entertainment for a night of glamour and recognition. The star-studded celebration of talent […]

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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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Apache Indian to be the headline act at the first-ever \’Best of India\’ event showcasing Indian culture in London

Image by Platform for Indian Democracy The Platform for Indian Democracy, an organisation that is uniting the British Indian community, is set to host the inaugural “Best of India” cultural ball on September 27th at Porchester Hall, London.  This unique event will celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of the British Indian community.  The evening will

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Leading Chai & Indian street food retail group comes to Islington

Image by Media House Global Following the successful launch of flagship stores in Marylebone, London, and Chorlton, Manchester, FiLLi is expanding across the UK.   A store has recently opened in the famous Curry Mile in Manchester, taking the FiLLi group to over 100 fast-casual stores across ten countries.  Its new outlet on Lever Street, Islington,

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Cambridge Regional College, ARTA and ChefOnline launch upskilling program for Indian and Bangladeshi communities chefs

Image by Media House Global The shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the annual Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK, which will take place this year on Sunday the 6th October at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.  ARTA 2024 is powered by

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