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South Asian Brits win big at General Election

Image by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Four South Asian candidates, all of Pakistani origins, have secured seats in the British Parliament following the General Election on July 4th. This is a monumental moment for the British Asian community, as this victory shows the growing representation of ethnic minorities in UK politics.   Dr Zubir Ahmed, a […]

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Muslim artists get their work celebrated in documentary

Image by Ahseem Yousuf A former University of Bradford student has spotlighted five Muslim artists in a brand-new documentary.    Ahseem Yousuf (pictured above), a versatile film director known for his diverse portfolio, including Butchers Day, PONG, Northern Stories, and The Dying to Talk, has unveiled his latest masterpiece: Muslims of the Artworld. This documentary celebrates

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KORT to host fundraisers to give aid to Azad Kashmir

Image by Mohammed Akhtar The Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) will host four fundraising dinners throughout England in the upcoming weeks to raise money for its hospital in Azad Kashmir, which offers free treatment to those in need.   KORT was created by Choudhary Mohammed Akhtar and a group of friends after the devastating 2005 earthquakes

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BYITC Supermaths to host free exam preparation webinar for children in England

Image by BYITC International The British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths is proud to present a unique opportunity for students in England- a free entrance exam preparation webinar for the 11+ exam. This initiative aims to provide a comprehensive online session covering all exam aspects.  The webinar will be divided into two sections, one for

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Hamza Shaikh named Captain for England\’s U19 Team

Image by Warwickshire County Cricket Club Hamza Shaikh(picture above), a Warwickshire teenager, has been named and chosen to captain England\’s under-19 Test team.  Shaikh will lead the team in two Youth Test against Sri Lanka, one at Wormsley CC, High Wycombe, on the 8th to the 11th July, and the other at Cheltenham CC from

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Why the Asian Community needs to vote in the General Election

Image by Getty Images/Amr Bo Shanab With the General Election tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th, it is time to start preparing for who you vote for.  However, numerous people, especially South Asians, in the UK are choosing not to vote for many reasons: being unsure who to vote for, feeling unheard or unseen by elected representatives,

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Mustafa the Poet announces lineup for London edition of Artists For Aid in support of Palestine and Sudan

Image by Anthony Sinclair Artists for Aid takes place this Thursday, July 4th, at London’s Troxy from 7pm to 11pm.  The event is held in collaboration with War Child UK, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated towards the charity’s response plan in Gaza and Sudan.   Artists For Aid is a humanitarian aid collective

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Top Indian athletes take to the court as Wimbledon 2024 has kicked off

Image by Elisa Wimbledon 2024 began earlier this week on July 1st, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz kicking off the competition with a match against Mark Lajal on Centre Court. The competition will last for two weeks, with the final taking place on July 14th.   It\’s a moment of pride for India as several Indian

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