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North London TV star shares her fascinating success story

Image by Mehreen Baig North London-based teacher turned presenter Mehreen Baig’s claim to fame was very unexpected for her. She had posted a blog post online which gained a lot of traction and she eventually became a part of a BAFTA Award winning show. The 32-year-old British Pakistani, who was born in Hackney, has admitted […]

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Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma to travel to the UK to shoot ‘Chakda Xpress’

 Image by Matthew Donnelly ‘Chakda Xpress’, a film starring Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, is set to be shot in India and the UK. The Clean Slate Filmz produced film is based on the life of Indian international cricketer and former Indian national women’s cricket team captain – Jhulan Goswami. Sharma will be returning to the

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Edinburgh GP sentenced to four years in jail after raping a student nurse

 Image by Matthew Donnelly A doctor of Indian origin who raped a student nurse has been sentenced to four years in jail by the High Court in Edinburgh. 39-year-old Manesh Gill, contacted the woman on a dating app and then lured her to a hotel room in Stirling after they met. He then proceeded to

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Three men arrested on suspicion of robbing boxing champion Amir Khan

 Amir Khan with his wife Faryal Makhdoom (Image by BBC/Chatterbox Media) After an incident that left former boxing world champion Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom shaken in April this year, arrests have finally been made. 35-year-old Khan was robbed at gunpoint after being approached by two men outside the Sahara Grill in Leyton who

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Group of women celebrate Indian weavers by wearing sarees at the Royal Ascot

In a welcome celebration of Indian weavers, a group of more than 1000 fashionable women of South Asian heritage wore sarees at the Royal Ascot this year, a horseracing event known for its elite attendees which include fashionistas showcasing their sense of luxurious style and fashion. Dr Dipti Jain, who was one of the attendees,

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The winners of the London Curry Awards 2022 are revealed

The Holiday Inn Brentford played host to The London Curry Awards 2022, which was a celebration of local businesses, where winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public. The awards held on Monday June 20, recognised the hard work, determination, impeccable service and

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Hajj pilgrims face further confusion after new lottery system introduced

Many frustrated pilgrims who won the ‘Hajj Lottery’ under the new system recently introduced for the pilgrimage are now cancelling their journeys due to lack of transparency and skyrocketing prices on a newly launched website. People have been reported suffering from ‘panic attacks, anxiety and stress’ due to the new system that was introduced through

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Masterchef judge shocks Indians with his statement about Chicken Tikka Masala

Image by Tina Smigielski Glasgow-born former chef and TV star Jock Zonfrillo, who is currently appearing on television as a judge on ‘Masterchef Australia: Fans & Favourites’ recently made headlines when he revealed that Chicken Tikka Masala, one of the most popular Indian dishes the world over, was invented in Glasgow. In an interview with

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Dialled In 2022 set to take place in London to promote South Asian artists

Image by Dialled In Instagram Dialled In music festival is making its way to London this year to promote and shine the spotlight on talented British Asian musicians who have remained underrepresented in the UK music industry since time immemorial. Tickets for the event are currently on sale online and will take place on 10

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