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Thousands of Sikhs gather in London to mark 40 th  Anniversary of the June 1984 Sikh Genocide

Image by iStock Around 25,000 Sikhs gathered together recently to mark the 40th anniversary of the June 1984 Sikh Genocide by marching through London and holding a Freedom Rally in Trafalgar Square.  The first march and rally took place in London 40 years ago on the 10th of June 1984.   Those gathered in Trafalgar Square were told […]

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New LLG President pledges to revolutionise the local government legal Landscape

Image by Asian Express In an historic move across the local government legal landscape, Aneeka Muneer (pictured above), Head of Litigation and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Calderdale Council, takes on her national appointment as the President of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG). Her landmark appointment as LLG’s first female Muslim President, heralds a new era

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Pakistani blockbuster released during Eid

Image by NQ  The much-anticipated Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning was released in cinemas over Eid. The Pakistani film is based on the classical Urdu-Persian novel Hamzanama’s character of Umro Ayyar, a thief and legendary warrior of Tilism-e-Hoshruba, from Dastan-e-Amir Hamza.  Amar, descendant of the legendary Umro Ayyar, a cunning warrior of Persian folklore, is a

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Shopkeeper returns to work months after horrific axe attack

Image by Nq A village shopkeeper is back at work months after he was struck with an axe during a robbery – an incident that prompted an outpouring of local solidarity.  Harpal Singh, the owner of the Londis convenience store in Chesham Bois, was seriously injured during a raid on the shop on February 22nd this year. Mr Singh, 45, was working the evening shift

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Cricketer only facing a six-week ban following racist incident

Image by Pixabay An Oxfordshire cricketer has only been given a six-week ban for using a racist word in a match against Berkshire – just weeks before a landmark report on racism in the sport The news follows a shocking report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket which found the sport still featured \”structural

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Indian cinematic epic records a massive advance in bookings in the US days before its Grand Release

  Upcoming sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is set to take global audiences on a cinematic journey like no other after amazing audiences with its brilliant trailer. An Indian cinematic marvel starring the biggest of Indian stars, the epic blends Indian mythology with science fiction, offering a narrative that transcends borders and interests global audiences. 

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Community group looks to challenge diversity issues in sport

Image by Nq A group which is aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in sport hosted a panel discussion which explored the challenges faced by grassroots clubs and participants. Sport Campaign Against Racism (SCAR) hosted the event at the Manningham Mills Sports & Community Association. It featured discussions which heard from both professional and grassroots perspectives

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Award-winning dog trainer has added to his list of accolades

Image by Newsquest An award-winning Bradford dog trainer whose skills started developing when he was just 10 years old has added to his collection of awards. Mudge Ali (pictured above), master trainer, founder, and director of Big Dog Fellas, which is based at Regina Mills, on Laurel Street, off Leeds Road, has gone from strength

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London burger chain hosts first of its kind football tournament

Image by Amigos  Amigos Burgers and Shakes has elevated its community involvement, transforming a beloved dining experience into an inspiring community event.  This past Sunday, the popular restaurant proudly sponsored and organized their first Amigos Cup in partnership with the Elite London Academy (ELA), demonstrating its commitment to supporting young talent and fostering a love

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Oxford University to return Hindu saint sculpture to India

Image by Martyn Hayhow/PA Oxford University is to hand back a 500-year-old bronze sculpture depicting Thirumangai Alvar, to India. A claim was made for the sculpture which had been on display at the university’s Ashmolean Museum through the Indian High Commission. Thirumangai Alvar was a Tamil poet and saint from south India. It is believed

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