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UK Asian Film Festival announces theme and lineup for its 25th anniversary edition

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Still from the film \’Sanaa\’ released in 2022 (Image by UK Asian Film Festival) UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival outside India – has unveiled its programme for its 25th anniversary edition. Running at venues across London, Leicester and Glasgow from 4th – 14th May, UK Asian Film […]

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Is blood really thicker than water? Betrayals by families continue with honour killings on a rise

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Representational image courtesy Desi Blitz The recent case of 20-year-old Bradford student Somaiya Begum, who was being forced to marry against her will, and subsequently murdered by her own uncle, is a horrific reminder of the state of British Asian women in this country. Begum refused to marry a man in Pakistan which prompted Mohammed

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Food, family, and togetherness – Tilda makes Ramadan a celebration to remember

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Ramadan is the holy month of rejuvenation and reflection which brings with it moments of togetherness and sharing for families and friends. It is a special time of holy significance for 1.9 billion Muslims across the world and over 3.9 million in the UK. An eclectic mix of communities celebrate Ramadan in the UK including

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Asda promises to bring ‘taste happiness’ to your dinner tables this Ramadan

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As the holy month of Ramadan commences, kitchens are buzzing with preparations for Iftars and Suhoors. While home cooks are busy preparing for the holy month, they are also looking for recipe ideas to add a variety to their mealtimes. At ASDA, there is something for everyone, a wide range of brands and products, which

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Fans disappointed after several popular Bollywood songs vanish from Spotify

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Still from Bollywood film \’Kalank\’ (Image by Dharma Productions) Bollywood music fans have been left disappointed after several songs have reportedly vanished from the music streaming app – Spotify. According to Spotify, the old agreement with the owners of the songs has expired and it has not been able to reach an new agreement with

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Muslim Council of Britain calls upon the UK Government to scrap ‘cruel’ Anti-Refugee Bill

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Image by Refugee Action The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has called upon the Government to scrap its cruel ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ – widely known as the ‘Anti-Refugee’ or ‘Refugee Ban Bill’ – ahead of its second reading in parliament this month. The highly contentious Bill will remove protections from modern slavery and grant the

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Member of Belfast Asian Women’s Academy subjected to racial attack

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Image by Belfast Asian Women’s Academy The Belfast Asian Women’s Academy (BAWA) is made up of women from Asia who have now made Belfast their home. These women live and work in the city, and in their spare time, run sporting and cultural projects in conjunction with local women’s groups to allow a shared experience.

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UK based Hindi writers, teachers, journalists and organisations recognised for their contributions

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Hindi writer Kadambari Mehra (Image by Setu) On the occasion of World Hindi Day, High Commission of India, London has been honouring several UK based Hindi writers, teachers, journalists and organizations for their contribution to the Hindi language in the UK every year since 2006. With the approval of the High Commissioner of India, following

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Regulators issue advice to British Muslims on donating safely to registered charities

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Image by Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images Ramadan is a time of huge generosity among British Muslims, and the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as well as the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, make it especially important that their charitable contributions support good causes through registered charities. Regulators are therefore issuing advice to remind British Muslims

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Asda launches 150 new product lines for a ‘bigger and better’ Ramadan

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The Desi Doll Company’s innovative, bi-lingual soft plush talking Muslim dolls This year, Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store. As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers to find what they

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