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Bradford cardiologist wins prestigious national training award

Image by Bradford Teaching Hospitals Dr Jiv Gosai (pictured above), a Bradford-based consultant has been rewarded a prestigious national awards that has recognised his exceptional contributions through his resident doctor training. Dr Jiv Gosai, consultant cardiologist at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, received the “Best UK Trainer of the Year Award” for electrophysiology (EP) […]

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Asian Green politician claims party purges gender-critical voices

Image by X/@doctorpallavi A former Green Party health spokesperson has accused the party of shifting away from its core values and trying to silence members with gender-critical views. Dr Pallavi Devulapalli, a general practitioner and local councillor in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, was expelled from the Green Party this month.  She claimed her removal

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Saira Ali becomes first person of colour to named President Elect of the Landscape institute

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a significant milestone for the UK’s landscape sector, Dr Saira Ali FLI (pictured above) has been named the next President of the Landscape Institute (LI), following a highly competitive election process that drew an impressive calibre of candidates and saw voter turnout top 20%. She makes history as the

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Leicester man is the only survivor of devastating Air India Crash

Image by PTI Photo A devastating tragedy unfolded on Thursday when Air India flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and crew. In what officials are calling one of the worst air disasters in recent Indian aviation history, just one passenger survived. The sole survivor has been

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Award winning podcast discusses divorce in the South Asian community

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In a world where divorce is still whispered about in many South Asian households, one woman is amplifying the conversation – and changing lives along the way. ‘Family Matters with Sarah’, hosted by leading family lawyer Sarah Khan-Bashir MBE (pictured above), is an award-winning podcast that shines a light on

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Leeds man makes a plea to men to prioritise their mental health

Image by Naushad Qayyum Leeds-based author Naushad Qayyum (pictured above), is turning pain into purpose with the release of his powerful new book, ‘Alive Today – How Speaking Out Changed My Life’, a raw, deeply personal account of grief, depression, and the healing power of speaking up. The book is more than a memoir. It is

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Tributes pour in for an Inman who passed away on Eid

Image by NQ/Lancashire Telegraph Tributes have been paid to an imam Mohammad Iqbal who collapsed and passed away on Eid day. Mohammad, a chaplain at Royal Blackburn Hospital, had been preparing to lead Jummah prayers at the hospital before suffering a stroke. On Saturday, more than a thousand people attended the funeral of the imam who was buried

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Image released of Bradford teen as murder investigation deepens

Image by West Yorkshire Police Police have named the young man tragically killed in a street attack in Bradford as 19-year-old Muhammad Junaid Khan (pictured above), as detectives continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing that has left the local community in shock. Muhammad’s family has released a photograph of the teenager as they begin

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Film Conclave 2025 champions cross border storytelling

Image by ReelN The second edition of Film Conclave, co-produced by ReelN Ltd and EPG (Economic Policy Group) as part of India Week 2025, concluded yesterday with resounding success, reaffirming its role as a vital bridge between the UK and India\’s film industries.  Hosted at London\’s Skyline Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels, the day-long event evolved into a dynamic hub for

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