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Interviews
THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY – Om Puri Q&A
As perhaps one of India’s most recognisable acting exports, Om Puri has amassed more than 250 feature film critics in his four decades in front of the camera. Born in Patiala, in the north of India,... -
Interviews
Europe’s first Rolls Royce Phantom limousine
Established in the car hire industry for over five years, Mr P. Khan decided to take the next step to introduce Europe’s first Rolls Royce Phantom limousine. Rolls Royce has never built a Phantom limousine, which... -
Local News
An interesting time in the world of politics
It is fast becoming very interesting in the world of politics as we approach the General Election. Recently, Business Secretary Vince Cable visited Birmingham with Lorely Burt the MP for Solihull to make sure the Midlands... -
Local News
Army considers Sikh regiment
The head of the British Army is examining proposals to create a Sikh regiment, the Armed Forces minister has said. Mark Francois said the idea “may well have merit” as he told the Commons a reserve... -
Local News
Man loses rights in the UK
A 40-year-old illegal immigrant has lost the latest round of his fight to stay in the UK nearly 18 years after being told he had no right to remain. The man arrived in Britain from India... -
Local News
Halal and the importance for religious rites to be protected
This February, I attended and spoke in the debate on Animal Welfare (Non- stun slaughter). The debate was triggered because of an e-petition had achieved over 115,000 signatures. The petition called for an end to slaughter... -
Business
Hotel La Tour Announces Partnership with Itihaas
One of Birmingham’s most luxurious hotels has announced a partnership with one of the city’s most exquisite Indian restaurants to host large corporate events and weddings. Hotel La Tour and the events arm of restaurant group... -
Business
British Indian Business Forum
In November of 2008 an initiative sought by the Indian Business community was to create a platform where Indian business owners could come and unveil their hidden success stories. The purpose of this organisation called British... -
Business
Hajj Charity Fined By Court
Immoral scandal has been reported in the city as a Birmingham based company providing Hajj pilgrimage packages are being told to pay a £22,000 reparation fee to affected customers after they ended up in a hotel... -
Business
Countries compete to go carbon-neutral
Living on a low-lying island where sea levels will possibly rise, can be, perhaps a little worrying. Maldives is not only a low-lying country but with its smallest land area of approximately 35,000 square miles, it...