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Sri Lanka: Ban Halal
The new hardline Sinhalese Buddhist group based in Sri Lanka has called for the complete ban of the Muslim Halal system of verifying foods and other goods. Bodu Bala Sena, which translates as Buddhist Strength Force,...2013-03-07 2626 0 -
International Woman’s Day
By Emb Hashmi International woman’s day is a day to celebrate the beauty the success and achievements of woman from all walks of life, to showcase the miracle that is woman kind. 8 March every year...2013-03-07 2327 0 -
Afghan refugees £30,000 scholarship
By Emb Hashmi Rohid Zamani a 16 year old refugee who escaped the explosive horrors from his birth country Afghanistan with his family has won a £30,000 scholarship which is seen as one of world’s most...2013-03-07 1939 0 -
OPENING OF CAMBRIDGE’S FIRST GURDWARA
By Shahida Rehman Cambridge’s much needed first Sikh Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) opened last month in Arbury Court, Cambridge to support the growing Sikh community in this historical city. The Cambridge Sikh Society has been serving the...2013-03-07 2456 0 -
Youth Tv.. Y Not!
By Emb Hashmi Birmingham welcomes an inspirational new television platform for young people. Lord Digby Jones inaugurated the new media platform designed for the youth. Friday 15th February saw a host of influential media organisations, industry...2013-03-07 2751 0 -
Immigrants to be given ‘pop quiz’ to stay in the UK
By Wil Walker Local News Correspondent The coalition Government has announced a change to the existing ‘Life in the UK Test’ focusing on history and culture, and dropping practical elements of British life. To be introduced...2013-03-07 2402 0 -
First Hindu Female Priest
By Emb Hashmi Following in the steps of her father and grandfather, Chanda Vyas has become a Hindu Priest and in doing so the first female Hindu Priest in Great Britain. During the day Chanda works...2013-03-07 3256 0 -
From Paul to Mohammed Ali
By Emb Hashmi Paul from Birmingham has left his non-Muslim up bringing after he started work for Hassan’s Supermarket on Dudley road in Birmingham. After which time Paul from a working class white family converted to...2013-03-07 2327 0 -
South Asians embrace Ballet
By Emb Hashmi Eager to introduce Ballet to the South Asian community the Birmingham Royal Ballet has visited schools in Saltley, Small Heath and other parts of North Birmingham to showcase the fine art of ballet...2013-03-07 2461 0 -
Zesh Rehman – Passion for Football
By Emb Hashmi Zesh Rehman has played a pivotal role in introducing the south Asian talent to the ‘real’ world of football, however the road to success was not without its penalties, thankfully his strong believe...2013-02-12 2714 0
