Asian Express National - August Edition 2014 by Asian Expres

Asian

Express AUGUST 1ST EDITION 2014

National

速

Asian

Express see pages 18 & 19

back with his new sensational track see page 30

EAST EAST z Empowering ARRIVES IN BIRMINGHAM Priyanka National

AUGUST 1ST EDITION 2014

San2’s

Almost 30,000 visit the Big Johns Eid Mela

see page 3

see page 39

Desperate By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

Just four weeks to find a suitable donor to save toddler’s life A 19-month-old toddler has just a few weeks to find a suitable donor for a life-saving transplant. Little Khalid Adam, from Coventry, has Acute Myeloid Leukaemia - a rare form of blood cancer and has been placed on the bone marrow transplant list. Khalid was born a healthy baby in December 2012, but sadly, the family’s world collapsed when he suddenly came down with fever like symptoms at four months old.

Continued on page 4

APPEAL: 19-month-old Khalid Adam faces a race against time to find a suitable donor

Bollywood actress inspires teenage girls to aim high

NEWS

Editor in Chief: Andleeb Hanif - editor@asianexpress.co.uk Operations Director: Nadim Hanif - 07969 914 041 nadim@asianexpress.co.uk

Distribution Manager: Shafeeq Ahmed

AREA CORRESPONDENTS Senior group reporter Naumaan Farooq naumaan@asianexpress.co.uk

Greater London: Tusdiq Din - tusdiq@asianexpress.co.uk

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Largest pro-Gaza protest in history

Lancashire & Greater Manchester: Majed Iqbal - majed@asianexpress.co.uk Sports Reporter: Rick Manners - rick@asianexpress.co.uk

Follow us on Tel: 08703 608 606 Fax: 08703 608 605 Email: info@asianexpress.co.uk Published by Media Buzz Ltd. Company Registration No.8863227. Media Buzz Ltd. 4 Armley Court, Armley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2LB

©Media Buzz Ltd. All contents are Copyright. All Rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be stored in any retrieval system or transmitted electronically in any form without prior written permission of the Publishers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted for inaccuracies howsoever caused. Contributed material does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Publishers. The editorial policy and general layout of this publication are at the discretion of the publisher and no debate will be entered into. No responsibility can be accepted for illustrations, articles or photographs whilst in transmission with the Publishers or their Agent unless a commitment is made in writing prior to receipt of such items.

By Tanya Shah tanya@asianexpress.co.uk

Last week witnessed hundreds of thousands of people across the globe united in protest against the crimes committed by the Israeli army upon innocent civilians in Gaza. Calls for the world-wide proPalestinian solidarity came from an organisation known as the ‘Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement’ (BDS). Promoted as ‘Gaza Calling: Day of Rage’, thousands stood in solidarity for human rights for Gazans across cities around the world on the 8th and 9th August. Public frustration continues to pour out through social media against the sluggish reaction by western world-leaders to intervene and bring justice to the Palestinian people. Supporters of Gaza demand an end to Israel’s ‘barbaric’ assault on Gaza, and calls on the British government to implement an immediate embargo on arms sales to Israel. Major mainstream news networks also continue to be slammed for their ‘biased reporting’ and for ‘wateringdown’ the horrors subjected upon innocent Palestinian civilians by the Israeli government. Although figures are unconfirmed, it’s been estimated that over 200,000 people partook in the London protests. The United Kingdom’s largest demonstration for Gaza made history, not only as the biggest protest in solidarity with Palestine

Cape Town, South Africa

in the UK, but also as the largest in the world, at any time in history. Protestors gathered outside Broadcasting House headquarters of the BBC, in London and marched to Hyde Park, passing the US Embassy. Along with London and Glasgow, protests were held in New York, Washington DC,

New York, USA

Yemen, Cape Town, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris and other major cities across the globe. BDS - a wide coalition of the largest Palestinian organisations, trade unions, networks and NGOs, was initiated by a civil rights group in 2005, and pushes for Israel to comply with international law and fights for Palestinian rights.

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Priyanka Chopra left the comforts of her luxurious Bollywood lifestyle to meet with rural women being supported by UNICEF’s adolescent work in India for eight years now. In India there are around 243 million adolescents who are facing rising youth unemployment. Life can be particularly hard for young women as they face the challenges of limited economic opportunities and access to training and employment, which reinforce broader issues of discrimination, early marriage, violence and poverty. During her visit in Chandrapur to mark International Youth Day, Priyanka – the UNICEF India Ambassador, met young women from the ‘Building Young Futures’ programme, locally known as ‘Deepshikha’, and saw how they are being empowered to help fulfill their potential. The aim is to unlock the potential of young people from disadvantaged communities. The young women receive support in developing skills they need to overcome the challenges they face to become strong, financially independent women as well as agents of change in their communities. This includes learning how to save, building business plans, developing their own enterprises and learning how to network as well as building confidence, understanding girl’s rights and leadership skills. Priyanka met girls including Sadhana Chaudhari, who was discriminated against by her family and had to leave school early with limited skills. Sadhana, now 23 years old, runs her own

tailoring business, and is setting up a group sanitary napkin business with other girls from her village. She has become a leader in the programme, or ‘Prerika’ as they are locally known, and is determined to pass what she has learnt onto other women in the community.

Priyanka

“I strongly advocate that parents, care-givers and educators must give the girls more and more opportunities to grow in their lives.” In India, by 2015, the ‘Building Young Futures’ will have empowered around 100,000 girls and young women directly and

Bollywood actress inspires teenage girls to aim high

Priyanka Chopra said: “Girls have the ability to transform their own lives, develop their own enterprises and help grow India’s economy. The Building Young Futures programme is giving them the vital skills and support they need to make this happen. “I met girls who have experienced incredible hardship in their lives and this has given them a voice and confidence, or ‘daring’ as they call it. G w m o C h rg u In svitd le a fW c P R :H S N O T G ILD U B E A

another 200,000 girls through the programme. Ram Gopal, Chief Operating Officer, Barclays India, said: “We are able to empower these young women in India, teach them that they are equal to men, and help provide them with the skills they need to become economically empowered individuals. “The plan is to support five million young people in becoming the next generation of achievers.”

Asian Elite UK Our site provides the facility for meeting prospective partners for the purpose of marriage and is the most trusted matrimonial agency around. Our aim is to make your life as easy and comfortable as possible while helping you to ﬁnd that special person. We oﬀer introduction marriage services for Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Christian marriages. We also cater for non-Asian, White/Caucasian individuals seeking an Asian partner in the United Kingdom. We make thorough checks and are very selective in accepting members. This service is for professionals based in the UK only.

Call: Durrey Shahwar

Asian

Express National

NEWS

GOT A STORY?

08703 608 606 www.asianexpress.co.uk

07985 473 286 www.asianeliteuk.com customerservice@asianeliteuk.com

Where Your Honest and Genuine Partner Awaits You

NEWS

NATO warning

Prime Minister David Cameron says NATO must rethink its long-term relationship with Russia following its ‘illegal’ actions in Ukraine. Writing to alliance leaders, Cameron says it is clear that Russia views NATO as an adversary. He says NATO must strengthen its ability to respond quickly to any threat, and agree on how to sustain a robust presence in Eastern Europe. The letter, which was released Saturday, comes six weeks before the meeting in Wales, the first NATO summit in the UK since Margaret Thatcher hosted the alliance 1990 as the cold war was coming to a close. Cameron says that today's world is more unpredictable as ‘Russia has ripped up the rulebook with its illegal annexation of Crimea and aggressive destabilization of Ukraine’.

Gherkin for sale

The Gherkin skyscraper in the City of London has been put up for sale and the landmark building is expected to attract interest from around the world. The 40-storey office tower is being sold by receivers after one of its joint owners, Germany's IVG Immobilien, filed for insolvency last year. Co-owner Evans Randall said in April it was ready to invest further, but was unable to agree a new financial structure with IVG. Agents said the building, whose distinctive curved profile has been a feature of London's skyline for a decade, could fetch in excess of £640million. Jamie Olley, Head of City Investment at Deloitte Real Estate, called the Gherkin ‘the most iconic office tower in the City's skyline’, adding: “We are confident of maximising returns to the receivers and creditors.”

Kidnapped teacher freed

A British teacher who was kidnapped in Yemen in February was finally released last month according to the Foreign Office. Mike Harvey, who was abducted on 12th February on his way from an educational institute, was at the British embassy in the capital Sanaa, it said in a statement. “We are pleased to confirm that British hostage Mike Harvey held in Yemen since February has been released safely. He is being supported by staff at the British Embassy and will be reunited with his family soon,” it added. Earlier this year, the kidnapping was the third in Yemen in two weeks. Another Briton working in the oil business was abducted in February, two days after a German citizen was kidnapped. Kidnappings by armed tribesmen in Yemen are common although most hostages are released after a ransom is paid. The Foreign Office advises British nationals not to travel to the country.

New policy at Scotland Yard

If your dream is to work for England’s largest police force and you don’t live in London well it may be time to think about relocating as new recruitment measures were brought in this month. As of the 1st August Scotland Yard announced a major shift in its recruitment policy, which stipulates that any job applicants to its force must be Londonbased, to make the service more representative of those it serves. Only those who have lived in the city for at least three of the last six years will be considered for a job at the force according to a statement provided from the Met. “It is a shared ambition by the Met and the mayor, Boris Johnson to recruit a workforce that reflects London's diversity and has the skills and cultural competencies needed to police a great global city,” a statement read.

AsianExpress.co.uk

Desperate

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Just 4 weeks to find suitable donor to save toddler’s life Originally he was treated for pneumonia but around a week later, Khalid developed a lump and blisters in his groin area and so was readmitted to Coventry’s University Hospital. With dad Isa Adam at his side, Khalid was transferred urgently over to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he was diagnosed with the rare blood cancer. The toddler was given a five-month course of chemotherapy in June last year and returned home at the end of November 2013. “At the end of Khalid’s treatment, we were told that he had a 70 per cent chance of relapse,” says mum Tracy Kyberd. “We saw the 30 per cent chance he had of making it through and were so happy. “We celebrated Khalid’s birthday at home and everything was going fine. We even booked a holiday to go away this month. He looked so well. “But our world collapsed when we were told, during a regular check-up, that the cancer was back.” Time is limited because it is feared that Khalid’s tiny body may not be able to cope with the intense treatment needed to keep his cancer at bay.

Becoming a bone marrow donor is quite simple, registering involves providing a saliva sample and the donation procedure is similar to giving blood. The devastating news of Khalid’s condition and his deteriorating health, including a hole in his heart from the chemotherapy, has left the poorly baby battling for his life and the family searching for a bone marrow donor. But Khalid is less likely to find a 100 per cent match because he is mixed race - his mum is white and his dad is Asian and there’s a huge under-representation of ethnic minorities on the donor register. Speaking to the Asian Express, Tracy broke down in tears as she told us how

But Khalid is less likely to find a 100 per cent match because he is mixed race - his mum is white and his dad is Asian and there’s a huge under-representation of ethnic minorities on the donor register.

Cover story continued

ILLNESS: Dozens of tourists have fallen ill in the Egyptian resort with ‘poor hygiene’ touted as the likely cause

To find out how you can help little Khalid, please go to blood cancer charities ‘Anthony Nolan’ and ‘Delete Blood Cancer UK’ at www.anthonynolan.org and www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk desperate the search is for a suitable match to save her son’s life. The family has launched an urgent appeal to members of the south Asian communities to come forward for testing and a 100 per cent match would give Khalid the best chance of beating his condition and going home to join his siblings - twins Alysha and Daniel, both aged nine. “I don’t know what to do and I know I have to be strong for the other children, but I see my beautiful son and what he’s going through and can’t help but to break down crying,” says mum Tracy. “Every day is the same as we wait for a donor and we’re getting really desperate now,” she continues. “We urge people to come forward for testing. All it takes is a simple swab. “We are in dire need of someone who may be a 100 per cent match to step forward to save my little boy’s life. “It’s a shot in the dark but we are clinging onto the hope that someone will be able to help my little boy.” Becoming a bone marrow donor is quite simple. Registering simply involves providing a saliva sample and the donation procedure is usually similar to giving blood.

Holiday Nightmare

More than 100 holidaymakers, including at least 50 Brits, have fallen ill in the picturesque holiday destination of Sharm el Sheikh, with a ‘holiday bug’ cutting short many families dream vacations. The outbreak illness, at the four-star Coral Sea Water World, has left dozens bed-ridden complaining of stomach cramps, fevers and sickness, whilst some were even forced to stay in their rooms on a drip. An unknown bug, which has been blamed on ‘poor hygiene’ at the resort by some tourists on travel sites, is believed to be the cause. Lawyers have said many have been diagnosed with ‘Shigella’ which can take weeks to recover from. Despite a large number of visitors already falling ill, it is predicted that the number affected is likely to double in coming weeks. First Choice, which is the exclusive travel agent for the resort, said it was ‘aware of a small number of cases of sickness at the Coral Sea Water World, Egypt, with symptoms similar to a virus’. In a statement provided by the holidaymakers, it continued: “Our overseas Holiday Advisors have been assisting any customers reporting sickness at the hotel and they have been offering them appropriate support and advice. “Reported cases of sickness have reduced and an independent health and safety consultant has been undertaking a thorough investigation in resort, ensuring that the correct containment procedures are in place. “We would like to reassure customers that we closely audit all the resorts to which we operate to ensure that health, hygiene and comfort levels are maintained.”

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

Lights out

Lights across Britain were switched off for an hour on Monday in a tribute to the dead of World War One inspired by the prophetic observation of thenForeign Minister Lord Grey on the eve of war 100 years ago. “The lamps are going out all over Europe,” Grey said in 1914. “We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” British landmarks such as Trafalgar Square were dark from 10pm and Prime Minister David Cameron had asked all Britons to switch off all but a single light in their homes for an hour. The ‘war to end all wars’ spread carnage across Europe, especially northern France and Belgium, killing 17 million soldiers and civilians between 1914 and 1918. One million of the dead were soldiers from Britain and its then empire. Cameron and Prince William, secondin-line to the throne, attended 100th anniversary ceremonies in Scotland and Belgium on Monday.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

‘Save Our Surgeries’ campaign Woman guilty over ‘cash in knickers’ plot

PETITION: MPs Rushanara Ali and Jim Fitzpatrick hand deliver the ‘Save Our Surgeries’ petition to Downing Street

Two ‘friends’ handed mixed verdicts in money smuggling trial

Ebola scare

A scare at a popular English airport earlier this week proved to be a false alarm after initial fears of the Ebola virus in the UK. Following a flight from Sierra Leone, an elderly passenger fell ill and died leading airport staff terrified that the deadly virus may have been on the plane. A Gatwick spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a passenger on board a Gambia Bird flight on Saturday 2nd August became unwell after disembarking the aircraft, was treated by experienced medical airport staff at the scene but sadly later died at East Surrey Hospital. “Given the origin of the flight, the hospital carried out tests for Ebola and other infectious diseases as a precaution. The tests came back negative. “As a precaution, the aircraft was isolated, as were relevant airline and airport staff. At every stage, we took advice from Public Health England, which cleared the aircraft for its return journey.”

GUILTY: Amal ElWahabi will be sentenced next month for her role in attempting to send £20,000 to jihadists

20,000-strong petition delivered to 10 Downing Street to stop GP Surgeries from closing down across London By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

Asian

Express National

GOT A STORY?

08703 608 606

MPs Rushanara Ali and Jim Fitzpatrick alongside campaigners from the ‘Save Our Surgeries’ campaign hand delivered a 20,000strong petition to 10 Downing Street last week. The campaign was set up by GPs and patients - in response to Government plans to phase out funding, known as the 'minimum practice income guarantee' (MPIG) for GP surgeries across the UK. In 2004 the government changed the funding formula

232 Teeth, 1 Mouth www.asianexpress.co.uk

for GP surgeries and many say that it didn't take account of the fact that in deprived areas people have higher health needs. Many practices would have gone bankrupt, so they introduced MPIG to stop practices falling below their previous level of income. Now the government is taking away the MPIG and many practices are threatened with bankruptcy again. The concern here is that good quality healthcare practices will be replaced by GP surgeries run by large private firms on the cheap, which compromises

community health. Although the Government has so far failed to publish the names of the threatened surgeries, it is known that 22 serve communities across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham. Five are known to be in Tower Hamlets alone. The petition calls on the Government to ‘fund general practices fairly, and reverse the effects of your decision to withdraw the MPIG, and to change the funding formula to take account of the effects of deprivation, both inner city and rural so that all practices are fairly funded’.

Indian boy has ‘world-record’ operation A teenager from Mumbai, who initially sought medical help after a swelling on the side of his jaw, could not have been prepared for what was about to be pulled out of his mouth. 17-year-old Ashik Gavai had a total of 232 teeth removed last month in what could be a worldrecord operation. After being referred to Mumbai’s JJ Hospital, he was found to be suffering from a condition known as complex odontoma – benign tumours linked to tooth development – according to head of dentistry Sunanda DhivarePalwankar. What was initially just a pain in the right side of Ashik’s lower jaw soon turned into a huge operation as Dr Dhivare-Palwankar

explained. “We operated on Monday and it took us almost seven hours,” she said. “We thought it may be a simple surgery but once we opened it there were multiple pearl-like teeth inside the jaw bone.” After removing those, the team found a larger structure, described as ‘marble-like’ that was lodged in the jaw. It was eventually removed with smaller fragments being chiselled out by the staff. Ashik's father, Suresh Gavai, said the family had been worried that the swelling was a malignant growth. “I was worried that it may turn out to be cancer so I brought him to Mumbai,” Gavai told the Mumbai Mirror newspaper.

RECORD: More than 200 teeth were removed from Ashik’s mouth in one long seven hour procedure

Dhivare-Palwankar added that the literature they had come across on the condition showed a maximum of 37 teeth being removed in such a procedure, whereas she and her team had counted more than 232 taken from

Gavai's mouth. “I think it could be a world record,” she said. Gavai's jawbone structure was maintained during the operation so it should heal without deformities, the surgeon added.

A woman, who had faced charges of funding jihadists in Syria, has walked free from court whilst her friend and fellow defendant was found guilty of the offence. 27-year-old Nawal Msaad, had attempted to take a stash of 20,000 Euros in rolled up notes on a passenger flight from Heathrow to Istanbul as a ‘trusted courier’ for her friend Amal ElWahabi. The latter’s husband had left the UK in July 2013 to pursue a jihadist cause in Syria and Al-Wahabi, 27, had attempted to fund his plans via smuggling cash on a plane. Msaad, of Holloway, London, was tasked with taking the cash through the departure gates yet the plan was scuppered when the stash, which had been hidden in a condom, fell out into her underwear. Both women denied the charge of making money available with reasonable cause to suspect that it would or may be used for the purpose of terrorism. Msaad was cleared of the offence at the old bailey on Thursday morning yet El-Wahabi was convicted after almost 24 hours of deliberations, with a result of 10-1 from the jury. With such a ruling, El-Wahabi becomes the first Briton to be convicted under the terror laws of funding jihadi fighters in Syria. As she was told of

the guilty verdict, the London resident broke down before she was warned by trial judge, Nicholas Hilliard QC, that she faced jail at her 12th September sentencing. Judge Hilliard said the crime was different to that of her husband’s but added: “I do not want there to be any misunderstanding. On the face of it, an immediate custodial sentence appears inevitable in this case. “This was a substantial amount of money destined to go, on the evidence, straight into the hands of a dangerous extremist who was engaged in violent jihad with all the terror and misery that causes.” El-Wahabi will be remanded in custody until her sentencing date next month. Meanwhile, Msaad hugged friends outside court as she walked away with an innocent verdict from all jurors. In a brief statement to waiting reporters, she said: “I'm relieved to be found not guilty. I will be forever thankful to my family. I'm physically drained and mentally weak. “I would like to thank my legal team for getting me through this. I'm grateful to the 11 jurors who unanimously found me not guilty. The last eight months have been surreal.”

INNOCENT: Nawal Msaad faces no more charges after being cleared of attempting to fund jihadi causes in Syria

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

DEC launches Gaza crisis appeal

NEWS

The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched its latest appeal for people affected by the conflict in Gaza. The appeal was launched

AsianExpress.co.uk

after hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes with many needing not only shelter, but food, water, household items and often medical care. There are now 65,000

August 2014 - 1st Edition

people in Gaza who have seen their homes severely damaged or destroyed. Although there is only a temporary truce, DEC member agencies are rapidly increasing the level of assistance they are providing. Some agencies had worked through the fighting despite the considerable risks involved and others have responded when and where lulls in the fighting allow. DEC Chief Executive Saleh Saeed said: “After four weeks of terrible fighting Gaza is on the edge. “Over half a million people

Mosque Bust-up

‘Shame’ as Eid argument requires police intervention

SCENE: Hundreds of Muslims were at the Jamia Masjid Hanfia, in Manningham, when the incident occured

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A disturbance at a Bradford Mosque last weekend resulted in police being called to the place of worship as the Eid festivities began in a shameful manner. Muslims attending the Jamia Masjid Hanfia, in Manningham, on the night of Sunday 27th July argued about the first sighting of the moon and the correct date to start celebrating the annual festival.

It is reported that a group of Muslims interrupted the Taraweeh prayers inside the Mosque as they believed Eid was to be celebrated the next day. The Taraweeh prayer is only carried out during the night before a day of fast and therefore Muslims, who believed Eid was the next day (Monday 28th July), were not required to do the prayer. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they were called to a disturbance in Ambler Street at 9.58pm on Sunday 27th July, with all

have been forced from their homes, and one and a half million people have no or very limited access to water or sanitation. “Many people are living in terribly overcrowded UN shelters, but they still need food and basic household items which we take for granted. Many are in urgent need of medical care, but hospital supplies are almost finished. “Even before the conflict began the people of Gaza were close to breaking point. Now we are seeing a humanitarian emergency

affecting virtually every man, woman and child in Gaza. “The DEC’s member agencies and their partners are on the ground but they need funds to meet the huge needs. They are relying on the generosity of the British people to make a difference in Gaza.” The DEC brings 13 leading UK aid charities together in times of crisis: ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, CAFOD, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision - all collectively

raising money to reach those in need quickly. To make a donation to the DEC Gaza Crisis Appeal visit http://www.dec.org.uk, call the 24 hour hotline on 0370 60 60 900, donate over the counter at any high street bank or post office, or send a cheque. You can also donate £5 by texting the word SUPPORT to 70000 the full £5 will go to the DEC Gaza Crisis Appeal. Donors must be 16 years or over and have bill payer’s permission. Texts are free and donations will be added to the bill. (Customer service number 0844 800 4884.)

AUTHORITY: Police were called to the scene just before 10pm to deal with the disturbance

parties spoken to yet no offences disclosed. The events surprisingly occurred despite the fact that Muslims celebrating Eid on a different day in recent years has become somewhat common sight. Zulfiqar Karim, secretary of the Bradford Council of Mosques, condemned any sort of violence within a mosque and said it was imperative that people learned from this year’s mistake. “Everybody has the right to their own beliefs and school of thoughts regardless of where they are from,” he said. “It is imperative to respect this as Muslims. “The one thing we do not want is for people to take the law into their own hands, whether that is either Islamic law or the law of the land. “Resorting to violence within a mosque is absolutely not acceptable.” Eid is celebrated around the world upon the first sighting of the moon following the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Muslims in the UK rely on scholars in the closest Islamic country to tell them when the moon has been sighted, so their monthlong fasting can come to an end. Some scholars opt to choose to follow the advice of Morocco, whilst others pick Saudi Arabia. This often leads to Eid being

Did you know...

WARNING: Zulfiqar Karim, secretary of the Bradford Council of Mosques, says resorting to violence within a mosque is ‘unacceptable’

celebrated in Muslim communities over two different days as the same moon can often be visible in one nation and not the other. Mr Karim added that it was now important for scholars and mosque committees to come together to discuss the events and make sure it never happens again. “What we need to do now is open up dialogues and the scholars come together to discuss the matter in the right manner,” he said. “Any differences should be discussed in a proper and sensible way.”

Maz Bonafide has made history as the first artist to reach the No. 1 spot on the iTunes World Music Chart, three weeks ahead of the official release date of his single. The romantic, Bollywood inspired track 'Jaan' looks set to be one of the biggest love songs of 2014 as Maz's huge fan-base shows their support. 'Jaan' is out now with an epic accompanying video shot entirely on location in Pakistan and features Pakistani drama actress and VJ 'Hina Sultan'.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Palestine Projection VISUAL: The Palestine flag could be seen on the House of Commons as campaigns for the nation continue to gather momentum in the UK

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

As demonstrations continue to take place across the UK in support of Palestine, a huge image of the nation’s flag was projected onto the House of Commons last week. In the early hours of Friday 1st August, the pro-Palestine group, Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), shone the flag with the messages, ‘Free Palestine’, ‘Sanctions Now!’ and ‘Stop the massacre’. Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, explained why the publicity stunt had been done and hoped to see the British government intervene in the conflict between Gaza and Israel. “It is an outrage that the British Government is standing by whilst Israel slaughters Palestinians,” he said. “The Prime Minister, David Cameron has failed to listen to the voices of hundreds and thousands of British people who have taken to the streets. “He has failed to stand up for an occupied people being ruthlessly murdered by an occupying power. “People are really angry that this injustice is continuing despite our ability as a nation to pressure Israel to end the attacks. “The Government must not delay in responding to the moral and public demands it faces.” A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they had not been aware of any complaints or security issues with regards to the flag's projection on Westminster. The flag is just the latest protest which has been seen across the UK in recent weeks as support for Palestine continues to grow from much of the British public. In Bradford, the Palestine flag was raised outside the City Hall whilst in Tower Hamlets, Muslim MP, Lutfur Rahman, raised the flag above their town hall to ‘show solidarity with Gaza’. However, Mr Luftur, who is set to face trial over allegations of voting fraud, was sad to see his flag ripped down in what the council called an ‘act of perceived vandalism’. A replacement flag was raised the following day.

Home of British Politics lit up in awareness campaign

Boycotting big brands Last week we ran the story about a boycott awareness campaign outside a Bradford McDonalds which had been met with some scrutiny after members of the public claimed they were ‘intimidated not informed’ by protestors. Groups have been gathering outside the establishments in recent weeks in an attempt to get others to boycott the fast food giants due to their alleged ties with Israel. Support has been received in the bountiful with statistics showing a clear downward trend in McDonalds share prices since last month, primarily due to the brands expired meat scandal across the chain in China. Yet, in what was supposed to be an awareness project, members of some groups have been called ‘intimidating’ at times by some customers who have visited the sites. One incident involved a mother with her eight-year-old daughter. The pair drove in to the McDonald’s, in Thornbury, for a milkshake and found themselves surrounded by a group of around 20 men and boys. They hurled abuse at them and held a megaphone in the child’s face and told her to ‘burn in hell’ and ‘go to hell’ for buying from the eatery. The mother of the child said: “I agree that campaigning makes a difference, and if people want to boycott a brand, that’s absolutely their prerogative. If they want to spread their message, it should be with distribution of factual information so as to convince – not by screaming and shouting at people. “I’d like to know how they’d react if someone screamed and hurled abuse in their innocent child’s face,

FORCE: Police were on hand to ensure the protest remained peaceful and handed out documents to explain the rules, some of which customers claim were not being followed

telling them they’re going to go to hell – they’d probably rip their heads off.” The aggressive incident has been slammed by a huge number of the boycott McDonald’s and Tesco campaigners, saying that the

scenario witnessed by the mother and child should never have happened and that the issue would have to be addressed. This has given rise to the question of how to avoid a peaceful campaign from turning into a violent

one. A former campaigner calling for the boycott of Tesco said: “It’s a shame how a small group of irrational and idiotic people can ruin all the hard work of campaigners who’ve worked constructively and peacefully to inform people about pro-Israeli brands. “Because it was getting out of control with a small group chanting curses and swearing at patrons, I’m sorry to say that I have had to quit. I don’t want to be affiliated with violence and swearing at random people.” Most supporters of the boycott campaigns have stated that the cursing and chanting should be brushed aside as it is nothing compared to the plight of the Palestinian people. One Facebook user said that the mother of the child should have thought better than to go buy a McDonalds. What do you think? We’d love to have your comments. Email: comments@asianexpress.co.uk

Did you know... It’s been confirmed that Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are in a relationship, but now a director who is close to both of them says they are heading for the altar. “They’re very serious about one another. When they’re in public, they pretend

to be just friends. But away from prying eyes they don’t care to hide their feelings for one another. When it began, neither of them realised how serious they would get about each other.” According to the buzz, a wedding will take place next year.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

A textile tycoon from India has combined his work-life with his ‘true passion’ as he gifted himself a shirt made out of pure gold for his 45th birthday. Despite leaving school with no qualifications in his youth, Pankaj Parakh has become one of the most successful textile business owners in India with an empire worth millions. To celebrate his latest birthday, he commissioned the £127,000 shirt, weighing more than four kilos, to be made and proudly showed it off for the first time last week as he marched through the streets of his home in Yeola, 230km from Mumbai. Explaining why he had taken the decision to develop such an extravagant design, he said: “I wanted to wear something special when I say my thanks for my success at a thanksgiving visit to the Siddhivinayak Temple of the Hindu elephant god in Mumbai. “I have always been fascinated with

AU-thentic shirt ‘Dress to impress’ taken to a whole new level gold since I was five-years-old and studying in school. And over the years that interest has become a real passion. So it was logical that I would want to make my 45th birthday a golden affair. “In fact even on my wedding 23 years ago a lot of people said it was embarrassing that I was wearing more gold than my bride, but I just love the Royal metal.” He added: “I never go out with less than two to three kilos of gold jewellery.” The shirt design has seven solid gold buttons and required a team of 20 workers to stitch it together over a two

Maths’ top prize Woman professor leads the way for all mathematicians

AWARD: Maryam Mirzakhani, was awarded one of the highest honours in mathematics as she was handed the Fields Medal

August 2014 - 1st Edition

An Iranian mathematician has become the first woman to be awarded the Fields Medal, mathematics equivalent to the Nobel Peace Prize, after recieving her award earlier this week. Maryam Mirzakhani, a professor at Stanford University in California, was among four Fields Medal recipients at the International Congress of Mathematicians held in Seoul, and the first

month period. Of course, if you are going to spend more than £100,000 on a shirt it has to be the best quality and this gold concoction certainly is. Only 18-22 carat gold has been used throughout yet the design of it has been so carefully developed that Mr Parakh claims it is as flexible and comfortable as a normal shirt. He said: “It is easily washed and can be hung up to dry just like a normal piece of clothing. It also has a lifetime guarantee come with it so that if it's torn or damaged it will quickly be repaired.”

female among the 56 winners since the prize was established in 1936. “This is a great honour,” she said. “I will be happy if it encourages young female scientists and mathematicians. “I am sure there will be many more women winning this kind of award in coming years,” she said. Mirzakhani, 37, was born in Tehran and lived there until she began her doctorate work at Harvard University. She said she had dreamed of becoming a writer when she was young, but she pursued her enthusiasm for solving mathematical problems. “It is fun – it's like solving a puzzle or connecting the dots in a detective case. I felt that this was something I could do,

and I wanted to pursue this path,” she said. Mirzakhani was recognized for her work in understanding the symmetry of curved surfaces, according to the Stanford site. The prizes are awarded every four years. Wednesday's prizes were presented by South Korean President Park Geun-hye, the first woman to hold that post. The other three Fields Medal winners on Wednesday were Artur Avila of the National Center for Scientific Research in France and Brazil's National Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics; Manjul Bhargava of Princeton University and Martin Hairer of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.

GOLDEN: Pankaj Parakh will certainly stand out from the crowd when he walks down the street in his new £127,000 shirt made completely out of gold

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

25,000 miles, 33 countries, two wheels, one man 15 months ago, a cycling enthusiast from Leeds embarked on an epic journey around the world, and to make things that little bit more interesting, he did it all on a bike. 35-year-old Imran Mughal completed the 25,000 mile route, through four different continents, tackling every obstacle from tough terrain in the outback to gunshots in Bosnia. After being made redundant from his job with the NHS, he decided to take on the challenge and helped raise thousands of pounds for Charity:Water, even paying a visit to the HQ in New York during his trip.

ADVENTURE: Imran Mughal spent more than a year on the road with his bike as he travelled around the world

New York

Taj Mahal, India

Documenting his incredible journey through social media, Imran visited landmarks in all corners of the world from the Taj Mahal in India, through to Mount Rushmore in the United States. The journeyman set off in May last year, and finally returned home to a warm welcome from family and friends on Saturday 2nd August. He has now been settling back into life in the UK and spoke to the Asian Express about his remarkable trip. “It has been an overwhelming experience and was initially just a dream for me a couple of years ago so to see it come true is incredible,” he said. “I have done long cycles before through Europe and down Route 66 in America but this has to be the most rewarding and amazing experience.

Georgia

The extraordinary journey of Imran Mughal “It makes you realise what is important in life and what isn’t. It humbles you to the core and filters you as you travel around the world.” Imran says he believes he is the first Pakistani and first Muslim to do the challenge and broke the record

for distance covered on just two tyres. In total, 33 countries were visited with some taking just a week to cycle through and others over a month. Most travel arrangements were organised in advance so visas and passports were predominantly not an issue until Imran arrived at the Georgian border. “Initially I was denied entry to Georgia despite having a passport,” he said. “I came back eight hours later and approached the same people with a new plan, still with my legal legislation in hand. “I faced barriers of discrimination and broke them down through card magic and clever diplomatic talking. It just showed that their border was a complete farce because they let me through because of some magic.” Each country brought with it highlights yet Imran says there is one nation which stands out above the rest. He continued: “Without doubt my

favourite country was Iran. It is marred with negativity yet I had heard many good accounts from travellers who went through the country before. “When I arrived, the hospitality was overwhelming. When you arrive

Sydney, Australia

in that country as a traveller you are seen as a gift from God. They cannot do enough for you.” Every night, Imran slept in different conditions, relying often on his tent carried on his bicycle. One night he was put up in a luxury mansion in Croatia and another he was being shot at in Bosnia. He explained: “One night we were cycling through this remote part of Bosnia and we needed some shelter. “At some point down this empty road we came across an abandoned house which only had hay and dried cowpat inside but we needed to get inside so just set up for the night there. “A little while later we heard this car engine outside and thought it was just going to fly past but we heard it come to a stop and the handbrake put on right outside the house. It scared the life out of me. “We hit the lights and got down, and the guy starts shouting. We didn’t really respond and then all of a sudden he fired a shot into the wall blindly. “We were just shouting ‘tourists’, ‘we are tourists’, which eventually they understood and insisted we could stay but we got out of there as soon as we could.” Imran finally completed his journey earlier this month but ensured there was one last extraordinary feat he completed before returning to Leeds – he tackled a thief. In Etampes, France, the returning cyclist saw a thief snatch a lady’s purse. Imran chased him down on his bike and even managed to reunite the victim with her belongings. The Roundhay resident is now planning on writing a book to share his experiences with the world. He can still be sponsored at www.mycharitywater.org/cycling theworld As for his next challenge, he says a cycle to Mecca in the next couple of years could be on the cards.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

Football club’s security chief’s criminal past

Devilish Fraudster CONVICTED: Riyaz Patel, pictured here with Sir Alex Ferguson, was found guilty of 29 counts of theft in 2000

Manchester United may be one of the biggest football club’s in the world and it would be sensible to assume that the man in charge of 70,000-plus fans on a match day would be a fully credible employee... Wrong. Riyaz Patel, the man who oversees more than 1,000 stewards every weekend and is often seen around some of the team’s biggest stars, has a criminal record highlighting 29 counts of theft in 2000. In total he stole £26,000 from his brother’s post office where he was employed for six months and was found guilty of the crimes at Preston Crown Court on the turn of the century. He was not jailed following the guilty charge but was told he must do 100 hours of community service and repay a total of £11,000 of the cash taken. It was understood that he had been

spending much of the money on gambling in casinos and bingo. Patel is not directly employed by the Red Devils but works for the event security agency, ‘Controlled Events Solution’, who ensure the safety of patrons at Old Trafford. The business took over the contract in 2012 and their relationship with Manchester United is described on the company’s website as the longest standing client. A spokesperson for the club admitted that they were aware of Patel’s prior conviction yet insisted his role did not involve handling cash. A spokesperson said: “He is employed by CES - not Manchester United - to look after people not money. “It was a long time ago. He has his SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence, which shows he is not a concern to them.”

August 2014 - 1st Edition

University of Manchester graduate killed in Gaza

TARGET: (above) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency vehicle was clearly labelled yet still got hit by Israeli shells

KILLED: (right) Bashir alHajjar had been living in Gaza when he was killed along with his brother, Muneer, last week

A former student at Manchester University, who went on to teach nursing at the Islamic University of Gaza, has been killed after his United Nations car was hit by Israeli fire. Dr Bashir al-Hajjar was killed after an Israeli assault in the north of the region Beer al-Naja alongside his younger brother, Muneer. The pair were travelling in a clearly marked UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) vehicle when shells landed both on the bonnet, and in front of the car, en route to Dr alHajjar’s home. Both were killed by the blast whilst Muneer’s eight-year-old son, who was also travelling in the car, was taken to

hospital with serious leg injuries. Dr al-Hajjar, whose only crime was treating the wounded in Gaza, leaves behind his wife and 13-year-old daughter at their family home in Rusholme, Manchester. The 47-year-old was killed on Tuesday 29th July just hours before a second UNRWA site found itself under Israeli fire, when a school sheltering refugees in Jabalia was hit killing 16 Palestinians and injuring 90. Dr Ramy Abdu, the Gaza-based chair of human rights group Euromid Observer, studied at the University of Manchester at the same time as Dr al-Hajjar and paid tribute

to his close friend. He said: “Bashir didn’t just want to contribute to the knowledge of Palestine, he wanted to contribute to the knowledge of the whole world. “He wanted to use the example of Palestine to show everyone how to avoid the suffering we have experienced. He was really intelligent, hard-working, very polite, not involved in politics at all.” It is reported that Mr al-Hajjar was contemplating moving back to the UK after his daughter, Sothia, completed secondary school. Thousands of people attended the brothers’ funerals hours after their deaths.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

A Tasty Adventure No ‘soggy bottoms’ as Chetna heads to the kitchen By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

An Indian-born fashion designer is to swap her needle and thread for oven gloves later this month as she prepares to compete for the crown in the Great British Bake Off. 35-year-old Chetna, who runs her own clothes label, moved to the UK in 2003 with her husband after attending

BUSINESS: Priti Patel, MP for Witham, was named the new Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury last month

The Conservative party’s first Asian female MP has been promoted to the Treasury this past month following the latest cabinet reshuffle. Priti Patel, MP for Witham in Essex, has taken on the reins of the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, focussing on tax issues relating to charities and the voluntary sector.

university in Mumbai. Whilst the passionate designer had travelled a lot before, the transition from the hot to the cold weather, and from one of the most densely populated cities in the world to Kent, was a massive shock. Chetna says she used baking as a way of embracing life in the UK, throwing herself into learning new skills, and combining her mum’s traditional recipes and flavours with British bakes

when she can. Kent has become home to the couple over the past decade and Chetna has now settled well in the area, even running a social curry club every week in her home town. Her passion for cooking has remained and will be showcased to the world from next week. She is described as a creative yet meticulous baker and channels her huge artistic talent into her baking which she does for family and friends.

Cabinet reshuffle Business tops agenda for Patel

The Tory rightwinger had first won her seat as an MP in 2010 and has spoken frequently about her views for a tougher stance on crime and immigration. In 2011, she caused controversy after stating that there was still a place for the death penalty in modern society during an appearance on Question Time. She was promoted to her new role after Nicky Morgan, the former Financial Secretary to the Treasury, was named as the new Education Secretary.

Ms Morgan passes the charity brief onto her colleague who says she is looking forward to helping the British economy. She said: “It is a privilege to be appointed to this role and to work alongside the Chancellor to build on the success of this Government’s economic policies. “Over the last four years the deficit has been reduced, taxes have been cut and growth has returned to the economy. “The economy is in a far better shape than we inherited in 2010

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

Chetna will be competing against her fellow 11 contestants in this year’s Great British Bake Off which starts on 6th August on BBC One. All bakers will be looking to impress the ever observant duo of Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry as they attempt to avoid the dreaded soggy bottoms and earn the crown of King or Queen of the kitchen. CONTESTANT: Chetna may be a fashion designer by trade yet will be one of the 12 amateur bakers taking part in this year’s Great British Bake Off

and I look forward to supporting the Chancellor as we secure the recovery and campaign for a Conservative majority at the next General Election.” Other areas in Patel's remit include tax credits, child poverty, gambling duties and environment and transport taxation. The 42-year-old sat on the 1922 committee of backbenchers, before she was appointed to the No 10 policy board in 2013.

to book 0161 410 0272 shisha lounge - summer mocktail/cocktail menu Zouk is a restaurant with a real sense of theatre - from the dramatics of the open kitchen to the drama of the menu itself. Not a bland or boring bite in sight. The food at Zouk is authentic style. Unusual yet authentic dishes sing of their origins in India and Pakistan and ingredients come together in a harmonious explosion of flavours and colours. This month, Zouk are adding to their usual moreish menu with a selection of August Specials sourced from across the Indian sub-continent. Such as Maamsam Koora - Tender lamb pieces cooked with whole black peppercorns for a traditional Andhrastyle curry. If you’ve not been to see what all the fuss is about, make sure you book a table now.

Tiﬃn Lunch for £7.95 per person

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Proud to be British...Proud to be

Almost 30,000 visit the Big Johns Eid Mela

held at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham More than 30,000 people flocked to Edgbaston’s Cannon Hill Park last weekend to join in with Birmingham’s Eid Mela celebrations. Sponsored by food business Big John’s, the free day of entertainment was enjoyed by all ages with a host of activities and performances on show. Live music was provided by an array of artists from BritAsian favourites such as Bona Fide, Shide Boss, Hunterz and Sama Blake, to the Canadian-based Roach Killa. Of course, with all this talent on show, there needs to be a host with just as much personality so who

better than BBC Asian Network presenter, Kan D Man, to help compère throughout the event. Meanwhile, away from the main stage, visitors were encouraged to get involved with one of the several stalls set up for the special day. Stalls selling food, craft, music and jewellery ensured there was something for every interested shopper, whilst a funfair and sports area was perfect for the more active children – and parents – who wanted to get involved. The Kabaddi tournament proved a big hit giving avid sportspeople the chance to show off their skills on a public stage. Birmingham’s Eid Mela was held to mark the end of Ramadan and bring communities together to celebrate Eid in a cohesive, enjoyable manner. Now in its 14th year, the festival returned bigger and better than ever with culture, entertainment and food all perfectly blended into one. Councillor and chief of Birmingham Eid Mela Steering group, Zafar Iqbal, thanked all the sponsors, visitors and acts who helped make this year’s event another ‘star-studded’ affair.

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

NEWS

Muslim...Proud to be Brummies

“

We are proud to be the main sponsors of this great annual event. It’s an opportunity for all religions and cultures to congregate together and celebrate the end of Ramadhan. The sun shone all day bringing more and more people out. Food was available and even Big Johns set up their own shop on the grounds serving favourites such as Southern Fried Chicken, Pizzas, Fresh Naan Kebabs, Seekh Kebab and Chicken Tikka. This was the first trial of the outdoor catering stall and we are looking forward to doing further outdoor events in the coming future.” John Saddiq “The performers were outstanding and added glamour to the event. We thank Birmingham City Council, Councillor Zafar Iqbal, Lord Mayor, The Events Organising team and the West Midland Police ensuring that the event was a success and that it ran smoothly and trouble free.” Bob Saddiq

“

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

George Galloway’s comments still under the spotlight CONTROVERSIAL: George Galloway MP was investigated by police after his comments regarding Israel at a pro-Palestine rally last week

Stracciatella Gelato Inspired by the Italian classic, The finest cream is the base for this exceptional rendering of panna gelato, flattered by a generous scattering of finest Belgian darkchocolate pieces. The ingredients are simple, the recipe is true to tradition – and the result is extraordinary. A classic dessert that was always a great favourite, since the earliest days of gelato giovanni. Enjoy the pleasure of a true stracciatella gelato which folds rich chocolaty shavings into smooth sweet cream gelato! “Tubzee’s vision is to make Gelato Giovanni, the most prominent Italian ice cream brand in the UK”

Tubzee House, Queens Road, Halifax, HX1 4LN Tel - 01422 355518 www.tubzee.co.uk

Did you know... One of Bollywood’s most-loved actors has landed himself in hot water. Amir Khan’s ‘PK’ poster which shows him guarding his privates with a radio, has prompted advocate Rajkumar Pandey to file a complaint with a court in Bhopal against him. Pandey believes that Aamir’s ‘PK’ poster is offensive and has hurt people’s sentiments.

DISAPPOINTED: Rabbi Jason Kleiman, from Bradford’s Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue, was critical of Mr Galloway’s comments

‘Hijacked’ peaceful protests with ‘intolerance’ One week on from George Galloway’s declaration of Bradford as an ‘Israel-free zone’, the Respect Party representative has not backed down from his claims. The controversial MP kicked off the row last week after speaking during a Palestine rally in Leeds where he also announced that he doesn’t want ‘any Israeli tourists to come to Bradford’ or ‘Israeli academics coming to the university or college’. Since the conflict began to escalate in Gaza and Israel last month, anti-Semitic crimes have

risen across the UK. Rabbi at the Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue in Bradford, Rabbi Jason Kleiman, says he has not had any reports of such instances but added that Mr Galloway’s comments had created a ‘hostile’ environment for any Jews visiting the city. Rabbi Kleiman, who backed the proposal to fly the Palestine flag in Bradford in support of all the innocent civilians who had died in the conflict, also labelled Mr Galloway’s comments as ‘counterproductive’. “Such comments are

regrettable and do nothing at all to help with the current troubles and conflict in Gaza and Israel,” he said. “What Mr Galloway has said is counter-productive because at this moment we need a message of peace not violence. “In Bradford we have a wonderful example of religions living side by side, with the Muslim community even helping to save a synagogue a couple of years ago. “It is a shame Mr Galloway has now hijacked something which was about peace not violence with

a message of intolerance for Israel. I don’t believe many people will support his message and hope we can all look past it.” Meanwhile, an ‘evening with George Galloway’ which was set to take place in Belfast next weekend has been brought into doubt. The MP says he will not withdraw from the event yet members of Belfast City Council have said they are seeking legal advice after the event was opposed to by some unionist parties.

Ebola update: Death toll passes 1,000 As the number of people infected by the Ebola virus continues to rise, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that sufferers can be offered untested drugs in an attempt to hamper the outbreak. In Liberia, two infected doctors will be treated with the previously unproven medicine called ZMapp which has so far been given to a Spanish priest, who later died, and two US aid workers. As well as the danger of using unproven drugs, the scarcity of such medicine has also raised questions in West Africa about who gets priority access to the treatment. Since the first fatality last month,

Ebola has become the world’s largest and deadliest outbreak with the UN agency declaring the situation an international health emergency. To date, more than 1,000 people have died, with the majority coming from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, with a further two dying in Nigeria. The suffering has been exacerbated by health services that are struggling to cope whilst the WHO have appealed for funds and medical staff to help supplement care in one of the world’s most deprived areas. Trials of vaccines are currently taking place around the world yet some could take years to be tested fully and proved successful.

RESEARCH: No treatment has been found to cure the deadly Ebola virus with the WHO requesting funds and medical staff to help supplement medical care

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

Murder charge 22

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

Man sentenced over wife’s death SENTENCED: Danish Irfan will spend at least 16 years in prison before he can be considered for release after being found guilty of the murder of his wife, Ridda Zanab, last year

A husband, who fled to Pakistan after killing his partner, has been found guilty of murder following a trial at Bradford Crown Court earlier this week. 22-year-old Danish Irfan had already admitted to the manslaughter of his wife, Ridda Zanab, last year and it took the jury just two hours to decide upon the guilty verdict. Irfan will serve a minimum of 16 years before his release can be considered. Police were called to the couple’s house in Alford Terrace in the early hours of Monday 4th November last year, after receiving a report of concern for safety. When they gained entry to the property, they found the body of his 21-year-old wife in an upstairs bedroom. She was pronounced dead at the scene and it was later revealed that she had been struck with a claw hammer after Irfan found a text on her phone from another man. Detailed enquiries by West Yorkshire Police's Protective

Services Department revealed that the guilty party then fled to Pakistan, which led to the issue of an international arrest warrant. Irfan returned to the UK in February and was arrested on arrival at Manchester International Airport. Speaking after sentencing, Detective Superintendent Mark Ridley, of West Yorkshire Police's Protective Services Department, said: “Irfan brutally murdered his wife in the family home in Bradford and then fled to Pakistan in a bid to evade capture. “Following work with the international authorities, we were able to secure his voluntary return to the country to face justice. “He has today been found guilty of murdering Ridda Zanab and has been sentenced accordingly. “Our sympathies remain with Ridda's family and especially her young daughter, who will sadly grow up without her mother.”

August 2014 - 1st Edition

The mother of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular has admitted killing her son at her trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Rosdeep Adekoya, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of culpable homicide, a reduced charge from murder, when she appeared in court on Friday 25th July. Little Mikaeel was beaten over a prolonged period and killed by Adekoya before his body was wrapped in a duvet, stuffed in a suitcase and dumped in woodland 20 miles from the family home in Drylaw, Scotland. The toddler’s fatal beating came after the family visited Nando’s restaurant and Mikaeel was sick. He was beaten over a period of four days, between 12th and 15th January, with Adekoya pleading guilty to punching her son and causing his body to hit against a hard object or inflicting blunt injuries on his head and body The court heard how Adekoya had beaten her son regularly and her internet search history included hits such as ‘I find it hard to love my son’, ‘I love all of KILLED: Mikaeel Kular was killed by his my children except one’, ‘Why am I so mother, Rosdeep Adekoya, after four days of beatings in the family home in Drylaw aggressive with my son’ and ‘Get rid of before his body was dumped in woodland, bruises’. 20 miles from the family home The mother-of-five also admitted attempting to defeat the ends of justice by contacting emergency services and claiming her son had walked out of the house overnight. His disappearance earlier this year led to a huge search by thousands of members of the public, who had initially been told that he had gone missing. It was two days later that the body was found in the woodland in Fife leading to nationwide grieving. Advocate depute Alex Prentice told the court: “The basis for the plea tendered being accepted is that the severe, fell short of the wicked Crown accepts that the accused had no recklessness required for murder.” intention to kill Mikaeel and that the Culpabale homicide, like murder, is a assault perpetrated upon him, although form of unlawful killing. Yet the glaring

‘I’m GUILTY’ Mother’s guilty plea over son’s death difference is that if a person kills intentionally it is murder, whilst if a person kills negligently, it is culpable homicide.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

NEWS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Diggers try to reach more than 100 feared trapped in landslide Rescuers near Pune in Maharashtra, India have been digging through swirling mud to uncover dozens of submerged homes to find more than 100 people swallowed up by a landslide that flattened almost an entire village, with the confirmed death toll at 21. Teams of 42 rescue workers each worked through the night at Malin village but incessant rain, mud and poor communications in the remote area slowed their efforts to make their way into engulfed thatch huts and brick houses. The hillside above the village collapsed on Wednesday 29th July and heavy rain raised fears of another landslide, small streams continue to flow into the area from surrounding hills. The head of rescue operations at the National Disaster Response Force said 21 bodies had been recovered, with 129 people feared trapped under the mud that covered dozens of houses. "We have mapped the 46 houses and are trying to remove the mud from the most densely populated areas," said operations chief Alok Avasthy. The local school, one of the only roofed buildings to survive, was put into service as a makeshift shelter for rescue workers, while police were stationed in trucks to provide backup. Unprecedented rain in June last year wreaked havoc across Uttarakhand state in the Himalayas, causing rivers and lakes to burst their banks, inundating towns and villages and killing thousands. Environmentalists say construction of hydro-electric dams, involving blasting tunnels through mountains to carry diverted flows of water, deforestation and the spread of unregulated buildings along river banks magnify the impact of heavy rains.

FEAR: Pakistan acid attacks on women

A recent spate of acid attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan has sparked an impassioned debate about rising Islamisation that is forcing an increasing number of women to stay at home. The horrific crime, which disfigures and often blinds its overwhelmingly female victims, has long been used to settle personal or family scores with hundreds of cases reported every year. But two fresh attacks on consecutive days suggests a new pattern is emerging. Last week, two men on a motorcycle sprayed acid using syringes on two teenage girls who were returning from a market in Mastung town, 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the provincial capital Quetta. The day before, four women aged between 18 and 50 had suffered the same fate in Quetta, in the

Did you know... We all know that Bollywood celebs are all up for thrilling come-backs. Now Kajol will be seen throwing a punch or two in her forthcoming return to the silver-screen. She’ll play the role of a mafia widow in a film helmed as an adaptation of a Dutch show titled ‘Penoza’. The story is about a mafia

overlord being murdered ruthlessly and his widow taking the law in her own hands to track down the murderers and seek vengeance. Kajol was last seen playing a cancer patient in ‘We Are Family’.

Burqa-clad women walk in a market in Quetta, Pakistan

market area of Sariab. They were partially burned. "In accordance with our Baluch traditions, they were wrapped in big shawls as well as covering their faces. That... saved (them) from severe injuries," said Naz Bibi, mother of two of the victims. Asked about the attackers, she said: "I can only request that they should not treat women in such a cruel way." In most acid attack cases around Pakistan, the majority of victims know their attackers.

When caught, relatives found guilty speak of punishing their victims for having sullied their "honour" or that of their family with "indecent" behaviour. However, in these latest cases the victims had no known connection to their assailants, which has led campaigners to suggest the attacks are part of rising religious extremism in the province. "The aim of these inhuman acts is to prevent women from participating in education, as well as social, political and economic aspects of life by creating a climate of

terror," said Jahanzaib Jamaldini, vice president of the Baloch National Party, which is fighting for greater autonomy. This week, three more women suffered injuries to their legs and feet in yet another attack, though police and senior officials have so far said the latest incident was a case of a "family feud". In the Sariab district of Quetta, the scene of one of last week's attacks, Islamist groups like the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal-Jammat (ASWJ), are increasingly coming to the fore. Dressed in Arab garb, they are able to roam the

area armed with automatic weapons without fear of molestation -- leading many to believe they are given tacit state backing. The first recorded acid attack in Baluchistan came in 2010, with two more reported in 2012. Groups state that Balochistan has been steadily radicalised over the years, and a plethora of shadowy, extremist religious groups increasingly exercise their influence over society, diligently seeking to restrict women's agency, and deprive them of their rights.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AsianExpress.co.uk

Recount to begin Afghanistan elections finally make ground After one of the most disruptive election processes possible, the race for the Afghan Presidential seat took a small step forward this week as it was announced that votes were to start being recounted. An audit of millions of votes will once again be sorted to determine the future

president of the country, after an initial count had been marred by allegations of massive fraud. The ballots which are found guilty of such action will be disqualified meaning the process will take weeks to complete. Afghanistan has already been forced to wait to hear who will be only the second leader of the nation since the 2001-US led invasion that ousted the Taliban, with Hamid Karzai stepping down. Preliminary results from the 14th June runoff vote showed former Finance Minister Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai well ahead of his rival, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, but both sides alleged fraud. After an audit of eight-million votes previousy, both parties made calls of corruption despite Ahmadzai’s substantial lead.

A new route China plans railway to South Asian borders

LEADER: The voting to see who will succeed Hamid Karzai (pictured) as the next President of Afghanistan has so far taken almost four months, with a recount starting this weekend

As the world’s population continues to connect with others across the globe, China has announced plans to create new railways to the borders of India, Bhutan and Nepal. Plans were reported on Thursday which would see the current line, running to Tibet,

August 2014 - 1st Edition

extended to the three aforementioned nations, once an extension to a key site in Tibetan Buddhism opens. The construction is expected to be complete by 2020 and will be a key factor in the Chinese government’s plans to boost development. The China-to-Tibet line was

The head of the Afghan Independent Election Commission and the chief U.N. envoy to Afghanistan said the sides have now agreed on new criteria, allowing the audit to go forward. “On Saturday, we will restart the auditing and we kindly request the candidates, their team representatives and all other stakeholders involved in the auditing to fully cooperate with the Independent Election Commission in implementing this framework and finishing the process,” Commission chairman Ahmad Yousuf Nouristani said at a joint news conference with U.N. envoy Jan Kubis. The voting process has so far stemmed almost four months with the initial votes taking place as far back as 5th April. It had been hoped that the process would have been a smooth one which showed how far the nation had advanced since the days of the Taliban. Yet this has not been the case with the democratic process still apparently suffering from teething problems in the country.

officially opened in 2006, and passes through icy peaks on the Tibetan highlands, reaching top heights of 5,000m above sea level. The Global Times have also reported further plans in regard to current developments which are likely to open next month. Currently, the line runs up to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa but an extension through to Shigatse, the traditional seat of the Tibetan Buddhism’s second-highest figure, is set to be completed. That link is also reportedly scheduled for its own extension during the 20162020 period, to two separate points, one on the border of

Nepal and the other on the border with India and Bhutan. Critics of the railway have argued that the line is likely to bring in migrants who threaten to disrupt the Tibetan’s cultural identity. The Chinese announcement coincides with a drive by India, under its new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to consolidate its influence with its smaller neighbours. Modi's foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, headed to Nepal this Friday with a proposed pact to help develop the Himalayan country's hydroelectric power potential high on the agenda.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment

‘Take it Easy’

THE LATEST ENTERTAINMENT AND CELEBRITY NEWS FROM BOLLYWOOD & HOLLYWOOD

Shak teams up with record producer TaZzZ for sensational twist to classic bollywood track The classic bollywood ‘Babuji Dheere’ from the 1954 hit film ‘Aar Paar’ has been given a modern twist by Shak and one of UK’s fastest growing hit record producer TaZzZ Ullah. Shak, from Manchester, has teamed up with

the multi-talented TaZzZ for his brand new single giving a modern twist to the evergreen classic and from the moment ‘Take it Easy’ was released it went straight to number one on the iTunes World Chart. Shak quirkily confronts the conflicts of falling ‘in love’ in this generation where social networking has changed the dynamics of relationships. And then TaZzZ has yet again showcased his ability to transform the traditional stereotypes of desi music by producing a perfect beat. He’s ultimately succeeded in giving birth to a totally renewed sound that compliments Shak’s exceptional flow and his unique style of storytelling. Shak says: “It was an honour working with TaZzZ as he is super duper talented and such a humble guy. “You have to witness this guy in the studio to know what he is all about and it was an experience I will never forget. “I wanted to give my fans something different to what they have heard from me previously and TaZzZ just switched up the sound and gave me a vibe that I was yearning for.” Commenting to the Asian Express, TaZzZ said that experimenting with new sounds and new talent is a real passion. TaZzZ says: “Producing ‘Take It Easy’ was a lot of fun, I wanted to make something quirky that would fit with the new generation and I am extremely pleased with the end product. “Shak is a very talented individual who is so versatile, the chemistry was on point and everything else just fell into place perfectly.” The song is available to download via iTunes and all other leading digital stores.

ENTERTAINMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Yo – ‘Gal Sunja...’ San2’s back with his new sensational track and video produced by Ameet Chana

Meera Syal

UK singer-songwriter San2 exploded onto the music scene with his smash-hit debut single 'Nayo Lagda' reaching number one on numerous charts and entering radio playlists across the globe. Now he's back with an earth shaking dance-floor filler in the form of 'Gal Sunja'. There has been huge anticipation for this track, which featured on the beginning of the video to 'Nayo Lagda'. Written and composed again by Deedar Singh and with music by the internationally acclaimed

becomes patron for new Manchester drama and arts centre

Comedian, actress and writer Meera Syal MBE, has been announced as the latest patron of a new centre for contemporary visual art, theatre and film which opens in Manchester in spring 2015. Meera Syal, who studied English and Drama at Manchester University, joins fellow patrons, Danny Boyle, Phil Collins, Nicholas Hytner, Asif Kapadia, Jackie Kay, Rosa Barba and Suranne Jones, in supporting Manchester’s dynamic new cultural hub called ‘HOME’. Syal has worked extensively across theatre, film, TV and radio throughout her career and is an award-winning author, playwright

and screenwriter. She both wrote the screenplay and acted in the film adaptation of her first novel ‘Anita and Me’, which now features on both GCSE and university syllabuses. Her stage credits include the RSC’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ set in modern-day India and the Bollywood-themed musical ‘Bombay Dreams’. In 2011, she was appointed the Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at the University of Oxford. Syal is perhaps best known for her roles in the comedy series ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ (which she

also co-created) and the International Emmy Awardwinning ‘The Kumars at Number 42’. Further acting credits include The Real McCoy, Band of Gold and You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. Meera Syal says: “I loved my time at Manchester as an undergraduate and am over the moon to be becoming a Patron for HOME, which will add to the city’s reputation for exciting contemporary artistic expression. “It’s great to be part of a dynamic new organisation committed to discovering and fostering diverse talent and new voices across art forms.”

producer 'Shayal', Gal Sunja has 'hit' written all over it. San2 plays a number of different roles in the tongue-in-cheek video which accompanies Gal Sunja. Once again, the services of the multi-talented Ameet Chana were employed to produce and direct the video in conjunction with Simy Art Enterprise and Flying Solo Productions. San2 appears in the video wearing some amazing designer outfits created specially for the shoot. 'Gal Sunja' released on Thursday 14th August 2014 on the Virtual Recordz label via iTunes and other digital stores.

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

ENTERTAINMENT

The Largest Ethnic Superstore Chain in England

Bradford Store: Florence Street, Bradford BD3 8EX Yorkshire’s Largest Ethnic Supermarket

Manchester Superstores oﬀering the best for less! Manchester Superstore always giving you value for money and low prices at all our stores 382-384 Cheetham Hill Road Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 9LS

Dean Shopping Centre Cannon Street Bolton BL3 5BP

127-129 Ayres Road Old Traﬀord Manchester M16 9NR

536-542 Stockport Road Manchester M12 4JJ

461 Cheetham Hill Road Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 9PA

129 Lodge Lane Liverpool L8 0QF

132-142 Wilmslow Road Rushore Manchester M14 5AH

38 Park Lodge Lane Wakeﬁeld WF1 4NL

Florence Street Bradford BD3 8EX

ENTERTAINMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

Muslim comedian Jay Islaam wins national comedy award

“Breakthrough Act of the Year” A Muslim comic bested more than a hundred other gagmerchants to claim a national award for comedy. Jay Islaam, who has been performing stand-up for less than a year, triumphed over dozens of far more experienced acts to take the trophy at the competition final in Nottinghamshire last week. He received a cash prize as well as the accolade “Breakthrough Act 2014” – as awarded by FAF Comedy. “It still hasn’t quite sunk in,” said Islaam on reacting to the result. “The competition had an incredibly strong line-up, including scores of acts I have admired for a long time. “This is my first major award, and it’s come at a time when I was reconsidering whether to carry on pursuing comedy as a career. “I’m now certain that stand-up is what I was always meant to be doing, and I’m looking forward to an exciting year ahead on the comedy circuit.” The Breakthrough Act competition was open to comedians from across the UK, and the heats welcomed acts from as far afield as the West Country, Yorkshire, the Home Counties and Scotland. More than one hundred

performers applied to take part this year. The highest scoring acts from heats that took place in the late spring progressed to last week’s final, where they performed to an audience of more than fifty. Six official judges, including several comedy professionals, scored all ten finalists, with their aggregated scores deciding the winner. Speaking on behalf of FAF Comedy Clubs, Director Stewart Coleman commented: “Our 2014 competition was a closely contested affair that will likely provide the launchpad for some very talented British acts. “The final proved to be an incredible night of laughs and entertainment. Jay Islaam was a deserved winner – albeit by a single point!!” In the last year, Islaam has performed at some of the most prestigious comedy venues, and festivals, across the country including appearances at the world-famous Comedy Store. Next month he takes his first one-man show to the world’s largest arts festival – the Edinburgh Fringe. He’s already amassed a large online following and you can keep up with his work through his Twitter account @jayislaam.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

‘Dard’ by Ali Romeo After creating a buzz in the industry with tracks such as ‘London Girl’ and his debut single ‘Mahi’, Ali Romeo is back in the charts once again. Ali Romeo returned to Australia after a promising start within the British Asian music industry, to work on his upcoming album, which is planned to be released later this year. The concept, lyrics and composition were all crafted by Ali, with renowned producer Kam Frantic creating the sound. “I’d say this song took no

more than seven days to write, because I have been through a similar phase myself. The melody and lyrics have been kept very commercial on purpose; for this reason I feel that lot of people will also be able to relate to this track,’’ says Ali. The concept for this song revolves around an isolated person who once believed in the kindness of humanity and had a firm faith that if you do good, good things will happen, but everything changes. “After ‘Mahi’ and ‘London

Girl’ I was busy doing shows all over the UK,” adds Ali. “However, I was more concerned about releasing my album. So for that simple reason, I took a break from touring, and came back to Australia to start working on my album.’’ The video to ‘Dard’ has already been shot in Dubai and Australia and compliments the song pleasantly. ‘Dard’ is set to release on the 14th August on VIP Records and looks set to be one of this year’s biggest ballads.

‘Swag’ with Kayrun ft Jaswinder Daghamia

This highly talented, London-born producer/musician has just released a massive dance

floor track set to have you boogying. “Swag” came about with a simple but effective hook, which

turned into a track when London writer Balkar Laltonwala built the song around Kayrun’s original take. Predominantly a bhangra track - this fun mid-tempo track has been sung by none other than Jaswinder Daghamia who has a few hits under his belt. The video was shot in Kayrun’s hometown of Slough, with his vision the video has an upbeat and fun feel to it being based around a house party which gets out of control while parents are away. A fun, light and humorous concept really makes this Ballistic Production, directed by Kully Ghataore, video stand out.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

FILM: Honour Killing DIRECTED BY: Avtar Bhogal GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Zara Sheikh, Sandeep Singh, Jawed Sheikh, Tom Alter, Gulshan Grover, Prem Chopra

RELEASE DATE: 01/08/2014 A powerful multi-cultural love story set against the shocking backdrop of honour killings in the UK. Three men become firm friends in meltingpot Britain, despite their very different cultural backgrounds. One is a Sardar, the second a Pathan, and the third an Englishman who was born and raised in India. When the Englishman's daughter weds, his friends get together to organise traditional Asian celebrations. The Sardar's son Sunny (Sandeep Singh), who has come the UK to continue his education, meets the Pathan's daughter Sameera (Zara Sheikh) and they quickly fall in love. The blissfully happy young couple hope that their parents will be relaxed about their plans to marry. But the respective families' intense opposition leads to bitter enmity and ultimate tragedy. Shot in London and Punjab, Avtar Bhogal's important drama uses actors from Britain, India and Pakistan to explore the complex background to the burning issue of honour killings.

FILM: Singham Returns DIRECTED BY: Rohit Shetty GENRE: Action STAR CAST: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte, Anupam Kher, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Vineet Sharma Singham Returns (translation: Lion 2) is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is the sequel to the 2011 super hit Singham, featuring Ajay Devgan. Originally flagged with a release date of December 2013, the producers have decided that the film will hit the floors to celebrate Independence Day. Returning as the new DCP of the Mumbai Police Force, Ajay Devgn aka Bajirao Singham - who fought against the injustice and corruption, will now see a new challenge. Singham, will be seen battling the widespread issue of black money and will use his own inimitable style to take on villainous forces and fight against few political parties to eradicate the black money evil from the country. Shetty has canned shots at Gateway of India and the Worli Fort, as well as in some RELEASE DATE: of the unexplored remote places to bring out the real 15/08/2014 character of Mumbai.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

claim his rightful place as the only son and heir of Pannalal Johri. However, his joy is short lived as he discovers that his father is dead. Worse still, Pannalal’s loyal family lawyer, Abdulla (Johnny Lever), informs him that his father has willed his entire fortune to his dog – Entertainment! In order to inherit his father’s estate, Akhil and his best friend Jugnu (Krushna) decide to get rid of the pesky canine. Meanwhile, distant relatives of Pannalal, Suppose you discover that Karan (Prakash Raj) and Arjun (Sonu Sood), decide your father is not really your father; that your actual to get rid of Akhil, to land the fortune themselves. father is multi-billionaire What ensues is a deadly Pannalal Johri; and that you but hilarious game as Akhil are his only heir. and Jugnu plot everThat’s exactly what ingenious ways to kill off happens to our hero, Akhil Lokhande (Akshay Kumar), Entertainment, while Karan-Arjun hatch who has been working five nefarious plans to do away jobs a day just to keep his with Akhil – a dog-eat-dog fake ‘father’ (Darshan situation if ever there was Jariwala) who has been one. faking illness in hospital. In the midst of this However, overnight Akhil’s murderous mayhem is the fortunes change. loveable, loyal and He’s secured a spot in intelligent Entertainment. girlfriend Saakshi’s Will underdog Akhil have (Tamannaah) heart and now her home too, presided over the last laugh, will and testament? by her penny-pinching Will Karan-Arjun land in father (played by Mithun the doghouse? Chakraborty). Or will Entertainment However, on discovering prove that he’s Top Dog and his lineage, an overjoyed Akhil travels to Bangkok to enjoy the last bark?

FILM: Entertainment RELEASE DATE: DIRECTED BY: Sajid - Farhad 08/08/2014 GENRE: Comedy STAR CAST: Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj, Tamannaah Bhatia, Krishna Abhishek, Johny Lever, Mithun Chakraborty

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

ENTERTAINMENT

FILM: Raja Natwarlal DIRECTED BY: Kunal Deshmukh GENRE: Thriller STAR CAST: Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malick, Paresh Rawal, Deepak Tijori, Kay Kay Menon Infamous RELEASE DATE: ‘serial on29/08/2014 screen kisser’ Emraan Hashmi is back with his favourite director who’s given him many former blockbusters. Emraan Hashmi has stepped into this light-hearted revenge drama, which also stars Pakistani model and actress Humaima Malick in her Bollywood debut. In ‘Raja Natwarlal, conman Raja, played by Emraan – we see the antics of a born hustler who’s known for his sly tactics. The film promises several surprising twists and turns. The story evolves around how Raja’s character traps a famous businessman (played by Kay Kay Menon) into the biggest racket, where in the loyalties of love and betrayal are put to test.

FILM: Mardaani DIRECTED BY: Pradeep Sarkar GENRE: Action/Thriller STAR CAST: Rani Mukerji, Roy Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jishu Sengupta Shivani Shivaji Roy (played by Rani Mukerji)is an astute cop working in Mumbai's Crime Branch unit. She lives with her husband Dr. Bikram Roy and her niece Meera, both of whom she is very protective of. She is extremely attached and caring towards her family and excels at her work. Though deft at picking up hidden clues and fearless in confronting hardened criminals, Shivani is also a compassionate human being. But when provoked, Shivani embarks on a personal war against the child trafficking mafia, which abducts and traffics a teenage girl Pyari, who is just like her daughter. A lethal combination of calm perseverance and Priyanka Chopra doesn’t cease to surprise with her upcoming movie in which she plays the challenging role of a real life female boxer called Mary Kom. The story is the struggles in the life of Mary, who comes from a very poor family and her determination to prove herself results in her spectacular performance in

RELEASE DATE: 22/08/2014

simmering anger are what drive her against a ruthless mafia kingpin... Walt. But Walt is one of the most forbidding and merciless criminals in the cruel and malicious business of child trafficking and drugs. He sees nothing untoward in his heinous business - it's just another recreational entertainment that he offers his clients. What follows is a cat and mouse game between a fearless cop and a young and ruthless mafia kingpin in a war, which is very personal. Catch Rani Mukerji in the lead, playing an edge of the seat role of a lifetime, in this raw and gritty film which is a distinct departure from Pradeep Sarkar's style of filmmaking. boxing. For the role, Priyanka trained hard and even went to the lenghths of meeting Mary Kom in person to get lots of boxing tips. Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the trailer of the biopic has garnered rave reviews on Priyanka’s acting prowess.

FILM: Mary Kom DIRECTED BY: Omung Kumar GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Priyanka Chopra, Darshan Kumaar, Rajni Basumatary, Linn Laisshram

RELEASE DATE: 05/09/2014

ENTERTAINMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

SAEUPGT 2014 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (ALSO IN 3D)

STEP UP 5: ALL IN

STARRING: JOSH BROLIN, CHRIS PRATT, DAVE BAUTISTA, JOHN C. REILLY, VIN DIESEL, BRADLEY COOPER DIRECTOR: JAMES GUNN GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI UK REL 12A

STARRING: MARI KODA, MARTIN LOMBARD, CHADD SMITH, RYAN GUZMAN, BRIANA EVIGAN DIRECTOR: TRISH SIE 12A CERT GENRE: DRAMA, MUSICAL

An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos. Brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-

CERT

EASE

31/07/20DATE: 14

THE NUT JOB

Don’t let this simple concept fool you, this 01/08/20 squirrel movie really packs a 14 punch… this is big. Full of heroes and villains, daring rescues, comic mix-ups and classic slapstick, The Nut Job boasts an exciting cast of characters who plan an outrageous nut-store heist and unwittingly get embroiled and a thrill-ride ending sure to satisfy audiences. in a human bank robbery!

STARRING: WILL ARNETT, BRENDAN FRASER, LIAM NEESON, KATHERINE HEIGL DIRECTOR: PETER LEPENIOTIS GENRE: COMEDY, FAMILY The Nut Job follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous city park squirrel and his rat friend Buddy,

PLANES: FIRE AND RESCUE (ALSO IN 3D) STARRING: ED HARRIS, DANE COOK, JULIE BOWEN, WES STUDI, DALE DYE DIRECTOR: BOBS GANNAWAY GENRE: ACTION, FAMILY, COMEDY When world famous air U racer Dusty CERT (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, exmilitary transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave allterrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Stars of the previous Step Up films come together for the ultimate incredible dance battle. Sean (Ryan Guzman) and his dance crew have been struggling for more than a year to get their break in Hollywood. He soldiers on after everyone else gives

toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand— with the galaxy's fate in the balance.

UK RELEA SE DATE:

08/08/20 14

UK RELEA SE DATE:

UK RELEA SE

01/08/20DATE: 14 up, refusing to abandon his dream. Then he hears of a dance contest in Las Vegas. This could provide the breakthrough he's been looking for, as the winners get their own show. Now he needs to assemble a new crew. He teams up with Moose (Adam Sevani) and Andie (Briana Evigan), recruiting such familiar faces as the Santiago Twins (Martin Lombard) and Jenny Kido (Mari Koda).

HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS STARRING: ROSAMUND PIKE, CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, SIMON PEGG, TONI COLLETTE 15 DIRECTOR: PETER CHELSOM CERT GENRE: COMEDY, DRAMA Simon Pegg stars in an uplifting comedy-drama about a psychiatrist who traverses the globe in pursuit of happiness. London psychiatrist Hector (Simon Pegg) is in a rut. Despite his best efforts, his patients just don't seem to be

getting any happier. Even though his relationship with girlfriend Clara (Rosamund Pike) is just fine, he feels a nagging dissatisfaction. So Hector makes a bold decision. He decides to travel the world to see whether happiness really exists. His

UK RELEA SE

15/08/20DATE: 14

quest takes him first to China, then Africa, Canada and LA. Along the way, he meets wealthy, jaded banker Edward (Stellan Skarsgard) and Professor Coreman (Christopher Plummer), who teaches Happiness Studies at UCLA.

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

ENTERTAINMENT

SAEUPGT 2014 THE EXPENDABLES 3 STARRING: SYLVESTER STALLONE, JASON STATHAM, TERRY CREWS, RANDY COUTURE, HARRISON FORD, WESLEY SNIPES, MEL GIBSON, DOLPH LUNDGREN, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER UK RELEA DIRECTOR: PATRICK HUGHES GENRE: ACTION, THRILLER SE DAT In The Expendables 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The

TBC

CERT

THE CONGRESS

CERT

STARRING: ROBIN WRIGHT, HARVEY KEITEL, JON HAMM, PAUL GIAMATTI, KODI SMIT-MCPHEE DIRECTOR: ARI FOLMAN GENRE: ARTHOUSE, DRAMA, SCI-FI From Ari In return, she Folman, visionary receives healthy UK RELEA SE director of ‘Waltz compensation so 15/08/20DATE: with Bashir’, she can care for 14 comes a journey her ailing son, and beyond her digitised imagination. An ageing character will stay actress (Robin Wright, playing forever young. a version of herself) decides to Twenty years later, under the take her final job: preserving creative vision of the studio's her digital likeness for a future head animator (Jon Hamm), Hollywood. Wright's digital double rises to Through a deal brokered by immortal stardom. her loyal, long-time agent With her contract expiring, (Harvey Keitel) and the head she is invited to take part in of Miramount Studios (Danny ‘The Congress’ convention as Huston), her alias will be she makes her comeback controlled by the studio, and straight into the world of future will star in any film they want fantasy cinema. with no restrictions.

14/08/20 E: 14

Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

INTO THE STORM STARRING: RICHARD ARMITAGE, SARAH WAYNE CALLIES, NATHAN KRESS, JEREMY SUMPTER 12A DIRECTOR: STEVEN QUALE CERT GENRE: ACTION, THRILLER In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Told through the eyes and lenses of

UK RELEA SE

22/08/20DATE: 14 professional storm chasers, thrillseeking amateurs, and courageous townspeople, ‘Into the Storm throws you directly into the eye of the storm to experience Mother Nature at her most extreme.

MILLION DOLLAR ARM

STARRING: JON HAMM, SURAJ SHARMA, MADHUR MITTAL, LAKE BELL, ALAN ARKIN DIRECTOR: CRAIG GILLESPIE GENRE: DRAMA, FAMILY Based on an inspirational true story, Million Dollar Arm is a funny and uplifting journey. US sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) travels to India in an effort to save his career by finding a young cricketer to turn into a baseball star. With the help of a retired scout (Alan Arkin) JB sets up a talent contest "The Million Dollar Arm", discovering Rinku (Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma) and Dinesh (Slumdog Millionaire's Madhur Mittal) who have a knack for throwing a fastball.

CERT

UK RELEA SE

29/08/20DATE: 14 Hoping to make a quick buck he brings them to LA to train, but the boys struggle to adjust. His livelihood on the line and relationship with the boys at stake, with the help of his friend Brenda (Lake Bell) JB realises that family and friendships are more important than sealing the deal.

RECRUITMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Asian

Express

BUSINESS

Your National and Local Business Round-up

Business news

EastZEast arrives in Birmingham

197 Broad Street,Birmingham, B15 1AY Tel: 0121 643 4808 Web: www.eastzeast.com Opening times: Mon-Thu: 5:00pm – 11:30pm Fri-Sat: 5:00pm – 12.00am Sunday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm

he home of Punjabi cooking made its long awaited arrival in Birmingham last week as EastZEast opened its latest restaurant in the heart of the city. Having already proven to be a favourite amongst diners in the North of England, the new Midlands establishment is bound to prove a big hit with food-lovers in the area and beyond. Previously, diners had to travel north to sample Punjabi tastes the way they are supposed to be served yet the team at EastZEast have now brought the aromatic spices and flavours to a much wider audience. At a special opening ceremony on 5th August, esteemed guests

were joined by a host of fellow diners, all eager to sample some of the renowned dishes and get a sneak peak at their latest dining hot-spot. Alongside an array of mouth watering entrees, an evening of entertainment commenced with belly-dancers and DJ’s on hand to perform throughout the night. Guests were treated to classic EastZEast favourites, such as Lahori chicken and Lamb Sookha Bunah, offering just a small taste of what is available at the Punjabi specialists. The two-floor, elegant restaurant is the perfect venue for celebrations, whether it be a romantic meal for two, or a large party of wedding guests; everybody is catered for.

The extensive menu has been perfected over a number of decades with chefs fully trained to serve up the most succulent meals on every occasion. Their dishes have received nationwide recognition and have seen customers flock from across the country to try out the famous menu. The special EastZEast grill menu is not only vast in options but also provides diners the healthier option. Whether it be fish, chicken, lamb or prawns, the delectable flavours will leave even the fussiest of eaters satisfied. Don’t just take my word for it though, head down to one of the six restaurants today to experience Indian dining at its best.

BUSINESS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Illegal workers penalty Is your business operating legally?

Back in the Race T

he British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (Bapio) was recently unsuccessful in its Judicial Review claim against the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the General Medical Council (GMC), the doctors' regulatory body. Racial discrimination allegations sparked the Judicial Review claim in the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Bapio began its legal battle against the RCGP and the GMC due to claims that the RCGP’s membership exam, the MRCGP, which doctors must pass to practise as a GP in the UK, discriminates against ethnic minority candidates. Bapio’s allegations against the RCGP (which conducts the exam) and the GMC (which is accountable for ensuring a fair process), included evidence that white candidates are four times more likely to pass the exam first time than minority ethnic candidates trained in the UK, and 14 times more likely than candidates trained overseas. Particular emphasis was drawn to the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA), where students are examined on their ability to demonstrate effective communication with patients and colleagues. At the Judicial Review hearing, Mr Justice Mitting rejected the claim by Bapio that the CSA should be declared unlawful. He found that the RCGP was neither racially discriminatory nor in breach of its public sector equality duty. Mr Justice Mitting said the claim had been brought in good faith and in the public interest. He then expressed hope that the case would lead to progress:

“The bringing of this claim is likely, in the end, to bring something of benefit to the medical profession.” Mr Justice Mitting found that there was a disparity in results between different ethnic groups and stated that the RCGP must take action. He then expressed words of warning: “If it does not act and its failure to act is the subject of a further challenge in the future, it may well be that it will be held to have breached its duty,” he said. “But, as of now, I am satisfied that it's not in breach of its duty.” Mr Justice Mitting concluded by describing the outcome for Bapio as ‘if not a legal victory then a moral success’. Bapio president Dr Ramesh Mehta expressed hope in the judge’s remarks: “Although we may have lost the battle at this time, we feel we have won the war because the Judge has also said to the RCGP that they must now take action.” Whilst Bapio is undoubtedly disappointed with the judgment it seems that there could be a brighter future ahead for those ethnic minorities due to sit the examination. Mr Justice Mitting’s judgment could be seen as an invitation for Bapio to initiate further Judicial Review proceedings should the RCGP fail to take action to reduce the disparity in the results of the examination. This would not have been achieved without Bapio’s Judicial Review claim. We at Blacks have experience in handling Judicial Review proceedings and Medical Practice Law.

Please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or by email at LPatel@LawBlacks.com

New sanctions brought in this past week will see businesses, found to be employing illegal workers, handed tougher penalties in the form of higher fines. Previously, a business owner would be fined a maximum of £10,000 for providing work for such an employee yet that has now doubled in an attempt to stamp out the crime. New measures have also been introduced to ensure businesses don’t unintentionally hire an illegal worker. An interactive online tool, available at www.gov.uk/legal-rightwork-uk, has been launched to help employers establish if an applicant has the right to work in the UK simply by answering a few ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions. Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said it was crucial to increase the punishment for employers who break the law as it also has an effect

STRICT: James Brokernshire, Immigration and Security Minister, said the new £20,000 fine for hiring illegal workers is vital to help deter illegal immigration

on the wider community. He said: “Illegal working is a key driver of illegal immigration. It is not a victimless crime. It defrauds the taxpayer, undercuts honest employers and

cheats job seekers out of employment opportunities. “Doubling the maximum penalty for those who hire illegal workers sends out a strong message to those who break the rules. “At the same time as getting tougher on rogue employers, we want to support legitimate ones by making it easier for them to check the immigration status of potential employees by using our new online tool.” If an employer is convicted of ‘knowingly employing’ an illegal worker, they may be sentenced for up to two years’ imprisonment and/or receive an unlimited fine, with business details having the possibility of being published by the Home Office. If you need more help you can contact the Home Office helpline on 0300 123 4699 or send an email to businesshelpdesk@ homeoffice. gsi.gov.uk

Meat scare ‘hurts’ fast food giants China's latest food scare, which saw a number of McDonald’s restaurants in the region forced to temporarily pull meat items from menus, has ‘hurt’ the fast food giants according to a representative. An undercover local Chinese TV report, on 20th July, showed workers at Shanghai Husi Food Co Ltd using expired meat and doctoring food production dates. Regulators immediately closed the factory, which is part of OSI Group LLC, a US. food supplier and important McDonald's partner. A statement on behalf of McDonald's read: “While this matter will negatively impact results in the near

term, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact on full year 2014 earnings at this time.” McDonald's warning on Monday came just days

after rival Yum Brands Inc, which has about 6,400 restaurants in China and whose KFC is the biggest Western brand in the country, also said the scandal was driving China’s customers away.

McDonald's, which has just over 2,000 restaurants in China, said shares dropped 0.5 percent to $93.86 at mid-afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange, whilst shares of McDonald's and Yum have fallen 5.2 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively, since the scandal broke last month. Japan’s McDonald’s headquarters withdrew its full-year earnings forecast on 29th July after the China meat scare caused sales to drop 15 to 20 percent on a daily basis. The company, which has more than 3,100 restaurants in Japan, previously had forecast an operating profit of almost £70m.

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

BUSINESS

RECRUITMENT

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

We are looking for

VAN OWNERS/DRIVERS to work for a growing company in the following areas: Birmingham Blackburn Bristol Burnley Coventry Derby Glasgow

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES

WANTED We are looking for a Sales Executive to work for a growing company. Must have at least 3 years of advertising sales experience working in the newspaper and magazine industry.

EARN from £20k to 50k Salary • Bonus Commission • Expenses Car • Mobile Phone

Immediate start if you can answer yes to: Do you have a full UK drivers licence? Can you work of your own initiative? Do you have a thirst for money and success?

Please apply with a letter and cv to: Nadim Hanif Managing Director Media Buzz Ltd 4 Armley Court • Armley Road Leeds LS12 2LB nadim@asianexpress.co.uk

Greater London Leicester Liverpool London Luton Mansﬁeld Milton Keynes

Newcastle Northampton Nottingham Peterborough Staﬀordshire Stoke-on-Trent Wolverhampton

Must have a full UK drivers licence (Rate of pay to be negotiated) Enquiries to: Nadim Hanif, Managing Director, Media Buzz Ltd

T: 08703 608 606

WEBSITE

NEWS HOUNDS, FEATURES WRITERS, ENTERTAINMENT BUFFS, SPORTS ACES AND BUSINESS WRITERS

working for a growing company in the newspaper and magazine industry.

WANTED

SALES Responsibilities: • Answering enquiries via the website, telephone and incoming emails and respond accordingly. • Introducing marketing and sales initiatives to the target markets, using your experience and product knowledge. • Have internal sales / customer services experience.

Please apply with a letter and cv to: Nadim Hanif Managing Director Media Buzz Ltd 4 Armley Court • Armley Road Leeds LS12 2LB nadim@asianexpress.co.uk

If you think you've got what it takes to be part of Britain's largest ethnic newspaper group then we'd like to hear from you now. • Here at the Asian Express Newspaper we want enthusiastic and career-driven individuals to join our dynamic team. • Candidates should have a NCTJ or equivalent degree and a minimum of one year's solid work experience in a business-to-business environment. • Full-time Reporters wanted. Salary dependent upon experience.

If you think you would be the perfect candidate for this position, send a letter saying why, together with your CV, via email to: recruitment@asianexpress.co.uk

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

MOTORS

Future supercar By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

BMW have just launched its i8 - a plug-in hybrid performance vehicle that uses a three cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine in a package that takes BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy to a new high. Bringing together hallmark BMW dynamics, lightweight design and efficiency, BMW states that the 2+2-seater i8 is a newgeneration sports car. The length, width and height of the BMW i8, is in keeping with typical sports car proportions, and its compact construction allows the front and rear sections of the car to be particularly low-slung and thus accentuating the car’s dynamically stretched flanks. The dihedral doors open forwards

and upwards, adding intrigue to the design. The BMW i8 embodies a revolutionary, future-focused interpretation of the driving pleasure, for which BMW is renowned. It was purpose-designed as a plug-inhybrid sports car offering agile performance, near 50:50 weight distribution and outstanding efficiency. Its also the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine. This highly turbocharged unit is equipped with latest-generation BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with highprecision injectors positioned between the valves, along with Valvetronic. The low roll torque is further reduced by a balancer shaft, while a multi-stage damper integrated in the automatic transmission ensures very smooth and refined running at low RPM.

This three-cylinder combustion engine in the BMW i8 develops 231hp and drives the rear wheels, while a maximum torque of 320Nm is available from 3,700rpm. The car’s second power source is a 96 kW/131hp hybrid synchronous electric motor which sends its power to the front axle. The motor develops 250Nm torque from a standstill. As well as providing a power boost to assist the petrol engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself with a range in everyday driving of up to 22 miles and a top speed of 75mph on electric power alone, drawing its energy from a lithium-ion battery. Developed by BMW Group, the highvoltage battery has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of five kilowatt hours and can be recharged from a

conventional household power socket, at a BMW i Wallbox or at a public charging station. The battery can also be recharged via the electric motor on the overrun. The rear wheels of the BMW i8 are driven by the petrol engine via a six-speed automatic transmission, while the front wheels receive their power from the electric motor via a two-stage automatic transmission. Combined maximum output of 362hp and combined peak torque of 570Nm provide all-wheel-drive performance which is as dynamic as it is efficient. Utilising both power sources enables the sprint from zero to 62mph takes just 4.4 seconds, going on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. All the while combined fuel consumption stands at 135mpg and CO2 emissions come in at 49g/km.

BMW unleashes its first three-cylinder petrol engine

MOTORS

AsianExpress.co.uk

Menacingly powerful

A sports car icon since 1974, the 911 Turbo remains a benchmark high performance coupé. Now the 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition celebrates over four decades of combining the virtues of circuit race car with those of an everyday road car. Featuring the 560 hp flat-six twin-turbo engine, the high performance sports coupé the unveiling of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition, it endures the tradition at Porsche of building luxurious cars for the individual. As the name suggests the new 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition is unique to the UK market and will be offered in a limited edition of 40, priced from £150,237. An all-wheel drive chassis with active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights and a 560 hp flat six-cylinder twinturbocharged engine emphatically underline the sporting character of the 911 Turbo S, on which the

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Bi-turbo twelve-cylinder S 64 AMG Coupe owns the road The S 65 AMG Coupé is the new twelve-cylinder topof-the-range model in the SClass Coupé series. Unique drive comfort, benchmark performance and exquisite appointments are all hallmarks of this twodoor Mercedes vehicle. The irresistible contours

of the V12 Coupé are accentuated by a host of expressive design elements in high-sheen chrome. The AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine, with an output of 630 hp and 1000 newton metres of torque, is unique in its segment, as is the AMG sports suspension,

Luxurious beast

based on ‘Magic Body Control’ with curve tilting function and ‘Road Surface Scan’. Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of MercedesAMG GmbH comments: "There are AMG fans for whom our V12 biturbo engine is the measure of all things. “For this clientele we have developed a unique car in the form of the new S 65 AMG Coupé. From driving dynamics to comfort and equipment – our new twelve-cylinder coupé surpasses even the highest of expectations." Following the S 65 AMG, the SL 65 AMG and the G 65 AMG, the new S 65 AMG Coupé is the fourth AMG high-performance car with a V12 engine. No other car manufacturer in the world offers such a wide portfolio of twelve-cylinder vehicles as Mercedes-AMG. Back in 2003 the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz presented a coupé with a powerful V12 biturbo engine in the form of the CL 65 AMG (C215 model series). Its successor, the CL 65 AMG (C216 model series) was available between 2007 and 2014 and was the direct predecessor to the new S 65 AMG Coupé.

Exclusive GB Edition is based. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system further increases the handling capability. Aided by the Sport Chrono Package Plus incorporating dynamic engine mounts, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), the 911 Turbo S can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 197 mph. The benchmark lap time around the NürburgringNordschleife is 7 min 27 secs. To this, the 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition adds unique features carefully chosen to build on the compelling dynamic attributes and iconic silhouette of the standard coupé. Taking their cue from subtle styling motifs of the original 911 Turbo ‘930’ from 1974, the limited edition stands out clearly as the ultimate – and most exclusive – ‘Type 991’ 911.

Porsche unveils its exclusive GB edition in celebration of 40 years of 911 Turbo

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

MOTORS

0011ASH

AKH111R

AsianExpress.co.uk

AS11MED

BK11MAR

DY11SAF

August 2014 - 1st Edition

FA11SHA

HA11MED

JY11SUF

LY11SUF

MR110WE

N4SUR

0K11MAR

R44JA F

SA55Y MS

£5,000 (0011 ASH) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£8,000 (ASHOK M) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (B KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (D YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (F AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (H AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (J YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (L YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (MR HOWE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,995 TEL. 07954 389 874

£15,000 (O KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,800 ONO TEL. 07974 179 156

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£1,275 ONO TEL. 07852 290 229

£2,995 TEL. 07867 861 193

£4,500 (ASH RAJ) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (B SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (D YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (F AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

OFFERS OVER £5,000 TEL. 07973 165 474

£800 ONO TEL. 0121 643 3973

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£29,000 (MR LLOYD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£950 TEL. 07896 699 241

£7,500 (O MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07968 163 510

£7,000 TEL. 07825 040 037

OFFERS OVER £10,000 TEL. 07889 184 532

£5,500 TEL. 07947 979 777

£2,500 (ASHRAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (BISSMILA) TEL. 07971 732 789

£10,000 (E AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (F AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,550 TEL. 07867 861 193

£100,000 ONO TEL. 07539 976 158

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£9,500 (MR HACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (NAWED, NAWEED) TEL. 07731 464002

£3,500 ONO TEL. 07962 394 890

£2,500 (RAJHA) TEL. 07768 686 842

£2,000 TEL. 07947 979 777

OFFERS OVER £35,000 TEL. 07971 827 913

£1200 ONO TEL. 07884 115 115

£2,500 (ASH 222) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,000 ONO (BUSTED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (E AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,995 TEL. 07530 612 171

£16,000 (HEAVEN-HAVEN) TEL. 07731 464002

OFFERS OVER £5,000 FAZ911@MSN.COM

£7,000 (MONTY P) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MR HALE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (NAHEED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (O SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,000 ONO TEL. 07969 914 041

£12,000 TEL. 07867 861 193

£4,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£3,000 ONO (ALI HASSAN) TEL. 07946 162 099

£10,000 ONO TEL. 07976 024 735

£10,000 (B VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07740 784 983 privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,500 TEL. 07867 861 193

£15,000 (HELEN H) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,500 TEL. 07867 861 193

£10,000 (M OLIVER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MR HAYE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£10,000 (O VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (R AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (S DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£25,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£3,000 ONO TEL. 07539 976 158

£70,000+ TEL. 07854 012 093

£15,400 (B YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07740 784 983 privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

OVER £10,000 TEL. 07765 555 786

£15,000 (HELEN M) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 ONO (KAABAH) TEL. 07779 300 128

£OFFERS T. 07954 370 359 MOHAMMED SIDDIQUE

£9,500 (MR HAYS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (N AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (O YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (R AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 ONO TEL. 07706 216 060

£10,000 ONO TEL. 07887 690 098

£3,000 ONO TEL. 07539 976 158

£8,500 ONO NO WITHHELD No TEL. 07768 686 842

£15,000 (B YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (E BHATT) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (F BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (HELEN P) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07907 318 666 no withheld numbers

£650 ONO (MUNAWAR) TEL. 07597 572 045

£20,000 (MR HUGH) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (NAIMA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£15,000 (O YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07557 472 855

£2,995 TEL. 07793 628 670

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£10,000 (A VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 TEL. 07764 656 667

£8,500 (E BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (F DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (HELEN R) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,995 ONO TEL. 07890 201 854

£20,000 ONO TEL.0121 643 3973

£13,250 ONO TEL. 07837 867 868

£3,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£3,995 TEL. 07954 389 874

£7,000 (R DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,995 ONO TEL. 07764 656 667

£5,000 ONO (AMJED) TEL. 07971 732 789

£5,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£10,000 (AWESOME) TEL. 07985 254 294

£999 ONO TEL. 07427 677 989

£8,500 (E BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,495 TEL. 07954 389 874

£15,000 (HELEN T) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£10,000 TEL. 07779 117 865

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£OFFERS (TEXT ONLY) TEL. 07884 064 015

£3,000 (PAAYJA) TEL. 07768 686 842

£2,995 TEL. 07867 861 193

£OFFERS T: 07754 852 402

£1,499 ONO TEL. 07875 337 224

£5,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£9,500 (A YUNUS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (C AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£4,999 TEL. 07846 480 112

£1,500 ONO (HELLO X) TEL. 07946 162 099

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £850 TEL: 07977 118 134 £5,000 (MR SPOK) MON - FRI: 9-5.30 no withheld numbers privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000+ (NAIWAAB) TEL. 07973 165 474

£1350 TEL. 07867 861 193

£29,000 (R GIGGS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,000 ONO TEL. 07828 695 464

£OFFERS OVER £5,000 TEL. 07817 615 022

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,400 (A YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (C AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

OFFERS OVER £4,000 TEL. 07513 257 029

£6,995 (F GUPTA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (H DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07980 802 471

£1,499 ONO TEL. 07958 000 480

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£2,000 ONO TEL. 07966 386 755

£15,500 (R JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07754 852 402

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £5,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (A YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07740 784 983 privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£15,500 (E JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (F KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£14,000 (H KINGS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 TEL. 07983 480 777

£OFFERS TEL. 07764 511 955

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£5,895 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£3,500 (P ALLANS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (R SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07754 852 402

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £OFFERS T: 07740 784 983 privateplates@hotmail.co.uk MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (E KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (F LUCAS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (H KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (SHAB) TEL. 07977 348 295

£15,000 ONO (MAWLA) TEL. 07842 955 147

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£7,495 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£11,000 (PAUL JR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (R VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

123 YKP

IBZ 786 IKKY

55ABR

786 KAM 786 MAK 82 GK

A17JE0 A2SSM

A212 JAN AA11 LAM AA11MAD

AKH773R AKR5M

AL11 EEF

AL11 HSN

AM03EAR

AM04EAR AM11 AAD

AM11 EEN

AN11 JAM

AN11 SAR

AN11 SER

AN54AR N

AS11RAJ AS11RAP

AS11ZZZ

A SH42D ASKI

ATT4H

AV11JAY

AWS550M AY11NUS

AS11SAF

AY11SUF

AY11 UBS

BS11AUN

BT55MLA BU55TE0 BV11JAY

BY11SAF BY11SUF C11 EWY

C 5KY W CA11SHA

CA11MAD

CA55Y ME CA55Y MS

DY11SUF

EA11MAD

EA11MED

EA55TAL

EA55TLE EB11ATT

EB11ACK EB11ACK

EGO 80Y

EH55ANS EJ11DGE EK11MAR

FA11MAD

FA11MED

FAH44D

FAZ44L

FAZ 786 FB11ACK FD11EEP FDZ14

FE51ALL FG11PTA

FK11MAR

FL11CAS

HA13 ZAH

HAB333B HAV3N

HE11ENH

HE11ENM HE11ENP

HE11ENR HE11ENT

HE11OO X HD11EEP HK11NGS

HK11MAR

K3 LAM K4AHN

K4JOL

K40SUM

K444BAH K77 MYE K7 PPA

KA11 DEM KA11 SYM

KA51ERH

KA55YMS

K55 5HAB

MO11EB S

MO11EB X M011TYP

M011VER

M0 51DDK M111 NWR

M111 YAS

M44KAH

M444 LKK M7NA X

M800 SAA M9WLA

MR110YD

MR11ACK

MR11ALE MR11AYE MR11AYS

MR11UGH

MR 54BAR MR 5 5K0L MR5 5P0K

MR 5 5YAD

N4 YEB

N4 WED

MA11EED

NA11 DEA

NA11MAD

NA11MAZ

NA11 ZAM

NA12ANG

NA13 AAB

NA55AR X

£10,000 T: 07740 784 983 £10,000 T: 07740 784 983

MR 5 5YKE

MR 5 5YKS

NA55 YMA

NA55 YMM

0M11LES

0 M11RZA 0S11SAN

0V11JAY

0Y11SAF

0Y11SUF P14YAA

P44YJA P4VXX

P88 VEN PA11ANS

PA11LJR

R6JJY

R77JHA

RA07OUR RA11MAD RA11SHA

RC51 HAN RD11EEP

RE53EES RG11GGS

RJ11DGE

RS11AUN

RV11JAY

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

SAD111A

SAD 41F

SAM3R

SD11EEP

SF11EEM SH03B

SH04 BEK SH10AEB

no withheld numbers

SH10ABY

SH10KET

no withheld numbers

SH10KUT

no withheld numbers

SH11 AED

£15,000 (A AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (ANSAAR) TEL. 07946 162 099

£20,000 (AALIYAA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,000 TEL. 07983 480 777

£OFFERS TEL. 07971 850 490

£7,000 (C BHATT) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (E LUCAS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,900 TEL. 07867 861 193

£7,500 (H MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,995 TEL. 07867 861 193

£19,000 (MAHBUB) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 (MR SINGH) TEL: 07731 464002

£75,000 ONO TEL. 07969 914 041

£11,000 (PAUL SG) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (R YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (ARJAN) TEL. 07731 464002

£4,995 TEL. 07867 861 193

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£7,000 (C DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£20,000 (ELISA A) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (F SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£21,000 (HUNTER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07523 264 595 no withheld numbers

£1,500 ONO (MAIDA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£8,500 (N BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£11,000 (PAUL SR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (R YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,000 TEL. 07921 576 971

£OFFERS TEL. 07977 612 479

£10,000 ONO (ANWAAR) TEL. 07946 162 099

£OFFERS TEL. 07557 472 855

Panaceahealthcare@hotmail.co.uk

£OFFERS

£8,000 (EMILY C) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (F YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£10,000 T: 07740 784 983

£7,000 (K DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (MAIDAH) TEL. 07946 162 099

£9,500 (MS HOPE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (N CLARK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (P AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (SOULJA) TEL. 07803 526 898

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£8,895 ONO TEL. 07779 324 610

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£REASONABLE OFFERS TEL. 07834 016 393

£7,000 (C BHATT) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 (EMILY D) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (F YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS (HUZAIFAH) TEL. 07737 071 097

£9,895 ONO TEL. 07779 324 610

£1,500 ONO (MALEK) TEL. 07946 162 099

£9,500 (MS HALE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (N DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (P AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£1,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£1,695 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£2,500 TEL. 07405 763 319

£10,000+ (CHOWDRY) TEL. 07973 165 474

£8,000 (EMILY E) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07913 919 169

£10,000 (H VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 ONO TEL. 07786 510 000

£20,000 (M AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MS HALY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,500 TEL. 07867 861 193

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£5,000 TEL. 07900 895 552

£15,000 (SHIPER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£6,995 TEL. 07530 612 171

£10,000+ (CHILLER) TEL. 07973 165 474

£8,000 (EMILY F) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07977 802 112

£9,500 (H YUNUS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 TEL: 01274 414141

MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£29,000 (M AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MS HAWK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£29,000 (NEIL FOX) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (P DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07545 218 365

£10,000 TEL. 07969 914 041

£10,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£9,500 (ASHOK B) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07866 860 894

£OFFERS TEL. 07928 473 771

£8,000 (EMILY M) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (G AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (H YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 TEL. 07921 576 971

£1500 (MAHMUD) TEL. 07867 886 786

£9,500 (MS HAYS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO (NKHANZ) TEL. 07946 162 099

£1,500 ONO (POSSESS) TEL. 07971 732 789

£1,200 ONO TEL. 07791 919 237

£3,000 ONO TEL. 07870 993 553

£OFFERS TEL. 07977 612 479

£9,500 (ASHOK C) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,495 TEL. 07954 389 874

£7,500 (C SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (EMILY S) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (G AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (H YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (MS HUGH) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (N LUCAS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£29,000 (PHIL FOX) TEL. 07985 455 057

£775 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£3,000 ONO TEL. 07870 993 553

£OFFERS NO WITHHELD No TEL. 07754 852 402

£9,500 (ASHOK D) TEL. 07985 455 057

£995 (BIG FRR) TEL. 07971 850 490

£15,400 (C YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£49,000 (ERNEST) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (G AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£20,000 (JOHNTY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£13,000 TEL. 07921 576 971

£18,000 (M AHTAB) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (M SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£14,000 (P KINGS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,495 (SHOYB/SAQYB K) TEL. 07768 686 842

£5,000+ (SHIMMLA) TEL. 07973 165 474

£3,250 ONO (ABID SAB) TEL. 07773 995 142

£9,500 (ASHOK F) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 TEL. 07764 656 667

£1,495 ONO TEL. 07832 302 222

£7,500 (E SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (G DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS T: 07740 784 983 privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£3,000 TEL. 07970 281 994

£4,895 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£10,000 (MOHAMMAD) TEL. 07867 886 786

£15,000 (N SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (P MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

yourplate@yahoo.co.uk

£OFFERS

£5,725 TEL. 07802 183 450

£8,500 (A BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (ASHOK G) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS (BILAL) TEL. 07808 950 492

£8,000 TEL. 07921 576 971

£8,500 (ETHAN A) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (G MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,995 TEL. 07530 612 171

£15,000 (K KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£7,500 (N SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (P SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,445 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£25,000 TEL. 07867 861 193

£OFFERS TEL. 07707 146 047

£9,500 (ASHOK H) TEL. 07985 455 057

£12,500 TEL. 07891 217 880

£10,000 (D AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (ETHAN B) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (G SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£900 ONO (JAT OK) TEL. 07581 423 143

£15,000 (K SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07787 334 567

£1,500 (MOHAMMAD) TEL. 07867 886 786

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£SERIOUS OFFERS TEL. 07707 146 047

£999 ONO TEL. 07773 339 595

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£3,500 ONO (ABRAAR) TEL. 07946 162 099

£9,500 (ASHOK J) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 TEL. 07838 130 681

£1200 TEL. 07947 979 777

£8,500 (ETHAN F) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (GUIDES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1500 ONO TEL. 07774 246 877

£2,445 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£5,000 ONO TEL. 07969 595 760

£10,000 (M VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (N VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (P WILSON) TEL. 07985 455 057

£999 ONO TEL. 07773 339 595

£15,000 (SPORTY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 ONO (ABDUL) TEL. 07946 162 099

£9,500 (ASHOK K) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07812 728 079

£7,000 (D DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (ETHAN M) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 ONO (GULLFAM) TEL. 07946 162 099

£2,495 TEL. 07954 389 874

£10,000 (K VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1400 (M DAWOOD) TEL. 07428 657 147

£9,500 (M YUNUS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (N YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (P YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,200 ONO TEL. 07791 919 237

£20,000 ONO TEL. 07786 510 000

£10,000 ONO (ABRAAR) TEL. 07946 162 099

£9,500 (ASHOK L) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,495 ONO TEL. 07957 429 964

£7,500 (D MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (ETHAN R) TEL. 07985 455 057

OFFERS OVER £5,000 TEL. 07597 629 845

£15,000 (JALLALS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (K YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (M DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 (MY IPOD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (N YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (P YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,000 TEL. 07508 341 074

£1,500 (SURBJIT) TEL. 07985 589 631

£7,000 (A DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (ASHOK M) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (B AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 (DR HOPE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (ETHAN T) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (G VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (J AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,895 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£2,500 (MOHAMMAD) TEL. 07867 886 786

£995 (MY SHISHA) TEL. 07834 531 683

£1,695 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£9,500 (ROHAN G) TEL. 07985 455 057

£50 TEL. 07932 410 393

£15,400 (S YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07867 861 193

£9,500 (ASHOK N) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (B AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,000 (DR HORN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,500 (ETHAN W) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (G YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (J AHMED) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£19,000 (MEHBUB) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£1,395 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£9,500 (ROHAN K) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,995 ONO TEL. 07949 891 313

£15,000 (S YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£9,500 (ASHOK O) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£3,000 T: 07740 784 983

£15,000 (DR IANS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (E VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (G YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,895 TEL. 07779 324 610

£3,000 (U 4 USY / LUSY) TEL. 07768 686 842

£19,000 (MEHMUD) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£7,500 T: 07740 784 983

£20,000 (OO LLOYD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (ROHAN P) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,995 TEL. 07867 861 193

£15,000 ONO TEL. 07973 787 934

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (ASHOK P) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 TEL. 07740 784 983

£12,000 (DR HARY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£650 ONO (EVIL CAR) TEL. 07411 953 337

£1,950 ONO (HUSSAIN) TEL. 07956 214 163

£5,500 TEL. 07867 861 193

£10,000 ONO (IMRAN) TEL. 07759 097 070

£18,000 (MEHTAB) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07870 696 399

£15,000 (OO HARY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£12,500 (ROHAN X) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS (SHEETAL) TEL. 07786 510 000

£OFFERS TEL. 07581 169 231

£1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (ASHOK S) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,995 TEL. 07530 612 171

£8,000 (DR HAYS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (E YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£8,895 ONO TEL. 07779 324 610

£7,000 (J DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,000 ONO TEL. 07427 677 989

£25,000 (M JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,500 ONO TEL. 07427 677 989

£10,000 (O AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07816 488 420

£1,500 ONO (SAIDAH) TEL. 07946 162 099

£OFFERS (TARIQ) TEL. 07887 693 228

£4,000 (AHMADS) TEL. 07846 269 808

£9,500 (ASHOK V) TEL. 07985 455 057

£13,000 ONO TEL. 07879 230 103

£OFFERS TEL. 07720 376 861

£15,000 (E YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (H OLIVER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (J KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (L DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£20,000 (M KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 ONO TEL. 0121 643 3973

£5,000 ONO (QASSER) TEL. 07967 350 957

OFFERS OVER £400 TEL. 07866 992 500

£1,500 ONO (SALIHA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£1,500 ONO TEL. 07974 179 156

£25,000 (A JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£12,500 (ASHOK X) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (B CLARK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£995 (DR. SHISHA / SHA) TEL. 07834 531 683

£2,500 (F1 GUJR) TEL. 07867 886 786

£REASONABLE OFFERS TEL. 07525 927 144

£7,500 (J SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,500 ( L JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£2,500 TEL. 07969 914 041

£8,500 (O BLACK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,000 ONO (RIZWANA) TEL. 07779 300 128

£1,500 ONO (SAIKA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£2,200 ONO TEL. 07926 095 168

£5,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£9,500 (ASHOK Y) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (B DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£8,000 T: 07740 784 983

£2,999 ONO TEL. 07904 018 063

£950 ONO TEL. 07968 642 402

£15,000 (J SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,500 (L LUONG) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,900 ONO (MR D ALLY) TEL. 07774 246 877

£OFFERS TEL. 07751 427 106

£9,000 (O CLARK) TEL. 07985 455 057

OVER £2,000 ONO TEL. 07427 677 989

£15,000 (S AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£995 ONO TEL. 07886 606 431

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£15,000 (ASHESH) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,995 ONO TEL. 077970 914 137

£15,000 (D SHAUN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,500 TEL. 07825 040 037

£12,000 (HAILEE X) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (J VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (L SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07928 473 771

£600 ONO TEL. 07836 221 302

£7,000 (O DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07928 473 771

£3,500 ONO (SAIMA/SALMA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£15,000 (TAWHEED) TEL. 07842 955 147

£20,000 (A KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£25,000 (ASHFAQ) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,495 TEL. 07954 389 874

£7,500 (D SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 TEL. 07825 040 037

£12,000 (HAILEY X) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (J YUNUS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (L VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MR HOOK) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,500 ONO TEL. 07766 645 325

£6,995 (O GUPTA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07779 675 730

£OFFERS TEL. 07983 104 538

£OFFERS TEL. 07863 289 625

£5,895 ONO TEL. 07779 324 610

£39,000 (ASHLEE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£19,000 (BEHOLD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (D VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,000 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£10,000 (H AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (J YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (L YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,500 (MR HOBB) TEL. 07985 455 057

SERIOUS OFFERS TEL. 07969 914 041

£15,000 (O JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07868 572 069

£2,995 ONO TEL. 07729 288 346

£1,500 (TALLAT) TEL. 07867 886 786

AA11YAA

AA12JAN AA51ZAA

AA55HAK

AA55 RAF AALI5

AAL115 AAZ15

AB10CH0 AB10SAB

AB11ACK

AB11DVL

AB12AAR ABD111L

ABR44R AD11EEP AES141T

AF11 AAK AF11 LAK AF11 SAN AH11MDS

AJ11DGE

AK11 BER AK11 SAR AK11MAR

AK55AAH

AN55AR K ANJ33M

ANW444R ARV 33N AS11 AKS

AS11 GER AS110KB

AS110KC AS110KD

AS110KF

AS110KG AS110KH

AS110KJ AS110KK

AS110KL

AS110KM AS110KN AS110KO

AS110KP

AS110KS

AS110KV AS110KX

AS110KY

AS11ESH

AS11FA0

AS11LEE

B055 KHN

B055Y B0 B111 NAA

B15 NAD

B16 KMY

B166 BOB B17SH U B19 ALY

B19 FRR

B1G SLD B1LRL

B45HAR B5 WAJ B9 SHU

BA11ALZ

BA11MAD

BA11MED

BA55U MR

BA55Y MR BAB84R BAS33R BC11ARK BD11EEP

BD55 CAB BD55TAN BE11OLD

CB11ATT

CD11EEP

CH11LER CB11ATT

CH13 DRY

CH13 LER

CS10 NGH CS11SAN

CY11SAF D4WUO

DA11DY X DA11MAD

DAU400D DD11EEP DMILES

DR110PE DR110RN DR11ANS

DR11ARY DR11AYS

DR 51NGG DR51SHA

DR 5 500D DS11AUN DS11SAN

DV11JAY

EL11CAS EL11SAA

EM11LYC EM11LYD

EM11LYE EM11LYF EM11LYM EM11LYS ER11EST ES11SAN

ET11ANA ET11ANB

ET11ANF ET11ANM ET11ANR ET11ANT

ET11ANW

EV11JAY EV11KAR

EY11SAF EY11SUF

F1 6UJR F17 STX

F44EEM F44TMA

FA11 RYD

FRA22T FS11SAN

FY11SAF FY11SUF

G 13OXD

G13SAL

GA11MAD

GA11MED GA11SHA

GD11EEP

GMIILES GS11SAN

GU11DES

GU11FAM GU11LAM

GV11JAY GY11SAF GY11SUF

H00SAYN

H055AYN HO11VER H11 RAA

H8 ABU

HA11EEX HA11EYX

HA11MAD

HM11LES HU11TER

HU55 ANX

HU55 EFA HV11JAY

HY11NUS

HY11SAF HY11SUF

J011NTY

J055FYN JON80SS J17T OK J17VEE

J4UE0

JA11ALS

JA11MAD

JA11MED

JA55BYR

JAV333D JD11EEP JK11MAR JS11SAN

JS11AUN

JV11JAY JY11NUS

JY11SAF

KAD33M KAS4R

KD11EEP

KE55ERR KH11AAN

KH11 AHN KH11ANZ

KH11 LAK

MA11BUB

MA11DAA MA11DAH

MA11EKZ MA11MAD

MA11MED MA11MVD

MA11 RYM

£1,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

KH11NGZ

KH59 LED KK11MAR KS11AUN

KU55 OOM KV11JAY KY11SAF

KY55 HAN KY55 HOR L1 4 USY L 1MRN

L60N FR LD11EEP

LJ11DGE

LL110NG

LS11SAN

LV11JAY LY11SAF

MA11TAB

MA55 UDD

MA55 UMM M AL11S

MAR20F

MD04WOD MD11EEP

MD11AMD ME11BUB

ME11MUD ME11TAB

MJ11DGE MK11MAR

MO11 BEN

MR04LLY

MR10 JAT MR1100K MR110BB

MR 57NOH MR N4S

MS110PE

MS11ALE MS11ALY MS11AWK MS11AYS

MS11UGH MS11SAN

MU11AMD

MU11 SAH MV11AMD

MV11JAY MY11NUS

MY11P0D

MY51SHA

MY55 TRY

MY55TYC N005HEN N171LA E N1 DEM

N333EWS

N333RAA N34EEM

N444HEM N44DLM

NAD111M

NB11ACK

NC11ARK ND11EEP

NAS555A NE11FOX

N K11ANZ NL11CAS

NO11 SHN

NS11AUN

NS11SAN

NU11 ZAT NV11JAY NY11SAF NY11SUF

NY55 AAR

NY55 HAA 00110YD OO11ARY

0A11MAD

OA55ERS 0B11ACK OC11ARK

0D11EEP NG11PTA

0J11DGE

PA11LSG

PA11LSR

PA11MAD PA11SHA

PA11 VEZ PD11EEP

PD55ESS PH11FOX

PK11NGS

PM11LES PS11SAN

PV11NDA PW11SON

PY11SAF PY11SUF

R011ANG RO11ANK

R011ANP

R011ANX R12SYY

R12Y MP R15WNA

R19SHS

R34 RAJ

R40 JAH R40LEX

RY11SAF

RY11SUF

S011LJA SOC4R

S11LYM

S11 OHL

S13AF X S4 BBV

S40YB K

S44JED

S48 EYA S55RFY S5RFY

S6F XX S7KCK

S777YRA S8XXY

S80HAL

S88 TAL SA11DAH SA11HAS SA11KAS

SA11MAD

SA11MAZ

SA13 BAH

SAF333R

SH11 AFS SH11AHZ

SH11 ANY SH11 OBY SH11PER

SH11YLA

SH12ADH

SH12ANH

SH13 MLA

SH54ZHD SHA2D

SO11 BYA SP11RTY

ST11GGG

SUR871T SY11SAF SY11SUF T0YSR

T11UCS

T14 REK

T1L1 786

T44 RKK

T444BYS T8WHD T9RYK

TA11ATS

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition TA11HAS

UA11MAD

W4JLD

X BAIG

£3,000 ONO (TALHA) TEL. 07946 162 099

£10,000 (U AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,995 TEL. 07954 389 874

£50,000 TEL. 07947 979 777

£10,000 (T AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (U DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,000 TEL. 07854 435 656

£OFFERS TEL. 07811 146 312

£1,500 (TAHYRS) TEL. 07867 886 786

£OFFERS TEL. 07707 747 776

£15,000 (WAHEEM) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,700 TEL. 07786 087 155

£1,600 ONO TEL. 07557 387 547

£15,400 (U YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£9,000 (W AISHA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (X KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,895 ONO TEL. 07779 324 610

£2,000 (VOHRA) TEL. 07867 886 786

£4,500 (WANTED) TEL. 07516 111 755

£7,500 (X MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£6,500 (V OLIVER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 (WAHEED K) TEL. 07973 199 979

£4,500 (X SHAKS) TEL. 07985 455 057

privateplates@hotmail.co.uk

£5,000 T: 07740 784 983

£1,000 TEL. 07967 193 033

£15,000 (R YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07928 473 771

£100,000 (TAHIR) TEL. 07403 302 725

£850 ONO TEL. 07803 012 253

£2,995 TEL. 07793 628 670

£15,400 (X YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (T BHATT) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (V AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 TEL. 07867 861 193

£OFFERS (YOUNAS) TEL. 07834 016 393

£7,000 (T DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (V BHATT) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (W DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£4,000 ONO (SALMA) TEL. 07969 598 969

VALUED AT OVER £60K TEL. 07739 413 695

£7,000 (V DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,995 (W GUPTA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£OFFERS TEL. 07835 316 786

£15,500 (T JUDGE) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (V SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (W KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£30,000 TEL. 07525 817 453

£14,000 (T KINGS) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (V YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (W MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (Y AHMAD) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (T MILES) TEL. 07985 455 057

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£7,500 (W SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (YAYYAA) TEL. 07985 455 057

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 MON - FRI: 9-5.30

£3,745 ONO TEL. 07588 326 444

£15,400 (W YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£49,000 (YELL COM) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,500 (T SUSAN) TEL. 07985 455 057

£6,500 (W OLIVER) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,000 (W YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£7,000 (Y DILEEP) TEL. 07985 455 057

£10,000 (T VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,000 ONO TEL. 07779 994 695

£3,500 (SINGHS) TEL. 07833 333 870

£15,000 (Y KUMAR) TEL. 07985 455 057

£15,400 (T YUSAF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£5,000 ONO TEL. 07779 994 695

£1,500 TEL. 07767 778 798

£OFFERS T: 07754 852 402

£15,000 (T YUSUF) TEL. 07985 455 057

£1,800 (WANTED) TEL. 01202 877 038

£15,000 TEL. 07733 244 444

£10,000 (Y VIJAY) TEL. 07985 455 057

TA11MAD

TA11YRS

TA13BYS

TA55LYM

TA55TEE TA55TYE TAHIR

TB11ATT

TD11EEP TER1K

TJ11DGE

TK11NGS

TMIILES

TR11 HAD TS11SAN

TV11JAY TY11SAF

TY11SUF

UD11EEP

UMM444R UY11SAF V011RAS

V011VER V 4RFN

V 44MJD VA11MAD

VB11ATT

VD11EEP VS11SAN

VY11SAF

VY55 HAL VY55 HNU W011VER

W33DDY

W33DY K W33NTD

K7 PPA £3,995 ONO TEL. 07890 201 854

N002HAT £2,000 ONO (NUZHAT) TEL. 07813 011 702

A1.2GGY

F4YSL

W4LYT

WA11EEM WA11SHA

WA11TAD

WAH330K RY11SUF

WAJ33D WAS11F

WD11EEP WG11PTA

WK11MAR

WM11LES WS11SAN

WY11SAF RY11SUF

X3 51NGS X 7BY X XAL 11X

X K04SER X K11AN X XK11MAR

XM11LES XS11AKS

XX10 MAR XY11SAF Y11NES

Y511LMA

Y55ANA Y9 ALT

YA11MAD YA11YAA

YE11COM YD11EEP YK11MAR

YU10NES

no withheld numbers

YV11JAY

L99HOR £10,000 TEL. 07850 706 930

YA55EEM KA55YM.A

SHIIFEK

£OFFERS TEL. 07522 173 297

£OFFERS (FARANA) TEL. 07522 173 297

£OFFERS TEL. 07522 173 297

AAIIZAR ABIIDLA ADIINAN

AI3AD.X AI3BYD

ALIIMAH ANIIAMS

ANIIEEK ASIIWYN

ATIIQUE AWAI5S

AWIIAS.X

AY55HAS

BA0.5HAN

BD5.7HUG BI6 KNY

CH JAT EI3RAR

ESIIMYL F3LAH

F8I2ANA F8RHN

F9TMA

FAIIZAM FI2ANA

FI2LAT

FI7RAN FI9RUK G7UNS

HI6FSA HI8SNS

HAIIRUN

JA55 KOR

JA5.5NGH JAIIBAR

JASS JAZ K4HN.V

K4UR.X

K40EER K44HNY

KA55HYF

Enhanced performance

£75,000 ONO TEL. 07887 837 553

£OFFERS TEL. 07522 173 297

AA55HAD

MOTORS

KE55AR.J KE55AR.X KH09KAR KI5HVR

L4IIORE

M42RUF M44YAT

MAQ4DAS MEIIZAN MUIIAM0

NAV330A P44POO

PANI54R RI4SYT

RI7WAJ S4FTR

S4JA0 S4TPL

S50HYL

SH02ZEB SHIIEZD

SHIIKOR

SHIIMEM SHIIMLA SHIISAD SHIFYK SHIOYB

SI00FYN T4RAK T4SDK T5PAN

TI5HAQ TI6YUB

TI7LAT

TA5IWAR

TA54DAK

TA54WAR V3JEY W4SAB

W8SYM

WI4JYD

X.I5AH.X

Land Rover is introducing a comprehensive suite of updates to Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for 2015 model year, reaffirming their status as one of the world’s best luxury and premium sporting SUVs, unrivalled in their breadth of capability, both on- and off-road. The potent SDV8 now produces 339PS and 740Nm – a 40Nm increase – with a fuller torque curve from 1700 to 3300rpm thanks to detailed calibration changes. This improves in-gear acceleration by up to 6.5% from fifth to eighth gear, ensuring effortless overtaking ability and enhanced towing capability. The ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic gearbox has been re-engineered with a revised torque converter incorporating a twin-spring damper. Despite such a large increase in torque, the SDV8’s fuel economy and CO2 emissions remain unchanged at 32.5mpg and 229g/km CO2. Updated puddle lamps now project each vehicle’s silhouette onto the ground at night to light the way for occupants. Fixed panoramic roofs with power blinds are now available and bring an additional sense of space and light to both vehicles’ luxurious interiors. Meanwhile, for Range Rover, 19-inch alloy wheels with a Satin Dark Grey finish introduce a stylish option for buyers wishing to use smaller wheels where conditions and surfaces may prove more challenging.

Land Rover introduces updates for Range Rover & Range Rover Sport 2015 models

An updated colour palette features Aruba silver and Kaikoura Stone, and longwheelbase derivatives can be specified with a sophisticated 22-inch alloy wheel for the first time. Land Rover InControl™ Remote and InControl Secure are now available on Range Rover and Range Rover Sport derivatives as standard. InControl Remote includes an integrated SOS Emergency Call, Optimised Land Rover Assistance and a Smartphone App which enables you to connect remotely with your vehicle wherever you are. InControl Secure tracks the vehicle should it be stolen. InControl Apps and InControl Wi-Fi are new Land Rover InControl technologies which debut on Range Rover and Range Rover Sport derivatives. InControl Apps allows owners to sync smartphone apps to the vehicle’s touchscreen, and is compatible with Apple and Android smartphones. InControl Wi-Fi provides instant in-car access to a mobile hotspot, which allows up to eight devices to be used simultaneously. The system provides superior signal quality compared to an independent smartphone hotspot using the customer’s existing data plan through a duplicate sim card. The 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are available to order from 16th July.

CLASSIFIED

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

FUNERAL SERVICES

BUSINESS FOR SALE

BUSINESS FOR SALE AMERICAN - MEXICAN FOOD 70 Seater Restaurant Last years turnover £300k Possibility of Franchise ASKING PRICE £95k CONTACT: 07739 413695 HEALTH & BEAUTY

MARQUEE HIRE

MORTGAGE BROKER

NEED A MORTGAGE? Then Contact

Kalda Khan CeMap - Mortgage Adviser

Tel: 07534566493 Urdu and Punjabi speaking consultants also available including home visits. email: kaldakhan@mortgagebrokercountrywide.co.uk www.mortgagebrokercountrywide.co.uk You can choose how we are paid for mortgages: pay a fee on average £600, or we can accept commission from the lender.

Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Mortgage Broker Countrywide is an appointed representative of Sesame Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Asian

TWITTER

@AsianExpressUK

please visit our new website:

www.asianexpress.co.uk

AsianExpress.co.uk

August 2014 - 1st Edition

SPORT

SPORT THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS WITH THE BIGGEST NAMES

“Football has to keep on spreading throughout the world. We have seen success with the professional league in China, but in September I can inform you that we will have a professional soccer league in India.”

SUPPORT: Sepp Blatter says he is excited about the prospect of bringing football to more than one-billion Indians

Football set to takeover India Football chief gives his By Ashley Grint

ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

With the Indian Super League (ISL) set to launch in less than two months time, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has labelled the nation ‘another market’ which he says will completely fall in love with the beautiful game. Back in 2007, during a visit to India, Blatter labelled the country a ‘sleeping giant’ in the world of football and called for ‘wide scale reforms and greater professionalism’ in an attempt to promote the game at all levels. With the creation of the ISL, the controversial character says the nation is on the right path to success

backing to ‘sleeping giants’ similar to that seen in China in recent years. “Football has to keep on spreading throughout the world. We have seen success with the professional league in China, but in September I can inform you that we will have a professional soccer league in India,” Blatter said to the SportsBusiness International

magazine. “This is another market for football - not a financial market but another market to grow our sport. There are 1.3 billion people in India, that's 1.3 billion people who want to play football now,” added the head of world football's governing body. “Obviously, they like cricket and

it's a good sport; let them play it, but it's not as good as football,” Blatter went on to say while addressing more than 400 people at the Master Alumni Association in Rio de Janeiro during the World Cup last month. The league has already signed up established stars such as Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg, Joan

Capdevila, David Trezeguet and Bojan Djordjic to name a few. Organised by IMG-Reliance, and supported by the All India Football Federation, eight teams will complete in the inaugural season kicking off on 12th October. 22 players will compete in each team, which will include 10 foreign players, and one ‘marquee’ player. Each franchise will also include eight domestic players and four local players from the catchment area in the under-23 category. The eight teams set to compete in the first season are: Atletico de Kolkata, Kerala Blasters FC, Delhi Dynamos FC, NorthEast United FC, Team Pune, Team Mumbai, Team Goa and Team Bengaluru.

SPORT

AsianExpress.co.uk

SPORT

August 2014 - 1st Edition

Contr

GOT A SPORTS STORY PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR? contact our sports newsdesk:sport@asianexpress.co.uk

Disabled coach lands job with Premier League giants

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

‘This is just the beginning’ Back page story continued Speaking about what his role will involve, Sohail explained: “Basically I will be joining the soccer schools side of the club whereby we go into schools across Manchester and work with the kids to teach them about football and of course Manchester United. “It’s really about working with the community and I am so appreciative to have got the job but for me, it is just the beginning.” Sohail says he hopes to become the first disabled football manager in the top four tiers of England and has his eyes set on completing his next coaching badge, the UEFA B licence, in the near future. “It is a great feeling to be part of this club,” he said. “The main goal is to get into management and then into the football league but I appreciate this opportunity

so much as my first professional venture into the game. “Manchester United is the biggest club in the world so to have been successful in my application was amazing and not something that happens every day.” He added: “It certainly doesn’t do any harm to have Manchester United on your CV.” A spokesman for the club said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Sohail to Manchester United, his determination to reach a unique role in football is an example to us all. “In the face of great adversity Sohail has shown that hard work and determination counts for everything in overcoming obstacles. Since coming to the training ground, everyone at Manchester United has welcomed Sohail with open arms.”

Ban UPHELD Luis Suarez’s biting ban has been upheld following his appeal on Thursday yet the Uruguayan striker has now been told he can train with Barcelona. The forward, who was suspended from all football, and couldn’t even enter a stadium initially, was handed a four month ban after biting Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match in Brazil. Following his £75million move to Barcelona last month, he had been forced to stay away from his new teammates by sanctions handed down by FIFA. However, following his appeals process, the 27-year-old has now been told he can join the squad in match preparations. A statement released by the Court of Arbitration for Sport read: “The sanctions imposed on the

player by FIFA have been generally confirmed. “However, the four-month suspension will apply to official matches only and no longer to other football-related activities (such as training, promotional activities and administrative matters). “It has however considered that the stadium ban and the ban from ‘any football-related activity’ were excessive given that such measures are not appropriate to sanction the offence committed by the player and would still have an impact on his activity after the end of the suspension.” Suarez’s ban will finish on 25th October, just one day before Barcelona face off against Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have banned England batsman Moeen Ali from wearing wristbands featuring the slogans ‘Save Gaza’ and ‘Free Palestine’. Ali, 27, who is Muslim and of Pakistani descent, wore the wristbands on the second day of the third test (Monday 28th July), against India at Southampton. His wristbands were only on public display for just over 40 minutes while he made 12 runs off 28 balls before he was caught off India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Though Ali was backed by the England and Wales Cricket Board, he was told by match referee David Boon - the former Australia batsman who is the ICC’s match referee, to remove the wristband and not wear them again while playing for England.

The ICC regulations prohibit players from displaying political, religious or racial statements on their clothing and equipment while taking part in international matches. England had cleared Ali to wear the bands, arguing that he was making a humanitarian statement and not a political one. The ban has been deemed “controversial” as the whole team wore the logo of the Help for Heroes charity on their shirts on Tuesday 29th July to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the first world war. But the ICC issued the following statement: “The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match. “Moeen Ali was told by the match referee that while he is free to express his views on such causes away from

“Moeen Ali was told by the match referee that while he is free to express his views on such causes away from the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match.”

August 2014 - 1st Edition

AsianExpress.co.uk

oversy

GOT A SPORTS STORY PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR?

contact our sports newsdesk:sport@asianexpress.co.uk

the cricket field, he is not permitted to wear the wristbands on the field of play and warned not to wear the bands again during an international match.” Moeen, who has been involved in helping raise funds in his home city Birmingham for charities working to raise funds for Gaza relief efforts, has had the backing of his team. England and Wales Cricket have said that ‘as far as we are concerned, he has not committed any offence,’ adding it was up to the ICC to decide what action, if any, Ali should face. Nevertheless, other cricketers expressed their support of Ali on social media. “We have always worn wristbands or ribbons when showing support 4an incident or raising awareness,we do it for animal rights too,y not humans,” wrote former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Mahmood on Twitter. “Absolutely love this! Well done Moeen bro! Keep showing your support! #Pray4Gaza” wrote England cricketer Ajmal Shahzad. “Good on brother mo! #prayforGaza” wrote Lancashire and former England bowler Kabir Ali. On Friday, Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang was warned he risked being thrown out of the Commonwealth Games if he repeated wearing gloves bearing the message ‘Save Gaza’. Awang could have been ejected from the 2014 Glasgow Games after wearing the gloves in competition on Thursday. Instead the 26-year-old was given a reprimand and warned not to wear them again. The Commonwealth Games Federation seeks to avoid its competitions being used for political means. Though Awang insisted his message was ‘humanitarian’ rather than politicallycharged, he issued an apology.

SPORT

SPORT ICC bans England batsman Moeen Ali from wearing “Save Gaza” wristband

SPORT

AsianExpress.co.uk

Asian

Express National

August 2014 - 1st Edition

GOT A SPORTS STORY?

SPORT sport@asianexpress.co.uk Disabled coach lands job with Premier League giants

NO MATTER PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR GET IN TOUCH AT

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

An aspiring football manager from Keighley has landed a dream transfer to one of England’s most successful clubs, where he will take up a coaching role in the community.

WE NEED YOU!

22-year-old Sohail Rehman, who was born with spinal muscular atrophy and confined to a wheelchair at 13, will begin his new role in November as an official representative of Manchester United.

Continued on page 50

‘This is just the beginning’ HIRED: Sohail Rehman will begin his role with Manchester United’s Soccer Schools in November after landing the job last week

Published by Media Buzz Ltd. 4 Armley Court, Armley Road, Leeds LS12 2LB. Company Registration No. 8863227