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SYRIA AID WORKER SLAMS GOVERNMENT 26-year-old says PASSIONATE: 26-year-old Majid Freeman says new measures of British Government have drastically slowed down the work charities were doing in Syria

By Majed Iqbal

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With Britain’s counter-terrorism police concerned that British men involved in aid work for Syria may return to the UK radicalised by hardline Islamists, charities are now being scruitinized about aid or money going out to international conflict zones.

With the climate being tense since former Guantanamo Bay prisoner Moazzam Begg arrested and charged earlier this year with terrorism offences, his supporters maintain that he was merely carrying out humanitarian work in Syria.

Majid Freeman, a 26-year-old British born from Leicester, is as determined as ever to continue his humanitarian work with a registered charity.

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“We don’t have further mosque-campaigns”

By Anush Ansari

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A group of uniformed far-right activists who visited ten mosques across Bradford, carrying out a ‘Christian Crusade’ and handing out Army Bibles to Imams, have said that they are not against Muslims.

The representatives of Britain First who were dressed in matching flatcaps and green jackets embossed with the party logo stating: "Taking our country back" had filmed themselves randomly talking about ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ and had even told one Muslim man to ‘reject the false prophet Mohammed and read the Bible’.Led by Paul Golding, a former BNP councilor, during their unprovoked visit to Bradford, they turned up at the doorstep of Bradford Lord Mayor Khadim Hussain’s house demanding to see him on what he was doing to combat child sexual exploitation in the Muslim community. They then accused his daughters of lying when they told the group that he was not home.

Zulfi Karim, secretary of the Bradford Council of Mosques, said the action marked a new wave of

CONCERNED: Zulfi Karim, secretary of the Bradford Council of Mosques is fearful the situation could get out of control if agencies don’t step in INVASION: Britain First members entered ten mosques in Bradford telling people to ‘reject the false prophet Mohammed and read the Bible

Group that targeted Bradford on ‘Christian Crusade’ say they ‘don’t hate Muslims’ right-wing action and was coordinated with almost military precision.

Now this week, the actions of the Britain First members have been slammed by Secretary of State for Communities Rt Hon. Eric Pickles MP and MP Stephen Williams - the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, who has responsibility for Community Cohesion.

Though Britain First, an offshoot of BNP, haven’t broken any laws per se, the unprovoked invasion of several mosques by the group has raised questions as to where the law stands on intimidation.

MP David Ward and Zulfi Karim from the Bradford Council for Mosques led on the talks concerning what immediate actions could be put in place to help alleviate any community concerns and what steps could be implemented to ensure that all local religious institutions can deal with any future attacks.

The Communities Secretary confirmed that he will be speaking to the Home Secretary to try to ascertain what measures needed to be put in place to ensure that the Police can take effective action in the future to prevent such incidences occurring.

Britain First, speaking to the Asian Express, said that they are

fuelled by the breakdown of society and failure of politics in Britain.

“We’re a group of people who abhor the effects of binge drinking, mindless racist actions as well as grooming and FGM,” say Britain First spokesperson James Dowson, also considered the founder of the group.

He added: “We believe that even if every single immigrant left this country, this country would still be on it’s knees because of the politicians that have failed us.

“We don’t have anything against the vast majority of law-abiding Muslims but we feel that they are not addressing issues such as grooming which is led by Asian gangs.

“Let me put it this way, I’d prefer a devout Muslim attending his mosque rather than hanging

HANDED OUT: 100 Bibles were given across the ten-mosque invasion last weekend

Superintendent Vince Firth “I fully appreciate the level of concern that exists following the reports relating to the group Britain First and I first want to reassure people that we view this matter very seriously.

"We have a dedicated team of detectives, led by a senior investigating officer, who are making enquiries.

They are in close liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service and if any offences have been committed, appropriate action will be taken.

“We are also aware of

around drinking cans of larger like an EDL member.”

Asked on any further plans to target mosques in other cities, he said: “No but in hindsight, perhaps we should not have tried to get our message across in this manner, but we are working on opening up an educated dialogue with people.”

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said: “The reaction of Bradford’s Muslim citizens was a commendable example of British reasonableness. In our country everyone should feel free to worship without fear of harassment or interruption.

Freedom of worship is a fundamental and hard-fought British liberty that we should defend.”

Communities Minister Stephen Williams MP said: “These were the deliberate and provocative actions of thugs and we utterly condemn the invasion of any Mosque as disrespectful and hateful. We will support faith organisations and Council of Mosques to take the right security precautions and ensure people in Bradford feel safe.”

incorrect social media posts in relation to these allegations in Bradford which suggest that an arrest has taken place, however, at this stage I can confirm our investigations remain ongoing.

“We do not underestimate the impact that such incidents can have on our community and we are fully committed to supporting local people in their places of worship.

“Bradfordians have shown on many occasions how they can come together,

rejecting potential threats in a dignified manner. Local people continue to have a big role to play and we ask that whatever is happening, they allow the police and our partners to manage it with the resources at our disposal.

“Following this incident, work was immediately undertaken by local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and statements were offered to the media on Sunday evening.

“We continue to update the public, community leaders, the local Authority and the Council for Mosques as to the current position.

“If you have any concerns, or have witnessed any of these events, please approach your local Neighbourhood Policing Team via the non emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.”

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Emma Watson to go Bollywood?

By Anush Ansari

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Whispers are that British actress Emma Watson is in talks to possibly star in a new Bollywood movie.

It’s being said that the Harry Potter ‘Hermine Granger’ has been approached by the nephew of famous Indian actor Dev Anand - Shekhar Kapur who is a celebrated producer and director in the Indian film industry.

INTERESTING: Nephew of Kapur has worked on both Bollywood and Hollywood famous Indian actor Dev Anand, movies in the past, including Shekhar Kapur has approached his Oscar-nominated biopic of Emma Watson with Aditiya Elizabeth I, The Golden Age, Chopra to star in his next film starring Cate Blanchett.

Word is that Emma has been asked to play a central role in Kapur’s latest film ‘Paani’, which stars Sushant Singh Rajput.

While more details of ‘Paani’ expected very soon, we know that it’s being produced under the ‘Yash Raj Films’ banner and the story is a sci-fi romance set in the future when the earth's water supply has run out.

Interestingly, John Travolta has also revealed that he’d been offered a role for the film. Commenting at the recent International Indian Film Academy awards (IIFA) at Tampa Bay, Florida, which he attended, he said that he has known Kapur for some time and that he is “open to working in Hindi films if I like the story and my part."

While it is yet to be seen if Emma is up for the odd ‘dhumkha’ here and there… we’ll let you know when we know more.

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Wife of legendary Yash Chopra to remember his life and work

Wife of legendary Bollywood filmmaker in conversation with Professor Rachel Dwyer as part of 16th London Asian Film Festival.

The death of Yash Chopra in 2012 left the Bollywood film industry bereft of its most iconic filmmaking talent.

Now the life and work of the legendary writer, director and producer is set to come into focus during a unique event on 07 June, as part of the 16th annual Tongues on Fire London Asian Film Festival: Europe's oldest and most respected showcase for independent South Asian arts and cinema.

'Remembering Yash Chopra' will see Pam Chopra, the late director's wife, in conversation with Rachel Dwyer, the respected Professor of Indian Cultures and Cinema at London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and an authority on the work of Yash Chopra, having penned a comprehensive biography on the filmmaker a decade before his passing.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who appeared in a string of Yash Chopra productions, including such famous films as 'Darr', 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Mohabbatein' and 'Lamhe', to name but a few, will also make a special appearance during the event, to be held at the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts in London.

The evening promises a unique and unprecedented insight into the two most important aspects of Yash Chopra's life: his cinema and his family.

REMEBERING: Yash Chopras wife Pam Chopra (here with son Udhay) will talk about her husband’s work

Writing soon after the director's passing, Professor Dwyer said: "The work of Yash Chopra is one of the glories of Indian film, his career bridging the Hindi cinema of the 1950s and the globalising India of today. Nothing made him happier than making films; then having his family and friends around him for a great meal: “Family, films and food”. His wife Pamela was the centre of his world and his strength."

Pam Chopra, who married Yashji in 1970, was the filmmaker's closest confidante and most scrupulous critic and worked variously as a producer, writer and costume designer on a number of her husband's most memorable hits, including 'Kabhie Kabhie', ' Silsila' and 'Dil To Pagal Hai'; all that whilst forging a successful career in her own right as a playback singer.

Mrs Chopra's tete-a-tete with Professor Dwyer will be preceded by a documentary short film written and directed by award-winning Delhi-based documentary filmmaker Vinky Singh.

Titled 'The Master Stroke', Singh's film delves into Yashji's use of the 'Navarasa' - the nine essential emotional themes that are the fundamental building blocks of Indian art - in the unforgettable and timeless music that became the cornerstone of his films.

The evening will be capped off by another documentary charting Yashji's phenomenal career in Bollywood and a performance by Mrs Chopra herself.

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Couple’s wedding warning

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

It was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, yet a couple’s wedding plans were soon sent into disarray after a fallout with their photographer led to court appearances and no footage from their big day.

Now, Vipul Ladwa and his wife, Jaspreet Kaur Ladwa, are warning other couple’s to beware when booking photographers as wedding season approaches once again.

“Nobody should be put through the ordeal we have been through at that time in their lives,” Mrs Ladwa said.

“We have no professional photos or footage from our civil ceremony and hopefully by telling others our story, it won’t happen again.”

The West-Midlands couple, both 27-years-old, were married more than two years ago yet have been caught up in a legal battle since then, trying to retrieve photos and video from their special day.

After booking a local photographer to capture the most important moments from their civil ceremony, and the Indian wedding which followed a few weeks later, Mr and Mrs Ladwa say they were extremely happy.

The owner of the company, who cannot be named, had done the photography of Jaspreet’s parents around 30 years ago and so they were convinced that the right choice had been made.

“Ever since I was a little girl I had always wanted them to do my wedding photos,” Mrs Ladwa said.

“It had such a sentimental feel to it and he was so nice at the start that everything just seemed so right.

“We agreed a verbal contract right there and then and he said we didn’t even have to sign anything which was another bonus.”

Yet, as the couple began to plan their wedding’s finer details, they allege that the professionalism of their chosen photographer began to deteriorate.

Terms of the contract were supposedly changed from initial proposals, reducing the number of photos and length of video available, yet both parties remained happy with the outcome.

The photographer took the photos and video on the day of the civil ceremony as planned yet Mrs Ladwa states that she believed he was ‘rude’ and ‘unprofessional’

‘We don’t want anybody to experience the service that we have had’

WARNING: Vipul Ladwa and his wife, Jaspreet Kaur Ladwa, want couples to be cautious when selecting their wedding photographer after a bad experience left them with no photos from their civil ceremony

PHOTOS: The couple only have access to pictures from family and friends taken at the first ceremony

MARRIED: Vipul and Jaspreet managed to find a photographer at the last minute for their Indian wedding which took place soon after the initial civil ceremony

when talking to a family friend also taking photos.

She said: “He was very aggressive towards one of our family friends who was taking pictures on the day.

“He seemed to think that we would be going over the limit of photos and that is why our friend was doing pictures but they wouldn’t have been anywhere near the quality of a professional.

“Five days after the ceremony we went down to the business to select the 150 photos we wanted for our album from more than 1,000 taken on the day.

“It took us more than half a day to do it but we were happy enough to do so, and got told they would be ready in four to six weeks.”

Two weeks before the next event, the Indian wedding, Mrs Ladwa states that she received a phone call from the photographer ‘demanding money’ and said she was told she would have to select her photos again.

After doing so, the West Midlands resident says she then began to get stressed about the wedding day.

“It was just a distraction we did not need at that time,” she said.

“A couple of days later he phoned again to demand the money. He shouted down the phone at my mother and hung up on her, then wouldn’t answer any of our calls.

“It was all so upsetting that I didn’t feel I could see him on my wedding day so we asked him to cancel the photography for the Indian wedding and we would just pay him for the civil ceremony footage, which must have been 90 per cent complete by that stage.”

The couple booked a separate photographer for the Indian wedding yet explained how further problems developed shortly after.

Mrs Ladwa added: “A fortnight after our Indian wedding, we were told that our [initial photographer] was attempting to sue us for 75per cent of a cancellation fee as well as the full cost of the Indian wedding photo-shoot.

“We were taken to court where he was told he had no claim and was forced to pay our court fees and give our deposit back.

“We still offered to pay him the full amount for the photos and video which he had captured from our ceremony but he still won’t do it.”

Vipul and Jaspreet do have photos and video from their Indian wedding, which they say they now ‘cherish even more’, and hope to one day be reunited with their civil ceremony footage.

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SYRIA AID WORKER SLAMS GOVERNMENT

26-year-old says authorities can’t tell differentiate between relief-helpers & those who go out to fight

Cover story continued “We’ve taken ambulances, medical equipment, baby milk and food packages and even sent a container with equipment and materials to set up a school. Most of the charities work on the border - we go further into inside to people who they can’t get there.

Like many young Muslims up and down the country who have organised charity car washes and what not to help those in Syria, Majid says: “Over 70% of ambulances in Syria are from UK – they rely on us in a big way and our aid work is a lifeline for these people.

“I’ve been on the ground three times last year and there seems to be no other international help being received. I often question ‘Where is the UN?’” Majid affirmed that the new measures of the British Government have drastically slowed down the work charities were doing before, becoming fearful of being labelled extremist or supporting rebels in Syria.

“The government has a hypocritical position. They praised Dr Abbas Khan, the British doctor who was alleged to have been murdered by Assad forces in Aleppo, Syria, but now are stopping us from giving aid to the very colleagues and hospital he worked in Syria;” comments Majid.

“The Government is cracking down on us as they can’t differentiate between aid workers and fighters who have gone abroad.

“As humanitarian workers our position is to help people and give aid to whoever is in need, whether they are Christian, Muslim or any other faith.”

Majed believed that a change in Government position on Syria, in light of the failure of the Western backed Syrian National Coalition (SNC) and the rise of and the rise of Islamic groups has made their

PASSIONATE: 26-year-old Majid Freeman says new measures of British Government have drastically slowed down the work charities were doing in Syria

work questionable.

Majid has also been harassed by officers working on the ‘Prevent Project’, a Labour government initiative set out in 2008 that aimed at tackling ‘extremism.

“First they praised me when they met me for my work and asked me questions about my aid activities.

“As soon as I went out to Syria, they visited my family and put emotional pressure by citing that ‘Majid’s life is in danger’. They harassed my family, and put me under pressure through family to stop this aid work.”

Young Muslims in Britain are increasingly facing such pressures with the narrative of ‘extremism’ and ‘Syria’ continuously being churned out by Politicians, think tanks and the media.

“Take the word ‘Syria’ and ‘Muslim’ out of the sentence and then describe our work - people will be hailed as ‘heroes’,” said Majid.

AID: Majid works with charities to get people who cannot access the refugee help to those camps on the border

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follow us on twitter: School celebrates milestone in £10m building project

Students and staff at a city secondary school will celebrate a milestone in a £10million building project at an event later this week.

Sir Jonathan North Community College, in Knighton, is the latest school to benefit from Leicester City Council’s £350milllion Building Schools for the Future programme.

Cllr Vi Dempster, Assistant City Mayor for children, young people and schools, joined school staff, students and invited guests on May 15th to celebrate the opening of the new Latimer Building and mark the completion of the first phase of the £10milllion transformation.

The Latimer Building includes new classrooms, which will house the science and maths curriculum teams, as well as a new kitchen and dining area. It also features a bright, two-storey atrium which can be used for teaching, exhibitions or events. The atrium is fitted with specialist audio visual equipment for large scale projections and visual arts.

This is the first phase of work at Sir Jonathan North Community College. A new reception area and offices are now being built on the site of the school’s old gymnasium. Work to build a new gym will begin later in the year and this, along with general refurbishment of the existing school buildings, should be complete by spring 2015.

Students have now begun their lessons in the new building.

Alison Merrills, principal at Sir Jonathan North Community College, said: “The recently opened new facilities are already having a really positive impact on students’ overall learning experience. We’ve had a fantastic response. The students like the space, light and colour and the calm and purposeful atmosphere this helps to create.

“We are all now very excited about how the building project is progressing.”

Assistant City Mayor Cllr Vi Dempster said: “This school is undergoing a really exciting transformation as part of our Building Schools for the Future programme.

“I’m really pleased that work on the site is going well. The project has already provided fantastic new learning facilities for students and staff, and the next phases of work will just build further on these ambitious improvements.”

Leicester City Council, through the Leicester Miller Education Company partnership, is delivering the £350milllion Building Schools for the Future programme which will rebuild or refurbish all secondary and special schools in the city.

It is the largest capital investment programme in the city for 50 years.

More BBC ‘N-word’ controversy

A veteran BBC local radio DJ has lost his job after playing a song on his golden oldies show containing a racist word.

BBC Radio Devon DJ David Lowe, 68, said he was unaware that a 1932 version of 'The Sun Has Got His Hat On' included the ‘n-word’.

Lowe, a broadcaster for 32 years, said it was an ‘innocent mistake’.

He said BBC bosses declined his idea of an on-air apology, and his offer to "fall on my sword" was accepted.

The BBC said it accepted that the situation could have been handled better, and offered freelance Lowe his job back. But the DJ said that the incident had exacerbated a stressrelated condition and he would not be returning to the BBC.

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Award-winning child trafficking drama to open

16th annual London Asian Film Festival 'Lakshmi', a hard-hitting drama about child trafficking in India, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, will open the this year’s London Asian Film Festival (LAFF).

The film is based on the real-life story of an impoverished 14-yearold girl kidnapped from her village in Andra Pradhesh and forced into prostitution and who eventually testified in court against her traffickers.

'Lakshmi' will have its European premier on June 1st at LAFF, Europe's oldest and most respected showcase for independent South Asian cinema.

Acclaimed Indian writer and director Kukunoor, known for his work predominantly in Parallel cinema, will travel to London for the occasion and take part in an exclusive tete-a-tete following the screening on June 1st at the capital's historic Tricycle Theatre.

'Lakshmi' stars newcomer Monali Thakur in the central role, as well as Indian TV stalwart Ram Kapoor and veteran Bollywood star Satish Kaushik who was also part of the film's production team.

The film had its world premier in January at the prestigious Palm Springs International Film Festival 2014 where it won the Audience Award for 'Best Narrative Feature'.

Director Kukunoor has been praised by critics and audiences

alike for his unflinching portrayal of the horrors of child trafficking and sexual slavery in India where more than 50,000 abductions and 'disappearances' are recorded every year, with an overwhelming majority of those cases remaining unsolved.

Kukunoor, the US-qualified Chemical Engineer-turnedfilmmaker, is renowned for his intense and deeply authentic directing style and 'Lakshmi' is the ultimate example of that ethos.

Kukunoor was reportedly accosted following a special screening in March in the Kamathipura 'Red Light' District of Mumbai with enraged sexworkers demanding that the producers hand over the man who plays the film's brutal and malevolent pimp, not realizing that the role was essayed by the director himself.

'Lakshmi' kicks off a 12-day celebration of independent South Asian arts and cinema across London as LAFF returns for a record 16th year.

'Lakshmi' kicks off a 12-day celebration of independent South Asian arts and cinema across London as LAFF returns for a record 16th year.

Among the other highlights of this year's Festival are an exclusive appearance by filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, Pam Chopra, the wife of the late, great Yash Chopra, IndianAmerican comedian Nadia P Mansoor as well as films from Pakistan, India and the UK. For listings and venue information, visit www.tonguesonfire.com

ACCLAIMED: Indian writer and director Nagesh Kukunoor known for his work predominantly in parallel cinema, based his film ‘Lakshmi’ on the real-life story of a 14-year-old girl

Amir Khan visits Bradford Amir ‘King’ Khan paid a special visit to Bradford last weekend as he was the guest of honour at the opening of My Lahore’s new look restaurant on Great Horton Road.

The welterweight champ was welcomed by fans and local businessmen as he paid a special visit to the city with his friends and family.

The global star enjoyed a meal inside the newly expanded restaurant and spoke about his latest project, the Amir Khan Foundation, which was set up earlier this year.

Mr Lahore’s premises have doubled in size due to the expansion, which was partly funded by a £200,000 grant from Bradford Council’s Regional Growth Fund, and is set to benefit the local community.

Not only has the capacity doubled in size, but so too has the number of jobs, meaning the employment rate has also improved.

VISIT: Amir Khan visited the newly-expanded My Lahore premises last week, pictured at the site with Asian Express Managing Director, Nadim Hanif

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·• Record the outcome of stops in more detail to show the link – or lack of a link – between the object of the search and its outcome, allowing an assessment of how well forces interpret the “reasonable grounds for suspicion” they are supposed to have. They must also record a broader range of outcomes, such as penalty notices and cautions, so it can be understood how successful each stop and search is.

• Allow members of the public to apply to accompany officers on patrol to help improve the community’s understanding of the police.

• Introduce a stop and search complaints “community trigger” so forces must explain to the public how powers are used if they receive a large volume of complaints.

• The Home Secretary said forces must make clear that they will respect law established in the recent Roberts case by only using the Section 60 “no suspicion” stop and search power when it is “necessary to prevent incidents involving serious violence” rather than just “expedient” to do so.

For those participating in the Best Use of Stop and Search scheme, use of Section 60 must also be authorised by a chief officer who must reasonably believe that violence “will” take place rather than “may” take place, as it stands now. Forces must also limit its application to 15 hours and communicate with communities before and after, so residents can be kept informed of the purpose and success of the operation.

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Stop & search reform Home Secretary announces new measures in the way police use their powers Home Secretary Theresa May this week announced a major package of measures to reform the way the police use stop and search powers.

While stop and search is undoubtedly an important police power, when it is misused it can be counter-productive. It can be an enormous waste of police time and, when innocent people are stopped and searched for no good reason, it is hugely damaging to the relationship between the police and the public.

The Home Secretary today announced that she intends to revise the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Code of Practice A to make clear what constitutes “reasonable grounds for suspicion” – the legal basis upon which officers carry out the vast majority of stops.

The revised code will emphasise that where officers are not using their powers properly they will be subject to formal performance or disciplinary proceedings.

The Home Secretary has written to all Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, telling them to adhere to the code’s requirement that they should make arrangements for public

scrutiny of stop and search records so communities can hold forces to account. She has told them that if they do not do so, the Government will bring forward legislation to make this a statutory requirement.

The College of Policing is to review the national training of stop and search for all officers, and introduce an assessment of officers’ fitness to use stop and search powers. If they fail this

assessment, they will not be allowed to use these powers.

Furthermore, the Home Office will work with chief constables and PCCs to explore the possibility of recording information on the use of stop and search via the new Emergency Services Network.

The Home Secretary also announced earlier this week that this summer the Home Office and College of Policing will launch a

FIRM: The Home Secretary has written to all Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, telling them to adhere to the code’s requirement

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new “Best Use of Stop and Search” scheme. It already has the backing of the Metropolitan Police, the biggest user of stop and search in the country, and all other police forces in England and Wales will be invited to sign up.

Home Secretary Theresa May said: “Nobody wins when stop and search is misapplied. It is a waste of police time. It is unfair, especially to young black men. It is bad for public confidence in the police.

“The proposals I have outlined today amount to a comprehensive package of reform. I believe that they should contribute to a significant reduction in the overall use of stop and search, better and more intelligence-led stop and search and improved stop-to-arrest ratios.

“But I want to make myself absolutely clear: if the numbers do not come down, if stop and search does not become more targeted, if those stop-to-arrest ratios do not improve considerably, the Government will return with primary legislation to make these things happen.”

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follow us on twitter: Oldham drug crackdown

16 men and one woman have been arrested in raids as part of an operation to crackdown on drug dealing in Oldham.

They were arrested when Manchester Police raided 14 addresses just after 6am on Wednesday 30th April 2014.

Officers from Oldham's Operation Caminada Organised Crime Unit launched the operation, codenamed Operation Alamos, as their response to community concerns that street drug dealing was a problem in the area.

This operation forms part of Operation Challenger, which is the Force's strategy for tackling organised crime groups across Greater Manchester.

These arrests came after months of investigations by officers from the Oldham Organised Crime Unit into the distribution of heroin.

In the raids this morning, 16 men and one woman were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, after officers executed warrants across Oldham and Burnley.

More than 80 officers were involved in the raids and included officers from the Oldham Division and force tactical aid unit supported by Lancashire Police.

Extra officers from Oldham's Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be patrolling the area from today and the next few days to provide a visible presence and reassurance to the community.

A multi-agency plan is now in place for the area to ensure support for drug users and to prevent any further offending in the area.

Superintendant Denise Worth of the Oldham Division, said: "Today shows that the desire to rid our communities of the blight of drugs is continuous and that we shall keep tackling the issue as many times as is necessary until the problem is dealt with.

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‘Unfair Dismissal’ consequence of being a whistle-blower.

He had claimed that five patients being allocated to four-bed bays in December 1999, prevented vital equipment being used to save the life of a 35-year-old man, and publicly announced his views in September 2001.

allegations, some of them quite heinous, were put forward,” he said to BBC Radio 4.

“The saddest thing out of all of this for me is that the people who have lost out the most are the patients and the public because for 13 years the trust management have

Sacked doctor was wrongfully dismissed after whistle-blowing

JUSTICE: Raj Mattu, a former doctor at the University of Coventry Hospital, was sacked after he expressed concerns about the safety of patients

A sacked doctor from Coventry says he was ‘absolutely relieved’ after a tribunal ruled that he had been unfairly sacked after raising concerns about patient safety.

Dr Raj Mattu, 54, was sacked from his role at the University of Coventry Hospital more than three years ago.

After expressing concerns over the wellbeing of two

patients, who had died in crowded bays at Walsgrave Hospital in Coventry, Employment Judge Pauline Hughes ruled Dr Mattu was subject to ‘many detriments’ by the trust as a

He was suspended less than six months after the incident on the charges of bullying a junior doctor before, five years later, in July 2007, he was allowed back to work and later cleared of any bullying charges in March 2009.

However, less than one year on he was sacked by the hospital trust in an incident which Judge Hughes said Dr Mattu ‘did not cause or contribute to’.

Dr Mattu had claimed that the Trust relieved him of his duties purely because of his whistleblowing and that, for more than a decade, his livelihood was destroyed.

“Scores of false

prevented me from looking after patients.

“They have also, in the way they have treated me, discouraged any further whistle-blowers in the NHS from coming forward and risking having their career and livelihood destroyed.”

“Scores of false allegations, some of them quite heinous, were put forward,”

Teenager left with life changing injuries following acid attack "This operation has taken months of intricate planning and dedication by officers from Operation Caminada.

"The people of Oldham have told us that they want drugs and drug dealing tackled across the borough and I hope that today's action highlights how seriously we take these crimes.

"It also sends a message out that we will not let people profit from spreading their misery in our neighbourhoods and we will continue to use all the powers and resources available to put people before the courts."

A 19-year-old Muslim convert is still in hospital with ‘lifechanging internal injuries’ after a man threw cleaning fluid on her.

Aleena Rafiq, 19, formerly known as Vikki Horsman, was attacked on her doorstep and suffered serious facial burns, damaging her throat and lungs.

27-year-old Matthew Wood, who is alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm to Aleena Rafiq, has been remanded in custody by Wolverhampton magistrates.

Aleena suffered serious facial burns when a mystery liquid, thought to be a harmful high-

strength cleaning product, was thrown in her face as she answered a knock at the door at a property in MacDonald Close, Tividale, West Midlands.

She also sustained internal injuries to her throat and lungs which have been described as lifethreatening by doctors and she remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Wood, appeared in the dock alongside his partner, Lisa Wood, and his mother, Debbie Wood, who are both charged with perverting the course of justice by removing or disposing of items connected to a serious offence.

The defendants, all of Smethwick, near Birmingham, were ordered to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 11th July.

Lisa Wood, 25, and her motherin-law, 46, were granted conditional bail.

Matthew Wood, is also further accused of wounding Mohammed Rafiq, who answered the door with Aleena at the address.

Two other men, aged 23 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed and an 18-yearold man arrested on suspicion of wounding was given bail.

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SOCIETAL CRISIS: “We need to learn from Asian and Black Communities on looking after the elderly” says MP

By Majed Iqbal info@asianexpress.co.uk

An MP has raised eyebrows, commenting on the endemic problem of isolation of elderly people by citing Black and Asian people as role models and their family structures in looking after their elderly.

Discussing how people could play a role in looking after an ageing population MP Simon Hughes said: “We need to "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health /elderhealth/10775465/Britainshould-learn-from-Asian-andAfrican-immigrants-about-caring-f or-elderly-says-minister.html"learn from the Asian and African communities who understood the importance of "sacrifices" and a responsibility to "look after your family to the end," he said.

He added that Britain had lost a sense of "obligation" to care for loved ones.

The comments come in light of damning figures, which paint a bleak picture of how elderly people in modern Britain are being neglected, sidelined and their existence simply forgotten.

Asian communities have been unique in their ways in managing

families, especially the elderly.

However Abdul Aziz, a 36 year old Teacher from Oldham, whose parents are in need of care, believes that this is changing too.

“I visit my mother every other day. She is in her sixties is diabetic and requires assistance. All my brothers and sisters meet together as a family every Sunday and sometimes Wednesdays to help out.” said Abdul “When I started earning I would contribute to the family. When I did not work, my family supported me, both emotionally and financially. I feel responsible for ensuring that my parents are looked after well.”

High rates of unemployment have meant that people are venturing outside of their localities to find work. In some cases, having to move to completely new areas in the country, in the process redefining the traditional set up where parents had their siblings accessible for their needs.

“Times have changed. There are still traditions, which play a role in certain homes. But some are leaving the tradition of sticking together,” highlights Abdul.

Abdul is driven by a religious ethos to look after his parents in their old age where they are in need of care. He points out that

DEDICATED: Abdul is driven by a religious ethos to look after his parents in their old age

contemporary British values don’t place a similar emphasis of looking after the elderly.

“With some people the idea that children should be independent and find their olives outside of the parental home bites back in later life. Their children’s independence costs them dearly” comments Abdul.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt also echoed comments similar to those of MP Simon Hughes last year when he said that he was struck by the "reverence and respect" for "www.theguardian.com/ society/older-people"older people in Asian cultures and that in those cultures residential care for the elderly is a last rather than a first option.

And the social contract is stronger because as children see how their own grandparents are looked after, they develop higher expectations of how they too will be treated when they get old.

BRAZEN: MP Simon Hughes raised a few eyebrows when he stated that Black and Asian people are role models in looking after their elderly

A study carried out last year highlighted the following • Around 800,000 elderly people in England were chronically lonely • Two fifths of all older people (about 3.9 million) say the television is their main company • Between 6% and 13% of people aged over 65 say they feel always or very lonely • Over half (51%) of all people aged 75 and over live alone

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Police officers across London will wear video cameras when responding to emergency calls as part of a year-long pilot project launched on Thursday.

A total of 500 cameras will routinely collect evidence from public order and domestic abuse incidents in 10 of London's 32 boroughs, as well as potentially contentious ‘stop and searches’, Scotland Yard said.

The force has been testing bodyworn cameras for several years but was given new impetus following the police shooting of suspected gang member Mark Duggan in 2011, which sparked days of rioting in the capital and cities across England.

An inquest jury in January found the killing was lawful but the coroner noted the ‘stark problem’ posed by contradictions between the notes from officers at the scene and mobile phone video evidence taken by witnesses.

Legal highs should be illegal

A British minister has sought action against scientists in India and China who are allegedly producing dangerous new medicines called "legal highs" to be sold on UK streets.

Norman Baker, a UK Home Office minister, said that scientists in India and China are creating new drugs on a ‘weekly basis’ and the UK government needs to find new ways to deal with them.

“We're in a race against the chemists of new substances being produced almost on a weekly basis in places like China and India,” Baker told the BBC. “They then come in here and are inaccurately and unhelpfully called 'legal highs', some of them are actually illegal.

“They are certainly not necessarily safe and the word legal implies that they are safe. And people are consuming them and last year I think it was 68 people who died, according to coroner’s reports, from the ingestion of these substances.”

Real deal leads to prison

Israel's ex-prime minister Ehud Olmert was sentenced to six years in jail on Tuesday for taking bribes in a real estate deal, a crime the judge said was ‘akin to treason’.

The first criminal conviction of a former Israeli head of government all but ended speculation that Olmert - a centrist credited internationally with working towards a peace settlement with the Palestinians - might return to political life.

He had denied any wrongdoing in the property deal, approved when he served as Jerusalem's mayor, which led to the construction of the hilltop Holyland apartment towers, a hulking stone complex widely seen as one of the city's worst eyesores.

“A public servant who takes bribes is akin to a traitor,” said Judge David Rozen in the Tel Aviv District Court, as he handed down a six-year prison term sought by prosecutors and fined Olmert 1 million shekels (£175,000).

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Lawsuit claims FBI use ‘No-fly- list’ to coerce Muslims into informing A recently filed case on behalf of four American Muslims in a US district of New York, has accused the US attorney general, Eric Holder, the FBI director, James Comey, the homeland security secretary, Jeh Johnson, and two dozen FBI agents of creating an atmosphere where innocent Muslims are forbidden from flying.

The motive apparently was so that the FBI can use this as leverage to get them to snitch on their communities.

In recent years Muslim community leaders in the US have stated that they feel law enforcement at times considers them a target.

Material demonising Muslims and Islam has been present in FBI counter-terrorism training, which the bureau has conceded was inappropriate.

The New York police department recently shut down a unit tasked with spying on Muslim businesses, mosques and community centres in New York and New Jersey.

The lawsuit seeks not only the plaintiffs’ removal from the no-fly list but also the establishment of a

more robust legal mechanism to contest placement upon it.

“This policy and set of practices by the FBI is part of a much broader set of policies that reflect overpolicing in Muslim-American communities,” said Diala Shamas, one of the lawyers for the four plaintiffs.

The no-fly list is among the most opaque post-9/11 measures.

It is maintained by the FBI and implemented at airports by the Department of Homeland Security.

Few know they’ve been placed on it, and those who do face a complicated redress process to

have themselves removed. The new lawsuit alleges that the opacity contributes to watchlist abuse.

According to the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Centre, which maintains the list, there were approximately 16,000 people, fewer than 500 of them Americans, on the no-fly list as of September 2011.

A larger pool of data that feeds the no-fly list and other government watchlists, known as the Terrorist Screening Database, contemporaneously contained records of 420,000 people.

Famously it included Nelson Mandela until 2008.

The government’s policy is to not to confirm or deny someone’s placement upon a watchlist.

Several earlier lawsuits have attempted to get people off the nofly list.

In February Rahinah Ibrahim became the first since 9/11 to win such a case, after demonstrating that the FBI adder her name by mistake. She had been unable to fly since 2004.

Trade ties praised Diaspora champion welcomes 6.6% growth in UK-India transactions last year Priti Patel MP, the Prime Minister’s UK Indian Diaspora Champion, welcomes the latest UK-India trade statistics that show that the total value of bilateral trade between the UK and India grew by 6.6% in 2013 as compared to 2012.

According to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics, the total value of two-way trade of goods and services between the UK and India was £16.4 billion in 2013, compared to £15.4 billion in 2012.

UK exports to India were valued at over £7.6 billion last year, compared to £6.9 billion in the previous year.

In the four years since 2010 when this Government came to power, from 2010 – 2013 the total value of goods and services was £63.2 billion, compared to £43.4 billion in the four years before this Government was formed. Last year, on average there was roughly £45 million in two-way transactions between the UK and India each day.

Priti said: “The 6.6% growth in two-way trade last year is yet another example that the Prime Minister is delivering on his commitment to increasing the UK’s trade ties with India.

UK exports of goods and services to India have significantly contributed to meeting this Government’s ambitious target of increasing annual UK exports to £1 trillion by 2020.

“I commend UK exporters for not just the strength of their enterprises, but for

realising the enormous commercial opportunities that India presents now and for the decades to come. I hope this trend continues and the our businesses continue to reap the benefits of investing and setting up shop in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.”

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Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid

‘Migrants Must Learn English’

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

Immigrants must learn to speak English and respect Britain's laws and culture, the new Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, has said.

Mr Javid, the son of Pakistani immigrants and the first Asian Secretary of State, said that people were entitled to expect that immigrants made a contribution to society.

“People want Britain to have more control over its borders, and I think they are right,” he told a news source.

“People also say, when immigrants do come to Britain, that they should come to work, and make a contribution and that

they should also respect our way of life, and I agree with all of that.

It means things like trying to learn English.”

you're going to settle in Britain 2009, where he had been and make it your home, you earning an estimated £3m a should learn the language of the year. country and you should respect its Mr Javid is tipped as a Tory leader of the future and has said “I know people myself, I have met people who have been in Britain he sees his Muslim faith as for over 50 years and they still can't speak English,”“I know people no barrier to one day taking the top myself, I have met people who have been in Britain for over 50 years slot.

and they still can't speak English.”

Mr Javid suggested that already wellimmigrants established in the UK also needed to take greater responsibility for integrating with the rest of society.

“I know people myself, I have met people who have been in Britain for over 50 years and they still can't speak English,” he said.

“I think it's perfectly reasonable for British people to say, look, if

laws and its culture.”

A self-confessed Thatcherite, Mr Javid, MP for Bromsgrove, was appointed Culture minister during a reshuffle by David Cameron in April.

The son of a bus driver, who left Pakistan for Rochdale, had been a senior managing director at Deutsche Bank in charge of trading operations in Asia until

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Communities in Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Liversedge and Gomersal have been offered the chance to bid for funding up to £500 and the local community will vote on who gets the money.

‘It’s up to you’ is a new project which encourages people to bring forward their ideas and bid for funding for projects that they would like to see happen.

Events were held in local communities to enable them to do this.

Three pilot events took place in the Firthcliffe area of Liversedge, Thornhill in Dewsbury and Sheepridge/Brackenhall and Deighton where community groups could bid for up to £500 and individuals up to £100.

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Noise Nuisance team

A new integrated single service to tackle noise nuisance across the city has been launched by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police.

As part of a six month pilot, the revamped service will see staff from the council and West Yorkshire Police, working under the banner of Leeds AntiSocial Behaviour Team (LASBT), join forces to tackle noise nuisance and lowlevel anti-social behaviour across the city.

This follows a review by partners, which looked at a range of options to see how the out of hours noise nuisance service could be further improved to meet the needs of residents.

Two mobile marked vehicles will also operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 6pm to 4am, with a reduced service being offered from Monday to Thursday, where one vehicle will be available.

Any residents suffering from excessive and/or intrusive noise problems can get in touch with the noise nuisance service on 0113 3950143, with 24 hour telephone response capability.

Malala calls for Nigerian education

A portrait of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban for championing education for girls, will be auctioned in New York and sales proceeds will go to Nigerian charities focused on education and advocacy for girls and women.

Jonathan Yeo, a leading British portraitist, painted Malala in 2013 shortly after she started attending a school in Birmingham, England, where she now lives.

Christie's auction house is offering the Malala portrait, which shows the teenager doing her homework. It has a presale estimate of $60,000 to $80,000.

Malala, 16, said she will donate all the proceeds from the auction later on Wednesday to Nigerian charities focused on education and advocacy for girls and women.

Last week, the Malala Fund launched a special fund in response to the crisis in Nigeria, where more than 200 girls by terrorist group Boko Haram.

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Scammed out of thousands

Bradford resident warns others ‘don’t be as foolish as he was’

STONES: The value of the stones is still unknown yet after Mr Hamid heard that they were potentially worth tens of thousands of pounds, he was quickly willing to part with £3,000 to have them in his possession

What started off as a routine trip to an autocentre and bike shop, soon turned into a scam for one Bradford man.

50-year-old bus driver Abdul Hamid’s story is one which happened over the space of just two expensive days.

He found himself losing £3,000, and gaining possession of two mysterious stones and involved three unknown characters who he has not seen since the day of the trade.

Now he is warning others not to make the same mistakes he did, in the hope of saving people thousands of pounds.

“Looking back I do feel embarrassed that it happened to me but now I want to let others know that this is happening in Bradford,” Mr Hamid said.

“I let greed get the better of me for that one moment and now I have lost my money and just have these two rocks which I don’t even know the real worth of.”

On Monday 14th April, Mr Hamid met the first man, who called himself

‘Mousa’, at Halfords in the city centre. The Bradford resident was approached

by Mousa who enquired about the cost of his car as his ‘friend’ was in need of a new motor so the pair went to see him.

Upon arrival, the second man, who called himself ‘Mr Mumbai’, got in the car with ten stones which seemed to have gems inside them. After inspecting them, Mousa, driven by Mr Hamid, took them to be seen by his friend and jeweller, a man who called himself ‘Mr Williams’.

Mr Williams declared the rocks to have a value of approximately £385 per gram, which worked out as £48,000 when cleaned and so struck a deal with Mousa to buy two stones.

When Mousa and Mr Hamid returned to see Mr Mumbai to purchase the two stones, Mousa was told he would have to pay a deposit in ‘pound sterling’, as Mr Mumbai was from another country and had no English currency, if he was to have them for a final price of £29,000.

Following this

conversation, the three men went their separate ways and Mr Hamid says he thought that was the end of his connection with the men.

“After he told Mousa he wants cash, I could tell that it

“My wife kept telling me not to do it but I was so convinced that it was a simple deal that I could not resist,” wasn’t going to happen there and then,” Mr Hamid explained.

“Looking back, it is perhaps clear to see that they wanted me to hear the fake value of these socalled ‘gems’ so that I would be tempted to get involved with any sort of deal.

“But at that time I didn’t really think anything of it.”

The next day, Mousa phoned Mr Hamid and

SCAMMED: The scam began when the Bradford resident was approached by a mysterious man, going by the name of ‘Mousa’, who offered to buy Mr Hamid’s Lexus

said the trade was likely to be called off as he had only managed to gather £1,100 in cash.

Mr Hamid, believing he could almost instantly double his investment, offered to pay the other £3,000 deposit as part of a deal which would benefit him financially.

“My wife kept telling me not to do it but I was so convinced that it was a simple deal that I could not resist,” he explained.

“I thought I was going to be seeing these men again as they wanted to buy my car so I went to my bank and withdrew the cash for the exchange.

“I remember asking Mousa why he didn’t sell the Rolex watch he was wearing to a pawn shop but he said he had tried and they needed a receipt which he didn’t have.”

Mr Hamid and Mousa met Mr Mumbai in Foster Square, Bradford, on Tuesday 15th April where the exchange of cash was done in return for the two stones.

After the deal, which again took place in Mr Hamid’s car, the targeted

victim was then invited by Mr Mumbai to see where he was supposedly ‘staying’ whilst in Bradford.

Mr Hamid got out of his car to walk with Mr Mumbai to the hotel and when he turned back to go to his car, Mousa had gone and Mr Mumbai was nowhere to be seen.

“All I had left was the stones,” he said. “I tried calling both men but they did not answer their phones so I went to the police.

“They told me there was nothing they could do as I had wilfully handed over the money so now I am stuck with these supposed gems and lost £3,000.

“I just hope by telling others of my story that this won’t happen to anybody else.”

Mr Hamid is currently waiting to see if the CCTV cameras at Halfords picked up any images of the man who called himself ‘Mousa’ and plans on getting the stones valued as his own investigation continues.

Husband set pregnant wife on fire over dowry A Nepalese man allegedly set his pregnant wife on fire in a demand for dowry, according to local officers and a rights group.

Farid Sheikh and his parents have been accused by police of spilling kerosene over the woman after tying her hands behind her back. She was seven months pregnant.

According to the victim’s

statement, her husband assaulted her regularly saying that she did not bring motorbike, livestock and other things as dowry and he burnt her private parts with cigarette.

The victim, 25-year-old Rihana Sheikh Dhafali of Miyapur, was taken to Bahraich in India for treatment. Originally she had said that it was an but after her health worsened

and she had a miscarriage on 24 April, she disclosed that it was an assault.

The husband's family deserted her after Rihana's father rushed to India after learning about the incident.

The woman's father then filed a criminal case against Farid Sheikh's family in Banke district, Nepal. The in-laws and husband have since

vanished and police are on the hunt for them.

According to the victim’s Local human rights statement, her husband group Informal Sector Service Centre said assaulted her regularly saying in a statement that that she did not bring the burnt woman had been sent to motorbike, livestock and Kathmandu for other things as dowry and he further treatment.

She remains in critical burnt her private parts with condition, with her cigarette. entire lower body wrapped in bandages.

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Two London Times journalists covering the Syrian civil war were kidnapped by a ‘rebel gang’ and one of them was shot before members of an anti-extremist rebel group intervened and secured their release, the Times reported on Thursday.

Reporter Anthony Loyd was shot twice in the leg while being held captive and photographer Jack Hill suffered a severe beating after trying to escape, it said.

The two, who had spent several days covering the restive city of Aleppo for the Times, were released on Wednesday after local commanders of the group Islamic Front intervened. They later crossed into Turkey, the paper said.

Loyd and Hill were kidnapped earlier in the day along with a local guide while heading from the northern Syrian town of Tall Rifat to Turkey after a ‘rebel gang’ intercepted the vehicle in which they were travelling, the newspaper reported.

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India dines on top quality mangoes after EU ban

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Indians are feasting on some of the world's most succulent mangoes after the European Union banned imports of the fruit from India this month, producing a glut and rockbottom prices for local consumers.

Starting May 1, the EU banned imports of Indian mangoes including the Alphonso, considered the king of all the mango varieties grown in South Asia, because a large number of shipments were contaminated with fruit flies. The pests are considered a threat to

crops grown locally in Europe.

"Those jittery Europeans have taken fright at some fruit flies in our mango exports, flies which they fear will wreak havoc on their tomatoes and cucumbers," the Times of India wrote in a gleeful editorial.

"Imagine sacrificing the king of fruits for salad!"

For years, the Alphonso mangoes had been out of the reach of most Indians as the best of the fruit was shipped to the supermarkets of Europe and other parts of the world where it commanded a premium price.

In Mumbai, the capital of the main Alphonso growing region, the

fruit is now selling for 150-550 rupees ($2.50-$9) a kilogram, and sellers say they expect the prices to fall even further.

Mangoes start arriving in Indian markets in April, providing a juicy, delicious respite from summer temperatures and humidity as they start climbing to oppressive levels.

Piles of mangoes are cooled in refrigerators or buckets of ice-cold water or pureed to create refreshing drinks that cut through the scorching heat.

The Alphonso, with its golden yellow flesh and distinct aroma, is a favorite and is especially prized because the best varieties are either

“Those jittery Europeans have taken fright at some fruit flies in our mango exports, flies which they fear will wreak havoc on their tomatoes and cucumbers,”

exported or prohibitively expensive.

This year, however, the stores in the crowded lanes of Mumbai's Crawford market are piled high with crates and baskets of perfectly ripe Alphonso.

Indian mango exporters are worried, as well. They say they may

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lose the hold they have over European markets. Alphonso mangos are sold from mid-April through June.

Exporters are likely to lose 500600 million rupees ($8-10 million) in business, according to Sanjay Pansare, a fruit exporter in Mumbai.

The Indian government is also trying to work out a way to have the ban revoked.

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A bomb planted by suspected Taliban insurgents ripped through a truck carrying troops in Pakistan's tribal region on Thursday, killing nine soldiers and wounding more than a dozen, officials said, with the death toll expected to rise.

The daylight attack, one of the biggest on Pakistani security forces in months, deals a major blow to the army at a time when Pakistan is already under strong US pressure to do more to contain the insurgency on its western frontier.

The army said the bomb was planted in a truck carrying soldiers of the paramilitary Frontier Corps. It exploded as it was moving along the Afghan border where many al Qaeda-linked militant groups are holed up. “The paramilitary forces were doing some internal movements along the Afghan border when their pickup truck was blown up,� a senior military official based in Miranshah, the capital of North Waziristan, said.

Another military official said the death toll could increase as several of the wounded were in critical condition.

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A Thai court ordered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down on Wednesday after finding her guilty of abuse of power, prolonging a political crisis that has led to violent protests and brought the economy close to recession.

The decision is bound to anger supporters of Yingluck, but the court did allow ministers not implicated in the case against her to stay in office, a decision that could take some of the sting out of any backlash on the streets.

After the ruling, the cabinet said Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongphaisan, who is also a deputy prime minister, would replace Yingluck, and the caretaker government would press ahead with plans for a 20th July election.

“The caretaker government's responsibility now is to organise an election as soon as possible,” said Niwatthamrong, a former executive in a company owned by Thaksin Shinawatra, Yingluck's brother and himself a former prime minister who was ousted by the military in 2006.

“I hope the political situation will not heat up after this,” Niwatthamrong said of the court ruling.

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Depression top cause of illness in teens Depression is the top global cause of illness and disability for adolescents, with suicide the third-biggest cause of death, the World Health Organisation said this week.

The finding is in a new report by the UN agency, which has pulled together a wealth of published

evidence with direct consultations with 10 to 19-year-olds around the world to assess the health issues that affect them.

"The world has not paid enough attention to the health of adolescents," says Flavia Bustreo, head of the WHO's family, women and children's health division.

Some studies show that

Six charged with British-Iranian’s kidnap

Dubai prosecutors have charged six Iranians with kidnapping a BritishIranian businessman who went missing in the emirate last year, the government said on Thursday.

Authorities said in January they had detained three Iranians suspected of being part of a group that had kidnapped Abbas Yazdi, a businessman who owns a general trading company in the Gulf Arab emirate and who disappeared last June.

Yazdi's wife, Atena, has told media in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a federal state comprising seven emirates, including Dubai, which she feared he might have been kidnapped by Iranian intelligence officers.

Iran has denied any role in Yazdi's disappearance.

The suspects confessed they had attacked and drugged Yazdi and were able to smuggle him out of the country through a sea port, the government said in a statement. It did not elaborate on Yazdi, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

Three Iranians have been detained and three others remain at large, the statement cited Dubai Attorney-General Essam al-Humaidan as saying. They were charged with kidnapping, forced robbery, attacking Yazdi and endangering his life.

Britain's Foreign Office said last August it was in touch with the Dubai and Iranian governments over the case of Yazdi, who was 44 years old at the time of his disappearance.

suggesting the number of HIV-related deaths among adolescents was rising.

This was predominantly in Africa, at a time when HIV-related deaths were decreasing in all other population groups.

For adolescent girls alone, the second-biggest killer after suicide was complications during childbirth.

That was despite major progress on that front, WHO said, with deathrates plummeting since 2000 -- by 57 percent in Asia, 50 percent in the Middle East and 37 percent in Africa.

Other infectious disease also remained major killers, despite marked successes such as a 90percent decline in death and disability from measles in Africa over the past decade, thanks to childhood vaccination.

Common infectious diseases that have been a focus for action in young children were among the hardest-hitting.

For example, diarrhoea and lower respiratory tract infections ranked second and fourth among causes of death in 10 to 14-yearolds.

Combined with meningitis, these conditions accounted for 18 percent of all deaths in this age group, little changed from 2000, WHO said.

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half of all people who develop mental disorders have their first symptoms by the age of 14, said the report.

"If adolescents with mental health problems get the care they need, this can prevent deaths and avoid suffering throughout life," it said.

The study looked at a broad range of issues, including tobacco, alcohol and drug use, HIV, injuries, mental health, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, and violence.

Traffic injuries were the number two cause of illness and disability, behind depression, with boys three times more likely to die than girls.

WHO said it was crucial for countries to reduce the risk by increasing access to reliable and safe public transport, improve road safety regulations such as alcohol and speed limits, establish safe pedestrian areas around schools and graduated licensing schemes where drivers' privileges are phased in over time.

Worldwide, an estimated 1.3 million adolescents died in 2012, it said. The top three causes of death globally were road traffic injuries, HIV/AIDS, and suicide.

HIV was the second cause of deaths in adolescents globally, WHO said, with estimates

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Everyone loves a Pixar movie, and the heart-warming tale of an old man finding friendship after the death of his wife in the movie “UP” is full of adventure and hope.

However, it seems that not everyone would want to live next

door…

Hossam Haggog and his wife Fatima Rahman in California are facing backlash after they spent two years painting their Victorian house to resemble Carl Fredricksen's home from the movie.

The couple, who have two daughters say that they love the movie “UP” and wanted to do something fun to the house.

They felt that their house, bought in 2011 in Santa Clara's Old Quad neighbourhood, could do with colours and so submitted plans for remodelling the house, which were approved by the city council in 2013.

However, the multi-coloured pastel shades have upset neighbours who don't think that the transformation is in-keeping with other houses in the area.

Now a petition, signed by 100 local residents, asks why the Historic Landmarks Commission had not been consulted at the time

to oversee the changes being proposed to the 1891 historic Victorian house, which sits in the oldest street in Santa Carla.

Things getting out of hand, the police even had to remove a neighbour who had planted himself in protest outside the Haggog’s residence.

Speaking to an American TV network, Haggog said that their daughters had inspired the move.

“They love the movie 'Up' and we just thought we'd give them

something fun to be proud of. And actually all the kids in the neighbourhood really love the colours,” he said.

Rahman added: “We're not trying to create controversy. We're trying to build a home for our daughters and our family. And that's what our intention was.”

Nearby homeowner Lou Faria said: “I don't think it fits in with the neighbourhood. It really, in my opinion, is atrocious that this Victorian is a gracious old lady, and it's been painted up to look like a clown.”

Others were a little less angry, however, neighbour Chuck Peterson adding: “I like historical houses to be historical, but on the BACKLASH: Hossam Haggog and his wife Fatima Rahman are facing the anger other hand, this is his house, and I feel that sometime down the line it's of locals for renovating their house to going to be painted again anyway.” resemble the one from movie “UP”

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Anonymous Saudi man installs charity ‘street fridge’

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

A man wishing to remain anonymous, who lives in Hail, in north-western Saudi Arabia, has come up with a wonderful way to get rid of leftover food without wasting it.

The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, installed a

refrigerator on the street in front of his house and invited neighbours to donate their extra food, so that hungry people would be spared the "shame" of begging and could come and eat.

The fridge is similar to those found in shops, lit up and with glass sliding doors, but protected from the elements in its own little house, complete with tiled roof.

The fridge gained international attention when renowned religious scholar Sheikh Dr Mohammad AlArefe posted about it to his 8.7 million followers on Twitter, who then retweeted it more than 5,000 times. “I have always said the people of Hail are generous,� wrote the Sheikh along with posting a picture of the refrigerator.

ANONYMOUS: A man who does not wish to be named installed the refrigerator in front of his house so that people could donate food to the needy

“A man puts a fridge outside his house for leftover food; an indirect act of charity for the needy. Oh, how I love you, Hail!�

Now a ripple effect has come over Twitter, with calls for more people to put fridges in front of their homes, and for mosques to do the same, especially with the fasting of Ramadan due to begin on June 28th.

PRAISED: Sheikh Dr Mohammad Al-Arefe brought the street fridge to the attention of his 8.7million Twitter followers

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Embezzlement charges Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak gets three-year sentence

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak gets a second conviction since he was pushed from power in 2011 and sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling public funds.

The appealable verdict, which may be appealed, comes as Mubarak, 86, is being retried in a separate case linked to the death of protesters during the mass uprising that toppled him. An earlier life sentence in that case was overturned, angering many who saw it as evidence that little had come of the promises of social justice and accountability that followed his removal.

Mubarak, “instead of following the rule of law and the constitution, allowed himself and his sons free rein with state funds to take

whatever they want,� Judge Osama Shaheen said in a televised court hearing.

The court also sentenced the former autocrat’s two sons, businessman Alaa and one time heir-apparent Gamal, to four years in prison in the case, which is linked to funds allocated to refurbish presidential palaces. The three were ordered to repay a cumulative 125.8 million Egyptian pounds (£10.5 million) to the state.

Mubarak has been held in a military hospital since the retrial. He has spent much of the past three years either in that facility in or in the hospital ward of a Cairo prison.

The verdicts were handed down less than a week before new presidential elections are held to replace Mubarak’s Islamist successor, Mohamed Mursi, who was ousted in July. The front-runner is Abdel-Fattah Al-Seesi, the former army chief who pushed Mursi from office, whose only opponent is leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahi.

Al-Seesi’s critics worry the field marshal will install a police state harsher than the one Mubarak developed during his 29-year rule.

Al-Seesi has dismissed the concerns, triggered Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak by a crackdown on Islamists and is also being re-trialled for deaths of some activists. protestors during mass protests against him

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Pioneering Bradford to lead new device trials for treating bleeding peptic ulcers Bradford Teaching Hospitals is the first site in the UK to trial a powder called the ‘Hemospray’, which aims to stop ulcers from bleeding and help patients avoid open surgery and long hospital stays.

Dr Sulleman Moreea, who is the UK’s chief investigator for the HALT trial (as it is known) said: “Gastrointestinal bleeding remains one of the most important emergencies in gastroenterology. Traditionally, the way doctors treat bleeding ulcers in the stomach and duodenum is to use an endscope – to inject adrenaline and to cauterise or stem the blood-flow through the use of medical clips.

“This technique can be technically demanding and difficult. If the bleeding can’t be controlled, the patient will have to be transferred to the operating theatre for major surgery which is usually always followed by a long stay in hospital to recuperate.

“Hemospray is a new powder that appears to act quickly when sprayed on to the ulcer to control the bleeding and can be easily

inserted via endoscope. Although there is a learning curve for the use of the Hemospray, ultimately this is an easier technique compared to the current methods which we use.”

The HALT study is a multi-national, commercial study funded by US-based pharmaceutical company, Cook Medical, involving centres in Hong Kong, Canada, Holland and the United States.

It aims to recruit 80 patients worldwide, of which 40 have been recruited so far.

The Bradford team, which includes specialist research nurse, Karl Ward, have screened eight people and recruited three patients since the study began in February.

The hospital hopes to recruit 10 patients in total over the next five months.

Initial reports of Hemospray’s usefulness in stemming bleeding peptic ulcers in the USA have proved promising but were limited by the small number of patients, so larger studies such as HALT will confirm its true worth in the management of upper gastrointestinal

Dr Sulleman Moreea is UK’s chief investigator for the trials to treat bleeding peptic ulcers at Bradford Royal Infirmary

bleeding.

Dr Moreea added. “If the Hemospray proves effective in this current study then further research will be carried out to directly compare the powder against the current techniques of adrenaline, cauterization and clips.

“If the Hemospray proves less successful than we think it will be, doctors will use the current endoscopic and surgical techniques to stem the bleeding.”

Currently, the Foundation Trust sees between two to three patients every month

with peptic ulcers, while around three to four patients a year will end up in surgery if endoscopic options fail to stop their bleeding.

“Bradford patients will benefit from this new treatment if it proves effective as their bleeding will be easier to control and hopefully fewer patients will need to go to surgery for peptic ulcers,” added Mr Ward.

Nottingham University Hospitals will be the only other UK site to take part in the trial and the team there will be led by consultant gastroenterologist, Professor Krish Ragunath.

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Why young people are being tempted away from taking a university degree At the age of 18, Memona Mohammad was apprenticeships have been female.

“We’ve had significant growth over the past all set for university. She had three good, science A levels and offers to study for a decade, although we have probably plateaued degree in biomedical sciences. But she chose at about half a million,” says Karen to sign up for a higher apprenticeship with Woodward, divisional apprenticeship director at the National Apprenticeship Service BT instead.

Now 21, she will complete the scheme this (NAS). “But while the quantity may have September. If all goes well,she will have a stabilised, we are still seeing an increase in the foundation degree, a level 4 NVQ and the quality.”

Woodward believes that the growing chance to go onto take a master’s, paid for by BT. After three years on a salary, Mohammad popularity of apprenticeships is due to their has no student loan to pay off and has a job mutual benefit to apprentice and employer.

“An apprenticeship is not a training course,” lined up as one of BT’s ethernet planners.

“The guarantee of a job definitely played a she says. “It’s a job with a salary and an employer with a vacancy.” part in my decision,” she says.“But it Employees who have been was also the chance to join a apprentices tend to be loyal to global company and develop their employer and, my career in IT while according to the Centre for learning on the job.”

Economics and Business Once considered the “An apprenticeship is Research, are £214 a week preserve of manual trades more productive than the for the less academically not a training course, average worker. gifted, apprenticeships it’s a job with a salary The flexibility of are now available at three modern apprenticeships levels, from GCSE to and an employer with a has encouraged foundation degree, in employers to increase the industries ranging from vacancy.” number and scope of the accountancy to zookeeping. schemes they offer. BT now The number of people runs 11 different schemes, for starting an apprenticeship example, which will take on more grew from 175,000 in 2005/06 to than 700 apprentices this year. more than 510,000 in 2012/13. Most Damian Brown, head of accredited are now offered in the service sectors, such as business administration, retail and health. learning and apprenticeships at BT, says: “In Since 2010, most of those starting the past five years it has become possible to

tailor schemes both to the needs of the apprentices and to what we need as a business.”

Apprenticeships are promoted nationally by the NAS, part of the Skills Funding Agency. It supports employers and runs an apprentice“matching service”.

At regional level, a number of local enterprise partnerships have set up“hubs” to promote apprenticeships with local industry and small to medium-sized enterprises.

In Yorkshire, for example, eight local authorities have combined to create the Leeds City Region Apprenticeship Programme, a £4.6m scheme designed to offer 2,500 new apprenticeships by autumn 2015. Similar initiatives are underway in Nottingham, Greater Manchester and the West of England.

Demand for apprenticeships continues to outstrip supply, however: the NAS receives around 12 applications for every position.

And despite all efforts to escape their blue collar image, apprenticeships remain far more popular in the former industrial heartlands than in the South East. According to Demos, the think tank, London requires 30,000 more apprentices to catch up with the rest of the country.

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Bragging number plate gets owner nicked A man who shamelessly drove his £55,000 car bearing a bragging registration plate unwittingly led police to his multi-million pound car theft racket in Birmingham.

The multi-million pound car theft gang was caught after taunting police with a 30-year-old Shanwaz Khan – the mastermind of the gang, brazenly drove his blue Audi RS4 with his ‘S20LUN’ personalised number plate, but his flashing around only succeeded in getting him noticed by police who decided to track his car and found it among a convoy of stolen Mercedes in March 2012.

Detectives launched a six-month investigation into his dealings and found he was behind a ring that stole cars to order before shipping parts abroad.

On October 15, 2012 officers raided his home and lock-ups across Birmingham and found an 'Aladdin's cave' of chopped up car parts stolen from across the city.

A court heard in total police linked Khan to more than 80 vehicle thefts and violent carjackings during 2012 - valued at £1.1 million.

Khan admitted conspiracy to commit burglary and handle stolen goods and at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday and was jailed for seven years.

Along with his brother Wajid

Mastermind of car theft racket Shanwaz Khan was caught after police tracked his 'S20LUN' number plate

Khan (24) cousin Seyed Khan (32) and fellow conspirators Ross and Matthew Dunham the gang stole vehicles from driveways and carjacked other victims.

A court heard upwards of 3,000 parts stripped from the cars were sold on to unwitting internet buyers via an eBay account operated by the Khans.

Wajid Khan and Seyed Khan, both from Birmingham, admitted conspiracy to handle stolen goods and were both sentenced to 30 months behind bars.

Ross, 21, and Matthew Dunham, 24, from Coventry, West Mids, were jailed for five years and 39 months respectively.

After the case Detective Constable Mo Azir, from West Midlands Police said: “We

meticulously pieced together their network of premises and, when officers raided one unit in Aston, we found an Aladdin’s cave of stolen cars and parts.

“Many of these were high-value luxury cars that had been brutishly ’chopped’ up, whilst another premises in the city centre was used exclusively to store engines ripped from the stolen cars.

“The scale of their criminal operation was vast and they showed a complete disregard to the trail of destruction and misery left behind to victims of these offences.”

The gang were linked to 82 vehicle thefts during 2012 all but 17 in the West Midlands with Audis and BMWs their favoured vehicles.

They included a petrol station

car-jacking at a Total garage when a man was dragged from behind the wheel of his £25,000 Ford Focus ST. And in the early hours of April 27th they stole two Mercedes CClass from a driveway in having grabbed keys during a break-in.

Late on June 11th they drove off in a Seat Leon from outside a house in Coventry’s Standard Avenue.

However, the owner spotted her car being driven around Coventry on false plates the next day and later picked Matthew Dunham out as the driver during an ID procedure.

The court heard Shanwaz Khan was responsible for stripping down cars and storing parts at industrial units across the West Midlands.

He also rented space at City Self Storage, in Digbeth, Birmingham, to stash stolen engines before shipping many of them abroad.

Det Con Azir added: “The premises were leased by the Khans using false names and documentation of the cars were stolen to order for engines which the Khans shipped out to the continent.

“All five are subject of on-going Proceeds of Crime Act investigations and we’ll look to seize any assets obtained through criminal activities.”

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Wakefield Council is to celebrate languages and culture with a special day of activities on 22nd May. The event which is taking place to promote national Adult Learning Week, between June 14th and 20th will include: Two hour taster sessions in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, GCSE English and British Sign Language; international cinema event showing highly rated films throughout the day; and Café serving continental foods such as paninis, Italian meats and olives, cheeses and ice cream.

The event starts from 9:30am and continues through to 8.30pm. people are welcome to drop in at any point at Manygates Adult Education Centre, Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7DQ. There is a £5.00 registration fee which allows you to participate in as many sessions as you wish.

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and his lyrics creative powerful synergy Blitz-I has worked hard earning his reputation in the desi-music industry with smash releases such as ‘Oh Meri Nina’ & ‘Girl Like That’, which collectively have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people.

His signature sound fuses together Hip-Hop & RnB to create synergy that is unique, Blitz-I has been led to international performances across Europe and the States.

Being his own content as a producer, vocally Blitz-I says that he’s inspired by old legendary singers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Hans Raj Hans.

His latest track ‘Beymaan’ was inspired by events surrounding Blitz-I during the recording of the debut album ‘Breakout’.

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Blitz-I says: “The word ‘Beymaan’ refers to dishonesty and disloyalty occurring in the lives of everyday

people. However I wanted to question the very definition of loyalty.

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‘Ishq Da Rogh’ SK1 featuring Tamzin E1seven Records proudly presents ‘Ishq da rogh’ featuring the Punjabi-born versatile singer SK1 (;Lagiaan’, ‘Tera Style’, ‘Gidheya Vich’ and ‘Sapni’).

‘Ishq da rogh’ features soulful vocals by SK1 as well as enchanting rnb singer Tamzin. This track uses modern fusion of rnb/hip hop served up by producer E1seven who was also known for working on the summer smash hit track ‘Sapni’ featuring

DREAMY… DREAMY… DREAMY After the success of ‘Sunn Dilruba’ – an urban romantic track, Nabz & Kami K have teamed up once again for the soulful single ‘Hum Na Milein’.

Nabz, a former member of the British Asian pop band ‘NRG’, has been collaborating with the much-respected music producer Kami K who seems to have the knack of waving his magical musical wand and giving tracks an original yet versatile sound.

In ‘Hum Na Milein’, Nabz’s dreamy vocals give the new song a smooth and romantic tone with an equally beautiful music video to match.

A soulful ballad, with a strong RnB Bollywood theme, the song oozes class, both musically & vocally.

The powerful song showcases a mature sound from the duo, with Kami K once again showing why he is still one of the most sought after Asian music

producers.

‘Hum Na Milein’ sees the growth of Nabz as a vocalist and as an all round artist, with the song delivering an impeccable vocal performance, flawlessly fusing with the contemporary classy sounds of Kami K. Nabz, who launched his solo career last year said to the Asian Express: “ I want to continue my journey of learning and am determined to deliver meaningful songs which seek to maintain a connection with the listener.”

Smooth vocals from Nabz pull at the heartstrings

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The track has been released under E1seven records, a new record label based in the heart of east London.

The head of the label explains: “We are very excited to be working with an established artist on our debut release who has shown passion and pure commitment, we as a label promise to continue to bring quality in any future products.”

‘Ishq da Rogh’ is available to purchase on iTunes and all good digital distributors now.

There’s no mystery about what this track is about… yes… it’s about a lad and his cars and his delight in having girls chase him for the horsepower under his bonnet (so to speak). I’m sure most of the lads across Yorkshire will relate to this chap.

Anyhow, despite the title sounding a bit cheesy, ‘Porsche Ferrari’ has actually got a half decent beat to be honest - it’s rather infectious.

The track is from debutant Ali Shan and the track comes from Universal Music and Culture Mix World.

Ali Shan’s ‘Porsche Ferrari’ is a fusion of pure Punjabi vocals mixed with an urban sound making it the perfect track for us desis who like to pose with our rides (girl’s included).

Ali Shan’s debut song “Porsche Ferrari” has been produced by Vee & Marcus James – and it’s also the first time where two separate producers have collaborated to produce a debut song for an artist.

This song will definitely create a big buzz and it just sounds like a Summer Anthem for 2014.

Follow SK1 on Facebook: facebook.com/shakeelk1 Follow SK1 on Twitter: @SK1SINGER Follow E1seven Records on Twitter: @e1sevenrecords Follow them on Facebook: facebook.com/eoneseven.recordlabel Check out the Website: www.e1sevenrecords.com

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P.A.K.I ‘Pride Attitude Killer Instinct’ Controversially titled track holds no punches in addressing discrimination

“We’ve all had similar experiences and that’s why I anush@asianexpress.co.uk wanted to make the song about all of us - Asians and other The Burban music scene is groups that have grown up with getting ready to welcome discrimination have been made brand new, breakthrough to feel alienated and inferior,” artist ‘THE B.A.D.’ who’s set says THE B.A.D. Growing up never truly to challenge and provoke audiences with the release of understanding where ‘home’ is, his debut, controversially resulted in dissociation with both Britain and Pakistan. titled single, P.A.K.I. THE B.A.D ellaborates: “I 33-year-old THE B.A.D. AKA Kash Chaudhary, was inspired spent some time in Pakistan by his own experiences. where I realised that I was most Growing up at the intersection of certainly not a Pakistani, but I the 80s and 90s in Britain as the realised that I had never really son of an immigrant, the felt English either. This led me to talented rapper used his question my identity more.

“Then, the birth of my son has confusion over his dual identity influenced me. as a source of inspiration.

“Although he’s born at a time An acronym for ‘Pride Attitude Killer Instinct’, P.A.K.I. cleverly of a more multicultural society spins the word on its head and with less prevalent racism, I intends to represent the wanted to make sure he did not acceptance of identity and grow up with this ‘label', or at the strength. THE B.A.D.’s topical very least I wanted to take the and controversial references are sting out of it.”

THE B.A.D. is a fresh addition certainly not for the feinthearted, as he holds no to the up and coming Burban punches when addressing his scene of British Asian Artists who are setting the streets adversaries.

Talking to the Asian Express ablaze with progressive music. about the controversial title and It won’t be long before THE why he chose to put this B.A.D. is soon at the forefront of particular self-written and self- the scene with his powerful new produced track out, THE B.A.D single – a perfect blend of explains: “The trials and thought-provoking, explosive tribulations, from physical and lyrics and dubstep.

Talking about the British Asian verbal attacks to the other more subtle forms of discrimination, is music scene, THE B.A.D. not something that’s just unique comments: “I feel overall British Asian music is lacking any real to me.”

Growing up in North West soul or drive.

“If people want to hear London, THE B.A.D. says that he could fill an encyclopaedia powerful and original music with incidents where he was left they’ve got to support the artists to battle the racial tensions that make it, simple as that.”

The track is taken from his inflicted on both himself and his forthcoming album set to family.

Having been on the receiving release in early September end of the offensive term ‘Paki’, 2014, “Pride Attitude and Killer instead of retaliating with Instinct”, which aims to deliver violence and aggression, THE more hard-hitting issues in the B.A.D. decided to take his Asian community through Hipnatural musical talents and Hop-meets-Desi style.

P.A.K.I releases on Monday utilise them as a weapon. His debut track is a direct response 12th May via iTunes and other to past and existing racism in digital stores. today’s society.

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Rishi is back and like we've never seen him before!

The UK rising star has a new style and sound to match, and surprises us all with his new single ‘Cry’, a tale of love and heartache.

Penned by Rishi, ‘Cry’ is a story of two lovers, who's relationship comes to an end due to outside influences beyond their control.

The heartfelt and powerful lyrics are matched by the amazing production of super producer Vee. Together Rishi and Vee have come up with a song that a lot of us can relate to. The song definitely delivers on emotion and power.

Rishi explains: “Cry is a single which is very personal to me, I knew exactly what I wanted to say and how I wanted it to sound, when I met up with Vee, he

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understood my ideas on the track and totally surpassed my expectations of what I thought this track would be.

Personally I feel this is one of my best vocal performances on any track.”

The video to ‘Cry’ was shot by Ballistic, they managed to parallel the powerful and emotive track with a video to match. Shot around the U.K, the video plays on the concept of the song and shows it in a different light.

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FILM: Kaanchi DIRECTED BY: Subhash Ghai GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Mishti, Kartik Aaryan, Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Hazel Crowney ‘Kaanchi’ is an innocent, rural beauty, an 18-year-old girl from the Uttrakhand hills.

Blissful in her little world and far removed from the business of the big city, she has a keen eye for adventure, laughs irrepressibly, dances passionately and is completely oblivious to her own sensuality. Tomboy by nature, she habitually plays pranks on all those around her.

Her small town is a sleepy hamlet where nothing much has changed over the years, until danger looms large in the form of ‘Shyam Kakda’, ‘Jhoomar Babu Kakda’ and ‘Sushant Kakda’. They

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‘Purani Jeans’ is a film based on the belief that friendship is like a pair of old jeans- the older they get, the better they become.

This is the belief that protagonist Siddarth Ray has heard about from his best friend Sam and eventually comes to realise as he makes a journey from New York City back to his hometown, a small hill station in India, after 12 long years.

The main hook of the film is friendship and those unforgettable memories which we all have.

The film unfolds as a coming of age drama about a summer where Sidharth, his best friend Sam and their gang of friends rediscover bonds of friendship & love. A summer when everything changes for the group.

They experience the agony and ecstasy of growing up, forming enviable bonds of friendship, trust, jealousy, joy, envy and love while also dealing with problems of distant parents, broken hearts and pressures of growing up. Hey also discover how gradually close friends go their own way.

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represent the rich and powerful of the country and their intentions and motives will displace Kaanchi and the world around her forever.

Standing in the way of these powerful figures and their motives is ‘Binda’, Kaanchi’s childhood friend and mentor, but not for long.

Soon her world crumbles and her comfort zones are eroded. The people around her do not have the strength to fight the mighty powers that be, with the system at their beck and call. Kaanchi, overcome by grief, cannot understand why justice is being subverted. She is told to simply ‘move on’. This is something she cannot accept

FILM: Purani Jeans DIRECTED BY: Tanushri Chattrji Bassu GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal, Izabelle Leite, Sarika, Rati Agnihotri

and her innocence and naivety give way to obsession and blind rage as she seeks out revenge.

The story quickly moves to Mumbai, home of the Kakda’s, as Kaanchi arrives on their turf to turn the tables. Little by little, Kaanchi infiltrates the world of big business, lavish parties and dirty politics and, one by one, she uses her wiles and her brains to bring down those responsible for her tragedy. It becomes a first of its kind, astonishing case in the files of the CBI and the establishment, and they are lost as to how to deal with this, with corruption so deep rooted around them.

RELEASE DATE: 02/05/2014

FILM: Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar DIRECTED BY: Manjeet Maan GENRE: Punjabi Comedy/ Drama STAR CAST: Gurdas Maan, Neeru Bajwa, Jassi Gill, Rajeev Thakur Megastar actor and singer Gurdas Maan teams up with Neeru Bajwa for the first time in this Punjabi family entertainer.

Agam Singh (Gurdas Maan) is a family man whose love for his younger brothers leads to a series of hilarious and heart-warming incidents.

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FILM: Arjun And Alison DIRECTED BY: Sidharth Sharma GENRE: Action/Thriller STAR CAST: Monique Squeri, Shiv Jhala, Oliver Squires, Kulvinder Ghir, Duane Hannibal, Nicholas Dare

RELEASE DATE: A student sets out to 25/04/2014 avenge a racist murder on a Birmingham campus in this stylish action thriller.

Alison (Monique Squeri) is an American student at university in Birmingham. Her boyfriend is Alex an angry Scot who doesn't hold back his opinions.

She's also best friends with black student Nigel (Duane Hannibal) - the campus joker and all-round ladies' man. Another pal is wealthy Indian undergraduate Arjun (Shiv Jhala). He fled a scandal back in Delhi and now obsessively films everything that happens to him.

When Nigel is brutally murdered, suspicion immediately falls upon Matthew Gordon (Oliver Squires).

He's the leader of the university's controversial 'English Society', who makes inflammatory speeches on race issues.

Alison decides to get to the bottom of what happened and exact revenge.

But this comes at great personal cost.

Anglo-Indian filmmaker Sidharth Sharma's powerful debut feature was inspired by real events that he witnessed in Birmingham.

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music legend husband Gurdas Maan in this eagerly anticipated wholesome family drama. A veteran of more than 34 albums, Gurdas has also pursued a successful parallel career as an actor.

Among his many distinguished performances was the title role in the award-winning historical drama 'Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris'. Now

RELEASE DATE: 02/05/2014 he's cast opposite Punjabi cinema's most popular actress, Neeru Bajwa, for the very first time.

Among Manjeet’s many hits are 'Jihne Mera Dil Luteya', 'Mel Karade Rabba' and 'Jatt and Juliet' the highest grossing Punjabi movie of all time. The screenplay is by Dheeraj Rattan, who has an enviable reputation as a writer of Punjabi blockbusters.

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FILM: Jatt James Bond (Punjabi) DIRECTED BY: Rohit Jugraj GENRE: Comedy/Action STAR CAST: Gippy Grewal, Zarine Khan, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Yashpal Sharma

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Gippy Grewal stars in this Punjabi romantic comedythriller in which a povertystricken bus driver plans a bank robbery.

Shinda (Gippy Grewal) is a simple village lad who works as a school bus driver and is in love with the local bank manager's sister, Lalli (Zarine Khan). She, in turn, loves him for his heart of gold. But the couple will never be permitted to marry unless he manages to buy a house of his own.

Meanwhile, Shinda's equally impoverished village friends Binder (Gurpreet Ghuggi) and Bhant Mistry (Yashpal Sharma) have problems of their own.

When these lead to a tragedy, Shinda uses his 'desi' street intelligence to solve everybody's financial woes by pulling off a bank robbery. But this proves to have unexpected consequences!

Bollywood actress Zarine Khan makes her Punjabi movie debut opposite hugely popular singer and actor Gippy Grewal in this stirring tale of a poor boy who refuses to be beaten down.

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FILM: Romeo Ranjha DIRECTED BY: Navaniat Singh GENRE: Punjabi/Comedy STAR CAST: Jazzy B, Garry Sandhu, Parul Gulati, Amannn Grewal, Monica Bedi

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Set to champion the hearts of cinemagoers and diehard music fans alike, Jazzy delivers another charming performance alongside Punjabi pin-up, Gary Sandhu, in a film that represents regional language cinema at its most entertaining.

Romeo (Jazzy B) and Ranjha (Gary Sandhu) are both from Punjab and respectively head to Thailand to fulfill their dreams. They meet by chance one day, delighted to discover they are both from the same region and soon becoming good friends.

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They play hard and work hard in equal measures, making and pooling good money along the way.

Ranjha falls in love with Preet, who runs a refugee camp with the help of her uncle. Preet introduces them both but her uncle stipulates the condition that Ranjha can marry Preet only if he makes a substantial donation to the charity. Desperate to marry Preet, Ranjha uses the money he and Romeo have earned

London-based rapper and producer TaZzZ is back with a new enchanting track "Teardrops" - the first single from his forthcoming debut album.

Featuring Raxstar (who has collaborated with TaZzZ many times before) and the angelic-voiced Rita Morar, TaZzZ displays growth and maturity with this single by weaving a story of heartbreak and love that is lost.

Talking to the Asian Express about “Teardrops”, TaZzZ said: “I just wanted to show a different side of me and releasing this first was an easy decision to make as it’s a very strong and meaningful record.”

The chorus has been taken from a Bollywood track “Tujhe Bhula Diya” from the movie “Anjaana Anjaani”.

Ever since TaZzZ heard the original he’s always wanted to recreate it and give it a rendition of his own.

Amongst handling production duties, TaZzZ has

collectively.

Upon realising the money is missing, Romeo confronts Ranjha but, as it transpires, the love-struck lad has been duped

by Preet and her uncle. Going in search of the pair of fraudsters, Romeo and Ranjha discover that Preet and her uncle are back in Punjab.

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also contributed a verse of his own in the song, showcasing his multi faceted skillset.

TaZzZ explains: “When I made the production for “Teardrops” I instantly had a vision for it.

“Raxstar was an obvious choice, for me he is one of the best lyricists in our industry, he understands writing so well and has such a unique style of delivery.

“Whilst we were having a vibe in my studio I told him what the concept of the track was and an hour later he penned his lyrics and totally nailed it.

“Raxstar always delivers precisely, he is such a remarkable talent to work with professionally; besides music we are very close friends so there’s a very good understanding and relationship, plus we share the same vision in what we hope to achieve.”

Talking about working for the first time with Rita Morar from Luton, the producer says

back to their homeland, their mission to find the duo that has robbed them continues.

that he was mesmerized by her vocals and that she “is the soul” of “Teardrops” and elevated the song to a different level.

Giving us an insight into his album which has been five years in the making, it sounds like we can expect to hear some mind-blowing music and vocals as TaZzZ has collaborated with artists in Pakistan.

TaZzZ commented: “The album will release at the end of this year.

“It’s taken me a long time to put it together simply because of the fact that I’m a perfectionist when it comes to my craft and I don’t want to release an album just for the sake of releasing it.

“I’ve worked extremely hard, I’ve put my heart and soul into it and I hope people get to feel that when they hear it.”

The Single “Teardrops” is out now and is available to download from iTunes and all other leading digital stores.

You can follow TaZzZ On: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tazzz786 Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/tazzzmusic Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TazzzArtist (@TazzzArtist) Instagram: http://instagram.com/tazzzartist

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STARRING: KIT HARINGTON, EMILY BROWNING, KIEFER SUTHERLAND, JARED HARRIS, CARRIE-ANNE MOSS, ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE DIRECTOR: PAUL W.S. ANDERSON GENRE: ACTION/DRAMA Erupting Mount Vesuvius brings terror to the Roman city of Pompeii in this awesome historical disaster epic.

In 79 A.D., a muscular slave named Milo (Kit Harington) has become an unbeatable gladiator. He fights in the arena of the city of Pompeii - the breathtaking jewel in the Roman empire's crown.

Milo falls for beautiful, high-born Cassia (Emily Browning), who's betrothed to corrupt Roman Senator Corvus (Kiefer Sutherland).

When the cataclysmic eruption of Mount Vesuvius showers the city in deadly fireballs and engulfs it with a torrent of lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena.

As Pompeii is destroyed around him, he faces a race against time to save Cassia.

'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington leads the cast of this involving human story set against the backdrop of an astonishing depiction of nature's fury. It's directed

by Paul W.S. Anderson of 'Resident Evil' fame.

SABOTAGE STARRING: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, SAM WORTHINGTON, OLIVIA WILLIAMS, TERENCE HOWARD Arnold Schwarzenegger reboots his career with this ferocious action DIRECTOR: DAVID AYER film in which an elite DEA team GENRE: ACTION/DRAMA/THRILLER are targeted for death.

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John 'Breacher' Wharton (Arnold Schwarzenegger) leads a crack team of the most dangerous DEA agents ever to wear a badge.

They need to be hard, because this ten-strong assault unit is charged with taking down America's deadliest drug cartels.

But something goes terribly wrong after a tactical raid on a cartel safe house.

Although a kingpin is arrested and hundreds of millions of dollars are seized, it transpires that $10 million has gone missing. Now members of the team are under suspicion and being assassinated in a series of grisly hits. And for Breacher, things are about to become very personal indeed.

'End of Watch' director David Ayer specialises in gritty portrayals of police life. Here, he gives Arnie a striking makeover for one of his toughest and most realistic roles to date.

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STARRING: MORGAN FREEMAN, JOHNNY DEPP, PAUL BETTANY, REBECCA HALL, KATE MARA, CILLIAN MURPHY, CLIFTON COLLINS JR UK RELEA DIRECTOR: WALLY PFISTER SE 25/04/20DATE: GENRE: ACTION/DRAMA/SCI-FI 14

Johnny Depp stars in a mind-blowing sci-fi thriller about a terminally ill scientist whose consciousness is uploaded onto a computer This grants him power beyond his wildest dreams, and soon he becomes unstoppable.

Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is a world authority in the field of artificial intelligence. He's also an evangelist on behalf of the technology, arguing that it represents the next stage in human evolution.

But his plan to create a sentient machine that combines a full range of human emotions with the collective intelligence of mankind is not universally popular. When Revolutionary Independence from Technology (RIFT) activists fatally wound him, they unwittingly accelerate his 'transcendence'.

Will's wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max (Paul Bettany) upload his mind, but can only look on in horror as he spreads across the internet, becoming an unstoppable, omnipotent power! This cutting-edge techno-thriller is the directorial debut of 'Inception' director Christopher Nolan's regular cinematographer Wally Pfister. The excellent supporting cast includes Cillian Murphy and Morgan Freeman.

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BAD NEIGHBOURS STARRING: ZAC EFRON, SETH ROGAN, ROSE BYRNE, DAVE FRANCO DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS STOLLER GENRE: COMEDY War breaks out UK RELEA SE when Zac Efron's 09/05/20DATE: college fraternity 14 moves next door to Seth Rogan's family in this hilarious comedy. Mac (Seth Rogan) and Kelly Radnor (Rose Byrne) are a young married couple who've put their wild days behind them.

They now have a perfect suburban home where they're raising their beautiful newborn baby girl. But their tranquil life is shattered when a college fraternity moves in next door.

At first they try to play it cool, asking fraternity president Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) to keep the noise down a bit. But 15 CERT the juvenile high-jinks and continual partying just carry on.

THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY STARRING: VIGGO MORTENSEN, KIRSTEN DUNST, OSCAR ISAAC, DAISY BEVAN UK RELEA SE DIRECTOR: HOSSEIN AMINI 16/05/20DATE: 14 GENRE: DRAMA, THRILLER 1962. A glamorous American couple, the charismatic Chester Macfarland (Viggo Mortensen) and his alluring younger wife Colette (Kirsten Dunst), are in Athens during a European vacation.

While sightseeing at the Acropolis they encounter Rydal (Oscar Isaac), a young, Greek-speaking American who is working as a tour guide, scamming female tourists on the side.

Drawn to Coletteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty and impressed by 12A Chester's wealth and sophistication, Rydal gladly CERT accepts their invitation to dinner.

Uncovering darker secrets and much more than meets the eye, the couples journey takes them from Greece to Turkey, and to a dramatic finale played out in the back alleys of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar.

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STARRING: MICHAEL FASSBENDER, HUGH JACKMAN, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, NICHOLAS HOULT, ELLEN PAGE DIRECTOR: BRYAN SINGER UK RELEA SE GENRE: ACTION, DRAMA, SCI-FI 22/05/2 DATE:

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The ultimate X-Men cast unite to fight a spectacular war for survival across two time periods. By 2023, CERT mutants are on the verge of extinction.

Giant robotic Sentinels stalk this devastated future world, hunting down the few survivors. Magneto (Ian McKellen) and Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) hatch a last desperate plan.

They send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back to 1973 on a make-or-break mission. His challenging task is to unite the young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) at a time when they are at one another's throats.

In order to prevent the war ever taking place, it will also be necessary to stop Sentinel inventor Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage).

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GODZILLA (ALSO IN 3D!) STARRING: JULIETTE BINOCHE, SALLY HAWKINS, DAVID STRATHAIRN, BRYAN CRANSTON DIRECTOR: GARETH EDWARDS GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILLER

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An epic rebirth to CERT the iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent STARRING: TOM CRUISE, EMILY BLUNT, creatures who, bolstered BILL PAXMAN, JONAS ARMSTRONG, by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our TONY WAY very existence.

TBC DIRECTOR: DOUG LIMAN Made with the CERT GENRE: ACTION, SCI-FI endorsement of Japan's Toho Studios, who first Tom Cruise gets caught in a time loop battling unleashed Godzilla in savage alien invaders in this mind-bending sci-fi 1954, this stunning action spectacular. reinvention delivers great An unstoppable alien race, known as ‘the characters as well as Mimics’, are swarming over the Earth leaving a awesome spectacle. trail of total devastation.

With mankind on the edge of extinction, the world's armies unite for a desperate last stand against this relentless onslaught.

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Timeless classic

Back in 2005, after months of underground oblivion, Tigerstyle resurfaced and introduced a fresh new talent to the UK Bhangra community in the form of Bikram Singh.

Bikram, a New York Punjabi singer and songwriter, had a hit track titled ‘Kawan’, which featured vocal talents of Gunjan (she’s also famously known for her collaborations with Bally Sagoo).

Bikram having penned the romantic couplets to the original song himself and laid the vocals while recording the album with Tigerstyle in Scotland.

Now, Tigerstyle say that they feel that the timeless classic just had to be revamped.

Pops of Tigerstyle commented:

Bikram Singh and ‘Kawan 2’ “Collectively we all felt this song never really got the justice it deserved, as budgets were limited at the time we put the album together and Bikram being a new artist.

“The label didn’t have enough confidence in the project to shoot a separate video for the song, so it just appeared as part of a medley video.

“For years Bikram and Gunjan

have been performing the song around the world, and the amount of love the song has received is a real inspiration for us all as artists to continue making good music.

“This time with the revamped song – ‘Kawan 2’, Bikram has really put his heart and soul into making sure the song is well highlighted with a good music video.”

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DJ Chan’s debut song is a real dance anthem West Midlands based Chanjit Karra AKA DJ Chan is ready to release his debut music project ‘Visa’ FT DMC and UV. Dj Chan the managing director of established DJ road show is no newbie to the game.

Having been Dj’ing throughout

UK for the past decade Chan developed a passion for music and the production after playing numerous hits in clubs, parties and private functions.

30-year-old DJ Chan initially started his musical journey whilst studying at Coventry University.

Starting at the very bottom by working as a ‘roadie’ for other well-known and well established DJ's he would carry equipment and help build sets.

This valuable experience gave him more knowledge about

what was involved in this line of work.

It was only until 2000 when he performed at Brixton academy with some of the biggest stars in the music industry, that inspired him to take his disco jockey to the next level and he achieved this by establishing his own discotheque company.

This debut project is very close to Chan’s heart and will be taking his career to another level.

Commenting he said: “It’s been one of my dreams to make

my own track and I am happy that all my hard work and dedication has paid off.

“I am collaborating with two very successful brand new acts which are the future of our industry. I hope the fans enjoy the track across the world.”

The debut song ‘Visa’ is a peppy Bhangra song sung by UV from Jallandar, India and mc’d by DMC from West Midlands. This fresh trio have composed a banger track for all the party-goers across the world.

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Self-Certification: A probable abuse of the term ‘Halal’

The amount of Muslims in the world is astronomical and as an outcome of these mammoth numbers, the Muslim community represents a huge potential market that many national and international companies and organisations are tapping into.

Muslims today represent 4.8% of the UK population and in Europe the Muslim share of the population is expected to grow by approximately one third over the next two decades.

With increased numbers of Muslims, wider demand for halal compliant produce is rising; recently we have seen the launch of the 100% halal ready meals spearheaded by Shazia Saleem – founder of Ieat Foods.

The Ieat website (www.ieatfoods.com) guarantees consumers that their products have been halal certified by a reputable UK certification body.

In direct contrast however, if one peruses our everyday supermarket aisles, we come across a variety of products – from ethnic foods such as samosas to frozen lamb burgers that can go straight onto the barbecue – many with the globally recognised Arabic ‘halal’ emblazoned across the packaging but with no mention of the certification body which has accredited said products as halal.

Self-certification of halal products is rife in Britain; due to the vast Muslim consumer market there is a want and need for more halal products and as a direct result, more consumer choice.

Consumers do not want to feel excluded when they do their weekly shop, they want to go to the supermarket and have as much as choice in the products they buy as their non-Muslim friends, colleagues and peers.

Despite this, it remains imperative to understand where the products we are eating have actually come from. If a product has ‘halal’ written on it, can we fully trust it?

If a company is marketing their products as halal, the meat may be from a halal source, but has the entire production process been halal approved? Is the said product free of all nonhalal additives and E-numbers?

Is it free of non-halal oils and

fats? Are the emulsifiers that have been used 100% sourced from halal slaughtered animals?

If yeast has been used in the finished product – was it autolysed or brewer’s yeast? If cheese has been used in a product, is animal rennet or pepsin used in the cheese production? When the processed foods are transported, are suitable transportation methods put in

place to stop halal products from being contaminated by non-halal items?

These are just a few of the questions that need to be considered to ensure a product is 100% halal.

All of the above need to be taken into account and looked at in depth – a task that is undertaken by halal certification bodies across the world.

The method by which the animal has been slaughtered is not the only factor that solely determines halal compliance and this is something that consumers need to understand.

CEO of the UK certification body Halal Food Authority (HFA), Saqib Mohammed, tells me that: “merely having the word ‘halal’ in any transcript depicted on product packaging means next to nothing unless

By Zéna Butt, Information Officer Halal Food Foundation www.halalfoodfoundation.co.uk @HFF_UK

said product has been independently certified by recognised halal certification body(ies) depicting their registered logo.

“We at the HFA strongly discourage the use of selfcertification and will consumers to seek further information to unveil probable misrepresentation or abuse of the term ‘halal’”.

Echoing the sentiments of the HFA above, the term ‘halal’ can be put onto a product but this does not mean that the entire production process of the product in question has been looked at from start to finish.

The question “how are we supposed to know what is halal and what isn’t?” may arise by the time you have gotten to this stage in the article, and the truth of the matter is – if you don’t ask you won’t know. Consumers need to become proactive to ensure that they are not eating any products that would not be seen as permissible in accordance to Islamic law.

When stocking up your trolleys on the weekly shop, before you put the halal goodies in, take a look at the back of the product to see if the logo of a reputable, trustworthy certification body has been put on the packaging, if not a logo – is there any mention of the halal certification body that certifies the company?

If not, before purchasing the product, enquire about its halal compliance. With the rise in social networking, asking questions and making informed decisions has never been easier.

The growing numbers of selfcertified products are purely down to the fact that there is a place in the global halal market for them to exist; if consumers seek something and the want is large enough then gaps will be filled.

If more consumers question and contest self-certified halal products and refuse to purchase items that they cannot fully trust, the amount of selfcertified businesses who ‘assure’ Muslims that their products are halal will begin to dwindle – and as a result, the lucrative halal market will be left with dependable products that are categorically 100% halal.

Seek the knowledge. Be informed. Share your findings.

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n the High Court case of Ashworth and others v The Royal National Theatre the Claimants, a group of musicians, were unsuccessful in their application for an interim injunction to require the Defendant, The Royal National Theatre (“RNT”), to continue to engage them in the production of War Horse until the hearing of their claim for breach of contract.

The Claimants were engaged by the RNT in March 2009 to play their instruments in accompaniment with recorded music in the RNT’s production of War Horse. However productions of War Horse in other parts of the world have relied wholly on recorded music and as such it was decided by the CoDirector and the Composer of War Horse that it was better for accuracy and impact to rely on recorded music for the play.

Initially the involvement of the Claimants in the production was reduced to them playing their instruments during one short scene only with the remainder of the music in the play being recorded.

On 4 March 2014 the RNT sent the Claimants letters of termination stating their contracts would expire on 15 March 2014 on the grounds of redundancy (i.e. the music in the play would now be recorded as opposed to live).

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In response the Claimants issued a claim against the RNT claiming breach of contract. At the same time the Claimants filed an application for an interim injunction (or specific performance) requesting that the RNT be required to employ them in the production again until the trial of their claim.

The court dismissed the Claimants’ application for an interim injunction.

The court found that there had been a breakdown in ‘trust and confidence’ between the Claimants and the RNT and an injunction reinstating the Claimants into the production was likely to be unworkable.

The court also held that the case was not exceptional, and that damages would be an adequate remedy for the Claimants. Further, the court was not persuaded that specific performance or a mandatory injunction would be granted at the trial of the Claimants’ claim for breach of contract.

The court also considered that the decision of the Co-Director and Composer to rely only on recorded music was a decision made in accordance with their ‘right of artistic freedom’.

This right derives from Section 12 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which provides that when considering whether to grant relief which may affect the right of freedom of expression as contained in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”), the court must have particular regard to the importance of that right.

The Judge held that the RNT’s right to freedom of expression as to how it produced the play would be interfered with should the Claimants be reintroduced into the play.

Even though the Claimants were unsuccessful in their application for an interim injunction the Judge did indicate that their prospects of success at the trial of the breach of contract claim were strong.

The case is an example of the stringent test Claimants must pass in interim relief applications. Furthermore, human rights legislation was held to be applicable in this case and this may set a precedent for future cases where ECHR provisions are used in a similar context.

The Musicians’ Union, which backed the five instrumentalists in the case, said the Claimants are considering whether to appeal.

We at Blacks have experience in handling applications for interim injunctions and breach of contract claims.

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The wedding season is just around the corner and A1 Regal Marquees offer a service like no other. Not only can they assist in the selection of that perfect venue accessory but also, due to their vast experience in the wedding industry, suggest tens of extra ideas, which no couple should overlook.

Whether you are having an intimate dinner party or a wedding celebration, A1 Regal Marquees can cater for your every need with an array of marquees on offer. From 40 up to 200 people. Stand alone or wall-to-wall designs are available to meet every person’s specification with added accessories available upon request.

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The Ranch A

fter years of travelling and sampling some of the best dishes the world has to offer, a new restaurant has now arrived, bringing with it new tastes and flavours never before seen on Manchester’s famous Wilmslow Road.

Combining foods from every corner of the globe, including Asia, Africa and America, the ‘Triple-A’ rated Ranch Restaurant is bound to delight foodies with a passion for fusion food.

Whether it is a succulent, marinated steak or a handmade burger which you desire, perhaps a homemade lasagne or some signature chilli chicken, you will find

Famous fresh fusion food

something at Ranch to tantalise your tastebuds.

All set within a modern décor, which once again brings out the best of the three continents, Ranch provides the perfect relaxed environment for all diners wanting to experience this new taste sensation.

Head Chef H has searched far and wide for the perfect menu and says he hopes to help restore the city’s famous ‘Curry Mile’ to its once highly acclaimed state.

“We are hoping to help bring the buzz back to Wilmslow Road,” he said. “We have felt for a while now that the standard of the food has been going down and backwards and obviously it’s a destination traditionally known throughout the UK for good food.

“This is the world famous curry mile so it is an ideal place to be and we want to raise the standards of the food again as well as bring something new to it.”

Specialising in fusion food, Ranch’s dishes include many traditional options yet with a special twist.

Take the Cheesy Sirloin Steak for example. Freshly chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions and seasonings are sautéed in a pan with a pinch of soy sauce, before being reduced down to a liquid form which is slowly poured over a tender piece of locally sourced beef.

Topped off with a layer of Monterey Jack cheese to lock in all the flavour if the aroma isn’t enough to intrigue any food lover, the taste will certainly leave no doubt that Ranch Restaurant is a

199-201 Wilmslow Road Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5AQ Opening times Monday-Thursday: 12pm – Midnight Friday-Sunday: 12pm – 1am Tel: (0161) 225 5771 www.ranch.ltd.uk Follow on Twitter: @Ranchfusion

pioneer in famous fusion food.

If you really want to spoil yourself, why not opt for the delectable Aberdeen Angus steak, with only halal assured produce used, which once again oozes out mouth-watering flavours with every bite.

With free parking for customers and a menu which is not only unique for the area, but competitively priced, head down to Ranch today and experience some of the world’s finest dishes, directly out of Manchester.

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The tastiest fish and chips around

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

For so long has Manchester’s renowned Curry Mile been calling out for a traditional fish and chip shop, and now the pleas have been answered thanks to Uncle B’s scrumptious recipes.

Opened earlier this year, Uncle B’s Traditional Fish and Chips, is the number one stop in the city for a taste of the perfect, classic, British delight.

Thousands have already tried out the good old-fashioned dishes, with all produce served up from the kitchen guaranteed to have your taste buds tantalised.

Only halal ingredients are used, and those that are suitable for vegetarians, meaning the platefuls are able to be enjoyed by every diner, whether you fancy some fish and chips or a steak and kidney pie.

As a classic ‘chippy’ with a growing reputation, you can be assured that only the finest ingredients go into any meal

served up at Uncle B’s. Take the mouthwatering haddock for example; enclosed within a bronze, crispy crust, the fresh fish is the perfect meal for any foodie who wants to experience British dining at its best.

Only vegetable oil is used by the team of cooks, with ‘chief-fryer’ Chris Farnell, headed with the task of ensuring each fish is the same crispy delight as the last.

As well as the classic plating of fish and chips, Uncle B’s also offer some of the finest home-made pies, which could tempt even the fussiest of eaters.

With a real passion for food, owner, Irfan Malik, has been delighted with the response from customers, who he says have been so warm in welcoming his establishment in the heart of Manchester.

“Being the first real ‘chippy’ to open here for a decade seems almost unbelievable as it is the ultimate British dish,” he said.

“Since opening we have had a great response from all different communities and try to ensure that everybody has an option which meets their tastes. We only use the finest vegetable oils and all our

produce is halal so anybody can eat it, regardless of their faith.

“We pride ourselves on only providing the freshest, crispy fish and hopefully that will help us become a favourite here in Manchester.”

Uncle B’s is the only ‘Traditional’ Fish & Chip shop on Whimslow Road, however, now, we also offer other world foods, such as Pizzas, Steaks and Burgers.

The Manchester restaurant prides itself on only serving up the best fish and chips around, so why not see for yourself and head down to Uncle B’s today.

Uncle B’s 189 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AQ 0161 224 3854

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Collector’s item

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The BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition • Limited run of just 300 vehicles worldwide.

• Only 30 cars will come to the UK. • Developing 600hp and peak torque of 700Nm • 0 to 62mph in a lightning fast 3.9 seconds.

• 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo • It is on sale now and costs £91,890 OTR.

By Steve Maybury info@asianexpress.co.uk

To celebrate 30 years of the BMW M5 the marquee has created an exclusive, special-edition of the current, fifth-generation model boasting performance that sets it apart from its stablemates.

The BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition (30 years of the M5) will be produced in a limited run of just 300 vehicles worldwide. Only 30 cars will come to the UK. Developing 600hp and peak torque of 700Nm, this special-edition (combined fuel consumption 28.5mpg; CO2 emissions: 231g/km) is not only the most powerful BMW M5 ever to emerge from series production under the auspices of BMW M GmbH, but also the most powerful production car in the history of the brand.

The car sprints from zero to 62mph in a lightning fast 3.9 seconds.

Its BMW Individual-inspired looks and dynamic and comfort-enhancing equipment makes this special edition M5 set to be a highly desirable collector’s item.

Under the bonnet of the BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition is a 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology with 40hp more than the standard model.

In keeping with the anniversary celebrations which have inspired its creation, the special-edition model has been given the BMW Individual treatment.

As a result, it cuts a more dynamic, head-turning figure than its standard siblings.

The M5 30 Jahre Edition represents a new high point in 30 years of success that began at BMW Motorsport GmbH in Munich in 1984, and continues to raise the pulses of car fans around the world today.

It is on sale now and costs £91,890 OTR.

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New hybrid Range Rover Land Rover has further progressed the development of its acclaimed Range Rover with the global debut of the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase with an additional 186mm rear seat legroom at the Beijing motor show.

The derivative brings together two of the most recent innovations in the Range Rover line-up in a vehicle that offers an unprecedented combination of premium luxury, interior space, exceptional fuel and emissions performance and no compromise in Land Rover’s renowned breadth of capability.

compromised space, or the driving experience. The long wheelbase offers the benefits of an additional legroom for rear seat passengers and, with the option of the executive seating package, an impressive increase in the rear seat angle of recline to 17 degrees.

The hybrid system uses the same proven Terrain Response® system and all-wheel drive technology deployed in the petrol and diesel-powered models.

Wading depth capability is undiminished at a class-leading 900mm.

The complete system, including a lithium ion battery pack, inverter

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Land Rover unveils the new Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase in Beijing

Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid, it will be the first diesel hybrid model from any manufacturer to be offered in China. China is recognised by Land Rover as a potentially strong market for its new premium hybrids, whilst the long wheelbase design is identified as best suiting Chinese customers’ preferences for luxury and spaciousness.

Global order books will open in May and first deliveries to customers in China are expected from the end of the year.

In 2013. A fleet of Range Rover Hybrids proved their durability and all-terrain capability on a gruelling 16,000km route from the Land Rover factory in Solihull, across central Asia to the Mumbai headquarters of Tata, Land Rover’s parent company. After the journey, the vehicles were stripped down and scrutinised by Land Rover engineers to improve understanding of how the designs and technologies can be finetuned.

The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover’s 3.0-litre SDV6 diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor, integrated with an eightspeed ZF automatic transmission.

The system allows the driver to select from three different drive modes to maximise performance or efficiency, and is capable of delivering 26 per cent lower CO2 emissions (169g/km) and 6.4 l/100 km (44.1mpg).

Installing the hybrid dieselelectric powertrain in the Range Rover Long Wheelbase has not

and electric motor, weighs less than 120kg. The electric motor produces 170Nm torque and operates to boost acceleration when required, and to drive the vehicle in EV (electric vehicle) Mode. The motor also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is slowing. In EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30mph (48km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts.

Together, output of the diesel engine and electric motor is 340PS

Stealth-like design concept McLaren MSO 650S Coupe showcased

By Steve Maybury info@asianexpress.co.uk

SPACIOUS: The new Range Rover LWB offers an additional 186mm rear seat legroom in the back

at 4,000rpm and a class-leading 700Nm torque between 1,5003,000rpm, delivering performance on a par with the SDV8 engine.

The version to be marketed in China is technically identical to that sold elsewhere, except for a change to the exhaust system to take into account the different local emissions standards.

For further information log onto www.media.landrover.com

McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, has released images of the MSO 650S Coupe Concept – a showcase of the MSO designed and engineered upgrades available for the McLaren 650S Coupe and 650S Spider.

Being the latest models to join to the McLaren Automotive range, the cars are being flaunted throughout China and includes an array of bespoke MSO features, including a newly designed carbon fibre rear diffuser and MSObranded carbon fibre side blades.

The striking MSO 650S Coupe Concept has a stealth-like,

menacing appearance, with subtle upgrades made to the exterior bodywork and within the driverfocused cabin.

Finished in ‘Agrigan Black’, which is a metallic black paint specially developed in-house with a deep ruby red metallic flake, the paint effect gives the exterior bodywork a dramatic colour change in direct sunlight, contrasting with the extensive use of satin-finished carbon fibre highlights.

At the rear, the GT3-inspired rear bumper features a carbon fibre centre section, and the lightweight material carries through to the carbon fibre airbrake and unique MSO rear diffuser.

The engine bay has been further

enhanced with satin black engine covers and a satin finish to all carbon fibre parts. The purposeful exterior look of the MSO 650S Coupe Concept is finished with the addition of a set of special satin black finished lightweight ‘650S’ alloy wheels, shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.

Inside the cockpit, the one-off design showcase is fitted with the fixed-back carbon fibre racing seats, based on the lightweight design found in the McLaren P1, finished in carbon black leather.

Satin carbon fibre features extensively throughout the cabin, which is further enhanced by the switchgear and bezels that are finished in contrasting gloss black.

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Zoom zoomy

It’s no secret that we’re fans of the new, zoom-zoomy 2014 Mazda3, seeing that it was awarded the Best Compact Car of the Year.

This years Mazda3 hold more style appeal compared to its gaptoothed predecessor, with its long hood and

flowing creases.

Unlike the 2.0-litre, the 2.5-liter Grand Touring sedan feels upscale surprisingly with its leather-trimmed seats, navigation and adaptive bi-xenon lights.

Compared the 2.5 to the 155-horsepower 2.0-litre, there’s more grunt in the mid-range, but the throttle is a bit sluggish on tip-in, like an old Mercedes tank from the ‘80s. F Fortunately, hitting the sport button livens

Trident, the British sports car brand, has just announced the global availability of its flagship Iceni sports car, the world’s fastest and most fuel efficient diesel sports car.

With a top speed in excess of over 190mph and the ability to run for 2000 miles on a single tank of mineral or bio-diesel, the Iceni uses torque multiplication technology to achieve this unique combination of speed, power & fuel efficiency.

Two new models to the Iceni range are also unveiled today, the Iceni Magna (fastback) & Iceni Venturer (estate). All three models boast the same impressive spec, each with its own distinctive design.

In addition, the cars can store a minimum of two suitcases, as well as two holdalls, making a 2000-mile road trip a reality.

Phil Bevan, designer & founder of Trident said: “The Trident cars deliver incredible speed & performance combined with outstanding fuel efficiency, achieved through our unique torque multiplication technology.”

It is widely believed that horsepower delivers power, speed & fuel efficiency, but it is in fact torque that matters. Using this

Fastest diesel sports car

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up the initial response, and the Mazda3 feels spritely and eager as the revs rise above 4000. with Unfortunately the 2.5-litre, there is no manual option; while the six-speed automatic seamlessly glides through gears in everyday driving, there’s a delayed response when flicking the steeringmounted paddles.

Though not as crisp on turn-in as a sports car, it still loves to be thrown around corners.

Initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with drivers noting its luxurious interior, button-up chassis and agile handling. “ It delivers a 33-mpg average in a split of motorway and city driving, getting as high as 38 mpg on the motorway.

technology in a road car increases fuel efficiency by up to 20%.

Trident has patented a unique way of utilising torque multiplication to improve performance and efficiency, which has been incorporated into all their sports cars.

The British designed Trident sports cars boast a distinctive look, with clean curves and the unusual sculpted rear. The cars also incorporate over thirty-nine bespoke, designed & manufactured components, including independent control of each car seat and oculight roof. In addition, every Iceni can be built to specific customer spec, ensuring a truly unique driving experience.

Daniel Monaghan, co-founder of Trident said, “We have worked extremely hard to reach this point & the whole Trident team is thrilled to be bringing the world’s most fuel-efficient diesel sports cars to market.”

The three Iceni sports cars are available to buy globally with prices starting from £96,000. With limited availability and a prelaunch waiting list, the three models are already in high demand across the globe.

With a top speed in excess of ov it has the ability to run for 2,000er 190mph single tank of mineral or bio-diesmiles on a el fuel

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Loyal fans of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” who have found that they’re actually not all that thrilled with the direction BMW has taken in recent years, have a chance to change their minds at last.

Those who have felt slighted, though, can now take heart with the new BMW 2 Series which in effect is the name for the 1 Series Coupe.

It's a rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe that's supposed to focus on the sporty side of driving more than the 1 Series hatchback it's based on.

BMW is launching the 2 Series with three engines: the diesel 220d (£25,865) and a two petrol version - the 220i priced at around £25,000 and the range-topping M235i which will set you back just over £34,000.

Two more models, the 218d and the

225d, will join the line-up later this year; the 218d will become the new entry model in the range, starting at £24,265.

The higher spec version of the 2 Series, the M235i is just the right size for a little sports car, and it feels responsive, taut and eager, the way a BMW should.

The M235i is a killer powertrain consisting of a 320-hp turbocharged straight-six-cylinder engine mated to either an eight-speed automatic, or a sixspeed manual.

Although this is not an all-out M-car from BMW’s in-house performance tuning stations, the M235i brings a sportoriented suspension, brakes, and super sport tyres.

Though it feels civilised at low speeds, push the motor hard and it sounds terrific, with a distinctive six-cylinder howl that just gets louder as you rev the engine

beyond 4000rpm. The M235i is seriously quick, too, with 0-62mph taking just 5.0 seconds (4.8 if you opt for the excellent automatic 'box).

The beautifully finished cabin features the “M” badge here and there, while the sculpted seats provide immense support.

Though the space up front is fine, the rear seats are very tight.

Smaller in size than the 3 Series, the M235i brings all the latest BMW infotainment system features, and quirks, managed by the iDrive controller and viewed on a clear but small 6.5-inch colour screen.

Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloys, climate control, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and a USB socket. You also get a DAB radio, although have to pay extra if you want a sat-nav.

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The new Toyota Yaris

Hot on the heels of its newly launched Aygo city car, Toyota has released the first details of its refreshed Yaris supermini.

Scheduled to hit the showrooms this summer, the restyled car boasts an improved interior and better vehicle dynamics that its maker believes will position the car as one of the strongest contenders in the fiercely competitive supermini market.

The Yaris follows the example of new Aygo, adopting a dramatic look that integrates a distinctive cross shape, centred on the front emblem, which separates the new-look upper and lower grilles. At the rear there are restyled light clusters fitted with LEDs. According to Toyota, customer feedback has inspired improvements in three principal areas: a greater

feeling of roominess and dynamic appeal; higher levels of perceived quality; and more choice in terms of colours and equipment.

To back up its claims, under the skin Toyota has revised the car’s suspension to improve both comfort and handling.

The engine l i n e - u p remains unchanged, with 1.0 and 1.33litre petrol and 1.4 D4D diesel engines alongside the car’s flagship hybrid system.

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Body Power welcomes Waheed Aesthetic Asian fitness model ready to take the stage at fitness expo

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

Last year he was just another face in the crowd but now, just 12 months later, Waheed Aesthetic will be one of the most honoured fitness models at this year’s Body Power Expo.

Waheed has been training tirelessly for the past 12 months to get into the shape of his life and appear at Europe’s largest consumer fitness exhibition this weekend in Birmingham.

The fitness enthusiast will appear on stage as one of the selected fitness models on Saturday, alongside some of the biggest names in the industry.

As an attendee at last year’s show, the personal trainer says he was determined to experience what it

was like to be on stage, and not just an onlooker.

“It has been a lot of hard work to get where I am now but I just cannot wait until Saturday,” he said.

“I have always taken care of my physique and tried to look as good as I can but these last few months I have really pushed myself; I just wanted to see how good I really could be.

“I’m down to just eight per cent fat now, I’m training three times a day, and cut out the carbs to get to where I am.”

Waheed, who will also be launching his own line of clothing in the near future, qualified from Birmingham University in 2012 with a degree in Sport Science.

From that point he has worked as a personal trainer and recently took up fitness modelling.

As a Pakistani Muslim

bodybuilder, he says he has gathered quite a following and considers it an ‘honour’ to be looked up to by so many people in the South Asian community.

“In this line of work there aren’t that many Asians so I’ve already got quite a few fans which I am extremely grateful for,” he said.

“I enjoy representing the Asian community on the big stage and am always pushing myself to be better than before.”

He added: “In regards to an idol, I don’t really have one. I truly believe that we can always be that little bit better so the motivation I have is simply from my ambition to be the best that I can be.”

Waheed Aesthetic will be performing on stage on Saturday 17th May at the NEC Arena Birmingham on the second day of the Body Power Expo.

For more information about the event, please visit www.bodypowerexpo.co.uk

Waheed’s Top Five Tips to becoming the ‘Perfect You’ 1. Mix it up - Your body loves a challenge, so increase your fitness by mixing things up. Try a new exercise class, go for a run instead of always walking, start your workout on the bike instead of the treadmill. Mixing things up like this will keep your body guessing - and therefore adapting and losing weight - and prevent exercise boredom.

2. Set realistic goals - We all want to drop 3kg in a week, or add an inch of muscle to our biceps but it is simply an unrealistic goal. Be realistic about what you want to achieve. You'll have a much better chance of reaching these goals and feeling proud of yourself when you do.

3. Get more sleep - When you're working on your health and fitness and pushing yourself through tough workouts, a long and restful sleep is more important than ever. Research has also shown that getting eight hours of good quality sleep reduces your appetite throughout the day.

HARD-WORK: Waheed has trained tirelessly over the past 12 months to get into the ‘shape of his life’ as he prepares to partake in the Body Power Expo this weekend

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A historic appointment

The ‘King’ is back Khan knocks off Collazo as Mayweather extends ‘the streak’

PIONEER: Helena Costa will become Clermont Foot’s manager from next season, meaning she will be the first woman coach to manage a side in any of Europe’s top two divisions in the ‘big five’ nations (England, France, Italy, Germany and Spain)

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Former Iran and Qatar women’s football coach, Helena Costa, made history earlier this week after it was announced that she would become the first female manager of a men’s professional side in Europe’s top five footballing nations.

French second division side, Clermont Foot, confirmed that the 36-year-old Portuguese coach will take over the reins from next season, via a club statement.

“Clermont Foot 63 has chosen Helena Costa to be our new coach,” it read.

“Helena Costa came through the ranks at Benfica before taking charge of the women's teams at Odivelas, then the national teams of Qatar and Iran, in addition to working as a scout for Celtic.

“This appointment will allow Clermont Foot 63 to begin a new era, relying on a group of 17 players currently under contract, which will be added to by young players from the club.”

Costa, who initially started her footballing career playing for Benfica’s Under 9s team, eventually went into coaching the side’s prolific Under 17 set up who she led to two world youth titles.

Clermont Foot are currently 14th in Ligue 2 with two matches to go and have never played in the top tier of French football throughout their 24 year history.

Costa will be tasked with leading the club into new territory and the former Celtic scout has been backed by one of her previous clubs to be a big success in France.

“We would like to congratulate Helena sincerely on taking up this new role,” said a spokesman for the Scottish champions.

“She did an excellent job for us and we know she will give her new position the same high level of commitment and dedication which she gave to Celtic.”

The appointment was also hailed by France's Women's Minister, Najat Belkacem, who wrote on her Twitter: “Bravo Clermont Foot for understanding that giving a place to women is the future of professional football.”

Two judges scored the contest 119-104 while the third had it 117-106, reflecting the dominance of the Brit who had not been in the ring for more than a year since his victory over Julio Diaz.

The win also saw Khan pick up the WBC Silver and WBA International titles at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas, on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s win over Marcos Maidana.

Khan started the fight in a confident manner, keeping his opponent at bay with his reach advantage, before landing a big right hand in the second round that rocked Collazo.

Two rounds later and the New Yorker was on the canvas after missing with a big swing, as Khan continued to look the more likely victor.

Both men were penalised a point in the eighth round, with Collazo hitting a low punch and Khan punished for holding as the Brit began to show a bit of wear for the first time.

Yet any doubts that began to run through the crowds’ minds were soon put to rest in the tenth as Collazo was twice knocked down. Firstly, a succession of body punches appeared to hurt the 33-year-old before a quick one-two stunned him once more.

Collazo barely made it to the final bell, resorting to a clear low blow in the final round to get away from the welterweight debutant, who was raised aloft in celebrations at the end of the twelfth.

When Khan’s hand was raised the crowd knew he was back, and now the question is who does he face next?

Obviously the contest many want to see is the Mayweather bout yet Khan appears to have other options before such a fight could take place.

“I had to be disciplined tonight,” Khan said. “Collazo's a great fighter. This was my first fight in 13 months. I'm still improving and will sit down with my team and look at the tape.

“I definitely want to fight again this year, either November or December. I don't want another year off.

“I like fighting at home but it depends what event it is, what show it is. If it was another show like this, as big as this, I'd be happy.”

Speaking about the possibility of a fight with Mayweather, who extended his unbeaten record to 46-0 with victory over Marcos Maidana in the headlining event, Khan said he would be confident about ending the streak.

“Mayweather put on a great performance but you look at the way I fought Maidana and the way he fought Maidana,” he said.

“I put him down with a great body shot. Maidana is slower than me and he was still catching Mayweather.

“Floyd is getting older and people want to see him get beat. It would be a boxing match, skills v skills, and the youth will take him, that's for sure. He changes his style for each fight but if he was just standing there I would definitely be able to get my shots off.”

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Double point’s finish

It certainly wasn’t their best performance of the season yet Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez continued to defy all doubters as they registered yet another double point’s finish at the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Perez, who came home in ninth position, was just one spot ahead of his teammate, of whom he has already built up a strong working relationship with.

Both drivers came into the race knowing it would be one of the trickiest of the current campaign, with neither managing to break into the top ten in qualifying.

This left all the work to be done on the day of the race, and much like they have been doing so far this year, both racers took the challenge head on.

The Mexican Perez came from 12th place to finish ninth and despite landing in the points, feels he could have achieved even more had they of adopted a more aggressive

strategy.

He said: “It was quite a hard afternoon, so to come away with two points is not too bad. I had pretty strong pace in the race and my tyre degradation was okay so I think we probably could have been a bit more aggressive with the strategy.

“Maybe if we had stopped earlier I could have jumped ahead of some more cars because my pace was good, but it was just so difficult to overtake.

“We knew this track would be a tough test for us, so this result is more or less what we

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expected here. Maybe seventh or eighth was achievable today, but we should feel quite happy to keep up our run of points.”

Hulkenberg also clawed back one position on the grid, having started the race in 10th, to continue his own impressive record of scoring points on every track this year.

“It was a case of damage limitation today,” he explained.

“We knew from the early practice sessions that this wasn't going to be our

strongest track so to get two cars in the points is a positive result.

“We will use all the data we got over the weekend to improve for the next few races where we hope to be a bit more competitive.”

Meanwhile, Mercedes continue to dominate this year’s calendar with yet another Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg onetwo finish in Spain.

Up next for the drivers is the Monaco Grand Prix where anything can happen on the world-renowned track.

POINTS: Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg both registered a points finish again in Barcelona as their impressive 2014 form continued

Force India continue hunt for glory in Spain

#WEAREALLMONKEYS When Barcelona’s fullback, Dani Alves, had a banana hurled at him during a La Liga match at Villarreal, he did what very few others would ever contemplate doing…he ate it.

From that one action, a whole new anti-racism campaign was launched, unbeknownst to the Brazilian international, as social media showed its growing power once again in helping to tackle society’s unwanted problems.

Just moments after the final whistle was blown, Alves’ teammate and fellow countryman, Neymar, posted a picture of himself eating a banana on Twitter, asking others to join him with the hashtag #weareallmonkeys.

From that moment, hundreds of celebrities, sport stars and political figures have joined in the campaign and despite its critics, #weareallmonkeys has swept across social media.

The campaign was initially thought up by Barcelona’s forward, Neymar, after he was victim of racist verbal abuse at a league match with Espanyol.

In an attempt to tackle one of Spanish football’s taboo subjects, the 22-year-old, along with Brazilian advertising agency, Loducca, planned for the hashtag to tackle the issue head on.

“Neymar didn't want to be quiet, he wanted to use his own powerful voice to create something to talk about racism,” Guga Ketzer, partner at Brazilian agency Loducca, told the BBC. “We created this idea with the hashtag ‘we are all monkeys’ and the idea was to use it and take a picture of him eating a banana.

“It was the best way to empower and start this conversation in Brazil.

“It is to prove to the racists that we are all together whether we are black, white, yellow, it doesn't matter. We are all monkeys. Our idea was to make the racist powerless. It is one of the biggest racist conversations in years in Brazil and even in the world.”

Alves, who spoke to reporters after the incident last month, said racism was a very real problem in the country.

“We have suffered this in Spain for some time,” he said.

“You have to take it with a dose of humour. We aren’t going to change things easily. If you don’t give it importance, they don’t achieve their objective.”

SUPPORT: Sport stars, politicians and celebrities have all backed the campaign, posting pictures of themselves eating bananas on Twitter

VICTIM: After Dani Alves ate a banana which was thrown at him during a recent La Liga match with Villarreal, the hashtag ‘we are all monkeys’ swept across social media

Football unites in anti-racism campaign

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By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

One of the most anticipated nights of boxing this year finally unfolded last weekend with Bolton’s own Amir ‘King’ Khan picking up a unanimous points victory over challenger Luis Collazo.

The former world champion was competing as a welterweight for the first time in his career yet put on a dominant display against the experienced Puerto Rican, putting his opponent on the canvas three times in the 12 rounds.

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Khan knocks off Collazo as Mayweather extends ‘the streak’

The ‘King’ is back CHAMP: Amir Khan’s unanimous points victory over Luis Collazo last weekend saw him pick up the WBC Silver and WBA International title in Las Vegas

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