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Bradford City Centre to Host Big Bike Ride 2019 Bradford Council are encouraging people to get on your bike and take to the streets by hosting a fun, free, available to all cycle ride around the city centre on Sunday 22 September from 11am until 3pm. Bradford’s Big Bike Ride 2019 is an opportunity to ride on vehicle-free streets around the city centre. The ride starting from City Park aims to get people of all ages to be active, enjoy the freedom cycling brings and take in the sights of the city whilst getting involved in the build up to the 2019 UCI Road World Championships. With elite races for women and men passing through Bradford on 28 and 29 September, it’s an opportunity to ride the same roads as the world’s best just days before. There will be two routes participants can take. Both starting from City Park, the first route is a 2.5km family friendly course and the second is a more challenging 4km route. There will be fun activities for the whole family including a Climbing Wall and Spider Mountain (climbing activity, maze and slide). Bradford Youth Service will be providing guided
rides and the chance for participants without a bike to access one. Cycling 4 All will be providing adapted cycles for mixed ability riders and Bradford’s Capital of Cycling Project will be providing bike maintenance on the day. The city’s cycling clubs and recreational community clubs will be showing their support by getting involved with the ride too. Bradford’s Big Bike Ride 2019 aims to be a legacy event for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships by becoming an annual event. It is also part of British Cycling and Sport England’s #OwnTheRide legacy campaign which aims to inspire more people from all walks of life to ride their bike before, during and after the Championships. Bradford’s Big Bike Ride also celebrates World Car Free Day. It is hoped that participants of the cycle ride will enjoy using another form of transport in and around the city. Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places said:
“Events like these help make being active part of the normal day for children in the district to ensure our children are living well. “This is a fun event for the whole family. While cycling around the city centre you can delight in what the city centre has to offer while admiring the architectural heritage and afterwards enjoy the activities which are taking place. “We are proud that Bradford has been chosen to host the 2019 UCI Road World Championships. We are excited and looking forward to it coming to the city. Bradford’s Big Bike Ride will be a great legacy event for the road world championships in the years to come to be enjoyed by the people of Bradford.” To find out more information about Bradford’s Big Bike Ride 2019 and book tickets visit: <http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/ tracking/click?d=wouAqdrEIlk YMLfXZlzaBMXxBkU-ptJPm54IG yMBikQjaokrYZd7EcX3kxJGbwZ 6Fql_BRs3Y0APt6W1r88ARJuL9_
Home owner fined for planning breach Bradford Council has successfully prosecuted a home owner who repeatedly refused to cooperate and comply with planning enforcement actions.
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Riddlesden householder, Taz Uddin was ordered by the Bradford Magistrates Court to pay over £4000 in fines and costs for failing to correct dormer windows which hadn’t been built to agreed planning specifications.
At the hearing, Mr Uddin pleaded not guilty and the trial was set for 3 September 2019.
In summing up, Magistrates advised that despite being granted planning permission, the dormer windows at 20 Grange Grove were not constructed in accordance with the approved plans and attached conditions.
The unauthorised dormer windows remain unchanged and the Council’s planning enforcement file will not be closed until the breach is resolved.
The front and rear windows were built much larger using different materials than the plans agreed by Bradford Council’s planning committee. Following complaints from residents and investigations in 2017, the Council’s Planning Enforcement Team advised Mr Uddin, that the dormer windows would have to be rebuilt to the specification as shown on the approved plans. The Council attempted on numerous occasions to work with Mr Uddin but the owner refused to cooperate so the authority served several
These were repeatedly ignored so the Council took him to court in June this year.
At trial, Mr Uddin changed his plea to guilty and was fined £2000 and charged £2275 in costs by the courts.
Mr Uddin has indicated remedial works will be carried out in November. Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “It is important housing renovations are built to agreed designs. Failure to do this undermines the planning system. “We work with homeowners and do everything we can to help people adhere to the law, however, failing to comply with planning enforcement is a criminal offence and the Council will take firm action against home owners who break the law.”
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Siblings Aim To Put The BITE Into New Bradford Burger Business! A BROTHER and sister team from Bradford are so confident in their new fast food concept that they’re already talking about setting up in high streets across the country. And customers at Asif Haider and Nazia Ali’s new venture – called simply BITE – will not only be getting a very special burger experience but the profits from everyone they buy will be going to charity. Asif, 26, and Nazia, 34, have spent almost a year not just devising the concept but experimenting to create a style and quality of burger unique to Bradford and the Yorkshire region. Their new burger joint, which opens at 1pm on Thursday, August 22, will specialise only in beef burgers. Apart from a couple of nonbeef options, there will be no chicken wings, no hotdogs, or fish fillets – just beef. “When I first discovered a really good burger – actually when I visited Dubai a couple of years ago – it was the first time I’d tasted anything like it,” said Asif.
Asif Haider outside the new BITE smashed burger bar in Ebenezer Street, near the Leisure Exchange
“I love burgers but, growing up in Yorkshire, I was used to the kind of burgers you can find anywhere, made from frozen beef or readymade patties supplied by meat wholesalers. “They’re OK if that’s what you want but they’re nothing like the ones I had tasted, which just take it to a whole new level. “It’s based on an American diner concept called a ‘smashed’ burger. You take a fresh beef patty and literally smash it down on a hot grill to get a crust on one side and a really nice caramelised flavour. “But it can only be done with the right quality of beef and certain cuts from the cow that are blended to create the perfect flavour.” Asif recognised the demand for a smashed burger restaurant in Bradford so moved his focus away from working as a Bradfordtrained fully qualified pharmacist to work on creating the perfect package for the new business. Nazia said: “Although the burger seems a really simple thing, it’s actually a very complicated recipe. “And it’s taken us about a year to get it exactly right, going to specialist beef providers. Even when we got it right, we spent a couple of months perfecting it along with the correct cooking techniques.” Asif added: “Instead of going to a butcher and asking him to supply his own beef, we did it all ourselves; we researched and tested all the different cuts of beef and made our own unique blend. “You can’t buy this ready-made: we get them made to our exact specifications. It’s our own secret blend, delivered only to us. And it is HMC approved Halal meat. The new venture, based in the former Rakkaposhi Coffee and Desserts café
in Ebenezer Street, close to the Leisure Exchange, will be creating jobs with five or six new staff. They are also seeking to take on two apprentices, through local training providers. Although the business is a social enterprise set up with support from the Bradford-based QED Foundation, whose work supporting disadvantaged people to become economically active will benefit from any profits, the BITE team are thinking big. “The first thing we want to do is get the name out there and then build a brand,” said Asif. “We think BITE is a nice, concise name and we have a nice logo. We want to keep it simple for potential future franchising as well. “We’d like to open another branch within a couple of years and the dream is to be on every high street.’” Nazia added: “We want to be known as the place people think of first for a burger – a really good burger joint, with consistent high quality and service. “We’re not about gourmet food – we serve really delicious and high-quality fast food. Nothing too fancy and very reasonably priced. “We want our burger to speak it for itself. The tastiest, most memorable burger our customers have ever had. Our strapline is ‘Burgers you can taste with every BITE!’”
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Locals Raise Funds for Charity Whilst Trekking & Exploring The Breathtaking Sights in Pakistan
A team of 26 trekkers from Bradford and across the U.K. took the challenge of a lifetime by hiking to the base of “killer mountain”, Nanga Parbat, in Pakistan. The brave team also hiked to Rush Lake; the highest alpine lake in Pakistan and Rush Peak, a mountain in the Karakoram range, nestled at an altitude of 5,098m.
people are second to none.
The adventurous team comprised of men and women from as young as age 14 to age 72. Their mission was simple – to raise funds and awareness for Imran Khan Cancer Appeal.
Halima Nawaz from Leeds who was on the trek too, said: “This trek was a challenge for all of us, we were camping in the wilderness, with the night beside Rush Lake being the coldest but with all the challenges of the mountains, glacier walking and contending with the harsh elements, we reminded ourselves of our purpose every morning in our daily prayers; that we are here by choice and that we are blessed with health.
Ikhlaq Ahmed, Manager of the U.K. registered charity, Imran Khan Cancer Appeal told Asian Sunday: “We are really pleased to have been able to complete the challenge in Pakistan this year. Not only is this year the 25th anniversary of the Lahore facility opening, but also trekking in Pakistan for such a worthwhile cause whilst exploring and showcasing the beauty of this resilient and naturally well-endowed country was another purpose of the challenge. “We wanted the world to see that Pakistan is a place where charity thrives and meets in literally breathtaking locations. We want the world to see that Pakistan is a land that is rich in natural beauty and the generosity and hospitality of its
We look forward to arranging more trips for overseas Pakistanis in the years to come and hope that our inaugural challenge in Pakistan will be a source of inspiration for many more supporters to come forward and join us on future treks.”
None of our struggles compare to those who need cancer treatment but cannot afford it. Shaukat Khanum has existed for 25 years and we pray that it stands serving the Pakistani community for many many more years to come. As a British born Pakistani, I am so proud to have my roots in a country that has someone as inspiring as Imran Khan as its leader - someone who has devoted his entire life to public service. Politics aside; we all need to do our
part in supporting the philanthropic path he has paved for us. As a nation, we are only as strong as our weakest link. We must uplift and support those in need and the Shaukat Khanum hospitals are a source of hope for the weak. I hope that more and more people become advocates of this cause and raise awareness and much needed funds to ensure its longevity.” Last year, the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal undertook their first overseas challenge to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and the team raised a sum in excess of £60,000 with a further £61,000 raised by husband and wife Nasreen and Sajjad Khan from Leicester who returned from the EBC challenge to organise a spectacular fundraising event for the charity. Fundraising efforts have continued this year, with individuals organising family and friend’s picnics. One Bradford woman, Aliya Darr, managed to raise more than £13000 by baking a staggering 2,000 cupcakes during the month of Ramadan. “Such sums go a long way” said Ikhlaq. “They help pay for the treatment of cancer patients at the Shaukat Khanum cancer hospitals and we are optimistic that this larger group, having visited the hospital for
themselves, will go on to be lifetime ambassadors of the charitable cause and raise more funds for the cancer hospital in the weeks and months to come.” The Imran Khan Cancer Appeal want to do more to help raise funds for the
cause and have plenty planned for 2020. If you are interested in outdoor treks and challenges or have an idea on fundraising for the cancer hospital, The Imran Khan Cancer Appeal would like you to get in touch at info@ikca.org.uk.
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Sassy Female Solicitor Makes Social Impact By Helping Young People Get a Good Start in Life
By FATIMA PATEL BY ANISAH ARIF
editor@asiansunday.co.uk anisah@asiansunday.co.uk Running a law firm has its challenges, especially when you have additional roles to manage such as being a mum, a wife and doing charitable work to benefit your community. There are probably hundreds of women across the country who have such lifestyles and are managing perfectly well. So, what makes our cover feature Sarah Khan Bashir so special you ask? There are many reasons. She has an MBE for a start, is Managing Partner of Bradford law firm, SKB Law and has spent more than 20 years in the legal industry specifically advocating for women’s rights and for members of the society who are vulnerable and may not be aware of their rights. To add more to her cap, the
successful mother of three recently won the coveted Community Contribution Award at the 2019 Bradford Business Awards and is the only solicitor in Yorkshire who was shortlisted earlier this year as Woman Solicitor of the Year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2019. The Awards showcase the best of the profession, with this year’s awards claiming to have received a record number of nominations. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 23 October. Both awards recognise Sarah’s role in transforming SKB Law into a modern legal practice, combining professional legal services with social impact. This is what sets Sarah apart from others, her commitment to improving the lives of her clients and the wider community. Sarah attributes her professional success to an
excellent level of customer service. She believes that “customer service is where SKB Law really excels,” stating “family law is one of the most challenging areas of law.” “We offer every client a free 30-minute consultation in a trusted space, so they can discuss any issues such as divorce, children or financial matters. Not only that as a firm we want to give back to the community by helping more young people and women to enter the legal profession.” She told Asian Sunday With over 20 years’ experience as a solicitor, and spending twelve years mentoring young people in schools for Mosaic a charity set up by Prince Charles, Sarah felt it was time to set up her own initiative to help get young people ready for the workplace called The SKB Academy. “Bradford is the youngest city. We have a sitting pipeline of talent, so I’ve created The Academy
I’ve created The academy to try and develop programmes to help young people have the confidence to create opportunities for and to prepare them for employment
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to try and develop programmes to help young people have the confidence to create opportunities for and to prepare them for employment” Sarah explained Joining her on this journey is Mandip Sahota, who was working for Baroness Warsi Foundation when Sarah met her and within a month, they both created a programme called ‘The Unwritten Rules’ The duo now go into schools, deliver a workshop which tackling interview skills, networking, presentation skills etc. On the second day the students are then invited to a partner business where they are interviewed to put to the test the skills they have been taught in the workshop. The two and a half day sessions have so far seen companies such as BBC, ITV and the Yorkshire Building Society and Schofield Sweeney taking part in the second day of the process. The Academy has already worked with schools like Dixons Academy group and the Bradford University Law Department. Sarah says: “There are young
people, who on their own admission tell me they were extremely concerned about being interviewed but by the end of the interviews they are doing high fives and exchanging email addresses with the interviewers. “The programme is breaking down barriers that aren’t really acknowledged. Dismantling the fear of interviews or businesses that they may not have considered applying to before. We now want every business to have a duty to invest in young people” There’s so much in the pipeline for Sarah’s law firm and The Academy, she said “we have big plans! We want to help improve more lives.
As a firm we want to give back to the community by helping more young people and women to enter the legal profession
We’re already digitising our services with Clio, which will help us deliver even better customer service for our clients across the country. We’d like the Academy to offer more work placements, and support even more women and young people to enter the legal profession.”
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Bradford Woman Jailed for Punching Muslim Woman & Pulling Off Her Hijab in Racially Aggravated Attack A former care assistant has been jailed for 20 months after punching a Muslim woman and pulling off her hijab in a racially aggravated assault in Bradford’s Kirkgate Market. Bradford Crown Court heard how Ellie Burns attacked two female shoppers on April 29 after they complained that a song she was singing was racist. Burns spat at the first victim and pulled her hair, as well as punching her and pulling off her hijab She then slapped and pushed over the second woman. Prosecutor Giles Bridge told Bradford Crown Court both women were left deeply distressed by the incident. Burns then assaulted a police officer called to the scene by scratching and nipping him. Burns, of Roundwood Glen, Ravenscliffe. The attack, on 29 April, happened just 25 days after she had received a suspended prison sentence for vodka and cocainefuelled attacks on a taxi driver and five police officers. In that earlier incident, she had hurled racist abuse at the driver and punched
him in the face before assaulting five arresting officers. On April 4, she was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, for a racially aggravated assault on a taxi driver, racially aggravated harassment, theft and assaulting five police officers, in April and January last year. When the police arrived, she struggled during arrest causing a cut to an officer’s finger. Back at the station, the officer was kicked and spat at, and Burns threatened to bite his nose. Three months earlier, Burns stole a packet of cigarettes from a petrol station in Killinghall Road, Bradford. When the police arrived to arrest her, she pulled over a sweet display, smashed a bottle and kicked an officer.
but said that she had suffered serious emotional trauma and struggling with issues of substance misuse and aggression following an abusive relationship. Her barrister, said that Burns had conducted herself well in her role as a care assistant, dealing capably with very challenging situations. “When sober and calm, she is insightful and thoughtful; when she is intoxicated, it is another story,” Miss Morland told the court. The Recorder of Bradford, Judge Jonathan Durham Hall QC, told Burns: “Life hasn’t been at all easy for you.” But she had breached the suspended sentence order “conclusively, in a very effective way.”
Days later, she elbowed an officer in the chest, attempted to headbutt another and spat in one’s face.
“How can I overlook a flagrant breach of a suspended sentence?” Judge Durham Hall asked.
In July this year, Burns was remanded in custody and probation and psychiatric reports were prepared.
He activated ten months of the suspended sentence and jailed Burns for a total of ten months for the new offences, the sentences to run consecutively.
Camille Morland, Burns’ barrister, said she was not suffering from a mental illness
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raheema@asiansunday.co.uk Prity’s skincare is an award-winning beauty salon and spa situated in the heart of Bradford. The salon has been trading for more than a decade and is no stranger to celebrities. Salon owner Prity has been working with well known celebrities such as Bollywood’s Sunny Leone and Suzanne Bernert but never did she expect world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to drop by for a facial. Deontay was coming to Yorkshire to open a restaurant, when Prity heard about this, she requested Deontay to come and meet her fourteen-year-old son Mohammed Amar, for some boxing tips.
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As Deontay arrived at Prity’s famous salon, like many he couldn’t resist sitting down for a facial. The facial normal takes two hours, but due to Deontay’s hectic schedule Prity was able to offer the treatment within 20 minutes. The heavyweight seemed knocked out during his treatment which was carried out by Prity herself. Wilder enjoyed the pampering so much he encouraged his fans to to visit Prity salon and to request the “Wilder facial”. He told Asian Sunday: You got to come in and have the Wilder facial. It’s amazing. If you want your face to feel fresh and you want nice people around you to do it for you and you just want to relax, come to Prity salon. It’s amazing... and then he screamed into the camera Bomb Squad,
giving our Editor a knock out for sure. Due to the amazing feedback from Deontay there has now been high demand from male customers for the facial and so Prity’s have decided to offer the service. “It was so nice of Deontay to stop by and have a facial. He was a lovely person.” Said Prity “I enjoyed doing his facial as he was a very relaxed and chilled out customer. His skin was a little dry, so I am really happy he saw the benefit of the facial and enjoyed the feel of his softer skin afterwards”
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Image of Deontay Wilder enjoying his peaceful treatment, ‘The Wilder Facial’ named after him at Prity Skin Care.
‘THE WILDER FACIAL’ The men’s service is now available at the salon on a pre-booked appointment on Saturdays only
The Wilder facial will cost £175 and will include: The Wilder facial with the Hollywood machine / Electrolysis for the Jawline Contouring / Eye Mesotherapy / Dermaplaning Skin Hydrating and Brightening Mask For more information call 01274 307040 or visit prityskincare.co.uk
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fatima patel patelL Fatima Patel, is Editor and founder of Asian Sunday Newspaper and Asian Style Magazine. Asian Sunday Newspaper, is a pioneering media title which has made history as the UK's first, free Sunday newspaper and also the first ever Asian Sunday newspaper. The newspaper launched in 2011 and went on to become one of the most read Asian newspaper's in Bradford. Growing up delivering papers in her parents shop, Fatima never thought that
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Those who know me, (or follow me) will quickly got into my work mode and know I have had a bit of a turbulent my interview went better than OK, time with my health. however, I couldn't bring myself to take pictures with the talent like my A few years ago, I lost the ability to other fellow journalists were and walk unaided and was bed ridden for didn't want to be in the video either some time. Fortunately, fast word and for the reason that I felt FAT! today I play cricket, cycle and run I've never been one to worry about multiple businesses. looks, in fact my confidence has been such that despite skin The profession that I am in thrusts me imperfections, I rarely wear makeup into the public domain (despite the to conceal. I am a very common fact that I am a very shy and reserved makeup free lass, so I begun to ask person no honestly I am! What you see myself that why was I getting so is me doing my job) and being in the conscious about my weight! public domain among other public personalities the magnifying glass is Subconsciously, I was picking up always on. So, when I returned to work messages and signals from people following my sickness, I had many around me that being overweight challenges, emotional as well as the wasn't good and that obesity was a physical. big issue. While I never considered myself to be obese, I did see friends, Being bed ridden for a long time family and colleagues look at me meant I had gained a significant differently. amount of weight and I had become very conscious, as returning back to While no one directly told me I had work after a long gap is daunting gained weight, whenever there was enough, but when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a life a social, I would always be the one changing experience where your who indulged the most at body and lifestyle have changed also restaurants, while my friends or those makes it very difficult to mainly who I socialised with were busy because I had felt it difficult carrying watching their 'carbs' and constantly the extra weight, but somewhere there making excuses about eating too was also this worry about how I would much. I happen to be in favour of look to those in my industry and to healthy eating and not overthose who follow me and expect me indulging, but to starve oneself or to be a certain way. deny oneself is a massive NO NO. So, my first project returning to work was to interview the Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan and Kajol end of 2015. As it was my first interview and that too of mega stars being away from work for a year and a half, I was already nervous and to add to that my weight issue, as I was feeling unhealthy not being used to the extra kilos. Anyway, on arrival although nervous I
At family functions and weddings, I was more aware of my weight gain, not just for family photos, but suddenly there were experts telling me that I should do this and should do that and that I am letting myself go. Pfft what do you know I would say to myself, but deep down I would be hurt and to remove the taunts wishing I was back to my normal size.
Having experienced a health set back the weight gain was easy, but now to get back to a healthy weight was an uphill challenge, especially due to my work life involving food reviews and many late-night functions involving late dinners.
one day she would own her own media title. Following on from the success,of Asian Sunday Bradford Fatima recently launched Asian Sunday Kirklees, with plans to launch a further five regional titles by 2025 Among other professional credits, the media entrepreneur is also patron of Cancer Support Yorkshire and is founder and Chief Executive of the Inspirational Women's Foundation and founder of the Inspirational Women's Charity Cricket Foundation.
the motivation came from playing cricket.
I am the type of person that when I take on a challenge, I always want to be good at it and so to play a good game, be good at running etc, I needed to be fit. This motivated me Although my consultant and GP never to shed the kilos, with plenty of home told me I needed to lose weight, cooked meals, long walks and being personally I wanted to go back to my inspired by all the other ladies who size prior to illness, but there was never had joined to play in the cricket any hurry to do so, it was always other tournament. people who seemed to be in more of a hurry for me to lose my excess than So, the purpose of this edition's column is to remind everyone me myself. (including myself) that no matter what Now someone like me is perceived to life throws at you, never try to be what be strong and outspoken, so if that's others want you to be. the case then societal pressures can Always focus on what you want to be be to such an extent that even someone like me can succumb to and set yourselves goals that you want to achieve for yourself and not them. for society. The aim is to do what Four years on from my interview with makes you happy, by listening to Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, I have now yourself. finally decided to focus on some weight loss and have managed to Let's all focus on being the best version of ourselves and not the best lose two stones. version of societies version of Even though the pressures did get to ourselves. Until next time. me from people about being 'big'â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
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John Abraham to shoot his upcoming biker film at Isle Of Man TT circuit
Following a healthy stint at the box office with his recent spate of patriotic films, actor John Abraham is all set to don the helmet once again in his upcoming yet-to-be-titled biker film. John will star and co-produce the movie as well. The actor had announced the film in March this year. If reports are true the actor has secured permission to shoot parts of the film at the Isle of Man TT circuit. The 60.72 km racing circuit is one of the fastest and deadliest in the world, with average speeds far over the modern MotoGP racing. The roads are closed to the public during any racing event and a crash while racing usually means hitting a house, a stone wall, or a tree.
The film will be helmed by Rensil D’Silva, who has previously made films like ‘Kurbaan’ and ‘Ungli’. John said that the film has been in development for a couple of years, so it has been a wellthought-out plan as to how the makers wanted to proceed with it. The actor further added that he has seen many races on the Isle Of Man and the team has done the recce. The Dhoom actor further revealed that he met the Minister for Enterprise Laurence Skelly and he granted the permission for the team to shoot the film. The film will start rolling in April next year. The actor reveals that the shoot of the film is scheduled in such a way that they can film the live Isle Of Man Tourist Trophy and the Southern 100 that takes place every summer.
Kriti Sanon: Glad to be part of female-centric film ‘Mimi’ Actress Kriti Sanon is happy to be part of “Mimi” where she plays a young surrogate mother, which will also be her first woman-centric film. Directed by ‘Luka Chuppi’ fame Laxman Utekar, Kriti considers the project a huge responsibility. “I am quite nervous. But nervousness is what is so exciting. The fact that I haven’t done something like this before, the fact that it’s so away from me and it’s got emotions I have never experienced, is what is challenging.
the envelope. I’m glad that ‘Mimi’ is going to be my first female-centric film,”she said. According to Kriti, ‘Mimi’ has its heart in the right place. “It makes you smile, laugh, weep, feel good, everything,” she added. “Laxman sir has a knack of understanding emotions and presenting it in an entertaining manner with a lot of situational humour and characters that you take back home.” ‘Mimi’ also features actor Pankaj Tripathi.
“But at this point of time, I want to do something different, take a risk and push
Will Salman push ‘Dabangg 3’ to Eid 2020? If sources in the Salman Khan camp are to be believed, the superstar is now seriously thinking of postponing his home production “Dabangg 3” to Eid 2020. The film is all set for a December 20, 2019 release as of now. With “Kick 2” producer-director Sajid Nadiadwala openly denying reports that his film will be ready for release on Eid next year, choices have gradually narrowed down for Salman when it comes to delivering fans the cinematic Eid treat he recently promised in a tweet. “It is a serious thought, and one which
‘Dabangg 3’ director Prabhudheva has been asked to consider,” said the source. For those who came in late, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Inshallah”, starring Salman with Alia Bhatt, was originally being lined up for Eid 2020. After the film was shelved, Salman sent out a cryptic tweet “Itna mat sochna mere baare mein, Dil mein aata hoon.. aur Eid pe bhi (Don’t worry about me, I reside in your hearts.. and arrive on Eid, too).” The line took off from a dialogue in Salman’s dialogue in his 2014 Eid blockbuster, “Kick”, which went “Mere
baare mein itna mat sochna, dil mein aata hoon, samajh mein nahi (Don’t worry about me, I reside in your hearts but you can’t figure me out).” This led to speculations that Salman would release “Kick 2” on Eid 2020, following “Inshallah” being shelved. Having committed himself to being in theatres on Eid next year, Salman finds himself in a quandary. After all, Bhai ke izzat ka sawaal hai. And didn’t he mouth those prophetic lines in Prabhudheva’s “Wanted” all those years ago? “Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di, toh phir main khudki bhi nahi sunta.”
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Kangana Ranaut to shoot grand retro number for Jayalalithaa biopic Kangana Ranaut who is known for her stellar acting is currently busy preparing for her role as former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa, for a biopic of the late leader. The film is titled ‘Jaya’ in Hindi and ‘Thalaivi’ in Tamil. The ‘Judgementall Hai Kya’ actor has been spotted taking Bharatnatyam classes regularly as she will soon shoot a grand song for the film with over 100 background dancers. The song will be choreographed by renown South Indian choreographer Gayathri Raghuram. In accordance with the period the track is set in, the song will have a distinctly retro vibe. Going by her diligent rehearsals, it looks like Kangana
is all set to deliver a song which will set new benchmarks. The film is being helmed by AL Vijay and has been written by ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Manikarnika’ writer K.V. Vijayendra Prasad and ‘The Dirty Picture’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai’ writer Rajat Arora. The 32-year-old actor will next be seen in ‘Panga,’ which has been directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Jayalalithaa served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over 14 years and was an actor before entering politics. The AIADMK leader left countless supporters bereaved when she died in 2016 at the age of 68.
Priyanka Chopra, Rajkummar Rao to star in ‘The White Tiger’ Adapted from Aravind Adiga’s prize-winning novel by the same name, “The White Tiger”, will also feature debutante Adarsh Gourav. The film to be helmed by Ramin Bahrani, will begin shooting in India later this year. Priyanka and Rajkummar will be seen in pivotal roles. “I’m so excited to work with Ramin Bahrani and Netflix to bring Aravind Adiga’s poignant story to cinematic life. When I read the book, I was fascinated with the perspective of the narrative. “The story’s portrayal of raw ambition and the extent one will go to to achieve one’s goals is riveting. I look forward to filming this in India this fall, and also working along with Rajkummar for the first time and the wonderful cast Ramin is putting together,” Priyanka said.
To this, Rajkummar added “It’s an exciting time for actors today and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a world-class project. I’ve been an admirer of Ramin’s work and am excited to see ‘The White Tiger’ come to life.” Netflix is producing “The White Tiger” in association with Mukul Deora. Bahrani is also writing the screenplay. Priyanka will also serve as the executive producer. “The White Tiger” follows the extraordinary journey of a self-made man from tea-shop worker in a village to successful entrepreneur in a big city. “I have wanted to make a film of Aravind Adiga’s brilliant novel ‘The White Tiger’ for over a decade. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mukul Deora, Netflix and such an incredible cast on this project,” said Bahrani.
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Jackie, Anil to reunite in hilarious crime story: Subhash Ghai
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is set to bring back the “Ram Lakhan” jodi of Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor on the big screen, but the new film is not a sequel to the 1989 superhit. Rather, the upcoming project is an original crime comedy with a message, titled “Ram Chand Kishan Chand”. “It’s not a sequel. I have narrated the story of ‘Ram Chand Kishan Chand’ to Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor. They have liked the story, plot and characters. Now we have to complete the script and do our best. They share fantastic chemistry,” Ghai told Indian media.
Sharing details about the film, the filmmaker said “It’s a hilarious crime story with a message.
It is about a good cop and a bad cop in their fifties, from two different states of India.” A young director will be roped in to helm the film, which might go on floors early next year. “I will be the creative producer, and the film will be made under the Mukta Arts banner. I look forward to seeing these two together in this blockbuster,” said Ghai.
Britney Spears, Kevin Federline reach new custody agreement Singer-songwriter Britney Spears and rapper Kevin Federline have reached a new custody agreement. The former partners have made a change to the child custody agreement they have regarding their sons Preston (13) and Jayden (12), reported Us Weekly. The duo, who called it quits in 2007, have formally agreed that the 41-year-old rapper will get 70 per cent custody of their children, while the 37-year-old singer will only get 30 percent unsupervised custodial rights, a source confirmed to the outlet. Earlier, the Grammy-winning singer and Kevin shared 50-50 custody of their boys, but they haven’t been following that arrangement since August 2018, according to documents obtained by TMZ. Instead, the former couple has been trying out their new 70-30 custody schedule before
formalising it in documents, which were filed on August 28. The ‘Baby One More Time’ songstress has been documenting the time spent with her sons on her social media handles all summer, posting pictures from their Disneyland trip with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, in August and their trampoline time in June. In May, amid Britney’s conservatorship drama and following her mental health treatment, a source told Us Weekly that her ex-husband did not want to grant her any additional time with their sons. “Britney’s immediate concern has been in having increased visitation time with her boys,” the insider told the outlet at that time. “Kevin won’t allow the boys to spend more time with their mother until Britney is once again stable and therapeutic on
medication. He allows the boys to spend time with Britney, but it’s at his discretion,” the insider added. Britney filed for divorce from Kevin in November 2006. The split was settled by March 2007. At the time, Kevin maintained custody of the children until Britney stabilised after her breakdown. The singer has been struggling with her mental health recently. In April, Britney checked into a mental health facility due to the stress of her father Jamie Spears’ illness. Kevin is a proud father to four other children. He and his ex Shar Jackson share Kori (17), and Kaleb (15) while he welcomed Jordan (8) and Peyton (5) with his wife, Victoria Prince. As for Britney, she has been dating personal trainer Sam since late 2016.
Richard Gere drama series ‘Bastards’ dropped Hollywood star Richard Gere’s drama series “Bastards” is not moving forward at Apple.
who find their monotonous lives upended when a woman both of them loved 50 years ago is killed.
The project was ordered straight-toseries last year and was based on the Israeli series “Nevelot”, reports “variety. com”.
Howard Gordon and Warren Leight set to write and serve as showrunners.
Gere was set to star in one of the two lead roles. He would have starred as one of two elderly Vietnam vets and best friends
According to sources, creative differences between Apple, Gordon, and Leight led to the streamer releasing the project and paying out a large financial penalty to the producers. There is still no official launch date for
the Apple streaming service, which has been dubbed Apple TV Plus, though it is thought to be launching sometime this fall. The tech giant has begun releasing teasers and trailers for what is expected to be its initial programming slate, including “The Morning Show” starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and “Dickinson” starring Hailee Steinfeld.
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Miley Cyrus, Kaitlynn Carter are ‘very happy together’ Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus, who recently parted ways from her husband and actor Liam Hemsworth, has found new love in Kaitlynn Carter! The two were spotted spending their Labour Day weekend arm-in-arm, reported People. The 26-year-old singer and Carter were spotted on a lunch date in Los Angeles on Sunday with Cyrus’s mother Tish. In photographs from their outing, Cyrus can be seen wrapping her arm around Carter’s shoulder as both the ladies wore matching white t-shirts. “They live together and are very happy. Miley is doing great. She is moving on. She seems to have no regrets. She loves being with Kaitlynn,” a source close to Cyrus told People. Things between the pair have been heating up since August when the news of Cyrus calling it quits with Hemsworth first broke. Shortly after that, she and Carter, who recently split from husband Brody Jenner, were spotted kissing on an Italian getaway. Since returning to Los Angeles, the two have been inseparable and spotted together on multiple occasions, including last week’s MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey. MTV cameras briefly caught Carter placing her hand on Cyrus’s head backstage before the singer performed an emotional version of her break-up anthem ‘Slide Away’ at the award ceremony. Later, they were photographed holding hands as they walked into the Up and
Down nightclub in New York City for the after-party. “Miley is very close with Kaitlynn. It’s romantic, but also a friendship. They are both going through similar stuff right now and are bonding over it,” an insider previously told the outlet. Cyrus and Hemsworth announced their separation in a statement released in August, just seven months after getting hitched following an on-again, off-again relationship of 10 years. “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” the couple’s rep said in a statement. “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of the animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy,” the rep added. Hemsworth filed for divorce on August 21, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The pair signed a prenuptial agreement ahead of their wedding. “She didn’t expect it and is a bit disappointed, but she is still doing well and has obviously moved on as well,” an insider close to Cyrus previously told People. Cyrus and Hemsworth first met in 2009 on the sets of ‘The Last Song’. They began dating shortly after that and made their red carpet debut as a couple in 2010. They’ve had some bumps in their romance over the years. The two were dating on
and off before Liam proposed in 2012. They called off their engagement a year later and reconciled their relationship in 2015. They officially tied the knot at their Nashville home in December 2018.
Liam Gallagher to get married for the third time Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is all set to walk down the aisle for the third time after he reportedly got engaged to girlfriend Debbie Gwyther.
The rock legend proposed to Debbie while they were on a vacation in Italy, according to a report in “thesun.co.uk”. A source said that Debbie was “still in shock that Liam has finally popped the question”, although marriage has been on the cards for a while now. “The couple are hoping to tie the knot next year and Liam wants his kids by
his side on the big day,” the source added.
Liam was previously married to Patsy Kensit and Nicole Appleton. He has four children, Molly, 21, with ex-partner songwriter Lisa Moorish, Lennon, 19, with Patsy, Gene, 17, with Nicole, and Gemma, six, with American journalist Liza Ghorbani. The rockstar recently posted a lovedup photograph with Debbie on Instagram. “Behind every guru there’s another great guru,” he captioned the image.
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“Today male actors are happy to accept roles that might be smaller than the female protagonist.”
SONAM KAPOOR AHUJA
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editor@asianstylemagazine.com Sonam K Ahuja is the daughter of famous Bollywood star Anil Kapoor. While it doesn’t hurt to have a father, who is known the world over, Sonam has truly made a name for herself, all on her own merit. From day one the Neerja actress made her mark, with a lead role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Saawariya. Despite the film not doing well at the box office, that didn’t deter Sonam from carving her name in one of the most challenging and competitive industries. Today the fashionista has a National Film Award a Filmfare Award, a clothing brand and has appeared on the Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list based on her income and popularity. A regular on the Cannes Film circuit this is one celebrity who is certainly going places. Our Editor caught up with the bundle of talent for her upcoming Zoya Factor. Here’s what she had to say.
FATIMA
Firstly, congratulations on Padman winning a national award, you must be elated on the recognition of the film, more so due to the fact that it was around a challenging subject but made impact socially as well.
Thank you! Padman is one of the most special films of my career and I am glad that I was a part of such a film. It was not only entertaining but also inspirational and it started a menstrual hygiene awareness movement in the mainstream which
continues till date. Making a movie based on social issues always have its challenges but this is truly humbling to have received the acceptance of the whole country and this is the only gratification I can ask for.
Let’s talk about your look in the film. You’re a style icon and have your own label as well, so when it comes to styling the look for your characters, such as Zoya, do you get involved and offer your input, or are you entirely led by the production team? When I started out in the industry there wasn’t really a concept of style and fashion stylists. But I always felt like I understood it. I have always wanted to dress the way I wanted to because I felt I had a certain body type and fashion style. I really do believe in being myself when it comes to dressing. Rhea and I launched our label
Rheson (for this very reason!) because we wanted to make experimental style more affordable for women. When it comes to films, specifically the look for the characters, we usually have a team that recommends certain looks and I always give my inputs on what can be changed and what can be improved.
How much do you think luck plays in the success of a film at the box office? I believe it is always a combination of factors and the most important one being your story and content. If that is good and
strong no matter what a films budget is or who the actors are, it will definitely do well at the box office.
SONAM
Let’s talk about Zoya Factor, how did the film come about? When Aarti and Abhishek read the book, they found it very interesting and they called to ask if I would be interested. As I had already read the book, I knew the
story. I jokingly told Aarti saying that ‘I am Zoya’ and nobody else can do it. I was excited that they thought I could play Zoya and of course I agreed to do the role.
Zoya Factor is based on a book written by Anuja Chauhan which I believe you have read. Did this make it easier for you to get into the character of Zoya? I am a voracious reader and I had read the book before the film was offered to me. I found it to be extremely interesting despite its unconventional storyline. It was easy to get into the character because Zoya is a very normal and average character and that’s what I loved about her. I think it is important for me to play such characters
who are normal and regular and who have regular problems because all of us have them. Zoya is real and relatable and I am sure people will feel that after watching the film.
Before signing any movie, you always trust the script and the director but there are times when a film doesn’t get lucky. I believe there are other reasons as well. But
Do you believe in superstitions? If so, what is the most superstitious thing you have ever believed in? I’m not superstitious but I believe more in astrology since I think it has more to do with science and there are strong logics behind it. But I do believe in destiny. I feel
everyone’s destiny is already decided. I feel hard work is important as well and it usually is a combination of destiny and hard work.
Would you say you’ve been pretty lucky, in the sense that you’ve managed to get films where the main protagonist is female, such as Neerja and Aisha and now Zoya Factor? I think the most important thing is the film and its content. Male actors today are happy to accept roles that might be smaller than the female protagonist but strong on content. I have been lucky to work with many such actors through my career such as Dhanush, Dulqueer Salmaan, Ayushman
So, if I was to ask you which film of yours didn’t get lucky at the box office, but should have done, which film would you name?
Khurrana and Rajkumar Rao. These actors are doing much better than their contemporaries. I think it depends on their confidence levels as well and how they feel about themselves and their work. I feel this is progress and this is what is working, content driven cinema.
in the recent past I feel all my films have done reasonably well and that motivates me to do more content driven cinema so that I don’t have to rely on luck alone.
Who would you say is your lucky charm? I don’t know who my lucky charm is, but my dad believes I am his lucky charm. Sonam means the fortunate one. Since I was born my fathers (Anil Kapoor) movies
such as Ram Lakhan and Tezaab did really well at the box office. My father believes his life actually changed since my birth.
What would you describe as one of the most-luckiest moments of your life so far? I don’t think there is any one specific moment but there are a few such moments that make me feel I am so lucky such as being born to the parents that I’ve been born to, to having a loving happy home, to meeting the love of my life and getting
married to him. I’m also very lucky to have a full life and to be passionate about my job. I am very fortunate, and I am always very grateful to God. I don’t know if all of this can be called lucky, but I think I am lucky.
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remedies which she planned to bring to the Western Market here in the UK. She has since been working as a hair and beauty therapist in the UK since 1991. Prity's debut into the beauty industry came about when she opened her successful flagship branch on Legrams Lane in 2005. Since then, she has received much recognition for her signature beauty treatments, as well as her highly maintained business standards of hygiene. Prity Hair, Beauty & Spa has won numerous awards, most notably the ‘Customer Excellence Awards for three years running.
Do You Suffer from Scarring or Pigmentation? Then Mesotherapy Might Be the Answer Ever since a young age, I have had a special passion for skincare and learnt mostly ancient herbal and ayurvedic remedies. So, when I moved to the UK and opened my salon over a decade ago, I was very focused on maintaining simple natural treatments to my clients and now thanks to advanced technology and regular learning I have been able to bring about new advanced treatments with the help of new technologies. This month therefore I want to share with everyone the treatment of Mesotherapy Mesotherapy is a gentle safe, simple and effective digital collagen induction facial treatment for men and women wanting to target the following: • •
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The tiny needles used in skin micro-needling make microscopic channels in the dermis, triggering the body’s healing response to kickstart production of new collagen and elastin, plumping up the skin resulting in smoother, firmer, younger looking skin. In the treatment of scarring, it rejuvenates tissue resulting in the relaxation of scar tissue. The treatment time takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour and whilst not painful, it can be slightly uncomfortable with minimal downtime. A little bruising and swelling may occur but it will be short lived and should settle within 24 hours, the skin will become more radiant, hydrated, nourished and firmer with an improved texture. There are significant benefits to Mesotherapy. It can instantly improve dull, tired looking skin and superficial wrinkles but can also improve sluggish blood circulation aiding the body to flush out ageing toxins. This treatment can also be used to address pigmentation problems and acne scarring. I recently treated a client who had blocked pores and pigmentation around the face area. Her skin was dry, dull, puffy and lines appearing. On having the first treatment my client described her initial experience as uncomfortable but manageable and said it felt like scratches across her
face. She told me she felt the needle going in and out very quickly (it is a shallow needle) and whilst the needle was going in and out, she felt me moving it across her face almost breaking a layer of the skin which would then help rejuvenation of the skin combined with vitamins. The client said she could also feel the vitamins dripping down the surface of her skin on her face during the treatment and said she found this quite refreshing! Our client had this to say after her first treatment: “I have to admit I left the salon with what looked like cat scratches across my face but after the redness dissipated and my skin was back to normal it felt instantly plumped up, fresh, clean and new looking! “The treatment worked amazingly to reduce the finer lines around my eyes. After a couple of treatments my skin felt and looked hydrated and dewy, the scarring looked minimal too. “I would definitely have this treatment done again and again as the recovery time is minimal and it was almost pain free and
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Along with the announcement of its brand new products, which consisted of three new phones, a new basic iPad with a slightly larger screen; and a new Apple Watch with a face that never turns off, Apple also announced their plans for their new streaming service Apple TV+ The service is launching with a range of starfilled titles from Jennifer Aniston to Reese Whetherspoon to Jason Momoa. The service will be priced at just £4 a month, but a years subscription will be free for those who purchase an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac.
However, with an enticing price or the free offer, Apple TV+ may still struggle to compete with the likes f Netflix, because content is most certainly king. Experts believe however that Apple’s intention isn’t to make ‘immediate’ money from streaming, especially since a substantial proportion of the desired user base will qualify for the free year. Instead, the goal is to build up a new platform for the company and make money where it is most successful in selling expensive hardware to users and taking a 30% cut of all the payments they send to developers. To help you understand things better, let’s first explain that there are two things called Apple TV. The first is the set-top box that Apple sells to sit under your TV. Since its relaunch a few years back as an app platform to sit alongside iOS, watchOS and macOS, the Apple TV range has struggled to justify itself in the homes of many: if all you do is watch the two or three largest streaming services, it’s wildly overpowered and overpriced compared with the competition from Roku or Amazon. That’s where the second Apple TV comes in – the TV app, which runs not only on the TV hardware, but also on Macs, iPads and iPhones. The app combines TV and movies from every streaming provider, letting users jump between shows from different services, combine their algorithmic recommendations, and pick up where they left off across devices. It’s also intended to be a revenueraiser for Apple through the Channels service, which lets users subscribe to individual TV channels and watch the content in the app. Great for those services without the backing for their own standalone streaming app, but which still have some exclusive content – and great for Apple sitting in the middle.
There’s just one problem: the TV app is not supported by Netflix, which means a substantial chunk of Apple customers never even open it. And so, Apple TV+. Suddenly, a growing proportion of Apple customers have subscription to a buzzy streaming service only accessible through the TV app. At least on paper, that subscription is worth £48 a year. All it takes is one show to catch on for those viewers, and they get in the habit of opening the TV app, at least weekly, to watch the new episodes, placing Apple in the lucrative middleman position in yet another industry. Apple is likely to get some decent success with Apple TV+.
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VisitEngland steps up campaign to get young Brits to holiday at home VisitEngland has launched the next phase of its campaign to get more young Brits to take a short break at home with a series of new short films and images. The new content targets young people with experiences and activities typically taken during a gap year that can be condensed into what VisitEngland has termed a ‘Microgap,’ described as “the best bits of a gap year in a few days in the UK.” The series of five 10-second clips and 10 images urge young Brits to ‘Go Wild,’ ‘Learn More,’ ‘Switch Off’ and ‘Give Back’ and are displayed on digital billboards at sites across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. A longer 30-second clip is being used across online channels including social media, digital display and ‘on demand’ television adverts during the six week campaign that runs until the end of October. VisitEngland statistics show that 16-to34 year olds had the lowest growth across all age groups for taking holidays at home during the last decade, 2008 to 2018. VisitBritain/VisitEngland
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Marketing Clare Mullin said: “We want more young Brits to get out and experience the amazing destinations and activities on our doorstep whether learning how to paddle-board in London, switching off in a log cabin in the Cairngorms in Scotland or tackling cliff camping in Anglesey, Wales, trying your hand at street art in Manchester or contemplating the wonder of nature at the Dark Hedges, Ballymoney in Northern Ireland. “By working with destinations and tourism businesses our Microgap campaign is igniting the passion for domestic travel in young people right now and building a habit that will last a lifetime, boosting growth from tourism and spreading its economic benefits across more of the year.” The #MyMicrogap campaign, now in its second year, follows research by VisitEngland into the travel habits of young Brits which showed that less than a quarter (24%) of 18-to-34 year olds were likely to take a career break to travel in the next three years. The idea of ‘microgapping’ however appealed to almost two-thirds (64%)
with more than half (57%) likely to take a microgap during the next three years. Research showed that young people keen on taking a microgap wanted the same self-development opportunities typical of a gap-year. Top activities and experiences sought were wellbeing and relaxation, visiting iconic landmarks, trying local
food and drink and seeing nature and wildlife. The campaign is run by VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. #MyMicrogap, part of the UK Government’s GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign, is
expected to generate an additional £50 million in domestic tourism spend for the economy. Tourism is worth £127 billion annually to the UK economy, creating jobs and boosting economic growth right across the country.
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has significant experience with all aspects of ethical, and Shariah compliant investments for the private and corporate client. In addition to this he has sound understanding of commercial and business legal issues after completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and later completing a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). The MBA led to a greater interest in change management and financial management within the workplace.
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Is the Fraud Levy a Good Idea? There has been wide spread criticism over the last few years of how little fraud customers are protected in the event that individuals become victims of fraud. It is widely accepted that the banks do not make it easy in many cases for victims to be able to get compensation. I have written in the past about experiences some of our readers have had in the past, when trying to get compensation. Trade Body UK Finance have proposed a levy on bank transfer transactions over £30, which would add 2.9p to the transaction. This means the banks will effectively pay the charge, and this charge would then be collected with a view to being added to a central fund that will be used to reimburse those that have been the victims of fraud. There is an issue, as although the proposals in my view make sound
sense, we are not aware whether banks will force people to pay the charge. This means each time someone makes a transfer over £30 it will cost them 2.9p. It might be the case that banks indirectly charge the consumer by either forcing people to pay the charge, or by saving rate cuts to compensate for the loss The banks could also increase borrowing rates; therefore, leading to higher cost of borrowing. The proposal comes a few months after some of the UK’s biggest banks agreed to be bound by a code of conduct that is designed to better protect victims of the so called push payment scams. These scams usually take place when consumers agree to transfer money into the bank account of a fraudster. This leaves the victim in a situation where they are blamed, and deemed negligent by the banks.
Some of you might be surprised to learn it cost victims circa £350 million pounds in losses, and the amount that was paid back to victims by their banks in compensation is unknown. The eight banking groups that signed up to the voluntary code earlier in 2018 had set aside £100 million to compensate victims. Now, so far two banks have said they will not pass the charge onto customers, which is good news, but the cynic in me is thinking how long before this is scrapped, and everyone is paying for transfer of funds. I guess overall in my mind I am thinking is it really a big cost to those of us that hardly make any bank transfers. In my view it is a small cost to pay for peace of mind. This coupled with the fact that banks are already working on ways to reduce push payment scams, such
as a confirmation of payee system. This will let fraud victims know if the name of the account holder they are sending monies to is the same as the name on their transaction. My thoughts are that the fraud levy is
a good idea, and it means most of us even if we undertake 10 transactions a month would only pay 29p. It means victims of fraud, might get their hard earned funds back sooner. It is a small price to pay for peace of mind going forward!
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LUKE PATEl Luke Patel is a Partner at Leeds law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP specialising in commercial dispute resolution and heads up that team. Luke was the winner of the Best Professional in Business award at the Asian English Business Awards 2013. Described in the Legal 500
as “exceptional” he primarily acts for individuals, owner managed businesses and SME's in a wide range of sectors. At Blacks, they can prepare agreements for all types of businesses or in the event of a dispute they can assist you with the resolution of that dispute.
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Warehousing Your Claim Warehouses and litigation are two words that are not often associated with one another. However, the High Court case of Asturion Foundation v Alibrahim has clarified the significance of the term “warehousing” in the context of civil litigation. The practice of putting a claim on hold without ever intending to pursue it is commonly referred to as “warehousing”. However, in that case the Judge concluded that case law had not established a test for what constituted “warehousing” or whether the same amounts to an “abuse of process” warranting the striking out of a claim. So, what powers does the Court have when a party to litigation is causing undue delay?
factor which transforms the delay into an “abuse”. On the other hand, delay combined with a total or wholesale disregard of the rules of Court with full awareness as to the consequences is capable of amounting to an “abuse”, entitling the Court to strike out the action. An additional factor to transform the delay into an “abuse” may be an intention to never bring the litigation to a conclusion so where a Claimant delays in prosecuting their case without giving a valid reason, the Court is entitled to infer that their motive is not a proper one. Even if the Claimant subsequently decides to pursue their claim after delaying for a substantial period of time without giving a valid reason, the Court can still find that there has been an “abuse of process”.
The Civil Procedure Rules (the court rules that govern civil claims) allow the Court to strike out a statement of case (pleading) if it appears to the Court that it is an abuse of the court process or it is otherwise likely to prevent the just disposal of the proceedings.
Another factor that, combined with substantial delays, will often amount to an “abuse” is the non-compliance with Court Orders.
When the Court strikes out a statement of case, this will ordinarily lead to the Court giving judgement in favour of the opposing party to the litigation.
Further a claim may also be struck out for abuse of process where the delay has caused significant prejudice to the other side.
Delay, among others, is one category which falls under the “abuse of process” title. However, delay on its own, regardless of the length of the delay, cannot be categorised as an “abuse of process” without there being some additional
The courts take a very dim view of litigants who fail to comply with its orders.
Blacks Solicitors can provide specialist advice on the Court’s powers to strike out claims and can assist with all types of civil and commercial disputes. If you require advice, please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or by email at “LPatel@LawBlacks.com”.
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Spiced Sirloin Steak
Ingredients • 3 tbsp vegetable oil • 500g sirloin steak • 5cm piece of ginger, peeled and chopped • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped • 2 green chillies, halved • 12 curry leaves • 3 red onions, sliced thinly • 1 tsp salt • 3 tbsp coconut milk • 1 tbsp coriander, chopped • 1/2 lime, juiced For the spice mix: • 2 dried red chillies • 1 tbsp coriander seeds • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric • 1 tbsp fennel seeds • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1/2 tsp black peppercorn • 5cm piece of cinnamon stick, whole • 3 cloves • 2 green cardamom pods
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1. Dry roast all of the spice mix ingredients in a pan, then crush coarsely using a heavy pestle and mortar. Sprinkle a generous pinch of the mix onto the steak, making sure to cover both sides, and set aside for around five minutes. 2. Heat 1bsp vegetable oil in a pan and heat to smoking point. Alternatively, if using a BBQ heat the grill up to very hot and brush the oil directly onto the steaks instead. Cook the steak over a high heat for several minutes without moving it, then turn over an cook for around 3-4 minutes to finish. Feel free to cook for longer if more well-cooked meat is desired. Set aside to rest for 4 minutes. 3. While the meat is resting, heat the remaining oil in a pan and stir fry the
Me od ginger, garlic, green chillies, curry leaves and onions until the onions soften and turn translucent. Sprinkle in the remaining spice mix and salt, then reduce heat to medium and stir in the coconut milk. Continue cooking until the liquid evaporates. 4. Slice the steak into strips and serve tossed with the spiced vegetable mixture. Sprinkle over the coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime juice, and eat with steamed rice.
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Bradford On Film at Bradford Cathedral Whether you are a born and bred Bradfordian, or a newcomer to this great city, then don’t miss the opportunity to be part the ‘Bradford on Film’ archive screening. This flagship Bradford Cathedral Centenary event is brought to you by the Yorkshire Film Archive who have delved into their vaults to curate a special journey through Bradford’s rich film heritage, revealing the sights, sounds, faces, places, changing landscapes and industries, great events and everyday lives of people in Bradford from the 1890s to the 1990s.
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Freedom Studios - BD Stories at Kala Sangam Freedom Studios present two new, 30-minute plays celebrating the stories and cultures of Bradford. No. 4 by Asma Elbadawi – Fatima and Sarah are best friends, playing together on their college basketball team, but the arrival of new girl Wafa from Sudan stirs up secrets and makes new rivalries. Pashto Thriller by Aina Khan – It’s 1980s Bradford, and Hawa Jaan is struggling with having to wear a sari to school, and her secret love of Michael Jackson’s music. When Bibi comes to visit from Pakistan, grandmother and granddaughter find more in common than they thought. Asma Elbadawi is a British Sudanese poet, basketball player and a global Adidas Brand Ambassador. Her dual cultural heritage deeply influences her creativity, paired with international development and female empowerment. Aina J Khan is a writer and journalist who has been published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, VOGUE Arabia, Financial Times, and VICE Munchies. Raised in west London, she moved to west Bradford at fifteen, and has been straddling the north and south ever since. Supported by Amal (a Sai¨d Foundation programme).
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Innovator in Cricket – It’s Saqlain Mushtaq BRADFORD | SEPTEMBER 2019
Asian Sunday had the good fortune of catching up with the pioneer of ‘Doosra’ (term given in cricket to a particular type of delivery by an off-spin bowler), former international cricketer turned coach Saqlain Mushtaq, thanks to a chance meeting at Bradford’s pioneering property developer’s house - Sonny Ali. How did you two meet? I ask on arrival. “We met in Pakistan” recalled Sonny “But Saqlain being an international cricketer you must meet so many fans and people, how did you manage to take an instant liking to our Bradford based property tycoon” I question. “We both went out to buy groceries for our wives and it was raining.” Replied a humourful Saqlain. “It’s the way he called out my name, very respectful. He called out Saqlainbhai and gave his salaams (salutations). I felt it and thought what a respectful, loving and softly spoken person.
“Because we meet so many people and have so many fans, so it’s just the way he spoke it touched me. I was on the phone too, while he called out and I said to him, can you hold a second while I was listening about getting tomatoes.” Upon Saqlain completing his sentence the entire rooms burst’s into laughter. From his relaxed approach and gentle sense of humour we get to see a glimpse of Saqlain the friend, the father, and the husband just a normal man off the cricket pitch. Wait, did I say ‘normal’? It’s a grave injustice to refer to Saqlain as normal. You cannot put one of the worlds most highly regarded spin bowlers in the history of cricket in the normal c a t e g o r y . Genius and innovator are two
words that immediately come to mind.
Along with inventing the ‘doosra’ he was the fastest to reach the milestones of 100, 150, 200 and 250 wickets in ODIs His journey has been fascinating with a lineage of sporting talent, where his grandfather played the popular South Asian sport Kabbadi, his father played hockey and his brother played cricket. Cricket is number one in Pakistan he informs me. “My brothers used to play first class cricket, so I used to go with them and play.” His interest in cricket first started at age seven, he describes how in Pakistan they lived in a house with terraces and so he used to go on the roof and play cricket using a table tennis ball. “I was small skinny and around seven years of age. So, I used to watch my brother and then play on the roof.” Following a long stint from street cricket, to club cricket it was inevitable for Saqlain to end up playing international cricket. “I wasn’t a bad student, but I wasn’t a great student either.” Saqlain revealed. Growing up Saqlain quickly realised that despite having an education and degrees, his elder brothers struggled to get high profile jobs, so rather than allow his father to continue getting into debt to pay for his further education he chose to work as a mechanic and do electrician work, until his cricketing ambition materialised. “My mother used to say always make prayer, that within 48 hours you never know the acceptance of the dua (prayer).
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So, whenever I used to stay up late night, I used to say, give me something special that no one ever has. So, the Almighty gave me the ‘Doosra’
True enough Saqlain became the spin bowler who brought innovation to cricket with the new term ‘doosra’ being coined after his spectacular delivery which others just did not know how to bowl or face. We move on to talk about the master spin bowler’s coach. He tells me that his coach didn’t teach him the technicalities of how to hold a ball. “He used to love me and care about me a lot and I think he saw some kind of potential in me.” Saqlain told me. From ages 13, 14, 15 to 16 Saqlain’s coach used to ask him just, one question every day. “When I started my club cricket, he saw me and said oh wonderful, you’re a very good bowler. On the first day he said to me, how many wickets did you take today? I said I don’t know I didn’t count. So, the next day he called me and said how many wickets! I said sir 30. He said, really? Everyday he used to ask me how many wickets. I filled my whole diary with how many wickets I took.” Recalled Saqlain.
Saqlain Mushtaq with good friend and property tycoon Sonny Ali
“After a few months. He said come tomorrow and count how many wickets you took in the past few months and we counted, it was thousands, so he called everyone and said he took thousands of wickets, we need to get a mithai (Indian sweets) dabba. He paid for it from his own pocket. We all had some mithai. Then another month, he kept asking how many wickets and so he was just playing with my mind. How many wickets? How many wickets? It wasn’t until I started to play under 19’s that the second question he started asking me was, how did you get him out? I used to say, LBW, he said, how, what you did? I used to say big turn. He used to ask front foot or back foot. Oh, back foot, did you know how you got him? So now he was tactically educating me. So, he made my mind, play cricket and how are you going to get him out. So, these two questions are what got me not just playing cricket but thinking cricket and it was the best coaching anyone could ever give”
Saqlain with Engalnd’s Moin Ali
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Saqlain was very fond of his coach. He even credits the ‘doosra’ technique to his coach, because of what his
coach seeded in his brain. Sadly, all good things come to an end and Saqlain’s international cricket playing days ended in 2004 due to an injury. Fortunately, after being part of many international teams, the 42-year-old has currently been assigned as a coach for the England cricket team. I ask him how he felt during the Cricket World Cup, when England clinched the title following an intense play of super overs. “I was relaxed” came the reply. In response to my confused look, Saqlain goes on to explain that the reason for his calm composure in every situation is his belief in his faith and his regular prayers. “I prayed before the world cup, whatever will happen will happen, win or lose it comes from the Almighty. I was happy and proud and felt good, but to be honest my wife was asking are you going to the cricket ground or the masjid.” He laughed “You must enjoy the moments. “Keep striving, keep moving forward, don’t step backward.” He advises For cricket fans that’s certainly some advice to cherish.
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PCB Chairman Hopeful of Misbah-UlHaq, Sarfraz Ahmed and Babar Azam Trio By AYYAZ MALIK
ayyaz@asiansunday.co.uk PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani is hopeful that the trio of Misbah-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam will do well for Pakistan. Babar Azam has been named Pakistan’s vice-captain for their upcoming home series against Sri Lanka while Sarfaraz Ahmed has been retained as captain of the side.
in a release that it had confirmed the appointments on the basis of recommendations made by Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq and the PCB Cricket Committee. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani said that Babar’s elevation is part of his gradual development as a future captain. “I am hopeful the trio of Misbah, Sarfaraz and Babar will do well for Pakistan cricket,” Mani said.
Misbah believes that he is better placed to get the best out of Sarfraz as he knows him “better than most of the cricketers” due to the fact that Sarfraz played under Misbah. “I have emphasised on changing the dressing room culture and mind-set of the players to achieve better results, and I believe Sarfaraz is a perfect fit to help me attain these objectives,” said Misbah. “In the past couple of weeks,
Sarfaraz and I have worked together on certain areas of his cricket that will enhance his overall performance. Both of us realise it is a performanceoriented world and we are expected to give our best every time we take the field. I look forward to working with him and hope we will succeed in changing the outlook of the Pakistan cricket team.” Sarfraz echoed Misbah’s opinion. “I have played most of my cricket under Misbah and we know each
other pretty well.
I think we will make a good combination, which will contribute to improved performances of the side across all formats,” he said. The ODI and T20I series will comprise three matches each and will be played between September 27 and October 9. While the ODIs will be played in Karachi, the T20I series will be played in Lahore.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said
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Liverpool Seem to be on Top Form, but can They Beat Man City Record? By AYYAZ MALIK
ayyaz@asiansunday.co.uk Liverpool have been on an incredible winning streak since March. They were Champions League winners in June and five points clear at the top of the Premier League table in mid-September, but can they keep this up? Well the Reds, are currently sitting on top after five wins from five giving them the perfect start in the Premier League with 15 points, giving them a five-point advantage to Manchester City. It also means they have become only the fourth team to win 14 top-fight fixtures in a row, equaling Arsenal’s record of 14 in 2002 and putting them one behind Manchester City’s run of 15 in a row this year and four behind the 18 consecutive league wins City achieved in 2017. Arsenal’s run was ended by a 2-2 draw at West Ham on 24 August 2002 while Tottenham
brought City’s 15-game winning run to an end last month. Their 18-game winning run, meanwhile, was halted by Crystal Palace, who held Pep Guardiola’s side to a goalless draw on 31 December 2017. The next five Premier League games will surely be a major decider for Liverpool to surpass Manchester City’s record run. They play Chelsea on 22 September, Sheff
United on 28 September, Leicester on 5 October, Man Utd on 20 October and Tottenham on 27 October. Last season Liverpool beat Tottenham home and away, but they drew each of the corresponding fixtures with Chelsea, Manchester United and Leicester. The last time they played Sheffield United in the Premier League was back in the 2006-
07 season and on that occasion the Blades managed to hold the reds to a 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane. To add to past form against those sides, all apart from Sheffield United currently occupy the top six. Jurgen Klopp’s side will certainly have to be at their best to maintain their run and overtake City’s record.
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Anthony Joshua Ready to Avenge His First Professional Loss with Andy Ruiz Rematch By AYYAZ MALIK
ayyaz@asiansunday.co.uk ANTHONY JOSHUA believes he must beat the “best heavyweight out there” to regain his world titles from Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua surrendered his IBF, WBA and WBO belts to the Mexican following one of the biggest shocks in boxing history on his American debut in New York in June. The 29-year-old Briton has a swift chance to avenge the first loss of his professional career when the pair meet for a hotly-anticipated rematch on December 7 in Saudi Arabia. “My fights are never what you call cherry-picking in boxing,” Joshua said at a press conference in London. “They are the elite of the elite, top of the crop, that little bit of motivation now when I am fighting someone who has the skill set and is the champion. “It’s not like I’m fighting someone that is a stepping- stone to a champion. “You can’t overlook Andy and his talent and his successes in the ring because I am fighting the best out there right now. In my opinion, Andy Ruiz is the best
heavyweight out there.
“When that bell goes, we are going to get down and dirty and I can’t wait to trade some leather.” Ruiz knocked down Joshua four times to land a seventhround stoppage win at Madison Square Garden on June 1. The 29-yearold, who was born in America but fights under the Mexican flag, was a late replacement for the bout after Jarrell Miller failed
multiple drug tests. Former Olympic champion Joshua faced criticism and accusations of complacency following the unexpected loss but insists he has a relentless desire to return to the top of the sport.
“Motivation – it’s never going to leave. I was watching a documentary on the way here. It was about another boxer, they were talking about, ‘Man, all I want to do is become a champion’,” said Joshua. “And when they got to that stage, it was like they had nothing else to live for, so motivation was capped. “The motivation is forever within me. Once I’ve got my purpose of life organised, I can do anything, and that motivation will remain the same. “Put me on the street
to clean graffiti off the wall, I want to make sure that my graffiti cleaning is better than yours.” While Joshua admits losing his crowns to Ruiz means he must make some changes to his preparation, he has no intention of altering his perceived nice guy image. “I could come up here and start talking in a different manner and in a different fashion to what you are used to due to the fact that I don’t sit here as the current champion,” he continued. “But I felt like circumstances shouldn’t change character. We are who we are. “I’ve got to make a few changes in my lifestyle now to correct and align them again, so come December 7 I’m shooting straight and I know where I’m headed. And that’s towards these
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titles. “At the minute, they are just out of reach, but sooner or later I will be able to touch them again.” World champion Ruiz compared the prospect of Joshua taking back the titles to someone attempting to steal breakfast cereal from his children. “I know AJ wants to get these belts back, they’re mine,” said the California-born fighter. “Of course, I still have that hunger. I just got these belts you think I want to lose them right away! “I’ve been doing this since I was sixyears-old. This is the only thing I know to do, besides working with my dad in construction, being in the sun – I don’t want to do that s***. “I feel Anthony’s trying to take my kids’ Cheerios, you know! That’s what gives me that extra motivation. “The only motivation I have right now is for my kids and my loved ones, so if someone’s going to try and take that away from, I am going to die trying [to defend it].”