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Pee Wee Pumps: High heels for babies spark outrage A US footwear company has sparked outrage among consumers and campaign groups over a range of high heeled shoes for babies.

Pee Wee Pumps, which makes soft shoes for infants, describes its products as "cool" and "diva defining".

But pictures of the fashion range posted online have led to criticism on social media sites.

The shoes, which have collapsible heels and pointed toes, are available for infants up to six months old.

In the latest post on the company's Facebook page, an infant in heels sits astride a miniature motorbike with the caption: "This little #Diva, defining cool posing in her #PeeWeePumps."

The image was criticised by a number the site's users, who suggested it was "wrong" and "disgusting" to portray infants in such a way.

It comes amid growing concern at what is seen as the sexualisation of children.

Other promotional images for Pee Wee Pumps products include babies wearing bead necklaces, sequin dresses and tutus.

The range of shoes, which features styles made from red satin and leopardskin material, have repeatedly met mixed responses from Facebook users.

Whilst some comments from users

described the pumps as 'horrid' and that people should avoid the brand. Another said that "promoting products for babies this way is just sick".

However, some users left positive comments, such as remarking how the shoes made the infants

"look adorable". "Too cute," The Pee Wee Pumps website displays a range of designs, labelled "Swanky", "Wild Child" and "Diva".

"She'll make a statement in this bold, red hue," reads the product description alongside a design labelled "Sassy".

Pee Wee Pumps is based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

The founder, Michele Holbrook, wrote in a statement on the company website that her products "are not intended for walking, but rather to meet the current and ever-growing popular demand for 'high-fashion' in infant apparel".

Parliament Square to get its first ever female statue

A statue of a leading figure in the campaign to win women the vote is to be erected in Parliament Square in London.

Suffragist Millicent Fawcett, who led the campaign for women’s votes in 1866, will be the first woman to be honoured in this way. Her statue will stand alongside the likes of Sir Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela.

The statue will form part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which was introduced thanks to Ms Fawcett’s campaigning and which first gave some women the right to

vote, the Government said.

Prime Minister Theresa May said: ‘The example Millicent Fawcett set during the struggle for equality continues to inspire the battle against the burning injustices of today.

‘It is right and proper that she is honoured in Parliament Square alongside former leaders who changed our country.

Sam Smethers said: ‘We are delighted that Millicent Fawcett, the woman who led the constitutional campaign for votes for women, will finally be honoured.

‘A statue of her in Parliament Square will be a fitting tribute. Her contribution was great but she has been overlooked and unrecognised until now.

‘By honouring her we also honour the wider suffrage movement.’

‘Her statue will stand as a reminder In 1866 Ms Fawcett began leading a of how politics only has value if it mass campaign to get women the vote, works for everyone in society.’ using peaceful methods to achieve Fawcett Society chief executive women’s suffrage.

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New pyramid discovered in Egypt which was built 3,700 years ago A new pyramid has been discovered in Egypt - dating from 3,700 years ago.

The remains of the 13th dynasty pyramid were discovered today in Dahshur just north of the famous Bent Pyramid.

The find was accompanied by a 15cm by 17cm alabaster block - engraved with 10 vertical hieroglyphic lines - as well as a granite lintel and a collection of stone blocks showing the interior design of the pyramid.

The site, located south of Cairo, was being examined by an Egyptian archaeological mission when the pyramid was uncovered.

Local media have discovered the remains found as "in very good condition".

The pyramid would have been built about 1,700 BC. The most famous pyramids of Giza were built around 2,500 BC.

Christopher Holyoake died in 2015.

The Leicester-man’s bedding was covered in flammable residue and when his lighter came into contact he stood little chance of escaping the fire.

Other products like Cetraben have been linked to fire deaths.

John Hills, 84, died in a nursing home in Sussex after his pipe came into contact with clothes that had traces of the product in them.

In London 28 deaths were linked to paraffin creams.

John Smith, chief executive of the Proprietary Association of Great Britain told the BBC some manufacturers had already put a warning on all paraffin-based creams.

He also insisted that the creams were ‘appropriately safe’.

E45 said: ‘All our labelling is compliant with regulatory guidelines, approved by external Corridor of the new pyramid

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According to a study, like plastic bags there should be a fee for coffee cups

Charging coffee lovers for every disposable cup they use could cut the number thrown away in the UK by up to 300 million every year, new research suggests.

Britain’s coffee addiction is creating an estimated 25,000 tons of waste with 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups used in the UK each year, according to a study by Cardiff University commissioned by the coffee roaster Bewley’s.

The study, conducted from September to December 2016, tested how the use of re-usable coffee cups could be encouraged. A dozen universities and businesses, including Imperial College London, took part by tracking behaviour.

Most importantly, it found that although a 25p charge on disposable cups increased the use of them, a discount on those same cups – which is a policy currently used by Starbucks and Costa – had no impact on their usage.

Overall, a charge on disposable cups increased the use of re-usable coffee cups by 3.4 per cent, while environmental messaging in cafes increased the use of re-usable

coffee cups by 2.3 per cent. The availability of re-usable cups led to an increase of 2.5 per cent and the distribution of free re-usable cups led to a further increase of 4.3 per cent.

“There is an important nuance when it comes to financial incentives,” Professor Wouter Poortinga, who authored the report, said.

“People are far more sensitive to losses than to gains when making decisions – so if we really want to change a customer’s behaviour then a charge on a disposable cup is more likely to be effective,” he added.

Chris Stemman, executive director of the

British Coffee Association, said: “Holisticand in-depth research, such as this newstudy, is vital so that as an industry we invest in the right technologies that will enable us to enhance the recyclability of coffee cups and better understand what will influence consumers to recycle more widely.

“Our focus is to create long term sustainability and a circular economy within the coffee industry. We believe that developing new packaging materials and enhancing recycling processes and infrastructures will have a significantly greater and longer-term impact compared with other proposed measures such as charging or taxing disposable cups.”

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Dad found guilty of killing his baby son after attempting to blame the murder on another child

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A father who attempted to blame a young child for the death of his baby has been found guilty of the tot’s murder.

Mohammed Miah, 37, was found guilty of killing his 13-week-old child after he was born with a deformity.

The baby’s mother, Rebeka Nazmin, 32, was cleared of murder but found guilty of causing or allowing the death of her baby and causing him suffering.

The court heard that baby Rifat’s mother called 999 after he was found lifeless on the floor of the family home in St Leonard’s Road, in East London on July 4 last year.

Baby Rifat was taken to Great Ormond Street Hospital but sadly died the following day from brain injuries.

The court heard the toddler has been either severely shaken or hit against a hard surface.

An examination of his body revealed 38 rib fractures, 8 fractures to his legs and a broken spine from being squeezed or pulled.

The baby was also hit with the cord of a mobile phone charger and burned on a radiator, the trial heard.

The court was told how both parents tried to blame Rifat’s death on another child.

In an interview with police, the child said Nazmin had instructed him to shake Rifat and flick water on his face in an apparent attempt to throw suspicion away from her husband.

Guilty:Mohammed Miah Under cross-examination by video link, the primary-school age child, who cannot be identified, told jurors: “I see Rifat in the corner, red and hot, then doing something, then he just lies there doing nothing. He didn’t even wake up.

“I felt his head if he had temperature.

I told (Nazmin) about it and she said I should shake him or put water on him. If he wakes, he’s fine. If not, I will have to call the ambulance.”

Following Rifat’s death, Nazmin also said her husband had a problem with their baby’s deformed hand and

ear, saying he might have abused him because of it.

She was heard to say: “He killed my baby.

Tell his dad he has died, that’s what he wants.”

Giving evidence, Miah denied hurting his baby son, saying that children “mean the world to me”.

Speaking after the verdict was delivered, Det Insp Ken Hughes said: “We may never know why a mother and father inflicted such terrible injuries on their own small baby.

“Even if we had that knowledge, I am not

Rebeka Nazmin

sure we could ever understand.

“This baby should have been protected and loved; instead he lived with hurt, indifference and brutality. I am glad that these two have been called to account for their actions and now face the consequences of their cruelty.

"While nothing can mitigate the consequences of this dreadful crime, I would ask any parents struggling to manage to understand that seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of. Early intervention can help a family cope and organisations and charities, such as the NSPCC, will offer both advice and support."

Dad shopped by his own daughter for stealing knickers A disgraced dad was caught stealing a bag full of knickers from Debenhams - by his own daughter. His daughter, who worked at the store, spotted him and alerted security staff.

Drug addict Neirmal Singh, 49, targeted a branch of the department store as part of a shoplifting spree which lasted more than six months.

Bristol Crown Court heard his estranged daughter pointed him out and he was found with a backpack stuffed with stolen knickers.

Prosecutor, Mark Worsley, said in June last year Singh went to Tesco Metro in Staple Hill and stole £43 worth of meat and dishwasher tablets without paying.

The following month he went to Debenhams where he was shopped, by his own daughter after she saw him and alerted security staff who found him with a backpack full of stolen underwear.

Singh returned to the same store in December last year and was detained after attempting to

steal £595 worth of jeans.

Singh also admitted attempting to burgle a home where his blood was found after attempting to gain entry into the house.

Caighli Taylor, defending, said: ‘He clearly has a very long list.

‘It is typical of offending when he was trapped in a long-standing, deeply-rooted drug problem.’

Singh pleaded guilty to four thefts and attempted burglary and was jailed for 15 months at Bristol Crown Court.

Sir John Royce, sitting as a judge of the High Court, told him: ‘You have a terrible record.

‘You were given chance after chance by the courts but you shunned those chances.

‘Your barrister urges me to impose a suspended sentence.

‘I’m afraid I cannot do so, bearing in mind the catalogue of offending in breach of a suspended sentence.’

Disgraced: Neirmal Singh

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Meet the man who gave so much to so many people

Four generations. From L - R: Son Tahir, Father Haji Muhammad Siddique, new born great grandson and grandson Arif

by FATIMA PATEL fatima@asian-standard.co.uk

Often when a famous person dies our front pages are overflowing with an outpouring of tributes not to mention the social media frenzy, but what of the common man, who may have worked just as hard and probably gave more than most famous people have in their lifetime?

Meet Mr Muhammad Siddique, (1936 – Mar 2017). Mr Siddique was one of three siblings who came to post war Britain in 1961, with a float of thirty bob (around £1.50) in his pocket. He was one of many who came to fill the jobs shortage of semi-skilled labourers, that many rejected. On arrival at Heathrow airport from Pakistan at the tender age of twenty-five, he met with two men, who took him to Bradford to work in the textile mills.

Despite having an Economics degree Mr Siddique, rather Haji M uhammad Siddique 'sialkoti' (the name he was more famously known as) took on whatever work came his way, so that he could make ends meet and

provide for his family.

Undaunted by hard work, young Muhammad Siddique not only faced his own problems head on, but also helped with problems of others. The textile mill where Mr Siddique worked was occupied by many semiskilled labourers who were in a similar position to the adored grandfather. Most of South Asian descent had come to Britain to create a better life for their families and a better life they did create.

Whilst the majority couldn’t speak English and some were unable to read or write, this is where Mr Siddique would be the person they turned to, for translating, to help with filling out forms and often to

help them understand their rights in the UK. Helping others was noticed by the then manager of the textile mill who told Mr Siddique he was too educated to work in the mills and made a recommendation for him to work on buses and as destiny had it the Economics degree holder soon left the mills and worked on the buses to fuel his ambition for a better future for him and his family.

His eldest son Tahir Mahmood tells me, that Mr Siddique worked on the buses for three years, without any holiday or time off for sickness. Mr Mahmood said after a lot of hard work, his father earned enough money to put a

Through years of hard work and enterprise Haji Muhammad Siddique built a thriving, packaging, import, warehousing and transport empire, which is now managed by his two sons.

deposit down for a Corner Shop in 1968. The Corner Shop was called Quality Foods and his mum Fameeda, ran the shop whilst his father continued driving buses.

It wasn’t until late 1968 that their first supermarket followed which meant Mr Siddique had to give up driving buses and joined his wife, Fameeda in running the family business full time.

Through years of hard work and enterprise the grandfather of twenty-two children built a thriving, packaging, import, warehousing and transport empire, which is now managed by his two sons.

However, success wasn’t always easy and there were many obstacles, but undeterred Mr Siddique continued focusing on his philanthropic work. Throughout his working life, Mr Siddique made it a habit of giving his hardearned wealth away to those in need. He believed the more you give the more you receive.

Son Tahir recalls how his father in the mid 90’s along-side Bradford’s other philanthropists John Pennington and Ernest D Rowe

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COVER STORY Mr Siddique’s work saw no cast, creed or colour, he gave to whoever and wherever support and money was needed.

Arif recalls, coming home from school for lunch, where he describes how the house would always be full of guests. “From bank managers to business suppliers, these people were not just people grandad worked with or did business with, but they would become his friends and he would make them part of his extended family.” Said Arif Ever since arriving in Britain Mr Siddique has not only worked hard and built a strong foundation for his family, he has also built bridges and through his philanthropic work changed and made lives. In fact, the more we learn about Mr Siddique’s work the more we realise that there isn’t enough space to detail the ocean of charitable giving, supporting and practical help he gave to hundreds within his reach.

If it wasn’t giving people jobs, it was helping people with their mortgages, or offering support and advice to businesses and this is why Mr Siddique was so special

to the people of Bradford.

It was no surprise then, when hundreds turned up to pay respect, to the highly respected,entrepreneur at his funeral, which was held at Madni Masjid in Bradford on Thursday 30 March, the same mosque whose two committee members were the same individuals who brought Mr Siddique to Bradford.

Mr Siddique may not have been a famous person, but his journey from a Pakistani immigrant to a British man who built a business empire from scratch creating around 400 jobs, investing in the community and giving thousands to charity definitely leaves a lot to be inspired by.

Mr Muhammed Siddique Asian Standard pays tribute to you, your achievements and hope we can inspire future generations to live by your words which are: “The more you give the more you will receive”

Entreprenuer and philanthropist Haji Muhammad Siddique 'Sialkoti' (estate agent) helped raise funds for Marie Curie Foundation.

His father had also given donations to the local hospital children’s ward, as part of the Lord Mayor’s appeal.

Mr Siddique’s work saw no cast, creed or colour, he gave to whoever and wherever support and money was needed.

One of the many donations included an ambulance and 20 beds for thepaediatric ward to the Mohammed Miah Baksh Trust in Jhelum, which is somewhat far from his ancestral home and where he has no family ties, nevertheless, when the call came for help, he was first in line to give.

Whatever, you’re background whether, Gujarati, Bangladeshi, Sikh or Christian, Mr Siddique was always available to offer a helping hand, for those in need. Since Mr Siddique’s funeral, so many have come forward claiming that the Quality Foods owner was solely responsible for helping them get on the property ladder, or for helping them with their business decisions and the success they enjoy today.

The entrepreneur saw how critical it was for him to give, especially at a time when there is increasing inequality of wealth and income.

Haji Siddique with wife stood with one of their trucks

Grandson, Arif Mahmood tells us that this was because Mr Siddique truly believed in building friendships and not just business.

Young Mr Muhammad Siddique

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Muslim mum pleads to court NOT to send man to jail who ripped off her niqab.

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A Muslim mum who had her niqab veil (ripped) off in a hate-filled race attack is pleading for the thug responsible not to go to prison.

The 39-year-old Muslim woman was waiting with her nine-year-old daughter when Peter Scotter approached her and pulled off her face veil while shouting “Here, take that…off, you are in our country now, you stupid… Muslim.”

Scotter was also heard shouting “Our Britain, you live by our ******* rules”.

He has admitted racially aggravated assault and has 66 previous convictions for 157 offences, including actual bodily harm, breaching a Football Banning Order and racially aggravated criminal damage.

The unprovoked attack , which occurred last year, (10 days after the Brexit vote) almost threw her to the ground causing her injury to her neck.

The woman has since said she feels scared to leave her home as she fears it will happen again.

“I don’t feel safe anymore when I go out.

Sometimes I ask my husband to walk ahead of me because I’m so worried that it will happen again and I feel I need him to protect me.” She said.

But in a remarkable show of forgiveness towards her attacker, the mother of four said she wants him to be freed after hearing he was suffering from cancer.

She said: “I did not realise that the man had cancer, I don’t want him to go to prison.

“I would like the judge to bear that in mind when he does sentence him.”

She also went on to say she is not seeking revenge and just wants Scotter to be free so he could live his life in peace and tolerance.

She said: “He did a bad thing in anger, I don’t know why he chose to do what he did to me, it hurt and frightened me but I don’t seek any kind of revenge for that.”

“I don’t want him to suffer, I would like him to be free to live the rest of his life in peace and tolerance, not in anger and bitterness."

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She also pleaded with post-Brexit Britain to "stop the hatred and chill," becoming a beacon of tolerance to the rest of the world.

The mum was speaking ahead of a sentencing hearing for Scotter, which could have seen him sent to prison, however the case was adjourned at Newcastle Crown Court until the beginning of May due to his ill health.

The mum, who came to Sunderland from Bangladesh 30 years ago, spoke about her face veil saying she says she wears it out of her own free choice: “It is my own choice, it is not something that was thrust onto me and it is not something I will push onto my daughters.”

“I accept other people’s choices and I hoped others would accept mine.”

The mother-of-four wants to make ‘a positive difference in the world’: “People need to look at themselves and think ‘I want to show love and not be hateful, I want to be the kind of person who makes a positive difference in this world.’”

He did a bad thing in anger, I don’t know why he chose to do what he did to me, it hurt and frightened me but I don’t seek any kind of revenge for that.

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Theresa May triggers Brexit: "This is a historic moment and there will not be any turning back"

by MO BHANA mo@asian-standard.co.uk

Britain’s ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow, made history when he delivered a six page letter the whole of Europe was waiting for on been waiting at lunchtime on Wednesday the 29th of March.

More than nine months have gone by since Britain voted to leave the European Union, therefore was unavoidable that Barrow’s delivery would turn into a media circus.

Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty ensures both the UK and the European Union have two years to reach agreement so, unless the UK and the twenty-seven remaining EU member states agree to extend the deadline for talks, the UK will leave on 29 March 2019, a Friday.

Donald Tusk, the president of the European council, looked visibly upset when he was given the envelope, containing a letter from Prime Minister, Theresa May. Tusk emphasised that it was not a happy day for him on a political and personal level.

“What can I add to this, we already miss you,” he said.

However, the fact of the matter is that the consequences of Brexit will have an effect on the entire country and European for a number of years.

In her letter to Mr Tusk triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the Prime Minister, said failure to reach a deal with the European Union will mean that the UK’s ability to cooperate with the alliance in relation to would significantly diminish – setting the two negotiating sides on collision course on day one of the two years of talks triggered by her letter.

In a statement in the Commons, Mrs May said: “Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people and it acts too on the

Theresa May triggers brexit clear and convincing position of this House.”

which there can be no turning back.”

She added: “The Article 50 process is now under way and in accordance with the wishes of the British people the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.

She said Britain would now make its own decisions and its own laws and “take control of the things that matter most to us - we are going to take this opportunity to build a stronger, fairer Britain, a country that our children and grandchildren are

“This is an historic moment from

proud to call home”.

She told MPs that this marks “the moment for the country to come together”.

Mrs May said it was a “moment of celebration for some, disappointment for others” and promised to “represent every person in the whole

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FEATURE What can I add to this, we already miss you.

Donald Tusk, the president of the European council.

Today the government acts on the democratic will of the British people and it acts too on the clear and convincing position of this House.

The Article 50 process is now under way and in accordance with the wishes of the British people the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.

This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back.

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nationals, whose status after Brexit has yet to be settled.

But Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator, said he would not accept any attempt to “bargain” between trade and

security, adding: “I think the security of our citizens is far too important to start a trade off from one for the other.”

A European parliament resolution, leaked to the Guardian, unambiguously states

negotiations on the future EUUK relationship “cannot involve any trade-off between internal and external security including defence cooperation, on the one hand, and the future economic relationship, on the other hand”.

Nicola Sturgeon accused the prime minster of taking massive gamble Those comments echoed a speech made by Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, last week in which he said he was not willing to “haggle with the security of our fellow citizens in trade discussions”.

The basic principle is citizens first, he says, both in the UK and on the continent: “For us that is an absolute priority and the parliament thinks, in fact, it should be the first subject in the negotiations. They should not be bargaining chips.”

The second point, he says, is that the parliament hopes for fair and constructive negotiations.

Parliament will not accept that the UK starts trade negotiations “behind our back” with third countries, he says.

He also insisted that the UK must meet its legal, financial and budgetary commitments.

The uncertainty also plays a vital role in the how currencies are valued, and the UK’s decision to cut all links with the single market after a 40-year relationship draws an enormous question mark over the future of the UK economy, says David Johnson, director at Halo Financial.

“The questions remain as yet unanswered over the nature of Britain’s future relationships with, not just the EU, but also countries external to the single market,” he explains. “The triggering of Article 50 won’t answer those questions, but it will tick off another piece of uncertainty.”

Donald Tusk was not too happy about Brexit

However, some experts believe that the British pound has been historically undervalued against most currencies, and therefore is was due for a correction.

Richard Falkenhäll, Senior FX Strategist at Nordic bank, SEB, says the firm's own research suggests that sterling has been valued around 20% lower than it should have been against the euro and more than 25% against the dollar.

"As a prelude to two years of likely tough divorce negotiations with the EU, sterling faces renewed pressure from markets," said Falkenhall.

“We expect that a harsh tone in upcoming divorce negotiations will weigh on the GBP near-term.

Whether this will continue or not in Q2 2017 depends on where market focus will be. A shift to political risks elsewhere could offer some temporary relief, but this should be seen as an opportunity to sell the GBP [as an investment].”

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, also weigned into the debate, accusing Theresa May of taking a “reckless gamble” with Brexit. Responding to the triggering of article 50 she insisted the UK governments approach was too hardline.

She said: “Fully nine months after the EU referendum, the UK government still cannot answer basic questions about what Brexit will mean for businesses, for the economy generally, and for the type of society we live in.

“I wish the prime minister well in the negotiations which lie ahead, because a good Brexit deal for the UK is in Scotland’s interests.

“But the UK government’s hardline approach to Brexit is a reckless gamble, and it is clear, even at these very early stages, that the final deal is almost certain to be worse economically than the existing arrangements – and potentially much worse.”

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Villagers rescue a newborn baby girl who was buried alive in India

Hearttwrenching scenes of baby rescued after being buried alive

The government has tabled Villagers in India have rescued a newborn baby girl who was found buried alive.

The girl, thought to be approximately four to six hours old, was left to die in a shallow sand pit in a field when a young child spotted her feet poking through the ground last week.

Villagers dug her out and, finding she was still breathing, passed her over to a community health activist.

The baby, found in Jajpur district in Odisha state, was rushed to hospital where she remains under observation, officials said.

The area where she was discovered is one of many impoverished states where families hope for sons and go to any lengths possible to avoid having to raise a daughter.

body was still covered with vernix.”

A witness who helped with the rescue, Alok Rout, said: “It was a little kid who first saw the feet of the child buried under a compost dump in a field.

“Later we rushed to the spot and rescued the newborn girl.”

He said a group helped rescue the girl who was found with her face covered with a piece of cloth.

Hospital staff have named the girl Dharitri, a Sanskrit word meaning 'the earth'.

The girl will be handed over to the state-run child welfare committee after she is discharged from the Dharmasala hospital.

Police told AFP they suspect the newborn was either abandoned by her parents because of her gender or the mother had been an unmarried woman.

Chief medical officer Jajpur district Fanindra Kumar Panigrahi told AFP: 'She is doing fine and all her parameters are normal. She is a fullterm baby, weighing around 2.5 kg.

Local police officer Jyoti Prakash Panda said: 'We are trying to track the parents of the girl. Chances are it was a case of female feticide and it is clear that the accused wanted to kill her."

“Her umbilical cord was intact and

Police Inspector Amitabh

Mohapatra added:”A case has been lodged against the unidentified parents of the child and family

members. An investigation is on to find out where the child was born and under which circumstances it was buried.”

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The five most addictive substances on Earth – and what they do to your brain

by ERIC BOWMAN Lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience, University of St Andrews

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask. From the points of view of different researchers, the potential for a drug to be addictive can be judged in terms of the harm it causes, the street value of the drug, the extent to which the drug activates the brain’s dopamine system, how pleasurable people report the drug to be, the degree to which the drug causes withdrawal symptoms, and how easily a person trying the drug will become hooked.

There are other facets to measuring the addictive potential of a drug, too, and there are even researchers who argue that no drug is always addictive. Given the varied view of researchers, then, one way of ranking addictive drugs is to ask expert panels. In 2007, David Nutt and his colleagues asked addiction experts to do exactly that – with some interesting findings.

1. Heroin Nutt et al.’s experts ranked heroin as the most addictive drug, giving it a score of 3 out of a maximum score of 3. Heroin is

Crack cocaine has been ranked by experts as being the third most damaging drug and powdered cocaine, which causes a milder high, as the fifth most damaging.

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HEALTH In 2002 the WHO estimated there were more than 1 billion smokers and it has been estimated that tobacco will kill more than 8m people annually by 2030. an opiate that causes the level of dopamine in the brain’s reward system to increase by up to 200 per cent in experimental animals.

In addition to being arguably the most addictive drug, heroin is dangerous, too, because the dose that can cause death is only five times greater than the dose required for a high.

Heroin also has been rated as the second most harmful drug in terms of damage to both users and to society. The market for illegal opiates, including heroin, was estimated to be $68 billion worldwide in 2009.

2. Cocaine Cocaine directly interferes with the brain’s use of dopamine to convey messages from one neuron to another. In essence, cocaine prevents neurons from turning the dopamine signal off, resulting in an abnormal activation of the brain’s reward pathways. In experiments on animals, cocaine caused dopamine levels to rise more than three times the normal level. It is estimated that between 14-20m people worldwide use cocaine and that in 2009 the cocaine market was worth about $75 billion.

Crack cocaine has been ranked by experts as being the third most damaging drug and powdered cocaine, which causes a milder high, as the fifth most damaging.

About 21 per cent of people who try cocaine will become dependent on it at sometime in their life. Cocaine is similar to other addictive stimulants, such as methamphetamine – which is becoming more of a problem as it becomes more widely available – and amphetamine.

3. Nicotine Nicotine is the main addictive ingredient of tobacco. When somebody smokes a cigarette, nicotine is rapidly absorbed by the lungs and delivered to the brain.

Nutt et al’s expert panels rated nicotine (tobacco) as the third most addictive substance.

More than two-thirds of Americans who tried smoking reported becoming dependent during their life. In 2002 the WHO estimated there were more than

1 billion smokers and it has been estimated that tobacco will kill more than 8m people annually by 2030. Laboratory animals have the good sense not to smoke.

However, rats will press a button to receive nicotine directly into their bloodstream – and this causes dopamine levels in the brain’s reward system to rise by

about 25-40 per cent.

addictive substance.

4. Barbiturates (‘downers’)

5. Alcohol

Barbiturates – also known as blue bullets, gorillas, nembies, barbs and pink ladies – are a class of drugs that were initially used to treat anxiety and to induce sleep.

They interfere with chemical signalling in the brain, the effect of which is to shut down various brain regions. At low doses, barbiturates cause euphoria, but at higher doses they can be lethal because they suppress breathing. Barbiturate dependence was common when the drugs were easily available by prescription, but this has declined dramatically as other drugs have replaced them. This highlights the role that the context plays in addiction: if an addictive drug is not widely available, it can do little harm.

Nutt et al’s expert panels rated barbiturates as the fourth most

Although legal in the US and UK, alcohol was scored by Nutt et al.‘s experts 1.9 out of a maximum of 3.

Alcohol has many effects on the brain, but in laboratory experiments on animals it increased dopamine levels in the brain’s reward system by 40-360 per cent – and the more the animals drank the more dopamine levels increased.

Some 22 per cent of people who have taken a drink will develop dependence on alcohol at some point during their life. The WHO has estimated that 2 billion people used alcohol in 2002 and more than 3m people died in 2012 due to damage to the body caused by drinking. Alcohol has been ranked as the most damaging drug by other experts, too.

This article originally appeared in The Conversation.

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Meet the UK's one of only seven Equality Assessor for Premier League Football clubs rejected the cultural view of what is deemed acceptable as a career choice for Indian females. Also, working newsdesk@asian-standard.co.uk with vulnerable groups in society, both in the UK and abroad, has given This edition’s female achiever most me so much experience, wisdom and definitely has had a remarkable knowledge that I feel it is only now journey. She is a social worker lecturer at the Bradford University, so you can imagine the assiduous, challenging, yet fulfilling career our achiever has.

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right that I should pass it onto others.

In a sense, I have come full circle and ended up where I started; in teaching!

You are also appointed as one of only seven national Equality Assessors for Premier League Football clubs.

That’s very exciting. Tell us more about what this role entails.

The role involves visiting Premier League football clubs and assessing the work they do against a set of equality and diversity standards

Her drive, passion and ambition is evident as she has achieved what only seven others in the country have.

She is appointed as one of only seven Equality Assessors for Premier League football clubs. Her role as an equality assessor means she is responsible for taking Manchester United, Manchester City and Newcastle United through the equality standards that are set by the Premier League.

Influential don’t you agree? Let’s meet our women achiever Elaben MistryJackson You are a social worker lecturer at the Bradford University tell us a little more about your role?

I am Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Social Work degree and really enjoy what I do. The role involves overseeing the delivery and daily running of a degree programme.

My role involves teaching various modules on the programme, supporting students and staff and contributing to academic research.

My area of interest is Equality and Diversity. The most rewarding aspect of my job is watching students; of all ages develop both academically and personally throughout their time at University. I experience a great sense of joy seeing students celebrate their graduation with their families and loved ones. It is actually a great honour to support people that achieve educational success.

What made you choose to work in academia, rather than take on a more ‘traditional’ profession such as being a doctor or lawyer?

I have never considered myself as ‘traditional’, which has probably influenced my choice of career and given me the confidence to follow my own interests. Throughout my upbringing, which has been influenced by living in Bradford within an Indian household, I cannot deny that there have been some cultural expectations around career choices, but I did actually have the freedom to choose for myself and follow my own interests. I did originally go to train as a Secondary school teacher at Newcastle University but decided this was not for me at the time. Looking back, I think I was always interested in challenging injustice, oppression and inequality which led me to retrain as a social worker and work with the most vulnerable and powerless in society. Being influenced by a desire for a sense of justice, I have also

Must do what you are passionate about as our working life is long and you can’t short change yourself by doing something you don’t care about or doesn’t make you happy.

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set by the League. Football is such a universally powerful forum and acts as a vehicle to influence attitudes and promote social change to help benefit people all over the world. To date, I have worked with Manchester City, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Leicester City with Everton and Sunderland on the horizon. It has been a privilege to be given access to the clubs behind the scene and the opportunity to work with staff at all levels; from Chief Executives, Board members, Heads of HR, marketing, safeguarding, player and supporter engagement, community engagement, operations and the academy.

A mentor once told me to get a mortgage and a pension in that order, ha!!!

What advice would you offer anyone who wanted to work in your field?

Follow your interests and don’t be afraid to aim high. If you are passionate about challenging injustice, working with the most powerless in society then consider choosing a profession such as social work to enable you to do this. There is nothing more satisfying than to know you are doing something worthwhile for another human being!

We’ve often seen celebrities talk about equality and diversity at awards functions such as the Oscars and how we are still very far behind in representation. How do you hope to ensure that representation is better within football?

It may come as a surprise to many people, but football clubs are now genuinely trying to be very active in ensuring the club is inclusive at all levels of the club. I was very skeptical before I had access to the clubs but do see lots of initiatives and good practice that is happening and do see clubs trying to change the culture within clubs. Football is a very powerful language and tool of engagement, which can be seen with initiatives at a grassroots to a multinational level. The best examples I’ve seen include stadia accessibility improvements, clubs supporting LGBT supporters, promoting actions to increase supporters from various minority groups and hard to reach communities in society, improvements to recruitment practice to remove bias, conscious bias and language training to all staff and players, involvement of external agencies in the club to advice and guide, the recruitment of female and disabled engagement officers and improving catering facilities to provide a diverse

Finally, what’s the best advice you have received in your career that you wish to pass on to our readers.

Get a mortgage and a pension!!

Don’t take yourself too seriously!

Manchester United is one of the many football clubs, Ms Mistry-Jackson assess against equality and diversity selection of foods. Take Bradford City for example, they have the Bangla bantams and a LGBT supporters group, which is very encouraging.

Events such as the recent British Equality and Diversity Sports Award and the Fans Diversity award at the Footballer Supporters Federation awards really help to promote equality and positive role models.

However, there is still a lot of work to be done within football at all levels and the work I am involved in is a move in the right direction.

What challenges do you face (if any) in carrying out your day to day role as an Equality Assessor for Premier League Football clubs?

One of the challenges that I face is accepting the level of money that is involved in modern day football.

After all, how can we justify a footballer earning £200,000 per week when another person can be earning £400 per week and feel this is fair? This is the biggest inequality in football that is difficult to digest.

What or who has been your greatest influence in your work and why?

I could say Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Muhammed Ali, Indira Gandhi, Mother Theresa, but as cliché as it may sound, it is my parents. They have overcome such adversity and austerity to be where they are today. They came from the Gujarat, India to the UK in 1961, to face such economic and social disadvantage. They could have returned back to Indian but preserved through the hardship, prejudice and loneliness to carve out a good life in the UK and gave their children the opportunity to pursue their dreams and ambitions.

For this, I am very grateful. This has greatly influenced my approach to my work and the level of effort and commitment I make as I feel lucky to be able to do something I enjoy and gain a great sense of achievement from.

What would you say is your greatest professional accomplishment to date?

The key to being happy is to work out where your interests lie and don’t compromise on this when looking for a job. Find one that matches your interests, passion and curiosity in a field you enjoy.

Your working life is long, so be kind to yourself and find a vocation you love!

I don’t really measure myself through my professional achievement, but more in terms of achieving a really happy work/life balance where I have a great family life and enjoyable satisfying work life. Generally, I think to be respected for what I do when I do it well is a great accomplishment.

What one thing have you learned through your career that has served you well over the years?

Have courage and self-insight!

Leadership is about doing the right thing, management is about doing things right!

Everyone is powerful and can change things for the better.

Must do what you are passionate about as our working life is long and you can’t short change yourself by doing something you don’t care about or doesn’t make you happy.

We are a long time dead!

Aint what you do it’s the way that you do it.

To date, I have worked with Manchester City, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Leicester City with Everton and Sunderland on the horizon.

It has been a privilege to be given access to the clubs behind the scene and the opportunity to work with staff at all levels; from Chief Executives, Board members, Heads of HR, marketing, safeguarding, player and supporter engagement, community engagement, operations and the academy.

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Ofsted exploring the possibility of 'snooping' on pupils' and parents' Facebook pages to monitor school performance

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Ofsted inspectors could start “snooping” on pupils and parents by monitoring their Facebook and Twitter pages to help determine which schools are in need of intervention.

Publishing its new “innovations and regulations plan” report, the schools watchdog said it was working with the Department for Education in a “data science project” to explore the possibility of monitoring social media to help pinpoint problems with individual schools’ performance.

The suggestion has raised cause for alarm among data protection campaigners, however, who argue there is already too much surveillance taking place within schools.

Experts also suggest the data inspectors could viably take from social media is “unreliable” and contradicts the government’s usual practice of ensuring inspections outcomes are evidence-based.

Ofsted has not yet provided any further details, but said it would only use information that was publicly available.

The proposals have met with concerns from data protection groups such as Defend Digital Me whose campaign coodinator, Jen Persson, told The Independent the move could destroy public and profession trust in the Government body.

“This idea is as daft as it is a dangerous overreach of their function scope and powers,” she said.

Ms Persson said by allowing Ofsted to judge schools and individuals on their social media use, the Government would open up a host of potential data protection issues going forward.

“Social media are personal data shared in private time, put into the public domain, but not intended for surveillance,” she said. “Parents share criticisms and comment in context that is lost to strangers. People post things thinking that it will be seen by their circles of friends or people engaged in their conversation.

“If Ofsted starts tracking and interrogating parents and pupils' personal comments on social media, where would they stop? Will the police knock on doors of families posting holiday photos in term time? Will they start searching for teachers tweeting on sick

Social media is a place where people go to express their frustrations, not provide measured, constructive feedback.'

Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers

days?

Will whistleblowers and critics be silenced by the chilling effect of surveillance?

“Technology can support teachers, pupils and parents but their data must be used with consent, with transparency and oversight, not State snooping in secret.”

Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, said: 'Social media is a place where people go to express their frustrations, not provide measured, constructive feedback.'

An Ofsted Spokesperson said: "Like any regulator, we are always looking at how we can improve our monitoring of

standards in schools and to identify where there may be concerns about children’s safety or the quality of education they are receiving.

"It’s important to say that we do not currently collate information from social media channels. Any work that we may do in this area in the future would of course be confined to open forums and would be for the sole purpose of helping decide whether to bring forward an inspection in certain instances."

Last year, a survey by the NASUWT teaching union found that half of teachers have had insulting or threatening comments posted about them on social media sites by pupils and parents.

According to the survey, one teacher was threatened with rape while another was called a ‘little lesbian’ after telling a pupil off for swearing. had been banned from teaching

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One Britain one Nation. Are you in?

A not for profit community organisation is calling for people of different backgrounds, ages, faiths, beliefs and political persuasions, to come together on 23 June, 2017 to demonstrate that despite potentially divisive tensions and forces within our country, we are a unified nation, which shares a belief in core principles, inclusion, British values and ways of life.

and supported by our local schools and colleges with such enthusiasm.

The 'Call to Action' on the 23rd of June presents another opportunity for our City to further this excellent initiative”

One Britain One Nation (OBON) was founded by former award winning Inspector Kash Singh.

Following a dynamic career with West Yorkshire police as a police inspector in the Manningham area of Bradford, where he helped unite communities and diffuse racial tensions, in 2005, he met former British Prime Minister David Cameron and explained his vision for OBON. Mr Cameron was overwhelmed and very passionately offered his full support by saying the words “Count Me In.” It was these words that inspired Kash Singh to take the cause of OBON to every corner of our nation, so that no one person is left out.

Key note speakers included, Sir James Hill, Sir Nick Weller, Chief Executive of Dixons Academies, Professor Lord Patel OBE, John Robins, Deputy Chief Constable, West Yorkshire Police, Andy Welsh, Chief Executive Bradford College, and Bradford West MP, Naz Shah.

In his own words, Kash Singh, founder and CEO of OBON says, "One Britain One Nation embodies so much of what the various communities wish to see happening locally and regionally. It is particularly encouraging to see the project pursued here in Bradford

OBON’s ‘Count Me In’ campaign was recently initiated by a ‘A Call to Action’ which hosted at Bradford City Hall, Bradford as a civic event.

The purpose of the ‘Call to Action’ is intended to reach out to the children and people within the educational establishments for them to celebrate Friday 23rd of June 2017. This day will give schools an opportunity to create a celebration as they see appropriate to demonstrate their patriotism and belief in Britain, express their sense of Britishness and gain a sense of belonging. Its focus will be to create a sense of national unity and pride by strengthening our national identity and forging a sense of togetherness, so that every child can be inspired to love their nation.

Professor Lord Patel of Bradford

said: “It is a great honour for me to see OBON instigate a campaign that truly inspires all our children, the future of country, to love their nation by showcasing and forging a sense of togetherness based on respect and their love, pride, passion for our great country” Echoing Lord Patel’s words and offering his support Sir James Hill OBE said: "One Britain One Nation embodies

so much of what the various communities wish to see happening locally and regionally. It is particularly encouraging to see the project pursued here in Bradford and supported by our local schools and colleges with such enthusiasm.

The 'Call to Action' on the 23rd of June presents another opportunity for our City to further this excellent initiative” More information about OBON can be obtained by visiting the website: www.onebritainonenation.com

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Rang Barse Holi celebrations at The Indian Gymkhana club in London

traditional mohalla (neighbourhood) Holi celebrations in India.

Food remained one of the highlights of the day which was supplied by the Gymkhana club kitchen who excelled in providing tasty refreshments and tea. Thandai, the Holi celebratory drink, was specially made at the venue by IIL volunteers who had a grand time churning the massive vats of milk!

The Dhol Beats UK Group set the party mood and kicked off the start of the main Holi colour play with their rhythmic pulsating beats. The party that followed could easily rival any Bollywood film Holi song sequence.

The revellers danced to the tune of the dhols and the live DJ as they played Holi with nearly 250kg of dry colour powder on the lawns of the Gymkhana club. The highly popular Holi special colourful caps were imported all the way from the markets of old Delhi.

The Indians in London group is an independent, not-for-profit platform to connect with the Indian diaspora in the UK, on social, cultural, educational, economic, political and charitable matters. The group, also popularly known by its acronym “IIL” or “IIL Orkut Group”, was established in 2004.

From a small handful group of Indian expatriates and students in London, today, the Indians in London group consist of 12,000 plus members and is growing every day.

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Indians in London Group (IIL) hosted their much anticipated annual ‘Rang Barse’ Holi event on 18 March 2017 at The Indian Gymkhana club in Osterley, London. This is the third year running that Indians in London Group has successfully organised this gala community celebration and the popularity of the programme can be gauged by the fact that the tickets sold out within one hour of the opening of the portal. The celebration was attended by 650 guests. The event was also graced by the presence of Mr Virendra Sharma MP Ealing, Southall, and Mr A S Rajan, Minister of Coordination, High Commission of India. The Rt. Hon. Priti Patel MP, the Secretary of State for International Development, sent her special message and best wishes to the members of Indians in London Group and those throughout world that celebrated Holi this year.

Holi is a Hindu spring festival also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love". The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest.

The Holi festival has been widely celebrated in India and Nepal, but in recent years has become popular with non-Hindus and is also widely celebrated in Europe.

The IIL Group certainly didn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the occasion in London, as they celebrated with love, fun, frolic and lots of colours.

Their day started off with a cultural programme showcasing the talents of the Indian diaspora who have lovingly preserved their shared heritage and continue to pass it on to the younger generation. Regional Indian classic dances blended seamlessly with the thumping beats of Bollywood numbers.

Melodious singers, instrument players and even a ‘Kavi Sammelan’ (gathering of poets) all evoked nostalgic memory of

Holi is a Hindu spring festival also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love". The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships.

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Paneer Picatta Ingredients

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Serves 6 • 8 ounces paneer cheese • Salt to taste • Freshly ground black pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1/4 cup sherry or dry white wine • 1 small onion, minced • 1/4 cup drained capers • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced • 2 fresh green chilies, minced • Juice of 1 lemon • 2 tablespoons butter • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Season the paneer lightly with salt and black pepper.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and quickly sear the paneer cheese pieces until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a serving dish, cover and keep warm.

butter & cilantro then drizzle everything over the paneer pieces. Serve hot.

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Add the wine or sherry to deglaze the pan, and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.

Add the onions, capers, ginger and green chilies, and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice,

Roasted eggplant and spinach salad with crumbled paneer Ingredients • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint Salt to taste • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 large eggplant, diced • 1 pound baby spinach • 1 English cucumber, peeled seeded and diced • 1 tomato seeded and diced

• ½ red onion, diced • ½ red pepper, diced • 4 tablespoons crumbled paneer cheese Method Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.

prepared baking sheet. Spray the eggplant with olive oil cooking spray. Roast for 10 minutes. Turn the cubes and roast until softened and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes more. Set aside and let cool completely.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper and cooled In a small bowl, whisk eggplant. Pour the vinaigrette together the vinegar, lemon over the salad. Toss gently juice, mint, salt and pepper. to mix well and coat evenly.

While whisking slowly add the Divide the salad among olive oil in a thin stream until individual plates. Sprinkle emulsified. Set aside. with the paneer cheese. Serve immediately.

Spread the eggplant cubes in a single layer on the Recipe by: Hari Nayak/Vikas Khanna

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Mint pilaf with potatoes and cumin

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Serves 6 • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 small onion, thinly sliced • 1 small potato, peeled and cut into ½ - inch dices • 1 ½ tablespoons ginger, minced • 2 tablespoons mint leaves,

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minced 1 fresh green chili, minced 1¼ cups basmati rice, soaked, rinsed and drained 2 ¼ cups water Salt to taste 3 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and crushed coarsely

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the potato, ginger, half the mint, and the green chili and cook, stir¬ring, about 2 minutes.

Add the rice and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the water and the salt. Bring to a boil over

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high heat. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan, and cook until the rice is done, 10 to 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice while it cooks. Remove from the heat and let the rice rest for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle the roasted cumin and the remaining mint leaves on top, and serve.

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Born in Amritsar, Starting as a helper in his grandmother’s kitchen, he learnt most the secrets and correct use of spices from her. He worked as the Executive Chef of Salaam Bombay Restaurant in New York.

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The first motion poster and poster of Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming movie 'Half Girlfriend' has been released by its makers on Tuesday.

Actor Arjun Kapoor tweeted: A journey well begun is half done !!! Sharing the first poster of #Halfgirlfriend a film very close to my heart cant wait for #19thMay.

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Shraddha also shared the poster and tweeted: DOST se zyada, GIRLFRIEND se kam. Heres our 1st poster. #HalfGirlfriend #19thMay @mohit11481 @chetan_bhagat @ arjunk26.

Half Girlfriend is an upcoming Indian romantic comedy film based on the novel of the same name written by Chetan Bhagat.

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Fawad actually rose to fame with his rock band Entity Paradigm (EP), which was discovered in a Pepsi Battle of the bands season.

The venture will promote new faces in the music industry.

The source added, "The show totally focuses on harnessing fresh talent. And not just new talent, the purpose of the show is to bring forward new Pakistani bands and their music."

10:00 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 10:30 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 11:00 Nach Baliye This project is seen to be in competition with Coca Cola's 'Coke Studio'.

On a related note, Fawad Khan was last seen in Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' last year.

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Fawad Khan charmed everyone with his good looks and great acting skills, but now, it seems the actor is all set to give his fans another treat.

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features Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles.

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The 'Kapoor n Sons' star will soon be a part of Pepsi's mega music venture, which is going to be their biggest advent into music since Pepsi Smash and Battle of the Bands, reports The Express Tribune.

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She has made her singing debut recently and her voice promises to leave her fans mesmerised.

My first attempt at singing! What do you think? #MaanaKeHumYaarNahin OUT NOW @MeriPyaariBindu https://goo.gl/ dTbKEo , the actress tweeted sharing the link to the song.

She has released the first song of herself

The song is titled Maana Ke Hun Yaar Nahin.

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17:00 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki

13:00 Dil E Jaanam

17:30 Jana Na Dil Se Door

14:00 Sila

18:00 Mere Angne Mein

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18:30 Meri Durga

16:00 Pani Jesa Pyaar

19:00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

17:00 Natak

19:30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 20:00 Nach Baliye 21:00 Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai 22:00 Tu Sooraj Mein Saanjh 23:00 Nach Baliye

18:00 Tonight with HSY 19:00 Fun Khana 19:30 Joru Ka Ghulam 20:00 Natak

00:00 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil

21:00 Pani Jesa Pyaar

00:30 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil

22:00 Tonight with HSY

01:00 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil

23:00 Sila

01:30 Ishqbaaz

00:00 Natak

02:00 Ishqbaaz

01:00 Jago Pakistan Jago

02:30 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 03:00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 03:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 04:00 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 04:30 Suhani Si Ek Ladki 05:00 Suhani Si Ek Ladki 05:30 Suhani Si Ek Ladki

Parineeti Chopra makes singing debut Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who has acted in several movie, has now turned a singer.

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Meri Pyaari Bindu is an upcoming Indian 2017 Bollywood drama romance film written and directed by Akshay Roy. It features Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles.

The film is scheduled to hit the silverscreen on May 12.

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Your Weekend tv Guide for all your favourite Asian TV channels Sunday 9th April 2017

Only the 'journey' matters for SRK in this latest picture

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is quite active on social media and his latest trend is to post selfies with inspirational quotes.

The 51-year-old-actor just shared an early morning selfie with an inspiring message written alongside it.

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Benaam

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Deewana

13:00

Shorr In The City

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Delhi Belly

12:00 Judwaa 15:00 Pati Patni Aur Woh 18:00 Luv Ka: The End 21:00 Dum Laga Ke Haisha

20:00 Bbuddah... Hoga Tera Baap

00:00 Joru Ka Ghulam

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Listen... Amaya

03:00 Police Public

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Familywala

05:30 Naram Garam

Working with you was inspiring: Ranbir Kapoor on collaborating with Gauri Khan

His caption read, "There are miles to travel, this way or that. And from where I am, it doesn't really matter. only the journey does."

In the photo, the 'Raees' star can be seen looking curiously at something.

Shah Rukh was last seen in 'Raees,' which did well at the Box-Office despite clashing with Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil'.

He will be next seen in Imtiaz Ali's

STAR PLUS

It has been almost three months since Ranbir Kapoor moved into his new house, but he still cannot stop thanking the interior designer to make it feel like 'home,' and she's none other than the Begum of B-Town Gauri Khan.

Earlier, father Rishi Kapoor also appreciated Gauri's interiors and said, "Vastu, Wonderful!

Gauri Khan! You have made a

Naqshe Aqeedat

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Joru Ka Ghulam

upcoming movie, alongside Anushka Sharma for the third time after 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' and 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan.'

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Natak

08:00

Kuch Na Kaho

09:00

Jago Pakistan Jago

13:30 Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?

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Fun Khana

14:00 Houseful 3

11:00

Dil E Jaanam

14:30 Nach Baliye

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Natak

17:00 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki

13:00

Sammi

17:30 Jana Na Dil Se Door

14:00

Sang E Mar Mar

18:00 Mere Angne Mein

15:00

Sang E Mar Mar

18:30 Meri Durga

16:00

Pani Jesa Pyaar

19:00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

17:00

Tonight with HSY

19:30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

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Sang E Mar Mar

19:00

Joru Ka Ghulam

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Mr. Shamim

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Sammi

21:00

Pani Jesa Pyaar

20:00 Naach Baliye 21:00 Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai 22:00 Dhhai Kilo Prem Kahani Ab Tak

Celebrated interior designer Gauri Khan took to Instagram and shared a snap of Ranbir's 'thank you' note saying "it was amazing collaborating with you."

The note read, "It has been a very inspiring and enjoyable experience working with Gauri. I didn't know what to expect in putting my first home together but working with Gauri was amazing because, in an instance, everything was so personal and to my taste."

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home out of Ranbir's house.

Beautifully done! Both Neetu and me are overwhelmed. Thank you."

On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor is currently shooting for Sanjay Dutt biopic, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The movie also stars Manisha Koirala, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in the pivotal roles.

06:00 Chandra Nandni

23:00 Naach Baliye

06:30 Chandra Nandni

00:00 Dhhai Kilo Prem 00:30 Ek Aasta Aisi Bhee

22:00 Hain

Kitni Girhain Baqi

07:00 Chandra Nandni 07:30 Mere Angne Mein

01:00 Naamkarann

23:00

Dil Banjara

08:00 Mere Angne Mein

01:30 Naamkarann

00:00

Sammi

08:30 Naamkarann

02:00 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

01:00

Jago Pakistan Jago

09:00 Naamkarann

02:30 Ishqbaaz

02:30

Mr. Shamim

09:30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

03:00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya

03:00

Pani Jesa Pyaar

10:00 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

03:30 Chandra Nandni

Kitni Girhain Baqi

10:30 Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee

04:00 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki

04:00 Hain

11:30 Nach Baliye

04:30 Naamkarann

05:00

Yeh Raha Dil

12:30 Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?

05:00 Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil

13:00 Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?

05:30 Dil Bole Oberoi

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Karan Johar pens emotional note about twins' premature birth "My children were born two months premature and worryingly underweight. Like any person in this situation and on the brink of fatherhood, my heart sank."

Karan Johar, who recently turned a proud father to twins Roohi and Yash through surrogacy, has shared an emotional message saying he was terrified as he

came to terms with his children's premature birth.

NICU. It was painful to see how tiny they were."

In a long heartfelt message that he attached in a tweet, the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director said, "Knowing that there were complications with my babies birth owing to how soon it was, I was terrified. All I wanted to do was hold them and protect them but they needed to be in the

In the post, KJo thanked everyone for the love and support.

"My mother and I remain eternally grateful from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and care that were given to Roohi and Yash Johar."

The 44-year-old also thanked his medical team for their help during those difficult months.

"Thankfully, I had a great support system. Roohi and Yash were in the hands of the most competent and patient doctors. Something that had its roots in an ordeal soon turned into an experience that I will never forget."

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FILM REVIEW

Phillauri: A tale of love and longing is a beautiful love story that will make your heart skip a beat.

Shashi and Roop’s love story offers audiences a window into a very different world. A world where love isn’t transient, it holds and lives on through distances where all lovers have are stolen glances and infrequent letters from the other. In that regard, Phillauri’s tale of love will appeal to audiences of all ages; in today’s age people may not believe in love that lives on beyond death but the idea is still an endearing one. The director Anshai Lal lends subtlety to the romance, which I wish he brought to the modern day couple of Kanan and Anu as well.

While Phillauri’s basic premise may have shades of Tim Burton’s ‘Corpse Bride’, the treatment is different. Phillauri is also much more than just a love story as the writer, Anvita Dutt, adds a lesson or two about the importance of letting women pursue their dreams and the value of respect and dignity in a relationship, but without making the narrative preachy and that is always a win!

Phillauri is a musical treat.

Shashwat and Jasleen have put together an album that takes influences from folk melodies and gives them a refreshing feel. From the soulful Dum Dum to the melancholic Sahiba, the music is hard to forget; a much needed, pleasant break from the auto-

by AYESHA BABAR ayesha@asianstylemagazine.com

Phillauri is Anushka Sharma’s second home production, and much like her first, NH10, it tries to tell a different story. The film has a simple storyline.

It starts off in the present day, as Kanan Gill (Suraj Sharma) returns from Canada to get married to his childhood sweetheart, Anu (Mehreen Pirzada) in a big fat Punjabi wedding.

There is a problem, however. The priest tells the family that Kanan is ‘Manglik’ which means that he has to symbolically marry a tree first in order to ward off evil influences that might affect his life with Anu. Much against his will, Kanan agrees and gets married to an old tree. Unknown to anyone though, the tree has a resident ghost, Shashi (enter Anushka Sharma) who now considers herself to

be married to Kanan. Thus, begins a Love Aaj Kal-esque love story where the past guides the present through, to find the real essence of love.

Shashi shares her backstory in flashback and we are taken back to pre-partition India, more precisely to a small village called Phillaur, which is steeped in tradition. Shashi lives with her strict brother, who is a doctor who believes that music and arts are tabooed pastimes and must be avoided. The doctor, who has a sympathetic corner for the freedom fighters of the time, is unaware of the fact that his own sister Shashi is a talented poetess whose poems are loved by readers all over Punjab.

Keeping in line with her brother’s beliefs, Shashi keeps her identity hidden and writes under the pseudonym ‘Phillauri’. All is well until she comes face to face with Roop (Diljit Dosanjh) and what follows

tuned songs that we have been subjected to of late. Anvita Dutt’s meaningful lyrics add to the magic.

In the acting department, Anushka Sharma is a clear winner. She delivers her hilarious wisecracks with a straight face and does an equally good job emoting the pain of love lost. During the flashbacks, she looks every bit a strong, yet vulnerable girl. A special mention must be made of the costumes – from the traditional shalwar suits to the silver jhumkas – everything adds to the authenticity of the story. Diljit, who brings honesty to his role shines as a kohl-eyed musician who is transformed by love. Mehreen Pirzada doesn’t have so much to play with but she still makes an impact – I particularly liked her in the second half. The only let down is Suraj Sharma, who albeit brilliant in his Hollywood outings, just could not express himself in Phillauri. So much so that in the first half it feels like he pretty much has the same expression of bewilderment on his face.

Overall, Phillauri has more positives than negatives and despite its weak moments, it is a film you need to watch, especially if you like love stories. You will leave the theatres with a smile on your face!

Rating: 3/5

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INTERVIEW

‘My family means everything to me"

Jay Sean

by AYESHA BABAR ayesha@asian-standard.co.uk

Jay Sean’s first breakthrough was in 2003, when he started out with the Rishi Rich Project. The rest, as they say, is history. From being a part of the Asian Underground scene, here in Britain, to topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Jay Sean has done it all. The singer, who grew up in Southall, is now a musical force to reckon with. Ayesha Babar caught up with the singer on the day of the release of his brand new single, ‘Do You Love Me?’ Ayesha: I just heard the song a couple of hours ago, and have been grooving to it since. Such a fresh and fantastic track congratulations! You have once again worked with some of the biggest names in music to put this together and we hear that you have written the song yourself as well.

Tell us more.

Jay: Thank you so much! It feels incredible. The people who I have worked with on this particular song form a very successful production house called Rock Mafia and they have had such big hits. I was working with a super cool producer, Antonina Armato who is also a friend of mine and a super talent. We put the track together seeing what he does best and what I do best and blending it together. This is a pop, RnB, Dance Hall, New Jack Swing song. It’s kind of like a futuristic pop song and I hope people will really like it!

most people dream of and I am very grateful for that. I think sometimes when you are younger you don’t think about it that much but as you get older, I now have a kid and I am married, you do think: wow, what an incredible journey!’ I am still enjoying it all and I am very, very grateful for it!

You have had such a rollercoaster ride these past 15 years, do you ever get the chance to sit back and go: ‘woah, this has been my life!’?

You have been such an inspiration to so many young British Asian girls and boys who are passionate about making music their career.

They look up to you and they see you as someone who has been able to break the stereotype of what is an ‘acceptable’ profession according to the mainstream South Asian mindset, and has not only made a career out of it, but has done it so successfully. How does that make you feel?

It has been such a wonderful experience, an incredible journey.

I can’t believe it has been 15 years!

I have had more experiences than

All of the accolades that I have been given have made me very humble. If you see actors or singers or sports celebrities, I think they can only

be successful when they realise that the talent that they have is actually a gift. I am involved in a few causes which help me nurture this talent in others who are in a similar situation to what I was in, all those years ago when I was starting off. When young British Asian kids come up to me, and tell me that ‘we grew up thinking it was never going happen and you did it’, it is the most beautiful, humbling experience.

We live in the time of social media, where fans want to know every single thing about their favourite celebrities and icons and you are someone who often interacts with fans and yet you are still fiercely protective about your personal life.

How do you get the balance right?

I think it is quite simple – I just don’t post everything. To be honest, I think we are in a society where people feel the need to post every day and post everything that happens in their lives. From ‘I’m in the gym’ to ‘I’m

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only kind of ‘personal’ stuff that I put out. But if I am having a personal moment with my wife and my child, those are my sacred seconds, my sacred time that I get with my family because I am away from my family so much, then I prefer to live in the moment and just enjoy rather than remembering to take photos.

So many people don’t live in the moment anymore. They are too busy snapchatting and instragramming everything that they are not actually enjoying the moment. With me, I try and enjoy my family time. My family is everything to me.

Speaking of family, you are married to Thara Prashad, who is somewhat of a superwoman with all that she is involved in.

She is a lifestyle and fitness coach, manages you and looks after the family. And you have a beautiful daughter. Is your family your biggest support system?

Thara is incredible, she really is! I think sometimes she works much harder than I do, really. She has got so many things on her plate; she has got big dreams, big hopes to reach out to people and to help them.

Hundreds of people follow her and she often gets messages from them telling her that she has brought about a very positive change in their lives! I consider myself to be very lucky to not only have her as my wife but just to have her in my life. She still co-manages me and my career on top of everything else that she does so yes, she is really amazing.

That is probably the reason why I do not talk so much about her because her life is her life. I do not want people to see her as just my wife but as the brilliant person that she herself is!

My daughter, Ayva,

When young British Asian kids come up to me, and tell me that ‘we grew up thinking it was never going happen and you did it’, it is the most beautiful, humbling experience.

at work’ to ‘I’m having coffee’ to ‘I’m in my car’ to ‘I’m in traffic’, there is so much that people feel the need to post and share. I just don’t feel the need to do that! I am living my life and that is it! I post the things that I think my fans might find interesting, the things that they might find useful. My snapchat will be the only thing that will have me goofing around in the studio with my friends and usually that is the

is just the biggest joy of my life.

Being a dad has been the best thing I have ever done, above and beyond anything and everything else. I am really grateful for her.

Your videos usually get quite a lot of attention as they are all based on some kind of storytelling and acting! Have you ever thought about giving acting more time and attention, maybe as a side career or something?

Of course, so many times! There are opportunities and ventures that I will have a look at when I have a bit more time on my hands.

When can we hear from you next, after ‘Do you love me?’?

I have a lot of stuff in the pipeline but you know what, ‘Do you love me?’ has just come out today and I am going to savour that for a bit and then I will let everyone know what my next project will be!

Great speaking to you, Jay. Thank you for taking out the time for us on this manic day. All the best!

Thank you for speaking to me – it has been a pleasure!

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TECHNOLOGY

What’s new: Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

Along with the Galaxy S8 comes Samsung's new intelligent interface (or smart digital assistant) for the phone – Bixby.

This assistant’s USP is that is can recognise the context of your requests. For example, if you have just taken pictures, you can tell Bixby to make a folder without having to tell it what pictures as it guesses you are referring to the ones you have just taken, or the ones taken in a particular place, etc.

Samsung says the secret to this tech lies in “cognitive tolerance”, so that it understands the whole sentence you are saying, rather than just words – and if it does not understand it will ask you to clarify. You also no longer have to “call up” or “wake” the assistant as there is a dedicated Bixby button on the side of the handsets.

UK pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 have openedand will remain until April 19 on Samsung.com/uk, as well as from select operators and retailers including EE, Sky Mobile, and Tesco Mobile. Anyone who pre-orders the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will receive the handsets from April 20, subject to the usual stock availability.

Following the Samsung Note 7 debacle, and the company’s corporate governance furore a lot is at stake for Samsung with the launch of their new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ The Korean brand may breathe easy as reviews have been fairly positive on their latest handsets.

The design does appear sleeker than the S7 with the rounded edges of the handset making the phone feel smaller in the hand but the obvious difference is in the screen. The glass has been upgraded to Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Doing away with as much bezel as possible, Samsung has squeezed a 5.8-in screen onto the 148.9 x 68.1 x 8mm 155g Galaxy S8 and a 6.2in screen onto the larger 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm, 173g Galaxy S8+. The aim of the bezel being pushed outwards is again to make the Galaxy S8 feel smaller yet offer a big-screen viewing experience.

The home button has also been made invisible which adds to the appeal along with putting the fingerprint sensors on the back.

Performance wise, both phones operate on Android 7.0 have a top-of-the-range 10nm, octacore, 64-bit processor – the exact flavour will depend on the market and mobile operators. You get 4GB of RAM, 64GB memory, which is also expandable via MicroSD up to 256GB. Battery power is 3,000mAh in the Galaxy S8 and 3,500mAh in the "Plus".

crown with its 4K HDR Xperia XZ Premium.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ full release date will then be on April 28 in UK and Europe and is expected to cost around £689 for the Galaxy S8 while the Galaxy S8+ will retail at £779

In terms of Camera both versions of the phone’s rear camera is a dual pixel 12MP (F1.7) that takes three images at a time to take data from each and produce the best possible image. The front camera is an 8MP (F1.7) with smart autofocus and facial recognition.

The screen resolution is also impressive with a Quad HD+ the S8 hits 2960x1440, 570ppi on its 5.8-in, while the S8+ manages 2960 x 1440, 529ppi on its 6.2-in display. Because of this extra space, the screens of the Galaxy S8s can morph from a 16:9 ratio to an 18:5:9 “Infinity” view, much like the LG G6 with its “FullVision” 18:9 screen ratio.

This of course means Sony currently retains the resolution

New Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+

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TECHNOLOGY INTERVIEW

New camera feature on Facebook….Is Facebook going the snapchat way?

This week on iOS and Android, Facebook launched their new in-app camera. Check it out by tapping on the camera icon on the top left corner of the Facebook app or swipe right from News Feed. The Facebook camera has dozens of effects like masks, frames and interactive filters that you can apply to

your photos and videos. Reactive effects let you interact with dynamic objects — like falling snow — and style effects apply an artistic filter to your video in real time, letting you turn your everyday selfie into a Picassostyle work of art.

Well, Facebook have gone one step further by partnering up with brands to create masks for upcoming movies Alien: Covenant, Despicable Me 3, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Power Rangers, Smurfs: The Lost Village and Wonder Woman.

Sound similar to another social media platform?

Why not check it out and tell us what you think?

New Facebook in-app camera feature

App film masks

Google brings Wi-Fi router to the UK, costing £129 Google Wi-Fi will also come with an app to control it. The app allows home-owners to see which devices are connected to each Wi-Fi point and also has parental control features built in.

From April 6, Google will be bringing its, home router to the UK. Google Wi-Fi will go on sale and will cost £129 for one device, with packs of two costing £229.

The device is meant to make Wi-Fi available "like a sprinkler system rather than a firehose".

To do this, it has been created to use mesh networking Wi-Fi. The protocol works by spreading out the wireless connection across a number of devices to create a wider coverage pattern.

A Google Wi-Fi unit is able to connect to other Google Wi-Fi devices and increase the wireless broadcasting range across the space it is placed in.

Google Wi-Fi home router Google claims the device gives "consistently strong coverage" across a space. "Traditionally WiFi routers haven’t always been built to support the increasing number of devices we use or high

bandwidth activities like gaming or watching video," it said in a blog post.

The firm says for smaller homes one of its Wi-Fi points

will be appropriate whereas "medium to large" homes may need two. Homes with thicker walls may need to have more access points than those with thin ones.

Within the app, it is possible to 'pause' the Wi-Fi connection for certain users. Google says it is ideal for stopping children's connections "when it’s time to come to the dinner table".

The Google Wi-Fi device will be sold from the Google Store and also Dixons, Argos, Maplin, John Lewis and Amazon.

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TRAVEL

Finland declared one of the top countries in the world for 2017 by Lonely Planet

Koli National Park, Finland

by STAFF REPORTER newsdesk@asian-standard.co.uk

Finland has been named one of the top countries in the world for travellers in 2017. The country receives the accolade in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017, the highly anticipated collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the year ahead.

The bestselling, inspirational travel yearbook from the world’s leading travel authority highlights the top ten countries, cities, regions and best value destinations that Lonely Planet’s experts recommend travellers experience in 2017.

Finland earned the award thanks to the host of events planned in every region to celebrate the country’s centenary of independence. The book highlights that travellers can “expect everything, from al fresco concerts and communal culinary experiences to sauna evenings and vintagetravel-poster exhibitions….”

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Finnish Blueberries Events throughout the year will be designed to bring locals and visitors together and discover the expansive Finnish nature. Finland will be hosting Nature Days inviting people to explore the surrounding landscape and take advantage of the adundant harvest. Activities include foraging for wild mushrooms and berries and rambling through the vast woodland areas.

To further honour the country’s close relationship with nature, Finland has nominated Hossa in eastern Finland to be the country’s newest national park. Hossa, which lies in Suomussalmi in the Kainuu region, will become the country’s largest

Media Coordinator, Visit Finland. “We look forward to welcoming a host of visitors to join the events throughout the country as we celebrate 100 years of independence together.”

Tom Hall, Lonely Planet’s Editorial Director, explained, “We included Finland in this year’s list of top ten countries, because it deserves to be recognised on the global stage. With a host of centenary events coming up, a new national park, a fascinating food scene and wonderfully magnetic landscapes, the country has something for everyone.”

Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square

Images by Visit Finland

Top 10 countries in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017:

Helsinki Senate Square

1. Canada 2. Colombia 3. Finland 4. Dominica 5. Nepal 6. Bermuda 7. Mongolia 8. Oman 9. Myanmar 10. Ethiopia

national park. The total area of the new national park is roughly 11,000 hectares and is part of the Natura 2000 network of nature conservation areas in the European Union.

Winter sports enthusiasts can join the centenary celebrations at the World Nordic Ski Championships in Lahti. The events take place from 22th February to 5th March and see 700 athletes from 60 different countries compete in 21 events and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators.

The brand new Moomin Museum will open in the City of Tampere on 9th May 2017, housed in the newly renovated and expanded Tampere Hall. The Moomin Museum will host over 2,000 pieces in its collection and will have a reading room with Tove Jansson’s books in 51 languages, a space dedicated for children, a new restaurant and shopping facilities.

Leuku Muonio Finland

Snow boarding in Lapland

Sauna, Finland

Hut Fire in Lapland, Finland

The culmination of the festivities will take place on 26th August when Helsinki celebrates 100 days ‘til 100 with a feast together in the capital.

Visitors are invited to join the table with local businesses, associations and residents as they share customs and celebrate this monumental anniversary.

“We are thrilled Finland has been recognised in these prestigious awards,” said Eva Kiviranta, PR and

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The science of gossip: four ways to make it less toxic

by JERRY COLE Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University

Gossip gets a bad rap. There’s no doubt that the act of gossiping about someone can sometimes be damaging and negative. But there is such a thing as “good gossip” and the very act of gossiping can actually help the way we interact with each other. If we follow some simple steps we can take part in gossip without it ending in tears.

Gossip is defined as talking about and evaluating someone when they aren’t there. But we can use gossip to learn about the rules of behaviour in social groups and get closer to each other. It helps us do this by letting us learn important information without the need to actually talk to every group member.

So gossiping is efficient and those who gossip can use this social currency to gain positions of power.

But being a gossip also has a dark side.

Gossips are generally viewed as unlikeable, untrustworthy and weak.

Even children as young as nine regard those who spread information about other people as less likeable and less deserving of rewards. There is also evidence that gossiping may make us feel bad about ourselves, regardless of whether what we have said is nasty or nice. And, of course, there are the consequences for the person you have

gossiped about, who may suffer psychologically if they find out they were the target of gossip.

Although the research on the group benefits of gossip suggests we need to keep gossiping, we need to do so with the potential negative effects in mind. So how do we keep gossiping without creating a toxic social atmosphere?

Keep it secret There are clear negative consequences if you learn that you have been the target of gossip. Those who know they have been gossiped about at work, for example, experience less physical and psychological well-being. When we learn about social rules through gossip, we are learning about what rules we should follow, but also about what actions we should avoid if we want to be a valued member of our group. The advantage of learning about group transgressions in this way is that we do not have to have an awkward confrontation with the person who has transgressed. If we want gossip to oil the wheels of social interaction, but not cause conflict and upset, we need to be discrete.

Make it useful Although there is plenty of evidence that we dislike those who gossip frequently, this depends on the perceived motive of the gossiper. If the listener feels that

you are attempting to help the group when you share the gossip, they can be much more forgiving. For example, in a study where a gossiper shared information about a cheating student, they were only disliked where they were sharing this information for selfish reasons.

Where they expressed the gossip in a way which focused on fairness for the whole student group, it was the cheater who was disliked, not the gossiper.

gossiper also risks being “found out” by their listeners. People can employ sophisticated strategies – including comparing the information they gain to existing knowledge – to protect themselves from being influenced by malicious gossip.

Connect with your listener

Do not tell lies

Effective gossip is not just about what you say, or about whom. It is also about how you say it. Of course, you can make the benefits of the gossip clear to your listener by clearly explaining why you have shared the information. But sharing particularly emotional reactions to the information may help you to connect with your listener and avoid negative reactions.

When we share emotional reactions to others with someone, they feel closer to us, especially when they agree with the reaction we share. Sharing how you feel may encourage the listener to react more favourably to your gossiping behaviour.

Gossip which is not true does not offer the same social learning benefits as that which is true. False gossip risks conflict and upset to the target of gossip but this action is not justified by benefits to the group, so the gossiper may feel worse about spreading information they know to be false that they usually would when communicating gossip. The

So the next time you need to share some gossip stop and ask yourself whether the information will stay secret from the person you’re talking about and whether it is useful. And do not be afraid to share your emotions with your listener. This way you can hopefully engage in “good gossip” and reap the social rewards which come with it.

Ensuring that gossip is useful can also help to alleviate the negative feelings gossipers have when they share gossip. In a study where a participant saw another person cheating, it made the participant uncomfortable knowing about the cheat. But they felt better when they were able to warn the other participants about the cheat’s bad behaviour.

This article originally appeared in The Conversation

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Article 50 triggered: Reactions

by ITRAT BASHIR itrat@asian-standard.co.uk

Wednesday 29, March 2017 is a date that will be talked about for many years to come and will no doubt make its way into history books, for it was the day, Britain’s prime minister Theresa May told parliament that it was a “historic moment” and that “there can be no turning back” If you don’t know what we’re referring to, then where have you been?

UK officially delivered the letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, giving formal notice of Brexit, on this day and reactions have been mixed.

The official letter marks the beginning of two years of talks and negotiations, however, whether Brexit will be good for the UK or not, is yet to be seen.

In a statement at the House of Commons on the same day Article 50 was triggered the

prime minister told MPs the government "will ensure that workers' rights are fully protected and maintained" and that "we will pursue a bold and ambitious free trade agreement with the European Union that allows for the freest possible trade in goods and services between Britain and the EU's member states".

Acknowledging it was "a day of celebration for some and disappointment for others", Ms May concluded by appealing for unity and for building a Britain "our children and grandchildren are proud to call home".

From Brussels, Mr Donald Tusk, President of the European Council on receiving the letter said at a press conference that Brexit was a "lose-lose situation" for both Britain and the EU, stressing that the bloc's principle aim in the negotiations would be "damage control".

He told reporters: "There is no reason to pretend that this is a happy day, neither in Brussels nor in London.

"After all most Europeans,

Theresa May officially triggers Women article in faith 50

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POLITICS Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Opposition "The British people made the decision to leave the European Union and Labour respects that decision. The next steps along this journey are the most crucial. "…It would be a national failure of historic proportions if the prime minister came back from Brussels without having secured protection for jobs and living standards, so we will use every parliamentary

opportunity to ensure the government are held to account at every stage of the negotiations."

Angus Robertson, SNP Westminster Leader "It is important for everybody to remember on this day that in the referendum on the European Union, the people of Scotland voted by 62% to remain in the European Union. Every single local government area in the country voted to remain in the European

Donald Tusk given letter formally triggering article 50 Women in faith including almost half the British voters, wish that we would stay together not drift apart."

Mr Tusk had also tweeted a photograph of the history defining moment the missive, hand signed

by Theresa May, was served saying Britain had finally "delivered" on Brexit.

The visibly emotional EU chief signed off with a message for Britain, telling reporters: "What can I add to this? We already miss you. Thank you and goodbye."

wanted to have their say and the prime minister was on her feet for almost three hours answering questions from 113 backbenchers.

The mood was somewhat emotional at the House of Commons the day article 50 was triggered too.

As expected, MPs from all sides

Here is what politicians and business leaders had to say about UK’s official letter for departure from European Union.

Union."

Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat Leader "Our children and grandchildren will judge all of us for our actions during these times. I am determined to be able to look my children in the eye and say that I did everything to prevent this calamity that the prime minister has today chosen."

Anna Soubry, Conservative "The prime minister has made it very clear that immigration is her No.1 priority, and that as a result we cannot accept the free movement of people and therefore we cannot remain a member of the single market. But that may change in the next two years."

Hilary Benn, Chair, Exiting the EU committee "…How will the prime minister ensure there is sufficient time to reach the agreement to provide tariff and barrier-free trade and access to the European market for our services that she has promised Britain's businesses she will bring back from the negotiations?"

Ed Miliband, Labour "The prime minister is right to say in her statement that the eventual deal must work for the 48% as well as the 52%, because whether we were remainers or leavers, we will live in the same country together after Brexit."

Lord Sugar Tweeted:

Opposition leader, Women Jeremy Corbyn in faith

“When the true impact of Brexit hits. Those who voted for it will not blame themselves for the mess but will blame gov for poor negotiation.”

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According to a Dutch bank Brexit could increase fruit and vegetable prices in UK

by BUSINESS REPORTER

business@asian-standard.co.uk

The EU provided 71 per cent of Britain’s food and agriculture imports in 2016 A Dutch bank is arguing that leaving the European Union could make it harder for British people to follow a healthy diet, due to a possible increase in fruit and vegetable prices.

Analysts at Rabobank, in a report published this week, explain that the UK’s self-sufficiency for fruit and vegetables is estimated to be less than 40 per cent making its food and agriculture sector highly sensitive to trade deals.

They say that "in the protectionist scenario" of a hard Brexit, EU suppliers could face a significant hurdle when exporting to the UK, which could mean that shoppers have to splash out more cash to buy fresh fruit and veg.

Rabobank says that the UK could be hit with a 5 to 10 per cent import tariff for flowers and a 15 to 20 per cent tariff for fruit and vegetables after Brexit.

“This tariff will most likely result in a similar increase in domestic prices, negatively impacting consumption,” according to the report.

Goods coming from the Netherlands

and Spain will be most impacted, according to the analysts. Together goods from those countries represent 65 per cent of EU imports into the UK. Rabobank also said that the EU provided 71 per cent of Britain’s food and agriculture imports in 2016. The largest category was animal protein,

followed by fruit, vegetables and flowers, and consumer foods.

Healthy-eating Brits were already dealt a blow this year when poor harvests in parts of Southern Europe led to higher prices for vegetables. Some supermarkets even implemented temporary

quotas on things like lettuces and broccoli as a result of a supply shortage.

The analysts at Rabobank said that in light of Brexit, it is now up to the Government to ensure that demand for goods from abroad is met.

New financial year, new changes to finances

by BUSINESS REPORTER business@asian-standard.co.uk

budget, as purchasing a new car will mean you will now also need to pay vehicle excise duty on the car, regardless of previously exempt low CO2 emitting car.

We are now officially into the new financial year and there are some important changes the new financial year brings.

Gas and electricity pre-payment users there’s good news for you as there could be a saving of £80 a year for you thanks to a new rate cap.

Good news for workers, as minimum wage will now go up for adults over 25 from £7.20 to £7.50

However, whilst there may be a benefit for some on fuel bills, water bills are likely to see a rise by 2 per cent on average in England and Wales.

Being healthy will be all the more important now, as prescriptions will go up from £8.40 to £8.60 If you’re a car connoisseur you might want to top your spending

Finally, some of you may already know that TV licences have also gone up from £145.50 to £147 per year.

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Chancellor Hammond leading UK trade mission to India

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quitting the 28-nation bloc.

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The UK has started looking to establish new trade deals with non-EU nations over the coming years, although it cannot sign them while still a member of the bloc.

Chancellor Philip Hammond will lead a business delegation to India next week to drum up trade as the UK begins the process of leaving the EU. The Chancellor will be joined by international trade minister Mark Garnier and Bank of England governor Mark Carney for the talks in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Mr Hammond said boosting trade and investment "beyond the borders of Europe" was more important than ever.

He said it was vital to make links with "the world's most vibrant economies".

Last week Prime Minister Theresa May formally activated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, starting a two-year countdown for

As well as Mr Garnier, Mr Carney and Commercial Secretary Baroness Neville-Rolfe, the Treasury said the trade mission includes some of the UK's most experienced leaders in financial services and financial technology.

Mr Hammond said: "The UK is perfectly placed to be India's financial partner of choice, helping it to raise the finance needed for its continued rapid growth and my message will be 'make in India, finance in the UK'.

"Our innovative markets have helped support the development of whole new product classes such as masala bonds that will support India's transformation."

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Money Talk

with our finance expert

Shabab Gulfraz

Its finally happened -Article 50 has been triggered It has been some nine months since the results to the Brexit vote were announced, and the Prime Minister finally triggered Article 50. She said in the commons, “The Article 50 process is now underway... In accordance with the wishes of the people, the United Kingdom is leaving the EU...”

is after membership of forty four years, which means there is a considerable amount of work to be done before the UK is formally out of the EU. I guess what is important to me as someone in the financial industry is that Britain remains the financial hub as it currently is in Europe.

Overall it is a sombre days for those that wish to remain in the UK, and those that want to leave. The truth is we do not know what to expect in the next two years; however at least we as a nation now know that Brexit will be a reality, and that we will be leaving on 29 March 2019. There is now no way to stop Brexit, and as the Prime Minister said, she was acting upon the democratic will of the people.

I also see quite a lot of benefits that the EU has brought to the UK, such as equality of pay, discrimination legislation etc. that has positively contributed to our society in the UK, which personally I would like to see remain, and hopefully improved upon.

Although two years sounds like a long period of time, it appears it is going to be a slow and drawn out process that will take some months before it is likely that negotiations will start. In reality Article 50 has not been triggered by any nation before; therefore in reality there is no expectation of how the process will follow in the next two years.

With reference to markets I was expecting some turbulence in the markets, nevertheless surprisingly the markets behaved themselves, and the pound actually rose against the euro. I guess the markets were aware that it was for certain that Article 50 would be triggered; therefore the level of uncertainty within the markets was quite low. Now that the UK is leaving there is some certainty within the markets that Britain will leave the EU and a date has been set.

I guess one of the things I agree with since last June is that the UK should no longer be defined by the vote we cast, but instead concentrate on being determined to being successful after leaving the EU. We decided to leave therefore now is not the time to moan or groan about the result as has been the case in the press/parliament over the last nine months, but

As a nation there are certain things that will be of more importance to us that need to be agreed beforehand. I agree with what the Prime Minister is trying to do by agreeing the divorce deal as well as future arrangements in parallel – within the period of two years.

This I think is a sensible move on her part as it means we will be in a stronger negotiating position.

instead the focus should now be on getting the best result for the UK.

So what are the implications of Article 50 being triggered? Well

the UK now has two years to formally leave the EU block. This

I guess only time will tell if Article 50 will be a smooth transition for Britain and the EU, or whether matters become more entangled with fuelled tensions on both side.

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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 including financial, insurance, property and construction.

Noisy Neighbours

At one point or another, the unfortunate amongst us, have had to put up with noisy neighbours. In the case of Cocking -v- Eacott , the noisy neighbour in question was a pet terrier dog owned by Miss Eacott. Miss Eacott’s neighbours, Mr & Mrs Cocking, complained about the excessive barking of her dog and brought a claim for nuisance against both her and her mother, Mrs Eacott. Although Miss Eacott occupied the property it was owned by her mother and Miss Eacott only had a bare licence to live there (a bare licence is when a Licensor grants a Licencee permission to enter onto his land but the licence can be terminated at anytime). Mrs Eacott paid all of the bills and maintained the property and her daughter did not pay any rent.

Normally, landlords are not liable for their tenant’s nuisance and instead it is the occupier of the property who is responsible even if they did not directly cause it. The reason is because the occupier is in control and possession of the property. Mrs Eacott therefore defended the claim on the basis that she was not liable for the nuisance committed by her daughter who she said was a tenant and she claimed she was not personally involved in the alleged incidents and that she was actually estranged from her daughter. Mrs Eacott had served a Notice to Quit on her daughter and obtained a Possession Order but she did not enforce that Order.

At the original trial, the Judge found that Mrs Eacott was liable in nuisance to the Cockings even though she did not occupy the property because she was aware of that nuisance and had failed to take reasonable steps to abate it and as she had done

nothing about it she herself became liable for it with the actual creator of the nuisance. Mrs Eacott appealed against that decision.

The main issue which the Court of Appeal had to decide was whether the Judge at First Instance had been right in law to hold Mrs Eacott liable for the nuisance when she had been the Licensor of the property but had not actually resided there. The

Court found that the Judge was correct in regarding Mrs Eacott as an “occupier” of the property as she was both in possession and in control of the property throughout her daughter’s residence as her daughter did not have a formal tenancy agreement but instead only a licence to occupy the property. Mrs Eacott had been in possession and control of the property throughout her daughter’s residence and she had

the ability to abate the nuisance but she had chosen not to do so.

Mrs Eacott’s appeal was therefore dismissed and she and her daughter were both ordered to pay damages to the Cockings as well as their legal costs.

If you are involved in any property dispute and require assistance then please contact Luke Patel at Blacks Solicitors on 0113 227 9316 or email him at “LPatel@lawblacks.com”.

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Swetta Jumaani

Swetta Jumaani is one of India’s leading Numerologists. Her journey

into numerology has been interesting. She is often asked, “What’s in a name?” and says that as far as we, the Jumaanies are concerned there is a lot (Read: everything). The number game now has a new meaning, to be Number 1 you have to now get the numbers in your Name right. Swetta tells us that each alphabet of your name has a certain value, and the sum total of this should be in harmony with your date of birth to have a smoother sailing in life.

This necessitates one to know more about the study of numbers. Study of numbers is best known as numerology. It is an ancient science, which was practiced by Hindus, Chaldeans, Hebrews, Egyptians etc.

In those days this science was handed down from generation to generation and kept as a secret from the general people.

Slowly it lost its significance and came to be regarded as a superstition. It was only in the last century that this science came to be documented in a scientific manner and it was only in the last few years that the general interest in numerology has been re-kindled thanks to Swetta’s father Bansilal M Jumaani.

It was in the late sixties and early seventies that Swetta’s father started dabbling in numerology as a hobby, soon this hobby turned into a passion, the turning point in his career came when he managed to get a message across to a famous filmstar who had been jailed “I told them if they brought up the case for hearing on a particular day, he would be able to walk free.

They heeded my advice and the rest is history.

Swetta now writes exclusively for Asian Standard, giving you an insight into the world of numerology each week. You can always follow her on Twitter to learn more. @swetta_jumaani

The Highly Versatile No 5 People born on the 5h, 14th, 23rd in any month are termed as Number 5 people, ruled by the planet Mercury, and their lucky Numbers are 5, as people born on the 5h, 14th, 23rd. Gemini’s and Virgos are ruled by number 5 too.

COMMENTS: Number 5 people {Mercury}: Mercury {Buddh} is the fastest of all the planets, known to be the planet of speed, communication, versatility and knowledge {Buddhi}.

Speaking of travel, the first man to step on the Moon was a No 5, Neil Armstrong, and an Aviator who was born on 5th August!

Mercury is also known to be the

planet of communication. Himesh Reshammiya is a number 5 too; a believer in numerology, his name with the extra ‘M’ in Reshammiya was added in order to bring his name on Number 5. and versatility is seen clearly, as he had forayed as a T V Serial producer, to music director, singer, actor, film producer!

They recover from the best of blows; nothing seems to affect them for long; Like Mercury, found in a thermometer, when disintegrated, has the ability to join back, the best part being that it does not show it has been hit, as you wont see a mark on it.

No wonder Abhishek Bachchan, {5th February} a Number 5 person had been able to withstand so

many setbacks. {13 flops, his 14th [14=5] film was his first hit} Anyone else would have been broken long back!!!

They crave for excitement.

If they are good, they remain so; but if they are bad, all the preaching in the world cannot reform them.

Their greatest drawback is that they exhaust their nervous system to such an extent that they fall victims to nervous breakdowns of the worst kind, and under any mental tension, they become irritable and short tempered.

Football Legend, Pele is a No 5 too {23/10} whose game included speed and dare-devilry too!

Aamir Khan {March 14} is a classic example of a Number 5 who craves for versatility, which is evident from the fact that he likes to accept different kind of roles, and plays a different ‘avtaar’ in every film. His remarriage happened in his 41st [41=5] year, as well as Abhishek who married in his 32nd [32=5] year, as predicted, in both cases.

In fact 5 played a very important role in Aamir Khan’s career; his Debut, ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ added to 41 {5}, Oscar Nominee, Blockbuster ‘Lagaan’ added to 14, Bollywood’s highest grosser, ‘3 Idiots’ added to 5 and proved path breaking even for producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra {5/09} who is also a No 5! The heroine, Kareena Kapoor {21/09} is a Virgo {Ruler, #

5, Mercury} too.

Then ‘Delhi Belly’ & ‘Dhobi Ghat’ also added to No 32 {5}.

Aamir and fellow # 5, Kajol {05/08} shared great chemistry in Fanaa; pity then that no other producer sensed the chemistry.

Numerology helps but Hard Work is must.

Success is a blend of good fortune and hard work.

GOD BLESS WITH REGARDS, SWETTA JUMAANI swettajumaani@rediffmail.com www.jumaani.com

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First UK customer takes delivery of new Electric E-UP! The new car was handed over recently, as Volkswagen ramps up production of the new e-up! in its ongoing commitment to maintaining its status as a leader in electric and hybrid-engined cars.

Controls for the radio and access to the smartphone’s music library are other key functions of ‘Maps + More’, and again the handwriting technology makes the interface system seamless. Information about the e-up!’s electricity consumption and remaining battery life can also be viewed with ease.

The customer, John Back, said: “I’m very pleased with my new e-up!. It’s a lovely vehicle to drive.

My daughter has a High up! and I was suitably impressed with its comfort and ride and that carries over to the e-up!. It suits my lifestyle and needs – it’s ideal for island use.”

Clever packaging and advanced technology make the new e-up! one of the most flexible electric cars for city and extra-urban use too.

A top speed of 80 mph is achieved thanks to its advanced 60 kW electric motor, which has a range of up to 99 miles*.

The substantially revised e-up! features revised interior and exterior styling, plus an advanced new infotainment system. The first examples of this next generation of electric city car are available to order at Volkswagen Retailers nationwide, and are on sale at £25,280 (RRP OTR) before the government’s plug-in Car Grant of £4,500 is applied.

The new e-up! intelligently provides the technology to revolutionise commuting. The zero emission Volkswagen can be charged overnight and with consideration to that generous range, a lengthy commute can be completed with ease. The car’s diminutive proportions add to its suitability and ease-of-use in typically tight commuter traffic.

And the single-ratio gearbox,

A clever element of ‘Maps + More’ is the Think Blue. Trainer. This is a system that shows the driver how they can improve their driving to make it more economical.

which is optimised for minimum friction, makes driving in traffic easy and noticeably quiet.

The e-up!’s lithium-ion battery is rated at 374 volts and 18.7 kWh. It can be fully charged from a standard household plug in nine hours, and that time that can be reduced to six hours if an optional 3.6 kWh wall box for home garage use is purchased. Two charging cables, for regular and fast charging, are included, and when connected to a fast charge point the e-up!’s battery is 80 per cent replenished in just 30 minutes.

The battery is made up of 204 cells and is located under the front and rear seats to increase boot space and to provide optimum safety in the event of an accident.

For peace of mind, the battery comes with an eight-year or 99,360-mile guarantee.

And it’s that battery cell pack and electric motor that provide plenty of entertainment in the e-up!

The car’s near-instant 210 Nm of torque under acceleration gives it a crisp and responsive level of

performance. The 0–62 mph time is 12.4 seconds.

When the driver is behind the wheel, it’s not just the performance that excites: in line with the rest of the up! range the e-up!’s infotainment system has been thoroughly updated. Instead of docking a separate console into the dash of the e-up!, as was the case with the previous version, the revised car uses the customer’s own smartphone. The phone is simply clicked into the dashpad docking station and then, when Volkswagen’s ‘Maps + More’ app is selected, the full infotainment options become available.

‘Maps + More’ is a comprehensive app that includes satellite navigation and a whole variety of other features. The satellite navigation provides a 2D or a 3D route display. Also included in ‘Maps + More’ is a function to enable the driver to search through their phone contacts using handwriting recognition, and they can then make a hands-free call via a Bluetooth connection.

Building on the electric powertrain and the advanced smartphone connectivity, the e-up! is packed with other features that set it apart from its rivals. The complete up! range features big car technology as standard including, as a minimum, anti-lock braking, electric front windows, Composition radio and power steering. The e-up! goes a few steps further, starting with stylish 15-inch ‘Tezzle’ alloy wheels that are fitted with low rolling resistance tyres.

Electronic air conditioning brings comfort, while convenience is underlined thanks to the heated front windscreen and a rain sensor that operates the windscreen wipers automatically. Rear parking sensors reduce the potential for car park bumps, while cruise control makes for a relaxed drive.

The e-up! is joined by the e-Golf in Volkswagen’s all-electric line-up and both cars share bright ‘C’ signature LED daytime running lights. Both cars also have a blue and chrome strip below the bonnet lip. This echoes the red strip that has been a feature of the iconic Golf GTI since the 1970s, and the petrol-electric hybrid Golf GTE and Passat GTE models also share the blue and chrome look.

SsangYong unveil Flagship SUV at the Seoul Motor Show SsangYong Motor Company unveil its new Y400 (project name) large SUV and flagship model at the Seoul Motor Show.

The new car embodies the robust and dynamic SUV styling seen in the LIV-2 concept shown at the Paris motor show in September 2016, and blends drivability with high levels of safety. With a front mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and 4x4, Y400 will be a classleading contender. It will offer excellent driving characteristics on and off-road, balanced weight distribution, great towing capability and NVH performance.

Constructed using a Quad-Frame body structure using 1.5Gpa gigasteel - a world first, it also features 63% advanced high strength steel (AHSS) to create greatly improved body strength while reducing weight.

The Y400 is 4,850mm long, 1,920mm wide, 1,800mm high, and has a 2,865mm wheelbase. It will be powered by both petrol and new clean-burning diesel engines.

The car will go on sale in Korea during the first half of this year, and internationally before the end of 2017.

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Fiat launches limited edition 500-60th, to celebrate 60th anniversary of original Fiat 500 Fiat is launching a special edition 500 convertible, to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic global bestseller.

piping, ivory leather gear knob, bespoke floor mats and 50060th kickplates.

This special edition comes with a grey fabric roof and Dolcevita bi-colour paintwork, combining tri-coat white for the body of the car and pastel ivory for the bonnet and pillars. Chrome mirror covers and special 16-inch alloy wheels, with white diamond finish, complete the look and pay homage to the styling cues of the original Fiat 500. It will be badged with vintage Fiat logos and a bespoke 500-60th icon, with the red ‘6’ and ‘0’ incorporated into the last two figures of the 500 logo.

Inside, a bordeaux vinyl dashboard and vintage Fiat logo clad steering wheel complement the retro inspired ivory leather seats, with contrasting bordeaux

built will be completed with an individually numbered limited edition plate and certificate of authenticity.

While the styling pays tribute to the original 500, its standard technology remains up-to-date with a multi-function steering wheel, 7-inch HD Uconnect™ Radio Live touchscreen system with Bluetooth, satellite navigation and USB and AUX IN ports, rain and dusk sensors, cruise control, automatic climate control, fog lights and rear parking sensors.

Bringing the 500-60th bangup-to-date, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ are both now available as standard. They enable access to smartphone applications directly from the 7-inch screen of the Uconnect™ system, integrated in the central console.

The 500-60th is available with a

The launch of the 500-60th forms part of the Fiat 500’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

“Forever Young” will celebrate Fiat 500 models from the past and present.

choice of three petrol engines; the 1.2-litre 69hp and the 0.9-litre TwinAir with 85hp, both available with a manual or Dualogic gearbox, and the 0.9-litre TwinAir with 105hp. The 0.9-litre TwinAir with 85hp and Dualogic gearbox, emits just 88g/km CO2, while returning 74.3mpg on the

combined cycle.

Having set trends worldwide in lifestyle, fashion and art, more than six million Fiat 500s have been sold globally in the past six decades. Just 250 units of this model will make their way to the UK, and the first 60 units

The Fiat 500 has influenced fashion, society and behaviours and become a genuine trendsetter. Fans can get involved by taking an online tour of the era the 500 was born at www.500foreveryoung. fiatpress.com, looking back at the “500-mania”, art, and advertising that helped to shape the icon. The Fiat 500-60th is now on sale with a starting price of £19,240 OTR, with first deliveries taking place from 4th July.

The car about to be clobbered with 25 times the tax Analysis by What Car? has shown that the cost of taxing a car purchased after 1 April 2017 could be up to 25 times more, with even some of the most environmentally friendly plugin hybrids commanding sharp tax increases.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volvo XC90 T8 and Audi Q7 E-tron will also jump from zero to as much as £1,000.

On the up side, the Audi, Mitsubishi and Volvo remain eligible for a government grant of £2,500 thanks to their low CO2 emissions of less than 75g/km, and if buyers order before the tax hike they could save almost half as much again.

It’s conventional hybrids such as the Lexus GS300h and RX450h that will be hit hardest, however. These have traditionally been an attractive option for those seeking a luxury car with small-car emissions, because under the outgoing legislation, the GS300h and RX450h cost owners as little as £40 to tax over three years. But under the new rules, that increases to £1,030.

Under the new legislation, only zero-emissions cars costing less than £40,000 will be free to tax, but buyers still have a few days to make significant savings by purchasing before the 1 April deadline, using the new What Car? New Car Buyer Marketplace, which lets people compare discounts from dealers in their area.

In the case of the GS300h hybrid, the near-£1000 hike in the three-year

Motorists who flocked to buy one of Britain’s top sellers in the first months of 2017 are also likely to have avoided a hefty tax premium and could still do so if they move quickly. Six of 2017’s top 10 sellers are among the highest risers.

Certain derivatives of the Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Nissan Qashqai, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A3 and BMW 3-Series will command an extra tax bill of between £400 and £1,000 over three years.

tax bill is made up of a £150 firstyear rate based on its CO2 emissions, followed by two subsequent payments of the new hybrid flat rate of £130 per

year, which applies to all vehicles with emissions above 0g/km CO2.

In addition, all vehicles that cost more

than £40,000 are subject to a further £310 a year charge between years two and six. As a result, three-year tax bills on the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid,

What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford said: “The new tax laws are designed to increase the advantage of running a zero emissions car, but they make things much more complicated and push up the price of many ‘bread and butter’ models.

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British Asian footballer Neil Taylor is facing the possibility of more than a one-game ban for his red card against the Republic of Ireland.

Taylor, 28, will sit out the World Cup qualifier in Serbia on 11 June after being sent off for the challenge that broke the leg of Republic captain Seamus Coleman in a 0-0 draw.

The 28-year-old Everton full-back underwent surgery for his injuries and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The suspension could increase to three games if Fifa reviews the incident once it receives the referee’s report.

Gareth Bale will also miss the Serbia game after being booked on Friday.

It was the Real Madrid forward’s second yellow card of the

qualification campaign.

Republic boss Martin O’Neill, said the tackles by Taylor and Bale - on John O’Shea - were “very, very poor”.

And Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny told the Irish Times the tackle by Taylor was “horrific”.

"I thought it was a horrific tackle, a compound fracture, of the Irish captain. It's a very, very bad blow for Séamus Coleman," Mr Kenny said.

“I hope the surgeons can mend that in a way that he can continue to play again, which is obviously a great challenge for him.

"It's not usual to find that level of ferocity in tackles in the beautiful game these days, so good luck to Séamus in his recovery."

O’Shea needed stitches after he was tackled by Bale in the second half of Friday’s game, which left Wales four points behind the Republic and Serbia with five matches left.

Wales boss Chris Coleman defended his players, and said Bale did not even think the challenge on O’Shea merited a booking.

Wales international Taylor, who

Neil Taylor could face a lengthy change

Neil Taylor broke Séamus Coleman’s leg.

recently signed a four and a half year deal with Aston Villa, has an English father and Indian mother.

I thought it was a horrific tackle, a compound fracture, of the Irish captain. It's a very, very bad blow for Séamus Coleman.

I hope the surgeons can mend that in a way that he can continue to play again, which is obviously a great challenge for him.

It's not usual to find that level of ferocity in tackles in the beautiful game these days, so good luck to Séamus in his recovery.

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segregation and there may be issues if we’re in a different division next year with TV gantries and alike - I’m not saying we’re going to get there - but we can’t sell a space where fans may not be able to sit going forward.

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Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle has urged fans to purchase their 2017/18 season cards early to beat the “stampede” for the tickets.

“So 17,000 - I think we’ll absolutely hammer and nail that no problem at all.

Town announced that season cards would cost just £199 for adults in all areas of the ground next campaign, with 17,000 going on sale to supporters.

With the team playing such highquality football and the tickets being at such a low price, the chairman believes the club will sell the full allocation very quickly, with many Asians fans throughout West Yorkshire set to buy a record number of season tickets.

“I’m looking forward to another good season next season.”

John Smiths stadium is set to be a sell out Hoyle explained: “Last year was a real success - we sold 15,000 and we finished 19th. This season

we’ve had a more successful season so I would expect us to sell more.

If we were fortunate enough to get promoted then the Premier League money we’d get would really dilute anything which the fans would pay.

But talking about the Championship, at £199 that’s fantastic value.

Dean Hoyle

“Hopefully we’ll escalate that figure and keep the momentum going.

He added: “The prices will stay the same no matter what division Town are in next season if they’re bought before the deadline.

“Don’t hang around because we expect the 17,000 to go very quickly.

“Last season I think we sold 11,000 within three days so there might be a little bit of a stampede.”

The club aims to sell 17,000 season cards next term, but that is also the upper limit, with some parts of the stadium required for other uses.

“We can only sell 17,000 with

With Town sat third in the Championship, promotion to the Premier League is a very real possibility, but the owner is keeping his feet firmly on the ground and is planning for another season in the second flight next time out.

“Let’s not mention the Premier League, let’s talk about the Championship,” he said.

“In the Championship we need the support and the community behind us.

“If we were fortunate enough to get promoted then the Premier League money we’d get would really dilute anything which the fans would pay.

“But talking about the Championship, at £199 that’s fantastic value.”

Season cards will go on sale at 9am on Thursday, April 6 online and at the ticket office.

Virat Kohli lambasts Australian Cricket team: ‘We will never be friends with them again’

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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli insists he will no longer have anything to do with Australian cricket players again despite beating the aussies in a bad tempered Test series.

India secured victory after winning the last match of a four-Test series to clinch a 2-1 victory.

Virat Kohli

Asked after his teams eight-wicket win in Dharamsala if he was friends with any of the Australian players he said: “No, it has changed. You won’t hear me say that ever again.”

system.

Yet despite getting thrashed by 333 runs in the opening Test, India levelled thanks to a win in the second test.

Kohli backtracked on comments made before the first test in Pune, where he spoke highly of the tourists’ players, saying he was “really good friends with all these guys off the field”.

Kohli, who missed the final Test due to injury claimed Steve Smith, the Aussie captain “crossed the line” by trying to get help from his dressing room with the decision review

During that decisive game, Smith was caught looking for assistance as he considered reviewing an LBW decision, which is banned. Smith described his actions as “a bit of brain-fade”.

Virat Kohli - No more Mr Nice Guy

Kohli injured his shoulder as he dived to save a boundary during the drawn third test. However,

Kohli and his fellow Indian players were left aghast after Australia’s Glenn Maxwell was alleged to have mocked him later in the match.

Without Kohli, India went on to win the fourth Test, during which the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) uploaded a video on its official website of a clash between all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade.

“I have sort of been very intense in my own little bubble, and at times I have let my emotions and actions just falter a little bit throughout this series and I apologise for that,” said Smith.

“That’s a big stride for me moving forward and something I can really learn from and continue to grow as an individual and as a leader.”

Smith said he was “a bit disappointed” the BCCI had posted the video of Jadeja and Wade.

He added: “It happened between both sides throughout the series.

I think usually what’s said on the field stays on the field.”

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Sunderland’s 34 year old striker, Jermain Defoe scored in his first international appearance since 2013 as England took another comfortable step in their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup with an easy win against Lithuania.

Many observers and media colleagues expressed their surprise when Southgate recalled Defoe to the squad having last played for his country at Wembley against Chile in November 2013.

Jermain Defoe is back to his best Defoe had already brought one crucial save from the keeper earlier as he latched onto Lallana’s pass.

His inclusion ensured Defoe was a lively presence throughout; he still certainly looks like a player full of hunger who has lost none of his predatory, goal scoring, instincts, suggesting he still has a part to play under Gareth Southgate.

trademark fashion for his first England goal in four years and four days since scoring in an easy win against San Marino, placing an assured Raheem Sterling cross well beyond Lithuania goalkeeper Ernestas Setkus after just 21 minutes.

Southgate can be satisfied from what he has got from England’s international double header, with a creditable performance in defeat against World Cup holders Germany and victory here against Lithuania.

“Everyone wants to feel fresh in the game – there’s no better feeling – so I just make sure I’m doing the right things and trying to tick every box: cryotherapy, massage, eating the right things ... I’m trying to turn vegan.

That’s a funny one because, when I go to my mum’s, she’s got every kind of meat you can imagine out on the table.”

England will not find this failing too expensive in a friendly or against mediocre opposition - but it could cost them if the flaws are on show against higher-class in a competitive environment.

Defoe’s selection, however, made sense thanks to a very respectable tally of 14 Premier League goals and two assists in a Sunderland side propping up the table.

Gareth Southgate was surprised to see his core

training and away from match-day that help me perform, so I’ll just keep doing that.

If he has a complaint, it could be that England need to be more ruthless in front of goal, paying for wasted opportunities in Dortmund and also missing chances to make this a more convincing margin of victory.

Four years after his last appearance for England, Defoe, justified his call-up with a characteristically clinical finish after twenty-one minutes.

The London born striker pounced in

come at a major tournaments, where their limitations have been exposed regularly.

For all the desire to promote youth, to change things, there was recognition that against opposition who would effectively line up in a 9-1 formation and stay compact, England needed a player with a poacher’s instinct to lead the attack. Age is no limit and Defoe broke the deadlock by opening the most negative of defences.

Granted, he is very much a veteran but he is still, without a doubt, the best finisher in this England squad; therefore, it was easy to see why he started the match.

I have a better understanding of my body now. When I’m at the club I know what days I need to have a rest day. Everyone knows I do a lot of that cryotherapy stuff. It’s not enjoyable but it’s a matter of trying to do it like you’re loving it.

The way the game has gone, the demands on the players are so high given the intensity of games but, with advances in sports science, if you do things right and look after yourself then you have a chance.

Jermain Defoe

Even though Southgate brought Leicester’s Jamie Vardy into the fray later on, he knew Lithuania would have to try to claim an unlikely equaliser – by trying to hit England on the counter attack.

And when Southgate needed someone to smash Lithuania’s mulish opposition after the break, in the 66th minute, it was indeed Vardy who obliged, albeit from close-range, via a simple pass from Liverpool’s Adam Lallana inside the area.

It is why Defoe’s marksmanship is currently required.

And despite claiming the man of the match award, Defoe insisted that he would not be drinking bottle of champagne as he is now teetotal.

Defoe explained after the match, how a desire to thrive in the Premier League prompted him to explore new diets and recovery techniques in an attempt to retain his edge.

Before kick-off there was a minute’s silence inside the stadium for the victims of the London attack. There was also a tribute paid to former England manager Graham Taylor, who died in January.

He has used ice chambers at his own expense whilst Sunderland have purchased a cryotherapy unit: “I have a better understanding of my body now. When I’m at the club I know what days I need to have a rest day.

Everyone knows I do a lot of that cryotherapy stuff. It’s not enjoyable but it’s a matter of trying to do it like you’re loving it,” he said.

England will face stubborn opposition again before this World Cup qualifying campaign is over and a poacher like Defoe may well come in very handy for Southgate as he plots his route to Russia next summer.

“The way the game has gone, the demands on the players are so high given the intensity of games but, with advances in sports science, if you do things right and look after yourself then you have a chance,” he said.

England’s friendly against Germany in Dortmund on Wednesday was effectively a testimonial for veteran striker Lukas Podolski on his international farewell - with an atmosphere to match in the normally thunderous Signal Iduna Park.

“The key thing for me is recovery, giving yourself the best opportunity to perform in the next game, and I seem to have got that down to a T. “There’s a lot of things I do away from

“It’s hard but in another way it’s easy because all I want to do is play well and score goals.”

Southgate has already suggested Defoe, who will be approaching his 36th birthday as the World Cup takes place, can play a part at Russia 2018 if he maintains his goal scoring form in the top flight. Certainly the younger members of the England team have gained from his presence within the set-up over the last 10 days.

“We were having a joke earlier in the week about what he was doing when I was born,” said Dele Alli, who was seven when Defoe made his England debut against Sweden back in 2004.

“He’s a fantastic striker and it’s a pleasure to play with a legend like that. He’s got a lot of experience; he’s a fantastic goal scorer and the boys look up to him. To have a voice like that in the dressing room makes a big difference.”

Sometimes, as manager Gareth Southgate later said, you kind of know you are going to win the match – and that is fair enough against opposition ranked 107th in the world, directly below Ethiopia, Mozambique and Mauritania – therefore it is job done’and no more that that.

However, be warned.... England’s next qualifier is against Scotland at Hampden Park on Saturday, 10 June.

Gareth Southgate’s first game at Wembley since succeeding Sam Allardyce on a permanent basis provided few alarms as England remain firmly in control at the top of Group F.

Wembley was also on the subdued side because World Cup Qualifying Group F is a hard-sell in terms of excitement for England’s fans, who understandably expect Southgate’s side to dismiss opposition such as Lithuania with the minimum of fuss.

England fulfilled those requirements comfortably in the face of stubborn opponents who sat back and invited them on in the early phases, then seemed intent on damage limitation and no more as any hope of getting a return from this qualifier evaporated.

There may be more of the same in the remaining home qualifiers against Slovakia and Slovenia but England, once again, are getting the job done as they move closer to reaching the World Cup. The old lingering fear remains that the real measure of how far England are progressing under Southgate will

Jermain Defoe scored for England