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Engineer's arm ripped off by crocodile and then gets fined for trespassing An engineer’s arm was ripped off by a crocodile after he followed his pet dogs into croc-infested waters. To add insult to serious injury, Mudit Dandwate was then fined for trespassing in the lake, in the south Indian state of Karnataka.

their bites are poisonous hence the arm has suffered much impairment.

‘Damaged tissue has been removed from the wound to prevent infection.

‘We will repeat the procedure on Monday and attach an artificial limb.’

The 26-year-old’s dogs had jumped into the lake – and, miraculously, he managed to fend off the crocodile while defending his pets. But during the struggle, Mr Dandwate lost his arm when the beast clamped its powerful jaws around his forearm in an attempt to drag him into deeper waters. Four forest officials helped him after hearing his cries for help, but later fined him for trespassing. Locals said the government workers claimed he was in breach of boards around the lake which warned of crocodiles. Dr Thomas Chandy, orthopaedics chief at Hosmat Hospital, where Mr Dandwate was treated, said: ‘Crocodile jaws are very strong and

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Dutch government partially liable for murder of 300 Muslims in Srebrenica The Dutch government is partially liable for the deaths of around 300 Muslim men killed in the Srebrenica massacre. An appeals court has ruled that the Netherlands should accept responsibility for handing the victims over to Bosnian Serb forces, which led to them being murdered, in 1995. The ruling largely upheld a civil court’s 2014 judgment that said the state was liable in the deaths of Bosnian Muslim men, who were turned over by Dutch UN peacekeepers to Bosnian Serb forces in July 1995, and were subsequently killed. Hague Appeals Court presiding judge Gepke Dulek said that because Dutch soldiers sent the men off the Dutch

compound, along with other refugees seeking shelter there, ‘they were deprived of the chance of survival’.

However, after estimating the men’s chances of survival within the compound as 30%, the court said the Netherlands is only ‘liable for 30% of the losses suffered by the relatives’. This outraged a group of female relatives of Srebrenica victims, who were in court for the Munira Subasic, who leads an organisation called the Mothers of Srebrenica that brought the case, stood up and waved her finger at the judge, saying that ‘this is a huge injustice’.

Lawyers for the victims can now begin discussions with government lawyers about compensation. Marco Gerritsen, the lawyer who represented the women, said he understood the relatives’ anger. However, he added: ‘But from a legal point of view it is not that bad. Of course we would have hoped for more, and I think we had a good case.’ Gerritsen also called the court’s assessment of the men’s survival chances ‘very arbritrary’. He is now going to study the judgment to see if it’s possible to appeal to the Dutch Supreme Court. Tuesday’s ruling is the latest in a

string of legal cases in the Netherlands concerning the country’s role in the massacre, and whether Dutch soldiers coul dor should have done more to prevent the mass killings. n total, the war claimed around 100,000 lives. Some 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed in Srebrenica alone. The bodies from the Srebrenica massacre were buried in hastily made mass graves, which were later bulldozed and scattered among other burial sites in an attempt to hide the evidence. Mladic is on trial for genocide and other offences at a UN tribunal in The Hague for his alleged role in Srebrenica, and other crimes during the war. Srebrenica was Europe’s worst massacre since World War II.

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Morrisons backs Shop that changed from Singhsbury’s to Morrisinghs Morrisons has given its backing to the owner of a corner shop who changed its name from Singhsbury’s to Morrisinghs.

Sainsbury’s threatened to sue owner Jel Singh Nagra unless he took down the original sign outside his shop in West Allotment, North Tyneside. He took down the sign but said locals still called it Singhsbury’s because the name had stuck. Now, after a major re-fit, customers told him it was time for a new name so the 42-year-old came up with Morrisinghs. And the supermarket giant has welcomed the tribute to their name, with a Morrisons spokesman saying: ‘Mr Nagra and his customers obviously have good taste so we wish him well.’ His customers also love the new name, calling it ‘brilliant’. Regular customer Sarah Shields

wrote on Facebook: ‘This guy is great! The sign makes me laugh every time I go past. Nice bloke too.’

While Andrea Smith wrote: ‘It’s brilliant and a great talking point for the village.’ Mr Nagra said: ‘It’s just meant as banter. I know about 90% of our customers are local. There’s little passing trade. ‘I wanted to put West Allotment on the map.’ Commenting on Morrisons giving their backing on the new name change, Mr Nagra said: " We are not in competition with them" ‘I take my hat off to them – well done to them. This is all meant in jest.’ A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: ‘We were grateful to Mr Nagra for removing the sign.’

There’s a new last word in the Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary has a new ‘last word’ with tropical weevil zyzzyva bringing up the rear in the latest edition. Zyzzyva, a genus native to South America, takes the title from zythum, an ancient Egyptian malt beer.

when used to express disbelief, as in ‘How can that be a thing?’

It is among a variety of new words to be added, which also include hygge, a Danish term described as ‘a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being’.

Tennis mom and tennis dad – terms to describe parents who encourage their children to play the sport – have also been added to the book which contains 829,000 words.

While other words have been given new definitions, including ‘woke’ which is used as an adjective to mean ‘alert to racial or social discrimination and injustice’, and ‘thing’

Speaking about how a word qualifies for inclusion, the OED said: ‘(We) require several independent examples of the word being used, and also evidence that the word has been in use for a reasonable amount of time.’

Also among the tranche of new words are 50 new terms relating to tennis, such as forced error, chip and charge and career slam.

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Woman suffers life changing burns in unprovoked acid attack on her 21st birthday

An aspiring model and her cousin were celebrating her 21st birthday when they had acid thrown their faces. Resham Khan was out driving with 37year-old Jameel Muhktar, when they suffered an unprovoked attack at traffic lights in Beckton, East London.

student, had just spent nine months studying in Cyprus and was preparing to enter the workplace. She had not seen her cousin in two years. Ms Khan said her old self was “gone forever”.

Both fear they are now scarred for life.“The pain was excruciating,” Ms Khan wrote on Twitter. “My cousin struggled to get us away. I saw my clothes burn away in front of me."

A fundraising page, which has already raised in excess of £20,000 set up by fellow students to support Ms Khan said “she feels as though her identity has been stolen from her”.

She added: “He put his foot down as we were coming onto a dual carriage way but the pain took over and we crashed. We stripped off in the middle of the road, running around screaming and begging for water. We did this for 45 minutes. No ambulance came.”

It added: “The scars Resham and Jameel will carry will last a life time.”

The pair were driven to hospital by a passer-by and were transferred to a specialist burns unit. Ms Khan, a Business Management

Ms Khan suffered damage to her left eye and was burned across her face and body, needing a skin graft, according to the fundraiser. Mr Muhktar was reportedly placed in an induced coma and suffered burns across his head, face and body, damage to his eye and also needed a skin graft.

A Met Police spokesman said: "Both victims have suffered burn injuries described as life-changing. It is believed the victims were inside a parked car when a man approached and threw a corrosive

substance through the open window." “The car made off pursued by the suspect on foot before it collided with a fence. The suspect made off.

We stripped off in the middle of the road, running around screaming and begging for water, for 45 minutes. No ambulance came. Resham Khan

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Bollywood star to deliver Martial arts class for Guinness World record attempt in UK

Actor Tiger Shroff to participate in ‘largest’ martial arts class at Bradford’s Lister Park on July 1 by ANAND PILLAI mo@asian-standard.co.uk

Bollywood fans will have a reason to dance on air as Bollywood actor and dancing sensation Tiger Shroff will be in the UK from July 1 (Saturday) to promote his upcoming film – Munna Michael. So get ready and put on your dancing shoes for the big show. In fact, it’s a double delight for fans as the film promotions coincide with an attempt to make a World Guinness record in Bradford, a UNESCO City of Film. Tiger will participate in the event at Bradford’s iconic Lister Park and help break the record by delivering the largest martial arts class. The actionhero will deliver a 30-minute martial arts lesson to fans. The last record was broken by UAE in 2015 with a class of 2,481. Fans will also get a chance to learn some Munna Michael moves from his upcoming film in which the Heropanti actor plays the role of a man from the streets called Munna, an aspiring dancer, who idolises the King of Pop Michael Jackson from a very young age. The fitness freak star will floor

everyone with his dancing skills and chiselled physique. Munna Michael, produced by Eros International and Viki Rajani and directed by Sabbir Khan, releases on July 21. The hugely talented Tiger Shroff is cast opposite the gorgeous Nidhhi Agerwal who makes her debut in Bollywood. The versatile Nawazuddin Siddiqui makes his presence felt with a negative role. The story revolves around the three protagonists who collide in their passion for dance. The film deals with themes like friendship, love, and betrayal against the glittering world of dance. This Munna is a Tiger. Watch out for him. The event is being brought to you by Grace Entertainment, in partnership with Asian Style Magazine and entertainment company TRZY, proudly supported by Eros International. Commenting on the exciting event, CEO of Grace Entertainment, Sumant Bahl said: "Tiger is a rising star in the Indian film industry and is the most talented from the new

generation of stars. "He is exceptionally talented and his martial arts skills and ability is second to none. "I am very pleased he has asked us to help with his UK promotions for Munna Michael and has agreed to help us smash a UK record for the largest martial arts class."

To register to participate in the Guinness World record for largest martial arts class, email your details to info@asianstylemagazine.com The event will be open for all from 3pm to 6pm at Lister Park, North Park Rd, Bradford BD9 4NR on Saturday (July 1).

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Life Ban for Bradford teacher after affair with student The teenager also claimed that Mrs Nazam-Khan showered him with gifts, including a Hugo Boss watch and concert tickets.

But the tribunal dismissed these claims, and the claim Mrs Khan had paid for the meals, because they were made shortly after she had ended the relationship. The panel said there was clear evidence that around this time Pupil A was 'feeling aggrieved and seeking vengeance'. But the panel also noted that following the affair his performance at school deteriorated as he experienced 'emotional distress'. Banning her from teaching for life, decision maker Alan Meyrick said: 'The relationships panned several months. The panel do not consider that Mrs Nazam Khan has shown any remorse for her actions and the

A married teacher has been banned from the classroom for life for having a nine-month affair with an 18-year-old student, whom she nicknamed 'The A Team'. Amena Nazam-Khan, 36, who taught at Tong High School in Bradford, used Facebook and a mobile phone app to Facebook sext the schoolboy and send naked pictures of herself. Calling herself 'Baby', she invited him to her home where they had sex, a misconduct panel said. The hearing was told the boy, who turned 18 in the spring of 2015 was being directly taught by Mrs Nazam-Khan at singing sensation Zayn Malik's former school, when the affair began in January that year. The panel said Mrs Khan, who had been employed at the school since 2009, also took the boy to hotel rooms. There were references in the messages to Mrs Nazam-Khan and Pupil A eating out together in restaurants although it was not clear who was paying.

Pupil A told the school investigators: 'We went out to eat. She would never let me pay for anything'. He recalled that once, 'we went out to eat and another student was in the restaurant and saw us,' a hearing of the National Council for Teaching and Leadership was told in Coventry. The fling lasted until October 2015 when her bosses received an email tip off about what had been going on and she tried desperately to cover it up. After being told she was suspended, she dumped her lover and messaged him: 'From now you will never discuss our relationship with anyone. 'Can I also finally request, that all my photos are deleted. All my messages are too. Because I don't want any other disgrace by school finding them.' Mrs Nazam-Khan repeatedly requested a copy of the minutes from Pupil A's meetings as part of the school's disciplinary investigation, the panel found.

impact upon the pupil. Her remorse is largely for the impact upon her family and herself.' The panel also found that a teaching colleague of Mrs Nazam Khan, Ms Sharanjit Kaur, was told by Pupil A that the allegations concerning the affair were true but delayed reporting this. The panel concluded by 'failing to report the safeguarding concern within a timely manner, Ms Kaur created a situation whereby a pupil was potentially at risk, albeit such risk was minimal'. But in her case, no order was made because her misconduct was considered much less serious. Mrs Nazam-Khan left the school in March 2016. Ms Kaur left the same month but now teaches at another school.

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Want to Rise Above Hate? Stop Reading the News!

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Theresa May’s Downing Street declaration that the Finsbury Park terrorist attack was “every bit as sickening” as Manchester and London Bridge and description of Islamophobia as another form of extremism is long overdue. However, where is all the hate coming from? Attacks in London and Manchester has seen an increase in anti Muslim sentiment. A new study has found people who read the news are more likely to feel angry towards Muslims. The findings, based on responses from 16,584 people from the Values Study (NZAVS), were published in leading international science journal PLOS ONE. The findings showed avid news consumers showed both increased anger and reduced warmth towards members of the Islamic faith when reading newspapers online and in print.

The authors said it showed widespread representations of Muslims in the news were contributing to lower acceptance.

discounting conflicting information," said lead author Dr John Shaver, a lecturer at the University of Otago.

The fact that the study was based on New Zealanders, who are generally “highly tolerant”, made it particularly poignant, the authors said.

“New Zealand is a good test for speculation about media-induced Muslim prejudice because of its overall highly tolerant people. If anything, tolerant Kiwis might tend to reject intolerant stereotypes, reducing the effect of the media. “However, we find that the association of prejudice towards Muslims with more media exposure

“People tend to interpret the news in ways that fit with their preexisting biases, , seeking affirmation of their beliefs while

People tend to interpret the news in ways that fit with their preexisting biases, seeking affirmation of their beliefs while discounting conflicting information. Dr John Shaver, lecturer at the University of Otago

holds across the political spectrum, and is specific to Muslims. “This indicates that it is widespread representations of Muslims in the news that is contributing to lower Muslim acceptance, rather than any partisan media bias. The media, regardless of politics, tend to publish violent stories because violence sells.” The reports co-author, Professor Joseph Bulbulia of Victoria University of Wellington, added: “Sadly, there may be real-world consequences for Muslims in this country, people who encounter prejudice across their daily routines, at the workplace, and in their children's schools. “Though un-making prejudice is difficult, we hope these results challenge the media to present fairer representations of Muslims.” So, what happens next? In her statement in the wake of the Finsbury Park attack, Theresa May said it was “a reminder that terrorism, extremism and hatred take many forms; and our determination to tackle them must be the same whoever is responsible. As I said here

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FEATURE two weeks ago, there has been far too much tolerance of extremism in our country over many years – and that means extremism of any kind, including Islamophobia.”

“Even at its most straightforward, the Government’s definition of extremism offers little in terms of understanding or conceiving what Islamophobia may or may not be,” said Allen.

May reaffirmed the review of official counter-terrorism strategy including the possibility of new criminal offences to deny “safe spaces” to extremists, both online and in the real world.

For Allen, the political linking of Islamophobia with extremism is rather more deliberate than it seems. “First, it sends out the misguided message that Islamophobia is solely consequential of terrorism and extremism.

The prime minister also reiterated her proposal for an anti-extremism commission, comparing its role to that of the Commission for Racial Equality which fought racism in the 1970s and 1980s: “Because this extremism is every bit as insidious and destructive to our values and our way of life and we will stop at nothing to defeat it.” But as Dr Chris Allen of Birmingham University has pointed out, Islamophobia is more akin to everyday racism perpetrated by ordinary people rather than the exclusive reserve of a terrorist ideology. A year after the terrorist murder of Labour MP Jo Cox by a man the judge described as a “violent white supremacist and exclusive nationalist”, the far right in Britain have expounded a more populist, explicitly anti-Muslim agenda. Allen told the BBC that the far right has become much more aggressive in targeting the development and building of new mosques and mounting aggressive protests against them.

“In other words, if Muslims ‘stop blowing themselves up’ then people will ‘stop hating them. “Second, it appears to be something of a pacifier to Muslims in that the Government is saying that if it commits to doing something about Islamophobia then Muslims should not rock the boat about the introduction of ever more stringent and pernicious counter-terror and counter-extremism measures. “Instead of exceptionalising Islamophobia by defining it as extremism, Islamophobia needs to be rather more normalised and brought in line with how we understand, define and subsequently respond to other discriminatory phenomena. “In doing so, Islamophobia will have the potential to both speak to and indeed convince a greater number of people that Islamophobia is not only unfounded and unwanted but so too unnecessary in today’s Britain.”

Downing Street declared Finsbury Park attack was “every bit as sickening” as Manchester and London Bridge and description of Islamophobia as another form of extremism is long overdue.

Even at its most straightforward, the Government’s definition of extremism offers little in terms of understanding or conceiving what Islamophobia may or may not be. First, it sends out the misguided message that Islamophobia is solely consequential of terrorism and extremism. In other words, if Muslims ‘stop blowing themselves up’ then people will ‘stop hating them.

Dr Chris Allen of Birmingham University

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How to challenge racism in British schools by MIKE COLE Professor of Education, specialising in racism and politics, University of East London

Since the announcement of Brexit, there has been a considerable increase in reports of racism, hate crime and racist incidents across the UK. These types of incidents have largely been random and directed at anyone perceived to be “not British”. Perhaps most worrying though is that a lot of teachers have also reported seeing a rise in the number of children experiencing racist incidents in the classroom. Police figures show reports of hate crimes and incidents in schools rose by 89% in the middle of the Brexit campaign. This has led to calls by many for more to be done, not only in terms of helping teachers know how to better cope and deal with these types of incidents, but also for children to have more of an education and understanding of racism along with Britain’s multicultural heritage. A recent survey of teachers into the issue highlighted a “lack of confidence, training and support” in this area. Teachers questioned were in “overwhelming agreement” that anti-racist education should be integrated into the curriculum – with 90% of teachers strongly believing that this was the way forward. One teacher said: I’ve been trying to do this for years – I think it is of the utmost importance. However, staff mostly avoid conversations about race and religion for fear of opening a can of worms. A climate of racism The Scottish government has been looking further into this issue. Researchers from the Moray House School of Education in Edinburgh recently provided evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee. And they called for “race” to be put “explicitly back on the agenda” in schools so that racist views could be challenged in the classroom. They added that teachers were currently “reluctant and anxious” about addressing racism in the classroom, and called for updated advice to be provided. They also spoke of the need to have a better way of recording incidents of racist bullying and harassment in schools. In a separate submission to the committee, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), a teaching union, said it was also concerned that inflammatory language used by politicians and the media may be

fuelling racist bullying in schools. The report said: The current political discourse around immigration is creating a climate which will exacerbate bullying and harassment of refugee and asylum-seeking children, and children from visible [or] audible ethnic minorities, who are or are perceived to be refugees or migrants. We fear that current narratives about ‘migrants’ in the tabloid media put certain children at greater risk of bullying and harassment. In response to this the EIS, produced three guides, for different age ranges, to help challenge misconceptions about immigration and asylum-seekers. These are being sent to all nurseries, schools, colleges and universities in Scotland. Anti-racist curriculum There have also been calls for more focus on these types of issues across the curriculum. The Association of Teachers and Lecturers recently carried out a survey on the topic. It showed that 84% of teachers questioned believe education about hate crime, hate speech and

discrimination should form part of mandatory lessons on the subject. In the same survey, 33% of the teachers questioned said they hadn’t received any training on how to deal with hate crime or speech – but that they would like some. Off the back of this, the general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, Mary Bousted, said that: The Government needs to produce updated guidance that includes discussion of hate crime and speech and encourages critical thinking. Similarly, Tell MAMA – a national project which records and measures anti-Muslim incidents in the UK – believes that both Ofsted and the Department for Education should consider anti-Muslim bullying and hate in their evaluations of schools. This would ensure that teaching staff are adequately trained to identify challenge, and combat bigotry towards Muslims in the classroom. And this is especially important considering that Tell MAMA’s data suggested the largest proportion of incidents involved perpetrators aged between 13 and 18.

Talking about racism By introducing these types of programmes into schools, children could learn about both the continuing and changing nature of racism in British society, which is discussed in detail in my new book. Programmes to tackle racism could encourage children to find out more about the historical multicultural nature of British society, dating back centuries, along with the influence and positive impact this has had on UK society. Children could also look at the very crux of the issue to try and understand more about what racism actually is – discussing issues such as how racism isn’t always based on skin colour, as well as how “race” is a social construct. But ideas aside, ultimately given these new increased levels of racism are being experienced widely both on the streets and in classrooms, programmes are something that needs to be implemented sooner rather than later. This article originally appeared in The Conversation

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Samsung captivates

consumers with engaging 360-Degree video content through partnership with Buzzfeed and NowThis they want, and in the formats, they want,” said Christian Tom, Publisher, NowThis. “Integrating Samsung's 360degree technology allows us to take our storytelling capabilities a step further and give our audience a deeper look into places and experiences they might not otherwise see, through the NowThis

Samsung Electronics announced partnerships with BuzzFeed and NowThis, giving consumers access to new and immersive experiences made possible by Samsung’s Gear 360. Since early June, BuzzFeed and NowThis have each been creating and publishing engaging videos and photos across social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube. These partnerships will result in more than 140 pieces of content and reach over 300 million consumers. To inspire a new culture of creating and consuming immersive content, BuzzFeed and NowThis will offer viewers easily snackable content: from simple how-to’s to the front lines of live 360-degree moments and breaking news worldwide. BuzzFeed will push virality to new heights by taking viewers on journeys through new cultures with BuzzFeed News around the world, as well as everyday experiences that are true to BuzzFeed’s style. NowThis will immerse viewers in 360-degree cityscapes and provide exclusive access to new places and ancient traditions from the comfort of their own home. “Our 360-degree and virtual reality technologies enable more interactive storytelling to help consumers gain a

deeper understanding of the world,” said Younghee Lee, CMO and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics. “These partnerships are a testament to our dedication to reimagining the way moments are captured and shared, and making these immersive experiences accessible to more consumers.” Samsung builds on its continued efforts to shape a new era of journalism and content consumption by giving viewers access to news and content from all angles. Through partnerships and collaborations, Samsung hopes to inspire Millennials and Generation Z to contribute, create and share their own 360-degree videos and experiences. “We’re excited to partner with Samsung to give our audience engaging, social 360-degree video content,” said Matthew Henick, Head of Development, BuzzFeed. “Samsung’s 360-degree technology will enable BuzzFeed to use our ‘test and learn’ strategy to unlock new kinds of shareable content, while learning more about how audiences are consuming and using it.” "We've seen a ton of success with our millennial audience delivering the content they want, on the platforms

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Samsung recently announced its latest Samsung Gear 360, a 4Kresolution-capable 360-degree camera with enhanced features for easier user operation and highquality content.

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“In bigger organisations I was always well appraised but never promoted – sadly a common story amongst women of colour.” When you begin anything new you face many obstacles, what made you confident newsdesk@asian-standard.co.uk that you would succeed? I wasn’t necessarily confident I’d succeed, but I was so passionate about making This week’s woman achiever is a longpositive social change, I just kept at it. term resident of Bethnal Green, who That drive, belief and passion in what you comes with a former background in do is essential. I also took an attitude of creative and cultural industries. She is an accredited coach, social activist and CEO of a company called You Make It By STAFF REPORTER

She studied at the University of London and armed herself with a BA in Modern History and an MA in Contemporary British History & Politics. Our woman achiever has come a long way from her very first job at the age of 15 for Pizza Land Slices in Surrey Quays, to going on to working for National Audit Office, New Opportunities Fund (now part of Big Lottery Fund), Creative Skillset, Channel 4, Roundhouse, Faction Films, Minor Entertainment and now the CEO of a leading charity which looks at empowering young unemployed women with the confidence, skills, networks, knowledge and experiences needed to realise their passions and pursue their goals. Our achiever says she is addicted to lido swimming, enjoys a bit of table tennis, loves to travel and very much enjoys cinema and literature. Meet the ever empowering and inspiring Asma Shah Tell us a little about yourself and what do you do? I’m founding CEO of You Make It, an organisation that transforms the lives of young unemployed and underemployed women so that they can articulate and work towards making their dreams come true. Through our work, women gain true, shining confidence, and become excited about themselves and their futures, and become part of the social, cultural and economic life of the city. We run six months long back to back programmes for women every year and 82 per cent of our graduates are at this point in paid employment, working on their own start ups or in formal education. If you were able to describe your journey with ‘You Make It’ in one sentence what would it be? The hardest but most rewarding job I’ve ever done, working with the most amazing people I’ve ever worked with. What made you go into this? My own personal story of overcoming obstacles to achieve or even achieve more than those from more economic privilege (my mum passing away made me reflect long and hard about our start in life and where we’d managed to get to), the climate of austerity, and the damaging effects of gentrification on young people who weren’t being given the chance to explore how they’d benefit of it.

“what have I got to lose!”

What’s the most difficult challenge you have faced within your work and how have you overcome it? In bigger organisations I was always well appraised but never promoted – sadly a common story amongst

women of colour. I’d challenge unfairness when it happened, but I’d also know that my happiness and need to work in places that really shared my values was more important, so I’d also end up leaving. I think as an older person with more confidence, I’d have

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in education against all odds.

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

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

My mother, who came to this country as an immigrant and as a single parent but managed to get a degree and qualifications needed to excel in a career

Setting up You Make It and continuing to this day to make such a huge difference to the lives of our beneficiaries. It was tough going, starting this out with just a funding

free pilot, but to have managed to grow the work and investment in such a hard, financial climate has been something I’m very proud of. What do you envisage for the future? Continuing to innovate with new programmes, perhaps for young men at

some point too, and ensuring that I can share how I’ve managed to do what I’ve done with people far and wide who also want to create the change they want to see. I’ve also become an accredited coach, and I want to offer coaching to people stuck in a rut for whatever reason, because the process of being coached can be so transformational and

profound. What one thing have you learned through your career that has served you well over the years? Follow your gut, stick to your values and be heard.

Follow your gut, stick to your values and be heard.

Centre: Asma Shah, empowering and inspiring young women

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Jeremy Corbyn:

DUP-Tory Deal Only Helps Theresa May Cling to Power

UK, and as currently drafted all but kills the idea of fair funding for the nations and regions.” Plaid Cymru’s leader in Westminster, Liz Saville Roberts, went further and demanded that Wales should receive a £1.7bn sum to match the additional rise in funding for Northern Ireland. Criticising the DUP’s policies, Ms Roberts said: ‘Despite Wales voting overwhelmingly to reject the Conservatives, we seem destined to be governed by the Conservatives once again, propped up by an extreme rightwing party opposed to gay rights, who criminalise women who have an abortion and is supported by armed terror groups. ‘Any commitments for Northern Ireland should be matched for Wales. If reports that the DUP has secured a £1 billion increase in public spending in Northern Ireland are realised, Wales’ population share would be around £1.7 billion – a substantial boost to the Welsh economy that must be delivered.’ Tim Farron described the agreement as a ‘shoddy little deal’.

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Jeremy Corbyn has lambasted Theresa May's deal with the Northern Irish DUP party. The Labour leader believes it was ‘not in the national interest’ and only serves to help Theresa May cling to power. The deal between the DUP and the Tories will ensure the Irish party will back the Tories during Commons votes such as the Budget, Brexit and national security. In exchange, it has emerged Ms May was forced to ditch election manifesto commitments, promise £1bn of extra spending on education, infrastructure, health and offer lucrative new tax powers for Northern Ireland in order to secure the DUP’s support. Details later published by the Government showed Downing Street has also promised £200m extra per year for two years to pay for new infrastructure and a further £75m per year for boosting broadband. Jeremy Corbyn, however, criticised May for the power share agreement insisting: “This Tory-DUP deal has leader said. "Cuts to vital public

not been done in the national interest, but in the interest of Theresa May and the Conservatives’ own political survival. “Austerity has failed," the Labour services must be halted right across the UK, not just in Northern Ireland. “The Government must immediately answer two questions: Where is the money for the Tory-DUP deal coming from? And, will all parts of the UK receive the much-needed additional funding that Northern Ireland will get as part of the deal? “This Tory-DUP deal is clearly not in the national interest but in May's party's interest to help her cling to power.” The Prime Minister claimed the agreement would be a "very, very good one," despite concern tying her government to the socially conservative DUP will drag the UK further to the political right. Negotiations lasted 18 days after the general election on 8 June resulted in a hung parliament. The support of the DUP, added to the Tories' 317 MPs, means Mrs May passes the 326 figure needed for an overall Commons majority under a "confidence and supply" arrangement planned to last until

2022. After talks with DUP leader Arlene Foster at Number 10, the prime minister said the two parties "share many values" and the agreement was "a very good one". Mrs May said it would would "enable us to work together in the interests of the whole United Kingdom, give us the certainty we require as we embark on our departure from the European Union, and help us build a stronger and fairer society at home". Mrs Foster said she was "delighted" with a package that includes £1bn of new funding, plus more flexibility on almost £500m of previously announced funds, on infrastructure, health and education in Northern Ireland. Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said the cash injection amounted to a “bung.” Mr Jones said: “Today’s deal represents a straight bung to keep a weak Prime Minister and a faltering Government in office. “This deal flies in the face of that commitment and further weakens the

The outgoing leader of the Liberal Democrats said: ‘While our schools are crumbling and our NHS is in crisis, Theresa May chooses to throw cash at 10 MPs in a grubby attempt to keep her Cabinet squatting in Number 10.’ And Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, tweeted: “Any sense of fairness sacrificed on the altar of grubby DUP deal to let PM cling to power, and Scots Tories influence in No 10 shown to be zero.”

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Theresa May Calls for Greenfell Tower Investigation after Labour MP David Lammy Issues Cover Up Claim by MO BHANA mo@asian-standard.co.uk

Theresa May has called for a "major national investigation" after Labour MP David Lammy argued the real number of people killed in the Grenfell Tower catastrophe may have been covered up to prevent riots. During a cabinet meeting, Ms May told ministers: “There will need to be a major national investigation into what's gone wrong, when cladding that's failing the tests has been fitted on buildings in this country over a number of decades.” The PM's official spokesman said the national investigation could be conducted as a second phase of the public inquiry already announced into the west London blaze, which claimed the lives of at least 79 people earlier this month. The exact nature of the investigation has not yet been determined, but one option is for it to form a second phase to the judge-led inquiry into the Grenfell fire, he said. However, the Labour MP for Tottenham, David Lammy, believes the real number of people killed in the Grenfell Tower catastrophe may be much higher. The official figure of those who are either confirmed dead or missing and presumed dead remains at 79 but is expected to increase further. Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy has said he hoped the final death toll “does not reach treble figures”. Lammy said he was “sympathetic” to the theory that figures of fatalities were being concealed. “What people say is that if you put the numbers out early, there could be civil unrest. That's what they say,” he told BBC Two's Newsnight. “I am sympathetic to it, I am going to walk alongside those people.” Pressed about whether he thought the true figures of the dead had not been released due to fear of civil unrest, Mr Lammy said: "The truth

is the media cycle is now beginning to move on to other things, that's the truth. “And so what people say is that in two, three weeks' time, if you start to reveal the numbers, things have moved on.”

He said: “In one flat alone, people say there were up to 40 people gathering because they gathered in the flat, it was Ramadan. “I am being honest about what people have said to me. I was not standing outside of Grenfell Tower watching my neighbours jump and burn to death but I’ve heard those people and we should validate what they’re saying, they’re not making it up.” Mr Lammy’s comments come as residents penned a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May demanding the Grenfell Tower disaster investigation leaves “no stone unturned” and “justice is served for everyone on the estate”.

Grenfell Tower disaster.

The Government has asked councils and landlords across the country to send samples of any potentially dangerous cladding to London for testing as soon as possible. Ministers are urging councils and lanlords to send samples for testing faster, pointing out that they have the capacity to carry out 100 tests daily. Regulator NHS Improvement has also warned staff to check hospital claddings, following fears the combustible type may have been fitted to health service buildings. US company Arconic said on Monday afternoon it would discontinue sales of Reynobond PE for use in high-rise applications amid growing concern about safety. The firm said in a statement: “We

The letter said: "It must identify each and every individual and organisation who must bear responsibility and accountability for this tragedy and the mishandling of the aftermath. There must be swift recommendations to ensure there can be no chance of a repeat of this disaster elsewhere.” It said the bereaved families and survivors needed time to recover and grieve – “not least in view of the paucity of support they have been afforded by the state and its agencies in the immediate aftermath.2 The blaze, believed to have started in a fridge-freezer, destroyed 151 homes in the north Kensington block and in the surrounding area of the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It has also emerged that the firm which supplied the panels used in the cladding of Grenfell Tower stopped global sales for high rise blocks after it emerged every single piece of cladding tested so far on buildings from 32 different local authorities has been found to be potentially dangerous. Results showed cladding on 95 buildings has now failed tests being undertaken in the wake of the

Grenfell Tower

believe this is the right decision because of the inconsistency of building codes across the world and issues that have arisen in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy regarding code compliance of cladding systems in the context of buildings’ overall designs.” But it is no "great surprise" samples have failed fire tests, director of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology David Metcalfe said. "Timber isn't an insulation product, it's not a filler material, so there's nothing stopping you using timber on a high-rise building - but the government now are saying that all cladding should be of limited combustibility - there is a massive inconsistency there." The government had a new "strict interpretation" of the rules, he said.

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INTERVIEW Salman Khan: “If you

don’t believe in your work, in your journey, then you can’t achieve anything in life.” by FATIMA PATEL fatima@asian-standard.co.uk

Salman Khan, one of the BIGGEST names in the Hindi film industry today. A film career spanning more than twenty-five years, with close to 100 films to his credit. Ten of the films in which Khan has acted in have accumulated gross earnings of over ₹1 billion (US$16 million). He is the only actor to star in the highest-grossing Bollywood films of nine separate years. According to the Forbes 2015 list of 'Celebrity 100: The World's Top-Paid Entertainers 2015', Khan was the highest ranked

Indian in 71st rank with earnings of $33.5 million. His film Tubelight has just released, which is an adaptation of the American film Little Boy and sees the Khan take on the lead role called, Laxman Singh Bisht. Bisht is a gullible, good-hearted person, who sets out to find his brother Bharat (Sohail Khan) serving with the Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Sino-Indian war. Our Editor recently caught up with the star ahead of his latest offering Tubelight. Here’s her candid conversation with the Dabangg star. Fatima: What attracted you to star in

and produce the film Tubelight? Salman Khan: We started the production company under my mother’s name. Then my brother became producer. I really liked the movie and I really liked the script. The character is phenomenal. Kabir and me have worked together and we have great experience, so we thought why not. If it wasn’t this film it would have been something else, but this one we really love. To our minds to our knowledge it’s better than Bajrangi. You’ve changed your whole-body language in preparation for your role in Tubelight. Where did you get the inspiration from?

It’s all from Sultan, because by the time I had done Sultan, I had ligament tears and a messed-up shoulder, torn ankle, so I just had to convert that. My body language is basically from Sultan. The walk I did when my back was hurting, my ligament was torn, my shoulder was gone. The constant fatigue…. I recalled all that. I caught that language for this role. Once I got the walk right, it was really easy to get the weight of the character you see. So, I was fortunate. Then the innocence with the character I perhaps may not have that right now, so I had to go back when I was 12 or 13 years old. So, I just dug deep into my childhood and so far, we think we got

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INTERVIEW it bang on, but you never know these things we cannot ever tell till the time the audiences see the whole film. So, in the song it was very difficult for me, because the people we were working with, they wanted me to be Salman Khan, but we kept the character intact. Even in a small action sequence it was done like someone who is not physically fit, who is childlike, who is slow. The film’s main line is about faith, it’s about believing in oneself. Based on your own personal life experiences how much do you identify with this statement? If you don’t believe in your work, in your journey, then I don’t think you can achieve anything in life. We get to witness your amazing bond with Sohail Khan in the film, which comes across as a very emotional bond. What is your bond with Sohail like in real life. Do you guys get emotional with each other? Yes, we are exactly like this. Sometimes he calls me up in the middle of the night and he gets really emotional he starts crying and I start wondering what’s happened. Then he says I called to just tell you I love you. I say don’t do this man, you scared the hell out of me. I hope that nothing bad has happened to him or someone else and he says, no no I just called to tell you I love you. In this film though, he is the strong one

and I am the weak one. I am totally dependent on him. He leaves me to go to war and I don’t have anybody in the village I am all alone. He worries for me from there, that how is my brother going to survive and I worry how is he going to survive, with guns and bullets and grenades. So, it set’s doubt in the Universe and the universe conspires into getting it done for you. So that’s basically what it’s about. More importantly there are lots of brothers who are very close, they will love this film because they have bonding. We have a lot of brothers who have grown up together but then there are some problems, of a wife, finances or of some misunderstanding, that they don’t speak anymore. I don’t think any of these things are important. We should keep everything aside. Once you come out of the film it really touches you. Pick up the phone and call the brother and let bygones be bygones. You said in an interview that you didn’t need to use glycerine for the role, which is very high on emotion, so did it help having your real-life

Sometimes he (Sohail) calls me up in the middle of the night and he gets really emotional, he starts crying .....he says I called to just tell you I love you

brother play the role of your brother on reel life? One thousand percent! My character will have suffered otherwise. They were thinking of getting some other big actor, but then Kabir said why don’t we use Sohail, the emotions

will come out right, the connect will be perfect? So, I was really amazed when Kabir said that and have Sohail play this really important role. So obviously your film is releasing on Eid day, apart from

watching Tubelight, how do you plan to spend the festival? With family, just like how we celebrate holy, Diwali, Independence Day, Republic Day, New Year’s Day and all other festivals. All these festivals are just with family.

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Ingredients

20 Okra pieces of 1 1/2 inch size 1 1/2 cup Gram Flour 1/2 cup water 3 tsp ground masala 2 tsp Salt 3/4 cup refined oil

Heat oil in the frying pan. Shallow fry okra until golden brown.

allowing the batter to fill the inside, leave to rest for a few minutes.

Method Wash, dry and cut the top of the Okra’s off. Mix the gram flour with ground masala, salt and 1/2 cup water. Place the okra in the batter

Kadhi Pakora Ingredients For Pakora: • 5 tblsp Besan (Gram flour) • 1 Finely chopped onion • 1 finely chopped potato • 1 green chilli finely chopped • 1/4 tsp Ajwain • 1/4 tsp Kasoori Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) • 1 tblsp hara dhania (Coriander leaves) • 1 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp baking powder • A pinch of baking powder • Oil for deep frying • Salt to taste For Kadhi:

• 1 cup sour curd (khatti dahi) • 2 1/2 tblsp Besan (Gram flour) • 2 dry red chili whole • 1/2 tsp whole jeera • 1/4 tsp rye (mustard seeds) • 1/4 tsp methi dana (Fenugreek seeds) • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1 tsp jeera powder • 1 tsp coriander powder • 1 1/2 tsp Salt • 1/2 tsp chilli powder • 2 tsp ginger • 2 tsp garlic • 1/4 tsp garam masala • 1 green chilli • 1 tblsp hara dhania • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

Method Mix all ingredients listed under pakora except oil for frying. Now add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture little by little. The batter should be thick enough to bind the chopped potatoes and onions together. Heat oil for frying. When piping hot, drop small balls of the mixture in the oil. Fry in batches of 6 - 7 at a time. When the pakoras are golden brown, drain them on a kitchen paper. Keep them aside.

lumps. Add turmeric powder, salt and 4 -5 cups of water. Whisk well.

to a boil. Then let it simmer on a slow fire for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Now heat oil and add saboot lal mirch, sarsoon, saboot jeera and methi dana. When they begin to sputter add grated ginger and grated garlic. Stir fry for 15- 20 secs and then add turmeric, jeera powder, coriander powder, salt and red chilly powder. Immediately add besan-curd mixture. Stir well and bring it

After 15 mins add the pakoras, garam masala, crushed kasoori methi, green chilly slit lengthwise and again simmer the kadi for about 5 minutes. Take it out in a dish and garnish with finely chopped coriander. Best served hot with steamed rice.

In a separate bowl beat the curd/yogurt and mix gram flour in it. Blend thoroughly so as to ensure that there are no

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• 2 1/2 cup Water • 4 drops rose essence • 1/2 teaspoon edible food colour Method Mix maida, corn flour and baking soda in a bowl. Now add ghee and orange food colour in the above mixture.

To make a thickbatter, add curd and water. Mix well until it is thick but has a pouring consistency.

consistency. Add saffron, cardamom powder and rose essence. Stir well.

Keep it aside for 8 hours or overnight. 8-10 hours. To make the sugar syrup, heat water in a pan over medium flame. Add sugarand mix until fully dissolved. Simmer the syrup until it has one string

Now heat oil in a pan over medium flame for deep frying. Now fill the jalebi batter in a muslin cloth and pierce a small hole in it. Squeeze the muslin cloth into the oil to make concentric circles. Move

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from inside to outside to make perfect circles. Fry till jalebis are crisp and golden. Soak the jalebis in sugar syrup for 2-3 minutes. Ensure that the sugar syrup is warm and not very hot. Now remove from the syrup and place on a tray lined with butter paper or foil. Decorate with silver foil and serve the jalebis hot, warm or at room temperature.

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Amitabh Bachchan finds 'Thugs of Hindostan' 'rough and tough' Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting for highly anticipated 'Thugs of Hindostan', says the film is rough and tough! Big B took to Twitter to share his thoughts regarding the flick and wrote, "Back from work on TOH .. it is rough and tough ! But when ever did anyone gain without it .." An adaptation of the 1839 novel 'Confessions of a Thug', the

movie is slated for a 2018 Diwali release. The people will get to see Bollywood's two popular superstars, Aamir Khan and the 'PINK' star sharing the screen for the very first time in 'Thugs of Hindostan'. The cast also includes Katrina Kaif and 'Dangal' girl Fatima Sana Sheikh. The film will be produced under the Yash Raj Films banner and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.

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Farhan won't exploit Preity Zinta: Richa Chadha on 'Inside Edge Richa Chadha spoke about her character in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming web series 'Inside Edge,' which was rumoured to have resembles to IPL franchise 'Kings XI Punjab' owner Preity Zinta. The show will see the 'Maasan' actress playing a celebrity cricket team owner, with a stormy love life. Speaking on the same, Richa even denied the reports of Preity requesting the makers to show the first cut of the series to her, adding, she is not aware of any development. "I didn't know she had asked for a screening. Also, their (Farhan Akhtar, Preity Zinta and Ritesh Sidhwani) friendship goes back to the 'Dil Chahta Hai' days. I don't think they will exploit her. I am sure when she watches the show, she will like it." Speaking about the comparison between her character and the 'Veer Zara' actress, Richa said, "But the only thing that is common between us is that I play an actress, who owns a cricket team. The comparison ends there. We have made an

entertaining and an engaging show." Adding, "This has been one of the most difficult characters I have played. Every artist has some secrets and insecurities which have been highlighted in the show." The 'Inside Edge' cast consists of Richa Chadha, Vivek Oberoi, Angad Bedi, Tanuj Virwani, Sidhhant Chaturvedi, Sanjay Suri, Sarah Jane Dias and Sayoni Gupta. Excel Media and Entertainment, a division of Excel Entertainment, has collaborated with Amazon Prime Video for the show.

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LEGAL TALK

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.

Leave My Tree Alone The Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992 (“the Act”) is a little known piece of legislation which allows a property owner access on to his neighbour’s land so as to carry out maintenance and repair work to his own land.

If the neighbour is not prepared to allow such access, an application can be made to the Court for an “Access Order” under the Act. To obtain an Access Order, the applicant must show that the proposed works are: • Reasonably necessary for the preservation of the whole or any part of his land; and • It is either impossible or substantially more difficult to carry out such works without access to the neighbouring land. “Preservation” means works to maintain or repair the applicant’s land but not to improve it so, for example, the applicant cannot use the Act to gain access on to his neighbour’s land for the purposes of building an extension. The Act makes it clear that a Court should not grant an Access Order if to do so would interfere with or disturb the enjoyment of the neighbouring land by the occupier or cause the neighbour hardship.

actually causing subsidence damage to both properties.

There are very few reported cases relating to the Act (probably because so few applications are made for Access Orders) but one recent case was that of BPT Limited v Patterson and another. In that case BPT was the owner of a property which had a lime tree growing on their land. BPT argued that it was necessary for them to prune the tree in order to preserve their property and that access would be required onto the land of their neighbour, the Pattersons, in order to achieve that. The tree was

However, the Pattersons argued that pruning works were unnecessary because whilst those works could alleviate the existing subsidence, it would only replace it with a risk of heave. Therefore the proposed works would not “preserve” BPT’s property. Instead, the Pattersons contended that the existing subsidence and the potential heave if the works were carried out would cause hardship to their use and enjoyment of their property.

The Court agreed with the Pattersons and found that the works were not reasonably necessary and that even if it was it would be unreasonable to grant an Access Order as the works would cause interference, disturbance and hardship to the Pattersons in their use and enjoyment of their land. The Court decided the works would leave BPT’s property no better preserved. This case demonstrates that when deciding whether any proposed works are reasonably necessary, the Court will consider not only the benefits of

those works but also the potential disadvantages and the effect the works may have on the neighbouring land. If you are involved in any boundary or neighbour dispute then Blacks Solicitors can assist.

At Blacks Solicitors, we can assist you with all aspects of contractual matters from drawing up the contract to dealing with any disputes arising from the contract. Please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or email him at “LPatel@LawBlacks.com”

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Shabab Gulfraz

Deferring Pensions I mainly do a large amount of work in the retirement sphere, and wanted to discuss deferring private or company pensions, and why this might be a good idea. Usually, when someone reaches 65, the default retirement age on most pensions, then this means that you will start thinking should I start taking my pension benefits. Although this is the logical approach, for me more thought should be put into the decision. One of the first things to consider with private pensions is that by deferring taking your retirement pension, the funds will continue to remain invested. As the markets are buoyant at the moment, this may mean a healthier return when you come to retire. The downside is that markets could fall, and the longer you remain invested, there is a chance of a fall due to market uncertainty due to the election result, as well as that word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Brexitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rearing its head again. My view is, one can defer the decision if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right thing to do, and so long as there are other sources to use towards income provision. An example of this is if you have a pension and also ISA investments in Stocks and Shares. Well, in this case perhaps you may want to cash the stocks and shares ISA slowly and use that for income provision. This means that the pension will continue to remain invested, as well as outside your estate. This is a good way of making sure if you have an

inheritance tax issue then you are able to avoid brining further funds into your estate.

The second type of pension that it might be worth considering to defer is a final salary pension. A final salary pension is guaranteed by the scheme; therefore, you do not need to worry about fluctuating values. A final salary pension usually has enhancement factors if you take the pension later. This means that if you defer one year, you might get back a further up to 10 per cent per annum per year of retirement as an enhancement factor. The other matter to consider is that final salary pensions usually give a 5 year guarantee for someone who dies before they start drawing benefits. This means that you will not be at a loss by delaying the pension by a year or so. A warning to give at this instance is to check your scheme information just to make sure your scheme offers you a guaranteed death benefit as well as enhancements. You could also defer your state pension. This was a popular option previously as the rate of enhancement was quite generous previously. Now, the government has raised the date of state retirement age for many of us; therefore, a delay

may not be something you want to do anymore. The second matter to consider is if you defer your state pension and die, then the most you will get after April 2016 is three months of backdated payments. After the above date the ability to create a lump sum, which would be l paid on death has disappeared, and

now the only increase on deferment is a 5.8 per cent increase on the state pension on an annualised basis. The DWP stance is that the state pension is not like a savings pot. I personally would beg to differ, as if you have paid your national insurance contributions during your lifetime, then surely one

should get something back if you die before retirement. Personally, if you are thinking of deferring your pension, then think carefully. I would always encourage people to take advice and make the decision that best fits their circumstances.

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Henley Royal Regatta DB11 Two Great British Institutions, One Oarsome Car

To celebrate its Official Automotive Partnership with the Henley Royal Regatta - founded in 1839 and one of the world’s most prestigious and historic sporting fixtures - Aston Martin has created a very special DB11. The specification of this one-off Henley Regatta DB11 was carefully chosen by the Aston Martin Design Team. It features a raft of recently launched Q by Aston Martin Collection options and explores the full gamut of exclusive paint and upholstery colours, material finishes and craft features, including some bespoke elements by Q by Aston Martin Commission. The result is a car that’s distinctive and beautifully understated, mixed with classic

colour combinations and superb contemporary finishes. Starting with the exterior paintwork, the Henley Royal Regatta DB11 is finished in Diavolo Red combined with Satin Scintilla Silver roof and roof strakes available from Q by Aston Martin Commission. Carbon Fibre features extensively on the exterior, with both the Carbon Fibre Body Pack (front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser) and Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (Side Strakes, Hood Blades and Mirror Caps) selected from the Q by Aston Martin - Collection range, then treated to a distinctive satin finish. A set of 20” Gloss Black Directional wheels with diamond turned faces

and a smoked finish (again from Q by Aston Martin - Commission) plus Carbon Fibre Exhaust finishers, Smoked Tail Lights, Exterior Black Pack and Carbon Fibre Wings Badge complete the exterior’s dark detailing aesthetic. Inside, the Aston Martin Design Team elected for a scheme that reverses the exterior colours, with extensive use of Metallic Black leather and a Q by Aston Martin Trim Split that introduces flashes of Chancellor Red leather on the seats and door panels. Chancellor Red contrast stitching unites the two upholstery hues and highlights the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Aston Martin interiors. Swathes of Obsidian Black Alcantara are used

on the headlining and cantrails, while a Shadow Chrome Jewellery pack adds another sleek and subtle layer of detailing. The special Henley Royal Regatta DB11 will form the centrepiece of an Aston Martin display showcasing the 104-year-old marque’s range of acclaimed sports cars. More than 300,000 spectators attend the Regatta each year, which is held over five-days at its traditional venue of Henley-on-Thames. In addition to the static display, a fleet of Aston Martins will provide transport for key Regatta official and VIP guests. The 2017 Henley Royal Regatta will take place from Wednesday 28 June to Sunday 02 July.

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The Heat Is On As Skoda Unleash Their New Octavia vRS 245 Skoda hs just dropped it's brand new Octavia vRS 245 in the UK and it offers 15PS more than the previous rangetopping model. It comes with a raft of additional equipment to deliver the brand’s sportiest drive to date. Available in both hatch and estate forms, the vRS 245 model is also offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or a new seven-speed DSG transmission. Powered by a modified version of the existing 2.0 TSI four cylinder vRS powerplant, the vRS 245 can sprint from 0-62 in just 6.6 seconds (Estate 6.7 seconds) and has exceptional ingear flexibility. In fifth gear, for example, the vRS 245 with a manual gearbox sprints from 37 to 62 mph in just 6.4 seconds (Estate: 6.5 seconds) and from 50 to 75 mph in only 6.6 seconds (Estate: 6.8 seconds). And it’s not just an increase in engine power that marks the Octavia vRS 245 as something special. Thanks to the standard fitment of an electronically regulated VAQ limited-slip differential, drivers can fully exploit the car’s

performance - even in challenging conditions. The VAQ limited-slip differential was originally developed for motorsport and works with an electronically regulated multi-plate clutch located between the differential and the powered axle on the righthand side. When needed, 100 per cent of the power can be directed to one front wheel. When cornering, the differential transfers an increased amount of engine power to the outer front wheel (wheel with the most grip) as required. In terms of equipment, the vRS 245 builds on the already impressive specification of the standard vRS with a host of additional items. Externally, the vRS 245 is distinguished by striking 19-inch ‘Xtreme’ gloss black alloy wheels, gloss black front grille, door mirror housings and exhaust tailpipes. Inside, the vRS 245’s cabin features heated and electrically adjustable vRS sports seats trimmed in Alcantara and decorative trim panels finished in gloss black. The

colour multifunction trip computer, located in the main instrument panel between the speedometer and rev counter, also includes a lap timer as standard. Other equipment highlights shared with the standard vRS range include Amundsen satellite navigation with eight-inch display and integrated Wi-Fi, full LED headlights with adaptive front light system and LED daytime running lights, LED interior light pack (10 colours) and a Super sport threespoke leather multi-function steering wheel with vRS logo and paddles for DSG-equipped models. The Octavia vRS 245 is available to order now, with UK deliveries in July. Control with Stop function detects vehicles in front of the car and adjusts the speed automatically using the brakes to retain a safe distance. An Active Blind Spot Monitoring System also alerts the

driver to the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot to avoid any potential danger. City Park, a smart park assist system completes the safety and convenience offering.

Bentley Continental Supersports debuts at Goodwood Festival The exciting new Bentley Continental Supersports will be shown for the first time in the UK at Goodwood where it will be driven up the historic hillclimb by Derek Bell, renowned Le Mans champion and Bentley Boy. With its purposeful appearance, the world’s fastest fourseat car – and Bentley’s most powerful production car yet – is a true game changer, accelerating to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The Bentley Continental GT3 race car will also grace the hillclimb driven by Bentley Boy, Andy Soucek, the Blancpain GT Series racing driver. The Continental GT3 has competed in 360 races so far, claiming 74 podiums and 29 wins. Also going up the hillclimb will be the Bentaya, the world’s most powerful and most exclusive luxury SUV.

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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

4 Pillars??? Compatibility is a very important aspect, when it comes to teaming up together, be it personally as well as professionally. Today, we sneak a look into how # 4 people {4th, 13th, 22nd & 31st born} fare with people born on the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. #4 people are governed by Uranus. 4 with 1: A very decent combination, as their original and unconventional ideas would match, considerably. Number 1 should prove to be lucky for number 4, and if possible, property or business should be in the name of number 1. The original, independent and unconventional ideas they would share could practically be

implemented, as there would be less room for doubting each other. In business, though Uranus would make a # 4 person more research-oriented and inquisitive, 1 would be more comfortable if perched higher.

whereas Juhi Chawla a # 4. Maanayta is # 4 while hubbys Sanjay Dutt # 2. #4 Sridevi {13/08} is married to Boney Kapoor who is #2 {11/11}.

#1 Hrithik Roshan {10/01} shared great and successful chemistry with #4 Preity Zinta {31/01} in Mission Kashmir and Koi Mil Gaya4 with 2:

Even if not exactly poles apart, there could be little chemistry, and more sparks than anything, as 3 could be more materialistic, safe and practical, whereas 4 could be more daring, unconventional, and original.

The chemistry here could be quite electrifying, as the ideas and thoughts would match reasonably well. If you take a No.2 person as a partner, it would be comfortable, as your originality would find a faithful follower, gains indicated. Shahrukh Khan is a number 2

4 with 3:

From 4, 3 could learn to be more different and ingenious, and accept ‘change’ whereas 3 could teach 4 a lesson or two in matters of financial savings. 3 would be more ambitious, daring and dominating, a risk taker.

Both being unconventional and different, there could be a lot in common.

Hey you readers out there, after reading the above, if you think you are mismatched, then you must take solace from the fact that opposites attract! Cheers!

However because others would not be as original, there would be difficulties in selling the inventive ideas. It would be like two Englishmen who do not know Roman, in Rome.

GOD BLESS! SWETTA JUMAANI swettajumaani@rediffmail.com www.jumaani.com

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Back in time - 50 years The year is 1967 and the week is 26 June to 2 July, we go back 5o years this week to see how people lived five decades ago. The World's 1st ATM The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ATM (Automated Teller Machine) began service, at a branch of Barclays Bank in Enfield, North London. Inventor John Shepherd-Barron had originally planned a six-digit PIN but "discovered that his wife could not remember more than four digits, thus the worldwide standard for PINs is four digits." First Black Astronaut NASA announced Robert Henry Lawrence Jr as the first black African-American astronaut.

Pamela Anderson was born Fifty years ago this week Canadian American actress and model Pamela Denise Anderson was born. Anderson is best known for her role on the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television series Baywatch playing the role of CJ Parker. The Buffalo Riot

First British colour TV The first colour television broadcasts in the United Kingdom at 2pm in the afternoon on BBC 2, showing a match from Wimbledon between Cliff Drysdale and Roger Taylor.

A race riot began on the East Side of Buffalo, New York on the 26th of June and continued until July 1, virtually shutting down the city. During which many people were wounded and 200 people were arrested.

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