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Members of the British Asian business and professional community have come forward to strongly oppose Brexit and are in favour of remaining the European Union, as they feel that Brexit would spell an economic disaster for the UK and London could risk losing its status of global financial capital.

They totally reject the argument that immigrants have become a burden on the British taxpayers; in fact they see them as a source motivated manpower and a big contributor to the British economy.

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Bank of England unveils untearable new plastic £5 note New polymer fiver lasts up to five years and can withstand punishment from ‘claret, cigar ash, bulldogs and the washing machine’, boasts Mark Carney Mark Carney, has formally unveiled the Bank of England’s first plastic banknote, the new fiver featuring Sir Winston Churchill.

The transition to plastic notes is a significant departure for a central bank that has used paper money since it was established more than 320 years ago.

late wartime leader, Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, said the new polymer note was a major innovation and was cleaner, safer and longer-lasting than paper. “It is resistant to dirt and moisture, so the note won’t wear out as quickly as the current fivers but will stay in good condition for longer,” Carney said.

“It is stronger than paper and can better withstand being repeatedly folded into wallets or scrunched up inside pockets. Polymer notes can survive a splash of Claret, a flick of cigar ash, the nip of a bulldog, and even a spin in the washing machine afterwards to boot.”

At a cost of 7.4p a note, the

new fiver is about twice as expensive to produce as the paper note but will cost less over time according to the Bank because it will last on average around five years – two-and-a-half times longer. The longer life makes them more environmentally friendly, too, the Bank claims. They are almost impossible to tear, meaning there will be no longer any need to patch a torn note back together with sticky tape.

It will be introduced into circulation from 13 September, with 440m recyclable notes rolling off the presses and distributed at cash machines around the country.

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Disturbing images emerge of drowned refugees washed up on Libyan beaches.

The refugee crisis shows no signs of diminishing as more harrowing images surface of people’s lifeless bodies scattered across beaches near the city of Zuwara, in western Libya.

According to Red Crescent officials, the victims died trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.

According to Red Crescent officials, the victims died trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.

around one in 23.

So far this year more than 40,000 refugees have crossed the Mediterranean Sea to get to Italy from North Africa, after paying smugglers high prices.

Smugglers in Libya have exploited lawlessness and political chaos to expand their activities along routes from sub-Saharan Africa, often working with local militia groups.

People smuggling is thought to account for between 30 and 50 per cent Many of the boats are of the GDP of northwestern thought to have departed Libya, according to the head from Zuwara and Sabratha, of the EU’s Mediterranean not too far from where the naval mission. victims’ bodies washed up.

Refugees pay these The UNHCR added that the smugglers hundreds of route between North Africa dollars for a place on a and Italy was ‘dramatically boat, risking their lives in the flimsy, inflatable crafts more dangerous’ than the that often sink. route to Greece, with an estimated death toll of

Teenager burned alive for refusing to marry former boss’s son.

A teenage girl was burned alive in Pakistan after refusing to marry her former boss’s son.

Maria Sadaqat, 19, had recently quit her teaching job at a private school after being repeatedly pursued by the principal of the school to marry his son.

When she refused the proposal, she was attacked by a group of at least five people, including her would-be father-in-law.

Ms Sadaqat’s uncle reportedly said the groom was ‘divorced and twice her age

so she refused the proposal and left her job when they pursued her time and again.’

Last Monday, Maria was cornered in a village outside Islamabad where her uncle says she was ‘badly tortured and then burned alive’.

She was taken to hospital with 85 per cent burns but died on Wednesday from her injuries.

Before she died, she identified her attackers and officers have now arrested one of them.

Police are still on the hunt for the other four.

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NEWS BBC IN ‘RACISM’ ROW FOR TURNING AWAY WHITE APPLICANTS FROM BAME DIVERSITY SCHEME BBC has been accusing of being anti-white by The Sun newspaper following a job description for two junior script writer roles, offered as a 12 month traineeship specifically for those from black, Asian and other ethnic minorities.

The Sun claims that some applicants have reacted angrily to being told they weren’t eligible for the BAMEspecific role.

The BBC has defended itself and in a statement said The Sun’s headline was “irresponsible”.

It added as there is a lack of diversity in the industry, the trainee scheme was “the right thing to do”.

The Sun claimed the recruitment process, under the Equalities Act, “was illegal to discriminate against job applicants on grounds of race, unless crucial to the role”.

The corporation said: “As the Sun knows and has ignored, these are not jobs but training and development opportunities permitted under the Equality Act and to describe this as anti-white is utterly ridiculous and irresponsible.

“As we have an underrepresentation of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in script editing roles at the BBC it’s the right thing to do.”

BOY SNEAKS ON PLAN ALL THE WAY TO DUBAI. A Chinese boy sneaked on board a passenger jet and got all the way to Dubai because he thought he could make his fortune begging in the city.

The 16-year-old, who has only been named as Xu, was discovered in the cargo hold of flight EK 303 from Shanghai when it landed at Dubai airport.

He is believed to have jumped over an airport fence and climbed into the Emirates plane’s cargo hold while security guards were not paying attention.

Xu had apparently heard that beggars could make tens of thousands of

PAKISTAN’S FORMER FEDERAL MINISTER SENTENCED 16 YEARS IN PRISON FOR HAJ CORRUPTION CASE Pakistan’s former federal minister for religious affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi, was sentenced to 16 years in jail for the Haj corruption case on Friday.

Judge Malik Nazir Ahmad from special court central, a lower court, also sentenced Director General (DG) Haj Rao Shakeel to 40 years in prison and Joint secretary for religious affairs Aftab Aslam was also sentenced to 16 years, reports Dawn.

After the sentence was pronounced, Kazmi and Aftab were arrested from the court premises and escorted to Adiala Jail by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, while Shakeel is already in custody of the National Accountability Bureau in Lahore, reports Dawn.

The verdict was announced after cross-examination of 60 witnesses presented by the prosecution which concluded last week.

According to reports, between 2010 and 2012, the Haj corruption scandal rocked the national political scene and led to the departure of both Hamid Saeed Kazmi and Azam Swati

from the federal cabinet.

Kazmi already spent nearly two years in prison over charges of irregularities in the 2009 Haj operation.

He was slapped with allegations of involvement in the Haj corruption scandal and inflicting huge losses to the national coffers two years ago.

According to the charge sheet issued to Kazmi, Shakeel and Raja Aftabul Islam, the men were indicted for fraud, cheating, misuse of authority, and causing losses to the national exchequer and the public at large.

pounds a year begging in the city.

Emirates did not provide any details on the condition of the stowaway, but in a statement said: ‘We are cooperating fully with authorities in Dubai and as this is a police matter we are unable to comment further at this time.’

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Woman appears in Court charged with murdering elder sister A woman has appeared at Luton Magistrates court for the first time after being charged with the murder of her older sister.

Sabah Khan, 26, is accused of killing 34-year-old Saima Khan, who is believed to be her sister at their house in Overstone Road on Monday May 23.

Khan, from Luton, was remanded in custody Wednesday morning and her case was sent straight to crown court where she will

appear later this month.

She appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court and kept her head bowed throughout the hearing where she only spoke to confirm her name.

Mother-of-four Saima Khan was found lying in a pool of blood at their property at around 11.30pm after fellow family members are believed to have been at a funeral.

No details of the case were heard and Khan will appear at Luton Crown Court on June 6.

Khan was arrested on Tuesday and she was charged on Wednesday after police were granted more time to question her.

“Sabah Khan, 26, of Overstone Road, Luton, was arrested yesterday and has now been charged with murder.

Saima Khan’s husband Hafeez Rehman, a taxi driver, said the family’s hearts had been ‘torn apart’ and their four children deprived of their mother.

“She has been remanded in custody pending an appearance at Luton Magistrates’ Court in the morning.”

Judge heavily criticises nightclub for kicking out drunk teenager who was then abducted and raped on streets A judge has heavily criticised Snobs nightclub in Birmingham after ejecting a ‘drunk’ student who was then abducted and horrifically raped.

of acting “irresponsibly towards their customers.”

She said: “Something needs to be said about Snobs nightclub.

Judge Mary Stacy accused Snobs of being partly to blame for the attack after the 19-year-old victim was “abandoned” in the city centre to be picked off “like prey”.

Abbas was jailed for 11 years after being convicted of rape while Hussain was sentenced to six years after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court , Judge Stacy criticised the management at Snobs for the venue’s cheap drinks promotions and accused them

“The disregard for customers allowed for the circumstances for this crime to occur.”

The judge said the case called into question the club’s fitness to hold a licence and referred the venue to licensing chiefs at Birmingham City Council.

It is believed bouncers removed the university student from the venue after she collapsed inside and became separated from her friends.

A court heard she was then lured into a transit van by Zaheer Abbas, 30, and Sajad Hussain, 35, and taken to an industrial estate where she was brutally raped and sexually assaulted in an hour-long ordeal.

failure of Snobs itself to fail to put procedures in place, for example by arranging taxis to take them (students) home.

“We have heard how the establishment carries on serving drinks to students who have had far more than enough to drink.

“Then they fail to take responsibility for the students, they removed (her) after she collapsed inside.

“Snobs abandoned her on the street where she was prey to the likes of Abbas and Hussain.

“The security officer is not personally to blame, it was a

In a statement on Wednesday the force said: “Officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit have been investigating the murder after 34-year-old Saima was found dead in a property on Overstone Road on Monday 23 May.

on February 20, last year.

Abbas and Hussain, along with others, were then seen leading her to Abbas’ transit van.

She was then driven to an industrial estate in the Nechells area of the city where she was raped by Abbas and sexually assaulted by Hussain.

Judge Stacey told the wicked pair: “What you both did to her had devastating consequences.

“After achieving her goal of getting into a top university because of your actions she dropped out.

“She no longer goes out on her own and feels wary and fearful.

“She was clearly abducted, she had to be held up and was unable to walk unaided.

“She was totally incapable.

“Abbas, you took her virginity from her which can never be reclaimed, you took her innocence and ruined her time in Birmingham.

She also vowed to contact colleges and universities warning them of Snobs’ cheap drinks promotions targeting “young and vulnerable” students

“Both of you have shown no remorse and have cynically attempted to portray her as a sexual predator when the exact opposite was true.”

She added: “This was a deeply distressing case.

Abbas, of Small Heath, Birmingham, and Hussain, of Bordesley Green, Birmingham, denied doing anything wrong but were both convicted by separate juries.

“The distress on the face of the jurors was all too evident and understandable.”

Abbas was convicted by a jury last December while Hussain was convicted last month.

Both trials were shown chilling CCTV of the pair outside the club before the attack.

Jurors heard the victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was ejected by Snobs’ security staff at around 3.30am

The horrific ordeal lasted over an hour before the twisted pair dropped the victim back at her student accommodation.

The court heard the student, who had been a virgin, had since dropped out of her course at the University of Birmingham.

The judge praised their victim who endured two trials, saying: “I pay tribute to her strength and courage coming forward.

“Her bravery and dignity impressed everyone at court.

“Her actions resulted in you both being brought to justice.”

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Are the British Asian business and professional community

rejecting Brexit?

by ITRAT BASHIR Members of the British Asian business and professional community have come forward to strongly oppose Brexit and are in favour of remaining the European Union, as they feel that Brexit would spell an economic disaster for the UK and London could risk losing its status of global financial capital.

They totally reject the argument that immigrants have become a burden on the British taxpayers; in fact they see them as a source motivated manpower and a big contributor to the British economy.

A prominent British Asian businessman Dr Rami Ranger CBE firmly believes that the UK’s strength lies in the Union. He feels those who support Brexit have a very narrow outlook and suspect that they are only worried about immigration.

According to him, the European Union gives the UK access to a market of over 500 million affluent people; since we are a trading nation and need to trade with the world for survival. Whatever makes trading easier is good for the UK.

“In fact, bearing in mind the ageing population and declining birth rate in the UK, without migrants the British economy would not grow. The prosperity we are witnessing today is the direct result of immigrants. They work more for less and keep Britain competitive,” he said.

Mihir Kapadia, CEO of Sun Global Investments, strongly advocated for staying in the Union. He believed that the absence of the EU would make it very difficult for the UK to maintain its political and economic relevance in the world.

“Economically the world has moved away from single country to larger single market and with a population of about 60 million, the UK may not hold as much leverage against larger trading partners, such as USA, China and India. The UK is the gateway for companies from former colonies; in absence of its EU membership, companies will be forced to move to mainland Europe,” he added He also felt that a Brexit scenario is an untested idea whose unintended consequences have not been understood; it will add further uncertainty in an already shaky environment. “In order to stop the abuse of the benefits system, which is one of the biggest concerns, we actually need to address that rather than blame immigration or EU membership,” he added.

A British-Asian female entrepreneur and multi award-winning founder of Nosh Detox, Geeta Sidhu-Robb saw benefits for women while remaining in the Union.

“I strongly believe that women are beneficiaries of our EU membership.

In the last few decades the union has helped to foster greater parity between men and women in the UK through equal treatment legislation, measures for the advancement

of women and systematic gender mainstreaming ensuring that a gendered perspective is incorporated into all other policies.”

On the economic front, she felt that EU membership has made London a central hub for international organisations wishing to spread across EU borders. “Suppliers, employees and technology are regularly sourced offshore from UK businesses, with thanks to the EU for

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COVER STORY of maintaining the streamlined processes already in place,” he added.

According to him, passporting is a fundamental concern for many global financial services companies in the run-up to the referendum, as the EU currently licenses firms in member countries to work across European borders. Thus, businesses could eventually be forced to seek passports into European countries from elsewhere in order to maintain their European Economic Area (EEA) client base. The relocation of financial services companies could, as a result, add to the pressure felt by the UK economy in the short term.

Sarosh Zaiwalla, migration, sanctions and arbitration expert, believes in the Union for a simple reason that that multiculturalism in business helps to foster an environment of acceptance for diversity and tolerance and promotes inter-cultural learning. making this transfer simpler. In the face of a Brexit, however, business owners could see their operations and subsequent finances falter almost instantly,” she added.

“As a small business owner myself, I believe without a doubt that a Brexit could do more harm than good. A large proportion of SME owners rely on external financing to fund their business, often turning to banks, government bodies and EU initiatives for aid,” she added.

“Migrants contribute over £25 billion to the UK economy making them an absolutely indispensable part of the business community. Immigrants are paying on average 64 percent more in taxes than they have received in benefits,” she added.

Paresh Davdra, CEO of RationalFX, was all yes for the EU membership.

He observed that for global organisations, Brexit has the potential to overturn distribution channels, which have been cemented over

“A mix of different cultures and languages within the workplace stimulates a different approach to problem-solving, encourages ‘out-ofthe-box thinking’ and brings about new and innovative solutions,” he added He also observed that Brexit could damage global conflict resolution.

He pointed out that whilst UN sanctions would not be affected there are many sanctions the EU enacts in the absence of the UN, which are unanimously supported by members states. “The UK has been the central player in the initiations of these sanctions in recent years, using them against countries such as Russia, Syria, North Korea and Iran,” he added.

He believed that if Brexit went ahead both the EU and the UK’s ability to enforce sanctions would be severely limited.

Rajesh Agrawal, Chairman of XendPay and business Advisor to the London Mayor, said if the UK were to leave the EU, the free movement of goods and capital that have been so crucial to the success of the Tech and Fintech industries would be put at unnecessary risk.

“The capital has carefully created a nurturing environment and become an international centre for Fintech firms of all shapes and sizes, who see London as a gateway to the 500 million customers over the channel; it would be senseless to cut ourselves off from these,” he added.

Geeta rejected the immigration argument by saying that the Brexit campaign has completely discounted how beneficial migration is to the UK.

some time. “In the event of a Brexit, UK-based international businesses may be faced with the decision to move overseas in the hopes

According to him, a Brexit will endanger the currently booming payments industry. There is ‘passporting’ of EU rules, which allow a payments company authorised in the UK to conduct business across the

EU, which will no longer be possible if Brexit occurs. Hence, payment and money transfer companies will no longer be able to provide services in the EU unless they get a separate EU license via an office abroad, effectively driving down London’s appeal to Fintech companies worldwide.

On the migration issue, he said that ‘The UK Dream’ is currently what a lot of migrants are pursuing, migrants like him. “Educated, ambitious individuals have chosen the UK to

set up careers and businesses, and in doing so have added many billions of pounds to the UK economy,” he added.

“It is unlikely that migrants will still view the UK as an attractive destination for setting up businesses if Brexit occurs, and it will negatively affect the UK’s relationship with migrants, and in turn negatively impact the UK economy.”

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Local residents praise Parliamentary Services workshop held by Community centre

Pakistan & Kashmir Welfare Association (PKWA), based in Batley, Yorkshire recently teamed up with Parliamentary services to run a series of workshops for local residents to enable and empower them for their engagement with the work and processes of Parliament. The workshops have proved be very popular and successful.

to the select committees and parliamentary process generally”

Participants who attended were full of praise for the workshops; due to its success and popularity, it is anticipated more workshops will be held in the future.

“The workshop has given me an opportunity to understand developing an effective ‘Campaigning toolkit’, learning to use different engagement methods as part of a campaign” said Khadim Hussain

One of the attendees and local resident Masood Iqbal said: “I found the workshop thoroughly useful as it increased my understanding of the legislative process (primary/secondary), statutory instruments and delegated legislation, how to track and influence bills before parliaments. I look forward to making my contribution as a member of public by submitting evidence directly

Aysha Imran, who was one of many women who also attended said: “I have learned a great deal from the course and now better able to understand from the informality of parliamentary groups and to the formality of select committees, petitioning nature of EDMs, private motions to organising process for the parliamentary business arrangements.

Razi Qadri, who also attended said: “I want to thank PKWA for organising these important workshops which have enabled me to better understand the important role of the Parliament, Government and the Monarch”

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Can’t cook, won’t cook? Yaadgaar’s revolutionary cooking sauces make for a memorable experience Whatever I create, I create with my kids in mind, as I won’t feed them any rubbish

In the busy modern world, good home-cooked meals are often viewed as something of a luxury, which not everyone has time to enjoy.

Almost gone are the days in which families spent hours or even days slaving over complex meals for everyday enjoyment – a study in 2014 found that the average UK household now spends just 34 minutes cooking per day, a figure which has more than halved since the 1980s. With more and more families having both parents out at work and the range and availability of ready meals and takeaways ever increasing, cooking for long periods seems to have fallen out of favour in Britain.

Convenience can only go so far against cravings for home-made goodness, however, a sentiment which creator of new Yaadgaar curry sauces Zahid, can sympathise with greatly.

Zahid came up with the idea for a healthy and simple jarred alternative to traditional homecooked curry when he realised just how many takeaway meals he and his work colleagues had been eating in lieu of having time to cook properly. After employing a chef to cook for their offices in an effort to improve on this, Zahid realised that the time taken to prepare a good curry – not to mention the cost of all the ingredients – made

eating good food rather expensive, and unsustainable in the long run, meaning a return to junk food.

Armed with this desire to eat more natural and healthier foods, he retreated to his home kitchen and began experimenting with the perfect blends of spices and tastes to create convenience without compromise.

Zahid commented, “Whatever I create, I create with my kids in mind, as I won’t feed them any rubbish. We use freshly ground spices that are not brought in from India or Pakistan, but are crushed and ground in house, so it’s fresh and I know exactly what’s going into it. It’s also healthy, and there’s been no tummy upsets! Even a young child can make a good curry with these sauces – it’s just that simple!”

Yaadgaar’s new range of sauces is unlike any other on the market today, designed to make the preparation of tasty and complex curries a quick and simple process.

All the convenience loving home chef needs to do is add chicken, meat or vegetables – and that’s it! No chopping, spice adding, marinating – cooks can now enjoy the full-bodied taste of a proper home cooked meal from a real Punjabi kitchen with none of the fuss usually involved.

The sauces, which come in a range of mild and hot variations,

contain no preservatives, no artificial colours, and no flavour enhancement except the range of traditional spices used within each one. The ingredients list is refreshingly short, with nothing included that would be out of place in a typical kitchen cupboard – and some which might be welcomed, but not necessarily present, in a student cupboard, to reassure some worried parents!

Yaadgaar also offers amazing value for money, with one jar of sauce providing up to eight servings – perfect for feeding a busy family on a budget. After all, time is money!

Yaadgaar themselves have been around since 1983, providing a wide range of savoury and sweet products across the UK, as well as exporting products to wholesale and retail markets in ROI, Belgium and France. Noted for their high standards of food hygiene, relish and customer satisfaction, Zahid and the rest of the team are excited to be launching into this new area of simple, home-cooked specialties.

So for all of the culinary challenged and time poor home chefs out there, rest easy in the knowledge that you are not alone. The world of cooking is adapting swiftly to meet the needs of the modern world, and Yaadgaar’s sauces are no exception to that.

I tried out some of Yaadgaar’s revolutionary sauces to see if they lived up to the hype. As somebody who loves to cook but generally doesn’t have the patience for long-winded recipes with a lot of ingredients (or to be honest, much room in my small kitchen for a very extensive spice cupboard!), I’m very interested in the idea of speeding up the process without compromising on taste or quality.

I tested the Vegetable Mild Curry Sauce at home, figuring that I could probably trick my dining companions into consuming a few more of their five a day if they were paired with some tasty sauces. The instructions on the side of the jar are almost unnecessary, consisting of essentially: simmer the sauce, add your vegetables/meat/chicken, add a bit of water, and leave alone to finish cooking, stirring every so often. In the spirit of saving time

and effort, I got my vegetables preprepared so I didn’t even have to chop those. Cooking a meat based option would be even easier – just chuck it in and you’re ready to go.

I have to admit, this was probably the simplest curry I’ve ever cooked – almost suspiciously so, leaving me wondering if it could really taste any good after such a short time. I was pleased to discover therefore, that it really did taste fantastic.

Mildly spicy and slightly sweet and amazingly moreish, it’s easy to tell in the natural taste of it that there aren’t any artificial ingredients. The quality was fantastic and definitely more than comparable to a dish with a lot more time spent on it. I’ll definitely reach for this next time I crave a simple and tasty curry dish at home, and don’t fancy spending hours and hours on preparation and cooking!

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Another one bites the dust, as BHS to close down at a cost of 11,000 jobs

by ITRAT BASHIR British Home Store (BHS), a face of the British retail sector for almost 90 years, will vanish from our high streets at the cost of 11,000 jobs, after its administrators failed to find a buyer for the departmental store.

The UK’s leading retail store, with 164 branches across the UK, had filed for administration almost a month ago after it failed to secure finances to overcome the losses. The stores’ debt stood around £1.3 billion, which include a pensions deficit of £571 million.

In 2000, the BHS was bought

by billionaire Sir Philip Green for £200 million, which he later sold it for just £1.

Philip Duffy and Benjamin Wiles, Managing Directors of Duff & Phelps (the Administrators) have announced the orderly wind down of the BHS business.

“Despite the considerable efforts of the Administrators and BHS senior Management it has not been possible to agree a sale of the business. Although multiple offers were received, none were able to complete a deal due the working capital required to secure the future of the company,” said Duff & Phelps’s spokesman.

According to him, as a result of the wind down all 163 stores will be in close down sale mode over the coming weeks and whilst continuing efforts will

be made by the administrators to sell stores, the jobs of 8000 members of staff are likely to

go. A further 3000 jobs of non BHS employees who work in the store’s concessions may also be at risk.

Philip Duffy, Managing Director of Duff & Phelps and Joint Administrator, said, “The British high street is changing and in these turbulent times for retailers, BHS has fallen as another victim of the seismic shifts we are seeing. The tireless work and goodwill of the existing management team and employees of BHS with the support of my team were not enough to change the fortunes of the company.”

In response to the news regarding BHS, Business

Minister Anna Soubry said that the announcement that the administrators have been unable to find a buyer for the business will be devastating news for all those who work at BHS and those in the supply chain. “The government stands ready to support workers to find new jobs as quickly as possible,” she added.

The Business Secretary has already announced an accelerated Insolvency Service investigation into the activity of former BHS directors. Any issues of misconduct will be taken extremely seriously, said the Minister’s spokesperson.

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Cake Rusk fever sweeps UK as KCB celebrate 50 years of baking from our suppliers that whatever we used was high quality and free from animal fats” Saleem comments of the recipe, confirming his ongoing commitment to quality.

This is a sentiment reflected in consumer’s love of the product, with one satisfied reviewer commenting ‘I have visited many places in the world, but this is one of the best tasting cake rusks!’

Today Kashmir Crown Bakery is an award winning, multi-million pound business with roots still firmly planted in Bradford. As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, KCB recently welcomed winner of the Great British Bake Off 2015 and popular chef Nadiya Hussain to their Bradford based bakery.

It’s a familiar sight in any Asian household – a cup of tea after a long day, with a plateful of tempting treats ready to dunk in and enjoy.

But while it might be first instinct to picture a chocolate digestive or custard cream perched there, it seems that for British Asians, a new frontrunner is taking over in dunking popularity – the tasty cake rusk.

Kashmir Crown Bakeries, the largest Asian food manufacturer in Europe, have announced that cake rusk continues to be their best-selling and most loved product in the UK. The twice-baked crunchy treat will probably become more popular than the nation’s current favourite the digestive biscuit in the next few years, as their prize-winning product continues to be extremely popular amongst consumers.

Cake Rusk is a popular biscuit across much of South East Asia, consisting of twice-baked cake flavoured with vanilla to create a crispy, light texture and delicate taste. It is best eaten with tea, coffee or milk to dunk it in.

KCB are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, marking almost half a century of cake rusk making. The bakery began in Bradford in 1966

by Mohammed Saleem, who had just £55 to his name, a single oven and a dream to open a shop selling Asian confectionary.

It was here in 1970 that Saleem stumbled across his own perfect recipe for Crown Cake Rusks – this secret recipe is still used today, and is closely guarded by the company!

“From the beginning we insisted on using high quality ingredients, and obtained proof

Nadiya toured the bakery in the afternoon of Thursday 26th May to find out exactly how the cake rusks

and other tasty sweets made by KCB are created, and taste tested some freshly made treats. She commented that she was ‘delighted to be there’, and added that cake rusks are amongst her families favourite tea-time treats, especially her husband.

We certainly can’t think of a better way to celebrate 50 years of delectable cake and biscuit creation than sharing some of the nation’s favourite treats with one of the nation’s favourite bakers. Here’s to another 50 years and beyond for KCB! For more information on KCB, please contact 0845 094 3030.

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HEALTH

12 Signs You May Have an Iron Deficiency Iron can make the difference between you feeling on top of the world and downright miserable.

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the

mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make a protein called hemoglobin. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen to your body’s tissues, which is essential for your tissues and muscles to function effectively.

When there isn’t enough iron in

iron

1.You’re exhausted The most common symptom of iron deficiency, it’s also possibly the most difficult one to detect. iron deficiency causes less oxygen to reach your tissues, so your body is deprived of the energy it needs. If your “normal” fatigue is coupled with you feeling, weak, irritable, or unable to focus, iron (or a lack thereof) might have something to do with it.

2. You have heavy periods The most common symptom of iron deficiency, it’s also possibly the most difficult one to detect.

deficiency causes less oxygen to reach your tissues, so your body is deprived of the energy it needs. If your “normal” fatigue is coupled with you feeling, weak, irritable, or unable to focus, iron (or a lack thereof) might have something to do with it.

3. You’re pale There’s a reason the words “pale” and “sickly” are often used interchangeably.

Hemoglobin gives your blood its red

your blood stream, the rest of your body can’t get the amount of oxygen it needs.

experience the symptoms for years without ever knowing the cause.

While the condition may be common, a lot of people don’t know they have iron deficiency anemia. It’s possible to

Iron is critical for producing hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body. So without

color and, thus, your skin its rosy hue. That means that low levels of the protein can suck the color straight from your skin

and the inside of your bottom eyelids are less red than usual, low iron may be to blame.

If you have a light complexion, it’s pretty easy to spot. No matter your skin tone, though, if the inside of your lips, your gums,

4. You get short of breath easily No matter how deeply you breathe, if your oxygen levels are low, you’ll feel out of air If you notice yourself getting out of breath doing things that you’d normally handle just fine—be it climbing a flight or stairs or knocking out your usual workout— iron deficiency could be to blame.

5. Your head

it, everything suffers—and can lead to anemia. Check out these symptoms of iron deficiency and, if you have them, see your doc and request a ferritin test, which measures your body’s iron stores.

hurts An iron-deficient body will prioritise getting oxygen to your brain before it worries about other tissues, but even then, your noggin will still get less than it ideally should. In response, the brain’s arteries can swell, causing headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation.

6. You feel anxious for no reason As if your life wasn’t stressful enough, iron deficiency can trick you into feeling even more anxious. A lack of oxygen revs up your body’s sympathetic nervous system, which is kind of like your body’s gas pedal. Plus, since

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it progresses into full-blown iron deficiency anemia, can cause hair loss.

“It sends your body into survival mode, so your body channels oxygen to support vital functions as opposed to ones like keeping your hair intact. Don’t panic if there are a few hairs in your drain, though. Most scalps lose about 100 hairs on a good day.

8. You’re vegetarian or vegan

Folic acid deservedly gets a lot of pre-natal press, but babies-tobe also need iron, and they can steal mom’s stores. What’s more, many women lose a substantial amount of blood during delivery, which can lower iron counts. If you’re pregnant with multiples, have pregnancies close together, or regularly vomit because of morning sickness, you may need to boost your iron intake.

11.Your tongue looks weird Besides sapping the colour out of your tongue, low iron counts can reduce levels of myoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that supports muscle health, like the muscle that makes up the tongue. As a result, many people who are iron deficient complain of a sore, inflamed, and strangely smooth tongue.

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All iron is not created equal. Your body absorbs heme iron—which comes from meat, poultry, and fish—two to three times more efficiently than nonheme iron from plants You can still get enough iron with careful meal planning.

Dark leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes are all rich in iron; pair them with vitamin-C-rich foods like bell peppers, berries, and broccoli to boost your absorption.

9.You have an underactive thyroid Iron deficiency slows your body’s thyroid function and blocks its metabolismboosting effects. Hypothyroidism if often missed according to research, so if you notice low energy levels, weight gain, or even a lower body temperature, talk to your doctor.

Although it is strictly advised not to self-prescribe and to always consult your doctor, here are some tips on helping with iron deficiency

Iron Supplements Iron tablets can help restore iron levels in your body. If possible, you should take iron tablets on an empty stomach, which helps the body absorb them better. If they upset your stomach, you can take them with meals. You may need to take the supplements for several months. Iron supplements may cause constipation or stools that are black in color.

Diet Diets that include the following foods can help treat or prevent iron deficiency: • red meat • dark green, leafy vegetables

12. You have celiac or an inflammatory bowel disease Even if you get enough iron in your diet, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis can lead to problems absorbing nutrients, iron included. These conditions cause inflammation in and damage to the digestive tract. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these GI diseases, talk to you doctor about how you can increase your iron absorption.

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Additionally, vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. If you’re taking iron tablets, a doctor might suggest taking the tablets along with a source of vitamin C, like a glass of orange juice or citrus fruit.

Treating the Underlying Cause of Bleeding Iron supplements won’t help if excess bleeding causes the deficiency. A doctor may prescribe birth control pills to women who have heavy periods. This can reduce the amount of menstrual bleeding each month.

In the most severe cases, a blood transfusion can replace iron and blood loss quickly.

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All things This week we’re looking at all things rice. The perfect accompaniment to any meal, Rice is the main food for half the world’s population and is grown on every continent

except Antarctica.

Traditionally this grain is seen as a symbol of life and fertility, which is why it was historically thrown at weddings. In fact some cultures love it so much; the Chinese

word for ‘rice’ is the same as their word for ‘food’!

While some home cooks may shy away from cooking it themselves in fear of soggy or undercooked grains, cooking delicious

rice dishes is really easy. Whether it’s a simple side dish for your evening meal that you’re after, or a complex and beautiful biriyani centrepiece for your next celebration, you too can achieve

great flavour without spending heaps of time or effort. This issue we’ve teamed up with Tolly Boy Rice to share some super easy recipes that anybody can enjoy – why not give them a try?

EASIEST CHICKEN BIRYANI

TURMERIC RICE ½ tsp salt

To prepare:

Ingredients 40g butter 1 onion, finely sliced 280g basmati rice, rinsed ½ tsp Ground Turmeric

1. Heat a saucepan with a tight fitting lid and add the butter.

2. Once the butter has melted, tip in the onions and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Add the Basmati rice and carefully mix well.

3. Fold in the turmeric and salt and add 650ml of just boiled water.

4. Cover and simmer for 10-13 minutes until all the water has evaporated.

5. Serve hot with a cucumber raita or any curry or lentil dish.

Ingredients 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts 150g of uncooked Basmati rice 1 jar of Biryani Sauce Chopped red or green chillis (optional) 4 tbsp of water

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 2. In a saucepan, stir fry the chicken breasts in a little oil

for three minutes. Add in the chopped chilli if using, for a kick of extra heat.

3. Pour over a jar of Biryani Sauce and add the uncooked Basmati Rice and 4tbsp of water.

4. Bring to the boil, pour into an ovenproof dish and cover with a tight fitting lid.

5. Place in the oven for 35 minutes and serve hot.

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rice INDIAN MIXED VEGETABLE RICE

(SLOW COOKER)

NAWABI BIRYANI Ingredients 300g basmati rice 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, sliced 125g unsalted mixed nuts, chopped 25g sultanas 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 3 tbsp Biryani Paste 400ml hot water Method:

Ingredients 250g Basmati rice 1 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 100g carrot, diced 100g green beans, trimmed and cut in half 100g cauliflower florets (medium size) 2 tbsp Balti Paste 600ml hot water Method:

1. Rinse the basmati rice in cold running water then cover

1. Wash the basmati rice in several changes of water with cold water and leave to and leave soak for up to 20 minutes.

5. Add the Biryani Paste and water, 2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the to soak stir and bring to the boil, lower cumin seeds and fry gently for 30 minutes. the heat and cover. Continue to until they start to crackle.

2. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté cook for 15 - 20 minutes until 3. Add the carrot, green beans, the onions until golden brown. the water has evaporated. Turn cauliflower and Balti Paste drained rice, d washe the Add 3. and fry for a further 3 - 4 off the heat and stand for 5 the all until gently fold and stir minutes. minutes. rice grains are coated in oil.

4. Drain the rice of excess 6. Gently fluff up the rice with water and transfer it to your 4. Add half of the nuts, all the a fork and garnish with the slow cooker and add the hot sultanas and coconut and remaining chopped nuts before water. continue tossing gently for 2 - 3 serving alongside your favourite 5. Add the vegetables and mix minutes. curry well with the rice. Cook on high for 1½ - 2 hours.

Recipes and images courtesy of Tolly Boy Rice.

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OPINION

This edition let’s talk about something that affects many of us – travelling.

And specifically to South East Asia. This article, as with all of the ones that have gone by are designed to get you thinking, and not a replacement for good medical advice. If you do have any concerns of that nature then you should, as always speak to your doc!

Let’s take Pakistan for example.

The sixth most populous country in the world with an estimated population of almost 200 million.

It is a destination of choice for thousands of travellers from the United Kingdom each year with over 270, 000 visits annually. From all those going to the country to visit family or friends, how many take the appropriate precautions?

Do you?

The generic advice is that all people wishing to visit Pakistan should see their doctor up to 6 weeks prior to travel. This is because they may well need some injections, and some general advice on how to stay health-safe.

Other than advising adequate health insurance, in Pakistan if medical assistance is needed, the advice is to dial 15 asking for an ambulance.

So before going to Pakistan, simple things need to be reviewed for example, are you immune to measles? It occurs worldwide, and it is common in countries such as Pakistan. Again, you might need a few injections before travel and

these are designed to protect you. They aren’t an optional extra, just in case, but advised so that you don’t fall ill. Do you ensure that you are up-to-date before travelling? These may include diphtheria, hepatitis A, poliomyelitis, tetanus and typhoid.

Now we come to the all-important anti-malarials. This is an interesting one. Some people I have spoken to say, ‘oh we don’t need anti-malarials. We have been in and out of Pakistan our entire lives.’ Does that constitute life-long immunity to malaria? Read on and find out. Just because one has been bitten 999 times and not got malaria, doesn’t mean that the hundredth bite will not be the one that harms.

So what is malaria? It is caused by a protozoa called Plasmodium.

People get malaria when a female anopheline mosquito bites them. Plasmodium develops within the gut of the insect after the mosquito becomes infected following a blood meal. It develops inside its gut for 7-20 days, which then infect its salivary glands. The next time the mosquito takes a bite into human skin, your skin, they are ejected into the human and taken up by the liver. Here, they will multiply, and within days liver cells burst releasing them into the blood stream. They then enter red blood cells and multiply once more leading to red cells bursting.

Quite a dramatic process wouldn’t you say? Well malaria can cause anything from anaemia through to multi-organ dysfunction as it impairs micro-circulation.

Cell rupture, toxin release and inflammatory reactions cause widespread problems and can be fatal. The next part is important and tackles what I mentioned earlier. People who for example

grow up in Pakistan, may have developed partial immunity to malaria. That is not to say that they don’t get it, but that they can tolerate the parasite better than for example we can. However, if they leave that environment that immunity is lost. So to those who say they lived in Pakistan and they are immune to malaria is strictly untrue, and it could affect them just as it could affect someone who has lived in a nonmalaria area all their life.

If you have been to Pakistan, or another area with high rates of malaria and feel unwell on your return, for example a have a high temperature, feel tired, vomit or have diarrhoea – then seek advice from your doctor. And most importantly, to try to avoid all these problems altogether, it is worth discussing taking an antimalarial prior, during and after your travels with your doctor.

These medicines can potentially reduce your risk by 90%!

Remember your other simple precautions as well. Things like covering up well, wearing sleeves and trousers, especially following

sunset.

And of course insect repellents and mosquito nets. All of these will reduce your risks further.

The bottom line is that malaria is a killer. It puts at risk almost half of the world’s population and kills around 438, 000 people every year.

It can cause anaemia, diarrhoea, jaundice, low blood sugar, respiratory distress, multi-organ failure, seizures, coma and death.

It is something to take seriously and hopefully before you book your next flight to Pakistan (or elsewhere) – this article helps you consider how you could reduce your risk of malaria.

One size does not fit all and if you are uncertain about anything you have read, speak to your practice nurse or doctor.

I hope this article leaves you with some searching questions, some of which only you have the answers to. Reflect and enjoy the journey!

You can follow my Twitter feed on @Faraaz_Bhatti and let’s talk about important health issues. If you would like me to discuss any specific issue or get a conversation going then feel free to let me know.

The bottom line is that malaria is a killer. It puts at risk almost half of the world’s population and kills around 438, 000 people every year

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NEWS

‘Lightly beating the wife?

No, thank you’, says Pakistan beating does not mean violence.’

This certain clause is not the only one that has caused concern. If the Council would have its way, there would be a blanket ban on women in the public space as they wish to put a stop to women in the military, welcoming foreign guests, and having male friends.

Critics are arguing that the Council, even though mandated to work in the light of Islam, has failed to understand Islamic law and interpreted different aspects of the sharia in the most obsolete way.

Interestingly, the Council is an almost all-male committee (there is apparently only one woman on the Council and she was not present when the draft was being finalised). Following the absurd recommendations and serious doubts about the composition of the Council, calls for the CII to be disbanded have become increasingly stronger.

by AYESHA BABAR When the Women’s Protection Bill was first passed in Punjab in Pakistan, there was much celebration and fanfare around it.

The Bill, although not perfect itself, was the first time that it was realised by lawmakers that there is indeed a need for legislation to protect a group in Pakistan who are very often seen as second class citizens – women.

The passing of the Punjab Protection of Women against Violence Bill (PPWA) 2015 was a historic step towards women empowerment in many ways. It was finally recognized that crime against women had evolved in many different forms that were not covered by any other law of the land. Amongst these crimes are domestic, emotional, psychological and economic abuse, stalking and cybercrime. Such was the debate around the bill that it took nearly

8 months for it to be passed by the Provincial Legislature, which was being challenged by not only the opposition parties, particularly the right-wing, but also, some members of the government benches.

PPWA was finally passed in February this year. While most members of society welcomed it as a first step, there were some voices that disagreed with the rights being given to women and went as far as to term the PPWA ‘unIslamic’.

Chief among these voices has been The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), which is a 20 member constitutional body formed to advise parliament on keeping all laws in line from a religious point of view.

The Council went so far as to take all its criticism of the PPWA and present its own version of the PPWA. The draft proposal was released last week, much to the

shock of people. There was instant outrage at the contents of the document as the Council proposed ‘a light beating’ for wives, who do not obey their husbands, to instil fear!

The Council has also suggested different actions that could lead to the wife being subjected to this ‘light beating’ – refusal to dress up as per the husband’s wishes, or turning down demands for sexual intercourse without any religious excuse.

Understandably, the reaction has been severe. Muniba Mazari, one of the United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador to Pakistan, has been vocal about her criticism.

‘REAL men don’t hit women!’ she shared on twitter, followed by a rather poignant message that has since gone viral.

Twitter and Facebook both saw angry citizens raise their voices

against this proposal. The Council, however, has remained adamant and is standing by its draft.

Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, went as far as to say, ‘Do not try to relate our proposal (on beating women) with violence. Light

Thankfully, the Council is just an advisory body which can only make recommendations and none of its proposals are legally enforceable unless they are incorporated as an amendment to the PPWA and passed as legislation (lawmakers have already expressed that they will not be taking these forward!)

Clearly, it seems that the irony of this being a proposal for a ‘Women Protection’ Bill is lost on the (not-so) esteemed Council!

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STAR KIDS

The Future of Bollywood?

by AYESHA BABAR What do Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Varun Dhavan and Salman Khan have in common? They all happen to be what are called ‘star kids’ in the language of Bollywood. All of these celebs and many more like them have grown up in celebrity families, mingling with the biggest names in the industry from the time they first opened their eyes.

The sheer clout that these young and old actors have in the filmmaking circles has sparked a huge debate on nepotism in Bollywood. Bollywood is increasingly being seen as a closeddoor clique, which you can enter only through connections, making it extremely difficult for so-called ‘outsiders’ to flourish in. While there are exceptions, the most note-worthy of course being Shah Rukh Khan, the

ARYAN KHAN If your father is one of the biggest stars in the world, let alone, India, it must be hard to avoid the limelight. Aryan is Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son, born in 1997. The young lad, who seems to have the perfect mix of his parents’ good looks, has just graduated from school in London and will be heading to the US soon to start university. While there have been rumours doing the rounds that Aryan, who had a tiny role playing his dad’s toddler version in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, will be launched by godfather Karan Johar, soon, it seems that the only thing on Aryan’s mind right now is his education. We can see the influence of dad already, as he has always espoused the importance of academics and education.

industry overwhelmingly seems to prefer those from its own kin. Industry insiders defend this phenomenon by saying that regardless of the ease of entry, these star kids still have to prove themselves like any other actor or actress.

While the debate will not be settled anytime soon, we bring to you celebrity kids that are already making the news!

NAVYA NAVELI NANDA Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter had a relatively low-profile childhood as she spent most of her time in Delhi where mum, Shweta Bachchan Nanda moved to after getting married. However the young girl was recently ‘introduced’ to society at the very exclusive ‘Debutante Ball’ and since then there has been a lot of interest around her, especially on social media. Navya, who attended the same school as Aryan Khan, often shares photos on her Instagram profile where she has been garnering a sizeable fan following. We wonder if the tall, dusky beauty will make a foray into Bollywood like the maternal grandparents and uncle, or is more inclined towards managing her father’s sprawling business in Delhi.

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JHAANVI AND KHUSHI KAPOOR Ever since the legendary South Indian beauty, Sridevi, made a comeback into films, with English Vinglish, her daughters have often been spotted on the red carpet with her. Whether it is film premieres or Diwali parties, Jhaanvi and Khushi Kapoor (half-sisters of Arjun Kapoor) are frequently seen with their mom. With model-like physiques and such strong acting genes, we wouldn’t be surprised if Jhaanvi (and eventually Khushi too) makes her Bollywood debut sometime soon!

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IBRAHIM ALI KHAN Saif Ali Khan’s son from first wife, Amrita Singh, has grown up to be a dashing young man. Taking after his handsome father, Ibrahim looks all set to be a movie star already. He seems to have a particular fondness for Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogues though, and many of his ‘dub smashes’ have gone viral, with Shah Rukh himself also sharing a couple on twitter. Ibrahim definitely seems to be the most confident out of the lot. While elder sister, Sara, is more academically inclined and studying at Columbia University, Ibrahim has been in Mumbai living with his mom, Amrita Singh. He also shares a friendly camaraderie with step-mom, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and has been spotted holidaying with Saif and Bebo a few times. We’re waiting on tenterhooks to see when and how Ibrahim’s Bollywood career is launched!

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son, Aarav, had shied away from the limelight till quite recently but now appears to be more comfortable being in the spotlight.

From attending his mother’s book launch, to walking the red carpet with his dad, it seems that Aarav is all set to brace the attention that comes with being the son of one of the biggest box office draws in the industry. Neither the parents nor the boy himself have ever mentioned a desire for the young Bhatia to be a part of Bollywood, but with movie star looks and a fully cinematic lineage (he is the grandson of Bollywood’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna) it is not difficult to see him as one of the rising starts of the future.

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Monochrome Silver Decadence

Is there anything more timeless and classic that a monochrome colour scheme for your home? Something about pairing simple black and white together creates a perfect canvas for you to add your own individuality, especially when paired with touches of silver elegance.

For this week’s lifestyle special, we have once again welcomed the expert help of interior expert and owner of the much admired store Artz-I, Mohammed Rasul.

Artz-i is a stylish new lifestyle and gift store which designs, manufactures and retails modern and traditional

high quality gifts, artworks and other fine products, including hand crafted items. Their merchandise includes tiles, calligraphy, ornaments, appliqué art, paintings, photography and wood carvings as well as gift cards, contemporary and classical household furnishings.

Read on for a veritable wealth of ideas on how to utilise this simple colour palate to add a serious touch of intrigue to your home, with detailed patterns, unusual art and high-shine silver to give that final decadent touch.

A dining room decked out in black, white and silver is guaranteed to impress guests even more than your cooking at your next party. Pair black and white elements with softer grey furnishings for a stylish look, and don’t be afraid to include fresh flowers to a pop of inviting colour. Top the look off with high-shine serving dishes and wine bucket for a professional touch.

Monochrome and silver looks fantastically modern in a living area, and can still be a very sensible choice for families with children if darker furnishings are chosen, as shown here. Keep walls and floors light to avoid the room becoming too dark, and mix in geometric patterns to draw the eye to accent pieces such as cushions and rugs.

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Proof that plain colours don’t have to be boring, this pretty set-up would look perfect in a dressing room or bedroom. Using lots of silver and mirrors along with lamps gives a brightening effect to even the darkest of corners, while plush fabrics and fresh white flowers add classic decadence.

Big and bold patterns can often look a bit ‘busy’ when in a multitude of colours, so take advantage of monochrome to show them off. We love this matching dresser and footstool set in black and white with silver decorations, which would look just as fantastic in a teenage bedroom as a stylish living room.

Don’t be afraid to go big and bold with this style, as keeping your colours simple means a lot of room to play with shapes and textures. Unusual pieces like this birdcage-style chair and distinctive lightfitting add interest, while an over-sized monochromatic photo is timeless and classic.

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Vidya Balan “I need to feel the need to play a character, to live this person.”

Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming compelling suspense thriller, TE3N (Translated: THR3E) will see award winning actress Vidya Balan on our screens for the first time this year.

The film sees her join a seasoned cast of some of India’s most coveted acting talents – celebrated veteran, Amitabh Bachchan; golden boy of new age Indian cinema, Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The three, screen powerhouses are united onscreen in a darkly atmospheric suspense thriller, set against a cryptic backdrop of Kolkata’s labrynthian by-lanes and alleyways.

An Indian film for an international platform, Te3n has been creatively produced by Sujoy Ghosh, whose 2012 release, Kahaani, with Vidya, was

globally lauded by critics and audiences alike. Masters of their craft, Dasgupta and Ghosh have collaborated to deliver an authentic, nouveau noir thriller, combining cinematic artistry with a compelling narrative. A haunting soundtrack by composer Clinton Cerejo blends seamlessly with the mise en scene to further immerse audiences.

We managed to catch Vidya ahead of the film’s release and talk about the film, her look in the film and what excites her about a film.

We have missed you. We last saw you in your only release for 2016 Hamare Adhuri Kahani. You’ve TE3N coming up and Kahaani 2, can we see more of you in 2016?

Oh, thank you! Yes, I’ve also got a

Marathi film in which I’ve done a special appearance [upcoming movie ‘‘Ek Albela’], so hopefully you won’t miss me again for a long, long time.

What made you choose to do a guest appearance in TE3N? I think firstly, you know, I liked the story. So even though it was a smallish role and they were offering me a special appearance, I was eager to do it, one always wants to be part of a good film.

And I felt the director, Ribhu Dasgupta, had a different approach to the story – I thought it was slightly different from the usual kind of thrillers. And thrillers are my favourite genre, so I’m always excited to do a thriller. And then of course Sujoy Ghosh and I were working together after six years after

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Kahaani, and Amitabh and Nawazuddin are people I’ve worked with before, but you don’t leave an opportunity to work with them anyway! But there are lots of reasons why I did Te3n, more than three! [Laughter] Sorry, that’s a bad joke!

It is a special appearance though, and when you see the film you’ll see that I’m not all over the film as much as I am in the trailer. Let’s call it a longish guest appearance!

Let’s talk about your look in TE3N. Do you ever have a say in how your character is presented in the film?

Yes, I definitely have a say in terms of when you read the character, you have a certain sense of the person. You would then discuss this with your director and the costume director, and then in varying degrees, the director has a vision of how the character will be styled and will look, and the costume designer and the actor will follow his lead. But there is scope for dialogue and discussion, and then we arrive at a final thing. But Ribhu has done this for all the characters in TE3N and I think he has managed to make it very, very real. And another reason I wanted to do the film was I’ve always coveted the cop uniform, but unfortunately I didn’t get to wear it! But you know, at that level, apparently a lot of female cops don’t really wear a uniform. And the hair needs to be tied up, and it’s a very practical, non-fuss look.

Naturally everyone is excited to see

One always you and Mr Bachchan back on screen after your last successful film Paa. Do you ever feel awestruck when working alongside such legends as Amitabh Bachchan?

Well you know, I’ve been a fan of his since I was a child, there are stories that my mom tells me that if his songs were shown on the television at dinner time then I wouldn’t eat! But thankfully for me, I think in front of the camera I just see that person as their character and not as the actor or in this case, the legend that he is. Also I think there should be huge, huge credit to him because for example in Paa, he was

wants to be part of a good film.

un-recognisable which meant that I could definitely perform comfortably and easily with him. And in this again, when I saw him, it was a very different Mr. Bachchan than the Mr Bachchan I meet at social functions – it was the character John Biswas. So I think that helps transport me, and also audiences, into his world. And then you aren’t intimidated.

What are the key factors you look at before agreeing to be part of a film?

What excites you about a film?

I think for me it has to grab me, instinctively. I need to feel the need to play a character, to live this person.

Also very important is that I share the director’s vision, because I may like the character and I may like the story, but do I share the director’s vision? A good producer ensures that the film gets its dues, in the making and finalising and all of that. So I think there are a few considerations that I take into account, before I take part in a film.

We’d like to wish you all the best for the film TE3N, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of you!

Thank you!

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We bring you the roundup of the trending Instagram posts from the fortnight. Definitely #InstaHOT, we say!

Bollywood seems to be having a rather busy summer, with stars taking holidays and movie promotions in full swing.

Shah Rukh Khan was in London with wife Gauri and kids to attend the graduation ceremony of elder son, Aryan Khan.

While Aryan finished school this summer and is now all set for college (off to the US, so we hear!), sister Suhana still has another year to go at the same school. The day was a double celebration for the Khans as it also happened to be Suhana’s birthday on the same day. Their mother, Gauri, shared this photo of Shah Rukh with the two and we couldn’t help but feel her sense of pride.

Aishwarya Rai is back from Cannes where she walked the red carpet as a L’oreal spokeswoman in addition to hosting a market screening for her latest film, Sarbjit. Seems like she has brought her fashion A-game back with her (thankfully, none of those Abujaani and Sandeep anarkalis!). She donned this gorgeous Naeem Khan gown for an awards function but her favourite accessory seemed to be husband, Abhishek Bachchan, who couldn’t help gushing over his beautiful wifey.

We don’t blame you one bit, AB Baby!

Varun Dhavan and John Abraham are back with a bang with Dishoom. Directed by Varun’s elder brother, Rohit, the film promises to be a real commercial entertainer. This is Rohit’s second film after his debut, Desi Boys that had John Abraham and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles. Following in dad, David Dhavan’s, footsteps, this genre has so far seemed second nature to Rohit. Let’s see what the film has to offer!

London seemed to be the go-to place for Bollywood celebs this last fortnight, as many A-listers gathered to celebrate director, producer and talk-show host, Karan Johar’s birthday in the British capital. Karan held a bash at the exclusive Annabel’s club to bring his friends, including the Khans, Shweta Bachchan, Kareena and Saif among others, together. This selfie from the birthday totally gave us #squadgoals!

Talking about the youth brigade, Aditya Roy Kapur and Bollywood’s sweetheart Shradda Kapoor wrapped up the shooting of their next movie, OK Jaanu.

Produced by Dharma, this film features Adi and Shradda as young lovers for a second time after their blockbuster hit Aashiqui 2. While the two are rumoured to have been in an on-off relationship ever since Aashiqui 2 came out, we are quite excited to see if the pair can repeat their magical chemistry at the box office again!

There has been much excitement around Parineeti Chopra’s comeback film ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’. The film, which also stars actorsinger Ayushmann Khurana in the lead role, will be Parineeti’s first release in almost two years. After a short and sweet teaser announcement last year, Parineeti shared this behind the scenes fun photo from the film’s shoot. Looks like Parineeti and Ayushmann are all set to bring something interesting to our screens soon!

Deepika Padukone has been away from Mumbai for a couple of months now, shooting for her Hollywood debut, the XXX franchise. The star actress recently shared this photo from the set and we can’t get over how on-point she looks. From the all black everything attire to the makeup to the perfect body – is there anything that this woman cannot do?

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Actress Sonam Kapoor made waves at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival. Critics could not stop raving about her red carpet gowns, which were all custom-made pieces by Ralph and Russo and her interesting makeup and hair choices. Travelling with her trusted makeup artist, Namrata Soni, Sonam delivered one fresh look after another. We bring you her most celebrated makeup look, which she wore to the AmFAR Gala reception which is one of the highlights of the film festival.

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As Sonam has confessed in the past, she does not have the best skin in the business and has to prep and moisturise it, especially when travelling.

I would suggest those with similar problems use a facemask at home to take the dullness away before a big event.

Choose a light – medium coverage foundation, building it up in areas where your skin tone is more uneven and letting your skin breathe overall.

Once you have moisturised your skin thouroughly, apply a primer down the centre of your face and across your forehead. In the summer months espeically, this will help the foundation adhere to the skin and prevent your t-zone from becoming an oil-field!

Instead of her usual smoky eye, Sonam has gone for a wash of colour on her eyelids with a single colour – a yellow-based gold eyeshadow.

To create the shadowy wing that Sonam is sporting, use a liquid eyeliner to line the top lid and then go over that with black eyeshadow, winging the shadow at the outer corners. This creates a more subtle wing that complements the overall softness of the look. Finish the eyes with lining the waterline with a black eye-pencil.

For the lips, choose a soft pink colour that complements your skintone.

Top it with a gloss in the same colour.

Avoid heavy contouring and instead of bronze tones, apply a pink blush to the apples of the cheeks, taking it towards your ears.

For added oomph, take inspiration from Sonam’s hairdo and you are all set to be the belle of the ball yourself!

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Ask Ayesha Ever wondered about how to carry off the latest beauty trend of the season? Or what products to use to make those dark circles disappear? Well, help is finally here. Send in your queries to our resident hair and makeup specialist Ayesha Babar to ayeshababarmakeup@gmail.com, and we will get you your answers!

Dear Ayesha, I really like wearing bright lipstick but often when I wear my lipstick it goes on my teeth, which can be awkward. Can you please suggest what I can do to stop it from going on to my teeth?

(Tanzy, London) Ayesha Says:

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Dear Tanzy, It can indeed be quite embarrassing when lipstick bleeds on to teeth and becomes even more prominent when it is a bright

colour.

Before you start your makeup, exfoliate your lips and massage a balm into the lips. Line and fill your lips with a lip pencil of the same colour as your lipstick, or a neutral colour if you don’t have the same colour available. Apply the first layer of lipstick and then blot your lips using a clean paper towel. Then, apply a second layer of lipstick.

Doing so, will not only stop your lipstick from bleeding out on to your teeth but will also make it last much longer.

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Dear Ayesha, My hair tends to become very flat during the course of the day, no matter how I style it. What can I do to increase the volume in my

hair?

(Sophie K, London) Ayesha Says: Dear Sophie,

Voluminous hair is every woman’s envy! Depending on the texture of the hair, choose a shampoo that provides a deep clean. Clean hair provides lift from the root and volume that will last till your next wash. Also, keep your hair hydrated. It might sound surprising but oiling it before washing it will give it a deeper clean.

There are a few other things to keep in mind that will help. When drying your hair, turn your head upside down, and then blow your hair on a medium setting.

Change your parting often as having the hair parted the same way makes it flatter over time. Changing the part will ensure more volume on the crown.

Dear Ayesha,

My problem is rather embarrassing. I am 16 years old and have been suffering from body odour for a few years.

I use a deodorant but still I would like some kind of a solution that will reduce it naturally.

(Sana, Bradford)

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Ayesha Says: Dear Sana,

You are not alone in this. Body odour is something that affects many people. Puberty and adolescence are especially difficult times as our bodies are undergoing hormonal changes, and one of the main changes that occurs during this time is that our body starts producing odour.

The odour is usually caused by bacteria that grow in different areas on our body, especially the areas where we tend to sweat more. This is why the problem is usually worse in the warmer summer months.

The key to minimising body odour is hygiene. Washing the affected areas daily will also help. Wearing natural fabrics such as cotton and silk instead of nylons and polyester allows the skin to breathe and reduces sweat and thus odour.

For smell emanating from your underarms, take a piece of cotton wool and dab tea-tree oil daily. Tea-tree oil is extremely effective in getting rid of odour-causing bacteria.

Mixing one tablespoon baking soda with one tablespoon of lemon juice and dabbing (not rubbing) it on your underarm area for a few minutes daily before you shower will also reduce odour considerably.

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Akshay hated doing back-to-back lms action fi ed in star’ during the 90s when he featur genres.

Superstar hate Akshay Kumar says that he would en he wh the feeling of going on the sets and was doing back-to-back action films to ant that’s why he considers it import

break away from t film At a promotional event for his nex ich wh ed “Housefull 3”, Akshay was ask ich is the most difficult genre and wh ly ous genre he enjoys the most. “Obvi I comedy is the most difficult. But enjoy everything,” he said. for “I just want to give away comedy a while because how long can you do one genre. You can do it for 3-5 ed months, then you start getting bor of lot of it. Like when I used to do a l action films, I used to actually fee and bad about having to go every day ,” the do action films. I needed a change actor added.

Akshay was known as an ‘action

ain action movies like “Mohra” and “M “Hera Khiladi Tu Anari”. But then he did owed.

Pheri” and many comedy films foll his Recently, Akshay has showcased tentversatility as an actor by doing con , driven films like “Holiday”, “Baby” “Singh “Airlift” as well as comedies like will be is Bliing”. After “Housefull 3”, he ry about seen in “Rustom” -- a serious sto officer. a naval

Big B shares pics with wife Jaya on 43rd wedding anniversary Bollywood’s golden couple, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has entered in their 43rd year of togetherness today with fans pouring their best wishes.

The couple, who got married on June 3, 1973, has been seen together in the movies like ‘Chupke Chupke’, ‘Abhimaan’, ‘Silsila’, ‘Zanjeer’ and ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.’

The 73-year-old veteran actor took to his Twitter page and wrote, “It shall be impossible to thank all that wish us for our wedding Anniversary.. but thank you all.”

While Jaya Bachchan has turned into a politician, Amitabh Bachchan still continues with films. He will be next seen in ‘Te3n.’

First look poster of Sonakshi’s ‘Noor’ out

After treating their fa ns with Sonakshi Sinha’s first look from the upcoming film ‘Noor,’ the makers have now unveiled its first look poster.

The poster features th e ‘Dabangg’ girl donning different looks.

The shooting of the movie will kickstart in July in M umbai.

Directed by Sunhil Si ppy, the forthcoming movie, ba sed on the book ‘Karachi, You’re Killing Me,’ will see the 28-year-o ld actress portraying the role of a journalist alongside Kanan Gill, a well-known stand-up comic.

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Varun Dhawan found underwear sequence in ‘Dishoom’ fun

Actor Varun Dhawan, who will be seen clad only in an underwear with his co-star John Abraham in their film “Dishoom”, says the sequence was “fun”, At the trailer launch of the film on Wednesday, Varun spoke about the underwear sequence, saying: “It was very good...

It was ‘mast’ (fun). There was a good breeze, and John was there, so you get good inspiration. We were happy.”

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is also a part of the Rohit Dhawan directorial, shared that for the particular sequence, John and Varun had to undergo intensive workout sessions and were following a strict diet.

Raj Kundra rubbishes trouble with wife Shilpa rumours Businessman Raj Kundra has rebuffed the claims of ‘trouble in paradise’ in marriage with wife Shilpa Shetty.

The 40-year-old co-owner of Super Fight League took to twitter to dismiss the claims that he has moved out of his family home in Juhu.

Attaching a link to Pinkvilla’s report, Kundra tweeted “like seriously?? I better spend more time at home... whoops 1.30 am returning HOME

from office.”

The reaction came after reports alleging a course to split surfaced.

Shilpa and Raj tied the knot in 2009 and are parents to a four-year-old son, Viaan.

Here’s how Shahid scares his pregnant wife Mira Almost within a year of their ‘full of romance’ marriage, actor Shahid Kapoor managed to scare the hell out of his pregnant wife Mira Rajput.

Mira’s reaction only proves that Shahid has done full justice to his role of drug addict rockstar and is looking every inch of it.

When asked how Mira reacted after watching ‘Udta Punjab’, the 35-yearold revealed that she was sitting two inches away from him during the film’s screening, reports PinkVilla.

‘Udta Punjab’ , which revolves around drug abuse in the affluent north state of Punjab and how the youth have succumbed to it en-masse resulting in a socio-economic decline, also stars Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh.

Adding on to this, the actor laughingly said after the interval, she sat two feet away from him.

“Then she said please tell me you are not Tommy Singh!” he added.

The movie is slated to hit the theatres on June 17.

Madhuri Dixit reveals her naughty side Looks like actress Madhuri Dixit Nene has a hidden naughty side to her.

On being asked about the naughtiest thing she has done, the ‘Dhak Dhak Girl’ replied she chased Aamir Khan on the sets of ‘Dil’ with a hockey stick after he played a prank on her.

The ‘Devdas’ star revealed this episode when a fan tweeted the question with the hash-tag ‘#AskMadhuri’.

Madhuri is currently busy with ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, a dance reality show which is being aired on &TV.

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Here is why Sanjay Dutt is working out in an enclosure enclosure Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is gearing up for his first film after being released from jail, the actor has been sweating it out as part of his prep for Siddharth Anand’s next.

His character in the action flick requires him to perform commando- style stunts and the actor has been training in martial arts on the ground floor of his Pali Hill home.

However, he seems to want to keep those rigorous sessions low- key. Dutt has now covered the boundary of his house with green cloth after a snap of him boxing recently did the rounds.

But when he was recently clicked by the

paparazzi in his boxing gloves, he got upset and decided to cover the training area so that such an episode is not repeated.

A source close to Sanjay Dutt confirms the story, adding, He has been training at his buildings gym which has grabbed the attention of his fans and passersby, who tend to crowd the place.

The actors prep will continue for another month after which the film will go on floors.

So, he has covered the area to avoid the disturbance.

The actor wants to beat prying eyes peering into his training enclosure.

The film is the Hindi remake of Sylvester Stallones Rambo and involves some hardcore action for which the actor has

Ali Zafar wants Pak films to hit Indian theatres in India.

In a recent interview with a leading daily, the 36-year-old singer/actor said, “Just like Indian films release in Pakistan, Pakistani movie should also release in India,” reports the Express Tribune.

The ‘Kill Dil’ actor strongly feels that Indian audience will appreciate “those movies.”

While comparing the industries across the border, Ali said that India has an edge when it comes to infrastructure as “this industry has been growing for decades.”

Since the artist-exchange between India and Pakistan is doing well in the recent times, Ali Zafar has revealed that he feels Pakistani movies should also get released

been training religiously with master Shifu Kanishka Sharma.

The ‘London Paris New York’ actor added, with growing competition, quality in the Pakistani film industry is also improving with many talented directors, writers and their “great ideas.”

Ranveer-Arjun teaming up again?

When they come toge ther, they create madness, magic and masti; they are none other than the ‘Gunday’ of Bollywood Ranveer Si ngh and Arjun Kapoor.

After a long gap, acco rding to the reports of a leading daily, the famous ‘babas’ will be reuniti ng for a webseries, created by Y-Fi lms.

Since the production house had churned out some fa ntastic content for their various web shows, like ‘Bang Baaja Baaraat,’ ‘Men ’s World’ and others in the past, so mething “great” can also be expected this time.

Reportedly, the serie s will be a ‘romantic-action-dram a,’ which will star a “hot Bollywood actre ss” along with the two.

However, discussions are in the very early stages

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It’s official: Opioid overdose caused Prince’s death

The Midwest medical examiner’s office has recently confirmed that Prince died of an opioid overdose.

The single-page report, which was issued overnight, more than a month after the music superstar was found dead at his Paisley Park mansion, said Prince “self-administered fentanyl,” referring to a synthetic opioid many times more potent than heroin, News.com.au reported.

The report, which was signed by Quinn Strobl, the office’s chief medical examiner, included only the manner and cause of death and the office said that all other medical examiner data is considered nonpublic under Minnesota state law.

It also listed the clothing the pop star was wearing at the time of death: a black shirt and pants and a black cap.

The 57-year-old musician’s death came less than a week after his plane made an emergency stop in Moline, Illinois, for medical treatment as he was returning from an Atlanta concert.

Amber Heard ‘still loves’ Johnny Depp Actress Amber Heard will reportedly not file a police report against estranged husband Johnny Depp because she “still loves” him.

The “Magic Mike XXL” star’s lawyers announced earlier this week she would officially make a complaint about the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Depp, but sources claim she has now had a change of heart, reports tmz.com.

However, sources close to the 52-yearold Depp have dismissed Amber’s apparent sympathy, insisting she deliberately timed her allegations to coincide with the release of his new movie “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, Sources said the 30-year-old actress “still which has tanked at the box office, taking just $65 million internationally loves” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” on its opening weekend, a figure even star and “doesn’t want to bury him” lower than was projected just for US with the allegations. If the sources are sales.

Gauri Khan, son Aryan go on ‘shopping spree’ in London!

Looks like ‘abhi toh party shuru hui hai’ for Gauri Khan and her son Aryan Khan.

The 45-year-old film producer and interior designer took to her Instagram handle to share an adorable picture of her shopping with Aryan at Selfridges in London, along with a caption that read “”Shopping#for#my#18#year#old ...

Super#fun#day#selfridges.”

anything to go by, she wants to refrain from making a police report as she feels it would trigger an arrest and subsequent prosecution.

While Mrs. Khan looked her graceful best, the teenager who just celebrated his graduation ceremony with the family in London appeared to be nothing less than a star in the making.

Though SRK is back in Mumbai, the mom and son duo seems to be having a barrel of fun.

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Faith Leaders unite at unique inter-faith event at church in Leeds Leeds Rabbi Jason Kleiman spoke of the suffering of Muslims at Srebrenica by those who considered themselves Christian; Imam Zeeshan Baloch recounted how Christians had been targeted by members of the Pakistani Taliban in Lahore; and Professor Debbie Murdoch Eaton of St George’s recounted examples of the persecution of the Jewish community.

The three were speaking at a unique inter-faith event at St George’s Church, Leeds. Just under a hundred Jews, Christians and Muslims gathered together to say ‘no’ to violence in the name of religion and ‘yes’ to supporting one another as people of faith. As an act of solidarity speakers from each of the three faiths spoke not of the suffering within their own religion but within that of another.

In so doing Rabbi Kleiman talked of his recent visit to Srebrenica where over eight thousand Bosniak Muslims were slaughtered in an act of ethnic cleansing by Serbs.

Imam Zeeshan Baloch expressed his clear feelings by saying that the Lahore bombers ‘never represent Islam.’ Like Rabbi Kleiman, Professor Murdoch Eaton drew on her personal experience: as Director of Sheffield University’s Medical School she has been working with Israeli Jews and Muslims at the Medical School in Safed, Israel.

There was a second unique feature to the event, entitled ‘Standing Together.’ Those attending did not simply listen to others speaking: they took part in conversations round coffee tables. Jews, Christians and Muslims spoke with one another about what it means to be people of faith and about the difficulties each faith group faces.

As part of the saying ‘no’ to violence in the name of religion Anglican Bishop Paul Slater spoke of the leadership of Archbishop Justin Welby in this regard; Jewish Representative Council member Mike Fligg spoke of former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sack’s book Not in God’s Name and Qari Asim, Senior Imam at the Makkah Mosque, spoke of his recent visit to Marrakesh where Muslim leaders from around the world drew up the Marrakesh Declaration, a document condemning violence in the name of religion.

Rabbi Jason Kleiman of the Hamidrash Hagadol synagogue said: ‘It is heart-warming to see how we all share the goal of promoting harmony and understanding and seek a world free of intolerance, prejudice and racism.’

Joanna Seabourne, Associate Rector at St George’s said: ‘The idea for Standing Together came originally from one of our church networks which had been in discussion for some years with members of the Jewish community and had begun discussions with members of the Muslim community. To be able to meet and hear one another’s stories and partake in genuine discussion was such a privilege and really enriching.’

Heston Groenwald, Vicar of All Hallows, was table leader of a group of young faith members.

He commented: ‘There was a very generous spirit around our table.

The young people said that they wanted to make peace – not war.

They saw this as a task for their lifetime – but said they were up for the challenge!’

Qari Asim, Senior Imam at the Makkah Mosque, tweeted that Standing Together was ‘an unprecedented event to tell each other’s story.’

As the event concluded Jews, Christians and Muslims alike signed a declaration condemning violence in the name of religion; the declaration also condemned anti-Semitism, the persecution of Christians and Islamophobia.

Instead the three faith communities signed up to supporting one another as people of faith.

To be able to meet and hear one another’s stories and partake in genuine discussion was such a privilege and really enriching

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LGBT, Radicalisation and 400 years of Shakespeare addressed at London’s 7th Alchemy Festival

by ITRAT BASHIR The Seventh Alchemy Festival

collaborations and new work from

Festival Hall. To the enthralling

(commissioned by India’s National

both emerging and legendary

audience, he presented his world’s

Centre of Performing Arts) with

artists, across dance, music,

first tabla concerto ‘Peshkar’

the BBC Concert Orchestra. In the

world at present.

Famous Indian musical trio Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan

theatre, visual art, comedy and

words of the maestro, ‘Peshkar’

literature as well as a stimulating

is ‘a combo of Indian rhythmic

array of workshops, book clubs,

structures and ragas and Western

talks, debates and food.

classical traditions’.

This year the festival increased

Pakistan’s foremost politically-

Festival Hall debut with a special

its focus on British Asian artists,

active music group Laal made

one-off performance. Their

fashion, Shakespeare with a

their major London debut and

thrilling live performance was

South-Asian twist, and addressed

joined forces for the first time with

much loved by the audience.

contemporary issues from

home-grown music collective

the LGBT Asian community to

Asian Dub Foundation, bringing

culture outside the Subcontinent’.

radicalisation.

together their fiery mix of music

The festival explores the region’s

One of the highlights of the

2016, staged by the Southbank Centre to celebrate the cultural connections between South Asia and the UK, was held in London between May 20 and 30.

It has become an annual event for the Southbank Centre, which they say ‘over the last six years, Alchemy has grown to become the largest festival of South Asian

art, artists, politics and society as a whole, and presents exciting

festival was return of Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain at the

and social activism for a poignant peace concert. The tone of their performance was against intolerance that has plagued our

Noorani and Loy Mendonsa, widely known for their hit soundtracks ‘Dil chatha ha’ and ‘Kal ho na ho’, made their Royal

Among the other highlights was the return of K. J. Yesudas, the multi-award winning, multilingual eminent Tamil singer, to the Southbank Centre. He performed some of his most loved

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At the festival, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s

from the UK and India with

entire Royal Festival Hall for a

workshops, discussion and live

day, the programme showcased

readings. Also, the art-lovers

South Asia’s multilingual literary

had rare opportunities to see

heritage, oral and performing arts, books and ideas, dialogue and debate, Bollywood and politics.

The line-up features included William Dalrymple, Gavin Francis, Patrick French, Namita Gokhale, Rakhshanda Jalil, Gideon Levy, Amrit Kaur Lohia, Jim Mallinson, Ferdinand Mount, Ibukun Olatunji, Jerry Pinto, A. Revathi, Navtej Sarna, and K Satchidanandan.

Multi-award-winning Pakistani animated television series ‘Burka Avenger’, created and directed by famous Pakistani rock star and social activist Aaron Haroon Rashid, was also screened free in the foyers of Royal Festival Hall throughout the festival, alongside an animation workshop with the show’s creators.

death was also celebrated with a South Asian twist. In one of

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ in Nepalese

At the festival, the Asian influence

and ‘A Winter’s Tale’ in Urdu.

on the West Midlands was

the segments, ‘The Sonnet

The world famous Jaipur

Exchange’ brought together

Literature Festival also came

reinterpretations of Shakespeare

to the Southbank Centre for

sonnets by contemporary poets

a third year. Taking over the

celebrated with ‘Midlands Mantra’, an afternoon of music, dance, poetry and spoken word featuring Chitraleka Dance Company and

beat-boxer Shan Bansil. Also, an exhibition ‘Desi Pubs’ featured at Alchemy, telling the story of how Asian landlords have salvaged the struggling pub trade by reinventing them for new communities.

in the art of Indian classical dance.

To add festivity mood and ‘desi’ aroma to the festival, South Asian food market was set up at South Bank Square. Street food pioneers KERB brought their signature blend of flavour and great

On the concluding day, young

atmosphere to the food market at

South Asian dancers from

Alchemy for a second year. Visitors

across the country took part in

could eat Pakistani, Afghani,

YUVA 2016, Southbank Centre’s

Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan and

youth dance competition and

Indian cuisines.

performance platform. Children and adults showcased their skills

Young dancers showcasing their skills

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Lisbon, Portugal: Idyllic beach resorts and lots of culture

Portugal sits to the west of Spain,

home to numerous holiday resort

inspired in the 40s, injecting

mug of coffee, you will definitely

is thistle flower. Produced only

and together these two countries

towns. The safe beaches are a

decidedly contemporary urban–

not want to miss trying these soft-

in the region of the Estrela

go to make up the Iberian

draw for holidaying families and

chic spirit, where the past and the

in-the-center sweets that come

mountains, in the north-central

Peninsula. Much like its neighbour,

the abundance of nightlife attracts

future merge creating a unique

warm from the oven, in one of the

part of the country, it is served in

Portugal has a great deal to offer

crowds of party goers in search of

charm and glamour ambiance.

bakery’s serving rooms.

many of Lisbon’s finer restaurants.

visitors in the way of idyllic beach

a good time.

resorts, hot weather and beautiful scenery.

As well as sightseeing Portugal is

Year round sun ensures a constant

a great place for the foodies out

flow of visitors to Portugal with

there. If you enjoy your food, you

The capital, Lisbon, is a great

summers being hot and winters

must make sure you try Portugal’s

place to visit to get a feel for the

being very mild. Lisbon’s proximity

creamy tarts with your coffee in

country’s history. There are many

to the Atlantic means sightseeing

the morning.

museums, palaces and churches

in the summer months doesn’t get

dotted around the city to explore

too uncomfortable.

as well as the Belem Tower which sits on the shores of the Tagus River. Porto, the second largest city and home of port wine, is a great place to visit and take a wine tour in one of the many wine caves. Those who come in search of beach resorts largely head to the Algarve. This stretch of coastline, running along the southern region of Portugal, is approximately 100 miles long and

Pasteis de nata, a kind of custard tart, are as pervasive in Lisbon

For our review we stayed at the

as bagels are in Manhattan. The

The Altis Avenida Hotel, a five star

best place to go for the original,

Boutique Hotel, in Lisbon. It has

though, is the Antiga Confeitaria

an extraordinary location in the

de Belem, a tile-decorated bakery

Lisbon’s centre, at Restauradores

on the western edge of the city,

Square. The Hotel is a listed

where they are known as Pasteis

building with significant historical

de Belem. They are traditionally

and architectural importance

served dusted with cinnamon and

that was completely renovated

powdered sugar. Most people

maintaining intact its original

order them to go, often after

Art Deco façade and elegant

waiting in lines that stretch out

stairwells. The decoration is

the door. Eaten best with a warm

Lisbon is also well known for outstanding cheeses, or queijos.

The most famous, though, is creamy yellow queijo da serra, made from sheep’s milk and the ingredient that sets it apart

The best place to try this would be at Manteigaria Silva, a shop in the historic center whose owners produce their own each winter at their farm in the Serra da Estrela.

Queijo da serra hardens as it ages

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TRAVEL sharks, honeycombed rays, gliding mantas and schools of neon fish.

Keep an eye out for oddities such as filigree sea-dragons, big ocean sunfish, otherworldly jellyfish and frolicsome sea otters. You’ll also want to see the recreated rainforest, Indo-Pacific coral reef and Magellan penguins on ice.

The conservation-oriented oceanarium arranges family but is perfection when it will drip

probablybacalhau a bras, a stir

off a knife.

fry of cod, rice, scrambled eggs,

The Portuguese national dish, bacalhau, or salt cod, has its

and onions, garnished with black olives.

origins on the Grand Banks of

From the beautiful streets and

the North Atlantic, where the

architecture of Castles and

Portuguese once played a major

Palaces, to bullfighting and nature

role in manning the fishing boats.

and wildlife there’s plenty to do in

A flavorful fish, to say the least,

Lisbon.

there are supposedly at least 365 ways to prepare it, including the 25 served up at the vault-ceilinged Casa do Bacalhau, said to be in the former stables of a duke’s palace in the eastern part of Lisbon.

It’s difficult to find any Lisbon restaurant that doesn’t serve some form of it—the most popular is

activities from behindthe-scenes marine tours to sleeping with the sharks.

If you want a bit of culture and experience traditional Lisbon then wander down through Alfama’s steep, narrow, cobblestoned streets and catch a glimpse of the more traditional

For those who enjoy getting close

side of Lisbon. Linger in a

to sea life but minus the wetsuit,

backstreet cafe along the

you will love Lisbon’s Oceanário

way and experience some

Around 8000 species splash in 7

local bonhomie without the

million litres of seawater is truly

tourist gloss.

mind blowing. Huge wraparound tanks make you feel as if you are underwater, as you eyeball zebra

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Image credit: Ian S

Tata Steel UK completes sale of Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital

Tata Steel’s Scunthorpe plant

by ITRAT BASHIR Tata Steel UK’s Long Products Europe business has been sold to Greybull Capital LLP and changed its name to British Steel.

According to a spokesman of Tata Steel on 1st June 2016, the Long Products Europe business, which in the UK includes the Scunthorpe steelworks, two mills in Teesside, an engineering workshop in Workington, a design consultancy in York, and associated distribution facilities, as well as a rail mill in northern France, will trade under the name of British Steel. All together the business employs 4,800 people, including 4,400 in the UK and 400 in France. The sale follows an accelerated process of

negotiations between Tata Steel UK and Greybull Capital to achieve this outcome.

Bimlendra Jha, Executive Chairman of the Long Products Europe business and CEO of Tata Steel UK said: “As a responsible seller, Tata Steel is delighted to have secured a buyer for this business and we hope that under Greybull Capital ownership, the business will continue the momentum of the improvement program that has been initiated in the last 12 months.”

According to him, employees and trade unions have worked closely with the Long Products Europe

management team to improve the business’s prospects, putting it in a more competitive position than it has been for many years. It is through their dedication and hard work that we are in this position today in spite of continued challenges in the market.

During the last 12 months, the Long Products Europe business has implemented a transformation plan including a portfolio restructuring of assets, underpinned by committed support from employees and their trade unions. This has focused the business on higher-value markets supported by a more competitive cost base.

The steelworkers’ union Community has welcomed the completion of the sale of Tata Steel’s Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital LLP. Community’s General Secretary Roy Rickhuss said that Community warmly welcomes the opening of this new chapter in the course of the UK steel industry. “It also demonstrates that there is the chance of a brighter future for steel making in the UK, with the right vision and investment,” he added.

According to him, British Steel is built on firm foundations with a skilled, experienced and dedicated workforce

determined to make a success of the business. They have a proud track record of delivering high-quality long products to flagship construction and infrastructure products around the world. The turnaround plan agreed between management and unions is already yielding positive results.

“Today marks the start of a new journey for UK steel making and there may be more challenges ahead. That’s why it’s vital that the government continues to take action to deliver on the promises it’s made to the industry and to develop and implement an integrated industrial strategy and a long-term vision for UK steel,” he added.

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Illogical Sugar Tax should be withdrawn, demands TaxPayer’s Alliance

None of the top 10 most sugary drinks analysed

by TPA will be subject to the proposed ‘sugar tax’

by ITRAT BASHIR The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA), Britain’s grassroots campaigning group dedicated to reforming taxes, has renewed its call for the Government to abandon its proposed Sugar Tax, as its new research reveals that it has little to do with the sugar content of the products it affects.

Giving examples in the research, TPA said Coca-Cola (containing 10.6 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres) will be subject to Sugar Tax, but a Starbucks’ Signature hot chocolate with whipped cream and coconut milk (containing 11 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres) will not.

They have carried out a comparison of 49 drinks in three different groups: regular fizzy drinks as well as sports and energy drinks, and milk-based products (including coffees). The first group will be taxed, while the second and third groups will not.

“Furthermore, energy drinks such as Monster Ori.gin (containing 11 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres) will be taxed, but Tesco chocolate flavoured milk (12.4 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres) will not. None of the 10 most sugary products analysed

will be subject to Sugar Tax,” TPA’s spokesperson added.

this regressive tax, which will hit the poorest families hardest.

pushing up the cost of everyday products for hard-pressed families.

TPA observed that, added to the mounting evidence that this tax will merely increase the cost of living for poorer families, the government should abandon this pernicious tax immediately.

“Evidence shows that the Sugar Tax has nothing to do with the sugar content of products, so it is farcical to suggest that this will have any positive impact on people’s diet or lifestyle choices” he added.

Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, commented that it was deeply concerning that the government has given in to the pressures from the public health lobby and is pushing ahead with

He observed that this is yet another example of irresponsible meddling from the ‘High Priests of the Nanny State’, introducing entirely unnecessary complications into an already complicated tax system and

TPA recalled that announced in the 2016 budget, the soft drinks industry levy (the ‘sugar tax’), will be paid by producers and importers of “water-based added sugar soft drinks” from April 2018. It is expected that the levy will have two rates (18 pence and 24 pence) dependent on the drink’s sugar content per litre.

However, the government assume that all costs of the tax will be passed on to consumers.

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BUSINESS This is perhaps one of the most difficult articles I’ve had to write.

This is because I do not want to bias our readers, or aim to influence you in any way. However our future in the EU is an important issue, which merits writing about and actually telling you, our readers, what I think of the issue.

EU referendum -

What do you make of it?

So let’s get started, the first point I want to stress is that I am still undecided on which way to vote.

My initial thoughts were to vote leave, but I feel that there is insufficient information available in the general media as well as from the government to make a real informed decision.

The government, which is mostly pushing for a vote to remain, and the Brexit campaigners alike are letting the public down, as there is hardly any information available other than scare mongering. This is making it difficult to choose how to exercise our rights on one of the most important votes in our lifetime.

So let’s start with the side in favour of remaining in the EU. The government has in the last few weeks come up with many various statistics. Looking back at government forecasts in the last few years, they have generally been over optimistic when talking about the economy, and very low when talking about issues such as immigration etc.

Some Pro-EU Claims include: British households are £3,000 ($4,300) a year better off thanks to the U.K.’s EU membership. I am not sure how this is exactly quantified, however it comes from a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) study published in 2013.

Some three million jobs depend on Britain’s membership of the EU. A statement used often by government, but plenty in the business world disagree with this.

International company Unilever has said its 7,500 workforce would be unaffected by an exit from Europe.

The EU buys over 50 per cent of UK exports - is this really going to change? Let’s get realistic, will companies such as Mercedes, BMW stop buying UK goods to be used in their cars - the answer is probably a no.

1.4 million British people live abroad in the EU. I actually think this is a valid concern, what will happen to this people with properties in Spain, France, etc.?

I think ownership will not be affected, but in essence there could be issues when selling such as tax.

Overall the world is a much smaller place than it once was, and many people transact and own properties worldwide. It will be interesting to see what happens here if we were to leave.

Equal pay and non-discrimination are some examples of positive steps taken by the EU to make living in Europe easier and fairer. I do not think the government would take away such legislation which is now embedded in constitution, but we might lose out in the UK on future legislation in the EU which is positive and brings about positive change in society.

Our columnist Mr Money Bags, who has decades of experience in finance, an MBA, an advanced diploma in financial planning and not to mention his super business skills each edition will give you, our lovely readers some valuable tips and advice on money and business matters.

He is forthright and can sometimes be stern when it comes to your cash, but when it comes to finance he really is the expert. Read on for your business and finance advice.

Mr Money Bags

Some Pro-Brexit arguments include: Britain would win much greater control over its borders by leaving the EU. Is this really going to happen? The issue is we should be doing something about borders now, not waiting for a Brexit to do so. Yes we could say those from Eastern Europe will have to get a visa, but then so will British people looking to work abroad.

A Brexit will allow us to ‘Make Britain great again’. I think we would be forced to start thinking more seriously about our economic situation, and I agree with what billionaire founder of Hargreaves Lansdown said, which is that a Brexit “would be the biggest stimulus to get our butts in gear,” No to super nationalism - a very strong argument to leave the EU, because we the British like our democracy and the sovereignty of the U.K, and by leaving it is said we will effectively be in control of our own sovereignty.

Overall, as stated above I am currently undecided. I am watching the debates on television and looking to do my own reading around the subject. I guess my personal view is that even if we do end up leaving, we will still have close ties with Europe. I do not think a Brexit will mean an end to our relationship with Europe because we are too close, and at present too important a member of the European Union.

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Reductions in Government payback scheme for Solar Energy see customers miss out on key savings

The information surrounding Solar Power is often mixed, and can be confusing at times.

Although the environmental benefits of fitting solar panels are often clear to see, it can sometimes be common to see conflicting and somewhat cryptic information on the financial benefits available to customers.

One of the best financial benefits of Solar Panels is the availability of Feed in Tariffs, where the government will pay you for any energy you generate.

This allows for huge savings on energy bills for homes or businesses that use solar energy.

Feed in tariffs are linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). This means that income will rise with inflation,

earning you more as the years pass.

Any income from your electricity and reduced bills will make your property more attractive to potential buyers.

What you may not know is that FIT rates were changed to apply to all systems fitted on or after 1st January 2016, when lower tariff rates will now apply. Although rates will still adjust along with RPI, this drop in tariffs means that people who had their systems installed after this date will not save as much money on your electricity bill as those who acted sooner.

According to guidance provided by consumer website ‘Which’, the somewhat generous initial rates of FIT meant the uptake of solar panels was

faster than expected. The government has since decided that the rates for solar PV have to be cut to control cost.

Feed in Tariffs are government backed so you can be assured of guaranteed payments for 20 years with tax-free returns. They are not however, fixed the government reviews the FIT rates on a regular basis, as well as applying a ‘degression mechanism’ which will reduce the tariff on a regular basis if costs continue to fall.

The Feed-In Tariffs scheme is split into three benefits: the ‘generation tariff’, an additional payment for surplus energy exported to the grid (known as the export tariff ) and a saving on energy purchased from your electricity supplier. Both generation

tariffs and export tariffs were lowered by the government in January.

Liaqat Hussain, Company Director of Green Deal Energy Advice, consumers who are potentially interested in solar power should act quickly in order to ensure they maximize their returns on their panels.

Solar power, he advised, is still very much ‘worth it’ for customers as a solid long term investment, even with these cuts. The tax-free returns and guaranteed payments available are better than any bank or building society can offer, and with companies such as Green Deal Energy Advice to assist, customers can benefit from free panel installation and no upfront costs to pay.

Government bodies are free to review FIT Rates as they see fit to determine appropriate pay back rates, meaning that these rates could quite likely fall again in the future.

Liaqat and Green Deal Energy Advice pride themselves on providing straightforward, simple advice to cut through all of the confusing information out there, and lead customers towards the optimum savings available for them at all times.

To find out more about how you can really optimise your savings, you can contact Green Deal Energy Advice on 0333 121 7365, or email info@ greendealenergyadvise.co.uk to find out how you can bring solar power into your life sooner rather than later!

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VAUXHALL REVEALS FIRST PICTURES OF NEW ZAFIRA TOURER

Vauxhall have released the first images of the new Zafira Tourer, which features an enhanced exterior and interior design, cutting-edge connectivity via OnStar, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and

innovative Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps.

The new Zafira Tourer, which will be in showrooms in October, also retains the features its predecessor

was renowned for including Flex7 seating system, ergonomicallycertified AGR front seats, the Flex-Fix bicycle carrier and FlexRide adaptive damping.

The latest generation IntelliLink infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and OnStar, including 4G/LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, make sure the new Zafira Tourer offers

optimum connectivity. Vauxhall is also introducing full LED Adaptive Forward Lighting headlamps to the segment.

THE 2017 NISSAN GT-R NISMO TAKES EVERYTHING ABOUT THE NEW GT-R TO THE NEXT LEVEL switches from 27 in the previous model to only 11) and an enlarged 8-inch touch-panel monitor that features large icons on the display screen make it simple to use. A new Display command control on the carbon-fibre center console allows easy operation without having to touch the monitor; a feature that comes in handy when traveling at high speed. Unique to the GT-R NISMO are the leather-appointed Recaro® carbon bucket seats with red Alcantara inserts.

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO made its debut today at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as the one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the world.

This is also the place where the Nissan GT-R’s potent performance was honed, tuned and developed.

Like the standard model, the GT-R NISMO’s front end features a freshened face that’s highlighted by a new bumper. And to help cool the car’s high-output engine, the dark chrome V-motion grille has been enlarged to collect more air, without diminishing the car’s aerodynamic performance. A new significantly reinforced hood avoids deformation at extremely high speeds, allowing it to keep its aerodynamic shape at all times. But unlike the standard model, the front bumpers of the GT-R NISMO are made of carbon fibre, crafted with TAKUMI-like precision where layers of carbon-

fibre sheets are carefully overlapped to achieve the ideal amount of stiffness. The canards have been designed to improve airflow around the vehicle and generate a high level of downforce, while at the same time, direct air around the wheelhouse to improve the aerodynamics. Overall, the car’s new shape generates more downforce than any other Nissan production car to date, which in turn results in exceptional high-speed stability.

The new GT-R NISMO is also the benefactor of the 2017 GT-R’s refreshed interior, whose cabin possesses a more upscale feel than ever before. The redesigned dashboard, steering wheel and center armrest are covered with high-quality Alcantara® leather.

The centre dash layout has been improved and simplified via integrated navigation and audio controls (reducing the number of

The performance of the all-wheeldrive GT-R NISMO has also been upgraded, thanks in part to the standard model’s significantly reinforced body. The stiffened body structure allowed the engineers to further refine the GT-R NISMO’s shock absorbers, springs and stabilizers, all of which, when combined with the car’s added downforce, result in a better handling car than the previous model. This is evidenced by the car’s improved slalom times and superior cornering performance (both up by nearly 2 percent from the past model). The GT-R’s special Bilstein® DampTronic driver-adjustable system—which utilizes multiple vehicle information systems to provide appropriate damping forces and high level of control for a variety of driving situations— features a special NISMO-tuned shock absorber that more effectively transfers the power of the twin-

turbocharged 3.8-litre V6, which still produces a remarkable 441kW (600PS) , to the road surface.

Dubbed the “VR38DETT,” the GT-R NISMO’s engine is the result of the expertise that NISMO has gained from participating in motorsports events around the globe. Mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it features a pair of high-flow, large diameter turbochargers used in GT3 competition. As with the standard model, each GT-R NISMO engine is hand-assembled from beginning to end in a special clean room by meticulously trained technicians, with an aluminum plate added to the front of each engine showing the name of the TAKUMI engine craftsman.

Despite its more potent nature, the new GT-R NISMO boasts better overall balance than before, evolving into a car that can be

enjoyed on a winding mountain road as on the local race circuit.

“The GT-R NISMO emphasizes the ‘R’ in its nomenclature. Its direct ties with racing makes it at home on any racetrack, providing the highest levels of excitement and exhilaration for the driver. With the 2017 GT-R as a starting point, the new NISMO version has become a more wellbalanced machine, with not just increased performance, but a heightened premium feel overall. It is the result of our relentless pursuit of ultimate driving pleasure,” said Hiroshi Tamura, the Chief Product Specialist of the GT-R NISMO and the standard GT-R. The 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO is available in five different exterior colors. It is assembled in Tochigi, Japan, with the engines handassembled in Yokohama, Japan.

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MOTORING THE NEW BMW M3 30 JAHRE LIMITED EDITION of the three modes COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ as well as a correspondingly modified standard Active M differential on the rear axle and Dynamic Stability Control feature (DSC).

With the launch of the first generation of the BMW M3 in 1986, the BMW M GmbH revolutionised the sporty mid-range segment and since then BMW M has continuously refined its automotive icon across five model generations.

To mark the 30th anniversary of this automotive icon this summer, BMW M is launching the exclusive special BMW M3 30 Jahre Special Edition, which is limited in the UK to only 30 cars.

The BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition builds on the Competition Package which is available for the BMW M3. The Competition Package comprises an increase in engine output by 19hp to 450hp and a combined fuel consumption of 34mpg with 194 g/km CO2 emissions. Also included on this model is the Adaptive M suspension, which has been comprehensively aligned to the increased performance. Optimised features also include new springs, dampers and stabilisers, modified characteristic curves

Moreover, the edition model includes forged 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with 666 M star spoke design and mixed tyres (front: 265/30 R20, rear: 285/30 R20).

All of these measures lead to a noticeable increase in dynamic performance, which is not least also reflected in enhanced acceleration. The BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition with the 7-speed M DCT gearbox sprints from 0 to 62mph in just 4 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the series production model.

tailpipe trim for the M sports exhaust system as well as a variety of carbon fibre additions.

These include a carbon fibre front splitter and trims, mirror caps, rear diffuser and a carbon fibre rear spoiler.

The edition model also features exclusively designed M gills in the front wings bearing the logo “M3 30 Jahre”.

Sporty, functional interior with an exceptionally high-class ambience.

Both the driver and front passenger in the M3 30 Jahre Edition can settle into the specific BMW M sports seats with a skeletal design that combine perfect support with distinct travel comfort over long-distances. Seatbelts with

surround.

The logo “M3 30 Jahre” on the front doorsills reminds owners of the BMW M icon’s unique history. The wording “30 Jahre M3 1/30” on the carbon fibre interior trim of the instrument panel and stitching on the front headrests gives indication of the exclusiveness of the BMW 30 Jahre M3.

The BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition features an exclusive full leather Merino trim in bicolour Black/Fjord Blue with colourmatching contrast seams that effectively underscore the anniversary model’s sporty and sophisticated character.

This special edition model features a high standard specification including harman/

kardon surround-sound system with a total of 16 speakers.

In addition to the exclusive content this car it also features as standard such equipment as Adaptive LED Headlights, BMW M Carbon Ceramic braking system, BMW M Headup display, BMW M DoubleClutch Transmission, Comfort Access, Surround View, Comfort Access, Advanced Parking Pack, Extended Storage and a Speed Limit Display.

Priced at £82,675 OTR, the BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition goes on sale in Summer 2016, this being exactly 30 years after the signing of the first contract for the purchase of a BMW M3 – the original version of the car having made its debut at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show.

However, the changes on this car are not just technical, the special-edition M3 has been given the BMW Individual treatment. As a result, it cuts a more dynamic, head-turning figure than its standard siblings.

The striking BMW Individual Frozen Silver metallic paint accentuates the elegantly muscular forms of the BMW M3 and in terms of exterior design, it also includes the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line with enhanced features, including a black chrome

woven-in BMW M strips also enhance the sporty interior ambience. Other additions include the BMW M Performance Alcantara Steering wheel and the BMW M Performance Alcantara Gear Selector trim and

Model

Power Torque 0 – 62mph Top Speed Combined CO2 Emissions HP Nm Seconds Mph Mpg g/km

M3 30 Jahre Edition

450

550

4.0

155*

34.0

194

** Electronically limited

LEVANTE ‘THE MASERATI OF SUVS’ MAKES ITS UK DEBUT Maserati GB officially unveiled the hotly anticipated Levante SUV to a star-studded crowd at the renowned Royal Horticultural Halls in London The Levante is the brand’s first luxury SUV, encompassing the design, performance and exclusivity central to all Maserati vehicles since the Italian marque’s inception in 1914.

The new Levante is the ideal complement to the existing Maserati range. Combined with the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio, the range now covers the entirety of the global luxury automotive market.

Giulio Pastore commented: “The launch of Levante tonight marks a truly significant moment for Maserati in the UK. With strong demand for luxury SUVs, we are now able to appeal to an even wider audience.

“The best thing about Levante is that it’s a true and pure Maserati that has perfect on-road and offroad capabilities, offering owners the ultimate in terms of elegance, practicality and comfort of a luxury SUV yet retaining the marque’s performance DNA.” Featuring active air suspension as standard, which offers five varying ride heights, the Levante boasts the

lowest centre of gravity in its class, a 3.0 litre V6 Turbo Diesel engine, and a luxury ride comfort synonymous with the Italian brand.

In the UK, the Levante Diesel will start at £54,335 OTR and can be upgraded to include either a Luxury or Sport pack at £60,285 OTR. The Levante can also be equipped with the Luxury Pack Zegna Edition at £61,185 OTR, featuring bespoke Zegna Mulberry Silk.

The car will be on sale in the UK from next month, with first customer deliveries expected in the autumn, more information is available on www.maserati.co.uk.

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Uzair: The Man That Dared Inspirational runner, charity fundraiser and business owner Uzair Shaffique has managed to control his diet and significantly lose ‘unwanted pounds’. Shaffique, who is 23 years old and who was born in Oslo, Norway, was always a ‘big kid’. When growing up he would eat ‘anything and everything’ with no consideration for whether the food he was consuming was good or bad.

Being overweight sadly caused problems for Uzair, and his low self-esteem and lack of fitness contributed to an overall bad time of his life.

by AYYAZ MALIK Most people, especially sports enthusiasts, are well aware of the perils of eating badly. Rapid weight gain and an increase of a range of heart problems are just some of the

potential consequences of a poor diet.

I am sure I am not alone in facing such a struggle, and being of Asian ethnicity, my diet full of chapattis and oily food admittedly isn’t always the best!

Determined to turn his life around, Uzair Shaffique joined the gym, went to college and went back to studying; he studied business, passed and became student of the year. Uzair’s new regime saw him start with 30 minutes of running every day and light weights. The 23-year old had no idea what to train on or what to do, and had nobody to help him, choosing to plough forward alone.

Food habits changed, it became one takeaway a week instead of three or four. People noticed weight dropping and compliments

started flowing. It was slow progress but it worked and those jeans he liked finally started to fit.

Determined to make up for lost time, Uzair went to university and studied Marketing. After a very good university grade 23-year old Uzair launched his own brand #TEAMBEAST. Uzair through his brand sells mens/women’s/ children’s t shirts, vests, snap-backs.

After enjoying his new found gym and exercise routine, Uzair continued to be interested in the fitness industry as he was getting older. Determined not to rest on his laurels, he applied to do the Great Manchester Run 10k. Uzair chose to run for Cancer Research after a friend at work fought off cancer and a close relative of his lost their life to cancer.

The 23-year old Uzair raised over £600 with the help of everyone sharing and donating. Shaffique was chosen by the marketing team of the company he works for to be the face of the run, and featured on a TV advert for 3 months – a real achievement for somebody who once struggled to run even 30 minutes per day.

The Real Deal

by AYYAZ MALIK Real Madrid have further added to their unprecedented amount of Champions League titles by beating arch rivals Atlético Madrid on penalties 5-3, which helped seal a record 11th Champions League crown.

The result was hard on Atlético, who came into this final looking to avenge to avenge the 4-1 extra time loss of two years ago. In fact, Atlético Madrid arguably came into this final with more momentum.

The 2014 beaten finalists came into the final on the back of two impressive wins, first by beating the defending champions Barcelona and then defeating Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich, who have enjoyed yet another fantastic season domestically.

In Europe however, the Germans crashed out yet again in the semifinal stage. In the other semi-final, Real were up against first-time

With both teams facing the prospect of finishing the season trophy-less if they didn’t win, understandably there were bound to be some nerves. Real Madrid though however would controversially go in front, as captain Sergio Ramos scored while

Uzair now plans to have surgery next week on his wrist, so will out of action for a while, but still aims to stay fit by walking and maintaining his diet through fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

Now the aim for Uzair is to help others by motivating them, inspiring them and telling them that anything is possible. It took him a long time because he went through the journey alone, but he wants to show people that they can get support, help and speak to others.

His favourite quote is: “Once you start, you never stop - there is no finish line”, surely a poignant message which will resonate with many people out their aiming to get fit and improve their lives longterm.

shootout, sadly though the Spaniard missed his kick. That penalty miss meant that if Ronaldo scored, Real would increase their record number of Champions League wins – which they did, as the Portuguese captain emphatically dispatched his spot kick.

semi-finalists Manchester City.

Just like the other, this tie was very tight and there wasn’t much separating the two sides. It turned out that one goal was enough to send the Spanish giants into yet another final. As for Manchester City, however, this result might be a reflection of an opportunity lost to progress to a first ever final.

Real beating Manchester City and Atlético overcoming Bayern meant that Madrid’s two teams renewed their rivalry on the grandest stage of them all. In the head to head record, it was, in fact, Atlético Madrid who held the advantage, but in derby games, they say form goes out of the wind - I for one don’t disagree with that statement!

Uzair has also featured on BBC Get Inspired, a project aimed at highlighting the achievements of those who have put in the work to change their lives through sport.

Uzair still trains every day, doing a lot of cardio and enjoying his food - he assured us however, that he no longer goes over the top.

appearing in an offside position.

As hard as that would have been to take for Atlético there was nothing they could do, they needed to regroup. Regroup brilliantly they did as substitute Carrasco, who was impressive when he came on, levelled the final up.

Before that equalising goal, however, Antoine Griezman would

have been kicking himself no doubt after missing a penalty in normal time. As the game wore on, tensions increased and this final looked increasing likely that it was going to go to penalties, which they duly did.

After all, players confidently scored their spot kicks it was down to Juan Fran to keep his side in the

The result was harsh on Atlético, but the Madrid side should take heart from a brave performance. I have no doubt they will be up to the task by next season, but with Barcelona and Real and the other European heavyweights looking to strengthen, next season’s edition of the Champions League should be just as exciting as this year’s, if not more so.

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She said a scheme to recruit female volunteer cricket activators across Yorkshire was proving successful and new skills were being passed down to younger girls.

by ALISON BELLAMY Sportswomen of the future were seen in action at a cricket tournament for girls, as part of the increasing popularity of the sport amongst female players.

Yorkshire Cricket bosses were more than impressed with the level of talent spotted, at the day tournament for pupils at primary schools across West Yorkshire.

The event featuring seven schools was held at the awardwinning Mount Cricket Club, in Staincliffe, in Dewsbury, known for its supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

Attending the event was sports expert Halima Khan, who is winner of Bradford Inspirational Woman in Sport 2013 and has more than a decade of working in the sports industry. She is a cricket coach at local and

international level and perhaps the only Muslim woman in Yorkshire to be invited by the ICC to watch the recent T20 finals in India.

Halima, who is also participation manager for Badminton England, and holds sports advisory roles across the country, said the day had been a complete success.

“We are seeing the next generation of inspirational sportswomen. It is great for their confidence and good to see that girls can take on and play cricket with their brothers confidently.

“Sport is a fantastic way to open up dialogue and get things moving,” added Halima, who works as an advisory to the

She said: “It is heart-warming to see young girls playing cricket so well at such a young age. It has been lots of fun and they are outside, playing, keeping fit and healthy, and learning new skills and everyone is getting along very well.

recently established ‘National Asian Cricket Council’ (NACC), which acts as a supportive arm to the English Cricket Board (ECB), giving the Asian community a voice in all levels of cricket.

Also attending the event and coaching youngsters was rising cricket star and role model Katie Thompson, 19, who plays for semi-professional Yorkshire Diamonds team. Katie said: “At school age you can find that some girls have never held a bat before, but girls need to know that anybody can play this sport.”

Schools taking part included Batley Grammar School; Carlton Junior and Infant School; Field Lane Primary School; Hyrstmount Junior School; St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School; Staincliffe C of E Junior School and Warwick Road Primary School. The overall winner of the day tournament was Carlton J&I School, who put up a good performance to win.

Major Stan Hardy attended the event to hand over a Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award to the Mount Cricket Club’s outstanding community involvement.

Steve Archer, Yorkshire Cricket Board development manager, also attended and said he was impressed: “Girls cricket is going to be massive. It is a great opportunity for the sport in future.”

Jane Hildreth, manager of Yorkshire Diamonds added: “For any girls who do have a talent for cricket there is a clear pathway to develop that talent up to a top level.”

“Traditionally cricket has always been a game for the men and boys, but this is wonderful to see girls playing. Men and boys will just go out and play sport without a second thought, but girls are often taught to go to school, go to mosque, stay at

Deejay Looking To Get Into The Rhythm

by AYYAZ MALIK

Deejay Adeeb, International Jujitsu Championship bronze medallist

Deejay Adeeb is doing the Asian community proud by having a strong showing in the British national championship. That showing helped the man from Bradford qualify for the international World Jujitsu Championships where he earned a very respectable bronze medal, Deejay Adeeb explained to me the ‘excitement’ of the championships and what they mean to him as he

proudly revelled in his fantastic achievement.

Adeeb’s showing in the British Championships is a testament to the work and dedication that he has put in through is his entire career.

The achievements of the man who was born in Birmingham are impressive and are a testament to the mantra that hard work pays off.

This bronze medal adds to a list of many impressive achievements for Deejay such as winning the gold medal in the northern Jujitsu Championships. Deejay Adeeb has said of his desire to teach others the art of jujitsu, hopefully, his students will be just as dedicated as he is.

We wish you the best of luck here at Asian Sunday, all the best in your career!

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Indian Premier League Cricket Review 2016

This year’s Indian Premier League wrapped up with a fantastic match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore

by AYYAZ MALIK Sorry cricket fans, I have some sad news: this year’s Indian Premier League season is over. I know, I am still struggling to console myself as well. On the bright side though however, this year’s IPL has been brilliant, just as the other eight editions have been.

Teams such as defending champions Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore competed as ‘top dogs’ of India’s top domestic T20 tournament.

This year’s event was slightly different however, due to the fact that two regular franchise teams – namely the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – have been suspended due to alleged match fixing. Players from these teams such as Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Shane Watson and Ajinkja Rahane therefore had to find new clubs. As a consequence of the suspensions of two of the more famous names in IPL, two new franchises were born including Gujarat Lions, who mainly consisted of former CSK players, and Rising Pune Super Giants, whose team included Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni

and former England captain Kevin Pieterson.

At the start of the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore looked like they had one of the best squads in the tournament, but with defending champions Mumbai Indians and newer franchises like Gujarat and the Super Giants, nothing was guaranteed.

In fact much to the surprise of all those who were watching, RPSG struggled and finished second bottom, a finish which meant that this would be the first time since the start of the IPL that Mahendra Singh Dhoni wouldn’t be involved in the play-offs.

Despite a good opening win against Mumbai, the Super Giants struggled thereafter.

Their struggles were surprising considering this was a side that included the likes of Kevin Pieterson and Faf Du Plessis.

However, injuries to those players hampered their chances in the tournament no doubt.

Despite being able to call upon replacements such as Usman Khawaja, RPSG had a tournament they quite likely want to forget.

The other new franchise, Gujarat Lions, on the other hand impressed by finishing in the play offs. The Lions, who included the likes of Brendan McCullum, Dwayne Smith and Suresh Raina in their ranks, impressed in their debut campaign.

There was one blemish on their record due to RCB. The Challengers, as they are also known, brutally swept Gujarat Lions aside after posting 248 in their 20 overs. Key to that mammoth total and in their run to the final in general was Virat Kohli.

Kohli, partnered by AB DeVilliers more times than not, helped RCB into the finals. In fact going into the finals, it was the Bangalore based outfit that looked to be in form. The other sides that needed a mention were, of course, Gujarat who looked very solid throughout and KKR, who were led by brilliant captain Ghautham Ghambir. As impressive as those sides were, one side was making their way to the play-offs with the minimal amount of fuss – the unlikely Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Sunrisers, lead brilliantly by Australian David Warner, were a

well-organised side throughout.

Warner led from the front and was one of the main reasons why his side ended up going all the way to the final.

To complement the captain, Sunrisers Hyderabad had the deadly bowling duo of Buveneshwar Kumar and Mustafizur Rahman. Kumar would go on to be the leading wicket taker of the tournament.

The other side that would go onto to meet the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final would be the RCB. RCB, who possess the talent of Chris Gayle, AB DeVilliers, and Virat Kohli, enjoyed a winning streak which saw them finish in the top two.

The key to RCB getting as far as they have was the form of their captain, who amassed 950 runs in the tournament, a phenomenal achievement. DeVilliers to his credit amassed approximately 700 runs in a tournament that saw many records tumble.

Fitting then that the final would see the two best batsmen in the tournament, Kohli and Warner, come head to head, as well as

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the leading wicket-taker Kumar strutting his stuff against arguably the fiercest batting line up in RCB. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted an impressive 208 in their 20 overs. The key to that daunting total was Warner’s brutal innings at the top of the order. As impressive of a total Sunrisers score this was, such a high-score looked to prove quite a challenge to chase down for RCB. Ultimately this is how it ended, with the Sunrisers’ score was just too much – but only just.

Despite a fantastic opening stand between Gayle and Kohli, sadly for RCB they still fell short by nine runs meaning that the Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first title in the IPL – a great final to end a great tournament.

Many looking from the outside would have been thinking that Mumbai would be one of the teams who would be there in the final. That is the beauty of the IPL however; you really don’t know who is going to win. We here at Asian Sunday are already looking forward to next year!