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A report by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership suggests Bradford’s empty mills should be utilized to create hubs for start-up businesses. The think-tank chaired by former Chancellor George Osborne cited a real need for new business ‘incubators’ and co-working offices across the North, “with ready access to mentoring, and support and connections to local businesses”. Historically, Bradford was the richest city in Europe in 1910, and a city many believed was destined to take its place alongside such great cities as Chicago, Philadelphia and Hamburg, on the twentiethcentury world stage. The early part of the 21st century has seen the need for major longterm decisions to be made, in order to secure its long-term prosperity.

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Trust seeks volunteers to lend a helping hand to support patients whilst in hospital Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking volunteers from across the district to lend a helping hand and get involved in a range of roles to support patients at the Airedale Centre for Mental Health.

The volunteering roles include activities volunteers who work alongside occupational therapists, to support people who are receiving care to take part in activities such as crafts, singing, playing games and quizzes. The Trust is also looking for patient advice volunteers, this role involves talking to service users on the wards about their experience of their care, listening to their feedback or concerns and liaising with the relevant staff and departments to resolve any issues or share any feedback.

Javed Iqbal who is currently in the role of advice volunteer said: "Through volunteering I have taken part in training that I wouldn't have had the chance to do. I am gaining experience working with a

variety of staff and I really feel as though I am making a difference to patients whilst they are in hospital."

Catherine Jowitt, Volunteer Lead at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Both roles are really exciting to get involved in. We are looking for people that are creative, good communicators and people confident in getting people involved in activities, and can give a few hours a week for this rewarding role.

People are often surprised at how much they get back when they volunteer. All volunteers will receive an induction, which will take place in November, to make sure they are comfortable in their role. " If you are interested in either of the roles please contact Clare Bancroft, Volunteer Coordinator at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust on 01274 322662 or email volunteer@bdct.nhs.uk.

Literacy campaign in Bradford gets £197,000 funding boost

Families in the city encouraged to share #BradfordStories

The National Literacy Trust has received a £197,000 donation from the Morrisons Foundation, a charity set up by the supermarket. The grant will support a programme of activity to help boost literacy levels in Bradford, an initiative which has been active in the city since 2012.

Over the past five years, 30 local partners have supported literacy in Bradford and the National Literacy Trust has worked with over 200 schools in the area. Key successes include the Our Stories poetry project, which was launched to engage pupils with low literacy, especially boys. Over the course of the programme, the percentage of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in writing increased from 46% to 92%, while their selfesteem and confidence also increased significantly.

Neonatal work has also been a key success for the campaign. Working with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, neonatal charity Bliss and Boots Opticians, the campaign gave out 500 story packs to parents of premature babies. The packs included books for parents to read to their babies and tips and information on how communication can help development.

As it moves into a new phase, the campaign, which was previously known as the Bradford Literacy Campaign, will be rebranded as Bradford Stories. The new name celebrates the rich heritage of Bradford and highlights the importance of families, young people and different communities in the city sharing stories with one another.

Over the next year, the Bradford Stories

campaign will focus on addressing literacy issues facing families in Bradford, including engaging dads and male carers in their children’s learning and getting families reading with their children every day. The campaign will also highlight the benefits of bilingualism, and launch new initiatives targeting local schools and volunteers from the local community.

To celebrate the new funding and campaign name, Bradford Stories is calling on all Bradford residents to snap a photo of their favourite place to share stories in the city, and post the picture on social media using the hashtag #BradfordStories. The best pictures will win prizes including book tokens.

Imran Hafeez, Manager of the Bradford Stories campaign, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded this funding from the Morrisons Foundation to continue our work to raise literacy levels in Bradford. Since launching the campaign, we’ve delivered lots of inspiring projects and achieved great results, but there is still more to be done to ensure every child in Bradford has the literacy skills they need to succeed. Our partnership work has been crucial to the success of the campaign to date - with this new funding we can expand this work further and reach more people across Bradford than ever.”

The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarkets in 2015 and awards grants for charity projects which help to improve people's lives. Since

aunching over £15 million has been donated to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland and Wales.

David Scott, Morrisons Foundation Trustee, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the National Literacy Trust’s work in Bradford as we know what an important difference this can make for families from across the city.”

To find out more about the Bradford Stories campaign, visit literacytrust.org.uk/bradford.

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Four men were arrested in Bradford on Tuesday 31 October, on suspicion of attempted murder in relation to a shooting incident which took place in the Beeston area of Leeds at about 2pm on Saturday 28 October.

Disturbing footage showing the arrest of the four men has been circulating on social media since yesterday. The footage shows, several officers in the middle of Shearbridge Road and a number of police cars blocking off traffic as the arrests took place.

The incident was said to have taken place at around 3pm Tuesday, and was as a result of armed officers stopping a vehicle.

Two other men were also arrested in Leeds city centre by armed officers Tuesday afternoon and another man was arrested in an armed operation at an address in Whinmoor in

the early hours of this morning resulting in a total of six arrests.

The victim, a 22-year-old man, had been sitting in his BMW car parked on Back Maud Avenue, at the junction with Maud Place, when a black Volkswagen Passat pulled up and a shotgun was fired at the BMW damaging the bonnet and windscreen.

The victim, who was not injured, repeatedly rammed the Passat and drove off from the scene. The Passat was later found burnt out in Cardinal Square.

Detectives are looking into whether the incident on Saturday is linked to a shooting in Maud Avenue, Beeston, on Wednesday, October 11, in which two men received minor injuries when a shotgun was fired at the car they were in.

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The criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always treat very seriously and we will do everything we can to identify those responsible and will also take appropriate action to prevent any further incidents.

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“Officers from the local neighbourhood team are aware and will be conducting increased patrols of the area to reassure the community and will be distributing leaflets to homes in the area to encourage people to contact us with information.”

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Businessman says Bradford should focus on what it’s good at and that is food.

Should Bradford aim to become a World Culinary Capital?

Targeting the Top of Town The £260million Broadway project began construction in 2004 but was halted suddenly four years later because of the global financial crisis, resulting in the site being dubbed the ‘Bradford hole’ by locals.

This has now been filled with 570,000 square feet of space boasting more than 70 shops, restaurants and cafes. This however, has resulted in a significant drop in trade towards the top end of Bradford City Centre.

Darley Street, for decades at the centre of Bradford's shopping heart, now has several empty units, and only a few open shops. Some big names moved to The Broadway and others left the city centre entirely. Meanwhile, the streets around The Broadway are now thriving, with a redevelopment of The Xchange - formerly Arndale House - well under way. Plans are also in place for a new cinema on Broadway itself.

By FATIMA PATEL Finding the Right Balance in Bradford City Centre A report by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership suggests Bradford’s empty mills should be utilized to create hubs for start-up businesses. The think-tank chaired by former Chancellor George Osborne cited a real need for new business ‘incubators’ and coworking offices across the North, “with ready access to mentoring, and support and connections to local businesses”. Historically, Bradford was the richest city in Europe in 1910, and a city many believed was destined to take its place alongside such great cities as Chicago, Philadelphia and Hamburg, on the twentieth-century world stage. The early part of the 21st century has seen the need for major long-term decisions to be made, in order to secure its longterm prosperity.

So, whilst The Broadway seems to be thriving, Darley Street and Bank Street continue to be faced with empty shops and low footfall.

Finding the Right Answer While some historic textile mills in the area like Listers Mills have already been converted into flats, gyms, shops or offices, businessman and solicitor Iqbal Singh, popularly known as Simmi Sekhon of the Sekhon Group of companies, doesn’t think this is the answer. Mr Sekhon already has three business enterprise hubs in Bradford, but says he sometimes struggles to get rent even at £30 per week. “Why do we need offices in Bradford” Mr Sekhon told Asian Sunday. My family are rich and therefore bought most of our properties in 1972, so we can afford to charge low rents. Additionally,

Darley Street: Empty shops and low footfall

we have a lot of residential stock, so we can subsidise our commercial stock. New enterprise hubs are likely to cost more money based on today’s property prices, meaning the running costs would result in high rents.

Focus on Food Mr Sekhon added: “I firmly believe Bradford should focus on what it’s good at and that is food. We have

won curry capital for six years in a row. We are the youngest city in Europe, and have the largest Pakistani population, we should therefore work to our strengths.

“We have some of the best farmers in Yorkshire, producing some of the best local produce. We have space for warehousing, manufacturing and can create opportunities for packaging, labelling, marketing and so much around food”

In contrast, the city's Leeds Road, just two miles away is heading in the opposite direction, with a sharp increase in new business and footfall. There is a plethora of businesses here, offering a wide range of culinary delights, from pizza places, to steak houses, to dessert parlours, and of course the best in Indian restaurants.

Val Summerscales, Secretary of the Chamber of Trade, told Asian Sunday, this perhaps was because, so many businesses left all at one time in town centre, when the Broadway opened.

She said: “A lot of shop leases finished from Darley Street as

Broadway opened, so that exasperated the situation on Darley Street” “Hopefully the work Bradford Council are doing with the grant schemes etc will have the desired effect.

“It’s good to see places like Leeds Road do well and with regards to the success compared to Darley Street, well the units there weren’t all empty at one time. On Darley Street, so many went all at one time” Two years after The Broadway shopping centre opened its doors, more than half of the units on both Darley and Bank Street now lie empty.

Digesting the Brand The brand name restaurants including Akbars, Jinnah, Café Zoya and Zouk, are regularly full and bustling with activity. The questions being asked is- how is it Leeds Road is on the up and Darley Street based in Bradford City Centre is on the decline? Could it be Leeds Road has a better food offering. Or could there be another reason?

Cllr Alex Ross Shaw, who is the portfolio holder for regeneration, housing, planning & transport said: “Bradford’s undergoing a lot of change at the moment and the city centre is still developing after the success of the Broadway. In the short term that’s clearly seen a shift of some retail from Darley St into the Broadway, and that’s why we’re looking at opening a new food market on Darley St to ensure our markets are closer to the new retail core and help stimulate regeneration in the city centre.

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COVER STORY though and new developments are opening up along Leeds Road, which is great to see. Bradford has a unique offer and businesses often tell me that in the curry trade you’re not seen to have ‘made it’ until you have a successful restaurant in Bradford.

“That’s partly why we’ve won Curry Capital so many times. It’s not about trying to have the same offer as Leeds but to develop our own distinctive offer, with all the benefits of a successful city centre and district with the unique offer only Bradford has.”

A Conclusion for Bradford Business Solicitor Sekhon concludes: “My family has been in business since 1972 and we’ve bought property since then at costs of around £50k, therefore, I can afford to run my business centres. But today these business centres are costing close to £1mllion. They may attract tenants, but they won’t recover investment.

They think just because they’ve seen a few hubs turn up, it’s working. By

creating the concept of a culinary capital, we can encourage business in packaging, marketing, food production, our farming and so much more. It would be a massive boost to economy. This is what needs to happen. This is the advice I gave them (the council) and what

they need to do. Local businesses say we need to stop competing with the likes of Leeds, and have our own individual identity.”

What do you think? Does Bradford's identity lie in the food sector?

Bustling retail areas: Left - The Broadway. Above Leeds Road

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From Bradford to Beijing, festival promises to be WOW again shots, true to Bradford’s rich history of fiercely passionate Bradfordian change-makers.

by RAHEEMA KHAN

If you attended last years WOW Bradford festival, you will most certainly not want to miss the festival again as it returns this November promising to be bigger and better.

From Bradford to Beijing, WOW Bradford is part of a global movement of WOW festivals held across the world. What started as a women’s festival in London at Southbank centre by the founder of WOW, Jude Kelly, has fast become the largest women’s festival in the world, with WOW festivals happening across five continents and over 1 million people involved. Next year will mark a century since women fought for the right to vote in the UK, and so WOW Bradford is only one of a handful of WOW’s honouring this legacy.

Last year’s WOW Bradford festival was packed with hardhitting discussions from selfesteem and body image with modest fashion blogger Dina Tokio, boxing workshops, Beyoncé dance classes, and a stirring speech from, Ziauddin Yousafzai, the father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, about how he didn’t clip his daughter’s wings and let her fly.

This year’s WOW Bradford will see the Badass Women of Bradford discussion return honouring the female changemakers of the city; a sports empowerment workshop led by Bradford Cobra’s Ezdihar Abdulmula; a discussion on hair and self-esteem with body confidence advocate Harnaam Kaur and others; hard-hitting talks on the legacy of the 1947 Partition of Pakistan and India;

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“With WOW Bradford around the corner, this year’s festival will continue to inspire and empower even more women and young girls to take the wheel and push for change. But here at least in Bradford, to quote Beyoncé, “Who runs the world?”

Right now, it seems Bradford women are.”

To get involved or join the movement follow Wow Bradford on Twitter and Facebook or visit kalasangam.org/wow

to Suffra-jitsu self defence classes reviving the self-defence techniques used by suffragettes.

Empowering, inspiring and rousing, there will be no shortage of things to do for the very youngest of Bradfordians to the very old, with a variety of events for all and even crèche facilities to ensure that no one misses out.

Last year, WOW Bradford was programmed by theatre director and Bradford lass Evie Manning. The festival was created with the input of Bradfordian women and men alike who had a say in what they wanted to see at the festival. This year WOW Bradford will continue its tradition of being led by the people, for the people. Local lasses Saliha Rubani and Laura Brooks are the power-duo now carrying the WOW Bradford torch, programming a tailored festival that has Bradford and her people at its very heart.

One of the most enduring

legacies of the WOW Bradford festival from last year is that it has given a burst of confidence and a hunger for change for those who were involved. Both Saliha Rubani and Laura Brooks started out as volunteers last year, but now they’ve made the giant leap to programming the entire festival. And then there’s the WOWsers, a group of young 15-18 year old young women from schools across the city, who not only created a powerful campaign promoting positive body image with the #IAmPerfectAsMe campaign that is now being used in WOW festivals across the country.

They were single-handedly responsible for convincing Malala Yousufzai to attend the festival with a short video they sent to her, until she was taken ill on the day in a dramatic turn of events.

One of the event organisers Aina Khan said: “There is something magical in the air here in Bradford, where there’s a real vibe for change emerging, and

women who are seizing the steering wheel, leading the city towards greener pastures. From local arts organisation like The Brick Box to Bradford council, Bradford’s women are the decision-makers calling the

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A group of British soldiers bidding farewell to Indian officers in a dock.

In the letter written in Gurmukhi to his father in Punjab, the anonymous soldier who had experienced the horrors of war first hand pleaded “My advice to you is that you must not allow any of our people to enlist, for think over this ... some of the balls weigh 10 maunds (300 pounds), with one shot we kill 20 or 25 of them and they do the same to us. The big guns fire a ball 20 miles. There are several other matters about which I cannot write. Now I have learnt what kind of thing (military) service is.”

We do not know whether his people listened to his advice but in weeks, months and years to come more than 1.3 million Muslim, Sikh and Hindu men from the regions such as Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Bihar travelled overseas to join the Indian Expeditionary Force for “King and the Empire”.

It was believed to be the largest voluntary army ever raised in the known history of warfare. They fought on almost all the war theatres including Western Front, East Africa, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Gallipoli.

Later, more than 2.5 million soldiers from undivided India (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and Sri Lanka) took part in the Second World War.

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The Indian soldiers shed blood and sweat wherever they were posted on the call of their professional duty.

As many as 74,000 of them lost their lives in WW1 while in the WW2 their death toll had been recorded as more than 87,000. Thousands other were wounded and reported missing in action.

Britain and allies received heavy battering from Germans in the first month of the WW1 on the Western Front. Reinforcement was urgently needed to halt the German advance while the fresh recruitment was yet underway. In a surprise move it was decided to cash in the imperial human capital from the colonies.

Within six weeks of the war’s inception Indian soldiers were fighting on the Western Front. They had no previous experience of the trench warfare while freezing European winter was around the corner. But they took part in fiercely fought battles of Ypres, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert and Loos with valour. They guarded one third of the British line in France.

Half of the attacking force in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915 was made up of Indian soldiers. They fought with extraordinary courage with Khudadad Khan becoming the first South Asian to receive the Victoria Cross.

War historian and author of “Sepoys in the trenches”, Gordon Corrigan says “If the Indian army hadn’t arrived when they did, the Germans might well have broken through. The whole history of the war might have

been different”.

According to the figures of Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), some 11 soldiers from undivided India won the Victoria Cross in WW1 while 31 got it in the WW2. Some 13,000 won other military medals for gallantry in the WW1 and 4000 in the WW2.

But their sacrifices and valour were soon forgotten. In Britain they could not become part of the narrative of military history and heroics while at home they were riled as collaborators of the colonial masters.

Last year, British Council prepared a report “Remember the World as well as the War” and also conducted a survey to see how much knowledge people have about the First World War. The survey reveals that the UK comes as one of the of the top ten unprompted associations with the First World War while India was not mentioned a single time as a top-of-mind association with the First World War among the 1,215 respondents from the UK. Report’s co-author Anne Bostanci says it is hardly surprising, therefore, that twice as many respondents in India compared to the UK feel that their country’s role in the First World War is often misrepresented and misunderstood in global history (almost one quarter of Indian respondents indicated this).

At the same time, around three quarters of respondents in India as well as in the UK felt that their country is still affected by the consequences of the First World War. When the WW1 broke out the Indian subcontinent was politically simmering. Congress and other mainstream political parties were paddling the idea of more autonomy in self rule like the ‘white’ dominions of the Empire had been exercising. So when the Empire demanded show of allegiance the mainstream Indian political leadership openly supported the

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Disabled Indian soldiers knitting socks for the troops abroad at the Queen Mar y’s Technical School.

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British cause and encouraged people to prove their worth to the master after having ‘tasted the salt”.

Gandhi is quoted to have said “if we desire of its privileges, we should desire the responsibilities of the membership of this great empire”.

Britain already had a sizeable regular army in India commanded by British officers but populated by Indian soldiers. But that army was also needed to remain deployed in India in the face of growing unrest against colonialism. Hence, an extensive recruitment campaign was launched in the areas the British authorities thought to have martial races like Punjab and North West Frontier.

People thronged the recruitment centres and those who did not turn up were coerced to do so. Compelling propaganda material was rolled out to capture imagination of the people especially those who came from humble backgrounds. One of the posters reads: Here you get old shoes There you will get full boats Get enlisted Here you get torn rags There you will get suits Get enlisted Here you get dry bread There you will get biscuits Here you have to struggle There you will get salutes Get enlisted Those who were already serving in Army under British control joined the war out of their regimental pride and career advancement prospects while others for the promised financial benefits. Within few weeks of the war soldiers from undivided India were landing Marseilles in France through ships after setting off from Bombay and Karachi ports. Majority of them had never travelled that far before. They came to a world unknown to them.

First there was a cultural shock as is depicted in this letter of a Maharatta clerk, posted at Bournemouth, which he wrote to his friend in India: “The men and women of this country go about boldly hand in hand. We feel ashamed, but such is the custom of the country. It suffices if one has a very slight acquaintance. They even come with us for walks thus.”

They were even shocked to see “sahib (white man) is fighting against white man”. Trenches were full of mud and water while winter was setting in. But these men and women played incredible role in the war in completely unfamiliar circumstances and land.

Throwing light on inequalities the Indian soldiers suffered compared to their white comrades, historian and academician Prof Peter Stanley of Australia’s University of New South Wales says Indian soldiers were given only Rs 12 to 15 per month while their Australian counterparts got 5 shillings per day; roughly an Indian soldier was being paid £1 per month against £8 monthly salary of an Australian soldier.

Gandhi and other leaders supported the Empire’s cause under the false hope of getting more autonomy but soon it became evident that that was not going to happen. The “Jallianwala Bagh Massacre” that took place in Amritsar on 13 April 1919 and claimed lives of more than 1000 unarmed protestors further widen the trust deficit between rulers and the subjects.

Demand for complete independence from the British rule started gaining more support from the masses. By the start of WW2 political situation had reached to the boiling point with Gandhi calling for civil disobedience and opposing the Allied cause in the Second World War. But yet more than 2.5 million joined the British military campaign.

Indian soldiers were again filling the gaps in the ranks of Allied forces to fight against Axis powers led by Germany, Italy and Japan. They fought bravely in almost all the war theatres; the most famous of them were the ‘Battles of Kohima and Imphal’ in British India near the Burmese

border.

It is considered to be the heaviest defeat in the history of Japanese army. The battle was voted in 2013 as the winner of a contest by Britain’s National Army Museum, beating out Waterloo and D-Day as Britain’s greatest battle.

While giving interview to BBC for the broadcaster’s documentary ‘The forgotten volunteers’, Capt John Tucker who served in the Indian Regiment from 1940 to 1945 said, “Without the Indian Army Japan would have overrun India, they would have linked up with Germany in Iran. The whole world would have come under the Axis”.

But the historical role of Indian soldiers in both the great wars has largely remained unappreciated because of British colonial arrogance and political expediency of the leadership who took the helms after independence in Indian, Pakistan and other countries of the subcontinent.

Group photograph of decorated Indian soldiers, including Chatta Singh (second left), awarded the Victoria Cross in the Battle of the Wadi on 13 January 1916.

Those who were allies of the Axis were admitted as ‘freedom fighters’ while those who fought for the British cause were loathed as traitors. But for them who acted on the call of duty that was not a lost cause. The epitaph at Kohima reads: “When You Go Home, Tell Them of Us and Say, For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today”.

The British Indian Army On The Home Front, 1914 -1918 Image copyright: Imperial War Museum

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RECIPES Brrr....the cold is hitting us again and it's the time of year where comfort food is most certainly on the menu. This edition we took to the cold yet beautiful scenic location of kashmir for our inspirational dishes. Kashmiris are known for their warmth and big heart at the dining table, so we simply had to share these delectable dishes

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Ingredients Meat (optional can use lamb or beef) 1kg (chopped into very small pieces) 4 x Garlic cloves 1/2kg Onions (chopped in chunks) 8 x Peppercorns (kali mirch whole) 1/2 cup Fennel seeds (saunf) whole 4 x Cloves (laung) 2 x Cinnamon sticks (dalchini) 4 x Big brown cardamom (badi elaichi) 8 x Green cardamoms pods (choti elaichi) Salt to taste 1 tbsp x Dried ginger powder (sounth) 1 cup crispy fried onions for garnishing

Ingredients 1/2 kg Chicken mince 1/2 bunch Coriander leaves 1 x Onion Salt as required 1 inch Ginger 4 x Garlic cloves Egg 1 small 1 x tsp Cumin seeds 2 small Bread slices For Gravy: Oil ½ cup Onion paste 1/2 cup Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp Salt as required

1 - 1 1/2 cup Oil 1/2 cup Rice Flour 250ml Milk 1 Litre Water

KASHMIRI HARISSA

Method (Note: always be careful when cooking in a pressure cooker. This recipe can also be cooked in a normal pot, but allow extra time for cooking).

1.In a pressure cooker add chopped meat, water and all the ingredients except oil, milk and rice

flour 2. Cook on medium to high heat and UVSO EPXO UIF IFBU UP TJNNFS BGUFS XIJTUMFT -FU JU TJNNFS GPS BCPVU NJOVUFT UP BO IPVS 5VSO PGG UIF IFBU BOE MFBWF JU MJLF UIBU UJMM BMM UIF QSFTTVSF JT SFMFBTFE 3. Open the lid of the pressure cooker and stir with a wooden spoon till all the ingredients mix up.

KASHMIRI CHICKEN KOFTA

4. Remove the bones, if any and the cardamom covers, cloves and cinnamon sticks, if visible.

5. Put the rice flour in 1 cup cold water and make a paste.

6. Put the pressure cooker back on flame and add the rice flour paste and keep stirring the mixture.

7. Now add milk and then add about 1 cup oil..

ook on low Then add 2 cup of water and c . while a or f flame Serve with hot Kashmiri naan.

Tomato paste 1/2 cup Kashmiri chili paste 2 tbsp Yogurt 1/2 cup Method eep aside.

Make balls of the mixture and k oil and add onion t hea pan e sauc e Tak For gravy: paste, ginger garlic paste and fry them.

Then add salt, tomato paste, kashmiri chili paste and yogurt mix it well.

Add half cup of water and add koftas. .

Cook for 5 minutes on low flame

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Eczema: The different types and how to treat it To find out more about eczema and how to treat it – Asian Sunday spoke to GPs at The Online Clinic.

There’s nothing worse than being unable to sleep because your skin is inflamed, itchy and painful. It’s estimated that eczema affects up to 15 million people in the UK. I went to speak to a doctor from The Online Clinic to get some top tips on what eczema is and how to deal with it.

Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates is a GP with first-hand experience of the kind of issues eczema can cause. It can be known by many different names and have many different forms. For example, atopic eczema is an allergic type skin disease often found in people with asthma, hay fever etc. However, all ‘eczemas’ consist of dry itchy skin, often red in colour and incredibly uncomfortable.

It can start in childhood and can be severe enough to require hospital led care, however much of it can be managed by your GP. If you suspect you have eczema be sure to visit your doctor to get a proper diagnosis.

What you can do to relieve, treat and prevent symptoms.

1.Use an easy, homemade remedy Sometimes it’s not necessary to go out and get a prescription. Did you know that there is a simple replacement for bath oils and soaps? Take an old pair of tights and fill them with porridge oats.

Place it in the bath with you and you have a natural remedy for inflamed skin and eczema. This is great to use as a natural method for treating children’s eczema.

However, stubborn patches of eczema do require steroid cream and these need to be prescribed. If you find that a patch of eczema is weeping, this could be a sign of infection so make sure you see a doctor ASAP.

2.Avoid soap

The biggest foe of the eczema patient is soap. In order to avoid all irritation, steer clear of soap products. This can inflame and irritate the eczema further. Keep the skin hydrated by substituting it with an emollient soap substitute, and moisturiser. Moisturisers and emollients can be bought over the counter – just speak to your pharmacist.

3.Watch out for environmental factors.

Environmental factors can play a huge role in the chronicity of the disease so watch out for how dietary, washing powder or perfumed moisturizers might be affecting your skin. If you find that they are inflaming your eczema, try to avoid the offending products.

4.Eczema in Children Eczema is common in children – but the good news is that most children do grow out of their eczema, even in its most severe form. If eczema is present in an adult most people can lead a normal life by using moisturisers and making small adjustments to their lifestyle.

An Easy Home Made Remedy Fill a pair of old tights with porridge oats and place it in the bath to use as a bath and oil substitute

Eczema advice from Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates, GP from TheOnlineClinic Online Clinic (UK) Limited is licensed by the Care Quality Commission to provide an online healthcare service.

If you’re suffering with eczema, they key thing to remember is to avoid anything which will inflame your skin. Try and keep track of what you’re using and how it is affecting you. Avoid soaps and try replacing it with a natural homemade remedy using an old pair of tights and porridge oats.

The Online Clinic understands that not everyone has the time or inclination to visit a doctor to discuss their healthcare needs - especially when it comes to potentially embarrassing problems.

Therefore they have developed a convenient doctor/patient interface to bring a service that allows you to have a medical consultation and order any medication that their doctors prescribe, all from the comfort of your own home.

However, the most important thing to do is to moisturise several times a day using an emollient. This will help to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation.

They have a website which is secure, confidential and user friendly. Once you have registered you are free to discuss your condition with the Online clinic doctors online. You do not have to wait for an appointment, and it means that medications and prescriptions are provided quickly and easily.

While the Online Clinic are primarily an online clinic, face to face consultations can be arranged, should patients wish to take up that service, which would be located in Harley Street, London

Advice given by Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates, GP and one of the medical team at TheOnlineClinic: https://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/

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A Question Of Oppression?

Daughters Of Eve Conference Delegates Provide The Answer

by FATIMA PATEL & GRAHAME ANDERSON More than 250 women from across the UK left this annual three day conference in no doubt the oppression of Muslim women must end now. The core of the event at the Mercure, Bradford Bankfield Hotel, centred around an opportunity to take ownership of the discourse surrounding Muslim women, alongside challenging the widely held stereotypes of Muslim women being submissive. To this affect, the first day of the conference in early October was opened up to men, in order to get the full spectrum of views on an important range of topics.

Up For Debate Subjects open to discussion ranged from much needed intra-faith dialogue on shaping religious discourse around feminine readings of the Quran, the Status of Women in Islam and Muslim Women and Religious Authority. The dialogue will feed into and inform the current discourse taking place nationally about Islam, and its place in modern day Britain.

A Question Of Judgement Dr Sahira Dar a GP and holistic therapist, said: “On the oppression question I know we answer it for the general media. We shouldn’t even be asking it now, we have passed that stage.

“I did a talk to a mixed non-Muslim audience about how my husband let me out to do this and how he is looking after the kids – ‘Hi I am so glad to be here, pity my husband couldn’t be here, he is busy looking after the kids’ and it was along those lines and everyone laughed, because it was targeted at that audience. But I think among professional women, let’s get past that. Let’s move away.”

It was certainly a view shared by a group of women from Glasgow.

When asked how they managed to escape their families, considering it’s a 250 mile journey from Scotland to Bradford and being Muslim women, who are perceived as being ‘oppressed’ but coming alone to the conference they all jumped to scream: “We are not oppressed.”

This positive response was re-

affirmed by a group of professionals also from Glasgow. “I think these conferences are very important” said Asma Ali, a lawyer for the Scottish police force. Memuna Qayum who offers counselling added: “Yes, they are really important and give different perspectives which is invaluable.”

Speaking For Women Of All Faiths In fact, women of all faiths from London to Wales, Newcastle to Leicester, and even a delegation from Germany, enjoyed a programme of high calibre internationally renowned speakers, participating in panel discussions and intensive workshops.

These included sessions with subject experts covering themes from Muslim responses to extremism, the legitimisation of Islamophobia in the mainstream and the role of faith communities in building resilience.

There were ample opportunities for questions and answers during dedicated panel discussions.

Highlighted speakers included Professor Salman Sayyid, Head of the School of Sociology and

women of all faiths from London to Wales, Newcastle to Leicester, and even a delegation from Germany, enjoyed a programme of high calibre internationally renowned speakers, participating in panel discussions andintensive workshops.

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The event also created a huge impression on artist and writer Gillian Holding who added: "It was a genuine privilege to have the chance to attend this conference.

Being able to listen to a range of diverse exchanges and reflections on Islam in a warm and hospitable atmosphere was wonderful. I enjoyed this real opportunity to listen from within, and it was yet another important reminder of how misleading it is, to see and talk of Muslims as a single homogeneous community."

Meeting Goals Bana Gora, CEO of Muslim Women’s Council says, “The aim of the More than 250 women attend conference was to create the space Daughters of Eve conference in Bradford

issues of concern affecting Muslims living in the UK. They also Promote greater understanding and confidence between Muslims and the wider society, including the media, policy makers and the public. A leading aim is to engage with senior decision makers and leaders, to hold them to account and influence policy. The delegates also had the opportunity to relax and unwind with a glamour night featuring live musical entertainment with Shabnam Khan, as well as a bazaar.

Thinking Out Of The Box Dr Sahira Dar added: “This event is

to debate current issues affecting the Muslim community eith other faith communities. It was also to challenge prevailing narratives about Muslims generated by

politicians and the media, and critically analyse the role of Muslims in contemporary society.” The Muslim Women’s Council is a proactive

organisation led by the needs of Muslim women. The group provide a local and regional platform for Muslim women to network, and to develop confidence to engage on

geared towards a certain kind of Muslim woman, not just for Muslim women, but a woman that wants to take on that lead. Whether that’s in her home or in her community and to equip herself and you need that intellectual stimulus and you don’t get it everywhere. “In terms of how much I will change when I go home, I don’t know yet, but certainly it makes you think wider, then what you did think” Taking Home A Clear Message The overriding message from the conference was a simple one however. The question of oppression must end now.

Women from Scotland enjoyed the conference in lush Bradford surroundings

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Meet the man with the hygienic touch.

Bradford has been named Curry Capital six times in a row and today boasts of hundreds of restaurants that not only serve up some of the most delicious

food, but are offered in opulent, luxurious and comfy surroundings. Before ambient surroundings and décor, what every diner wants to know is food

hygiene….how safe is the food?

Whilst we can’t give you a run-down of all the restaurants in Bradford, what we can do is introduce you to the man who has been training businesses and individuals in food hygiene for the past two decades. Reviews are very important for a restaurant and often that can determine the success of the eatery, but one thing which comes before the public review is the scores on the doors.

Every restaurant vies for that all important 5 star rating and there’s one man in Bradford who has been helping businesses and individuals achieve that over the past 20 years.

Meet Mohammed Mansha, who is a versatile and accomplished training professional. Mr Mansha has been teaching Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and NVQ Levels 1 & 2 and worked for Trade Association of Asian Restaurant owners (TAARO) for over two decades. He has provided food standards training for well renowned businesses such as Aagrah Group of Restaurants, Yaadgaar Bakery, Yorkshire Poultry Products, Nawaab Group of Restaurants, Akbars and Mumtaz Restaurant to name a few.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree at Huddersfield University he started his journey working as a training coordinator for a training company called TAARO and later joined Thomas Danby (now Leeds City) College as a lecturer. The turning point in Mansha’s career was when he went on to establishing his own training business Fastrain Associates, in 1997 which has seen thousands of people qualify in Food Safety.

“It’s been a fabulous twenty years.

I've met some wonderful people and have helped shaped the careers of somereally amazing entrepreneurs” Mansha told Asian Sunday “I think the reason for my success has been because I am a professional Chef myself. I know how to cook in commercial kitchens and therefore understand the full needs of a commercial business. This coupled with knowledge of food regulations and standards, I was able to

he has earned from his clients over successfully train and help many businesses achieve their 5-star rating.” the last twenty years, that is a mark on his achievements.

Mansha’s company Fastrain Associates can offer training for businesses within He said: “There have been many occasions when some of clients their organisations and covers everything from Food Hygiene Levels 1, received only 1 or zero stars rating.

It was job satisfaction to help them 2 & 3, to Fire Safety, First Aid and achieve 5-star status within three Health and Safety training. The company now also produces its own months. This was beyond their industrial cleaning products called expectations and the expression on Fastchem and supplies them to their faces when they finally get 5 restaurants and takeaways as part of stars is worth more than you can its services. imagine.”

Mansha told Asian Sunday he never expected his business to take off the way it did, however more than the turnover, he believes it’s the respect

Whilst his business continues to grow, Mr Mansha has only one objective on his mind and that is to offer the hygienic touch.

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Yorkshireman Highlights the Lessons of Srebrenica their visit.

by FATIMA PATEL

One survivor made a lasting impression on Mr Khan. Resad Drbonja, one of the main guides during the visit, described how life was before the massacre, and how he used to enjoy going out and socialising with his Serb-Christian friends. He told Mr Khan everyone was equal, there were no differences in race or religion. He described how when the bombing started he had invited his best friends to come and stay in his flat, as their flats were high up and more likely to be targeted. Mr Khan takes up the story: “Upon staying one night, his friends had all left him the very next day, with no goodbye or no warning the whole block of flats was going to be under siege. As Christians, they had been given pre-warnings to leave and did so, without even a second thought about someone they'd known and socialised with for years. Faith now seemed to matter.

Yorkshireman Gohar Almas Khan has recently spoken of his heart-breaking visit to what was once atrocity stricken Srebrenica. Mr Khan and other delegates from the UK were given an opportunity courtesy of the charity Remembering Srebrenica, to visit the site of one of Europe’s worst atrocities since the Second World War. It was here in BosniaHerzegovina, General Ratko Mladic and his Bosnian Serb forces systematically murdered 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys, even though the area had previously been declared a United Nations Safe Area.

Sadly, Dutch peacekeepers in Srebrenica failed to prevent the massacre in 1995.

Mr Khan, who lives in Leeds and is Deputy chair of IAG West Yorkshire Police, Leeds District told Asian Sunday the three-day life changing visit was a deeply emotional experience reducing him to tears. He explained, before his visit he'd been aware of the genocide, but the severity of it hit home when he was told about how people were being sold packages to come and dress as soldiers. How they were given guns and then let lose to shoot young men, as though they were playing a video game. His heart sank hearing the story making it hard to imagine just how this impacted on the young Muslim men of Bosnia.

Even today, new mass graves are still being discovered.

Initially, only part of an arm may be found, and several years later another. Mr Khan vividly remembers one of the mothers of Srebrenica, who lost all the men in her family to the massacre, she doesn’t know where all their graves are, but stands outside the memorial of around 800

Right: Gohar Almas Khan, with bereaved mother, who lost all her sons to the Srebrenica massacre

graves selling souvenirs. He told us: “As I put her head on my shoulder, I felt as though she was my mother and her pain, pierced through my heart as though it was mine. Being able to bury a loved one gives us closure and helps us grieve. The nature of the massacre ripped even that away from these families, and to stand offering my soldier to a mother who has experienced this pain first hand right outside the memorial, leaves a lump in my throat even now.”

As a sign of solidarity to their families, here in the UK we remember the victims each July 11, just as we commemorate the victims of the Second World War. The European Parliament adopted a resolution to do just this back in 2009, but the UK is the only country to officially accept it so far, and for this Mr Khan feels extremely proud to be British.

He added: “I am very proud of the role Britain has played in

“I felt proud in seeing this young man’s values, instilled in him from his faith and that’s the irony of it all. It was truly a life changing experience for me, altering many of my misconceptions about life and faith.

UK delegation in Bosnia

supporting the victims of the Srebrenica massacre. It makes me very proud to be British. I really did feel the betrayal from our peacekeepers whilst in Bosnia. I'm grateful to the Remembering Srebrenica initiative, whose aims are to help participants learn how they can improve community cohesion in their own towns and cities, and learn from the lessons of the massacre.

Research and evidence suggests Srebrenica was a preventable tragedy. The UN peacekeeping force was already on the ground. Yet it stood by as men and boys were

“This shook me. How can your own friends just leave you at death’s door like that? I had to ask Resad if it was the other way round what would he do? He told me confidently he would have ensured his friends were safe.

driven to their deaths. It's believed intelligence was available signalling Serbian general Ratko Mladic’s intent to capture and 'cleanse' Srebrenica. It seems claims the UN forces did not comprehend genocide could take place are unfounded. Thousands were murdered as a result of their inaction.

Mr Khan and the rest of the delegation had the opportunity of meeting educational specialists, the British Ambassador to BosniaHerzegovina, members of the Mothers of Srebrenica group and other genocide survivors during

“This holocaust and massacre of Muslims happened in the heart of Europe just 22 years ago, and it needs to be told. The story of Srebrenica should be told in schools and should be on the national curriculum so younger generations know and learn about it.

“We need to show Muslims are NOT terrorists but victims. Just look around, Palestine, Iraq and Rohingya as examples. Muslims are being killed and we must do more to respect people’s faith and way of life. We need to learn to live together and celebrate our common values. So, let’s educate people about each other and take good from each other.”

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VIDYA BALAN: "Tumhari Sulu

was one of the best narrations I have had in my career."

By FATIMA PATEL Vidya Balan's upcoming film 'Tumhari Sulu' is one of the most anticipated films of the actress after her last outing 'Begum Jaan'.

In the film Vidya plays a happy-golucky suburban Mumbai housewife called Sulochana (fondly known as Sulu) She lives with her husband, Ashok, a sales manager in a traditional company that sells uniforms, and their 11-year-old son, Pranav. Sulu keeps herself entertained through the day, which includes listening to her favorite radio station and taking part in every possible contest. Sulu breezes through life with a fun and candid never-say-never attitude. On a day like any other, Sulu ends up winning a pressure cooker through a radio contest that she has taken part in. Little does she know that her trip to the radio station is about to change her life. In an unexpected turn of events, she lands a job of an RJ (radio jockey).

She is no ordinary RJ for she is made to anchor a night show, which involves chatting with peculiars, strangers and lonely souls. A husband in constant battle at a mid-level job, a precocious child who is up to something alarmingly strange in school, and a woman who unpredictably stumbles into the world of radio.

Seasoned with music, humour and quirk, Tumhari Sulu witnesses the everyday grit of a housewife, a marriage put to test and a world that struggles to see the beauty of a so-called 'simple, ordinary life'.

The film is directed by by Suresh Triveni, produced by Ellipsis Entertainment and will be releasing worldwide on 17 November.

Our Editor caught up with the talented actress ahead of the film’s release and got to know the ‘real’ Vidya Balan

Tumahiri Sulu - It’s another powerful woman centric role once again. The concept of a woman bound by traditional norms trying something new promises to be exciting. How did the role come about?

Honestly, when Suresh Triveni, the writer director, narrated the idea to me I said wow, that sounds like fun, a homemaker turned a late-night radio talk. So, I asked him to develop it. He brought it back to me and when he narrated it to me, it was one of the best narrations I have had in my career. He brought alive every character and I could just see the film literally play out in front of my eyes. I felt like this is going to be fun and that’s why I did it. I think I was ready for some fun, after all the serious stuff I have been doing (laughter). And it’s so close to who I am in real, because you know I smile a lot and I laugh a lot, so this is giving me the opportunity to do that. So that’s how the film came about.

Speaking of fun, you also got an opportunity to perform to the classic Sridevi song hawa hawai Yes What was it like moving to the hit number?

Thankfully, I am not doing a Sridevi in the song, because that is unmatchable. I couldn’t have done that. But I am just dancing to the song and having fun. It’s a lovely song and Mr India is one of my favouritist films and Sridevi in that film is like an encyclopedia on acting. There is nothing she can’t do. So, it’s a song that I’ve loved from the first time I’ve heard it. It’s a song that I have danced to so often at parties and things like that, so I am glad I got an opportunity to pay her a little tribute in this film.

The last time you played an RJ was in Munnabhai considering you’ve played an RJ before, for

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the role of SULU you went to extra lengths and did a voice modulation course to fit the character. Can you tell us more about your preparation for the role and why this RJ is different?

No, there was no voice modulation course. What we actually did was Suresh the Director sat with me and he said he wants my voice for it, but the slight tone had to be central throughout. Because if you hear the late-night radio jocks in India there is a certain sensuality to their voices and it’s like their whispering in your ears and that being the inspiration we decided that, that’s how she will speak on the radio. But there was no course or anything of the sort. But I worked with my co-actor Vijay Maurya on the diction to make it more local. Because we wanted the language to be very casual, very colloquial and that’s what we’ve tried to achieve through those sessions that I did with Vijay Maurya.

Your look in the film is traditional yet trendy. In the past you’ve been criticised for how your characters look in your films. Do you ever have a say in how your character looks in a film?

Oh yes, absolutely because I work

in collaboration with the Director, the cinematographer, the costume designer, the make-up artist and my hairstylist to create a look. So, at the stage when I was criticised heavily, I didn’t know I had a say in costumes not to put the blame on anyone else, but at that time I didn’t take an interest in my costume. But for the past nine years or so I have been doing the kind of films that I want to be doing, where there is scope for you to, add that little bit and to flesh out the character through the costumes also. On this I worked with Rick Roy on the costumes, of course he is extremely creative. I have my inputs, but finally it’s he who is creating the costumes and I think he has done a very good job at it. We needed saris that are reflective of her personality. The colours the prints are all joyous looking.

Neha Dupia is working with you for the first time and is in complete awe of you. How does that make you feel?

I wonder if I have bribed them (laughter). Neha and I got along very well, very easily, because both of us are ‘gundies’. We got along very easily. She is wonderful. It was great working with her, it didn’t feel like work really. She is very

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very kind to have said all those wonderful things about me.

In the film you play the role of an RJ who addresses queries from lonely listeners during the night.

What’s been the most memorable comment or moment you have had with a fan?

Yes, I have people reach out to me in various ways. There was this boy who was waiting outside my van for five days, when I was shooting for a certain film and when I heard that there was

someone waiting for me, so I called him into my caravan and I said: “what’s up what are you doing waiting for five days.” He said: “I just wanted to tell you that you changed my life” I asked how is that and he said: “I watched Kahani and when I saw that man kick you in your stomach and there was a shot of you looking up at him and a tear drop falling out, there was a certain resolve in your eyes. I couldn’t stop myself from crying. I watched the film back to back thrice in a day and then I went and told my father I am gay.” And I said oh my God. I would

have never thought that a scene like that would have such an impact on someone. I think I was humbled by what I heard. When people tell you things like that you’re just wondering what you did to…I feel I am so blessed in such a privileged position to be able touch people’s lives like that.

Finally, what do you think audiences will take back from your Sulu?

I think they will leave the theatre with a smile on their faces. I feel they have a lot of reason to smile through the film. .

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Varun Dhawan's 'October' gets a 2018 release date The 'Badrinath ki Dulhania' star shared a still from the film on his Twitter account and said, "As #October ends, it arrives earlier next year #OCTOBER13thapril. #octoberiscoming."

The film is helmed by Shoojit Sircar and it is Varun's first outing with him.

After having blockbuster success at the Box-Office with his latest movie 'Judwaa 2', Varun Dhawan is all set to star in Shoojit Sircar's next, titled 'October'.

Varun had tweeted earlier that the film will release next year on June 1, 2018.

But now, the release date of the film has been preponed and it will hit the screens on April 13, 2018.

Last month, Varun and Shoojit finally ended the hunt for the leading lady as they casted Banita Sandhu opposite Dhawan in the movie.

The slice-of-life love story is written by Sircar's frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi.

The highly anticipated bio graphical film is based on the life of the queen of the princely state of Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai and her wa r against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

The Kangana Ranaut-starrer , which has been in the news ever since the announ cement of the film, will see Nihaar essay the role of Baji Rao the second (II) in the film.

Nihaar underwent multiple acting and training workshops to get every nua nce of the character right.

The prospect of playing a hist oric character along with strenuous war scenes motivated Nihaar to learn the ropes in terms of martia l arts, weight training, functional training, horse ridi ng, among others to do complete justice to his cha racter.Those associated with the film said that the actor did not give up even after injuring himself multip le times during the sets while filming.

The movie is directed by Kris h Jagarlamudi and produced by Kamal Jain and Zee Studios.

The film, which also stars Son u Sood and Ankita Lokhande, is slated to hit the theatres on April 27.

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DO GIRLS REALLY HAVE BLUE PEE? This month I am going to approach the subject of that time of the month…Yes, I mean periods!!

Let me start off by saying that as an Asian man I used to feel very uncomfortable about women having periods.

I used to hate the thought of the other half wanting to change her pad so many times, or acting like a total numpty and covering up my ears when she told me it was her time of the month.

The worst thing was picking up a set of pads, after being asked to go to a shop to get a packet.

I would feel very uncomfortable as women cashiers were off limits, and cool guys– anybody who might look like they’d comment on my purchases were also offlimits.

After some time, I asked myself why are men so afraid of the T word to begin with? Or the M word? It’s a really good question, and although I cannot speak for everyone, I do have a few thoughts. We are all products of our generation, and our thoughts/actions are influenced by both men and women.

The reality is that men generally don’t talk about menstruation – they just don’t. Men talk about “manly” things: sports, cars, women, etc. Talking about periods is off limits–it’s in the unwritten, but culturally understood book of manliness. To mention

periods among your male peers or even your elders is just plain and simply a taboo.

On the other hand, I remember several occasions as a child when I’d be watching TV with friends and a tampon or pad commercial would come on. Right around the time the ubiquitous blue liquid started to pour, my mum would come running into the room to change the channel. Really? If anything, this just left me with more questions, like, do girls really have the channel. Really? If anything, this just left me with more questions, like, do girls really have blue pee? And, why don’t moms come running in during the Brawny commercials? In hindsight, I know they were trying to do a good thing, but what they really did was instill in me a sense of secrecy about menstruation and menstrual products.

Having said that, I do think that times are changing, even though 40per cent of people are uncomfortable buying tampons. I’d imagine that 10 years ago, this number was much higher, and that 10 years from now, it will be even lower. I’m resistant to change – I’m a man – but in this case, I think any change that makes us men more understanding is a good thing.

For all you guys out there who aren’t quite ready to make this leap, I’d be happy to buy your partner or your sisters period products for her. Who knows? This may be my lifelong hib

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FOOD REVIEW

FORTUNE COOKIE BRADFORD

Not your average Chinese takeaway

By FATIMA PATEL I've never been a BIG fan of Chinese food, but during my travels to India (yes strangely) I sampled quite alot of Chinese food.

Chinese is very popular in India, but it's not the traditional Chinese food you would get in China, but an adapted Indo Chinese version and so if you are a spice lover like me, the Indo Chinese flavours are definitely a treat to the tastebuds So naturally upon returning home to my lovely city of Bradford, I wanted to explore Chinese.

Fortune Cookie are a well established Chinese eatery who originally started in Beeston and now have a second branch here in Bradford, near Bradford College.

The owner,Mr Matloob Khan, tells me that when he was younger he had many Chinese friends and had always wanted to try their food. As there weren't many Halal Chinese places, he along with his Chinese friend then set about establishing a Halal Chinese. He also tells me whilst the food is authentic Chinese, cooked by Chinese chefs, the recipes have been slightly adjusted to suit the South Asian tastebuds...hmm sounds like Indo/Pak Chinese to me.

More reason for me to sample the menu.

Now you are probably wondering and I have been asked this before, how can you write an honest review of an eatery, when you have been specially invited, which no doubt means you will of course be given the royal treatment.

Let's get one thing straight I am an out and out foodie. For me the food HAS to taste nice. The flavours, the temperature the textures, everything has to be spot on.

The owner can be as sweet as he wants, but the proof is in the tasting, ultimately.

So in I went and was greeted D6A5 a lovely welcome (which was obviously to be expected)

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The place has been open in Bradford for over a year and you could tell the cleanliness has been meticulously maintained, as there was no sign of grease or dirt on walking in. I was pleasantly surprised to see Fortune Cookie's space refreshingly clean.

Although the decor for me is a little cold, definitely not a plush restaurant surrounding and there was a piece fallen off from the logo on the till signage, nevertheless, I put that down to personal interior choice and it certainly isn't going to put me off trying the food.

So on first glance of the menu, the options are vast and there are so many dishes I have never tried before. This is where the staff come handy and handy they certainly are.

Good knowledge of the food they are serving and what the customer is likely to enjoy is a bonus point for me.

There is nothing like going to a food place and the person serving you has no idea what he is giving you.

All meals come with the option of traditional, mild, medium and hot, which is good to see that individual tastes have been catered for.

Whether you are eating in or taking away, all meals are served in plastic containers, so don't expect glassware and fancy silver service.

Right so now we get to the food. I ordered their most popular dish to start with, the salt and pepper chicken wings, with chips and then the Chicken schezuan with noodles.

The wings and the chips came pipping hot as did my schezuan.

The portions were fairly big for me and which in my view two people could easily enjoy.

My chips and chicken wings, were perhaps the best I have tasted locally.

The tenderness of the chicken wings, with the light and crisp coating was just yum and the crispness of the

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None of the mass produced factory made half frozen cakes, but just a Now on to the schezuan, I enjoyed delicious light flavoursome the sauce and the noodles, dessert. however the tatse of the chicken although cooked well and very Overall my meal and experience tender, was a little too much on was good and for the price and the sweet side for me. portion size, it's a value for money meal for sure.

Now this place is a bit of a surprise when it comes to If you fancy a Chinese desserts. Like most takeways, takeway,Fortune Cookie is they sell the usual desserts, from definitely the right place to order milkshakes to cheesecakes to from, if however, you want to eat peanut butter stacks. in, then plan well in advance as I ordered a cheesecake, and was parking outside is difficult and not expecting much, as it was apart from the friendly staff, don't

expect any further experiences of in house dining, as you will be eating out of plastic containers.

So now for the marks, for taste I would give Fortune Cookie a generous 8.5, (if I was judging solely on the salt and pepper wings, then it would definitely be a 10). For service I would give them a 9 (I obviously got star treatment, but I rated this based on how they were treating other customers who were coming in to order). Atmosphere I would say 7 and value for money I would say 9.

If you like Chinese or just want something different then do give Fortune Cookie a try.

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Partnership Disputes

A partnership is essentially a business run by two or more people with a view to making a profit.

Unlike an incorporated company it is very simple to set up a partnership. In fact a partnership can be formed by an oral agreement between the parties without any paperwork involved. Indeed, many people do not realise that by going into business with someone else they are effectively setting up a partnership. However, it is a fact of life that people will have disagreements and some will eventually fall out.

If the parties have entered into a partnership without a formal partnership agreement having been drawn up then any dispute between the partners will be dealt with under the Partnership Act 1890. However, compared to a detailed partnership agreement, the Act can be somewhat lacking in its provisions as it only covers the bare essentials of a partnership. For example, there is no provision within that Act for removing an errant partner. This therefore means that in the event of a dispute where there is no partnership agreement setting out a procedure for resolving that dispute, the partnership would have to be dissolved.

Dissolution of the partnership could be very disruptive to a business as the partners would have to deal with the repayment of partnership debt as well as facing the potential of a protracted dispute amongst themselves regarding various partnership issues.

By contrast, a properly drawn up partnership agreement can specify what should occur in certain scenarios and what is expected of each partner within the partnership. For example, if a partner was to leave the partnership, the partnership agreement could stipulate the circumstances in which the departing partner could withdraw

his capital from the partnership, the payment of his share of the partnership debt as well as determining what are personal and what are partnership assets. The partnership agreement could also deal with the introduction of new partners to replace departing ones.

Further, a partnership agreement will normally have a mechanism setting out the circumstances as to when a partner can be removed and what should happen to his share of partnership assets and the payment of partnership debts. There could also be provisions which allow a partner to be bought out by the remaining partners with a detailed mechanism for valuing the outgoing partner’s share of the partnership.

Properly drafted partnership agreements can prevent disputes from arising as they will detail the rights and obligations of the partners in any dispute. Where disagreements do arise the partnership agreement can provide a mechanism to resolve those disputes. A partnership agreement can therefore provide a clear framework for resolving any issues that arise between the partners.

The time and expense incurred in having a proper partnership agreement prepared will far outweigh the time, cost and stress which would be spent in dealing with a partnership dispute without such an agreement.

If the parties have entered into a partnership without a formal partnership agreement having been drawn up then any dispute between the partners will be dealt with under the Partnership Act 1890.

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Speedier Cheque Processing Becoming a Reality

New image based system set to revolutionise how we bank

Late October saw the beginning of an image-based clearing system facilitating speedier cheque processing for customers across the UK. The new phased in scheme will see clearing times reduced from six business weekdays, to just one working day. The volume of cheques processed will be low at first, gradually increasing as the roll-out continues. It's expected the system be will be working at full capacity at all UK and Building Societies by the summer of 2018. As an example, if an individual pays in a cheque on a business day, Funds will be available by midnight

on the next working day at the very latest.

James Radford, Chief Executive Officer of the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company, welcomed the move saying: “This is a momentous day in the history of the cheque. For more than 350 years the way cheques have been cleared in this country has essentially remained the same. Now, with the introduction of cheque imaging, we are bringing the UK cheque into the 21st century, ensuring it remains a secure,

robust and viable payment method for the millions of charities, businesses and personal customers that still write or receive cheques on a regular basis.”

For years bank or building society customers, small business owners and the self-employed have often been left frustrated at the time taken from receiving and paying in the cheque, to being able to access funds.

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Rolling Out the New System Banks and building societies will be advising their customers of their individual roll-out plans as a Cheque recipient will still be able to pay in cheques in the normal variety of ways, such as at a bank or building society, by

post or at an ATM. This continuation of regular customer practice is particularly important for charities, who receive donations via this payment method, and for any other people preferring to carry on using cheques in exactly the same way as they always have. The precise date as to when the process will cover everyone will be announced by the industry in due course.

For more information about how the new process will work visit: www.chequeand credit.co.uk/cheque_and_credit_clearing/ cheque_imaging/.

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SPORTS

Lewis Hamilton: I Will Win A Fifth Title! has left him in the best possible position to deliver the goods ontrack, and is particularly proud of his maturity and ability to bounce back from a difficult start to the season.

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“In life, in the heat of the moment it always feels, when you go through difficult times or even good times, you wonder how much further to push,” said Hamilton.

“It's just when you eventually get there and realise it was all worth it. The way I've prepared this year is contrary to what people may think. Training on your own - no one can train on their own, that's what people would say travelling around the world and all these different things, you're just doing it your own way and finding your own way.

“A day like you have today when you win the championship in front of so many people it just solidifies your belief in your yourself and your family's belief in you and what they stand for.

I'm proud of all my family and it's crazy to think I'm continuing to stamp the Hamilton name in the history books.

“Beyond my time there will be kids that know the name and that's probably what I'm most

Lewis Hamilton has reflected on his fourth Formula 1 world championship and vowed to go one better and win a fifth title.

He secured clinched his fourth world title at the Mexican Grand Prix despite finishing only ninth after a clash with rival Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton's victory makes him unquestionably the most successful British Formula 1 driver in history, moving him one championship clear of Sir Jackie Stewart.

Hamilton's momentous fulfilment already includes becoming only the fifth driver in Formula 1 history to reach the landmark of four championships.

The Englishman joins Vettel and Frenchman Alain Prost on four

world titles, behind only Michael Schumacher, the all-time record holder on seven, and Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio's five.

However, the Stevenage-born racer is not done there: “Four is a great number but I want number five,” he insisted.

Hamilton put his hands to his helmet as he crossed the line, slowing the car down to a crawl as he sought to take in his achievement on the slowing down lap.

Vettel pulled alongside him and applauded as the crowd rose to their feet to recognise a historic landmark for the sport.

The Mercedes driver believes he has silenced the doubters in 2017 by proving his lifestyle has left

proud of.”

Hamilton has been lauded across the paddock and beyond following the race in Mexico, though the Englishman had wanted to seal the championship in different circumstances.

Still, recovering from 20th to ninth was just more evidence of Hamilton's battling qualities, while it also gave him another chance to race and compare himself next to Vettel and Ferrari following their early contact.

“I think every single win, every single pole has felt new and different in its own way,” Hamilton added.

“I've not got bored of it. It's not felt similar to another one. Every lap is different.

“Each championship has felt different in its own way, I guess because I've been in different place of my life, I've gone through different things.

Beyond my time there will be kids that know the name and that's probably what I'm most proud of LEWIS HAMILTON

“This one does feel like one of the best and that's with fighting another team. Ferrari is such an iconic team, Sebastian is a fourtime world champion so if I was winning the championship against someone who doesn't have a championship, it wouldn't feel as great. You want to be compared against the guy who is the most decorated.”

While Hamilton is aiming for a fifth crown - a total that would make him the most successful current F1 driver - he still refuses to commit to the sport post-2018, when his current Mercedes contract expires.

“I'm enjoying driving more than ever," Hamilton added.

“Whether it's a few [years], a couple, or one, I'm still going to be here next year and I hope for a little time beyond that.

“There is a long life after Formula 1 and I don't want to make it any longer than it's going to have to be because this is the best period of time in my life.

“There are still great things beyond my Formula 1 career which I'm working on right now but I'm enjoying driving more than ever.”

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A Huddersfield Town Legend Meets A New Huddersfield Town Legend Who Has Melted Hearts

Aaron Mooy with little Adams letter Image: HTAFC

by STAFF REPORTER A young football fan met his favourite Premier League player after he returned a £5 note he found following Huddersfield Town's win over Manchester United.

Huddersfield Town midfielder Aaron Mooy welcomed Adam Bhana, who enclosed a £5 note for him in a letter at PPG Canalside on Friday (27 Oct) afternoon.

Adam’s story gained global interest having stumbled upon the £5 note in the stands at last Saturday’s game. Instead of keeping it, the youngster decided to enclose it in a letter to Town’s Commercial Director, Sean Jarvis.

In his letter the youngster spoke of how he had given the £5 note to his Dad as he couldn’t keep what was not his, going on to ask if the manager could pass it on to Aaron Mooy for his goal scoring performance in last Saturday’s victory over Manchester United.

Adam wrote: “I was at the Huddersfield against Manchester United match.

“I found a five pound note at the stadium and gave it to dad because we cannot keep what is not ours.

“Can you please ask (manager) Mr (David) Wagner, if Aaron Mooy can keep the money because he played very well and scored yesterday. I have put the £5 note in the envelope. Thank you.”

Mr Jarvis, who called the letter "pure class", posted a photo of it on Twitter, where it has already amassed more than 4,000 likes.

Aaron was on hand to welcome Adam and his family to PPG Canalside with gifts before the squad departed for Liverpool ahead of a match at Anfield.

The £5 that was sent to Aaron was donated to the Club’s own charity, The Town Foundation and will go towards helping other young children in the surrounding area.

Adam’s father Mo said Adam really enjoyed his day: “Adam was really shy to begin with but really enjoyed the experience.

They took him into the training ground area where he met a few players and Aaron himself.

“They then took him into the players’ lounge where he met Tommy Smith, Tom Ince and a few of the other lads, he got a real heroes welcome. People were high fiving him and made him feel really welcome.

“He had a nice chat with Aaron and told him that he’s got to eat a lot of healthy food because he’s going to score 5 goals tomorrow.

“I would like to thank everyone at Huddersfield Town for making my boys day, as a family we are truly humbled.”

Town midfielder Aaron Mooy said he was impressed with Adam’s attitude: “It was great to receive such a fantastic letter, he clearly has fantastic values and it was really great to finally meet him. Adam was a really nice lad and is a real credit to his family.”

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Moeen Ali signs with Worcestershire

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has signed a fresh five-year contract with newly promoted Worcestershire.

backed by his Worcestershire coach Steve Rhodes to continue his impressive form for club and country.

The club County Championship Division Two title-winners, Worcestershire have announced the news that Ali has committed his future to on Wednesday.

Rhodes said the left-handed batsman and off-spinner was a central figure for the county, who will play in division one of the championship next year after being crowned division two winners.

The 30-year-old is likely to remain with the county for the rest of his career having first moved to New Road back in 2007 from home county Warwickshire.

Moeen, who has eight centuries to his name in international cricket, said: “It’s happy days. To commit my future and probably the rest of my career to Worcestershire is a fantastic feeling.”

Set to depart for Australia with the rest of England’s Ashes squad on Friday, the spinner has been

“It sends a message to other clubs that our better players don’t feel the need to be elsewhere,” said Rhodes. “Moeen has stayed loyal to the club in signing this longer deal.

“He is in such a rich vein of form his internationally and on the back of a wonderful season, he is turning himself into one of the best allrounders in the world in international cricket.

“For us to sign someone of that ilk for five years is a real credit to all we do at Worcester. Whenever he

comes back, it gives a big lift to the place.”

The 30-year-old, set to jet out to Australia ahead of the Ashes series on Saturday, joined the county from neighbouring Warwickshire in 2006.

"It's happy days," said Ali, whose deal keeps him at New Road until the end of the 2022 campaign. "To commit my future and probably the rest of my career to Worcestershire is a fantastic feeling."

Ali, who had one year remaining on current deal, is one of England's key players, meaning he played little for Worcestershire this season as a result.

He only made three county championship appearances in Worcestershire's promotion campaign and participated in six one-day matches.

"The Rooney Rule Must Be Implemented In Football": Sporting Equals Chief Executive, Arun Kang The chief executive of Sporting Equals has lambasted football chiefs and insists it is time for the industry to give serious consideration to a fullscale implementation of the Rooney Rule in order to get ahead of the game in terms of diversity.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Sporting Equals chief executive Arun Kang called for football to be lead the way in terms of inclusion in sport.

He said: “I think at the moment, what we, the sports sector needs to do, is to be braver and more creative. And I think what we need to do is explore the Rooney Rule.

“There is a target now in the new Governance Code [drawn up by UK Sport and Sport England] for females on boards and at some point there is going to be Black Asian and Ethnic Minority targets too.

“The sports sector needs to be ahead of the game and let's do this more

organically than having a tick box exercise taking place. For me, sport needs to be a lot braver.”

Pioneered by former Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, the Rooney Rule was introduced into the NFL in 2003 to help increase the number of ethnic minorities in coaching and senior operational positions.

In 2016, all 72 English Football League clubs signed up to a pilot scheme requiring them to interview at least one qualified Black Asian and Minority Ethnic [BAME] candidate for every academy coaching job, with 10 clubs extending that to the manager's position.

A third of all players that started on the opening day of the Premier League season were from BAME backgrounds.

But despite their presence on the field, there are just three BAME managers the Pakistani FA can get their act together and sort this out soon, before any more talented players suffer as a result of Pakistan’s lack of game time.

Statistics from the Football Association suggest there are nine Asian players in league football, which represents just 0.3 per cent of professional footballers in this country.

Kang believes football clubs are not doing enough to tap into the talent pool within the Asian community, adding some coaches have prejudicial attitudes towards Asian players.

“One of the big problems we have is some of the scouts don't go and see these players at an early age,” he said.

“There is also the perception among some coaches that South Asian players are not good enough. I was speaking to a mother recently whose son has done very well and joined an academy now - but one of the coaches said to her 'your son isn't black enough'. And that was an Asian parent.”

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