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Kirklees Council shortlisted for four national awards By Newsroom
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Kirklees Council has been shortlisted for four local government awards for its innovative work to provide the best services for residents. In what has been a record year for entries from local authorities across the country, Kirklees Council has been shortlisted in four different categories in the 2020 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards.
“We’re a council that prides itself on putting residents at the heart of what we do and to be shortlisted for such a variety of different national awards recognises this. “We’re on a journey in Kirklees and have real ambition to make our borough a truly extraordinary place. We are well on our way to achieving this and are making fantastic progress which is constantly improving the everyday lives of residents. “This is just the start, we will build on this and
continue with the hard work and drive change that makes Kirklees a better place for everyone who lives, works and visits.”
of new ways to deliver the best services, ensuring vital services thrive, benefiting everyone who uses them.”
LGC editor Nick Golding said: “The councils that have been shortlisted for an LGC Award are among the most innovative – and their innovation helps provide the best services for residents, despite local government facing ongoing financial constraint.
The winners of the LGC Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on 18 March 2020.
“The officers and councillors of shortlisted councils deserve enormous credit for thinking
Kirklees Council and Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing’s (KNH) approach to creating an inclusive working environment has been shortlisted for the Diversity and Inclusion award. Thriving Kirklees, a partnership approach to children’s health services, has been shortlisted in the Best Service Delivery Model category. Kirklees Council’s Library Service has been shortlisted in the Community Involvement category. Jacqui Gedman, Chief Executive of Kirklees Council, said: “I’m incredibly proud to see that the hard work of our staff every day is being recognised.
E-fit Images Released Following Attempted Robbery in Huddersfield By Newsroom
Newsdesk@asiansunday.co.uk Police investigating an attempted robbery in Huddersfield on 24 October have released three e-fits of men they would like to speak to. The incident happened at around 4.30pm in Greenhead Park, when three suspects approached the victims and demanded they handed over money and their belongings. The victims, who were aged 16, 16 and 17, refused and were threatened by the suspects. The victims, who were all male, managed to run away and approached another man for safety. The suspects then made off from the area empty-handed. Officers would like to speak to the men pictured as they may have information valuable to the investigation. Anyone who recognises the men or anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police, quoting crime reference 13190547483. Information can be passed to via www. westyorkshire.police.uk/contact-us or by calling 101.
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Kirklees’ plan to tackle air pollution approved By Newsroom
Newsdesk@asiansunday.co.uk Kirklees Council’s Cabinet has approved a new plan to reduce air pollution across the borough - supporting its ambitious vision to tackle climate change. On 12 November Cabinet passed an action plan which outlines what will be done to improve air quality in Kirklees up to March 2024. It will replace the previous plan which ran from May 2007 to August 2019. Air pollution is associated with a number of serious health impacts - it is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. It particularly affects the most vulnerable in society such as children and elderly people, and those with heart and lung conditions. The new plan will see Kirklees install up to 17 rapid electric vehicle charge points as part of a larger West Yorkshire project. Kirklees will also continue its planning policy which requires all new build homes to have electric vehicle charge points installed. This will soon be a national requirement but Kirklees was one of the first councils in the country to introduce it. In an innovative approach, new air quality monitoring equipment will be used outside schools to gather evidence of the harmful effects waiting vehicles can have. Resources will be created for schools to tackle this issue and the council will take advantage of any change in the law to use enforcement powers to address it. The council will also work with young people to understand their views on how to prevent air pollution and will support them to travel to school in the most sustainable and suitable way for them. The council will also look to improve the benefits of electric vehicle ownership for residents through parking incentives and improved infrastructure. Kirklees will support large vehicle operators such as HGVs to record their emissions and
work to reduce their contribution to air pollution. This is a part of West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s ECO Stars scheme which Kirklees Council leads on. The new action plan will also see Kirklees leading on the delivery of the West Yorkshire Low Emissions Strategy. Funding from the Government has been secured to employ an officer, who works out of Kirklees, supporting the whole of West Yorkshire on this. The council will be working with the University of Huddersfield, companies based in the 3M Buckley Building and traffic management infrastructure suppliers to develop innovative traffic management technologies. This will improve congestion and air quality across Kirklees. The Air Quality Action Plan feeds into and supports the council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan which aims to make the borough carbon neutral by 2038. Cllr Naheed Mather, Cabinet Member for Greener Kirklees, said: “We want children to have the best start in life and for all residents to be as well as possible for as long as possible. Clean air is a crucial part of this and is key to a healthy environment. “We’re passionate about improving the environment and over recent years we’ve made some really positives changes and great steps forward but there is more we all need to do. “Our strategy sets out what we as a council will do to make further progress but we all need to act if we are to have a major impact and I would like to encourage everyone to think about what you can do to improve the quality of air for the people who live, work and visit Kirklees.”
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Huddersfield Grooming Gang: Six Men Sentenced To Combined 55 Years For Child Sexual Abuse Six men have been sentenced to a combined total of 55 years in prison after being convicted for a catalogue of serious sexual offences committed against three victims of historic child sexual abuse. These vulnerable victims were all targeted by these individuals and subjected to serious sexual abuse as children between 2005 and 2008 in the Huddersfield area. Banaris Hussain (36) Umar Zaman (31) and Samuel Fikru (31) stood trial with three other men, who cannot be named for legal reasons. Six defendants were found guilty by a jury on October 24 following a six-week trial at Leeds Crown Court. The full sentences were:
Banaris Hussain, 36, of William Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, was sentenced to 10 years after being found guilty of one count of rape. Umar Zaman, 31, of William Street, Crosland Moor was sentenced to eight years in custody after being found guilty of two counts of rape; Samuel Fikru, 31, of HMP Armley, was sentenced to eight years after being found guilty of two counts of rape;
A 32-year-old man, from Huddersfield, was sentenced to 14 years in custody after being found guilty of four counts of rape and one count of rape of a girl under 13. Detective Chief Inspector Richard McNamara, of Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit, said: “We welcome the sentencing of these six men for offences which can only be described as depraved.
A 38-year-old man, from Huddersfield, was sentenced to seven years after being found guilty of one count of attempted rape;
“These individuals sexually abused three vulnerable young girls and the sentences reflect the dreadful nature of what they have done.”
A 32-year-old man, from Huddersfield, was sentenced to eight years after being found guilty of one count of rape;
“We hope that seeing these men put behind bars, following the guilty verdicts last month at Leeds Crown Court, will be a source of some
comfort for these brave and courageous victims as they continue to come to terms with the dreadful experiences they suffered. The key focus now is to ensure they receive continued access to specialist help and support.” “Can I take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse to come forward and contact the Police or our Safeguarding partners in order that we can investigate, safeguard and work towards securing justice for you.”
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DEWSBURY BASED BUSINESS GROWS WHILE INDUSTRY LEADERS MOTHERCARE AND MAMAS & PAPAS COLLAPSE
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editor@asiansunday.co.uk anisah@asiansunday.co.uk The nursery industry has been in shock since the announcement of two of the industries biggest brands announced axing trade. Just days after rival brand Mothercare went bust, Mamas & Papas followed by announcing it's going into pre-packed administration and will close six of its UK stores announcing that 73 staff will be made immediately redundant with a further 54 jobs at risk. However, it's not all doom and gloom as not far from Mama's & Papas original home in Huddersfield, is Dewsbury giant Kiddies
Kingdom Kiddies Kingdom established more than 35 years ago and is a family run business owned by Father and Son Mohammed and Hanif Patel. While brands Mothercare and Mamas & Papas (M & P) that were positioned to be industry leaders have struggled father and son’s business has seen growth year on year, in fact the Dewsbury based business is even looking at scaling its full operation. Over the years, we have managed to build a really strong and loyal team.” Mohammed told Asian Sunday. Theres a real family style culture and that's something I'm very proud of.”
Mohammed's journey started when he was becoming more and more part of our just a young lad. daily lives. I decided to pivot our strategy to focus more online. I I was at high school. In year 9. He helped design and create our first recalled. website in early 2006 and have been Everyone had to take part in some work working to improve our digital experience, and as my dad had his own presence ever since. shop (At that time in the Dewsbury Town Centre), I thought this would work to my Seeing how we've gone from a small advantage, so I completed my work independent business in Dewsbury, to experience there. now being one of the UK's leading independent baby retailers is a real During my work experience, I noticed achievement.” many areas that required improvement, and from this point onwards my passion Mohammed comes across as a very to make a difference grew. hard working and forward-thinking I quickly realised that consumer behavior businessman. was changing, and technology was
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He shares that it is indeed sad to see two major brands suffer in the way they have, but he admits that he had predicted the collapse of Mothercare and M & P a few years back, he was surprised it happened sooner. Despite the gloom the young Dewsbury businessman believes that there are still many opportunities to do business and forward thinking businesses will take advantage of them. "We are in talks with Mothercare at the moment and I think Kiddies Kingdom is in an extremely strong position right now. Although, we don't want to rush into things, I do believe the market is currently very much in our favour." Looking at why Kiddies Kingdom is in a more viable and successful position than the industry leaders doesn't take much to work out. For example, the warehouse is packed with close to 200 different brands which I am told is more than any other baby retailer in the country. Kiddies Kingdom also has a state-ofthe-art showroom housed on Mill Street East in Dewsbury. The items found in the showroom attracts visitors from all over the country, with some travelling as much as seven hours to visit the showroom for their baby items. Mohammed accounts much of this success to his strategic buying, strong relationships with his suppliers, and a desire to continuously develop. "We have determined a great way to work with suppliers and that's why our proposition in store and online has become more and more attractive." He
said. "It's not as easy as you think it is. It's important to have the right systems and processes in place from the very start to increase efficiency and allow your business to scale up. "We strive to be the number one independent retailer in the UK with a
super strong online presence and one strong destination showroom and I am very confident we will reach our goal very soon" Mohammed and his father have many exciting plans for Kiddies Kingdom. Some include opening more
showrooms to fill the void Mothercare has left behind, and create 21st century shopping experiences, within 1-2 hours from every point in the UK. An ambitious re-brand is also in the pipeline, for the Dewsbury business, with plans to relaunch in 2020, not only with a new identity
but tools which will take babyshopping to the next level. Mohammed says: "The key to prospering in the current climate is to look ahead, predict and plan for the future. This way you will always be a leader, and others will be left behind."
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Oracle Awards returns to Dewsbury for Third Successful Year Yorkshire’s most prestigious local awards are returning to the region on 23 November.
lists were announced and are being said to be in their hundreds.
Hundreds of guests are expected at the third annual Oracle Awards, which will be taking place this year at the Kabana Banqueting suite in Dewsbury.
The Oracle Awards is the brain-child, of Huddersfield based Aidan Mufti.
Members from the community are being highlighted and lauded for their work in various fields, from community, to business, to arts, sports and charity. Nominations have been pouring in since short
others. This is when the concept of his Oracle magazine came along and quickly followed the Oracle awards.
and I hope I will be able to continue celebrating achievements and putting a great entertaining evening.
Mufti who also goes by the name of Aidan M, is a popular Bhangra, Bollywood, pop and R N B singer. He has a large social media following and has had huge musical success.
“The magazine and the awards is my way of promoting my local community, whether that’s business people, volunteers or sports professionals, I want to showcase the amazing talent we have within our communities and celebrate their achievements.
For more information about the event visit www.theoracleevents.co.uk
However, despite personal success Aidan always felt he needed to do more to get closer to his roots and to offer platforms for
I am delighted that the awards have been successful and is now in its third year. The expectations are even greater than before
Aidan Mufti with guests from last years Oracle Awards
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Raheema@asiansunday.co.uk Despite success in Bradford, owners of modest fashion store Amira London have decided to move their business to Batley. Owner Zubair Khan feels his market and clientele is more suited for the demographic in Batley. Mr Khan has been selling abayas, hijabs and ‘burkinis’ for more than three years in Bradford. He has since relocated his store to Batley’s upcoming Commercial Street, where he feels he has a better connect with the audiences. “I feel most of my customers are based in Batley/Dewsbury and so when I knew Batley Plaza was opening and there were vacant units, I immediately took the opportunity.
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“Since opening, we have had such a welcoming response and it’s been great to be in the heart of Batley.
“We will continue to offer the same exceptional service that our customers were used to in Bradford, and along with our Abayas, exclusive designs and selection of workwear of blouses and shirts designed by exclusive designers” Rails are packed to capacity at the store and customers seem to be enjoying their shopping experience. Take a visit and see for yourself the fabulous and eye-catching abayas, sitting alongside simpler day-to-day robes for wearing around the house and for those who enjoy a bit of extravagance then there is plenty for you too, with the designer patterning, intricate embroidery and stretch jersey sleeves for special events.
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Celebrating Guru Nanak Gurupurab and Marking 550th anniversary of Sikhism founder Yorkshire is home to six gurdwaras, with Sikhs making up six per cent of Yorkshire’s population. Sikhs are active in business and are involved in many community and charitable projects. Sikhs across the globe will be celebrating Guru Nanak Gurupurab on 12 November Guru Nanak Gurupurab also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Guru Nanak Prakash Utsav is dedicated to the first Sikh Guru - Guru Nanak Devji and is one of the most auspicious and celebrated days in the Sikh calendar. This year’s celebration will be extra special as this year will mark the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Devji was born on 15 April 1469, in a village called Rai Bhoi di Talwandi, (now popularly known as Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in Pakistan). Guru Nanak Dev ji is regarded as a spiritual teacher who founded
Sikhism in the 15th century. He started writing the Guru Granth Sahib and wrote 974 hymns in it. The main verses from the Guru Granth Sahib elaborate that the creator of the universe was one. His verses also propagate selfless service to humanity, prosperity and social justice for all irrespective of any demographic differences. Sikhism also forbids the concept of messengers and reincarnation. The role of a Guru as a spiritual and social master forms the base of Sikh religion. Celebrations for Gurpurab traditionally start two days prior to the main occasion. The three-day festival begins with an early Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions) at the gurudwaras and then proceed to the localities with Sikh devotees singing hymns. It is led by Panj Pyaras or Nagarkirtan (the five beloved ones), who carry the Sikh flag, known as the
Nishan Sahib and the palanquin of Guru Granth Sahib. Also, traditionally, an Akhand Path or the 48hour non-stop reading of Guru Granth Sahib – the holy text where the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev are preserved – is organised at the Gurdwaras. Some of the popular prayers are – Japji Sahid and Sidh-Ghost. The holy book of the Sikhs also involved the sayings of all the 10 gurus. On the main day of the occasion, devotees wake up early in the morning and sing Asa-diVar and other morning hymns from the Sikh scriptures. In the Gurudwaras, priests recite poems in praise of Guru Nanak Devji. Langar or free community lunch is served in the afternoon to celebrate life and prophecy of Guru Nanak Jayanti. Gatka, a special type of martial art is performed by the people on this occasion with a sword.
This year has particularly been significant for the Sikh community as this was also the year that saw the Kartarpur corridor inaugurated. Shri Darbar Sahib Gurdwara, Kartarpur or Kartarpur Sahib holds special importance in Sikhism. Kartarpur Corridor, which is a border corridor between Pakistan and India, connecting the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, was inaugurated on 9 November in commemoration to Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th birth anniversary. The corridor is intended to allow religious devotees from India to visit the Gurdwara in Kartarpur, 4.7 kilometres from the PakistanIndia border, without a visa. Asian Sunday would like to wish the local and global Sikh community a very happy Gurupurab
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Jersey: Shahid Kapoor Aiming For A Six Shahid Kapoor is aiming to hit a six for his remake of Jersey, in his role of a cricketer Actor Shahid Kapoor, who will be seen playing a cricketer in the Hindi remake of the Telugu hit Jersey, says that authenticity in the presentation has become a must in films. He added that it has become very important for actors to be convincing in the roles they play. “It’s fun to play cricket but when you are playing cricket in a film, you need to get the technique right and you need to give a lot of time to it, so I am trying my best to give it as much time, because I think we are in a time where authenticity is very important,” said Shahid, while interacting with the media at Global Spa Fit and Fab Awards. He added, “I don’t think as an actor you can get away without being very convincing about playing a sportsperson. I am trying my best to get as close as I can. I am padded up and I am practicing every day with the season ball and with all the gear. A few days ago, Shahid posted a picture on Instagram where he was seen
Manushi Chillar To Star Opposite Akshay Kumar In ‘Prithviraj’ As Sanyogita Manushi Chhillar will be making her big Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar in Prithviraj. The film is slated to hit screens on Diwali next year. While rumours around Manushi Chhillar’s Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar have been doing the rounds since May this year, it has now been confirmed that the former Miss World will indeed make her debut with Yash Raj Films’ Prithviraj. The beauty queen will play the role of Prithviraj’s love interest Sanyogita in the periodic drama directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi.
In the film based on the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, Manushi Chhillar will be seen playing the role of Sanyogita. Confirming the news, Manushi in a statement said, “It is a huge honour to have been chosen by a production house like Yash Raj Films as their heroine! I’m thoroughly happy and thrilled about the learnings that I will have through this journey. My life, so far, has really been a fairy tale. From becoming Miss India and then Miss World to now getting such a big project as my debut film, it’s like a new, exciting chapter of my life.”
Trailer Of Mardaani 2 Is Out And According To Rani It Has A Very Important Social Message Rani Mukerji is all geared for Mardaani 2, which she hopes that the entire nation watches as it is inspired by some very disturbing true events. The actress says the film has an important social message. “Mardaani 2 has an important social message and the entire plan has been built to spread this message as wide, to as many people as possible. I’m overwhelmed by the reactions and really happy that our trailer has struck a chord with audiences,” Rani said. The actress is reprising the role of the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 2, where Rani will be seen pitted against a very young yet bonechilling villain. The film will also address the dangerous societal issue of rape in India that
are being committed by juveniles. “I’m hoping that the entire nation watches this film because it is inspired by some very disturbing true events that have happened around us wherein, crime has been committed by a someone you don’t even expect is capable of hurting anyone. Such crimes committed by juveniles is a reality and it is important for everyone to take note of this because it’s one of the biggest challenges and threats posed to society at large,” Rani added. Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 2 was shot extensively in Rajasthan. It is set to hit theatres on December 13.
playing cricket at the nets. Talking about the preparations he is going through for his role in Jersey, Shahid said, “I used to think that I am a really good cricketer because I used to open the innings for my school as a batsman. I forgot the fact that there has been a long gap when I haven’t played cricket.” ersey is the story of Arjun, a late bloomer in cricket at the age of 36, who feels the urge to prove himself to the world and his son. But, his age poses a challenge. The sports film is an emotional drama and is slated to open on August 28, 2020. Apart from Jersey, the Ranveer Singhstarrer ‘83 is another cricket-themed film lined up for next year. “One is aware that there are two cricket films coming out next year. There might be a third, too, we never know. ‘83 is a wonderful subject and I wish all the best to the makers of that film. It’s about India’s triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup and that’s something everybody wants to watch,” Shahid averred.
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Arjun Rampal set to return with supernatural thriller ‘Anjaan’ Actor Arjun Rampal, who next will be seen in the supernatural thriller “Anjaan”, says he will start shooting for the film in March next year. “We will start shooting for ‘Anjaan’ in March. I am very excited about it. It is one of my first super-natural films,” said Arjun, while interacting with the media. Earlier in September, Arjun had tweeted about the film, saying: “Spooked and excited... for my next film #Anjaan it’s gonna be one hell of a scary ride. Can’t wait to start filming.” “Anjaan” is being directed by Amitebdra Vats, written by Pooja Ballutia. Talking about the growing popularity of digital platforms, Arjun said: “Nowadays, all of us watch
content on mobile phones. I think OTT platforms are a wonderful new opening for artistes - whether you are a director, producer, writer, actor or an editor. You get a lot of time to you’re your stories. There is neither the issue of censorship nor the pressure of box-office collections, so the entertainment quotient and quality of writing is high on these platforms. I think they deserve an awards function.” Asked which web series is his favourite, Arjun said: “My favourite series in recent time is an English series called ‘Succession’. which is streaming on Hotstar.” Arjun made his digital debut with a web series named “The Final Call”. “I hope I will soon do the second season of ‘The Final Call’,” he said.
Tabu joins Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Star Cast Tabu joined the cast of horrorcomedy ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in lead roles. The actor who is all set to play a ghost hunter in the movie shared the happy news taking to his Instagram handle. “Welcome @tabutiful Mam to the world of #BhoolBhulaiyaa2 Can't wait to Shoot !! @kiaraaliaadvani @ aneesbazmee @bhushankumar @ muradkhetani @tseries.official,” he wrote alongside a tempting snap of the 48-year-old star.
Shooting for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' commenced last month. The ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh' star revealed by sharing a picture with the leading lady Kiara. Sporting a casual look, Kartik can be seen posing with Kiara, who is holding a clapper board. Fans can also catch a glimpse of the set in the picture which will remind you of the petrifying set of the first installment.
Sonam Kapoor Plays Blind Character In ‘Female-Hero Story’ Sonam K. Ahuja will play a blind character in the Hindi remake of the 2011 South Korean crime thriller film “Blind”. Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who will be the creative producer of the film, calls it an “out-and-out female-hero story”. “A friend of mine Shome Makhija is directing the film. It’s an out-and-out female-hero story,” Ghosh said. The Kahaani director feels that Sonam is the right fit for this role, according to bollywoodhungama.com. Sonam was
last seen on the big screen in “The Zoya Factor” this year . The film failed to have much critical or commercial impact upon release. She earlier told IANS: “I haven’t done any action and horror films, so these are the two genres I would love to explore. It would be so different and exciting for me because I haven’t done anything on action. So, one of these two genres would be interesting to try out.”
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Kriti Sanon Joins Akshay Kumar For ‘Bachchan Pandey’ Christmas 2020 is going to be merrier as Kriti Sanon has been paired opposite Akshay Kumar once again for ‘Bachchan Pandey’! The film being helmed by Farhad Samji and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala in association with NGE Movies, will see the two romancing yet again after their last release ‘Housefull 4’. Announcing the news on Twitter, the official handle of Nadiadwala Grandson welcomed the actor writing, “We’re extremely happy and elated to announce the charming Kriti Sanon is here to make our Christmas 2020 merrier than ever! Welcome back to the #NGEFamily with #BachchanPandey!” While Kriti is the latest entry, Akshay’s first look from the feature was already out in late July in which he was seen donning
a black lungi with a golden border. Moreover, adding to his tough look, the actor put on think chunk of gold chains with a nunchak in his hand and forehead smeared with vibhuti and red tilak. The film is set to lock horns with Aamir Khan starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. With this, Kriti has added another to her long list of projects including the upcoming release ‘Panipat’ and ‘Mimi’, shooting for which commenced recently. The ‘Heropanti’ actor has had a year marked with releases with three of her films hitting big screens this year - ‘Luka Chuppi’, ‘Arjun Patiala’ and ‘Housefull 4’.
‘Good Newwz’: Akshay, Kareena Promise ‘Biggest Goof-Up Of The Year’ Three official posters of “Good Newwz” starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani have been unveiled.
up of the year is coming your way.”
In one poster, Akshay and Diljit are seen squeezed between the baby bumps that Kareena and Kiara flaunt.
Kareena is dressed in a blue bodycon dress and Kiara has paired a blue denim jacket with a green top and jeans. Kiara is also seen sporting a sindoor.
Sharing one of the posters, Akshay took to social media and wrote a hilarious caption “Squeezing in some #GoodNewwz for you this #Christmas season. Stay tuned, the biggest goof-
Aamir, Salman, SRK To Team Up For ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’? Superstar Aamir Khan is busy shooting for “Laal Singh Chaddha”. It might just be the film that will bring Bollywood’s three Khans - Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman - together on the big screen for the first time. The film is an Indian remake of Tom Hanks’ 1994 classic “Forrest Gump”. In the Hollywood film, there is a scene where Hanks’ character is sitting on a bench. It seems Aamir wants Shah Rukh and Salman for the scene.
“He is very keen to have a special appearance from the two. While Shah Rukh has agreed, Salman is yet to give his consent,” a source told BollywoodLife. Aamir is playing the role of a Punjabi for which he has undergone a physical change. Written by Atul Kulkarni, the film is helmed by “Secret Superstar” director Advait Chandan and will be produced by Viacom18 Studios and Aamir Khan Productions. The movie is slated to release during Christmas 2020.
Akshay also shared that “goof-ups are bound to multiply” with the movie.
Directed by Raj Mehta, the comedy drama is scheduled to release on December 27.
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Antonio Banderas Reveals How He Used His Heart Attack To Fuel Performance Actor Antonio Banderas recently made a shocking revelation that he used his heart attack to fuel his performance in ‘Pain and Glory.’ The 59-year-old actor-producer revealed that he suffered a cardiac arrest two years ago which helped his performances and changed his priorities during a conversation with former co-star Eddie Murphy for ‘Variety Studio Actors on Actors,’ reported Variety.
vocation. I wouldn’t even say my professional life, my vocation as an actor.” Murphy explained, “Do you think when you’re facing adversity, that that comes out when you’re on screen? That some stuff is there that wouldn’t be there if you weren’t going through the adversity?” Banderas said that his persona influences how he creates art.
“I suffered a heart attack. When that happens to you when you see death so close, you make different choices,” Banderas said.
“Eddie, we create with what we have, with the experiences that we’ve had in our life, good or bad,” he said.
“The order of priorities of things you thought were important are not important anymore. What is really important is your daughter, your family, your friends, and your
“And that’s what will relate to you as a human being, the tools that we have to use as actors. I don’t play the trumpet, or I paint, or I write books, I use myself,” he concluded.
Lata Mangeshkar Is Doing ‘Much Better’ Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar is on her way to recovery after being hospitalised for viral chest congestion. “Dear friends. We are as happy as you are to inform you that with all your prayers and best wishes, Lata didi is doing much better. Thank you for being there. God is great,” an official spokesperson said The legendary singer was taken to the hospital recently. Since then, many fans and Bollywood celebrities such
Mark Wahlberg Joins Tom Holland In ‘Uncharted’ Movie Actor Mark Wahlberg is in final talks to costar with Tom Holland in “Uncharted”, an upcoming adaptation of the hit video game. Travis Knight is directing the movie that follows Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter who journeys across the world to uncover various historical mysteries, reports variety. com. Wahlberg will portray Victor “Sully” Sullivan, an American treasure hunter, fortune seeker and businessman, as well as a friend, mentor and father figure to Drake. Holland is set to play Drake. Ironically, Wahlberg was originally on
board to play Drake years ago when David O. Russell was first directing an adaptation. Rafe Judkins is penning the script with the team of Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. The gaming series, which began in 2007 with “Uncharted Drake’s Fortune” was created by developer Naughty Dog and published by PlayStation. It has sold more than 41 million copies to date. “Uncharted” continues a busy year for Wahlberg, who stars next in Netflix’s thriller “Wonderland” and family drama “Good Joe Bell”. He is currently in production on fantasy movie “Infinite”.
as Shabana Azmi and Hema Malini have been praying for her speedy recovery. The singer, who has recorded songs in over 36 Indian languages, turned 90 on September 28. She became a recipient of India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, in 2001. She is known for her evergreen songs such as “Pyar kiya to darna kya”, “Ajeeb dastaan hai yeh” and “Ek pyar ka nagma hai”.
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Five Decades of Bollywood Legend Amitabh Bachchan
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Editor@asiansunday.co.uk If you grew up in the eighties, then you will have experienced the euphoria of Bollywood’s Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan and it wasn’t just the desi’s who had a grand love affair with the superstar but people of many backgrounds and nationalities. I remember growing up, spending time helping in my parent’s in their corner shop and we would have Bollywood film magazines displayed, and as customers walked in, who were of all races, they would instantly recognise Amitabh Bachchan on the cover. In fact one young white British student went as far as buying all of Mr Bachchans film music cassettes (for those who grew up in the 2000’s these are the devices we who grew up pre2000 used to listen music on) The young student declared his ultimate favourite song from the film Amar Akbar Anthony – ‘ My name is Anthony Gonsalves…’ Amitabh Bachchan became well known as the angry young man and still continues his
reign as everyone’s Big B and the Shahenshah of Bollywood.
such as Brahmastra, Gulabo Sitabo, Jhund, Chehre and Hera Pheri 3 in his kitty.
The superstar grew up initially names as Inquilab Shrivastava, but his father later changed his name to Amitabh Bachchan, at the suggestion of fellow poet Sumitranandan Pant and adopting Bachchan as the surname which was used by his father as a pen name for his work.
Bachchan’s fan following is such that every Sunday they gather outside the gates of Jalsa (Amitabh’s home) to gather a glimpse of their Shahenshah. If Bachchan is home fnas are sure to receive a greeting from him normally in the evening around 5:30pm to 6:00pm.
The 77-year-old actor began his career with 1969’s ‘Saat Hindustani’ and gained popularity in the 1970s after working in films such as ‘Zanjeer,’ ‘Deewaar’ and the blockbuster ‘Sholay’.
Bachchan’s has always had an overwhelming response from his legion of die-hard fans. This was particularly noted when Bachchan was hospitalized following an accident on the sets of his film Coolie in 1982.
Amitabh has worked in more than 190 Indian films and bagged an enormous amount, of awards and accolades including most recently the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and being honoured with the Padma Vibhushan – India’s second highest civilian honour in 2015.
During a fight sequence Bachchan hurt himself as he tried landing on table. The corner of the table struck his abdomen, resulting in a splenic rupture from which he lost a significant amount of blood. He required an emergency splenectomy and remained critically ill in hospital for many months, at times close to death.
While his last outing on the big screen was Badla, Bachchan currently hosts India’s version of who wants to be a millionaire – Kaun Banega Crorepati and has a string of films
The overwhelming public response included prayers in temples and offers to sacrifice limbs to save him, while later, there were long queues of well-wishing fans outside the
hospital where he was recuperating. The super stardom witnessed for Bachchan has been like no other and as he celebrates 50 years in the Hindi film industry, the world once again unites to remember the great body of work and many milestones the angry young man of the 80’s has achieved. Son Abhishek Bachchan was also among the millions of fans who took to social media to celebrate the half a century achievement of Amitabh Bachchan. Along with a throwback picture of the actor, Abhishek wrote, “Not just as a son, but as an actor and a fan... We are all blessed to witness greatness! There is so much to admire, to learn and even more to appreciate. Several generations of cinema lovers get to say we lived in the times of BACHCHAN!!! Congratulations Pa on completing 50 years in the Film industry. We now await the next 50! Love you.” Here’s celebrating five decades of the living legend Amitabh Bachchan.
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy PRP is the new treatment being offered at Prity Beauty & Spa Salon for hair and skin restoration. The procedure provides reliable results with a very quick recovery period. It is perfect for clients looking for a cheaper alternative and a quick and simple procedure. You may have heard of platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), but you may not actually know much about it. What is PRP used for? What are the benefits of PRP? Who can be a candidate for PRP? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an established injection therapy to enhance tissue regeneration. PRP is concentrated blood plasma that contains about 3 to 5 times the number of platelets found in normal blood. PRP Therapy is an excellent treatment that uses a small amount of your own blood to stimulate the production of collagen and new skin cells. This technique has a long history within orthopaedics medicine and
reconstructive surgery, however in recent years the treatment has become more widely popularised within the cosmetic industry. Studies suggest that it can also serve as an effective and safe treatment for treating hair loss in both men and women. PRP is the same treatment that is done on the face as vampire facelift to reduce acne scars, wrinkles, lines and helps in building collagen. Blood contains cells, serums and platelets. PRP therapy utilises these natural properties to assist the skin in appearing younger and PRP hair restoration uses your plasma to target the regrowth of your hair follicles. Once we have taken a sample of your blood, it is spun through a machine to separate the cells, serums and platelets. The platelets are extracted and injected into the area of treatment, causing a tiny amount of clotting around the injected area. This stimulates the release of growth factors, which causes the regeneration of new, healthier, firmer and more youthful skin tissue. The therapy can be used on any part of the body and is especially effective on: fine lines and wrinkles, loss of volume to the face, crow’s feet, dark circles, smoker’s lines, neck lines and décolletage, and ageing hands. This treatment assists in the rejuvenation of different conditions such as: • • •
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knowledge which in turn she will be passing onto readers of Asian Sunday every month. She will review the latest gadgets, provide you with the most up to date technology news and of course is at hand to answer any technology queries you may have. So if you have a burning IT question, need some assistance or simply want to write in about Saba's column then get in touch.
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Has The Influx Of Online Dating Apps Helped The Process Of Finding A Potential Spouse? As wedding season unwinds from its peak, one of the questions that always gets asked is where/how the couple met. Although there is still a slight taboo of saying you met online it is a popular and convenient method of finding a suitable match. Busy lifestyles and commitments make finding a rishta more complicated and after a while of meeting new perspective matches nearly every weekend (when parents and aunties are looking) it can become a chore especially when working full time, weekends and days off are precious! The alternative of spending 15 mins online and listing all your strengths, likes , dislikes and aspirations saves not only time and hassle it means that when a perspective match comes across your profile they can get all the important information and can decide if they want to pursue you and hopefully will have the info to start a conversation. Looking at some of the top matrimonial and match sites some of the tips to make the best first impression are: 1. Be a natural representation of who you really are. It is easy to build a persona online that is always fun and positive and dressed to impress but the reality is that everyone has their normal make-up free and casual days. 2. Don’t be afraid to list things you can’t compromise on early especially if it means certain habits, re-locating to another city or region and religious obligations. 3. Do list your qualities and achievements as it builds character. If for example, you’re a nurse who likes baking and has a black belt in taekwondo it’s worth a mention. 4. Spend time on sharing who you are. Looking at profiles online of men and women who are searching for long term commitment its quickly apparent that people are not keen to create a full profile but rather have perspective
matches contact them on the phone. This is adequate if your new to online searching but for people who’ve been looking for a while it can be repetitive and monotonous to introduce yourself again and again to many different matches. By creating a full profile, which doesn’t mean you have to share pictures right away, rather to be writing and expressing yourself for the purposes of finding your future husband or wife you are saying that you are investing your time into describing your qualities, interests, requirements and are committed to finding the right match. Keep it concise yet enough to get the person reading want to know more...! Technology has made meeting potential husbands and wives much easier but it’s not without its pitfalls. Catfishing - luring someone with a fake profile, lonely/board individuals who are already in long term relationships and just for fun time wasters are rife and not easy to spot. While it is not possible to completely filter such folks there are some security measures to bear in mind. • A specialised service. It may seem that you are limiting your pool but the positives of this are that all your potential matches are more closer to your requirements and the frustration of having to make introductions to 10 people and only 2 are actually what you specified is greatly reduced. • Privacy features. Not all sites and apps have stringent privacy features especially for image security. If this is something you are worried about or are looking on behalf of a brother, sister etc then check if there are options to only share pictures once adequate information has been shared with both parties and limiting audiences. This also reduces the risk of people using your image for identity fraud. • Paying a subscription. Only a very committed fraudster will go to the trouble of setting up a monthly direct debit and take advantage of people’s good intentions. Paying a service to
unlock further features ensures that no more than a few details are unlocked to non-paying members. Limiting your profile only to serious members. While there is a lot of hope and success stories of finding love and life partners online it’s not for everyone and the recent trend for swiping left or right has made finding a suitable longterm partner seem transactional and purely based on appearance rather than personality, values and life goals. However, using a bit of caution with common sense can make the search easier and the convenience of using multiple platforms means you can widen the parameters and hopefully find the man or woman of your destiny. If this topic has you thinking, and you don’t mind sharing your thoughts or experiences please get in touch via saba@asainsunday. co.uk
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Top 5 Tips To Prevent Burglaries
As the days get smaller, darker and winter creeps in, we become easy prey for burglaries. So, what's the right course of action to be burglar safe? Well as they say preventative measures are always better. Here are our top 5 tips to stay relatively secure this winter. Step No 1: Secure the Doors Don't help a burglar stroll in through the front door (according to statistics more than 30% of them do!) Inspect all of your exterior doors to make sure the door frames are strong, the hinges are protected, and—if your door has a mail slot—that someone can't reach through it to unlock the door. Here are the quick reinforcements we recommend to help you shore up these vital entryways. Install a deadbolt. Add a strike plate. Upgrade to smart locks. Boost security with a video doorbell. Step No 2: Lock the Windows
Doors and windows are the most common entry points for burglars. Unfortunately, manufacturer latches on windows aren’t always effective— and sometimes they’re downright flimsy. If you don’t like the looks of your window latches, beef up security with locks or key-operated levers. But you don’t have to stop there. whether you live in a flat or a mansion. Step No 3: Light Up the Landscape Vandals, burglars, and other criminals don’t like to be in the spotlight. Keep bad folks at bay with ample outdoor lighting. Place lights around your front and back yards, along pathways, and near the garage and other outdoor structures. Not only will you make intruders skittish, you’ll also cut down your risk of a stumble on your way up the front steps. Step No 4 (Don't Forget the Garage) This entry point to your home is becoming more popular with criminals. And even if they can’t access your house, chances are you
have plenty of good stuff stored in the garage. Make it a habit to lock all doors to the garage—both interior and exterior. You may also consider keeping your garage door opener in the house. That way a burglar can’t grab it out of your car. And if you use a security code to open the garage, make sure you keep it secret and never enter it in front of delivery people, neighbors, or anyone else.
and when you go out. Fit security locks if need be. Follow these steps and the chances are you will never have to face the dilemma of what to do when a burglar breaks in.
Sacrifice a holiday to pay for your security. We all have a responsibility to protect ourselves, our families and our possessions. Don't let the thieves win.
Step No 5: Set Up a Security System Your new home should have some form of a security system, whether it’s a basic DIY system or one that comes with professional monitoring and home automation. Today there are plenty of home security options for every budget and every level of protection. To choose a system that you’re comfortable with, evaluate the needs of your neighborhood and your house. You can contact your local police department for neighborhood crime statistics and help doing a home security evaluation of your home And now for the obvious: close your windows and doors at night
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strategies. He has significant experience with all aspects of ethical, and Shariah compliant investments for the private and corporate client. In addition to this he has sound understanding of commercial and business legal issues after completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and later completing a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). The MBA led to a greater interest in change management and financial management within the workplace.
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Wills, Lasting Powers Of Attorney, And Planning It is somewhat alarming to highlight that many families could be forced to unravel estates wound up years ago after Lloyds Banking Group discovered a vast trove of old wills it could not match to customers. Lloyds unveiled the large blunder that has taken place, which was revealed by the Financial Times, which has left the bank scrambling to unite 9,000 plus families with loves ones wills. The main concern for me is that people trust just one entity, and leave their most important documents with one solicitor, bank etc. leaving them, and their loved ones vulnerable. The classic mistake detailed above could have major implications for beneficiaries that have benefited from the above wills, when the will might have changed, and Lloyds
hold the revised wills. Now in most cases the wills that Lloyds holds are probably superseded by a revised will; therefore, the damage caused by the blunder might not be severe. The issue that I have is that a will should be updated every few years to take into account financial circumstances, and ensure proper planning has taken place of your affairs. This is because if financial affairs are not reviewed, then this might cause inheritance tax implictations; therefore, your beneficiaries end up with less from your estate. In my opinion most importantly alongside a will you should have a Lasting Power of Attorney, alongside your will. This is because a will takes into account your financial affairs once you have passed; whereas, a Lasting Power of Attorney ensures if
something happens, and you are no longer able to make decisions about your finances or your health. This can be especially important if you hold joint assets as the assets may not be able to be sold without the consent of the Court of Protection which could lead to considerable financial hardship for them and you, until their deputyship is processed and granted by the Court of Protection. Occasionally the Court of Protection may reject someone’s application to become a deputy for someone who’s lost their mental capacity. In this case, it will appoint the local authority (which usually means the donor’s local council) to make those decisions instead. This can be especially traumatic for families. So, in terms of planning if you own a
business, or have joint assets, then in my opinion financial advice, as well as legal advice is required to put your affairs in order. Why plan? Well if you plan your affairs properly, then it means on your death your loved ones do not suffer, and it avoids
arguments in the family. Your wishes are also acted upon, and usually if you have sought financial/legal advice you will more than likely pay less tax than if you simply chose to ignore your affairs throughout your lifetime.
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Don’t Be Left High And Dry The case of Kings Court Trust Limited v Lancashire Cleaning Services Limited highlights the difficulties that a company can face upon the death of a sole director and shareholder.
If the director/shareholder was to die unexpectedly there would be no executive officer available to run the company. In the above case, Mr Pilling was the sole director and shareholder of a cleaning company who suddenly died. Before his death, Mr Pilling had prepared a will appointing executors to administer his estate. However the company’s Articles of Association did not allow the executors to appoint a director on the death of Mr Pilling. Without a Grant of Probate, the executors had no legal authority to appoint a director or to make
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In particular, they were unable to change the Register of Members to remove Mr Pilling and to record the transmission of the shares into their names as executors of his estate. The executors could not wait for the Grant of Probate to be granted because without a surviving director or company secretary the company’s bank account had been frozen by its bank which left the company unable to pay employees’ wages, creditors and tax due to HMRC. Further, a company attractive concern.”
buyer had been found for the but it could only be sold at an price if it was sold as a “going The executors therefore made an
emergency application to the High Court asking the Court to intervene by using its statutory powers to order rectification of the Register of Members to include the names of the executors. This would then allow the executors to pass a written resolution to appoint a new director.
The Court granted the Order sought by the executors although the Judge stressed that he only did so due to the exceptional circumstances of the case. Had it not been the extreme urgency caused by the frozen bank account then it is likely that the executors would have been told by the Court to wait until probate was granted. Companies
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shareholder should review their Articles of Association to ensure that they contain provisions which allow the personal representatives of the sole director/ shareholder to appoint a new director immediately upon the death of the sole director. Blacks Solicitors can review your Articles of Association to assess whether they meet your company’s current needs and can re-draft them if they do not or deal with any applications to the Court necessary in situations which arise such as in the present case. Please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or email him at “LPatel@LawBlacks.com”.
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Mixed Sprouts Corn Chaat
Ingredients • 15g mixed sprouts, boiled • 15g corn, boiled • 1 tomato, finely chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 Tbsp coriander chutney • 1/2 tsp cumin powder • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder or paprika • Salt to taste • A handful pomegranate seeds, to garnish • A handful freshly chopped coriander leaves, to garnish
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Ingredients • 4 chicken pieces • 4 Tbsp oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 2 Tbsp paprika powder • Chilli flakes • 2 tsp garlic paste • 1 cup onions • 1 cup bell peppers • 1 cup rice • 1 cup vegetable stock • Saffron a pinch • 1 cup peas • 7-8 olives • Parsley
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Treasures of Nanak Exhibition: Celebrating 550 years of Nanak At Kalasangam (1469 –2019) To mark the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak’s birth, Bradford Police Museum present an exhibition of rare Sikh artefacts, arms, armour, manuscripts, paintings and contemporary art. One of the most travelled men ever to have lived, Guru Nanak visited places as far and wide as Iraq, India, the Himalayas and even the city of Rome. He aimed to unite mankind through his three core teachings – meditate, earn an honest living and share what you have. This exhibition is the first of two by Bradford Police Museum to take place at Kala Sangam, with a second to follow in 2020. Located on the site of the original 19th century police station in Bradford’s City Hall, the Bradford Police Museum provides a unique insight into the history and heritage of policing in the city. Free entry do book in advance to avoid disappointment. Exhibition runs until 23 January. Kala Sangam Arts Centre
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Women Invited To Join Staincliffe FC Girls Only Football Training Sessions By AYYAZ MALIK
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Staincliffe FC are looking at running a 16 week Girls only sessions (Age 5-11) one hour Football training taught by a FA Qualified Female coach and are inviting girls to come and get involved. Dates of sessions are to be confirmed upon applications. This is the perfect opportunity for those young women who enjoy football and wish to learn the sport from professionals. Cost per child is £30 to register, simply visit https://form.jotformeu.com/92141349186358 Or contact Hajra on 07857 897 568 or Naassirah on 07563 883 571 for more information
Federer Ousts Djokovic To Reach Semis At ATP Finals By AYYAZ MALIK
ayyaz@asiansunday.co.uk The 38-year-old Roger Federer took a clinical win over long-time arch rival Novak Djokovic in London, reaching his 16th semifinal out of 17 appearances at ATP World Tour Finals. The defeat also meant that Djokovic could not challenge Rafael Nadal’s world number one position, seeing the Spaniard finishing as yearend world number one for the fifth time. Ahead of the 49th encounter between the two great players, Djokovic held a 26-22 advantage and won the last five meetings, including their five-set final at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, Xinhua news reports. But Federer dominated O2 Arena’s indoor court on Thursday night, breaking Djokovic three times and only facing break point once. The Swiss legend wrapped it up 6-4, 6-3 after 73 minutes.
“I played incredibly, and I knew I had to because that’s what Novak does and I was able to produce. So it was definitely magical,” Federer said. Two days ago, Djokovic suffered a painful loss to Dominic Thiem, who came from behind to edge the in-form Serbian 7-6 (5), 6-3 and 7-6 (5). “Mentally it was tough to lose a match like that a few nights ago,” said Djokovic. “I started off this tournament amazingly. I felt great. Won Paris. Played really well. Just probably things kind of shifted in terms of the way I feel on the court, and my confidence level wasn’t high today, so Roger could sense that and he used it very well.” Federer was second in Group Bjorn Borg behind Austrian Dominic Thiem. He will face the winner of Group Andre Agassi on Saturday. Tournament debutant Stefanos Tsitsipas leads Group Andre Agassi with two consecutive wins and has booked a semifinal berth.
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Racism; The Unwelcome Guest In The World Of Sport By AYYAZ MALIK
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When you think of sport, many things come to your mind. Excitement, adrenalin, passion and drama are just some of the adjectives that can be used, but unfortunately the world of sport has a very bad ‘disease’ it’s suffering from at the moment. The “disease” of racism. In recent times, racism has welcomed itself back into prominence in sporting arenas (but it’s not very welcome at all). Matches involving Liverpool and Manchester United, United and Crystal Palace, Man U vs Wolves, have all been affected. When I say affected, what I am referring to is that players of an ethnic origin, Messers Pogba, Abraham (Chelsea striker) and Rashford have been subject to online abuse, after both Rashford and Pogba missed costly penalties earlier this season. British Asian Hamza Chaudhry of Leicester City was also subject to vile racist abuse. If you’re a student of sporting knowledge like myself or have had enough life experience to witness the 70’s and 80’s, the natural observation is that such abuse was disgraceful and demonstrated a complete ignorance on the perpetrators part. The general consensus was that although not completely gone, the problem, the “disease” that is racism has been nullified almost. Sadly, this isn’t the case, and it’s become very apparent in football matches that the “prehistoric” times ar e back.
seen doing (that only some of their fans of course and not all).
incidents which happened to have involved England players.
After this match, England said they wanted to do their talking on the pitch, arguably did that with a 6-0 win. The biggest victory it could be said was off the pitch when it was announced that seven men were arrested after the fall of the racist events in Sofia. that matter of racism and the outcry, in turn, saw Bulgaria’s prime minister intervene in this matter, and it was the prime minister himself who demanded the Bulgarian head of FA Broislov Mikhailov to resign, which he duly did.
Sadly, (although not all of their fans are like this) Australia were the team England were facing on both occasions when the racist incident happened. The first case was when former left-arm spinner Monty Panesar was subjected to taunts.
Those consequential actions of Bulgaria from politician to football chief down may have demonstrated just how big of a fall out this is, but this is only just one small way to tackling the issue. England vs Bulgaria may be a high-profile example of a match which involved racism, but it’s a bit lower down the footballing ladder, I want to discuss here. A match between Haringey and Yeovil, an FA Cup qualifier wouldn’t be a match where with the greatest respect, it wouldn’t catch the public eye on a grand scale.
Archer who has an English father, it’s alleged was racially abused by a fan at Old Trafford. Admirably the ground staff and security were able to eject the man swiftly. Here are just some of the examples of sport’s racism problem. Thought sport’s problem with racism had gone? Sadly, we have all been pretty much fooled.
After a move by Haringey to walk off the pitch after the 64th minute due to some shocking abuse, but the club came in the limelight, in a way that the London club wouldn’t have intended. Haringey’s goalkeeper, Douglas Pajetat was allegedly subjected to this disgraceful abuse. Haringey decided to walk off the pitch after their manager Tom Loizou said some of his players were “frightened” after hearing the abuse in close quarters.
England’s Raheem Sterling, Tyrone Mings and Marcus Rashford were just some of the players that were targeted. In line with UEFA protocol, the announcement of the abandonment of the match if things didn’t improve was announced over the tannoy system.
Thankfully the Metropolitan Police are looking into the matter. Not just for football, but for society, on the whole, the hope would be for arrests to be made. Two men aged 23 and 26, have been remanded in police custody. Sadly, football isn’t the only sport who has had to deal with issues of racist behaviour by fans. Football has been able to punish players like John Terry, or Luis Suarez for alleged racism taunts/chants, but in 2019, there always seems to be another tale to tell where a sports player is getting judged, prejudiced by the colour of his/her skin. Desperate times indeed.
This didn’t deter some of Bulgaria’s fans. T-shirts mocking UEFA’S respect campaign and Nazi salutes were just some of the offensive gestures that Bulgaria’s fans were
Cricket, forever associated with being a gentleman’s sport, but even cricket itself hasn’t been immune from racism. Two incidents which come to my mind are both
Other high-profile incidents were when England went to Bulgaria, who themselves have been punished by footballs governing body UEFA. With the Eastern European side, having this punishment on their record if you like, sadly it didn’t deter their fans.
The Aussies, could turn around and site this incident down to sledging, but to make an alleged insulting remark about someone’s heritage is sledging? Would you disagree? The other incident was this summer and that involved England’s new-found gem Joffra Archer.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will face each other at Camp Nou for the first El Clasico of the 2019-20 season on December 18, La Liga confirmed recently By AYYAZ MALIK
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The two sides were originally scheduled to face off on October 26, but the La Liga showdown was postponed by the Spanish football federation due to security concerns, Goal.com reported. This will be Barca’s penultimate game of 2019 and the team will be looking to continue their run of great results against their biggest rivals, including a 5-1 win at Camp Nou and 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu last season, as well as knocking the all-whites out of the Copa del
Rey. Barcelona and Real Madrid are levelled on 25 points at the top of La Liga after 12 matches this season, with the former leading on goal difference.
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Dhon and Dusted? By AYYAZ MALIK
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When one thinks of Indian cricket players Mahendra Singh Dhoni, words like inspirational, cool, calm, “excellent leader” and many other superlatives come to mind. To use such words do have their justifications too. Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, it has been announced, won’t be included in the upcoming T20 squad against local rivals Bangladesh. Dhoni, who has retired from tests, but still was available for limited overs matches, hasn’t played since the agonising semi-final defeat to New Zealand in the 2019 Cricket world cup. The Chennai Super Kings skipper had been called up for military service, and the 2007 world cup winning captain had been doing his service for his country in his time of leave, but MSK Prasad (one of the selectors of the Indian team), has arguably made a massive call and opted for the younger Rishabh Pant of Dehli Daredevils to take the gloves for the foreseeable future.
follow if this does mean the end for the wicketkeeper batsmen, (most likely it will be).
Dhoni played 98 T20 internationals, 90 tests and a whopping 350 one-day internationals. Mahendra leaves quite some legacy behind, the 38-year old in ODI cricket scored 10,773 runs, which included 10 hundred’s. As impressive as those numbers were the Chennai man has struggled for form and as sad as it is to see him go, if indeed this is truly the end (which looks highly likely), it should be greeted with happiness that Rishabh Pant is claiming his place in the Indian batting line up, as well as the wicket keepers gloves. In other news across, “next door”, arch-rivals have dispersed of their wicket-keeper batsmen too, with the news that star batsmen Babar Azam is to take charge of the Pakistan T20 side and batsmen Azhar Ali, of the test
side, a decision on the one-day side is to be discussed in due course. Former skipper, Sarfraz Ahmed also a wicket-keeper batsman, has not only lost his place in the side to M o h a m m e d Rizwan, but also the captaincy of all three formats. It’s all change in It’s subthe Asian content. The Sports desk at Asian Sunday will keep you up to date with it all.
A big call considering the stature of the man in question, This MSD, three-time IPL winning captain. Let's not forget the trophy-laden years of his captaincy after replacing “the wall Rahul Dravid” after the doomed 2003 world cup. The 2007 world cup victory followed by 2011 50 over world cup glory as well as the 2013 champions trophy triumph. Here are examples of his leadership bringing success, but let's not forget cricket fans, the monster six which Dhoni hit on the way to an impressive 91 not out against Sri Lanka in that final of 2011. Mahendra Dhoni has the legendary ability to finish a match off with a six, the former captain would do this at will almost. Moments like the ones mentioned were what gave MSD the nickname “the finisher”, but sadly age catches up with all, a harsh life reality. Former captain Dhoni has been no different. In fact, the demise of the Chennai captain Dhoni has been a sad site I am afraid. The match against England where India lost in bizarre circumstances (still having five wickets left) showed that “the finisher” was, unfortunately, the not even started one. An icon and legend that he was, it seemed a very controversial call, for MS Dhoni to be called up for the world cup this year, especially with Pant impressing for many years in the IPL, but rather crucially in the International arena too. The 38-year old Dhoni will be some act to ASIAN SUNDAY NEWSPAPER IS PUBLISHED BY RF PUBLISHING LTD. CO REG NO.9615401 HQ : 5 GREEN STREET | LITTLE GERMANY | BRADFORD | BD1 5HG T: 01274 735 657 PRINTED BY REACH PRINTING SERVICES COPYRIGHT 2019