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LET'S be clear, Sangita Myska is a star journalist and broadcaster. Like me, but a while later, she was a BBC trainee. Unlike me, she successfully navigated the corporation’s shark-infested waters, becoming an immensely popular correspondent. During my 24-year BBC career, I had the privilege of often sitting in the…
The world celebrates World Earth Day on 22nd April. The significance of the day is to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges facing our planet and to mobilise efforts to address them. If one travels from Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, England, a gigantic painting will be seen on…
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The Indian Premier League, or IPL as it is commonly known, is sporting extravaganza that is at par with the likes of club football tournaments in Europe and Super Bowl in the United States, due to its immense popularity. According to the data released by India’s top broadcasting body, Broadcast…
In a thrilling night of Champions League football, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich secured their spots in the semi-finals, thereby eliminating Manchester City and Arsenal respectively. Real Madrid triumphed in a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 4-3 against Manchester City after the match concluded 1-1 on the night, bringing the aggregate…
ROSS COUNTY midfielder Yan Dhanda stressed the importance of tackling stigma against south Asians to improve ethnic representation at the highest levels of English football. Dhanda and Birmingham City loanee Brandon Khela made history last Sunday (14) when they helped Ross County beat Scottish football giants Rangers for the first…
BRITAIN is as racist as it was in the 1970s, and some politicians of colour are making matters worse, anti-racism campaigners have told Eastern Eye. Their comments follow a landmark series on Channel 4, Defiance, which tells the story of how south Asian and black people fought right-wing extremists in…
Flooding from record rainfall has disrupted transport and daily life in Dubai, with major roads submerged and the city's main airport urging passengers to stay home. The intense downpour, which dumped up to 254 millimetres of rain—nearly two years' worth for the region—occurred across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on…
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THE history of British Asians has mostly been told in fragments. There is no similarly-storied moment of arrival, as that of the Windrush to symbolise the multiple journeys across the 1950s-1970s that made Asian communities Britain’s largest minority group. A potted history of race in Britain might often jump from…
A MAN in Bordeaux, France, fatally stabbed one person and injured another before being shot by police as he attempted to flee. The incident happened on Wednesday in a tourist-frequented central area of the southwestern French city. Frédérique Porterie, the Bordeaux public prosecutor, said that the Afghan migrant attacked the…
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COACH Parupalli Kashyap feels Kidambi Srikanth’s best is yet to come and expects him to produce some good results this season having worked on his fitness and game. Former world number one Srikanth, who claimed four super series titles in 2017, has been struggling with form for quite some time.…
Maidaan marks Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn’s quick return to the silver screen weeks after the release of his recent film, Shaitaan. His new film depicts the inspiring journey of coach Syed Abdul Rahim and the golden era of Indian football during the 1950s and 60s. Directed by Amit Sharma, the…
TWO Indian sports tech innovators joined academics and other experts for the annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development in London, which concluded that artificial intelligence (AI) in sports can be harnessed and leveraged to meet the UN development goals faster. Rohn Malhotra, co-founder and managing director of Sports…
FROM one perspective, it could seem difficult to find another major democracy that is quite as relaxed about the role of religious faith in public life as Britain is today. As Eid this week brought the month of Ramadan to a close for several million British Muslims, it will provide…
British billionaire Joe Lewis was fined $5 million (£4m) by a US judge for insider trading. The judge also ordered him to serve three years of probation. Lewis, founder of the Tavistock Group, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud. He admitted passing inside information on his portfolio companies to…
FROM Selfridges to motorway service stations, the number of prayer spaces in the UK has grown. More rooms to worship or contemplate for men and women have opened in shopping centres, universities and football stadiums across the country. Multi-faith prayer spaces include the fourth floor of Selfridges department store…
ARSENAL chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham took the decision to leave the club after feeling a sense of fulfilment as the team returned as one of the top sides in Europe. Venkatesham, 42, has been with the north London club for 14 years, during which it experienced a number of…
ENGLAND and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould has dismissed suggestions the governing body wants to cut any of the 18 first-class counties adrift as a "totally mad conspiracy theory". With the global growth of lucrative franchise leagues and their knock-on effects on the domestic schedule, fears have been…
EMBATTLED Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac said his side can still progress to the third round of the FIFA world cup qualifiers, putting up a brave front despite an embarrassing defeat to Afghanistan last Tuesday (26). Ranked 158 in the world, Afghanistan shocked 117-ranked India 2-1 as the…
The star pop singer, Taylor Swift, who has not just won the hearts of 2000s but 90s and 80s kids, has been declared a billionaire by Forbes. Her wealth, attributed to her music career, global tours, and multiple releases has solely contributed to her billionaire status. She once started with…
As the sun rises on April 2nd, it marks not just another day but the birthday of one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, Ajay Devgn. With an enviable repertoire of films and a legacy that spans decades, he remains an indelible part of Bollywood, inspiring generations of actors and leaving…
Amidst growing controversy, German football authorities have announced plans to redesign the number "4" on the national team's jerseys due to concerns over its resemblance to a logo associated with Nazi paramilitary units. The decision comes after social media users utilised Adidas' online customisation service to create jerseys bearing the…
A Muslim teacher in Birmingham, who suggested Islam was going to take over and claimed Westernised girls were “lunatics,” has been sacked. Aqib Khan was dismissed for allegedly "undermining fundamental British values," as determined by a professional misconduct panel of the Teaching Regulation Agency, reported The Telegraph. During his tenure…
Popstar Shakira says she and her sons aren't fans of Greta Gerwig's Barbie as they found the 2023 summer blockbuster “emasculating”. The singer, who shares sons Milan (11) and Sasha (9), with former husband footballer Gerard Pique, shared her criticism about the film. Regarded as a cultural phenomenon that explored…
Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets to register their third consecutive win in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Pandya had another unforgettable evening after he met with boos at the toss by the home fans, prompting presenter…
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after a container ship smashed into a pylon, with the six people missing presumed dead after falling into the frigid water below. Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after the ship sent out a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak waded into a row over a new England football shirt designed by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess" with national flags. The US sportswear giant altered the appearance of the Cross -- the flag of England -- using…
SPORTS SECRETARY Lucy Frazer has said all sporting bodies in the country should look carefully at their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure fairness. Global governing bodies for cricket, cycling, athletics, swimming and chess have tightened their participation rules for transgender players in elite women's competitions…
THE Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has asked the AIFF’s [All India Football Federation] ousted legal head, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, to submit evidence for allegations of corruption he has levelled against national federation head Kalyan Chaubey, calling it a serious matter. The AIFF president Chaubey, on March 6, served a legal notice…
THE government’s controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill returns to the House of Commons this week, where MPs will debate amendments proposed by the Lords. Facing the conundrum of what to do with the Bill – which overrules the UK Supreme Court to deem Rwanda a safe place to which asylum seekers…
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has unveiled its nominees for the Memorable TV Moment Award, a category that celebrates standout scenes from television across all genres. Among the nominees are moments from acclaimed shows like Succession, Happy Valley, and Doctor Who, as well as unexpected highlights…
A 31-year-old Indian American former financial manager of the American football team Jacksonville Jaguars has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in jail for stealing more than $22 million (£17.2m) and engaging in an illegal monetary transaction, according to court documents. Amit Patel was sentenced by US District Judge Henry L…
BRITISH music hero Channi Singh has been entertaining audiences for nearly 50 years as a singer, songwriter and composer. The frontman of the iconic bhangra group, Alaap, has achieved many milestones in his career, including countless hit songs, game-changing albums and pathbreaking collaborations with legends such as Asha Bhosle. …
SUNNY SINGH GILL was standing at the proverbial career crossroads one year ago. He had the option to continue as a prison officer or concentrate on carrying forward his family’s rich footballing legacy by chasing his refereeing dream. Cut to 2024, the 39-year-old will script history at Selhurst Park on…
Asian-origin executives with years of experience in the field of law and finance have been appointed to the board of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a non-ministerial department responsible for strengthening business competition and curbing anti-competitive practices. Dharmash Mistry, a venture capitalist specialising in technology, new business models,…
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CHILA BURMAN, often lauded as the “Punjabi lass from Liverpool”, has been shortlisted along with six other artists for the much sought-after space on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. Two winners will be announced next month and their works installed in 2026 and 2028, respectively. The Fourth Plinth, which…
THE life-saving issue of organ donation, which is rarely discussed, has directly affected many within the south Asian community due to a shortage of donors and subsequent lack of matches. Farhan Sattar was one of those affected, who didn’t get a lifesaving heart donation in time and sadly passed away…
THE risk of severe head injury in rugby union means it has become a form of child abuse and should be banned among under-18s, according to a new report. The sport has just celebrated its bicentenary, with folklore proclaiming the game started when William Webb Ellis ran with a football…
AN Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region’s strength in depth and raised hopes that its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup. Eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth are up for grabs for Asian Football Confederation…
London's mayor Sadiq Khan, 53, known for his political achievements and as a figure of historical significance being the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, reveals a more personal side, in a special Valentine’s Day episode of the new dating podcast called London Love Stories with Katie Strick, by…
HAVING been single for quite a while now, I thought it was time to venture into the dating pool. If you read my column regularly, I’m sure you’ll have heard me say this a million times, but, ‘here we go again’! Dating in your forties is a weird thing. You…
ENGLISH football clubs have been shown a yellow card by campaigners over a lack of progress after failing to meet their hiring targets for south Asian coaches. Recent data from the Football Association (FA) showed the 53 clubs signed up to the Football Leadership Diversity Code (FLDC) collectively failed to…
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INDIA ended their Asian Cup campaign pointless and goal-less and head coach Igor Stimac admitted his team needs players with confidence in front of opposition goal, a significant statement considering the likely retirement of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri in the next few years. It’s no secret the Indian team lacks…
Indo-British actor Saaj Raja best known for his work was recently onstage in a play in the West End in Best of Enemies with David Harewood and Zachary Quinto and has been part of projects such as Marvel's Eternals and BBC Radio 2's Pause for Thought series, is set to…
NOBODY expected this first India versus England Test match to turn into an all-time cricket classic. Having not set a 4am alarm on the first day, I woke to hear India already taking their sixth English wicket. That first batting collapse came just after lunch in Hyderabad, but well before…
Indo-British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) modified the criteria for the best international feature category after his 2002 Irrfan Khan-starrer The Warrior was ignored at the Oscars. The film, which marked Kapadia's directorial debut, was the UK's official entry for the Oscars'…
Indian-origin filmmaker Gurinder Chadha on Tuesday said she is working on a festive film in the same vein as Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but her Scrooge will be “an Indian Tory who hates refugees”. Appearing in front of the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee at Westminster, Chadha said it…
THE head of football’s world governing body, Gianni Infantino, has called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents during games in Italy and England last Saturday (20). The FIFA president said there was no place for discrimination of…
INDIA said it had lodged a protest over a senior British diplomat's visit to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, saying the trip last week had infringed on India's "sovereignty and territorial integrity". Kashmir is claimed in full, but controlled only in part, by nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, which have fought two wars and…
The Indo-British sports drama A Game of Two Halves starring 12th Fail actor Harish Khanna deals with modern-day issues about relationships, poverty, class struggles, and finding your place in the world. Directed by British Asian filmmaker Khayam Khan, the film also delves into themes of identity crisis, racial dissonance, acceptance,…
INDIA are entering the upcoming Asian Cup as “rank outsiders” and their goal is to go through to the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, head coach Igor Stimac said last Sunday (31). The team are drawn in Group B with World Cup regulars Australia, strong central Asian…
Wayne Rooney said it would "take some time to get over this setback" after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge. The 38-year-old former Manchester United and England star was appointed in October but oversaw just two wins in…
DEMOCRACY is the theme of 2024. Around half of the world’s population has the chance to go to the polls. This weekend’s vote in Bangladesh, boycotted by the opposition to Shekih Hasina, is an inauspicious start. Pakistan in February holds its first elections since 2018. More than 600 million will…
Former chancellor and home secretary Sajid Javid described his knighthood as a “tremendous honour” after he was recognised for his achievements in the New Year’s Honours List announced last Friday (29). Javid, who represents Bromsgrove, served under three different prime ministers in six different Cabinet posts, including as culture secretary,…
A British Asian man has taken legal action against Liverpool FC, accusing the club of racial discrimination in the handling of his job application, The Guardian reported. The lawsuit alleged that Liverpool rejected Asad Farooq's (25) application, favouring a less experienced candidate for the position. According to Farooq, he has…
After celebrating their son Taimur's 7th birthday at the Pataudi Palace in Haryana, star couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan landed in London to ring in Christmas. On Sunday, Kareena shared stunning images of her hubby Saif and son Taimur from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The images show Taimur…
WHAT did we learn from 2023 about the state of the nation? It was a year that showed how identity can both unite and divide Britain today, depending not only on events at home and abroad, but on how our public conversations are led too. If Britain needs more bridging…
An Indo-British film, exploring the themes of identity crisis, racial dissonance, and acceptance, will be released in theatres on February 23, 2024, the makers have announced. Titled A Game of Two Halves, the film stars actor Saaj Raja, known for featuring in Marvel Studios' Eternals, alongside Lucy Jackson, Swaroopa Ghosh,…
FORMER Spain and Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia believes that Indian football can touch global heights if the players are given exposure to different leagues abroad and young talents and coaches are trained methodically. The 45-year-old, who was part of the ISL [Indian Super League] title-winning Atletico de Kolkata side in…
The announcement of a new 12-month hybrid programme and exhibition took place in Leeds, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, aiming to address the overrepresentation of black and South Asian men detained under the Mental Health Act. The initiative, called Remembering What’s Forgotten is co-founded by Synergi-Leeds, which seeks to redress…
Time magazine on Wednesday named American Grammy-award-winning singer Taylor Swift as its Person of the Year. "Picking one person who represents the 8 billion people on the planet is no easy task. We picked a choice that represents joy. Someone who's bringing light to the world," said Sam Jacobs, the…
THE Bollywood actress, Alia Bhatt, is the sole Indian to be selected by the Financial Times (FT) among its “25 most influential women of 2023” chosen from across the world. The paper’s selection is a little like Eastern Eye’s Power List (the next one will be published on March 5,…
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FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FA) council member Wasim Haq on Thursday (23) resigned from his role after being suspended over a social media post about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Haq, who joined the FA as a BAME Football Communities Representative in 2019, was suspended by English soccer's governing body this month over a…
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LEGENDARY coach Arsene Wenger says ‘it’s possible’ to develop Indian football in a very short time and he cannot imagine the sport evolving globally without the involvement of the Asian country. The encouraging words from the former Arsenal manager came ahead of the Indian team’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar…
England's chief medical officer, professor Sir Chris Whitty, shared with the Covid inquiry that the initial lockdown in March 2020 was enforced "a bit too late," acknowledging the government faced limited options during that period. He highlighted public health concerns such as loneliness, depression, and the risk of exacerbating poverty,…
DAVID BECKHAM, who was in India last week as a global ambassador for the United Nations children’s charity Unicef, has expressed confidence that positive social change is taking place in India, especially as young girls are demanding greater gender equality. The 48-year-old former football star met children at schools in…
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Humza Yousaf has refuted any suggestion that he was deceived by Michael Matheson regarding the iPad data billing controversy. Nevertheless, Yousaf acknowledged that Matheson could have handled the situation better. Defending the health secretary, Matheson, the first minister described him as a “man of integrity,” as speculation about a possible…
ENGLAND ended their European Championship qualifying campaign with a scrappy 1-1 draw in North Macedonia on Monday (20) but captain Harry Kane said they have much to be proud of after topping their group and finishing six points ahead of Italy. England had sealed qualification for next year's finals in…
English football legend David Beckham concluded his maiden trip to India, thanking superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actor Sonam Kapoor for their gracious hospitality. The football superstar posted photos with Shah Rukh Khan on Instagram after the 58-year-old actor invited him for a dinner party at his Mumbai residence, Mannat…
Finally, the wait is over! A picture of superstar Shah Rukh Khan with football legend David Beckham is out and undoubtedly it is no less than a feast for the fans' eyes. A while ago, SRK took to Instagram and dropped a priceless picture with Beckham from an intimate dinner…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday night hosted a private party at his residence for legendary footballer David Beckham. A video doing the rounds online sees a car arriving quietly at Mannat, with Beckham's staff seated in the front seat, while he sat in the back passenger's seat. David Beckham…
The prime minister has shown that “he has a backbone” by sacking his controversial home secretary, south Asian Conservative parliamentarians and grassroots members have told Eastern Eye. Rishi Sunak fired Suella Braverman on Monday (13), five days after she wrote a Times newspaper article in which she criticised the Met…
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja hosted a lavish welcome party at their Mumbai home for football icon David Beckham. The Wednesday night bash was attended by well-known faces in the entertainment industry including Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput, Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar, Karisma…
Britain’s secretary of state for Energy and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, believes India and the UK share a common energy and climate change objectives. The 38-year-old Goan-origin Conservative MP, promoted by prime minister Rishi Sunak in a recent Cabinet reshuffle, joked about setting somewhat of a trend as the latest…
GERMAN goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn has launched his academy in India, aiming to “transform the landscape of football education” and development in the country. He has entered into a partnership with Pro 10 in Maharashtra. The Oliver Kahn Academy aims to become the hub for complete football education that would…
Former England football team captain David Beckham is currently in India as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador and he is likely to meet members of the Indian film fraternity soon. As per a source, couple Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja will host David Beckham at their residence in Mumbai. "David Beckham is…
CAMPAIGNERS have expressed disappointment over new research showing that one in four women feel they cannot progress in sport due to a lack of role models. The study, by the London Lions basketball team, found that 25 per cent of females believe becoming a professional player or at management level…
TO HER party, Suella Braverman was able to say things which the prime minister thought but could not voice. To his critics, Rishi Sunak was the man who stabbed Boris Johnson in the back and someone whose party did not elect him as its leader. Braverman gave him a shield…
Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday attended the first semifinal of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup being played between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. The Jailer star and his wife, producer Latha were spotted exiting the airport in Mumbai on Tuesday night. The highly anticipated semifinal is underway at the…
MORE THAN 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday (11), with police arresting over 120 people as they sought to stop far-right counter-protesters from ambushing the main rally. Skirmishes broke out between police and the far-right groups gathered to protest against the demonstration taking place on Armistice Day,…
The secretary of state for Energy and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, Britain's latest Indian-origin Cabinet minister, highlighted the common energy and climate change objectives between the two nations in her inaugural diaspora speech. The 38-year-old Goan-origin Conservative MP, promoted by prime minister Rishi Sunak in a recent Cabinet reshuffle, joked…
NOTHING has been done to protect south Asian and black medical staff or patients, despite their disproportionate number of deaths during Covid, doctors have told Eastern Eye. They have warned that if a pandemic were to happen tomorrow, more people of colour would die unnecessarily. Medical experts have previously told…
BY HIS own admission, Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri is in the “bonus period” of his illustrious career but he has not set any retirement date. One thing is, however, certain that the 39-year-old Chhetri will not be playing in 2026 when the football World Cup happens. “I’m just happy…
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A LEADING diversity adviser has warned that football risks losing a generation of ethnic minority female football players unless it shifts gears and becomes “proactive not reactive”. Earlier this month, Arsenal football club were criticised for a women’s team photo that had no ethnic minority player. The photo, posted on…
BRAZILIAN legend Ronaldinho was in Kolkata last Sunday (22) to usher in an early onset of the Durga puja festival. The Durga puja, the grandest festival in the region, traditionally commences on the sixth day (Shasthi) following Mahalaya, but it got rolling on the second day itself with the Ronaldinho…
ARSENAL football club’s have vowed to work to increase diversity at the club after receiving criticism for a women’s team photo that had no ethnic minority player. The photo, posted on Arsenal’s social media earlier this month, included 27 players and head coach Jonas Eidevall. “We acknowledge our current women’s…
PAKISTAN’S 1-0 victory over Cambodia in a World Cup qualifier this week hardly registered on football’s radar yet such was the significance for the national team that manager Stephen Constantine said he had never seen so many grown men cry. A 67th minute goal by Harun Hamid in the second…
AIRASIA chief executive Tony Fernandes faced blowback on social media after posting an image of himself receiving a massage without a shirt on while attending a management meeting.His now-deleted photo on LinkedIn showed him sitting in an office conference room while having his shoulder massaged by a masked worker. In…
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The Great British Bake Off participant Saku Chandrasekara is safe. The 50-year-old intelligence analyst, who works for Herefordshire Council, was in danger of leaving the show after struggling during chocolate week. She survived as judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith decided that no one would face elimination this week because…
The heads of domestic intelligence and security service, MI5, and the FBI have jointly warned of an increased threat of domestic terrorist attacks due to the crisis in the Middle East. According to the counter-terror chiefs, Jewish communities, along with other groups, might face elevated risks from lone actors, Hamas…
CRICKET'S more than 100-year Olympic exile moved closer to ending after the sport was approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee's executive board on Friday (13). IOC president Thomas Bach, speaking after the second day of an executive board meeting in Mumbai, said…
THE UK and Ireland will co-host Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will be joint hosts of the 2032 tournament, UEFA announced. Both bids ran unopposed but still needed official approval from European football's governing body, which they received at a meeting in Switzerland. Turkey last week withdrew from the…
As Bollywood's beloved 'Big B,' Amitabh Bachchan, turns a year older today, it's time to immerse ourselves in the cinematic brilliance that has made him an iconic figure in Bollywood. His birthday is not just a celebration of his age but also of his timeless contributions to Indian cinema. His…
INDIA’s Enforcement Directorate on Monday (9) said it has issued a fresh order to seize assets worth more than Rs 240 million of a hatchery company as part of an investigation relating to alleged violation of the foreign exchange law. Six immovable properties belonging to Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd in…
Cricket could feature in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 after organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday (9) recommended its inclusion. In a statement, LA28 listed the Twenty20 version of cricket as one of the proposed 'new' sports alongside baseball/softball, flag football - a non-contact…
Acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has revealed that she is currently working on a sequel to her iconic British film Bend it Like Beckham. Starring Parminder Nagra, Archie Panjabi, Anupam Kher, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Juliet Stevenson, and Shaznay Lewis in principal roles, Bend it Like Beckham told the story…
AN INCREDIBLE body of work has turned Amitabh Bachchan into the greatest Bollywood star of all time. His landmark movies have entertained different generations, become an integral part of history and regularly been celebrated. But what about the hidden gems in his 54-year career, which are great films overshadowed by…
PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has scrapped the HS2 high-speed rail line from the West Midlands to Manchester during his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday (4). The cancellation includes everything beyond the London-Birmingham route, with the £36 billion saved set to be reinvested in transport initiatives across the North, Midlands,…
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has confirmed his upcoming visit to the city of Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal, just ahead of the Durga Puja which is the biggest religious festival of Bengalis in Kolkata. For the three-time Ballon d'Or winner, this will be the maiden visit…
AN INDEPENDENT regulator and investment in talent pathways for children from disadvantaged backgrounds are among the initiatives that will be implemented by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in its efforts to make cricket more inclusive, after a report found widespread discrimination across the sport. The ECB published its…
France extended a warm welcome to King Charles III on Wednesday (20), as he begins a rescheduled three-day visit designed to underscore the enduring strength of the cross-Channel alliance, even in the face of numerous political tensions following Brexit. The originally scheduled trip was set for March and was intended…
INDIA head coach Igor Stimac said his second-string men's team "ran out of gas" in the second half against China but hailed the players as "heroes" despite a 5-1 drubbing in their Asian Games opener on Tuesday (19). With most local clubs refusing to release key players, citing domestic and…
A PROMINENT race equality leader has criticised the government’s continued denial of institutional racism, saying it has created credibility issues. Dr Halima Begum pointed out that shortly after the government released its contentious report on race, which claimed to find no evidence of institutional racism, several national incidents contradicted this…
The conclusion of the G20 summit marked important political milestones and offered a plethora of fashion moments for inspiration. Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty’s wardrobe garnered much attention, making her elegant looks the talk of the town. She was seen at various events in India’s capital city showcasing her traditional…
The upcoming match between tsg hoffenheim ii vs bayernmunich ii is a much-awaited event that all football fans have been eagerly looking forward to. These two German football clubs have some of the best youth squads in the country, making this match an exciting contest to witness. In this blog post,…
WHAT does prime minister discuss at the dinner table with his Indian parents-in-law? Is it Indian politics or the challenges of running Britain? Neither. It's cricket. "The most political we tend to get is in our discussion of cricket. I've agreed that my daughters can support India when it comes…
HOME Secretary Suella Braverman said on Saturday (2) she has ordered a watchdog to review "political activism and impartiality" in the police after an independent review found the force racist, sexist and homophobic. Braverman, who has earned criticism since taking up the post nearly a year ago with her "anti-woke"…
A prominent race equality leader has criticised the government's continued denial of institutional racism, stating that it has created a credibility issues, reported The Guardian. Dr Halima Begum pointed out that shortly after the government released its contentious report on race, which claimed to find no evidence of institutional racism,…
Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has said it will take time for the country to produce a singles champion despite the progress in the game. Paes, who has a total of 18 grand slam titles in men's doubles and mixed doubles, said India will have to be realistic with its…
Business and trade secretary, Kemi Badenoch, introduced the "Alive with Opportunity" campaign on Thursday (24). The aim of the campaign is to facilitate the augmentation of trade with India by 2030, employing a range of focused trade missions tailored for UK enterprises operating within rapidly expanding industries. The cabinet minister,…
ENGLAND’S performance in the just concluded football women’s World Cup final will help create a “really rich pipeline” of future talent, an influential Asian leader said, as others predicted a positive legacy despite the Lionesses’ defeat last Sunday (20). Spain beat European champions England 1-0 in the final match in…
The Indian online sports betting market has grown significantly in recent years, and is expected to continue in this pattern, with an estimated 17.4 million users projected by 2027. Fantasy sports betting was a significant factor in this growth and has avoided the same strict restrictions that other betting markets…
CRICKET, tapas and a TV advert featuring footballer Lionel Messi may seem like a strange combination, but it has been a winning one in helping to grow the sport in Spain and across Europe, thanks to the south Asian expatriate community. In Malaga, the Cartama Oval has become the new…
POWERFUL roles in recent years have really shown audiences how much of a great and versatile performer Abhishek Bachchan is. He continues that run of taking on challenging characters with this week’s big Bollywood release Ghoomer. The popular star teams up with actress Saiyami Kher for an uplifting sports drama…
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Criminal gangs are profiting from aiding motorists in evading speeding fines and penalty points, a Daily Mail investigation has revealed. These gangs are resorting to using fake or stolen information to contest that someone else was driving the vehicle caught speeding on police cameras. The prevalence of such scams has…
ASIAN businesses in Luton are ready to reap the benefits of the local football club’s first ever season in the Premier League, according to locals. Luton Town’s ground is in The Bury Park area of the town, home to a large south Asian community which moved there in the 1970s…
MIDDLESEX-BASED referee Surekha Griffiths was recognised as a community champion at the Grassroots Football Awards held at Wembley Stadium last Sunday (6). Griffiths, who has just completed her first season of refereeing for Middlesex Football Association (FA), was the recipient of the match official award. The 45-year-old takes charge of…
As technology continues to advance, the world of gaming and betting is becoming more accessible to everyone. With smartphones and the internet, you can now gain access to a world of casino and sports betting right from the comfort of your home. However, with so many options available, it can…
INDIAN football’s “rapid strides in recent past” and an upsurge in public interest in the sport presented a “compelling case” for the inclusion of the men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming Asian Games, national federation president Kalyan Chaubey said. The participation of the Indian men’s and women’s football sides…
CHARRED walls, collapsed tin roofs and smashed windows in a burned Kuki community church illustrate how deadly ethnic violence has led to brutal sectarian attacks in India’s troubled Manipur state. At least 120 people have been killed since May in armed clashes between the predominantly Hindu Meitei majority and the…
DEEP in the Heart of Texas blared from the speakers during a timeout a few days into the debut of a US professional cricket league near Dallas. Fans waved the flags of the Texas Super Kings and the LA Knight Riders, with some wearing the jerseys of their favourite countries…
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HEADING into the supermarket for the weekly shop, we are greeted by a life-size cardboard cut-out of four of England's women footballers. They are there because the women’s World Cup is about to kick off and to promote the official FIFA tournament beer too. (6am and 9am kick-offs broadcast from…
THE International Cricket Council (ICC) announced last Thursday (14) that it will distribute equal prize money to men’s and women’s teams from now on at its events. In a statement, the governing body said teams at events such as the T20 and ODI World Cups will receive equal prize money…
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MANCHESTER City co-hosted a workshop for schoolchildren at the Etihad Stadium to use football as a tool for promoting anti-racism. The club’s former players Alex Williams, Steve Howey and Gary Bennett discussed their own experiences in the presence of around 100 primary school children. The Premier League’s head of race…
INDIA’S football captain Sunil Chhetri backed head coach Igor Stimac’s demand for a four-week camp ahead of the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs enough preparation time to face the continent’s best teams. Chhetri, who will compete in his final Asian Cup in Doha (from January 12…
THE magnificence of master musician Madan Mohan is demonstrated by songs that remain massively popular decades after they were recorded. Whether it was iconic love song Lag Jaa Gale in 1964 or his compositions being used on the 2004 Veer Zaara soundtrack nearly 30 years after he passed away on…
ONE of the key public purposes of the BBC is ‘to reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities’ of the United Kingdom. The broadcaster’s operating licence from Ofcom goes further – ‘the BBC should accurately and authentically represent and portray the lives of the people of the United Kingdom today…
Oxford City Council has granted approval for the plans to convert the changing rooms of a derelict sports pavilion into Oxford's first Hindu temple. The project, known as the Oxford Hindu Temple Project, will transform the football changing rooms located at Court Place Farm in Marston, the BBC reported. The…
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WHAT does it mean to be English? This is the question that Dear England, a new play at London’s National Theatre, sets out to explore. It has been written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold – with the actor Joseph Fiennes playing the lead role of the England…
RUFUS NORRIS has announced he will be stepping down in spring 2025 as artistic director and chief executive of the National, “arguably the most influential theatre in the world”. The search for his successor has started with no reason to think that an Asian, possibly an Asian woman, won’t apply…
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has revealed how he shared barfi (Indian sweets) made by his mother with Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the Ukrainian president's recent visit to Downing Street. Sunak, 43, posted a reel last weekend on his official Instagram account of an interview during which he shared the moment his…
ENGLAND’S world cup winning cricketer Adil Rashid is among the British Asian names recognised in King Charles’s inaugural Birthday Honours List announced today. With doctors, politicians, educators, authors, community leaders and philanthropists among the 11 per cent of recipients coming from an ethnic minority background, the list showcases the immense…
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Tigmanshu Dhulia’s political drama Garmi on SonyLIV has turned out to be a great success. In addition to delft direction and taut writing, what stands out most in the 9-episode series is splendid performances from the entire cast, especially debutant Vyom Yadav, who has won raves for his intense act…
“IT has been an extraordinary journey,” said Alford Gardner, once a 21-year-old former Royal Air Force (RAF) serviceman returning to seek work in Britain and now navigating, in his mid-90s, becoming a crucial living link to an iconic moment in the making of modern Britain. Gardner is one of the…
The Shree Kutch Leva Patel Community UK (SKLPC (UK), a prominent Hindu community in Ealing, London, recently commemorated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony. The event, which took place on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, marked the beginning of the construction of their state-of-the-art sports and community centre. Located at…
It will be ten years next week since the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. There were so many shocking, frightening aspects of this brutal killing. It was the vicious murder of a soldier in broad daylight of a Wednesday afternoon. In contrast to the coordinated plots of 9/11 and 7/7,…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is set to star in director Vikas Bahl's next supernatural thriller film. The yet-to-be-titled film will go on floors in June 2023 and will be extensively shot in Mumbai, Mussoorie, and London. Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared announced the news and wrote. AJAY…
“WHEREVER you may live in the United Kingdom, and whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love”. A hereditary monarch does not need to run for office, unlike the candidates standing in England’s local elections last week. Yet his constitutional…
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh attended the 2023 Premier League Hall of Fame, where he met stalwarts of the football fraternity. Taking to Instagram, Ranveer dropped a picture in which he is seen standing next to Peter Schmeichel, Rio Ferdinand, Arsene Wenger, and Peter Cech. "Legends of football," he captioned the…
Superstar and sports aficionado Ranveer Singh took the internet by storm recently as he shared the screen space with Arsenal legends Cesc Fabregas and Patrick Vieira for Sky Sports. The pop culture icon was present pitchside ahead of the Gunners' clash against Chelsea at the Emirates. Opening up about the…
Actor Ranveer Singh attended The North London derby between Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday. Attending the sell-out clash in London as an ambassador for the English Premier League in India, Ranveer cheered the players on, demonstrating his love for the beautiful game. The Bollywood…
The Championship playoffs are just around the corner and are one of the most anticipated events in the English Football League. Four teams will contest a mini-tournament to determine who will earn the final spot in next season's Premier League. Besides top-flight status, there are substantial financial rewards up for…
IT will be thirty years this weekend since Stephen Lawrence was robbed, by racial hatred, of the life he should have led. The campaign for justice for Stephen was the news event in my lifetime that most influenced me, alongside the Hillsborough football disaster. We were the same age. He…
As the UK government prepares to make significant changes to the gambling legislation, young online gamblers under the age of 25 may soon face strict limits on the amount they can bet. Ministers are said to be considering caps on online slot game bets, ranging from £2 to £15, with…
BRITISH Sri Lankan broadcaster and author Nihal Arthanayake has spoken of his desire to spend more time in the country of his origin where he sees people “who look like me” and connects “instantly”. The BBC Radio 5 Live presenter also revealed why it was “unsettling to be a minority”…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has topped Time magazine’s poll for its annual TIME100 list, bagging more reader votes than football ace Lionel Messi, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. According to the American publication, the “Pathaan” star got over four per cent…
According to a report last month by Sky Sports, the Premier League and English Football League match officials have been advised by refereeing bodies to pause play during the holy month of Ramadan so that players can break their fast. The guidance issued to match officials includes allowing players to…
Polite Society, the kung fu-inspired comedy-drama, in cinemas now, revolves around an aspiring stunt woman who decides to commit a wedding heist and finds herself up against a formidable fighting foe. To mark its release, Eastern Eye put together a list of the top 10 British Asian movies, in chronological…
The National Football League (NFL) Draft has seven rounds. As a baseline, every 32 teams will get one pick in each round. But between the third and last rounds, the NFL may give out up to 32 compensatory picks, all of which can be traded. The question is: how…
On Sunday (26), the Chelsea Foundation started an Open Iftar at Stamford Bridge, which is a first for the club and a Premier League stadium. The event was announced earlier, as the club pledged to champion the first-ever open Iftar during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Open Iftar is…
Ishwar Sharma, a 12-year-old yoga prodigy from Sevenoaks, Kent, has emerged victorious in the 5th Yoga World Cup & Festival held in Canada, securing three gold medals. The competition, organised by the Yoga Ministry of Canada, attracts the world's most talented and skilled yoga practitioners, showcasing their incredible abilities. Ishwar,…
A teenage entrepreneur won a deal at BBC Dragons’ Den despite being too young to be grilled by the investors at the business reality show. Shay Sharma, 15, who created the board game Football Billionaire with his father’s help, impressed the investors at the March 9 episode and walked away…
A CEO, a whistleblower, and a campaigner were among a dozen prominent personalities who shared their biggest challenges as they marked International Women’s Day on March 8. This year’s theme was “Embrace Equity” and 13 speakers discussed their views on how to bring about change. Natwest CEO, Alison Rose, highlighted…
Gurinder Chadha’s 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham is considered to be one of the best sports comedy dramas ever made. Featuring an ensemble cast of Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Juliet Stevenson, Shaznay Lewis, and Archie Panjabi, Bend It Like Beckham also prides itself on…
A large study on Friday (17) suggested that top-level Swedish football players, with the exception of goalkeepers, have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia compared to the general population over the past century. The study provides further evidence linking football to a greater risk of degenerative brain disorders, with…
As the world of television continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the Emmy Awards recognize the best and brightest in the industry. Every year, the Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in television, honoring outstanding actors, writers, directors, and producers for their contributions to the small screen. In 2023, DStv subscribers…
THERE has been a new Sunday morning routine in our house this year. Since my ten- year-old daughter got into football by watching Euro 2020 and the Lionesses triumph in the women’s Euros, the alarm goes off at 7.30am so we can get up to watch the early morning repeat…
TIM DAVIE, the BBC's director general, has said he will not resign after the public broadcaster's sport service was decimated on Saturday (11) by a backlash over Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host. "Everyone wants to resolve the situation calmly," Davie said in an interview with the…
ENGLISH football great Sir Goeff Hurst, the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final, has urged today’s players to enjoy the game when they can as the career is 'too short'. "I think I was on about £20 a week in the sixties but good luck…
PRIME minister Rishi Sunak, Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham and pathbreaking lawyer Ayesha Vardag were among the winners at the annual GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards, held at the Park Plaza hotel on Tuesday (7). Sunak took home the coveted GG2 Hammer Award for smashing through the ultimate glass ceiling by…
WE MAY be into the third month of 2023, but there are still plenty of films from around the world to look forward to this year that feature top south Asian talent. These interesting looking movies span different genres, continents and cultures. Eastern Eye looked ahead to find 21 film…
MINISTERS have announced plans for an independent football regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the men's game in England, with powers to prevent clubs from joining breakaway leagues. The regulator would license clubs, requiring them to demonstrate sound financial business models, run robust owners' and directors' tests and give…
INDIAN golfer Honey Baisoya was born to play golf and realise his father’s dream. His father Ravinder Singh used to work as a caddie at the Delhi Golf Club but never had the means to pursue a playing career. So, even before he became a father, Ravinder had made up…
A one-time school dropout from a Mumbai slum has turned his life around to become a football coach for 260 children as part of the legacy of the 2022 World Cup. Govinda Rathod is now a role model for teenagers who want to emulate him by using sport to escape…
If you’re a Korean bettor, you’ll want to find a sportsbook that suits your needs. These sites should be easy to use, offer competitive odds and support a wide range of payment methods. Fortunately, there are several international bookmakers that accept players from Korea today. Some of these even offer…
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It has just been a couple of days since Hollywood star Paul Rudd admitted his love for Indian food. His pictures gorging on an Indian meal with his friend Dan Levy in London set the internet on fire. And when the actor was reminded about one of the pictures, he…
A member of East London’s infamous Samurai gang that had tried to behead an unnamed person died choking on his own vomit after drinking too much alcohol.Sabesan Sivaneswaran of East Ham was found lying on Bengal Road in July last year after drinking enough whisky to put some in a…
WOMEN of colour are making strides in football with their proportion in England youth teams rising significantly in the past five years, indicating the governing body’s diversity and accessibility efforts are paying off.The proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players selected for England women's youth teams has gone…
Britain's economy avoided recession after flatlining in the last three months of 2022, but finance minister Jeremy Hunt warned Friday it was "not out of the woods yet" over surging inflation. Gross domestic product registered zero growth in the fourth quarter, in line with expectations after shrinking 0.3 percent in…
A Sri Lankan migrant worker who learned how to coach soccer in Qatar is planning to return to his country to teach the sport at grassroots level as part of the country’s World Cup legacy. Inamul Hasan Najeem, 31, left his family seven years ago to work as a catering…
For Chayn Sanjay Kohli, a second-year BSc student in Management at Warwick Business School, her journey towards gender equality and women’s empowerment started during a football league in Mumbai, her home town some years ago. At the football event, women players between 18 and 35 had taken part and since…
Member parliamentarians of the Women and Equalities Committee of the UK parliament was on Wednesday (18) told that that game of football has been 'used to fuel racism, far right activity and misogyny'. According to a report by the Mirror, campaigner Shaista Aziz told the committee that there were "two…
Out of the many industries that exist around the world, some significantly outperform others in terms of financial performance. They see almost continuous overall growth and attract numerous new clients each year. Gambling is one industry that is experiencing expansive growth. Starting as a pastime that allowed players to try…
His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, the Indian high commissioner to the UK, recently paid a visit to Stockport in what constituted the first-ever visit by an Indian envoy to Stockport Borough. In Stockport, Doraiswami was given a tour round Christy Towels of England, which supplies and sponsors Wimbledon, and is owned…
LIVE PERFORMANCE RAISE THE ROOF When: Saturday January 14 Where: Opera House, 3 Quay Street, Manchester M3 3HP What: A live concert promoting mental health and wellbeing, headlined by popular British Asian singers Malkit Singh, Navin Kundra, and Arjun, who will be performing bhangra, Bollywood and r’n’b hits. www.atgtickets.com ATTAULLAH…
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it has a huge monetary value. With the ever-increasing cost of living, football price (ราคาบอล) tickets and merchandise have been steadily climbing over the years due to inflation. But what exactly is inflation? And how has it affected the…
There's nothing like following a live football match. The anticipation, the excitement, the drama; it's all part of the game. But if you're not able to watch the match live, following the score can be the next best thing. Here's why following live football scores (ผลบอลสด)is so much fun. The…
BK8 is recognised as one of the most technologically sophisticated and well-established sports betting platforms in Asia. The BK8 bookmaker made their debut in 2015, and only a few short months later, it began to see an incredible influx of customers. An in-depth examination of the sportsbook can be found throughout…
Gambling has been around for millennia, and online casinos have been running non-stop ever since the early days of the internet. During that time, there have been many different online casinos, most of which have now shut down their operations and are no longer accessible. However, there are a few…
The development of Asian football in recent decades has been astounding, with many of the continent’s best players representing elite-level teams around the world. This is no better evidenced than in Europe, whose most prestigious competition, the UEFA Champions League, has seen several Asian players feature prominently. With that in…
CHRISTMAS DAY was the first time that a king’s speech has been televised to the nation. King Charles’s Christmas message took care to acknowledge the economic anxieties many people are facing, praised the contribution of public services and the civic spirit shared across faiths in modern Britain. This tradition began…
LIVE PERFORMANCE NEW YEAR LIVE PUNJABI CONCERT When: Sunday January 8 Where: Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 2UE What: A live Punjabi music concert to celebrate the new year, which will be headlined by popular artists Jenny Johal, Jigar, Jang Dhillon, and Baldev Aujla Bullet. www.becktheatre.org.uk RAISE THE…
Having community members trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) in public spaces can increase the chances of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest, according to a statement issued by American Heart Association. The rate of bystander CPR in North America is estimated at only 39-44 per cent,…
As clubs across Asia continue to get more established, footballers from around the globe are increasingly calling the continent their new home. With that in mind, here are three world superstars who have made the switch. Oscar (Shanghai Port) Oscar came to prominence following a move from Brazilian side Internacional…
Ahead of the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to increase the focus on players’ fitness and has thus, reintroduced the Yo-Yo test and Dexa scans as criteria for the selection of the Indian national team. India is set to…
A match official will make history when Southampton take on Nottingham Forest in a relegation match on Wednesday evening.Bhupinder Singh Gill will become the first ever Sikh-Punjabi assistant referee in the English Premier League. He, along with Marc Perry, will assist Thomas Bramall, who will be the referee in the…
The 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in the UK, which marked a key moment in the country's history of migration, is a "Diamond Jubilee for modern, diverse Britain", according to campaigners. Voices from across British society – from sport and culture to politics, faith and business…
Two brothers who had punched a woman, 59, in the face during a row over football scuffs on their neighbour’s car in a Manchester suburb have been spared jail.Shahid Alam, 44, has been sentenced to 27 weeks in jail which is suspended for 18 months, while his older brother Tuhudul…
Rishi Sunak surprised diplomats, military personnel, charity workers and other public servants working across the world this Christmas by calling them to personally thank them for their sacrifice and dedication in an "extraordinary" year. Downing Street said the British Indian leader’s calls on Friday to diplomats included one to Pakistan…
REHAN AHMED’S journey to becoming England’s youngest-ever male Test cricketer is amazing. He is, no doubt, an inspiration. The support he has received from his family, his immediate community and in particular, from Leicestershire County Cricket Club, has been immense. What he has achieved is just reward for the hard…
Well-known Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Asif Kapadia is keen to make a biopic on Lionel Messi after the latter's nail-biting Football World Cup win in Qatar. Messi, 35, won the World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, defeating France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 stalemate at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.…
A Gravesend couple is suing a GP whose negligence they believe has left their son with a now-irreversible heart complication. Azlan Chowdhury, 10, who loves football, could die if he goes for a kickabout due to Kawasaki disease which was not diagnosed in time when he was six months old,…
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Bollywood star Deepika Padukone on Monday said she is grateful to have unveiled the trophy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which culminated with a thrilling final that saw Argentina clinch the title for the third time. On Sunday night, Padukone and former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas presented the trophy…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday (17) said he is in the business of entertainment and not predictions as he fielded queries about the success of his controversy-plagued movie "Pathaan", amid calls for its boycott from right-wing groups. The 57-year-old actor hosted an impromptu Twitter session, where he answered…
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, 10th on Forbes’ rich list with an estimated wealth of £76.6 billion, may bid for English football club Arsenal instead of Manchester United or Liverpool, according to latest reports. Earlier it was reported that Ambani may buy Liverpool and Manchester United when the US owners of…
A now-sacked Met Police officer who lived a “lavish life” claimed she was unaware that her Albanian husband was a drug dealer.Constable Rasvinder Agalliu was booted from the force last month after a police disciplinary panel rejected her claim that she did not know about Julian’s criminal activities that funded…
London mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday (7) announced a record £725,000 investment for grassroots community groups with the goal of empowering them to counter extremism; tackle the rise in hate crime offences; and protect Londoners from radicalisation. The investment is part of the mayor’s fund of more than £2 million…
LIVE PERFORMANCE PADMAVATI - AN AVATAR When: Saturday December 10 Where: The Bhavan, 4A Castletown Road, London W14 9HE What: Renowned artist Bala Devi Chandrashekar presents a dance drama interpretation of an immortal classic from Gita Govindam. This production gives glimpses into the character of Padmavati, the divine consort of…
King Charles covered his head with a traditional Ramaal headscarf as a gesture of humility and respect when he visited the newly-built Gurdwara in Luton on Tuesday (6). He also made the traditional namaste gesture as he spoke to volunteers, and a traditional shawl for meditation was placed around his…
HOW should we talk about a changing Britain? The 2021 census gives us the facts about who we are today. It is up to us to decide how to respond. Any constructive argument about how to respond to our changing demographics would need to meet three simple tests. Does it…
British filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, who has under her belt such notable films as Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Bride and Prejudice (2004), and Viceroy's House (2017), has said that she is keen to direct a Punjabi language film with her favourite Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. Yes, you read that absolutely…
Brightsun Travel has launched this year's digital advent calendar contest to celebrate travel partnerships. The travel-themed competition offers a chance to win a different prize every day from the 1 December to Christmas Eve. There are fun quizzes or videos so participants can brush up on their airline knowledge and…
Award-winning fundraising star Milan Paul Kumar, 10, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, has met prime minister Rishi Sunak for the Christmas tree lights switch on event at 10 Downing Street on Monday (28). Points of Light winner Kumar has received a personal invitation from Sunak. The prime minister also welcomed Ukrainians…
As the FIFA World Cup has started, Nepali workers who were involved in construction work in Qatar have recalled their experience of working in the Middle Eastern nation. Hari Bahadur Shrestha watched the football match between Costa Rica and Japan which was being held in Qatar, a country where he…
London's transport system is not allowing advertising that "portrays Qatar as a desirable destination" or encourages people to attend the World Cup, under a 2019 policy response to LGBTQ laws there. The stance by Transport for London (TfL) has reportedly angered Doha during its hosting of the football tournament, with…
Spanish football club Barcelona, on Friday, congratulated the new B-town parents, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt on the arrival of their daughter Raha. Taking to Twitter, FC Barcelona shared a picture which they captioned, "Congratulations, @aliaa08 & Ranbir Kapoor!! A new Barca fan is born. We can't wait to meet…
Around 5,000 fans from England and Wales are believed to be travelling to Qatar to attend the group stages of the FIFA World Cup – but this is just a fraction of the 1.2 million supporters who are expected to visit Qatar for the celebrated event. Thus, there is apprehension…
British singer Zayn Malik has appealed to help feed needy families as he promoted sales of a clothing range by sharing a photo from his school days in Bradford. The former One Direction star posted a black and white photograph from his time at Lower Fields Primary Academy on Instagram.…
Alia Bhatt has finally revealed her baby girl's name. Alia and Ranbir, who were blessed with the joy of parenthood on November 6, have named their little angel 'Raha'. Alia took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and Ranbir holding the newborn with a small football jersey hanging…
Qatar has banned England fans dressed as Saint George from entering World Cup stadiums, considering fears over "weapons and armour", a media report said. The Sun Online said officials confirmed that anything deemed "weapons and body protection" is banned. They also cited the ban on any items considered as "political,…
Football pundit and former Manchester City player Nadia Nadim discovered the news of her mother's death while covering a World Cup match on Tuesday (22). Denmark international Nadim, who currently plays for American club Racing Louisville, was part of ITV's panel for the coverage of Denmark against Tunisia on Tuesday.…
LIVE PERFORMANCE BOLLYWOOD VOICE OF LEGENDS EXTRAVAGANZA When: Friday November 25 Where: Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 109-113 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG What: British singer Navin Kundra headlines a high energy production with a full live band, where he performs everything from all-time Bollywood classics to western…
An English soccer fan was found guilty on Monday (21) of sending an expletive-laden email, which included racist messages, to the national team's manager Gareth Southgate, prosecutors said. Brian Martin, 36, sent the message to Southgate after England lost a game to Hungary in Budapest in June this year. "The…
Following the invitation to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik by Qatar to FIFA World Cup, India ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Savio Rodrigues on Tuesday appealed to the government, Indian Football Associations and Indians travelling to the host nation to boycott the sporting event. Zakir Naik, who is an…
Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat. "It's a very heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we must continue to have confidence in ourselves," Messi said after Argentina crashed to…
The 2022 Fifa World Cup has kicked off in Qatar and the UK team has brought with them their favourite health foods like Jaffa Cakes and baked beans to make themselves feel at home. The South Korean squad too has packed 200 kilos of the gut-healthy food, kimchi to the…
Issuing his first response on Indian fugitive Zakir Naik's presence at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday (22) said India will raise this issue and decisive action will be taken as well. Puri's remarks came as Zakir Naik has…
ENGLAND winning consistently at cricket still feels a little bit out of character. Yet last weekend’s World Cup victory makes England champions in both the 20-over and 50-over formats, after a sweeping defeat of India in the semi-final was followed by a strong bowling performance that put the final beyond…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BIRTHDAY SPECIAL ON THE RED HOT BOLLYWOOD STAR Brilliantly talented actor Kartik Aaryan has risen from humble beginning to become a bankable Bollywood star with a big following. His relatability and charm in successful films has enabled him to make a strong connection with cross-generational…
SINGER ON HER NEW SONG AND DEBUT ALBUM Whether it is her voice, music, lyrics, live shows or distinctive look, there is an interesting power in everything that Belle Scar does. The acclaimed singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Montreal has been based in London for the last decade. She…
RISING hate crime against Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs need to be tackled through tougher punishments for internet trolls and more action taken by social media giants, experts have urged. They have also called for further work in schools on racist speech and for the government to address poisonous rhetoric in…
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has entered the race to bid for world-renowned English football club Liverpool FC's takeover, reported a leading English daily. The English Premier League giants have been put up for sale by their current owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG), who bought the Merseyside club in October 2010…
There is obviously another World Cup going on at the moment, but it will not be long before the world’s sporting attention turns to the Middle East’s first football World Cup. This is EasternEye’s comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the forthcoming competition. Who will win? We…
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has written an open letter to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, urging him to offer free school meals for all children whose families are on Universal Credit. Currently, it is estimated that approximately 800,000 children in the U.K. are living in poverty, but still…
On a soccer pitch in a central London park, Sisterhood Football Club - a Muslim women's team - is making a substitution. "Your hijab, tuck it in. It can't get in the way," a teammate calls out as the replacement player runs on. Despite the warmth of the afternoon, all…
An India-based computer hacking gang targeted critics of the Qatar World Cup, an investigation by British journalists said on Sunday, as the Qatari government furiously denied it had played any part in commissioning the eavesdropping. A database leaked to Britain's Sunday Times and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism revealed the…
The Football Association (The FA) on Friday (28) unveiled its second annual report on the Football Leadership Diversity Code for the 2021-22 season and while it showed that progress has been made towards Code targets during the same season, a lot is yet to be done across the game. The…
Legendary footballer Ledley King has predicted a bright future for Blackburn Rovers winger Dilan Markanday. He described Markanday, who made his debut for Spurs in a Europa Conference League match against Vitesse a year ago, as a "standout" talent”. The “very good young player” of Indian heritage became the first…
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Leicestershire’s chief constable has promised to punish anyone who threatens to spoil Diwali celebrations in his city. In a wide ranging exclusive Eastern Eye interview, Rob Nixon warned troublemakers to stay away from Leicester or feel the full force of the law. “If people from outside of Leicester are trying…
LIVE PERFORMANCE THE BOLLYWOOD BRASS BAND When: Saturday October 22 Where: Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, London SE3 9RQ What: The legendary Bollywood brass band continue their UK tour to celebrate 30 years of performing film songs in a unique way. Check the website for further dates. www.bollywoodbrassband.co.uk BOTOWN: THE…
LIVE PERFORMANCE DARBAR FESTIVAL 2022 When: Until Sunday October 16 Where: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS What: The annual classical Indian music festival featuring the finest live performers. This year’s line-up includes Shubha Mudgal, Sabir Khan, Ramana Balachandran, Satyajit Talwalkar, Wahane Sisters, Pandit Uday Bhawalkar, Eeshar Singh, Yashwant…
LIVE PERFORMANCE MUSIC OF INDIA: ROOPA PANESAR When: Sunday October 9 Where: Curve Theatre, 60 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB What: The British sitar maestro, accompanied by tabla master Yashwant Vaishnav, presents an evening of the very best of Indian classical music. www.curveonline.co.uk DARBAR FESTIVAL 2022 When: Thursday October 13-Sunday…
Manisha Tailor been named as QPR’s Community Captain in recognition of her incredible work in becoming Assistant Head of Coaching at the club. Manisha is the first woman of South Asian heritage to hold such a role in the English game. The Community Captain accolade is being given to more…
The Iranian security forces arrest a woman for eating at a restaurant in public without her hijab, according to her family. Donya Rad was arrested after a photo of her and another woman eating at a Tehran restaurant without their headscarves was widely circulated online, reported CNN. The photo emerged…
At one point of time, she could not even run to the front door but now, she is all geared up to run in a marathon, thanks to a special cause. Navinder Molyneux, a mother of two from Surrey, is all set to take part in the TCS London Marathon…
Football coach and author Manisha Tailor has called for action to bring more British Asian women to the top division of the game.Despite making up the largest single ethnic minority female group, South Asian women account for just 0.3 per cent in the top division of football.Tailor, who trained as…
With the kick-off date for this year’s unique winter FIFA World Cup fast approaching, it’s time to get excited, start building your fantasy teams, sort out your tickets, or find a comfortable seat to stream the game. With pools of footballing talent overflowing from every corner of the world, this…
NFL pre-season predictions arrive in abundance each year. Still, I can guarantee that almost nobody anticipated we'd be looking at the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins as the only undefeated teams three weeks into the 2022/23 football schedule. OK, perhaps a handful of psychopaths made this prediction. But I…
Video games used to be relatively clear-cut. But, with advances in technology and more and more developers experimenting with different styles, they have evolved. In this post, we look at the top genres that make up today’s video-gaming landscape. 1. Survival and Horror The horror and survival video game genres…
LIVE PERFORMANCE Lincolnshire India Day When: Saturday September 24 Where: The Engine Shed, Lincoln, LN67TS What: Free event by the Indian Cultural Organisation of Lincolnshire, which will present a day of live classical, Bollywood, and Bhangra performances, along with offering delicious Indian food. There will be free and exciting workshops…
With only a couple of months to go until the World Cup in Qatar, anticipation levels are reaching fever pitch and the participating teams are fine-tuning their preparations. As always, there has been frenzied debate about who will clinch the coveted Jules Rimet trophy and there is a phalanx of…
Following is a roundup of reaction to Roger Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and former world number one, announcing his retirement from the sport at the age of 41 after the Laver Cup later this month: RAFA NADAL, 22-TIMES GRAND SLAM WINNER "I wish this day would have never…
Two Champions League matches involving Scottish teams made headlines on Wednesday over incidents surrounding the late Queen Elizabeth II and the British monarchy. Celtic fans raised offensive banners just before the Glasgow team’s clash with the Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk began at the Polish Army Stadium in Warsaw. The first…
After undergoing his first colonoscopy, Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds just discovered that he had a polyp on his colon. The actor documented the entire process of getting the test done in order to raise awareness about the cancer screening process. “I have been on camera a lot. But this was…
For sports fans, there's nothing quite like live soccer streams. Whether it's catching a crucial moment in the game or getting real-time updates on your favorite team, live streaming gives you the most immersive experience possible. And with so many platforms and devices to choose from, there's never been an…
As Graham Potter takes over the reins from Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, his first test will come at Craven Cottage against local rivals Fulham. While definitely a derby, it is not one of the league’s fiercest rivalries. Instead, here is a look at the top derbies in Premier League football.…
Football pundit Trevor Sinclair has has been taken off air by TalkSport after the former English footballer tweeted that the Queen allowed racism to thrive in England within hours of Buckingham Palace confirming the Monarch's death, media reports said. Sinclair tweeted: "Racism was outlawed in England in the 60’s &…
A Buckinghamshire man has completed the first of three gruelling challenges inspired by ‘three gems’ who died within 20 months of each other. Suki Sandhu, from Milton Keynes, took part in the London Duathlon on Sunday (4 September) in aid of the charity Brain Tumour Research, running 10km, cycling 44km…
The founder of the modern Olympic Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, is reported to have said “Regardless of how toughened a female sportsperson might be, the organism of a woman is not shaped to sustain specific shocks.” This statement was reportedly made at the end of the 19th century. But…
Women’s football has come a long way after being banned for many years until 1970 and is now the most watched women’s sport in the world. More and more incredible football players are showing up in women’s football, which adds to the competitiveness of the sport. The proof of this…
Last month, Indian-origin yoga prodigy Ishwar Sharma was honoured by the government of the southern Indian state of Karnataka at the Yogathon 2022 event held at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the state capital. He was honoured by the state's sports minister, C Narayanagowda. At 12, Ishwar is already an…
After suffering from painful headaches for a year, a five-year-old boy has been diagnosed with a strange condition that gives him headaches whenever he laughs or giggles, the Mirror reports. The youngster, who is from the west of Ireland, was reportedly taken to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar, County Mayo…
English club Blackburn Rovers has been praised for providing prayer space for Muslim fans at Ewood Park. The club gave access to prayer space for Muslim fans to observe Maghrib Salaah (one of the five daily prayers in the Islamic faith) during their Carabao Cup fixture against Hartlepool earlier this…
John Lyon students have achieved good GCSE results and advance to sixth form, a statement said on Thursday (25). Avi, who achieved straight nine 9s, is a county cricketer and second highest first XI run scorer in 2022 (average of 55, comprising four half-centuries and an unbeaten century) will be…
Police in Liverpool, northwest England, on Wednesday urged criminals to give up a gunman after a nine-year-old girl was shot dead in the crossfire of a suspected gang war. Olivia Pratt-Korbel was killed on Monday night when the shooter's intended target, a 35-year-old man, burst into her house to try…
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has said that the Curry House in the small Cheshire town is the ‘best Indian food in Europe’. The actor, who is also the owner of Wrexham FC, heaped praises on The Light of India Balti House in Ellesmere Port as he posted a photo of…
EARLIER this year, talking about her love of books, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, revealed that Vikram Seth is her favourite author. She said of her trips to India: “I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of these wonderful old manuscripts and these illustrated books, you know, these ancient,…
It’s no doubt that India is one of the biggest markets for sports betting. The country simply loves to gamble and follow sports, especially cricket. The combination of these two makes the betting industry so alive and because of that, Indians have plenty of betting options. MyBetting India released a…
The dry British humour was on its best display at Delhi's Iskcon temple on Friday as UK High Commissioner Alex Ellis made fun of a Manchester United fan who was praying for divine intervention on Janmashtami for the struggling English Premier League (EPL) side. Alex Ellis took time to have…
Lyonians will once again be making their way around the country to the UK’s top universities after they picked up their quite brilliant A-Level results. It is encouraging to learn that whilst the national picture shows a decline in results, John Lyon continues to see excellent results across the board.…
English Premier League powerhouse Chelsea said it would investigate an alleged racist gesture directed at Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min at Stamford Bridge during last Sunday’s match. “We are investigating this incident,” the football club said on Thursday (18) and threatened to take “strongest action” if the abuser was identified.…
British businessman Jim Ratcliffe is "definitely a potential buyer" of Manchester United if the English football giants go on sale, a spokesman for the Ineos petrochemicals billionaire said Wednesday. Ineos was responding to reports United's current owners, the US-based Glazer family, are considering selling a minority stake, with the team…
BRITISH ARTIST MOHAMMED ALI UNVEILS HIS IMMERSIVE NEW THEATRE PROJECT Having travelled the world from New York to Bangladesh, with his murals, performances, and installations, award winning street artist Mohammed Ali returns to his home city of Birmingham for a deeply meaningful new project. His immersive theatrical experience Waswasa –…
Former India captain Kapil Dev has called on cricket's governing body (ICC) to take steps to protect the test and one-day international formats amid the global growth of lucrative domestic Twenty20 competitions. The proliferation of T20 leagues has further strained cricket's already-bloated calendar, with new competitions in the United Arab…
An English court on Monday heard that Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy, on trial for rape and sexual assault, was a "predator" who callously pursued vulnerable women. Mendy, 28, is on trial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England, facing eight counts of rape, one count of sexual…
Cricket is one of the most well-known games in the world and has been a recognised team sport for hundreds of years. It was invented in England and is now very well-liked in nations including South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, and the West Indies. In its most basic…
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career. The 48-year-old, who until recently served as coach of the Wales national team, has…
The 2022 Commonwealth Games is currently taking place in Birmingham. Sportspersons from England are making the country around with around 150 medals in total. Recently, England women's football team was crowned as European champions. But, the sports world is now discussing an unfortunate event in which nude pictures of England…
Weekly sales of women's soccer gear have tripled since the start of the women's European Championship that ended on Sunday with a historic England win, according to retailer Fanatics Inc, which sold official merchandise for the tournament. The spike in sales demonstrates the growing appeal of the women's sportswear market,…
A pair of rescue cats living in a West Sussex hospice has been named joint National Cat of the Year 2022. The siblings - Jasper and Willow - were honoured in recognition of the role they play in “bringing comfort” to the elderly at St Peter & St James Hospice…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will make a presentation to the Los Angeles Olympics organisers later this month in its bid for the sport to return to the Games after a gap of 128 years, sources told Reuters. Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles…
For Ussri Badawi who fled Sudan as a teenager, a “multi-cultural” Britain has given wings to his dream of becoming a professional footballer.Rebuilding his life in the “safest country” since 2018, the tall man with a “contagious” smile is involved in Changing Lives FC - a football team made up…
England coach Sarina Wiegman's news conference after their Women's European Championship win on Sunday was interrupted by her celebrating players, who danced into the room belting out a rendition of the "Three Lionesses" anthem. https://twitter.com/KathrynBatte/status/1553837406440267777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1553837406440267777%7Ctwgr%5E650a6e70c05321017c0d2b32da347e7862ca7aef%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fzeenews.india.com%2Ffootball%2Fwatch-england-women-football-team-players-gatecrash-coach-s-conference-after-euro-2022-win-over-germany-2491829.html Wiegman had just finished answering a question about tactics and where the game was won…
England have changed society with their win in the Women's European Championship, coach Sarina Wiegman said after leading the Lionesses to their first ever major title on Sunday, which sparked scenes of jubilation up and down the country. Wiegman's side beat eight-time champions Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley…
England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) will restrict transgender participation in the domestic game, with the governing bodies recommending that only players recorded as female at birth be allowed to play in the women's category. The RFU said last week that it began a review of…
Coleen Rooney, wife of former England soccer captain Wayne, emerged victorious in her high-profile libel match with the spouse of an ex-teammate after a High Court judge agreed that Rebekah Vardy had leaked stories about her to the press. In a case that has gripped the public with its mix…
British Conservatives Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Thursday underwent their first grilling in front of party members as they wage a bitter duel to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The hustings in Leeds, northern England, were the opening bout of 12 nationwide events as the grassroots members elect a new…
Coleen Rooney, the wife of former England soccer captain Wayne, and Rebekah Vardy, the spouse of one of his ex-teammates, will discover who has come out on top in their high-profile libel tussle, a battle that has gripped the public and the media. Vardy, 40, sued Rooney over an accusation…
THE BBC received more than 200 'racism' complaints over comments made by one of its football presenters about England's Euros 2022 women’s team, The Telegraph reported. TV broadcaster Eilidh Barbour said that England’s all-white Lionesses highlights the lack of diversity in the women’s game while discussing the team's 8-0 win…
England footballers past and present hailed a "special" national team after they thrashed Sweden 4-0 on Tuesday to reach the women's European Championship final. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby propelled England to a sensational win in front of a sell-out crowd at Bramall Lane…
England's Premier League and Football League have announced tough new sanctions for pitch invasions and the use of smoke bombs and pyrotechnics.Last season saw an increasing number of pitch invasions at the end of the season with fans celebrating titles, promotion or survival.Several altercations took place on the field, including…
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes welcomed new manager Erik Ten Hag's uncompromising attitude towards punctuality, saying the Premier League club had lacked discipline prior to the Dutchman's arrival. Ten Hag was appointed manager of the Manchester club in April, replacing interim coach Ralf Rangnick, and Fernandes said he was pushing United's players to improve their timekeeping from the outset. "We missed…
A LOVING daughter has spoken out about her father’s terminal illness in a bid to raise awareness of the need for greater investment in research. Simran Poonia was left stunned after her father Baljit Mehat was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. Poonia, a 34-year-old social worker from Potton,…
STATE-FUNDED schools across England will receive defibrillators under new government plans to make sure there is a device in every school, boosting their numbers in communities across the country. Defibrillators have the potential to save the lives of pupils, staff and visitors in schools, with latest research showing that accessing…
NEW figures have revealed that more than 100 hate crimes were reported in London football stadiums between 1 June 2021 and 31 May this year, the BBC reported. During the period, the Metropolitan Police handled 18 violent hate crimes, including one where the victim was injured, the report added. According…
BRITISH INDIAN footballer Simran Jhamat is a 'role model' and can inspire the next generation of British South Asian female footballers, her former manager Vicky Jepson has said. At the junior level, Jhamat, 20, from Walsall played for the local club Sporting Khalsa. Later, she joined Aston Villa's Girls' Centre of…
A Scotland Yard officer, jailed for misconduct, claimed he had covered up an assault on Asian men.Deniz Jaffer said in a WhatsApp group that the attackers were let off after his “off the record” chat. The disgraced officer also used racist language to describe the Asians.Jaffer said the incident involved…
ONE of the Football Association's most senior executives is all set to leave the organisation following an investigation over bullying claims, the MailOnline reported. The England team's diversity advisor Edleen John's departure is expected to be confirmed soon, the report added. It was reported that John has removed her association…
Former Wales defender Neil Taylor said the Asian Inclusion Mentoring Scheme of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) is getting better in its efforts to help aspirational footballers of Asian origin.The professional player of mixed Welsh-Indian descent, who is working as a mentor for the scheme, said he regularly attends training…
Warwickshire County Cricket Club has decided to deploy undercover spotters to Edgbaston Stadium in its renewed bid to check racist abuse of fans.The club’s pledge follows complaints of racist slurs hurled at India supporters and the inaction of stewards during a Test match between England and India last week.The venue…
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out from the competition due to an injury. The No.2 seed was set to face Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the Men's semi-final on Friday, but an abdominal tear led to him announcing his withdrawal from the event. With this, Kyrgios has advanced…
ENGLAND cricketer Moeen Ali has said that the participation of British Asians in football at the professional level is minuscule in the country, according to a report. Asian involvement in UK cricket is healthy even in the backdrop of allegations by former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq in which he claimed…
Here’s some good news for those who are unable to exercise daily due to time constraints. According to experts, you need not invest too much time to stay fit – all you need is 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise. Yes, you read that right. A total of 350,000…
THE first British south Asian to play for Tottenham Hotspur, Dilan Markanday has urged south Asian players to believe that it’s possible to reach the top and create their own opportunities with their abilities, according to a report. He was speaking to 70 local schoolchildren and their families at the Rovers…
FOUNDED only in 2014, India's southern state of Telangana is increasingly becoming a destination for US tech giants, The Times reported. The information technology minister of the state, Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao hopes to transform this agricultural region into a new-age tech mecca. The state administration led by Rao’s father,…
BRANDON KHELA became the first British South Asian footballer ever to sign professional terms at Sky Bet Championship side Birmingham City, according to a report. The Punjabi midfielder played for Birmingham's U18s last season, before establishing himself at the U23 level in Premier League 2, and turns professional after completing…
Ranbir Kapoor is keeping quite busy these days on both personal as well professional fronts. On the personal front, he is waiting for the arrival of his first child with his wife Alia Bhatt. One of the most popular couples of the tinsel town tied the nuptial knot in April…
Young British South Asian midfielder Zidane Iqbal has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United.The son of a Pakistani father and an Iraqi mother, made his debut for the club in a Champions League match against the Swiss team Young Boys at Old Trafford in December last year.The new…
TOP officials in UK universities have warned that they will be forced to cut the number of UK students they take, increase class sizes and axe staff due to the ongoing tuition fee crisis, according to a report. The Russell Group of universities said that they make a loss of…
Racism is "rife" in rugby and racist "banter" has become "normalised" among team-mates, Burrel, 32, told the Daily Mail in an interview. "Things are said in the changing room that shouldn't be said.” "A lot of it doesn't come from a bad place but that doesn't make it OK. A…
Wimbledon starts on Monday without Russia's world number one Daniil Medvedev and Belarus's former top-ranked Victoria Azarenka but the grasscourt Grand Slam will hardly feel like an exhibition event despite no ranking points on offer. The 2022 edition of the world's most prestigious tennis tournament will be held without points…
A child sex offender of Rochdale facing his facing deportation to Pakistan has argued that his son would be deprived of a “role model” if he was kicked out of the UK.Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf - part of a larger nexus of sex offenders of Rochdale - were…
THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed a Muslim inclusion body as an adviser, a report said. Nujum Sports, which devised the Muslim athlete charter, will work with the men's and women's England teams, the 18 counties and the recreational game, the BBC reported. Former Yorkshire player Azeem…
Being an athlete is not an easy profession as it demands a lot of your physical energy. Long exercise schedules, being on time for training, and carrying the same spirit despite soreness are not easy. For athletes, recovery is crucial for optimal performance and reducing the chances of injury. Besides…
Indian men's football team captain Sunil Chhetri became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in international football history. Chhetri achieved this feat during their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong on Tuesday, where he scored his 84th goal. He has now equalled legendary Real Madrid and Hungarian player Ferenc…
Hungary produced a "miracle" by defeating England 4-0 in the Nations League on Tuesday but they must keep their feet on the ground as results like this do not come around too often, coach Marco Rossi said.Roland Sallai scored twice at Molineux Stadium as Hungary handed England their worst home…
Manchester City are still waiting for their moment of Champions League glory, but by winning the race to sign Erling Haaland they have established themselves as a go-to destination for Europe's top talent.The 21-year-old goalscoring phenomenon had his choice of the continent's top clubs thanks to a reported buyout clause…
English Football League (EFL) teams will be able to wear away or third kits when playing at home from next season to help colour blind supporters.The governing body of the three divisions below the Premier League approved the changes to its rules during its annual general meeting on Friday."A home…
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has crossed the 200 million followers mark on the social media site Instagram. Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain entered the 200m club on Tuesday. With this, he became the first Indian to have 200 million followers on Instagram. "200 mil strong, thanks…
SEVEN decades is a long time in history. As Britain pauses for four days to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, the longest reign in British history symbolises how much can change within one lifetime. The Queen spoke of her sense of “extraordinary progress, socially, technologically and culturally that has benefited us…
Daniel Silverstone, a professor of criminology and an expert in policing studies, attended the Champion’s League final in Paris and witnessed chaotic scenes. Here, he and Jan Ludvigsen examine what the latest research can tell us about how to tackle an issue that continues to bring football – and the…
U.S. investment firm RedBird Capital Partners has agreed a 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) deal to buy Italian soccer champions AC Milan and is aiming to challenge the elite of the European game again. Under the terms of the deal, current owners Elliott, the U.S. private equity group, will retain…
Author Sir Salman Rushdie and cricketer Moeen Ali are among a number of British Asians honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List published on Wednesday (1). With doctors, politicians, educators, authors, community leaders and philanthropists among the 13.3 per cent of recipients coming from an ethnic minority background, this list showcases…
Liverpool deserved more from their losing Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday (28) after dominating the match but they will be back to challenge again for Europe's elite club trophy, coach Juergen Klopp said. Real claimed a record-extending 14th European Cup with their 1-0 win over Liverpool after…
A 'winning culture' may be one of the most overused terms in modern football but Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti proved on Saturday, at Liverpool's expense, that there truly is meaning and value in the concept. With the 1-0 win over Juergen Klopp's side, Ancelotti became the first coach to…
British football fans and officials on Sunday condemned French police for using tear gas on Liverpool supporters ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Paris, saying they were treated "like animals".One fan, Paul Machin, said in a YouTube video that what he witnessed in Paris was "unlike anything I've seen…
ATHLETES and coaches training at a stadium in India's capital were forced to wrap training earlier than usual to make way for an IAS officer to walk his dog at the facility, according to a media report. For the past few months, people using Thyagraj Stadium in Delhi were asked…
The UK government announced Wednesday (25) it had approved Todd Boehly's £4.25 billion purchase of Chelsea football club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.The Premier League club was put on the market in early March, days before Abramovich was sanctioned by Britain following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The billionaire, also…
WALES has stepped up efforts to tackle bullying and racism in schools after a student lost a finger reportedly fleeing bullies, according to a media report. Education minister Jeremy Miles has said that schools have to take a "robust" approach on these issues, the BBC reported. He added that an…
The football game will be on TV tonight, and you want to throw a party. You love football and can't wait to watch the game with your friends in a group setting. But when it comes down to planning your party, you are overwhelmed by all the different choices. With…
There have been many transfers that have raised eyebrows, caused controversies and changed the footballing landscape. From Luis Figo swapping Barcelona for arch-rivals Real Madrid in 2000, to Sol Campbell moving across London a year later, or the confusion around players such as John Obi Mikel. But one of the…
A VIDEO of a reputed grammar school headmaster using the N-word while privately scolding a student for using the racist slur was leaked on social media, prompting police to investigate the matter.Kent Police found that Mark Tomkins of Maidstone Grammar School was not at fault but launched an investigation into…
Once Upon a Time in Calcutta received two awards - best director for Aditya Vikram Sengupta and best actress for Sreelekha Mitra - at the 2022 edition of the New York Indian Film Festival, which also honoured Faraz Ali's Shoebox with the best film trophy. The seven-day film gala, which…
PLAYWRIGHT S Shakthidharan (Shakthi) is bringing his debut play, centred around the story of Sri Lankan migrants to Australia, to the UK as part of this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Counting and Cracking follows the lives of Radha and her son Siddhartha as they release the ashes of her mother into…
Actress Laila Rouass has said that she and fiancé Ronnie O’Sullivan have found their “way back” to each other, less than three months after announcing their split. The Footballers' Wives star posted a message on Twitter in February saying that she and the snooker ace had “parted ways” after their…
THE significance of DI Ray on ITV was that such a crime drama, with an Asian actress in the lead role, has been made at all – Parminder Nagra plays Detective Inspector Rachita Ray in the four-episode thriller which ended last week. Parminder – if I can call her by…
A top government adviser on extremism has urged to ban Britain’s biggest far-right organisation Patriotic Alternative for racially abusing the England footballer Raheem Sterling, according to a report. Dame Sara Khan, the first counter-extremism commissioner and No 10’s independent adviser for social cohesion and resilience has made the demand as footage…
QUEER BRITAIN, the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, opened its doors in London this week, promising to bring the history and culture of the community to a wider audience. Housed in a 19th-century building in a redeveloped area behind King's Cross railway station, the museum has been four years in the…
A NEW analysis released on Friday (6) revealed that the unemployment gap between black and minority ethnic (BME) and white workers has widened from 69 per cent to 120 per cent through the pandemic. An analysis of ONS data by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) stated that the unemployment rate for…
THE Football Association (FA) has started an investigation against Crawley Town's suspended manager John Yems for allegedly abusing his own players with racist insults, according to a report. Yems, 62, has allegedly called players ‘suicide bomber’, ‘terrorist’ and ‘Zulu Warrior’, and also ran a segregated training ground where the club’s…
US basketball star Chris Paul and American football players Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in Indian Premier League cricket side the Rajasthan Royals, the franchise said Sunday. The world's most valuable cricket tournament has expanded to 10 teams this year with new franchises Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super…
The new ITV detective crime drama DI Ray, which deals with themes of race and identity in British society, stars Parminder Nagra as the title character. There is a scene in the first episode of the show where Nagra’s character suddenly realises the real reason she has been asked to…
THE equality chief of Liverpool has said that coronavirus lockdowns led to a “huge increase” in fans' offensive behaviour as they "forgot how to behave", according to a report. Rishi Jain, the club’s equality, diversity and inclusion manager, said that the biggest challenge in the last 18 months had been…
ENGLISH cricket has been through its “annus horribilis” partly due to the poor performance of Joe Root’s Test team, but mainly because of the revelations about the racism suffered by Azeem Rafiq at Yorkshire, it has been stated in Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2022. The expression was famously used by the…
The BBC’s looking for a new diversity boss because June Sarpong is leaving the corporation. In his third and final essay, one of its former correspondents, Barnie Choudhury, suggests ways to tackle the antipathy, apparent apathy and accelerate a win in the diversity war in the corporation. One of my…
SEVEN-TIME Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said that being part of a consortium bidding to take over English Premier League club Chelsea was too great an opportunity to pass by. Hamilton, along with American tennis star Serena Williams, could each invest up to £10 million, according to Sky News,…
KGF Chapter 2 (2022) is unstoppable at the domestic box office in India. Not just on home turf, the film has been receiving an overwhelming response from different parts of the world. The Prashanth Neel directorial, which stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Srinidhi in lead roles, recently found…
POPULAR singer Arijit Singh turns a year older on April 25 and then returns to UK the first week of May for two huge arena concerts, where he will be performing his greatest hits. To celebrate India’s most popular solo star returning for a British tour and his 35th birthday,…
IN a landmark moment for refereeing in English football, the highest-ranked Black referee along with the top referee from Britain's South Asian community will preside over Swindon vs Leyton Orient game on Easter Monday, reported Sky Sports. Sam Allison and Sunny Singh Gill will "break down barriers" when they officiate…
Influential businessman Lord Karan Bilimoria has been added to the Ricketts family’s bid to buy Chelsea Football Club. The Cobra Beer founder, who is a lifelong Chelsea fan, joins a consortium led by US multi-billionaires Ken Griffin and Dan Gilbert and Tom and Laura Ricketts - owners of the Chicago…
LIVE PERFORMANCE SEVENS When: Saturday April 2 Where: The Place, 17 Duke’s Road, London WC1H 9PY What: An ensemble cast of UK-based Indian classical dancers and musicians share the stage in this triple bill show conceptualised by award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE, which explores the sacred, and…
AUTHORITIES are relying on an education programme by an anti-discrimination charity to tackle abuse in football, the BBC reported. The programme by Kick it Out has been running for more than two years and has dealt with people aged between 12 and 64 years. According to the report, it is the…
LIVE PERFORMANCE MID-DAY MANTRA SPRING SERIES FINALE: SWATI NATEKAR When: Saturday March 26 Where: Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA What: Acclaimed singer Swati Natekar will present a special collection of songs celebrating Holi, ranging from semiclassical to film songs. She will…
INDIAN education technology firm BYJU'S was on Thursday (24) named as an Official Sponsor of the 2022 Football World Cup to be held in Qatar.The Bangalore-based firm, which offers online education catering to all age groups, also sponsors the Indian cricket team. It said the latest deal was its first…
A formal FA investigation has been launched against England football team's diversity consultant over bullying allegations, according to a media report. An internal probe started against Edleen John, the governing body’s director of international relations, corporate affairs and co-partner for equality, diversity and inclusion, the MailOnline reported. According to the…
FOOTBALL club Arsenal has said it contacted a fan who was allegedly subjected to racial abuse and physical attack during its Premier League match against Liverpool in London last week.A Sikh fan was reportedly attacked and his turban knocked off in the toilets of the Emirates Stadium during the halftime…
ONE of the Rochdale sex offenders has protested his deportation to Pakistan by claiming he is barely surviving on benefits and has been treated 'like a political football', reported the MailOnline. Adil Khan, 51, was told he will be sent back to Pakistan for the public good, after he was…
LIVE PERFORMANCE KATTAM KATTI When: Tuesday March 22 – Wednesday March 23 Where: Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX What: The Pagrav Dance Company presents a contemporary Kathak production that taps into the competitive chaos, creativity, and colour of Uttarayan, the world-famous international kite festival of Gujarat. www.junction.co.uk NITIN…
A NUMBER of remarkable women were amongst the winners at the annual GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards, held at the Park Plaza hotel on Tuesday (8). Bina Mehta took home the coveted GG2 Hammer Award, presented to a BAME person who has smashed the proverbial glass ceiling, for her rise…
Neeraj Pandey and Shital Bhatia, who are known for delivering several successful films such as Wednesday, Special 26, Baby, Rustom, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and Toilet - Ek Prem Katha and streaming shows like Special Ops and Special Ops 1.5 under Friday Fireworks (films) and Friday Storytellers (digital show),…
LIVE PERFORMANCES BOTOWN - THE SOUL OF BOLLYWOOD When: Saturday March 5 Where: Mystique Banqueting Suite, 928a Melton Rd Brittania Way, Leicester LE4 8GR What: Concert featuring the acclaimed multicultural soul band that reboots Bollywood classics with a unique soul funk twist, which takes you on a musical trip from…
RUSSIA has been expelled from the Qatar World Cup after being suspended from all international competitions "until further notice", FIFA and UEFA announced in a joint statement, while European football's governing body also ended its partnership with Russian energy giant Gazprom. The men's team had been due to play in…
BIRMINGHAM CITY captain has called for the teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic history and experiences to be part of school curriculum. Troy Deeney, who is also a anti-racism campaigner says it is important to inform about discriminatory stereotypes from an early age. Deeney has published the results of…
FORMER football referee Jarnail Singh says his sons Bhups and Sunny Singh Gill are making themselves and their community proud by doing well in their careers. In the history of English league football, Jarnail is the first turbaned referee, who took charge of more than 150 games across divisions from…
NORWAY-BASED SINGER SYED ALI DISCUSSES HIS UNIQUE MODERN-CLASSICAL STYLE NORWAY is famously associated with fantastic fjords, mountains, skiing, phenomenal footballers, and winning loads of medals at the winter Olympics, but it also has a talented singer connected to his south Asian roots, who is producing popular songs. Syed Ali learned…
QPR director of football feels there is still a glass ceiling for black coaches and has also questioned Football Association's approach to meaningful change to the game. Les Ferdinand told The Times after the publication of the Szymanski Report, commissioned by the Black Footballers Partnership (BFP), which he is also…
A 12-year-old Asian footballer was racially abused during a match as his family criticised the local Football Association for lack of support. His family also said the opposition team is yet to apologise after the incident. Sathi Balaguru was playing in a nine-a-side match for Pitshanger FC in west London,…
CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak and home secretary Priti Patel joined Prince Charles and his wife Camilla at an event hosted by the British Asian Trust (BAT) in London last night (9).Leading business, political and community leaders from the subcontinent attended the trust’s annual dinner at the British Museum, where Lord Jitesh…
ALLEGATIONS of Islamophobia within the Conservative party have been deeply damaging. They go against the fundamental social fabric of what the party stands for – to promote equality of opportunity to all for a better life, regardless of colour, background or creed. Such allegations must quite rightly be investigated. There…
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A JURY hearing the case of a solicitor killed outside Sheffield United’s Bramhall Lane football stadium last year has been discharged this week. Khuram Javed, 30, died after being shot three times and stabbed in the back on the night of April 10, 2021, around 9:30 pm, a jury was…
FORMER Hampshire cricketer has slammed the chairman of Middlesex for his south Asians prefer studies comment. John Holder, who is only non-white British umpire, said Mike O'Farrell's testimony to a racism inquiry by Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, was "utter horse muck". O'Farrell later apologised after commenting that black…
ENGLAND on Thursday (27) lifted coronavirus restrictions imposed to tackle the Omicron variant, with masks no longer required in enclosed places and vaccine passports shelved. The number of positive Covid-19 cases has fallen sharply over the past two weeks, and although still at high levels, have plateaued in recent days.…
English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after "stereotypical" and "outdated" views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain's ethnic-minority communities. Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq delivered harrowing testimony to lawmakers in November in which he…
FORMER England player Ebony Rainford-Brent has called Middlesex chairman comments on black and south Asian interest in cricket as "painful" and "outdated". Mike O'Farrell said football and rugby become "much more attractive to the Afro-Caribbean community" and cricket for south Asian players was sometimes "secondary" to education. O'Farrell was speaking…
AZEEM RAFIQ’S treatment at Yorkshire and the subsequent racism storm that engulfed English cricket can be a “watershed moment” for the game to addresses its mistakes and make meaningful long-term changes, according to the journalist who the cricketer first spoke to about his ordeal. James Buttler, of the Cricket Badger…
The chair of Yorkshire cricket has urged south Asian communities to trust that his team and he will stamp out racism at the club. Lord Patel of Bradford was speaking exclusively to Eastern Eye after the culture, media and sport select committee concluded there was “deep-seated racism in cricket”. The…
THE partner of an MP found guilty of harassment could be called to give evidence for the first time as she bids to overturn her conviction, reported the BBC. Claudia Webbe, former Labour MP for Leicester East, was given a suspended sentence in November. A court heard she threatened a…
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ONS data reveals popular picks among ethnic minority parents THE most popular Muslim, Hindu and Sikh baby names in England and Wales have been revealed. Among the top 100 boys names in 2020 were Adam, Ibrahim, Muhammad, Mohammed, Yusuf and Sonny, according to new data from the Office for National…
POLICE are investigating racist abuse directed towards pundit Ashley Cole during Manchester City's 4-1 win over Swindon Town FC in the FA Cup, the fourth-tier club said on Saturday (8). Swindon condemned the abuse and apologised to Cole, who was at the County Ground in Swindon on Friday as part…
Building bridges across divisions in society will be key in 2022 EVERY new year is a time for optimism, but 2022 begins with that natural instinct checked by recent experience. Few expected this Covid-19 pandemic to go into a third year. In its first year, we pulled together rather than…
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (2) laid the foundation stone for a sports university in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Major Dhyan Chand Sports University will be established at Salawa and Kaili villages on the outskirts of the Sardhana town of Meerut district at an estimated cost…
A statue of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a stir in the southern Indian state of Goa, with locals accusing officials of insensitivity for honouring a sports star from the region's former colonial power. Protesters with black flags gathered at the site after the statue was unveiled this week…
A written apology by police has been sent to the family of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson, six months after an officer was jailed for manslaughter. The officer had Tasered him and kicked him in the head, as West Mercia's chief constable Pippa Mills said she was "deeply sorry". "A police uniform…
PEOPLE found guilty of online racist abuse against footballers will be banned from attending games for up to 10 years under new laws, Britain's home secretary Priti Patel said. Football Banning Orders, imposed to prevent violence or disorder at regulated matches, bar individuals from attending games for a minimum of…
Pakistan Test opener Abid Ali faces a long road to recovery following surgery after he was forced off the field with chest pain during a domestic match, officials said on Thursday. The 34-year-old fell ill Tuesday while batting for Central Punjab in a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match in Karachi and was…
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RESEARCH says 90 per cent abuse experienced by grassroots referees have gone under-reported, but there have been instances where local football associations have campaigned against it through open letters and social media. This season so far has seen referee strikes, officials withdrawn for their own safety, teams expelled from tournaments…
Indian police have recovered a stolen watch customised for star footballer Diego Maradona and arrested a suspect behind the alleged theft in Dubai, officials claimed on Saturday (11). Police said they detained Wazid Hussain in the northeastern state of Assam and recovered a Swiss-made Hublot watch after he fled to…
Young starlet Zidane Iqbal made history when he became the first British Asian footballer to represent Manchester United. The 18-year-old came on as a second-half substitute in the Red Devils Champions League match against Swiss side Young Boys on Wednesday (8). Iqbal joined United at nine. Having come through the…
HISTORY was created in English football when Manchester United was playing against Swiss team Young Boys this week. As Zidane Iqbal, 18, took the field as a substitute, he became the first-ever British south Asian to play for the top English club. Iqbal’s feat came weeks after Dilan Markandey, another…
BRITISH prime minister Boris Johnson has announced the tightening of virus restrictions in England as Omicron variant cases surge, including guidance to work from home and mandatory Covid passports. Johnson said at a briefing that the rate of Omicron cases was doubling every two to three days, risking a "big…
BOTOWN – THE SOUL OF BOLLYWOOD When: Saturday December 11 Where: The Slade Rooms, Broad Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1HP What: A concert featuring the acclaimed multicultural soul band that reboots Bollywood classics with a shot of late 1960s soul and funk, taking audiences on a musical trip from Memphis to…
LIVE PERFORMANCE JUBIN NAUTIYAL When: Friday December 10 and Saturday December 11 Where: SSE Arena, Arena Square, Engineers Way, London HA9 0AA & Morningside Arena, 31 Charter Street, Leicester LE1 3UD What: The popular Indian singer behind songs like Lut Gaye, which has been viewed over a billion times on…
WEST INDIES bowling great Michael Holding wants more sportspeople to step forward and speak out against racism because they have an important platform, he said in an interview at the Reuters Next conference on Wednesday (1). Holding said it was important that public figures used their celebrity and status to…
What the success stories of Asian Business Awards winners have in common Business of the Year Award: Bestway Group One of Britain’s most successful companies, Bestway was founded by Sir Anwar Pervez and his school friends. The group today operates the UK’s second largest wholesale chain and the Well Pharmacy…
ISSA BROTHERS have unveiled plans to build Europe's biggest Muslim cemetery in their home town of Blackburn, reported MailOnline. The 84-acre Issa Memorial Garden would be built to the west of Blackburn, Lancashire, and will have 35,000 burial plots - covering a space the size of 40 football pitches. According…
LIVE PERFORMANCE OUTWITTING THE DEVIL When: Until Saturday November 27 Where: Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN What: The Akram Khan Company presents an epic dance piece about ritual and remembering in the midst of our ever-changing planet. www.sadlerswells.com SEVENS When: Saturday November 27 Where: Harrow Arts Centre, 171…
BIG thinking 15-year-old Vedant Gupta has been asking questions since 2011 and spoken to around 1,500 people since he started. Today he runs his own company Global Kid Media and has hosted more than 300 shows on diverse platforms, including radio and online, alongside various celebrity guests. The list of…
AFTER cricket a racism scandal has hit football where a diversity report alleges that the FA's referee system is obstructing black and Asian people to reach the elite level of the game. The black and Asian referees say because of the racist abuse and prejudice, they are not being able…
LIVE PERFORMANCE KATTAM KATTI When: Friday November 19 Where: Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, 183 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TJ What: The Pagrav Dance Company presents a contemporary Kathak production that taps into the competitive chaos, creativity, and colour of Uttarayan, the world-famous international kite festival of Gujarat. www.sadlerswells.com AAKASH…
INDIAN T20 skipper Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday (16) his players were "not machines" and needed rest, ahead of an imminent encounter with New Zealand on home turf just days after the World Cup. New Zealand's tour begins with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Wednesday, only three days…
A hilly landscape dotted with serried terraced housing, mill chimneys, church spires and mosque minarets reflects the industrial past and multicultural present of Bradford. But a racism row at local county cricket team Yorkshire has shattered trust between the club and its diverse fanbase in the northern English city. Yorkshire…
LIVE PERFORMANCE YUVA NARTAN When: Saturday November 13 Where: Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB What: An exhilarating evening of vibrant Indian classical and contemporary dance, featuring several emerging and established artists, performing Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance styles. www.curveonline.co.uk SONU NIGAM: RAFI, KISHORE AUR MAIN When: Saturday…
LONDONER Dilan Markanday has become a sensation among Asian football fans in the UK. When he took the field for Tottenham Hotspurs in a Europa Conference League match against Vitesse, social media went abuzz about the young midfielder. At 20, Markanday became the first British Asian of Indian heritage to…
By Sunder Katwala Director, British Future thinktank ‘That word – the ‘P**i’ word – has real meaning for me. I don’t need to be told it’s not banter’, said Lord Kamlesh Patel, after becoming the new chair of Yorkshire County Cricket Club because the county’s leadership lost all confidence in…
LIVE PERFORMANCE DEEPAVALI: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT When: Saturday, November 6 Where: Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH What: Uplifting family-friendly performances in celebration of Diwali, which showcase Bollywood, Kathak, Bharatanatyam and bhangra by some of the best British south Asian dance artists, companies, and community groups.…
Cricket had promised to have a reckoning with racism, and to embark on a new era of inclusion, in the wake of the anti-racism protests of last summer. [caption id="attachment_146207" align="alignright" width="300"] Sunder Katwala[/caption] Yet the game is now going backwards before it goes forwards. The bungling of an anti-racism…
Hampton Court installation tells little-known story of Army camp at the palace THE contribution of Indian soldiers in the First World War is to be remembered at Hampton Court Palace with an outdoor arts installation called Standing with Giants. The display will include “25 specially commissioned silhouettes representing the Indian…
CRYSTAL PALACE forward Wilfried Zaha has been subjected to racist abuse online and the 28-year-old shared screenshots of some of the comments after Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester City. Zaha, who scored the opening goal of the game at the Etihad Stadium, was brought down by Aymeric Laporte…
Live Performance SEVENS When: Friday, November 5 Where: Pavilion Dance South West Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU What: An ensemble cast of UK-based Indian classical dancers and musicians will be sharing the stage in this triple bill show conceptualised and choreographed by award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE.…
LIVE PERFORMANCE SEVENS When: Friday, November 5 Where: Pavilion Dance South West Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BU What: An ensemble cast of UK-based Indian classical dancers and musicians will be sharing the stage in this triple bill show conceptualised and choreographed by award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE.…
Britain's pandemic-hit economy is set to extend its solid recovery into next year despite strong inflationary pressures, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday (27). Confirming plans for multi-billion-pound funding projects, Sunak said in a budget speech that the government was reducing state debt that soared during the pandemic. And after…
Chelsea Football Club has one of the strongest academies globally despite the late start in the Abramovich era. Then, they completely changed the approach to training young talents in Cobham. Over the past twenty years, the London club managed to outgrow such well-known names in the business as La Masia…
BRITISH and Irish Lions and England forward Maro Itoje said Rugby union can do more to tackle racism and increase diversity in the sport. Floyd Steadman, a former player at Itoje's club, was the first black captain to play the sport in the top tier of English rugby union. After…
The United Kingdom is home to a variety of exciting sports teams and leagues, with supportive fans occupying every corner of the country and backing their respective regions. Although football is arguably the most followed game in the U.K., another sport, cricket, also dominates in terms of viewership and fandom.…
Return of outdoor dining and food festivals 'lifeline' for industry RESTAURANT bosses and foodies have described the relaxing of outdoor dining rules and the return of festivals as a “lifeline” for the industry as they noted the financial impact of diners not turning up after making reservations. In parts of…
On Wednesday, the India men's football team defeated Maldives to qualify for the 2021 SAFF Championship in Male. Sunni Chhetri's twin goals between 9 minutes of each and Manvir's goal in the first half gave the team an edge over their opponent. The Indian footballers will now play against Nepal…
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MANCHESTER United (Man U) owners’ interest to be a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) may be a reason behind the Indian cricket board’s decision to extend the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the right to own and operate one of the two proposed new…
RACISM could be eradicated from football if the authorities cared enough, Les Ferdinand, the former Newcastle and England forward and now director of football at London club QPR, has told AFP. The 54-year-old affectionately known as "Sir Les" was one of the most feared marksmen in his days at Queens…
ENGLAND must play their next home match in a UEFA competition behind closed doors following disorder at the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, European football's governing body ruled on Monday (18). The showpiece game between England and Italy on July 11 was marred by chaotic scenes as ticketless fans forced…
NEWCASTLE UNITED are investigating an alleged racist gesture made by an individual towards Tottenham Hotspur supporters during their Premier League game at the weekend, the club said on Monday (18). The incident allegedly took place during Tottenham's 3-2 win at St James' Park on Sunday in Newcastle's first game since…
LIVE PERFORMANCE SEVENS When: Thursday, October 21 Where: Kala Sangam, 1 Forster Square, Bradford BD1 4TY What: An ensemble cast of UK-based Indian classical dancers and musicians will be sharing the stage in this triple bill show conceptualised and choreographed by award-winning Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE. www.kalasangam.org…
QUESTIONER: What role does sport play in community building or community harmony? Sadhguru: India is a country where we had 365 different festivals for 365 days of the year; that means the whole culture was in a state of celebration. Everything was a celebration. If today is ploughing day, it…
AFGHANISTAN'S junior female football team and their immediate families are set to relocate to Britain from Pakistan after recently escaping their homeland, the UK government said on Monday. "We are working to finalise visas to the Afghanistan women's football team and look forward to welcoming them to the UK shortly,"…
A British parliamentary report published Tuesday (12) said that the government's delay in locking down society when Covid-19 hit last year had cost lives and was "one of the most important public health failures" in the country's history. In a damning assessment, a cross-party group of MPs found that official…
THE Football Association (FA) has published its new three-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which will run until 2024. It will form an integral part of the governing body’s long-term commitment to use its influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination. A Game For All will…
THE England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday (7) that chairman Ian Watmore was stepping down with immediate effect, following criticism of the decision to cancel a tour of Pakistan. Watmore, 63, has reached a "mutual agreement" with the board to leave his role following the end of the…
LIVE PERFORMANCE DARBAR FESTIVAL 2021 When: Thursday, October 21-Sunday, October 24 Where: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS What: The annual music festival, now in its 16th year, returns following a digital edition in 2020, with more classical concerts and performances featuring acclaimed artists. Some of the concerts will be available…
RESHMA RUIA DISCUSSES HER NEW BOOK OF SHORT STORIES WHETHER it is novels, writing a collection of thought-provoking poetry or creating characters that make you look at life through a new lens, Reshma Ruia has a great gift with words. That impressive range has come together beautifully for her new…
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil hopes to boost the numbers of British Asians breaking into professional football after helping launch a development centre in Bradford. The United Kingdom has a South Asian population of more than three million people, which amounts to seven per cent of the population. Yet only…
SONY and Zee Entertainment will bid for Indian Premier League cricket rights this month as part of a merger between the two, reported the Financial Times quoting people familiar with the development. A bid for the 2023-2027 media rights for one of the world’s most valuable sports competitions would set…
Pakistan''s floundering football setup got a boost on Friday when former England star Michael Owen signed a three-year deal to become the ambassador of the Pakistan Football League, a private venture to be launched in the country. The owners of the private league, Global Soccer Ventures (GSV), announced the signing…
Vivek Ramaswamy accuses corporates of 'exploiting liberal causes for profit' ENTREPRENEUR turned author Vivek Ramaswamy has written a book, Woke, Inc.: Inside the Social Justice System, in which he has castigated corporate America for allegedly trying to make money by exploiting liberal and progressive causes. “Basically, being woke means obsessing…
Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri says he shared the best rapport with former captain Bhaichung Bhutia and striker Jeje Lalpekhlua on the field, thanks to their playing "combination" and "understanding". The 37-year-old Chhetri is set to appear in his fifth SAFF Championship and before its kick off, he took a…
Ajay Devgn and Priyamani starrer Maidaan was slated to release on 15th October 2021, but it has now been postponed to 2022. The movie will hit the big screens on 3rd June 2022. Devgn took to Twitter to make an announcement about it. He posted, “Maidaan, A story that will…
LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan has said that he needed protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week because of the colour of his skin and the god he worships. Khan, a practising Muslim and the son of a Pakistani bus driver, told the Labour party’s conference in Brighton that he…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out priority access at the pumps for key workers, insisting a fuel supply crisis to British petrol stations was improving, even as forecourts remained gridlocked with motorists desperate to fill up. In his first broadcast comments on the crisis that has seen the…
LABOUR MP and shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy evoked Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian independence struggle during her flagship speech at the party's annual conference in Brighton this week. Nandy is the daughter of Dipak Nandy, a Kolkata-born academic known for his work in race relations in the UK. Addressing…
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BIRTHDAY SPECIAL CELEBRATING THE ACCLAIMED ACTOR’S LIFE AND CAREER MASSIVELY popular movie star Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older this week and will celebrate his 39th birthday on September 28. One of the most bankable Bollywood stars working today, he has clocked up an impressive list of blockbuster hits and…
SONY's India unit will merge with ZEE Entertainment, the major local broadcaster said Wednesday (22), as the battle for eyeballs with international streaming services heats up. The merged entity -- which analysts say is likely to rival market leader Star and Disney India in terms of viewership and channel offerings…
ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate said the Football Association needs to recruit more women to work in the men's national team training set-up after he was put on the spot by his daughter. The England men's team currently have only two women among the 40 personnel who help prepare the squad…
ENGLISH RUGBY has got a first black chairman as Rugby Football Union appointed Tom Ilube to the most senior position. After his appointment, Ilube has got a "big and exciting vision" for rugby union over the next decade. Ilube, born in Surrey to an English mother and Nigerian father, started…
Members of Afghanistan's national girls' football team have fled across the border into Pakistan, officials said Wednesday, a month after the hardline Taliban swept back into power. The group of junior players and their coaches and families had tried to escape the country last month but a devastating bomb attack…
SPORT cannot use the excuse that racism is "a societal issue" when it comes to stars suffering social media abuse, a leading figure at a global strategic consultancy has told AFP. Radha Balani, a director at thinkBeyond, which focuses on utilising sport for social good, said social media companies merely…
BRITAIN's Queen has led celebrations after Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph. The 18-year-old qualifier made tennis history in New York on Saturday (11). Raducanu beat 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to become Britain's first women's Grand Slam singles champion since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977, and the…
Shehla Hasan has important task of attracting Indian investments into the region PORTUGUESE footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo joining Manchester United is not the only uplifting news coming out of the city. Perhaps less high-profile but possibly a lot more significant is Shehla Hasan’s appointment as the new executive director of…
FORMER Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand said on Thursday (9) there was a "disheartening" inevitability about the racist abuse directed at black England players after they missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were the victims of online attacks after failing to convert…
A football fan was handed a suspended jail term in Britain on Wednesday (8) for posting racist comments on social media blaming three black players for England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. Scott McCluskey, 43, from Runcorn, northwest England, singled out Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho in…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has his platter filled with multiple exciting projects, one of them being Maidaan wherein he plays a football coach and manager. Produced by Boney Kapoor in association with ZEE Studios, the film has faced a slew of setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic. As if that…
Three flags fluttering above the pavilion of London's Oval cricket ground neatly symbolised the interchangeable identities of Britain's ethnic minorities at the fourth Test between England and India on Thursday. A British Union Jack flew highest in the middle, flanked by England's Saint George's Cross and an Indian tricolour, as…
ENGLAND players were targeted with racial abuse by some Hungary supporters during World Cup qualifier in Budapest on Thursday (2), British broadcasters reported. ITV and Sky Sports said their pitchside reporters heard racist 'monkey chants' aimed at England forward Raheem Sterling and substitute Jude Bellingham. England players took the knee…
A new mural put up in Driffield depicting local notables was not intended to attract “negative publicity” after some slammed it for failing to depict BAME people. Driffield Town Council stated the mural, recently put up in Middle Road North, featured well-known local business owners as a tribute to those…
A MINOR soccer player of Indian origin was recently sent off the ground during a game in Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, for wearing a religious necklace. Shubh Patel, 12, a member of the Toowong Club based in Auchenflower near Brisbane, told Australia’s Channel Seven News that it is against the…
There is something about sports movies that are truly inspiring and heartwarming. On top of that, they provide great entertainment for sports enthusiasts who are not pleased enough with watching sports events during the weekends. The sports genre in movies has always been popular, but it seems like it grows…
The Indian Premier League on Tuesday (31) launched its campaign to expand the world's richest cricket tournament by seeking bids to run a new team. The IPL had said it would increase the tournament from eight to 10 teams for the 2022 season, but its tender announcement only put one…
by NADEEM BADSHAH FOOTBALL may not have come home but the success of the men's and women's England teams has led to a boom in the number of young south Asian female players, according to coaches. Since the 2019 Women's World Cup, rising stars have emerged including England youth international…
ZIDAN MIAH has created buzz among football fans in the south east Asian country by signing with Spanish top-flight side Rayo Vallecano. The 20-year-old became the first-ever footballer of Bangladeshi descent to join a La Liga club. After a two-month trial and impressing the Vallecas hierarchy, Miah on Saturday (28)…
August 27 is #PositiveTwitterDay - an annual, civic initiative to promote greater civility on social media. Moreover, it comes at an opportune moment, against the recent backdrop of racist abuses on Twitter and other platforms, directed most prominently at England’s black footballers. Positive Twitter Day asks Twitter users to leave…
THE potential of social media to spread toxicity has been back in the headlines this year, so how can we get the social media culture that we want? On Friday (27), Positive Twitter Day offers one small opportunity for all of us on social platforms to do something about that…
Hungarian football fans have been relying on the foci fogadások from the Mightytips, a site that provides reliable and trustworthy online sports betting predictions. Mightytips is not only into football, but it also covers other sports, and in this article, we explore the 2021 international Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup.…
HEALTHCARE leaders and politicians in Leeds believe a new anti-racism pledge is an acknowledgement that we still live in a “structurally racist” society, and that more needs to be done to remove barriers preventing black and minority ethnic (BAME) people from reaching positions of power. The Root Out Racism pledge,…
INSTAGRAM last Wednesday (11) announced new measures to curb abusive and racist content on the image-centric social network, following an onslaught of hateful comments directed at UK footballers after the Euro 2020 final. The Facebook-owned platform said that it would start using “stronger warnings” when people post potentially offensive comments,…
THERE are not enough south Asians starring in TV adverts, according to leading actors. They believe progress has been made in making commercials more diverse, but said it is too slow. Some broadcasters feel there are more Asian-origin people cast in mixed-race relationships in adverts, but racial stereotypes remain common. It comes…
AN A TO Z ABOUT THE LIFE AND EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF TELUGU FILM INDUSTRY’S DYNAMIC MEGASTAR MASSIVELY popular actor Chiranjeevi is one of India’s greatest ever movie stars and that is why there will be huge celebrations for his 66th birthday on August 22. The big screen icon turned politician…
LALIT Modi, the Indian cricket administrator who is sought for questioning in India over money-laundering allegations, is facing a legal challenge worth about £5 million in the high court in the UK. The 55-year-old, who is known to be the founder of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament,…
DERBY COUNTY has been made aware of reports of racist and homophobic comments made by their supporters during one of an away game at Peterborough United on Saturday . Punjabi Rams, a supporters' group highlighted the comments directed towards Derby winger Kamil Jozwiak and a Peterborough player. Derby lost the…
AS MILLIONS of Indians cheered their country’s sports stars performances at the recently concluded Olympics, some of the players and their families endured abuse because they were from lower castes and the so-called “untouchables”. India's hockey captain Rani Rampal last weekend criticised the "shameful" racist abuse of a team member's…
INSTAGRAM has announced new measures to curb abusive and racist content on the social media platform, following an onslaught of hateful comments directed at UK footballers after the Euro 2020 final. The Facebook-owned platform said it would start using "stronger warnings" when people post potentially offensive comments, and a new…
TWITTER removed more than 1,900 racist and abusive tweets targeting England’s black footballers in the wake of England's Euro 2020 final defeat, the social media giant said on Tuesday (10). Soon after England lost to Italy, footballers Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were racially abused online after…
MORE than three quarters of adults in the UK have now received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, latest data shows. Moreover, according to the data 60,000 deaths and 66,900 hospitalisations have been prevented by the vaccines. A total of 86,780,455 doses have been administered in the UK, with 47,091,889…
COVID-19 pandemic will be over next year in England, UK’s top scientists have claimed, adding that the worst in the UK is “almost over”, though a “difficult winter" is still expected this year. Professor Linda Bauld, Edinburgh University scientist, has said that “if we can get through” the winter,…
THE head of an organisation which promotes community relations said an event in which a police head took the knee promoted Kent as a tolerant place. It comes after a Freedom of Information request revealed over a hundred people wrote to Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner in response to the…
LAUREN PRICE has represented Wales in football, played handball at youth international level and is also a former world champion at kickboxing. Oh, and she also does taekwondo and once had a stint as a taxi driver. But the sporting allrounder topped all that on Sunday (8) at the Tokyo…
TO encourage more people to get their Covid jabs, leading figures of the nightlife industry – including venues Ministry of Sound and Heaven – have joined the vaccination drive. The industry will share vaccine messaging online and at their venues, along with Heaven hosting a vaccine event this Sunday (8),…
ELEVEN people have been arrested as police continue its hate crime investigation into social media messages sent after the Euro 2020 final. After the England football team's defeat in the final, UK Football Policing Unit received 600 reports of racist comments sent to the black players, out of which 207…
THE MAYOR of Crawley allegedly punched a cabbie “unconscious” in a road rage attack that has threatened his job. In a video widely shared on social media , Shahzad Abbas Malik, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, can be seen wrestling with the cabbie in the middle of…
JOHN LEWIS, One Stop Stores and The Body Shop are “named and shamed” among nearly 200 companies for breaking minimum wage laws after their bosses withheld over £2 million, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said on Thursday (5). Following investigations by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, a…
ASIAN campaigners have urged authorities to take action against racism within football, as their viral petition to ban perpetrators permanently from matches in England garnered more than one million signatures last month. Footballers Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were the targets of racial abuse and online trolling after…
Set goals: Goals are super important and no, I’m not just talking about when it comes to football! Setting goals will help you find your focus, measure your success, keep you motivated and hold you accountable. So, if there is something you want from life, figure out what it is…
IN the second video in the six-part series by FA during South Asian Heritage Month, Gareth Southgate said Asian communities should be better represented in football. The senior England football team manager appeared alongside Leicester's Hamza Choudhury and Manchester United starlet Zidane Iqbal. The Football Association launched the second phase…
AHEAD of the South Asian Heritage Month, England's senior football team manager Gareth Southgate featured alongside Swansea's Yan Dhanda and West Ham women's Maz Pacheco in FA video series. Southgate says clearer pathway is needed for south Asian talent to progress in the professional game, and adding that football must…
RISING star Akshara Haasan hasn’t let the giant shadows cast by her famous family stop her. The talented actress has delivered an interesting range of work since making a winning debut with high-profile 2015 Bollywood film Shamitabh. Having grown up around films, she is now looking forward to taking on more…
CONTENT CREATOR NIKUNJ LOTIA ON HIS AMAZING RISE CONTENT creators in India are becoming bigger than many frontline celebrities and most have inspiring stories of coming from obscurity to suddenly gaining millions of followers worldwide. Nikunj Lotia, also known as Nick from BeYouNick, has gone from making short prank videos…
A wave of solidarity swept the nation as England’s multi-racial football team made its way to the Euro 2020 final. While the team just fell short in the final against Italy - losing on penalties - this youthful band of brothers delivered the country’s best showing in a major men’s…
BRITAIN'S Tom Daley and Matty Lee edged out hot favourites China to win gold in the synchronised 10m platform diving at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday (26). Daley, 27, in what could be his final Olympics, wiped away tears on the podium as he finally added gold to the bronzes…
Family lead tributes to entrepreneur and inspiring community leader Alka, Ranna, Nisha and Miraj Patel: Our pappa accomplished tremendous things in various sectors – in industry, Hindu religion, community affairs both in the UK and in India, but at the same time, he was a loving and exciting family man.…
