The Asian Connect

17/09/2024

Top Stories for today

1. Teacher says laws are being ‘weaponised’ against minorities
Rishi Sunak
Suella Braverman MP

2. North East dentist completes Great North Run in memory of uncle
British Heart Foundation

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16/09/2024

Genesis Cinema hosts special screening of award winning film

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The highly anticipated screening of Girls Will Be Girls took place on Tuesday evening, drawing film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the general public to an unforgettable night of cinema and conversation.

16/09/2024

Tributes paid to Flintoff's Field of Dreams star following horrific crash
Lancashire Police
Penwortham Priory Academy

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Matt Eastham, headmaster at Penwortham Priory Academy, has paid tribute to Umar Mahmood, who died in hospital after a crash earlier this week.

13/09/2024

Little Hearts announces landmark 50th mission to happen later this month as the project nears 3,000 lifesaving operations
Muntada Aid

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Since its inception in April 2012, Little Hearts has been dedicated to providing free life-saving heart surgeries to children with congenital heart defects from underprivileged backgrounds, irrespective of gender, race, or religion.

06/09/2024

Former Burnley U19 defender joins Coppull United

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Muhammad Abdur Rahman has joined Coppull United as he looks to rebuild his career following health setbacks in the past year. Coppull play in West Lancashire league Premier division and Rahman said he was delighted to be playing again.

06/09/2024

Kahani Indian Street Food welcomes cast & Crew from Bollywood blockbuster
Ajay Devgn

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Kahani Indian Street Food Restaurant, the award-winning restaurant, recently hosted the cast & crew of a major Bollywood production in their Edinburgh branch.

05/09/2024

Four children arrested on suspicion of murdering an 80 year-old man
Leicestershire Police

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Four of five children who have been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 80-year-old man, named by police as Bhim Kohli, have been released without further action.

05/09/2024

Film Crew in Firth of Forth for Bollywood Blockbuster
Ajay Devgn

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The crew shot critical scenes for the movie in the waters of the Firth of Forth, just ahead of the celebrations to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge.

04/09/2024

Annual Award Ceremony to Honour the UK’s Top Asian Restaurants
ARTA Awards
Royal Lancaster London

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The anticipation is building as the shortlisted restaurants and takeaways have been unveiled for the Annual Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), the most prestigious celebration of Pan Asian cuisine in the UK. This year, the event will occur on Sunday, October 6th, at London’s Royal Lancaster.

04/09/2024

Retrieval of stranded astronauts delayed until 2025
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore travelled to the International Space Station (ISS) two months ago on a Boeing Starliner spacecraft that NASA has said would return to Earth “uncrewed.”

03/09/2024

Visa at Your Doorstep gains popularity among business and group travellers to India

Read more at: https://theasianconnect.com/visa-at-your-doorstep-vayd-gains-popularity-among-business-and-group-travellers-to-india/

03/09/2024

Head of Malhotra Group PLC appointed to historic role

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Mr Meenu Malhotra DL, the Chairman of Malhotra Group PLC, a leading company in the Northeast, has been bestowed with the prestigious title of Honorary Consul of India. This historic appointment, the first of its kind in the 75-year history of independent India, marks a significant milestone and unde...

22/08/2024

An open panel discussion will explore the unique challenges and recovery from substance use amongst South Asian women.
Manchester Museum
Manchester Metropolitan University

Read more at: https://theasianconnect.com/manchester-museum-to-host-izzat-south-asian-women-and-substance-use/

An open panel discussion on Wednesday, 11th September 2024, at the Manchester Museum will explore the unique challenges and recovery from substance use amongst South Asian women.

22/08/2024

Man sentenced to 15 years following horrific attack
Lancashire Police

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A “dangerous and cowardly bully” has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after stabbing a woman and a man in a “horrific attack” in Burnley.

21/08/2024

22nd Asian Achievers Awards celebrates South Asian excellence in the UK
Lyca Radio
Asia N Voice

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The prestigious 22nd Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most highly regarded celebration of South Asian success, is set to take place on September 20, 2024, at the illustrious Hilton Park Lane, London. These awards have recognised the outstanding contributions of the South Asian community across var...

21/08/2024

Youth cricket clubs and South Asian community join hands to host friendly match in Bradford to foster unity and inclusivity
Platform for Indian Democracy

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Amidst the recent unrest across the UK, the Platform for Indian Democracy, a leading British Indian community group, and Roshni UK, which empowers communities through art, sport and cultural initiatives, orchestrated a friendly cricket match and cultural event in Bradford. This event, celebrating So...

20/08/2024

Liverpool mosque event looks dispel misconceptions about Islam
Light Foundation

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A community came together to host a special event in Liverpool designed to help dispel misconceptions about Muslims and Islam.

20/08/2024

England stars urge kids to get playing in a new video ahead of a record year for kids' cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board
Ben Stokes

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England stars and school children have joined forces to urge more kids to pick up a bat and ball – showcasing all the ways in which people play cricket, whether in the back garden, at school, in the park, in the street, on the beach or at their local club.

19/08/2024

Praveen Kumar-Authentic Indian Cuisine. Curry Club Spices up with Investment from Maven CapitalPartners

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Perth-headquartered Praveen Kumar, a producer of premium, restaurant-quality Indian ready meals, has secured a £400,000 investment from the Investment Fund for Scotland (IFS), an Equity Finance fund managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven) and delivered by the British Business Bank.

19/08/2024

Twin brothers celebrate their birthday and impressive A-level results on the same day

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Nelson and Colne College pupils Moneeb Mohammed achieved an A*, A, and A in psychology, law and sociology and is now heading to The University of Manchester to study law with ambitions of becoming a judge or solicitor, inspired by his older brother, who already works in the legal world.

19/08/2024

TB Promotions recently hosted Unleashed in Sheffield
FITE

Read more at: https://theasianconnect.com/tb-productions-set-to-host-unleashed-in-sheffield-this-weekend/

16/08/2024

Manchester accountancy firms announces plans for expansion into South Asia
TR Forensic Accountants

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A Northern-based accountancy firm has announced it is expanding its operations into South Asia with a significant recruitment drive to create a new financial division.

16/08/2024

South Asian man recognised for bravery after Leicester Square attack
ABC Australia

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Abdullah, a security guard at TWG Tea shop, helped disarm an alleged knife attacker in Leicester Square and is now being recognised for his bravery at the Pakistan High Commission in London.

15/08/2024

Bradford Independent Group have released a statement calling for measures that will ensure safety for Muslim communities.
Bradford Council

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Bradford Independent Group have released a statement calling for measures that will ensure safety for Muslim communities.

15/08/2024

The Roshni Women's Group has raised nearly £2,000 for the Human Relief Foundation Palestine Emergency Appeal

Read more at: https://theasianconnect.com/womens-group-raises-2000-for-yorkshire-based-international-humanitarian-charity/

The Roshni Women’s Group (TRWG) has raised nearly £2,000 for the Human Relief Foundation’s Palestine Emergency Appeal through recent learning workshops and children’s activities at its education centre.

14/08/2024

Anger outbreaks as racist graffiti spotted at park in Glasgow
Cllr Anthony Carroll - Green Councillor for Dennistoun Ward

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Racist graffiti has appeared in a park in Glasgow, sparking “anger” and “disgust” among the community. The graffiti was spotted in a BBQ and picnic area of Pollok Park playing fields and appeared to be from supporters of the Scottish Defence League (SDL)

14/08/2024

Vue celebrate Indian Independence Day with a selection of South Asian titles

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To celebrate Indian Independence Day, Vue will showcase a selection of South Asian films on Thursday, August 15th. Six movies were specifically released for this occasion.

13/08/2024

Indian telecoms giant Bharti to take 24.5% stake in BT

Read more at: https://theasianconnect.com/indian-telecoms-giant-bharti-to-take-24-5-stake-in-bt/

Indian conglomerate Bharti Global is poised to become a 24.5% shareholder in BT, buying French media giant Altice’s stake in the firm,.

19/06/2024

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19/06/2024

New LLG President pledges to revolutionise the local government legal Landscape
LLG Legal Talent

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In an historic move across the local government legal landscape, Aneeka Muneer (pictured above), Head of Litigation and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Calderdale Council, takes on her national appointment as the President of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG).