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  • Asian drama to focus on radicalisation

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    This July will see the Belgrade Theatre turns a spotlight on radicalisation amongst young British Muslims with the premiere of a provocative new play by Asian Youth Theatre, ‘Somewhere To Belong’ at Coventry ….reports Asian Lite News This brand new collaboration between the Belgrade and Vamos Theatre Company, one of the U.K’s leading producers of masked theatre,…

  • Belgrade Theatre To put A Spotlight on Radicalization

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    This July will see the Belgrade Theatre shine a spotlight on radicalization amongst young British Muslims living in the UK today with the premiere of a provocative new play by Asian Youth Theatre, Somewhere To Belong….reports Asian Lite News. This brand new collaboration between the Belgrade and Vamos Theatre Company, one of the U.K’s leading…

  • LILY’s Fund-raising Reception in London

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    Charity LILY Against Human Trafficking held a fund-raising reception in London to support the girls of Nepal who are at risk of trafficking…reports Asian Lite News. The reception hosted by Lord Verjee at Thomas Goode W1 was successful in raising £65,000 for Nepal.  Attended by Sharmila Tagore, Mr G.P. Hinduja, Siobhan. McDonagh MP, Baroness Margaret Jay,…

  • Glastonbury 2015 to open on June 28

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    Stage is set for the UK’s biggest week in the music festival calendar where thousands and thousands of people turn up at Worthy Farm in Somerset…reports Asian Lite. The 2015 edition of the Glastonbury Festival starts on Wednesday June 24 and runs through until Sunday 28 June with some of the biggest stars in the world performing,…

  • Pt Ajoy Chakrabarty enthrals Mancunians

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    Padmasree Pandit Ajay Chakraborty one of the greatest male Indian classical voices of the 20- 21st Century regaled his audience at a soirée at the FUSE Roc Centre recently held in  Manchester ….reports Asian Lite News. The concert was organised by Nrityakunj, a dance & art organisation from Manchester, who once again produced a thoroughly…

  • Umrao Jaan in Barnet

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    Property tycoon HS Narula and his philanthropist wife Surina, opened their mansion in Barnet, for the Akademi Charity Gala held recently…reports Asian Lite News The guests were treated to a glimpse from the glorious mogul Lucknow. The story of the immortalized courtesan Umrao Jaan, was narrated by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa (played by ophthalmologist Dr…

  • Jonathan to get Desi version

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    Kala Sangam, the Bradford-based cultural organisation, will showcase Flights of Fantasy based on Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingstone Seagull on Saturday, 20th June at 7pm at Ganges Hall….reports Asian Lite News The world’s most famous seagull is getting a Desi version. Kala Sangam, the Bradford-based cultural organisation, will showcase Flights of Fantasy based on Richard Bach’s…

  • Summer Solstice festival returns to Leeds

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    South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) will host an unique Indian dance event at the fourth annual, SAA-uk Summer Solstice festival, which will be returning to Leeds on Saturday 20th June, reports Asian Lite , leading newspaper in UK among British Asians.    The all night long performance will bring together critically acclaimed Indian artists in a…

  • ‘SUN NEVER SETS ON YOGA’

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    UK Yogis will join world at 6.00 am on 13 June in a first-ever event to prove that the ‘ Sun Never Sets on Yoga,’ reports Asian Lite, leading and popular newspaper among British Asians in UK. The 13 June event ‘ Sun Never Sets On Yoga ‘event, organized by The Art of Living worldwide , will…

  • Bollywood thrills fans in Malaysia

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    By Natalia Ningthoujam  It was high on star power, Bollywood business and interactive sessions with global fans. The 16th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, which concluded after three days of entertainment and fun, saw a galaxy of stars regaling their umpteen fans in the Malaysian capital. With names like Hrithik…

  • INTERVIEW: Pianist Saleem Ashkar

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    Internationally acclaimed Palestinian-Israeli pianist Saleem Ashkar is the Artist in Residence of 2015 Harrogate International Festival.  He talks to Sheena Hastings for Asian Lite News HE was born in Nazareth, and his grandfather was a carpenter…Little Saleem Abboud Ashkar spent many happy hours learning to work with chunks of wood in that workshop in the…

  • Spriha’s ‘A Splash of Colours’ in London

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    Ace journalist Spriha Srivastava is revealing the fruits of her passion at an exhibition entitled ‘A Splash of Colours’ at Nehru Centre in London…writes Asian Lite News Spriha Srivastava, Senior Staff Writer, Money Management at Financial Times, will be exhibiting a range of photographs ranging from wildlife to landscapes and nature  at an exhibition entitled…

  • Mosaic Celebrates Achievements in MCR

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    Over 70 guests gathered in Manchester on June 3 ,2015 to celebrate a remarkable year for Mosaic in the North West, reports Asian Lite popular newspaper among British Asians in UK. Guests at the event, which took place at JMW Solicitors on Byrom Street, included business leaders and volunteer mentors who have supported Mosaic’s mentoring…

  • Bollywood glitz and biz in KL

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    By Natalia Ningthoujam  There will be the glitz, glamour and the business of Bollywood at the forthcoming edition of the three-day International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards from June 5. It promises to be “larger than life” with a focus on commercial opportunities between host country Malaysia and India. After travelling to London,…

  • A Summer Affair in London

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    Aashni + Co, UK’s leading, high fashion concept store, presents A Summer Affair on 20th June featuring the latest, must-have designers – Anushree Reddy, Rose Room Couture, Amishi…reports Rekha Patel for Asian Lite News Aashni + Co, the UK’s leading, Indian high fashion, multi-brand store, will be hosting an exclusive, summer season extravaganza, A Summer Affair,…

  • Jaya Row discourse in London

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    On  Friday 05 June 2015 at 06:30 pm Londoners will listen to one of the internationally renowned speakers on Indian philosophy Jaya Row at the Nehru Centre, reports Asian Lite , a leading and popular newspaper among British Asians in UK. Jaya row who is one of the most articulate and effective speakers on Vedanta, Indian…

  • Stage set for MCR Day parade

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    The city of Manchester is gearing up to celebrate Manchester Day which is taking place on Sunday June 14. This year’s theme, ‘Game On!,’ will transform the city into an animated playground of music, outdoor theatre and procession in celebration, leisure, play and Manchester’s place  in the global gaming world, reports Asian Lite , UK’s popular newspaper…

  • Cheshire to host UK’s biggest racing series

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    Cheshire’s  Oulton Park will host the 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on 6 & 7 the June….reports Asian Lite, Best newspaper for British Asians The 2015 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is heading to the north west this weekend (6/7 June) for rounds 10, 11 and 12 at Oulton Park in Cheshire. The…

  • 1933 ROLLS-ROYCE on sale at £90,000

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    Indian prince, Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji who played cricket for England and first commissioned the car Windovers-bodied 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca De Ville will be on sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, 20 June 2015 at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club Annual Concours & Rally, Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, reports Asian Lite, best newspaper…

  • Taylors run for a cause

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    A British-Asian from Oldham, Greater Manchester, raised £155 at the MCR 10k this year for the Christie cancer hospital. While his daughter Dr Nita Taylor and her husband Dr Arif Rahaman raised over £500 for dialysis unit at Dewsbury Hospital Yorkshire, reports Asian Lite , best newspaper for British Asians.  Manhar Taylor, father of 3…

  • Indian dance art collection for sale in London

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    Asian Lite, Britains largest Asian newspaper reports on the dance inspired art collection owned by The Anglo -Indian great niece of Abanindarnath Tagore the artist and creator of ‘Indian Society of Oriental Art’ and the first major exponent of swadeshi values in Indian art on sale in London.    A fascinating art collection from a couple…

  • Loveleena to sing today at Nehru Centre   

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    Renowned vocalist Loveleena Kumar who will be accompanied by Ustad Kiranpal on santoor and Hanif Khan on tabla and  Rakesh on Harmonium will enthral the audience today evening at 6.30 pm at the Nehru Centre in London. Loveleena Kumar is a student of late Ustad Munawar Ali Khan sahib of Patiala Gharana. She studied pure…

  • Sleeping Beauty Seeks Help

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    South Asian Arts UK launches fundraising campaign to bring Sleeping Beauty to life Yorkshire based arts charity, South Asian Arts UK (SAA-uk), is asking for help to unite East and West and bring a fairy-tale to life with an Indian inspired performance of Sleeping Beauty. SAA-uk is hoping to raise £5,000 in order to create…

  • Spring Festival of Mkts opens in Mcr

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    – The Spring Festival of Markets will run for 16 days having been relocated to New Cathedral Street from St Ann’s Square.  – The festival takes place from Friday 22 May to Thursday 7 June. The Spring Festival of Markets has now opened in Manchester city centre bringing a 16 day creative extravaganza to New Cathedral…

  • Sadhguru to address in London

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    Yogi Visionary and International Speaker, Sadhguru with his Isha Foundation in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recently delivered a talk at The Nehru Centre. Following this session Sadhguru will explore life’s deepest questions on Sunday 24th May; 2.30pm at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This encounter with Sadhguru will conclude at 4.30…

  • ‘Minimise Stress, Maximise Success’

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    The Vedanta Institute will present their latest seminar ‘Minimise Stress, Maximise Success’ at London’s May Fair Hotel on Thursday 25 June 2015, led by the pre-eminent philosopher, guru and author, Swami Parthasarathy. The seminar will focus on ways in which ancient Vedanta philosophies can be incorporated into current business and management practices. The seminar rests…

  • Kerala’s popular Kathakali in London

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    The highly experienced team of Kathakali artistes from Kerala will be in London to deliver an exciting performances. London’s prestigious Southbank Centre will host ‘Kathakali‘, a spectacular and ancient theatre show from South Indian state of Kerala, on  Saturday 23 May London’s prestigious Southbank Centre will host ‘Kathakali’, a spectacular and ancient theatre show from South…

  • Navia Natrajan at Nehru Centre today

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    Indian classical danseuse Navia Natrajan will perform at the Nehru Centre on Thursday 19th May at 6.30 pm. A classicalist through and through, Navia Natarajan, imbues her performances with the elements of theatre, conceptual movement and Yoga. She stays true to the path of the Margam – the prescribed order that Bharatanatyam follows – which…

  • UK’s first ever Muslim lifestyle exhibition

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      The UK is set to host the first-ever international exhibition on Muslim lifestyle looking at one of the world’s fastest growing segments worth trillions of pounds globally. The Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2015 will bring together a number of sectors under one platform in the biggest ever event of its kind at the Ricoh Arena…

  • Husain paintings on display in London

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    Works of India’s ‘Barefoot Picasso’ will be displayed at Grosvenor Vadehra in London   Grosvenor Vadehra in London to showcase M. F. Husain, Paintings and Drawings: Works from a Private Collection. The exhibition opens with a private reception on Friday May 22ndand runs until Tuesday June 9th. There is also another late night event at the Gallery on Friday 5th…

  • Indian students wins Intel awards for science

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    An Indian American student won the prestigious Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award, while nine students from across India won awards in various categories and five US students were awarded science trips to India at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (IISEF) in Pttsburgh. The IISEF honors the world’s most promising high school student scientists,…

  • Sonam Kapoor gets ready for Cannes

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    Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor, who is a regular at the Cannes International Film Festival red carpet since 2011, is pulling out all stops to make a stellar appearance as she celebrates her fifth outing at the fest this year. The L’Oréal Paris brand ambassador is ensuring all’s perfect before she heads to the French Riviera…

  • Iconic Jaguars Roar to mark 80th anniversary

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    Nine of Jaguar’s most decorated and iconic heritage cars will compete in the 2015 Mille Miglia as the brand celebrates its 80th anniversary. Fans lining the 1,000-mile loop in Italy will be treated to the sight of three C-types, three D-types, an XK120, an XK140 and a MK VII saloon, which will compete as part…

  • B4U ties up with beyond Bollywood the musical

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    B4U Music has announced that they are the official music partners for the brand new west-end musical ‘Beyond Bollywood’ making its UK Premiere at the London Palladium. Witness the colour, energy and sheer exuberance of Bollywood as a new musical explodes onto the West End stage this May direct from sell out performances in Mumbai. Beyond Bollywood…

  • London gears up for Jaipur Fest

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    The Jaipur Literature Festival travels to London for the second time with a creative caravan of writers and thinkers, poets and balladeers. Showcasing South Asia’s unique multilingual literary heritage, JLF at Southbank on May 16 & 17 is an intense two-day teaser of what has been declared the ‘greatest literary show on earth’. ‘JLF at Southbank’…

  • London Aquarium’s JAWsome Shark

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    The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is continuing their campaign to challenge misconceptions about sharks this May, with a mix of interactive talks, fun family activities including a JAWsome Shark workshop and an exhibition of beautifully carved miniature animal sculptures made from the aquarium’s discarded shark teeth. Throughout this month , guests can come face to…

  • The Bandit Queen” to premier in New York

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    “Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen”, a multi-media chamber opera by Shirish Korde, a Uganda born composer of Indian descent, is set for its world premier shows in New York City on June 26-27. With a libretto by playwright Anusree Roy and directed by Tom Diamond, the full-length, semi-staged shows will be performed at the Alvin…

  • London to host Indian Property Show

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    Olympia London to showcase the most stunning properties from India on 26th April 2015 from 11am till 8pm UK@’s prestigious event venue Olympia London (Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX) will showcase the most stunning properties from India on and 26th April 2015 from 11am till 8pm. The Indian Property Show is bringing a unique showcase of Indian properties to London. The two-day show…

  • Stars shine at AA&T premier

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    The much awaited British independent feature – Amar Akbar & Tony by director Atul Malhotra, premiered in London to a star-studded audience. Held at Cineworld Haymarket, in London’s West End, the premiere saw stars of stage and screen join the impressive cast line up which included; Rez Kempton (Amar), Martin Delaney (Tony), Karen David (Meera), Laura…

  • Bradford Honours Unsung  Heroines

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    Bradford’s unsung heroines were once again honoured for their contributions and achievements across public and home life at the fourth, annual Bradford Inspirational Women Awards (BIWA), which took place at Life Centre in Bradford .   The Inspirational Women Foundation hosts the Bradford Inspirational Women Awards each year, with a view to inspire and aspire future generations. This year’s award ceremony was once again…

  • ‘Blood’ marks Tamasha’s 25th Anniversary

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    Blood is the centerpiece production of Tamasha’s 25th anniversary year. BLOOD TOUR DATES  The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry 27 March – 11 April Box Office: 02476553053 www.belgrade.co.uk/ Set among a Midlands Pakistani community, Blood is 21st century urban love story. It is sparky, funny and heart-wrenchingly honest. A timely and contemporary story, this play cuts through political agendas and goes…

  • PIC GALLERY: Gandhi Statue in London

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    The fact that London, the capital of the then Imperial Power  he dis-engaged India from, raises a statue for him even as India has some of her people contemplate a temple for his assassin, shows that Gandhi’s work for truth in  freedom succeeds in the most unbelievable ways……..Gopalkrishna Gandhi  

  • ‘Half Naked Fakir’ Steals Limelight

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    British Prime Minister David Cameron led Britain to pay homage to India’s Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi…writes Kaliph Anaz   British Prime Minister David Cameron led Britain to pay homage to India’s Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. The prime minister was addressing the audience at Parliament Square during the unveiling of 9-feet tall Gandhi…

  • London Vaisakhi festival at City hall

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    The Mayor of London Boris Johnson unveiled a new look Vaisakhi Festival, which will enable a wider array of cultural activities to be presented. Following consultation with the Sikh community, the popular free event will take place on Saturday 11 April 2015 at City Hall and in The Scoop at More London, next to historic Tower Bridge. Vaisakhi is the most important day in the…

  • London Gears Up for Gandhi Statue Event

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    PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON: “Mahatma Gandhi is an inspiration. His approach of non-violence will resonate forever as a positive legacy — not just for the UK and India, but the world over. He was a man of great insight and many of his observations remain as fresh and relevant today as when he first made them –…

  • The ‘Women In Arts’ finale

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    South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) is bringing its year long ‘Women in Arts’ programme to a climactic end this weekend, with a performance in Leeds from one of the world’s leading Indian musicians, Roopa Panesar. In the classical world of Indian music, dance and arts it is typically men who are celebrated and rewarded for their…

  • Big B dedicate Dadasaheb Phalke’s mural

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      Megastar Amitabh Bachchan unveiled a 120×150 feet mural of Dadasaheb Phalke, revered as the father of Indian cinema, on the MTNL Building at Bandra Reclamation here . St+art Mumbai festival, an initiative by non-profit organisation St+art India Foundation, closed on a high with the unveiling of the filmmaker-screenwriter’s mural. “St+art India Foundation’s vision is…

  • DARA—story of Mughal Empire’s heirs

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    DARA, adapted by Tanya Ronder from Shahid Nadeem’s play, originally performed by Ajoka Theatre, Pakistan, opens in the Lyttelton Theatre on January 27, directed by Nadia Fall. The cast include: Esh Alladi, Nathalie Armin, Rudi Dharmalingam, Emilio Doorgasingh, Vincent Ebrahim, Mariam Haque, Indira Joshi, Scott Karim, Nicholas Khan, Ranjit Krishnamma, Anjli Mohindra, Simon Nagra, Ronak…

  • ? Kerala duck food festival to win tourists

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      Left opposition legislator Thomas Chandy will organise a ‘Duck food festival’ in Kerala’s Alappuzha district to instil confidence in tourists to have poultry products after the bird flu outbreak is fully under control and has been contained. The state government had directed people not to eat poultry product after the avian flu outbreak was…

  • Victoria Beckham bags fashion award

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    Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham and actress Emma Watson have been honoured for their excellent style sense at the 2014 British Fashion Awards. Victoria, who was escorted to the event Monday by husband David Beckham just two days after he was involved in a car crash, was presented with the Best Brand prize during a ceremony…