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  • Muslim Jewish Forum marks anniversary

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    The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester, established in 2005, has just commemorated its 10’Th anniversary with a glittering dinner on Sunday 7 June 2015 hosted by Manchester Town Hall attended by many civic dignitaries….reports Asian Lite News The dinner had two keynote speakers. The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Ephraim Mirvis is the…

  • Ruhul gears up for Hason Raja

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    British Asian film maker Ruhul Amin is now busy with his new release Hason Raja starring Bollywood legend Mithun Chakraborti and music maestro Bappi Lahiri…reports Asian Lite News Ruhul, the director of  many documentaries and feature films for BBC and Channel 4 Television, earned critical acclaim through his powerful visions. The new movie revolves around a ruthless…

  • ‘ I Bow To You Waheguru’

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    Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second album – I Bow to You Waheguru. The album features contributions from  Talvin Singh as well as several notable Western and Indian classical performers including Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri/flute, Jyotsna Srikanth’s sinuous violin and Bernhard Schimpelsberger’s percussion…reports Asian Lite News Multi-talented singer-songwriter Manika Kaur returns with her second…

  • WHY WE SWEAT IT OUT

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    BY BIKRAM VOHRA Courtesy of a medical situation in Delhi I have spent the past few days with some very patient and dedicated doctors, most of them ex-army but with a great deal of ‘bedside manner’ (a commodity in short supply) and not dedicated to padding the bill but actually getting the patient well and out.…

  • Chinese shadow looms large over India

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    By Amitava Mukherjee  On June 6 the Dhaka Tribune, a respected and reliable Bangladeshi newspaper, carried a report which merits attention. According to it, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang would visit Bangladesh in September to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This was announced by A.K.M. Shameem Chowdury, the press secretary to…

  • Steps to stem corruption in the UK

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     New report reveals the lack of powers available to law enforcement agencies to stop corrupt money being laundered through the UK. Just seven corruption-related suspicious financial transactions acted on by UK last year….reports Asian Lite News Transparency International UK’s latest report,“Empowering the UK to recover corrupt assets” addresses the ongoing problem of corrupt wealth being…

  • ‘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…

  • Why Israel matters to India

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      Chaitanya Mallapur writes in Asian Lite on why Israel matters so much for India.    When Narendra Modi travels to Israel sometime later this year, he will be the first Indian prime minister to visit, formalising a relationship often conducted behind closed doors, through clandestine meetings and secret agreements. The announcement is already generating heat, with some criticising it,…

  • OVBI to host ‘Yoga beyond Mat ‘ hangout

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    As a precursor to International Yoga Day on the 21 June 2015, Overseas Volunteer for Better India  EU (UK, Germany and NL), will host its first ever public google hangout with Shri Dinesh Kashikar on the subject “Yoga beyond the mat, to nourish your body mind and spirit for a better well being”, reports Asian Lite, UK’s…

  • Sangeeta’s Vikraal launched in London

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    SOAS, London University, played host to a unique cultural event. Sangeeta Bahadur’s Vikraal, the second book of the Kaal Trilogy, was launched with an array of events – A review by Shaheena Khan, Author’s conversation with Seema Anand, Dramatised readings by the author with Tejinder Sharma and Abhinaya performance by Arunima Kumar….reports Asian Lite News Reminiscent of India in…

  • Why Nestle cant kill Maggi

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    Arvind Padmanabhan and Aparajita Gupta writes on why Nestle can’t and won’t forfeit Brand Maggi in Asian Lite, Britain’s leading Asian newspaper.  As Nestle braces to regain consumer trust over safety of its popular noodles, the jolt on its India operations will be severe, given the position “Brand Maggi” has enjoyed in its ecosystem, analysts said.…

  • We lost. What a Relief!

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    British Opposition Labour’s interim leader Harriet Harman said even people who supported Labour at the election were privately relieved afterwards that the party did not win power In an interview with The Independent, Ms Harman admitted the widespread doubts about the party’s leadership and economic credibility cost it dearly. She said Labour’s much-trumpeted 6m conversations with…

  • Mamata mutes herself in Dhaka

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    Ranjana Narayan writes in the Asian Lite, Britains top Asian newspaper on Mamata’s Dhaka visit. She went, she saw, she attended and returned. That in sum appears to have been the itinerary of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her trip to Dhaka. On her rests the hopes of an accord between the two nations…

  • NEWS N PICS – World NEWS

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    Asian Lite News provides a selection of news pictures from today’s world events – G7 summit in Germany and the battle at Roland Garros top the world news today      

  • Oh No! Qatar, Russia to taste the drubbings

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    Russia and Qatar could lose the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively if evidence emerges of bribery, leading Fifa official Domenico Scala has said….reports Asian Lite News Both Qatar and Russia deny wrongdoing in their bidding processes and Scala admits he has not seen evidence of corruption. Scala is the head of Fifa’s audit and compliance…

  • Modi to lead India on World Yoga Day

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    People from 193 countries will perform various ‘asanas’ (yogic postures) at different places across the globe with some 35,000 to 40,000 people who would lead the celebrations from Rajpath in New Delhi to mark the first International Yoga Day on June 21. A special report by Sushil Kumar on International Yoga Day Hundreds of thousands of health enthusiasts from…

  • Nestle entangled in a noodle mess

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    Asian Lite News releasing an anlyse by Arvind Padmanabhan and Aparajita Gupta on Switzerland-based Nestle’s Maggi woes in India – Why Nestle can’t and won’t forfeit Brand Maggi As Nestle braces to regain consumer trust over safety of its popular noodles, the jolt on its India operations will be severe, given the position “Brand Maggi”…

  • My name is Bond…James Bond

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    Asian Lite News’ Vikas Datta looks in to the predecessors of  James Bond Even before a flamboyant secret agent with a penchant for vodka martinis “shaken, not stirred” appeared, Britain was not left undefended against communist or other subversives, the nefarious designs of megalomaniac criminal masterminds or terrorists. Neither did it lack ability to settle…

  • India promotes Global Village at UN

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    India adds spiritual dimension to ‘Act East’ policy. India’s Permanent Representative Asoke Kumar Mukerji said at the International Day of Vesak celebration Friday that India “sought to use the ancient links forged by our common Buddhist heritage between different countries in Asia as part of our foreign policy outreach, seeing the world as one family, or…

  • Vaz faces sleaze probe for pushing Lalit Modi visa papers

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    Britain’s most senior Asian politician is facing a parliamentary enquiry for his alleged recommendation for Mr Lalit Modi, India’s controversial cricketing tycoon, the Sunday Times reported Keith Vaz, MP from Leicester East, personally wrote to Sarah Rapson, the director- general of UK visas and immigration, in an effort to expedite the case of Mr Modi, founder…

  • Add some years to your life!

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    Sitting or standing too long is hazardous for health…writes Nishant Arora The memo is out: when at work, stand for a minimum two hours if you want a healthier, longer life. If you can increase the standing time to four hours, it will do wonders with your otherwise sedentary desk life, claim fresh British health guidelines.…

  • New York Times Spoils Modi Party

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    Just when the Narendra Modi government was celebrating its first year in office on a note of simulated well being, Gardiner Harris, bureau chief of New York Times in New Delhi, spoilt the party by making a gloomy announcement: New Delhi, the capital of Modi’s dream nation, was unlivable and that Harris was leaving, with…

  • It’s Time For A New Strategy

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    Alon Ben-Meir writes in Asian Lite, Britain’s top Asian newspaper Given the impasse between Israel and the Palestinians in the peace negotiations, the formation of a new right-wing Israeli government will make it further difficult for the two sides to come to terms on their own to reach a peace agreement.  Leaving them to their…

  • Scent of a Samaritan

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    What prompts us to help others?….explores Asian Lite News Ever wondered why we often help others even without expecting anything in return? That could be thanks to simple biological mechanisms that have evolved to keep a group of individuals cohesive, says a new study. “We would not hesitate about helping an older person trying to…

  • UK seeks G7 help to tame graft

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    Cameron will tell his G7 counterparts that corruption is the arch-enemy of democracy and development…reports Asian Lite News. The prime minister will say: At international summits, leaders meet to talk about aid, economic growth and how to keep our people safe. But we just don’t talk enough about corruption. This has got to change. We have…

  • Teaching is a big headache!

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    Teachers suffer psychosomatic disorders such as exhaustion, fatigue, and headaches more frequently than other occupational groups, Germany-based research has found…reports Asian Lite News It is not an easy job! Researchers found teachers suffer psychosomatic disorders such as exhaustion, fatigue, and headaches more frequently than other occupational groups! The study by Klaus Scheuch, business manager at…

  • ‘Bhoomi Puja for Amaravathi

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    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu performs ‘bhoomi puja’ for new capital Amaravathi…reports Sekhar Vemuri Amid chanting of Vedic hymns, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday performed ‘bhoomi puja’ or ground breaking ceremony of the new state capital Amaravathi. As the clock struck 8.49 a.m., Naidu accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneswari and…

  • Osborne Returns – £3.5 bn cutz

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    This is just a test dose. Now more to come. The government is committed to clearing the deficit by 2018/19 without increasing income tax or VAT. The chancellor needs to find a further £30bn of savings over the next three years, including £12bn to come out of welfare spending and £13bn from cuts to government…

  • 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…

  • Dhruv Patel gets new post

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    Dhruv Patel elects new chief of Community & Children’s Services…. reports Asian Lite News The City of London Corporation has elected Dhruv Patel,31, as the Chairman of Community & Children’s Services. The Common Councillor has represented the Square Mile ward of Aldgate for the past two years. Born in the City and raised in east London,…

  • 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…

  • ‘Social media ruins relationships’

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    Many young and working couples are now getting hooked on to smartphones and tablets, even in the bedroom, and this is having a paralysing effect on their intimacy…writes  Nishant Arora. Dr Prakash Kothari, world famous sexologist, says digital intimacy has diluted the physical connection between couples Is sending ‘kisses’ on WhatsApp or posting intense love emojis on Facebook…

  • REVIEW: Dil Dhadakne Do

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    Troy Ribeiro reviews Zoya Akthar’s new film: “Dil Dhadakne Do” for Asian Lite News – Cast: Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Rahul Bose, Zarina Wahab and Parmeet Sethi,; Director: Zoya Akthar; Rating: ***/12 Narrated from Pluto, the omnipresent family dog’s point of view, “Dil Dhadakne Do” is a classic…

  • REVIEW: The Age of Adaline

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    Troy Ribeiro reviews “The Age of Adaline” for Asian Lite News – Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker, Amanda Crew and Lynda Boyd; Director: Lee Toland Krieger; Rating: ***1/2 “If I had your looks and energy, I’d fall in love tomorrow and if you don’t do it for yourself, at least,…

  • India, Lanka relations need a bottoms-up solution

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    The long-drawn fishermen problem between India and Sri Lanka – that has often threatened to spoil ties – needs a “bottoms-up solution rather than one imposed from above,” says Sri Lankan envoy, Sudharshan Seneviratne. The fishermen problem, that has recently seen some harsh language used by Sri Lankan Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera – with India…

  • ‘Kidney Priest’ on a mission in Britain

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    Father Davis Chirammel, who revolutionised the organ donation trends in India by donating a kidney to an ailing stranger, took his campaign to Britain with the support of NHS and Delete Blood Cancer…reports Asian Lite News Father Chiramel is a patron of UK charity Upahaar which promotes blood, organ and stem cell donation among South…

  • Britain gears up for Magna Carta@800

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    Britain is gearing up to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta – the Great Charter, the corner stone of democracy across the world…reports Asian Lite news The Magna Carta was the Charter of Liberties that King John granted at Runnymede on 15 June 1215 as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced.…

  • Immigrants arrive in container

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    Sixty-eight immigrants, including two pregnant women, have been found locked in a container at a port in Essex, BBC reported. They were discovered during routine checks by the Border Force at Harwich International Port at about 22:00 BST on Thursday. This is the second incident of immigrants using container to sneak into UK.  Last August, one…

  • INTERVIEW: Amitav Ghosh

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    Hailed as one of the most accomplished Indian writers, Amitav Ghosh was recently nominated for the Man Booker International Prize. In ‘Flood of Fire’ I feel like I have conquered a mountain, Mr Ghosh told Preetha Nair. Flood of Fire, the last in the Ibis trilogy, where history and fiction interweave and span the years leading…

  • Meera unveils ‘The House of Hidden Mothers’

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    Meera Syal unveils her new novel The House of Hidden Mothers at a star studded event at Soho’s Union Club. Amongst the guests were Syal’s husband and longtime collaborator Sanjeev Bhaskar, actorsRichard E Grant, Maureen Lipman, Adrian Lester, Kabir Bedi and Nitin Ganatra, author Anthony Horowitz, the High Commissioner of India His Excellency Ranjan Mathai, comedians Jo…

  • Aashni + Co presents ‘A Summer Affair’

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    The UK’s leading, high fashion concept store Aashni + Co  in London’s Notting Hill, presents must-have designers – Anushree Reddy, Rose Room Couture, and Amishi, taking place on Saturday 20th June, 11am – 6pm at Park Suite, The Dorchester, in London reports Asian Lite, leading and popular UK newspaper among British Asians. The unmissable exhibition/ trunk show will curate…

  • Leicester girl bags 2nd MA from Harvard

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    On May 26, Briton’s youngest doctoral student at Leicester University , Eugenie de Silva tweeted ‘’16 y/o with 2 Master’s degrees. Attending my Harvard University DCE grad ceremony on the 28th as Harvard’s youngest to receive a Master’s,’’reports Asian Lite, UK’s leading newspaper among British Asians. Eugenie is Briton’s youngest doctoral student graduated from Harvard…

  • 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…

  • Small dams, drought-resistant crops the solution

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      By Amitava Mukherjee The logjam over equitable distribution of the Teesta waters has arisen from a Bangladesh proposal of sharing the water available at Gazoldoba barrage in West Bengal on a 50:50 basis, reserving 20 percent of the overall river water for an environmental flow in order to keep the river in good health.…

  • DMK chief turns 92

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    Former chief minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi during his 92nd birthday celebrations in Chennai . Also seen DMK treasurer and his son M K Stalin.

  • Help for budding filmmakers in London

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    Film London is holding a series of events for filmmakers who want to take part in Microwave, a feature film fund supported by the BFI, BBC Films and Creative Skillset…reports Rekha Patel for Asian Lite News Microwave offers support, training and professional mentoring as well as production funding. The roadshows will take place across London, as well…

  • Police chief helps struggling youngsters

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    Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd allocates fund to empower the city’s  youngsters as a move to give them the best start in life…reports Kaliph Anaz for Asian Lite News Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has awarded 36 youth groups and organisations a slice of his Youth Aspiration Fund to work with thousands of…

  • 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,…

  • Snow White Kathakali

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    Snow White, Disney’s classic, will be recreated in a traditional Indian dance format – Kathakali….reports Kaliph Anaz for Asian Lite News Kathakali is Kerala’ very own dance drama. It is a wonderful combination of drama, dance, and music. The performer in elaborate costumes and boldly painted face enacts stories of Hindu mythology, through hand signs.…

  • Lord Sheikh seeks united front against radicalisation

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    Lord Sheikh, a Conservative peer in the British House of Lords, said the government should take initiative to provide more avenues to engage with the Muslim community, especially the younger generation…reports Asian Lite News “We feel that the government should do more to interact with the right people,”  Lord Sheikh said. “Look at the various…