Asian Lite News Archive

Category: UK News

  • ‘Bend It like Beckham’ musical

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    By Asian Lite News Gurinder Chadha’s iconic feisty film on female football “Bend It Like Beckham” is ready to hit the British stage with loads of Bollywood styled songs and dances. The British film director of Sikh origin is truly upbeat and says ‘desis’ everywhere would be proud. Though the play opens in London May…

  • Rosetta comet mission in trouble

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    The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta mission created history  when its robotic probe Philae, landed on a comet, but the mission may already be in trouble, media reported . Ecstasy turned into worry when it emerged that the lander, which was supposed to use harpoons to tether itself to the comet’s surface, was unable to…

  • NRI banker made partner at Goldman Sachs

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    Kunal Shah, a 32-year-old Indian-origin banker, has become the youngest among 78 new partners named by investment bank Goldman Sachs. He is among five Indian-origin individuals named partners by the bank , media reported . Shah emerged as a markets trader based in London, and was promoted to managing director at the age of 27.…

  • I am the next PM: Ed Miliband

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    Ed Miliband “absolutely” sees a prime minister when he looks in the mirror in the morning reported BBC . In an interview with BBC political editor Nick Robinson, the Labour leader admitted his “mettle had been tested” by reports that some Labour figures thought he should step down. But he denied his leadership was a problem and…

  • Cameron to meet Modi at Brisbane

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    British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Modi this weekend at Brisbane in Australia A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister is set to have his first meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India at this weekend’s G20 summit in Brisbane.  “The Prime Minister was one of the first…

  • Philae lander makes comet landing

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      European robot probe Philae has made the first, historic landing on a comet, after descending from its mothership, a BBC report said Wednesday. The European Space Agency (ESA) moved closer to putting a robot on the surface of a comet Wednesday, as its Rosetta satellite released the Philae lander towards its destination. The lander,…

  • National Theatre to showcase Dara

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    ‘Dara at the National Theatre, London to run from 20 January until 4 April.  Tanya Ronder’s adaptation of Shahid Nadeem’s Dara spans the princes’ lives from cradle to grave. An intense domestic drama of global consequence – for India then and for our world now. The scene set in 1659 – Mughal India. The imperial court, a…

  • Lisa adds spice to UKTI Export Week

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    MANCHESTER RESTAURATEUR LISA TSE CHOSEN TO INSPIRE OTHERS IN GOVERNMENT EXPORT GUIDE Restaurateur and condiment business-woman included in Business is GREAT campaign’s new guide for first-time exporters, fronted by Kelly Hoppen Women-led business events nationwide for the first time in UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) Export Week. Export Week is organised by UK Trade & Investment…

  • Big Banks Slapped with £2 Billion In Fines

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    Five of the world’s biggest banks are to pay fines totalling £2 billion after regulators today lifted the lid on what looks to be the biggest scandal to hit the industry yet. The penalties from three bodies including the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) relate to the rigging of the £3 trillion-a-day foreign exchange markets,…

  • EU court rules against benefit tourists

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    Cameron claims victory as EU Court of Justice’s rules against benefit tourism  A new judgment issued today by the European Court of Justice has confirmed that migrants cannot move to another Member state solely to claim benefits and that the UK is fully able to impose the restrictions it wants on so-called benefits tourism. The…

  • Armistice Day observed

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    A two-minute silence was observed  all across Britain to mark the anniversary of the World War One armistice. A number of ceremonies will also take place to remember those who died during the war, BBC reported. Veterans and dignitaries will gather at the Tower of London, against a backdrop of an art installation featuring more…

  • Midfield ace Raj is Asian Football Star

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    Asian footballer Raj Vijayarajah has won the nationwide Search For An Asian Football Star competition. Central midfielder Raj, from Ilford, Essex, beat more than 500 young players to lift the SFAAFS Winner’s Cup – and a series of great prizes that could change his career in football. Raj said: “To win Search For An Asian…

  • Imam Pays tribute to soldiers

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    Imam Asim Hafiz OBE,  the first Muslim Chaplain of the British Army, has drafted the below comment piece for Remembrance Day today. In this week of remembrance, the thoughts of the nation turn to our Armed Forces and their families in gratitude for the service they have made for our country. It is because of the…

  • David Attenborough lobbies for new park

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    One of the world’s most famous naturalists, Sir David Attenborough is leading the charge for a new national park to be created in the Australian state of Victoria. Attenborough, along with Jane Goodall, a conservationist best known for her work with gorillas, has called upon Victoria’s state politicians to establish a Green Forest National Park…

  • Ed denies leadership crisis

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    Ed Miliband has denied his leadership of the Labour Party is in crisis and dismissed the suggestion he would have rather never won the job. The Labour leader has faced days of intense speculation about his future, with deep unrest among the ranks of backbench MPs and claims that some of his top team are…

  • Pay day lenders capped by FCA

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    A cap on the amount that payday lenders can charge their customers has been announced by the City regulator. Payday loan rates will be capped at 0.8% of the amount borrowed a day, Financial conduct authority FCA reports BBC. In total, no one will have to pay back more than twice what they borrowed, and…

  • If we are not playing we will never be coaching!

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    In the last 30 years the total Asian population of the United Kingdom has not produced 10 professional footballers never mind those with the ability to play at the highest level for the country of their birth at full level…writes YZ Patel Uruguay , Bosnia Herzegovina , Slovenia , Latvia , Jamaica , Northern Ireland…

  • RAF drones strike ISIS targets

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    The UK carried out its first drone attack on Islamic State militants in Iraq over the weekend, the Ministry of Defence has said. An RAF Reaper drone was involved in coalition missions near Baiji, the site of Iraq’s largest oil refinery reports BBC. The MoD said the drone “successfully attacked” militants who were laying improvised…

  • Tribute for Khudadad Khan in Pakistan

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    British High Commissioner Philip Barton with VC recipient Sepoy Khudadad Khan descendant, Abdul Ghafoor Chaudhary British High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr Philip Barton CMG OBE unveiled a plaque in honour of three soldiers from modern day Pakistan, who were awarded Victoria Crosses during the First World War.  The ceremony formed part of the UK Government’s…

  • Think Pink Cancer Ball in London

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    The anual event in support of cancer charities and hospital in India, Pakistan and in the UK EBH presents its annual, Think Pink Cancer Ball in aid of Cancer Research UK, Indian Cancer Society and Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, taking place on Saturday 29th November at Newland Manor, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4AD. The ‘Think Pink Ribbon’ themed charity ball will raise funds…

  • Stage Set for Curry Awards

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    Tenth Anniversary award ceremony pays homage to the unsung heroes behind the UK’s favourite dish   The UK’s favourite cuisine will once again be celebrated at the milestone, tenth-anniversary British Curry Awards onMonday 1st December 2014. The industry at large, foodies, celebrities, MP’s and dignitaries will collectively pay homage to the nation’s finest curry restaurants…

  • Hungry Horse Sparks Menu Debate

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    Nutritionist slams leading pub chain for its unethical menu A burger containing 1966 calories, 98 per cent of a woman’s Guideline Daily Amount, has been launched by pub-restaurant chain Hungry Horse, prompting a nutritionist to question the ethics of the family-friendly organisation. The Double Donut Burger, launched as part of a brand-new Hungry Horse menu…

  • Cara – most sought after British Model

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    Cara Delevingne is now the most sought after British model. According the accounts filed at the Companie House, the super model earns £6,500 every day (about £2.5 million annual). Last year, Delevingne worked with Chanel, Burberry, and DKNY. Most recently, she was announced as the new face of Topshop’s Christmas campaign. The London-born model has also…

  • BBC to expose Fake Sheikh on Monday

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    BBC will telecast The Fake Sheikh – Exposed on Monday at 8.30 in its Panorama slot as the undercover investigative journalist failed its legal bid to block the programme. Fake Sheikh’s lawyers sought a High Court injunction preventing the documentary from revealing his appearance. Mazhar earned the name Fake Sheikh after he exposed the hypocrisy of British elites…

  • Call to save the Poppy Field at Tower

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    Prime Minister David Cameron, London Mayor Boris Johnson among senior politicians joined the campaign to save the Poppy Field installed at Tower of London to honour the heroes of World War I. The art project, titled “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” brings 888,246 ceramic poppies to the property of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace…

  • Plot to stab British Queen foiled

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    The Sun newspaper reported that four men have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Queen The newspaper said the 88-year-old was to be assassinated over the weekend as she made an appearance at the Albert Hall in connection with the annual Remembrance weekend to celebrate the end of the First…

  • To wear or not to wear the poppy

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    We are seeing and will see the poppy on our screens big and small on the football grounds on the pitch and off the pitch on the streets everywhere we go somebody will be wearing a form of the poppy…writes YZ Patel To understand a symbol any symbol we first need to analyse it’s lineage…

  • Jaguar Launches Education Centre

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     Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest automotive employer, welcomed Dr. Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to open its cutting-edge Education Business Partnership Centre (EBPC). The Education Centre, located at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Advanced Manufacturing Centre, is bright and modern and uses cutting-edge technology following a £250,000 investment…

  • Bonhams Dominates Asian Art in London

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             A NEW WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A WORK BY JAPANESE ARTIST ZESHIN Bonhams six Asian Art sales in London this week produced a number of stunning results for Japanese and Chinese art, confirming the strength of this art market sector. The company’s sales total of £11.2m was well ahead of other auction…

  • Trench Brothers – Tributes to Fallen Heroes

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      HMDT Music’s Trench Brothers commemorates the achievements and contributions made by ethnic minority soldiers during the First World War. This is an education programme for primary schools, which incorporates a new music theatre work. Following research into unknown and known stories of West Indian and Indian troops, the piece will draw from their historical,…

  • Stage Set for Asian Wedding Awards

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    The long Awaited Nominations List For the Asian Wedding Awards 2014   AWE ASIAN WEDDING AWARDS unveiled the finalists for the 2nd Annual Asian Wedding Awards 2014, to take place on the 8th December 2014 at Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel.  The Awards celebrate the tireless devotion, creativity and inspiration of 1000’s of the Asian wedding…

  • Sajid Javid our Obama?

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    When you do research into the reasons why Obama is where he is and although Javid panders to the indigenous by simply his innoxious demeanour to race and religion where he proclaims sometimes to be of no faith, sometimes of all faiths being the same…writes YZ Patel Much has been written about our non practising…

  • I Want To See British-Asian PM: Cameron

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    David Cameron has said he hopes to see a British Asian become prime minister in his lifetime. Speaking at the GG2 awards, which celebrates Asian achievements, he added that there were “too few people from ethnic minorities in top positions” reported BBC Culture Secretary Sajid Javid was named the most influential Asian in the UK.…

  • Keth Vaz is Labour MP of the Year 2014

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    Leicester East MP Keith Vaz named Labour MP of the Year 2014 Mr Keith Vaz, Britain’s the longest-serving Asian MP, has been named as the Labour MP of the Year 2014. Speaker John Bercow MP announced the Patchwork Foundation MPs of the Year 2014 at Speakers House for those MPs who have represented and work well with underrepresented,…

  • Manchester gears up for Remembrance Sunday

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    Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner will join local people to remember the fallen this Remembrance Sunday. Tony Lloyd will join the Mayor of Bolton for the civic service and parade at Victoria Square in Bolton town centre and to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph. Tony said: “Remembrance Day is a time for communities across…

  • Enaam Races Ahead

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    14-year-old prodigy Enaam Ahmed  aiming high at world motor racing  This year saw the emerging of a UK sensation Britain’s next F1 protégé, EnaamAhmed who is tipped to be bigger and faster than Lewis Hamilton.  Enaam made history by doing the double ie The European and World Champion 2014  in the same year.  Enaam will…

  • Caroline Lucas is MP of the year

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    Caroline was awarded in recognition of her work with minority and deprived communities Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, has been named UK MP of the year. The prestigious award was announced at a ceremony in the Speaker’s House and presented by House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow MP. More than 90 MPs from across the country…

  • Banksy mural to be sold in US

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      A mural by the British graffiti artist Banksy will be sold at an art fair in the US. The mural was removed from the wall of an amusement arcade in the town of Folkestone in Kent. Art dealer Robin Barton said that the mural entitled “Art Buff”, which depicts an older woman staring at…

  • Tatas make a splash in London

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    The normally unstated Tata Group  hosted a spectacular reception, the first event of its kind, at London’s celebrated Science Museum. Over 700 heads of business, British members of parliament and Tata executives from across Europe came together to demonstrate the commitment and capabilities of Tata companies in Europe. It was a gentle and sophisticated reminder…

  • Manchester pays tribute to Hisroshima

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    Hiroshima’s trees sprout hope and peace in Manchester Today (5 November) is the 34th anniversary of Manchester becoming the world’s first nuclear free city, which placed it at the forefront of the campaign to abolish nuclear weapons. To mark the occasion the Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Sue Cooley has officially receive seedlings grown from…

  • Looking for next Hamilton!

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    The next Lewis Hamilton could be unearthed at Europe’s biggest motorsport show, Autosport International, through a new and unique competition for aspiring race drivers in conjunction with Formula Kart Stars, the only junior karting series backed by Formula One Management. The initiative is supported by Formula One Management and counts current points-leader and 2008 F1…

  • Jaguar looking for apprentices

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    Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s largest automotive apprenticeship provider,  launches its 2015 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.  The company, which has been rated Top Employer for School and College Leavers 2014 – 2015 by ‘All About School Leavers’, is looking for up to 200 new recruits to join the 620-strong group currently undertaking the scheme across its…

  • Asian biz forum gears up for gala event

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    Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB)  annual dinner and awards in Birmingham attract new business sponsors and a television favourite A well-known face on local television is to compere the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) annual dinner and awards on 29 November at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.  Suzanne Virdee, perhaps best known as the…

  • Algorithms to hit UK screens

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    ‘Poetic … stirring … visually arresting.’ – The Hollywood Reporter, US This Indian, Grierson-nominated documentary, which follows the moving, fascinating and soulful story of three visually impaired chess players over a three-year period, is currently only available to watch in the UK through ourscreen at Picturehouse Cinemas. British filmmaker Ian McDonald’s feature-length debut follows in the footsteps of…

  • Felt the Mumbai attack to the bone: KP

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    Former England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that when his side was touring India and the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack took place, they “felt it to the bone”. England were playing a One-Day International (ODI) against India in Cuttack Nov 26, the day the attacks started. The last two of the seven match ODI…

  • Britain to digitally repatriate Indian flora records

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    Records of India’s diverse flora that exist in museum archives in India and London are all set to get digitised and made available electronically in a unique knowledge repatriation venture. In a collaborative exercise between the Indian Museum, Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the University of Sussex in Britain, officials are exploring the possibility…

  • Jaguar Bags Best British Luxury Brand Award

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    India-based TATA owns Jaguar has been named the Best British Luxury Brand at the prestigious Walpole British Luxury Awards in London. The awards are run by Walpole – a unique alliance of 160 British luxury brands that work together to promote British quality, design, craftsmanship, innovation and service around the world. Jaguar Land Rover was…

  • SNP to derail Miliband dream

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    A survey predict a hung Parliament with Labour as the largest party – but short of 34 seats for majority. This is due to the recent dramatic growth in Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP). It will bag 38 seats – sufficient to deprive Labour of an effective governing majority. A new experimental UK-Elect forecasting method was used…

  • ALL ABOARD For Rolls-Royce Show

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    As Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is making final preparations for its first ever public exhibition, the Inside Rolls-Royce in London. Inside Rolls-Royce will run at London’s Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, just off the Kings Road from Thursday 13 November to Sunday 16 November. Entrance to the public is free-of-charge with doors open from 10:00am…

  • Indian envoy visits Reading

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    Indian Deputy High Commissioner Dr Virander Paul visits Reading, constituency of Alok Sharma MP Alok Sharma, the Member of Parliament for Reading West, hosted a meeting for local businesses and individuals with the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Dr Virander Paul. More than 40 people attended the Reading meeting, during which the…