Videos
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Britain’s Gentle Giant Dares Asian Fayalwans
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Eddie Hall, UK’s strongest man, is challenges Asian fayalwans (strongman) to test their might in Britain or in their home turf. British-Asian millionaire businessman Mo Chaudhry offers cash prize for the winner…writes Kaliph Anaz Eddie Hall, UK’s strongest man, is challenges Asian fayalwans (strongman) to test their might in Britain or in their home turf. Mo…
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Solar Impulse begins epic journey
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A world record-breaking attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered plane has got under way from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft – called Solar Impulse-2 – took off from the capital of Emirate, heading east to Muscat in Oman. Over the next five months, it will skip from continent to…
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#RuckSackChallenge
For the oncoming winter and all that it entails, the Islamic charity Muslim Aid has initiated #RuckSackChallenge to assist people who sleep and live rough on the streets…writes YZ Patel Volunteers all over England are wanted to fill and distribute a rucksack with essential items such as gloves, hats, sleeping bag, fleece, socks, books, tooth paste and easy to open tinned…
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Ria Rocks Debenhams
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Recently, The Rock shopping complex at Bury, Manchester, witnessed a unique cultural experiment. The frontage of Debenhams at The Rock became a colourful music box of eastern delights. Featuring the beautiful Dance Choreography of Ria Meera Munshi, owner of Multi-Award Winning & Guinness World Record Breaking Dance Academy: Ri Ri’s Dance Academy, based in Manchester.…
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BBC goes Bolly Way
Despite the exit of Suntera, BBC is promoting the its Strictly Come Dancing on a big way – in Bollywood style – to attract the British-Asian audience. The Strictly dancers join Bollywood dancers Bolly Flex to open Strictly’s Around the World Week.
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London schools to attend Kochi Biennale
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale in Kerala has become a major topic for this year’s prestigious Chevening Clore Leadership Programme for professionals in the art world. Kochi will host the works of nearly 95 artists from about 30 countries at the second edition of the 108-day Biennale which will begin Dec 12. Students from the art school…
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Story of a girl with SEVEN mothers-in-law
Zee TV has unveiled Satrangi Sasural, a show centers around Aarushi who marries Vihaan Narmada Vatsal, a man raised by not one, but seven very strong and independent mothers! Starting December 4, every Monday to Friday at 10 PM on Zee TV, join Aarushi on her journey of deftly managing the expectations of her seven mothers-in-law, who only have Vihaan’s best interests at…
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REVIEW: Chaar Sahibzaade
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Asha Singh reviews the much acclaimed movie Chaar Sahibzaade A worldly man once said to me “the Sikhs have a great historical story, they just don’t know how to tell it”…. Until now. Is this the beginning of showcasing to the world the struggle that Sikhs have faced to become one of the five major religions…
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DDLJ: 1000 Weeks of Timeless Romance
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Yash Raj Films will unveil a series of activities to commemorate the completion of 1000 Weeks of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’s (endearingly referred to as DDLJ) Uninterrupted Run at the Box Office. The film released on 20th October 1995 and ever since has been playing out in the iconic Maratha Mandir, making it the longest running film in the history…
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London gears up for car show
ExCeL in Docklands will be the venue for the inaugural London Classic Car Show (8-11 January, 2015) where Jaguar, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Pagini are just some of the top marques that will be represented by the dealers. The cream of the UK’s specialist dealers have embraced the long awaited arrival of a premium classic…
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Taj Khazana to unveil new collections
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Luxury lifestyle boutique Taj Khazana at St. James’ Court, Taj Hotel, London is introducing four exclusive new collections by fashion designers Urvashi Kaur, Neishaa Gharat’s House of Gharats, Tomomi Yamamoto as well as a range of fragrances from Pell Wall this month. This includes a signature St. James’ Court scent inspired by the history and…
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PROMO- Telugu movie Dega
Dega is a 2014 bilingual thriller film produced and directed by Kumar Taurani. The film stars Taurani’s son Sujiv and Erica Fernandes in the lead roles, while Pragya Jaiswal, Sai Vishal and Manobala appear in other pivotal roles
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Finally Anushka spills the beans
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The young Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma revealing her special relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli
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PROMO: Yamaleela 2 to hit theatres on Nov 28
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Yamaleela 2 is an upcoming 2014 Telugu fantasy drama film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Dr. K.V. Satish, Diah Nicholas, Mohan Babu and Brahmanandam in the lead roles. The film is going to be released in over 500 screens on 28 th November 2014
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The True Face of NHS – Must Watch Video
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A documentary film on NHS sell off by Peter Bach. Corporate interests rather than patient care is driving reform in today’s NHS and will divert money away from YOU. And the media are failing to tell you this. Peter Bach’s Comment: This film is radical. With over a dozen NHS insiders as my witnesses, I…
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‘Bend It like Beckham’ musical
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…
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Call to save the Poppy Field at Tower
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…
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Trench Brothers – Tributes to Fallen Heroes
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,…
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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,…
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Caroline Lucas is MP of the year
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…
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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…
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CHINA FASHION WEEK- PICS
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Models Wang Min (L), Chen Juanhong (R) and designer Qi Gang express gratitude to audience during China Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China
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Akki starrer The Shaukeens
They say that the best things come to those who wait, and in the new comedy film The Shaukeens, which releases on 7th November 2014, three men in the twlight of their lives embark on a roller-coaster adventure of fun and frivolity, ensuring that their lives will never be the same again. A remake of…
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London Intl. Arts Fest Gathers Momentum
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The London International Arts Festival (LIAF) had a successful start on 26th October. The second week of the festival features an interesting band, Sunday Driver at the Brunel Museum on 29th October at 7.30pm, dont miss them! Curated by the South indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, 2014’s five day line up spotlights the capital’s best up…
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PROMO: ROAR Arrives into UK
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Ground-breaking cinematic feast by Kamal Sadanah and Abis Rizvi, set in Bengal’s beautiful and forbidding Sundarbans National Park pits man against majestic and mythical beast With its lush mangrove forests and endless square miles of mudflats, wetlands and tidal waterways, the Sundarbans National Park of West Bengal has long been fascinating and forbidding at once, not least…
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PROMO: Telugu movie Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Chiranjeevi released the music of “Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham” in the presence of Ram Charan Teja and Allu Arjun.”Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham” is the second movie Chiranjeevi’s nephew Sai Dharam Tej, who made his acting debut through the movie Ray. Sai will be seen romancing Regina Cassandra, who is the lead actress in the film, which…
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London Honours Sikh Icons
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The World’s Richest Sikh, Malvinder Mohan Singh, wins Businessman Award at Fifth Annual World Sikh Awards London saw the fifth annual The Sikh Awards take place at the Plaza Hotel Westminster Bridge. Among the prestigious winners were Pardeep Singh Bahra, a rising young fashion entrepreneur and the face of international brand Samsung’s 2014 Alpha Smart Phone…
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Now a musical tribute to Malala
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World premiere of choral work inspired by Malala in London on 28th October Malala: A Child of Our Time – Tuesday 28 October 2014, 7.30pm | Barbican, London Now a musical tribute to Malala A new choral work inspired by Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot in the…
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Kalasangam Presents Salaam
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Kalasangam, Bradford, presents, a beautifully crafted intricate dialogue of Kathak dance and live music inspired by the works of 13th Century Sufi Saint and musicologist Hazrat Amir Khusro.Saturday 18th October 2014 @ 7pm, Ganges Hall, Kala Sangam Kathak is an exhilarating dance experience: an astounding display of precise footwork, eloquent gesture, rapid turns and intricate, heart-pounding rhythms.…
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London International Arts Festival
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London’s Winter Rhapsody – Dhruv Art’s LIAF festival is back with an eclectic buzz The London International Arts Festival celebrates the rich diversity of world music, through the lens of complex Indian classical forms. From South Indian Classical dance, in form of ballet, created with London based dancers, to the top saxaphonist of India who…
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Modi Magic at Madison Square
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Will deliver on promises, build India of your dreams: Modi to Indians abroad Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected with thousands of cheering Indian diaspora at Madison Square Garden Sunday, promising them he would deliver on the electoral promise of a resurgent India and urged them to join in the mass movement to work for…
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NAMASTE! Modi wows youth in Central Park
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Arul Louis reports that Modi wows 65,000 youth in Central Park, with message of sanitation, peace Who would have thought of Narenda Modi as a rock star? But Saturday evening, the Indian Prime Minister shared the stage with top music stars like JayZ, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Sting and Alicia Keys and himself received rockstar treatment…
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STILLS: Govindudu Andarivadele
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Govindudu Andarivadele is a forthcoming Telugu family drama film directed by Krishna Vamsi and produced by Bandla Ganesh on Parameswara Art Productions banner. It stars Ram Charan, Srikanth, Kajal Aggarwal and Kamalinee Mukherjee in the lead roles while Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Rahman and Adarsh Balakrishna play important roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music for…
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Hrithik Supports Mountain Bike Race
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HRX, a brand established by superstar Hrithik Roshan along with his management agency Exceed Entertainment, recently an exciting, industry-first partnership with the tenth annual mountain bike race MTB Himalaya Challenge 2014, beginning on the 26th September. The partnership between HRX and the MTB Himalaya Challenge 2014 will bring together both brands’ vision for sporting excellence, promoting a healthy lifestyle, the sustainability…
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DiCaprio at UN Summit
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Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio addresses the UN Climate Summit in New York. He said: “I play fictitious characters often solving fictitious problems. I believe that mankind has looked at climate change in that same way. As if pretending that climate change wasn’t real would somehow make it go away, but I think we all know better than…
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Indika! – A Musical Dance Spectacular
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Kala Sangam, in association with Siri Productions, presenting another Musical Dance Spectacular – Indika! Indika is a breath-taking odyssey that brings to life, the story of one land. Featuring vibrant classical choreography to a hauntingly beautiful score, this joyous production brings together on stage, a whirlpool of colors and a abundance of energy. An international…
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Young British Muslims Rap ISIS
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Young British Muslims, have come together to launch a social media campaign against ISIS using #notinmyname, to register their revulsion and rejection of the terrorist group’s actions which they claim are in the name of Islam. The campaign, which gives a voice to young Muslims united against the rhetoric of hate and extremism propagated by…
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Study Tour in the UK- Desi Style
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Smells fishy! Tiger prawns star in Goa legislators’ study report On a study tour to soak in the grandeur of the British Grand Prix, guess what caught the fancy of Goa’s lawmakers so much so that it featured prominently in their report to the government? Tiger prawns. Going by the report submitted by three ruling…
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Thief’s trousers fall down during robbery
A bungling thief exposed part of his face and his underwear during a robbery at a newsagents in Manchester. It happened during an armed robbery at the Naran Newsagents on Barlow Road in Levenshulme at about 11.45am on 6 September 2014. The armed robber burst into the store wearing some kind of fancy dress or Halloween-type…
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Sundar movie ready for release
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Aranmanai is an upcoming Tamil horror comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film features an ensemble cast including Sundar C, Vinay Rai, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Andrea Jeremiah, Lakshmi Rai, Nithin Sathya, Kovai Sarala and Manobala
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Kamal introduces Jayaram son
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Oru Pakka Kathai’ will mark the debut of Kalidas, the son of veteran actor Jayaram. Thespian Kamal Hassan introduced theyoung actor at a Muhurt. The director had watched a mimicry performance of Kalidas in a recent award function has impressed Balaji and he has cast the young talent reportedly in the lead role.
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REVIEW: Mary Kom
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Subhash K. Jha says Mary Kom is a motivational masterpiece Film: “Mary Kom”; Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Darshan Kumar, Zachary Coffin, Robin Das, Shakti Singh; Director: Omung Kumar; Rating: ***** It’s that life-defining moment when a character on screen transforms totally into a real life personality. We’ve seen Seema Biswas, Ben Kingsley and Farhan Akhtar metamorphose…
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INTERVIEW: Parineeti Chopra
Not doing anything startlingly glamorous: Parineeti told Subhash K. Jha Bollywood’s favourite girl-next-door Parineeti Chopra says she will wear a bikini only when she is in the right shape, but not right now. Yash Raj Films is known for presenting their heroines in the most glamorous avatar on the screen. However, the 25-year-old, who has done…
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Rahul ridicules Modi’s Drum Spirit
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Congress leader said Modi is playing drums in Japan, people battling problems here Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was playing the drums in Japan while people in India were battling power cuts, price rise and lack of roads and water supply. “The prime minister…
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World’s 1st ‘Green’ temple
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Acharya Swamishree Maharaj presides over the opening ceremonies of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir at Kingsbury in London. The ornate £20m temple will be the world’s first ‘eco-temple’ featuring solar panels on the roof and a rainwater harvesting system. The new mandir combines traditional Indian architecture and carvings with “green” technology, and is funded entirely by the…
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Boy with big hands baffles docs
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The Barcroft TV aired a footage on Kaleem Khan, 8, who has huge palms weighing more than 12 kg. The rare condition makes his daily tasks such as eating, wearing clothes, tying shoelaces and playing really difficult . Kaleem was born with hands twice the size of an average baby, and his palms now measure 13…
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India’s young stars shine at Wimbledon
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INDIA’S FINEST YOUNG PLAYERS BATTLE IT AT WIMBLEDON WITH NEXT GENERATION OF UK TENNIS STARS Today marked the start of the thirteenth HSBC Road to Wimbledon National Finals which saw 148 junior players competing on the famous lawns of the All England Club. This year also marks the first time in the tournament’s history where…
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Beloved Robin Williams Leaves Us
Well-known actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday. The apparent cause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities said. According to his publicist, Williams, 63, had been battling severe depression and spent time in rehab as recently as July. Police said that Williams was found unconscious around noon in his home in Tiburon, California,…