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RAHAT RETURNS: THE VOICE FROM HEAVEN ARRIVES IN LEEDS See page 4

Hitting the right notes

Meet the brothers bringing Sufi music to Bradford

See pages 67 & 68

ISLAMIC ECONOMICS: NO MUSLIM COUNTRY IN TOP 25 LIST See page 8 OM PURI: ON FOOD, HELEN MIRREN AND ‘THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY’ See pages 67 & 68

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TALENTED: (l-r) Brothers: Sulayman, Hassan and Salamet Husayn have all been learning music since they were in primary school and are skilled in a number of instruments

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

A family in Bradford is certainly making quite the noise on the music scene as three brothers show they have what it takes to perform at the highest level.

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‘Most Wanted’ international tax criminals back in the UK

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A group of the UK’s top tax fugitives have been brought back to the UK to face justice following a global HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) initiative.

Of the ‘Most Wanted’ fugitives who fled abroad before or during their trial, five have been brought back to the UK in the past year to serve their prison terms.

Building on this success, HMRC published more photos of Britain’s Most Wanted tax fugitives, including Ahmed Salim Khezri from Illminster, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, and asking for the public to play their part in helping to track these criminals down.

Khezri, an Iranian national, is wanted in connection with a huge cigarette smuggling conspiracy.

He was part of an organised crime group that stood trial at Manchester Crown Court, found guilty in his absence and sentenced to a six year jail term in April 2014. His part in the fraud is estimated at over £2.2 million.

Jennie Granger, HMRC’s Director General of Enforcement and Compliance, said: “Tax fraudsters line their pockets at the UK’s expense.

“The individuals on our Most

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Wanted list have been charged but fled the country to avoid justice, so it’s excellent news for all honest taxpayers that five fugitives on last year’s list have now been brought back to face the consequences. This is down to the determination of our people with the help and support of the general public.

“We would like to thank the public for that help, and ask them to look at the 2014 list and help us to bring back the rest.

“These fugitives were involved in frauds that have collectively cost the UK over £844 million but the success of our campaign means those on the run should know that HMRC will relentlessly pursue them.”

In the two years since HMRC first published the images of its top tax fraud absconders, three million public viewings have resulted directly in the capture of some of the fugitives.

In addition, HMRC now knows where 16 of the Most Wanted fugitives are. Where legally possible, HMRC will seek extraditions with the help of the Crown Prosecution Service and other partners, both in the UK and overseas to ensure as many are brought back to the UK as possible.

WANTED: HMRC state that Ahmed Salim Khezri’s fraud is estimated at over £2.2 million

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Primary school teacher strangled to death A woman who was found critically injured at her Stockport home has sadly died.

At around 1.50am on Monday 18th August 2014, police were called to Longford Road West, in north Reddish, following reports a 35-yearold woman had been attacked.

Officers attended and the woman, now formally identified as Ruckshana Miah, was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

A Home Office post mortem concluded her death was as a result of compression on the neck.

Abdul Kashem Miah, 36, of Florist Street, Shaw Heath, appeared at Stockport Magistrates Court and was charged with attempted murder. He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square on 10th September 2014.

Detective Chief Inspector Howard Millington, said: “Sadly Ruckshana's injuries proved fatal and a murder investigation is now underway.

“Her family are clearly devastated and we would ask they be given time and space to grieve and come to terms with her tragic death.

“Ruckshana was a mother to two young children, who now face having

to grow up and live the rest of their lives without her, and that is simply heartbreaking.”

In a statement her family, said: “Ruckshana was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, aunty, cousin and friend that will be greatly missed by us all.”

Des Howlett, Head Teacher of Broadoak Primary School where Rukshana worked, said: “Rukshana Miah was a wonderful and talented teacher at Broadoak Primary School in Ashton who touched the lives of everyone she met.

“Rukshana was the heart of the school, an outstanding teacher who was devoted to the success of the children that she taught.

“She always wanted to be the best and for her children to be the best and her belief that anything was possible if you work hard enough had an impact on everyone she met.

“Ruk was full of life and passion for the children that she taught and friends that she made. That same wonderful smile greeted every challenge, every child and every joke alike and her many friends knew that their friendships were firm and valuable.

“She made us laugh and will continue to do so as we share memories and remember her jokes.

We were and always will be extremely proud of having Rukshana as a teacher at our school and as a friend.

“She was a natural teacher and a great friend and colleague. We are all very proud to have known her.

“Ruk herself would always say that her greatest achievement was her children and her love and pride for them shone through every day. She was a fantastic mother who knew that time was precious and so was always doing something with them or taking them to places.

“They were her life and made her laugh whether she liked it or not. She brought them up to be respectful and polite but they have Ruk’s own wonderful cheekiness and sense of fun. They will continue to be a credit to her.

“Her loss is absolutely devastating.

Ruk was the best of us and will always be remembered.

Our thoughts are with Ruk’s children and family at this terrible time. Broadoak will be a sadder place without her, we have lost one of the best.”

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CHAMPIONS: Last year’s Curry Capital winning team celebrate retaining the crown for Bradford for the third year in a row, pictured (l-r front) Akbars’ Shabir Hussain; Kiplings’ Mohammed Rafiq, Shimla Spice’s Faisal Hussain; and Seabrook Crisps’ Kevin Butterworth

City looks to retain

‘Curry Crown’

By Ashley Grint ashley@asianexpress.co.uk

For the past three years there has undoubtedly been only one place in the country which deserves to call itself the Curry Capital of Britain - Bradford.

With an array of restaurants serving up the finest dishes to curry lovers nationwide, the city has earned itself a valued reputation as a dining hot spot.

And now, with the 12th annual Curry Capital competition underway, 20 teams, made up of four restaurants each, will once again compete for the top prize.

Bradford council is already actively promoting the city, but face tough competition from the likes of Leicester, Birmingham, Cardiff, parts of London and even relative newcomer Brighton.

Glasgow, who hold four titles, the same number as Bradford, will be side-lined this year due to their hosting of the Commonwealth Games giving the Yorkshire city a further incentive to win this year.

Peter Grove, organiser of Curry Capital of Britain for National Curry Week in October, said this year’s competition is likely to be the toughest yet.

Bradford aiming for unprecedented four in a row “The voting public really seem to have the idea of what we are looking for,” he said. “In the past they may have given their vote frivolously, but now they are curry connoisseurs with the result that the city teams are stronger than ever.

“The voting public really seem to have the idea of what we are looking for. In the past they may have given their vote frivolously, but now they are curry connoisseurs with the result that the city teams are stronger than ever.”

“The possibilities are really open for Bradford to win yet again or a totally unsuspected city to receive the title for 2014. It is all down to the judges and those valuable public votes.”

Bradford’s team this year is made up of Kipling's, based in Greengates, Shimla Spice and

Zaara's, in Shipley, and Cleckheaton’s Aakash.

Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford Council’s executive member for employment, skills and culture said she believed the city deserves to make it ‘four in a row’.

“We have held the Curry Capital crown for three years running now,” she said.

“I'd really love us to secure it for a fourth year in a row, but we can only do it if Bradford residents support us and vote for their favourite restaurant. Let’s make it happen.”

Tricia Tillotson, Bradford Council’s Tourism Manager added: “Coming to Bradford for a curry is not only for residents of Bradford, but is also on the ‘to do’ list for many tourists.

“Winning the title again can only help to continue to boost the reputation of Bradford as a place to come for a great curry.”

The winner of this year’s contest will be announced on 20th October.

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The Voice from Heaven arrives in Leeds

ARTIST: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, nephew of legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was the first Asian artist to perform at the Leeds Direct Arena

Rahat Returns

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Last year he rocked the First Direct Arena and now, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is ready to perform once again as he returns as part of the Back to Love Tour.

With thousands of tickets already sold to see the world renowned king of Qawwali and Sufi music, Rahat will take to the stage on Saturday 30th August in his only performance in the north of England.

Following on from last year’s electric night, the musical maestro will be aiming to recreate the same infectious energy he and his Qawwali band generated last September in what’s sure to be a memorable evening.

A whole range of Bollywood songs and heartfelt melodious tunes will be performed from his new album, whilst audience members may also be treated to some classic favourites.

Speaking previously to the Asian Express, he said he enjoyed playing to crowds in the UK, something fans heading to the Arena this year, will have the pleasure of seeing.

“In the UK there are different audiences with different tastes,” he said. “But they are all eager to listen to music flavoured with Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

“Hopefully I’ll be able to fulfil this.”

This year, Rahat’s visit to Leeds, of which the Asian Express is a proud media partner, has also received sponsors from local businesses.

Shabir Hussain, Pasha’s events co-ordinator, was one businessman who got involved

with the event and says he plans to donate all his earnings from the night to charity.

“We are proud to say that every penny of our profit from the night will be going to the Penny Appeal charity, which will be helping innocent Palestinians in Gaza,” he said.

“This decision is purely based on humanitarian reasoning. We are in such a fortunate position to have what we have here, and

there are all those people suffering through no fault of their own.

“I would like to urge all music fans out there to get there tickets now and not only enjoy an amazing night of music from one of the world’s biggest artists but also make a difference to those most in need.”

With tickets starting from just £25, all the way through to a meet and greet opportunity, hurry up and book your seat for what is sure to be an amazing evening.

“We are proud to say that every penny of our profit from the night will be going to the Penny Appeal charity, which will be helping innocent Palestinians in Gaza.”

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Hitting the right notes Meet the brothers bringing Sufi music to Bradford

FESTIVAL: The family met Mahmood Sabri, of the Sabri Brothers, during their visit to the Sufi Soul Festival in Germany earlier this month

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“Then at the beginning of his act, Mahmood Sabri turned around to ‘Ustaad Sulamat’ and told him to play.

18-year-old Salamet Husayn Iqbal, along with “It was totally unrehearsed but really well his younger siblings, Hassan, 17, and received from all the audience and acts.”

Sulayman, 15, have been playing Following the performance, Mahmood instruments for more than ten years Sabri telephoned the family directly to gaining a reputation as the street’s noisy compliment the talents of the three neighbours with an array of talents on teenagers, especially Salamet, who had show. played a musical piece dating back The brothers, all from West Bowling, more than 50 years. can play the flute, violin, clarinet, piano, Labelling the teen an Ustaad, harmonium, and percussion instruments to meaning teacher, he spoke of his extremely high standards, often mastering gratitude of being able to hear a song the talent through their own intuition. from his earlier days which had helped Most recently, the trio had the opportunity him fall back in love with music. to play on stage with the world renowned, For the former Dixon’s City Academy Mahmood Sabri, of the Sabri Brothers, pupil, it was a humbling experience. when they attended the annual Sufi “It was a great privilege,” he Soul Festival, in Kall, Germany. said. “I have been playing Mahmood Sabri is the last the clarinet for 13 or 14 remaining brother of the famous years now and to finally group who helped ‘put Pakistani play with a master such as music on the map’ with his Sufi Mahmood Sabri was a qawwali genre in the 70’s and really big thing.

80’s.

“To get such a At the event, the boys were compliment from such a shocked to be asked to play master is not common, alongside the legendary and for him to be so performer, and for their impressed with what I father, Javed Iqbal, it was a did was very enriching.” great moment.

With Salamet just “I am extremely proud of completing his A-Levels them when I see them play,” he now hopes to pursue he said. “It is like I am his musical career living my dream through further yet needs extra them. support to fulfil his “20 years ago I couldn’t ambitions. have even imagined Mr Iqbal said: “We feel being in the same room we have taking Salamet as as any of the Sabri far as we are able to and Brothers let alone see now we are in need of help my sons play on the and support from those more same stage as him. experienced and with the “It was really means to take him further.” special. We were told If you would be able to help MUSICIAN: Salamet Husayn plays before the sponsor Salamet with his future the clarinet as his main instrument performance that the aspirations, please contact him and is currently seeking support to boys might get around five or ten help him progress even further in directly on 07955 644 435 or email minutes at the end. the industry sameenaash@hotmail.com.

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SOLUTION: Sharia-based financing could be the answer to the global financial crisis, says Hossein Askari

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No majority Muslim country sits in top 25 list of following Islamic economic teachings An Iranian-born academic at George Washington University in America has said that the world’s most faithful country to the values of the Quran is Ireland. Next are Denmark, Sweden and the UK. Hossein Askari, Professor of International Business and International Affairs at George Washington University said a study by himself and colleague Dr Scheherazde S Rehman, also rates Israel (at number 27) as being more compliant with the ideals of the Quran than any predominantly Muslim country.

Not a single majority Muslim country made the top 25 and no Arab country is in the top 50.

He said that when their ‘Islamicity index’ was applied only Malaysia (33) and Kuwait (42) featured in its top 50 countries, compared to the US at 15, while France is at 17.

Saudi Arabia rated 91st, with Qatar at 111th.

In doing the study they applied the ideals of Islam in the areas of a society’s economic achievements, governance, human and political rights, and

international relations, he said.

On that index: “Muslim countries do very badly,” he said and accused them of using religion as an instrument of power.

Last November, Prof Askari said: “We must emphasize that many countries that profess Islam and are called Islamic are unjust, corrupt, and underdeveloped and are in fact not ‘Islamic’ by any stretch of the imagination.

“Looking at an index of Economic Islamicity, or how closely the policies and achievements of countries reflect Islamic economic teachings Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Finland, Norway, and Belgium round up the first 10.”

In their ‘Overall Islamicity Index’, a measure that encompasses laws and governance, human and political rights, international relations, and economic factors, Prof Askari, added: “The rankings are much the same: New Zealand, Luxembourg, Ireland, Iceland,

See something, say something

Kirklees Council has increased visibility of help and advice for those worried by the report into child abuse in Rotherham.

Cllr Jean Calvert, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said that national news stories often prompt local enquiries or people coming forward with suspicions, and she wanted to make that difficult decision as easy as possible.

She said: “If people have any concerns about the welfare of any

Finland, Denmark, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands; and again only Malaysia (38) and Kuwait (48) make it into the top 50 from Muslim countries,” he said.

“If a country, society, or community displays characteristics such as unelected, corrupt, oppressive, and unjust rulers, inequality before the law, unequal opportunities for human development, absence of freedom of choice (including that of religion), opulence alongside poverty, force, and aggression as the instruments of conflict resolution as opposed to dialogue and reconciliation, and, above all, the prevalence of injustice of any kind, it is prima facie evidence that it is not an Islamic community.

“Islam is, and has been for centuries, the articulation of the universal love of Allah for his creation and for its unity, and all that this implies for allencompassing human and economic development,” he concluded.

child or young person we urge them to contact us.

“I want to assure people that concerns will always be treated sensitively and seriously and, although, for reasons of client confidentiality, it is not usually possible for us to let them know the outcome of any enquiries which we might subsequently make, we will always take what we believe to be appropriate action working with partners including West Yorkshire Police, the NHS and schools.”

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Cyclist conquers iconic route in latest charity challenge

A self-proclaimed ‘cycling novice’ took on a challenge very few keen cyclists will have even comprehended as he made his way from Lands End to John O’Groats all in the name of

By Ashley Grint charity. ashley@asianexpress.co.uk 27-year-old Naheem Yacub, from Burley, set himself the target at the start of the year to complete a total of 2,313 miles within 12 months.

Raising money for the British Red Cross and Leeds Children’s Hospital, his task has so far seen him run marathon distances on a daily basis whilst this latest epic bike ride has pushed him well and beyond the half way target.

“The furthest I had been on a bike before this was around 25 miles and that was in March so you could SITES: Along the way, Naheem say I was going into the rode over an array of terrain from challenge unprepared,” he flat bridges to steep roads said.

“It has only now just begun to sink in that I travelled 1,010 miles in two weeks purely through leg power.

“It goes to show that if you put your mind to it, you can do anything really.”

Beginning his route at the southern most point of the country, Naheem joined up with a team of cyclists who were preparing to complete the journey at the same time.

Through downpours of rain, and over hilly terrain, the cyclists rode for 14 days non-stop before finally reaching their goal in the north of Scotland at the iconic John O’Groats.

Setting off on the bikes everyday at around 8.30am, the group stopped only three times during each leg to have lunch and a small ‘breather’ before continuing on their route.

At times, Naheem says the temptation to just stop did come over him but he was always given that bit of extra motivation to continue.

“After the first day my legs were in agony and it was making it really hard to sleep because I had never done anything like this before,” he said.

“The hills were just going on forever and were really taking it out of me. One thing that kept me going was these two elderly cyclists in the group who had come all the way from America to do the route.

“One was 71 and the other 74, and I just thought if they have the motivation and will to do this, then so do I.” He added: “At times rain was coming down heavily and it literally felt like someone was throwing stones at you.

“I just thought of the children

START: Naheem Yacub started his journey at the bottom of England at Lands End before setting off on his latest charity challenge

in the hospital and those suffering abroad, whose circumstances are much harder than mine and that really kept me going.”

Eventually, after overcoming all obstacles, including a broken chain, Naheem completed his challenge.

With around 500 miles left to

FINISH: After 14 days, Naheem completed the challenge as he arrived at John O’Groats in Scotland

cover, before he reaches his 2,313 mile target, the rest of the journey will be completed on foot with the marathon runs returning.

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1,400 children exploited by Asian gangs A damning report, released earlier this week, has accused senior officials in South Yorkshire of turning a ‘blind eye’ to paedophile gangs operating in Rotherham for the past 16 years.

Police and council bosses have been labelled as the ones at fault for an estimated 1,400 children, as young as 11-years-old, being raped, abducted and trafficked to other towns and cities.

The report, commissioned by Rotherham Borough Council and written by Professor Alexis Jay, revealed there had been ‘blatant’ collective failures which had ‘underplayed’ the scale of the problem.

Three reports had been released, between 2002 and 2006, indicating the magnitude of the issue yet Prof Jay said they were suppressed because senior officials did not believe the data due to a ‘culture of disbelief’.

Council leader, Roger Stone, who has held his role for the past 11 years, said he would step down with immediate effect.

He said: “I believe it is only right that as leader I take responsibility for the historic failings described so clearly.”

Prof Alexis Jay's report also revealed that a disproportionate number of men of Pakistani origin were the perpetrators in Rotherham.

Imam Qari Asim MBE, of the Leeds Makkah Masjid, said it was important to not label a whole community with the same tag

Rotherham council leader quits with further calls for crime commissioner to resign

because of a minority group.

He said: “Sexual predators come from all backgrounds and all sections of society.

“It is not credible to blame a whole community for the acts of a tiny minority of criminals; such an agenda of hate and division will only deflect the attention from the real issue that we do not have a robust system in message. place to protect the vulnerable.”

“Regardless of whether a person is Muslim or non-Muslim it is clear that “There needs to be a more honest and open dialogue such sexual attacks are utterly contrary within our community so that it is clear to everyone that to all forms of decency and morality.

“To attack girls and young women in abuse or abusers within any of our communities will not be tolerated. We have a responsibility to stand up and such a way, as has been reported, is absolutely contrary to Islam's values of protect the vulnerable in our society.” respect and equality for all.”

South Yorkshire Police Commissioner, He added that it was now important to Shaun Wright, who was Rotherham readdress the issue amongst the Pakistani Council cabinet member for community. “There needs to be a more children's services between honest and open dialogue within our 2005 and 2010, resigned from community so that it is clear to everyone that the Labour Party on abuse or abusers within any of our Wednesday yet insisted he communities will not be tolerated,” he said. would continue in his role.

Calls for him to quit “We have a responsibility to stand up and have been growing protect the vulnerable in our society.”

Kamal Aftab, a regional youth leader from since the report was REPORT: Professor Alexis Jay released the report earlier the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community whose first published. this week which points the finger of blame at senior area covers Rotherham, reiterated Mr Asim’s council leaders and police for fear of being labelled ‘racist’

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Walkers, Joggers and Runners wanted to help raise funds for charity

Fun run in the sun It’s that time of year to dust off the running shoes and head down to Roundhay Park as the second annual Give a Gift 5k run and walk event is held next month.

Following the success of last year, in which £5,000 was raised for local causes – the Children’s Heart Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and Martin House Children’s Hospice, the event returns with the aim of smashing previous records.

Whether you are an avid runner, or just want to enjoy a stroll around the picturesque park, the Give a Gift run is the perfect way to enjoy your Sunday.

Fun activities will be put on for children on the day whilst an free refreshments and goodie bags will greet walkers, joggers and

runners as they take a step towards helping the charities.

Habib Khan, Give a Gift Ambassador, said he was looking forward to welcoming this year’s fundraisers and thanked them in advance for their attendance.

“Last time out we aimed to raise one thousand pounds for every kilometre so ‘5k for 5k’ and we were delighted to exceed this,” he said.

“This year the run returns and is once again open to everybody who can help fundraise for these terrific local causes. This is a great opportunity to have an amazing day out with the whole family, regardless of your ability.

“Last year we only had six weeks to plan the whole event but this time around there will be even more attractions available

as we aim to raise even more funds for charity.”

Former England Rugby international, Ikram Butt, said it is a great initiative to join in with after taking part last year.

“I did the run last year and it was a great day where hundreds of people came out to join in with the fundraising efforts,” he said.

“I hope this year will be even bigger and better than that and look forward to another great day at Roundhay Park.”

The run begins at 10.30am on Sunday 14th September at Leeds’ Roundhay Park and is open to all abilities.

Register now at www.giveagift5krun.com or call 0113 277 3330, email info@giveagift.orf.uk

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Keep on ‘JOGIN’ No stopping Joginder as he closes in on 300-race mark

By Ashley Grint

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Of course between the races, he will also squeeze in runs closer to home as he edges nearer to the 300 milestone mark.

Speaking after his latest run he said: “I still feel strong and do plenty of training.

A marathon runner from Bradford says he has no plans to stop doing what he loves after completing his 287th run last weekend.

63-year-old Joginder Singh, from East Bowling, finished the Fleetwood half-marathon on Sunday in a time of one hour 45 minutes.

Despite his age, the marathon man shows no signs of slowing down, with plans to complete 26-mile challenges in India next month, before heading to the US for his eighth New York Marathon later in the year.

The vice-president of Bradford’s Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, has completed 32 races since he last took part in “Many runs have gone and the world-renowned there are many more to come. marathon and says he is I won’t stop at 300, just keep looking forward to returning going.” to the States.

When asked about his age,

and whether the runs were starting to get harder, he added: “It’s still easy.”

Joginder has completed runs all around the world with double marathons taking place everywhere from Kent to Asia.

“I still feel strong and do plenty of training. Many runs have gone and there are many more to come. I won’t stop at 300, just keep going.”

In total, he has covered more than 3,500 miles over the past 20 years with a mixture of 10k challenges, half-marathons, marathons

and double-marathons completed.

He has raised thousands of pounds for charities and become a local legend for his epic collection of medals.

RUNNER: Joginder Singh has completed almost 300 marathons to date, with his latest venture seeing him complete Fleetwood’s 13 mile challenge

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Top grades and a baby as well It wasn’t only teenagers collecting their GCSE results earlier this week, with adult learners across the country also finding out whether they had made the grade.

In Halifax, Riyma Raziq was celebrating after achieving an A* in GCSE maths and a B in English, which she studied for at Calderdale Council’s Adult Learning Centre.

To make things that extra bit special, just two days after Riyma’s final exam, she gave birth to a little baby boy.

With aspirations of working in a school, the 35-year-old is well on her way to obtaining the required grades and has further plans to continue studying in the future.

She had been volunteering as a non-teaching assistant at Cross Lane primary School and so was completing evening classes.

Speaking after opening her grades, Riyma said: “I want to be a primary school teacher, so I need my GCSEs in English, maths and science. When I found out about

the courses at Calderdale Adult Learning, I called the Council straight away.

“I met with a tutor who helped me choose the best courses for me.

I started GCSE maths and English classes last September at Horton House Adult Learning Centre in Halifax.

“The best part was the tutors. At first I was nervous because it was a different environment, and I wondered if I would be able to do the work, but my tutors really helped me through and motivated me from the start.

“They gave me constant feedback on my work and helped me to improve, which prepared me for the exams.

“It was great being around other learners who were my age and in a similar situation to me. We all helped each other, had fun during classes and have stayed in touch.

“Being pregnant while studying wasn’t a problem for me – I just carried on, even when I was overdue during my exams.”

Riyma adds that she now has

Pregnant mother has double the reasons to celebrate

her ‘gorgeous baby boy’ and has moved a step closer to her dream careers.

She added: “Doing the classes has increased my confidence and skills in English and maths, and as soon as I have my GCSE science qualification I’ll be going to college for teacher training.

“I would definitely recommend Calderdale Adult Learning to other people – in fact, my sister-inlaw is about to enrol. I’m missing classes so much that I’m already looking into other courses that I can sign up for.”

This year 36 adults did GCSE PASSED: Riyma Raziq obtained an A* in maths and a B in English, despite sitting her last exam whilst overdue, waiting for her baby

English and maths through Calderdale Council’s adult learning service, and more classes were provided than ever before due to high demand.

All learners passed; 82.6% achieved grades A* to C in maths and 69.2% got A* to C in English.

Both figures are higher than the national average.

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Q&A with your property law solicitor

DIN Solicitors specialise in various areas of law. This week our solicitor will be discussing frequently asked questions in relation to landlord and tenant law.

• What are the legal grounds for evicting a tenant from a let property?

There are a total of 17 (mandatory and discretionary) grounds for possession of a property as specified within the Housing Act 1988. The following are some of the common grounds that are relied upon: • Rent arrears • Tenant breaches a contractual (lease or tenancy) term other than rent payments • Damage to the property caused by the tenant • My landlord has indicated he wants me to vacate the property. How much notice am I entitled to from my landlord?

The notice period depends on which ground(s) the landlord seeks to rely upon.

The notice must contain specific information and provide you with a clear date by which you are expected to vacate the property. Please contact us and we will advise further.

• What is a ‘tenancy deposit scheme’?

The landlord must put a tenant’s deposit in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme if you rent your home on an assured shorthold tenancy that started after 6 April 2007. The deposit will be registered and returned to the tenant at the end of the tenancy provided certain conditions are met.

• What is the court procedure for evicting a tenant?

Court action can be taken to evict the tenant at any time after the end of the notice period if the notified tenant fails to leave by the end of the notice period, stating which ground you are seeking possession. There is a special court procedure landlords can use if they are reclaiming possession of a property after the service of a Section 21 notice and there is generally no need for a court hearing.

This is called the ‘accelerated procedure’, which will normally take about 8-10 weeks. In any event the court can make a possession order ordering eviction of the property provided you have proved the ground you rely on and it is reasonable to do so in all the circumstances. Contact us to discuss further.

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The sky’s the limit A high-flying pupil form Pudsey is preparing to take to the skies later this year after piloting his way to success in his A Level exams.

Rajandeep Grewal, of Fulneck School, has had his heart set on becoming a pilot for a few years now and has now moved one step closer to fulfilling that dream after results day last week.

For the past 18 months, the 18-year-old has been taking weekly flying lessons as the Multi-flight Flight Training Centre at Leeds Bradford Airport, alongside fellow student, Jedd Waterson.

The pair were both celebrating on Thursday 14th August after opening their results envelope to reveal top grades, allowing them continue their aviation training.

Both teenagers will now head to Oxford for the continuation of their studies, yet unlike others from the area, they will not be attending the world renowned university.

Instead, it will be the Oxford Aviation Academy which will house the ambitious students as they prepare for a life in the skies.

Fulneck School Principal Deborah Newman said she

was extremely proud of all the students and praised both aspiring pilots for their commitment to their studies.

She said: “I was delighted to hear that both Jedd and Rajandeep have been accepted to train as pilots.

“Whilst their heads may have been literally in the clouds for the last year, they have well and truly had their feet on the ground.

celebrating for a much more inclusive reason last week after achieving an array of ‘outstanding’ results.

Mrs Newman added: “We are exceedingly proud of the outstanding success of our Sixth Form students this year.

“It has been very busy recently and I am delighted that so many of our students have secured their first

Student celebrates A Level success with aviation appointment “Both have shown a commendable commitment to their chosen career, working hard to learn how to fly at the same time as studying for their A-Level examinations.

“They knew they had to study hard, and their efforts have been rewarded today.”

Students and staff at Fulneck school were also

choice of university.

“These results are well deserved and a reflection of the hard work of both the students and staff.

“They demonstrate that the School is providing the academic rigour and challenge as well as excellent pastoral support which ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.”

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This month, Zouk are adding to their usual moreish menu with a selection of September Specials sourced from across the Indian sub-continent. Such as Punjabi Masala Chops - A traditional Punjabi dish of juicy lamb chops cooked in a masala of caramelised onions, tomatoes and spices.

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A guide to buying a home Last month, Pudsey Legal’s, Seema Gabbi, gave you a whistle-stop tour to the process of selling your home. In this issue Seema turns the tables and gives an insight into what happens when you buy your home.

Instructing us Once you’ve found your new home and formally instructed us to act for you, we’ll carry out our mandatory checks and then receive a Memorandum of Sale (document listing the details of the agreement) from the estate agents.

What happens next?

Once we receive the contract package from the seller’s solicitors we’ll make any required searches and raise any necessary enquiries with them. These will then be reported to you along with documents to check and sign. We’ll also check your mortgage offer and liaise with everyone to agree contract exchange and completion dates.

Exchange of contracts Any remaining enquires or searches will be carried out and contracts are exchanged with the other parties. The purchase now becomes legally binding.

We’ll normally be required to provide a deposit of 10% to the seller’s solicitors and a mortgage advance will be requested from your provider and the transaction for completion will be set up.

Completion All funds are required to be in place prior

to completion and once we have sent the purchase money to the seller’s solicitors by secure telegraphic transfer, we’ll advise you that the purchase has been completed and you will be able to pick up the keys to your new home as per the arrangements made with the estate agent. Completion has taken place. We’ll pay off your previous mortgage from the sale money.

Post completion We’ll complete your stamp duty land tax return, paying any tax due. We will also make an application to HM Land Registry to register the property in your name and a copy of the title deeds will be sent to you and your lender.

Of course this is a very general guide to the process of buying your home and not all purchases are the same.

For further advice and to find out about our range of fixed fees for buying and selling your home, contact us on 0113 29000380.

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Litter Pickers Community comes together to tidy up Marsden

Young people from Huddersfield got their brooms and litter pickers at the ready earlier this month as they took part in a community cleanup project.

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) teamed up with local MP Jason McCartney, and other volunteers to help tidy up the streets of Marsden.

In total, ten AMYA members from Huddersfield and Spen Valley took part in the one hour, lunchtime litter pick as part of volunteer week.

TIDY: Members of the AMYA came together with local residents, MP’s and councillors to clean up Marsden earlier this month

As well as the local MP, the group were also joined by residents from the local community and councillors.

AMYA members discussed their volunteering and fundraising activities with Mr McCartney, and how these form an integral part of their faith.

Nadeem Ahmad, local youth leader for Huddersfield, said it was important to show cohesion between different faiths and communities and this project was a great way of bringing people together.

Landmark restoration

The Mike’s Carpets building, which is in a prominent position on the Armley Road and Branch Road junction is undergoing significant restoration work.

Number two Branch Road, known locally as Mike’s Carpets, was originally built as Methodist Chapel in 1905 and is a grade two listed building.

The historic building, along with

He said: “As Muslims we are told that cleanliness is an integral part of our faith. Giving up just one hour to help our local community members can make a huge difference.”

Following the successful litter collection everyone present took time to pause, reflect and remember the local war dead at the Marsden War Memorial which is situated within Marsden Park.

During the First World War more than one hundred young men from Marsden were killed.

several others on Town Street, has been ear marked through the Armley Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme to benefit from funding. The money will improve their appearance and it is hoped increase economic confidence and investment.

Armley Townscape Heritage Initiative is jointly funded by Leeds City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Ebola in the UK

‘Valued’ nurse returns to UK for treatment of potentially deadly disease

A nurse from Britain, who contracted the deadly Ebola virus whilst working as an aid volunteer in Sierra Leone, has returned to England to be treated at a London hospital.

The patient, 29-year-old William Pooley, had been volunteering in the country after local medics were afraid of the potential risk of infection.

He is believed to have helped save the lives of dozens of people by helping to ensure a vital hospital near the centre of the outbreak did not close down.

Upon returning to the UK, he was taken into an isolation unit at the Royal Free Hosptial, in Hampstead, where his condition is described as ‘not seriously unwell’.

A spokesman for Sierra Leone's ministry of health, Yahya Tunis, yesterday said Mr Pooley had been working in Kenema in eastern Sierra Leone, one of the areas hardest hit by Ebola which has now been quarantined.

“His colleagues are very sad over the development as he is considered as a valued member,” Tunis said, adding that he was involved in ‘surveillance, contact tracing and the

burial of Ebola victims’.

A statement from Mr Pooley’s family was released shortly after his return to his home country, thanking those involved in bringing their son ‘home’.

“We would like to express our thanks to all involved in bringing our son back to the UK,” the statement read.

“We have been astounded by the speed and way which the various international and UK government agencies have worked together to get Will home.

“Will is receiving excellent care at the Royal Free Hospital and we could not ask for him to be in a better place.

“We would like to thank all our family and friends for their best wishes and ask everyone to remember those in other parts of the world suffering with Ebola who do not have access to the same health care facilities as Will.”

To date, more than 1,400 people have died from the virus since its first fatality in March, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying it could take months to bring the epidemic under control.

SELFLESS: William Pooley contracted the Ebola virus after flying over to Sierra Leone as a volunteer nurse

TREATMENT: Mr Pooley is being cared for at the Royal Free Hospital, in Hempstead, where he is described as being ‘not seriously unwell’

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World-renowned Islamic scholar delivers a clear message in Bradford Professional men and women gathered at a unique event in Bradford to listen to a message of tolerance and unity by the world-famous Maulana Tariq Jameel.

Refreshingly, the dinner event was not a charity collection.

Respected for his simple and modest lifestyle, Maulana Tariq Jameel from Pakistan, he is frequently seen delivering powerful sermons in his calm and soothing manner all across the globe.

The much-celebrated figure revered by professionals, celebrities, politicians due to his use of scientific examples to support his lectures, has a significant social media presence, as well as millions of followers.

Famed for changing the lives of thousands of people, the scholar’s humble and eloquent style of explaining the purpose of human life attracts people in the droves.

His visit in Bradford had been completely funded and organised by Shakeel Shah, Director of Shaks Specialist Cars Ltd in Huddersfield and his close friends. The function was based on an invitation only entry with the guest list limited to 300 people at the new recently opened Orissa Dining on Manningham Lane, Bradford.

Maulana Tariq Jameel mesmerised the audience as he talked about tolerance of other religions and also the different sects in Islam. His references from the life of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), and the Quran left the listeners speechless and enlightened, as he raised questions about daily conduct and following the guidelines set by Islam.

Many people were drawn to tears as they heard of the cruelty inflicted upon the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) by nonMuslims, and how despite bleeding from being attacked, he continued to show compassion and intense love for all human kind - irrespective of caste, creed, or color.

So powerful was the sermon delivered by the speaker that a number of attendees both men and women, who were non - Muslims, approached the scholar after the event and wanted to know more about Islam.

Shakeel Shah, who is also the cousin of Maulana Tariq Jameel said: “I’m so proud that we were able to bring Maulana Tariq Jameel to Bradford. This event was organsied to give a true understanding of what Islam teaches – tolerance and compassion, not your usual charity event or an excuse to raise money or ask for donations.

“This is the first time such an event like this has been organised in the UK for Maulana Tariq Jameel and I am extremely pleased it went exceptionally well.

“I’ve been inundated with people coming to thank me for this event, however I’m honoured to have been able to give something positive back to our community.

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“I’d like to give a special thanks to the staff at Orissa Dining and my close friends who have worked whole heartedly in making this event a success and memorable one”.

Maulana Tariq Jameel himself was overwhelmed by the type of guests that have arrived as he is usually called to Mosques to deliver speeches.

Speaking to the Asian Express, Maulana Tariq Jameel said, on the matter of the conflict in Gaza: “It’s inspiring and commendable for people outside the conflict zone to be so deeply moved on what’s going on.

“I’d like to remind people that whilst standing for injustices upon a people anywhere in the world, we keep a balance of what’s happening in our own homes – love, education, health, prosperity. One cannot help someone else if their own house is not in order.

“I had the opportunity to visit a prison in Preston today, and am saddened to see how many of the inmates are Muslim. I have to raise the question and ask - what have we been teaching our children?

“Speak to your children, be involved in their lives at every level, speak to them with love and develop a relationship of mutual trust, so that you can guide them in the right direction and avoid them from falling into the wrong hands.”

PRESTIGIOUS: Organiser Shakeel Shah with the renowned scholar Tariq Jameel

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Don’t dump your waste

Following a successful prosecution earlier this month, Wakefield Council are warning residents not to illegally dispose of their waste.

The reminder comes after a young man was convicted of fly tipping and given a sentence of 60 hours of unpaid community work along with a fine for dumping waste in the south of the district.

Cllr Maureen Cummings, Cabinet Member for Environment and Communities said:”Fly tipping is a serious problem and something we are constantly working hard to improve across the district.

“It costs the Council more than £150,000 every year – money which can be spent on other valuable projects.

“We are reminding everyone to check that their waste is disposed by registered carriers and are encouraging residents to report fly tipping which can be easily done on the phone or online.”

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WANTED:

Bus sex attacker

Man wanted for questioning in connection with teen offences

Police have released a series of CCTV stills to identify a man they would like to speak to in connection with a series of sex offences taking place on the same bus route between Cleckheaton and Dewsbury.

Detective Constable Joe Aspinall, from Dewsbury CID, said: “In one incident, which took place between 8.35am and 8.51am on 30th July, the suspect boarded the 268 bus from a stop outside Peacocks clothes shop in Heckmondwike town centre and sat close to an 18-year-old female. “‘Shortly after the journey began the suspect moved to sit next to the 18-year-old and proceeded to sexually touch the victim.

The suspect then got off the bus at Northgate, Dewsbury and the victim informed the driver and the matter was reported to police.

“The suspect is described as an Asian male, between 20 and 30 years of age, around 5ft 8’ tall and with a medium build.

“We also believe the same man may have been responsible for a similar incident on the same bus route on 19th August which also involved an 18-year-old female victim.”

Detectives investigating the sex offences are linking the same man to two earlier offences that took place on the 23rd May and the 19h June- also on the same 268 bus route- in which the suspect carried out an indecent act on himself.

DC Aspinall added: “We have a good image of the man we would like to speak to regarding these offences and I would ask anyone recognising him to get in touch.

“These crimes have left a number of women understandably distressed and upset by what has taken place and we need to identify this man and bring him before the courts.

“I would also ask any other people who may have travelled on the 268 bus and either witnessed a similar incident and not reported it to police or perhaps saw one of the incidents detailed in the appeal to get in touch.”

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IDENTIFY: A man, described as being Asian, 20-30 years of age, around 5ft 8’ tall and of medium build, is wanted in connection with two separate sexual offences on teenage girls

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www.asianexpress.co.uk Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Thursday unveiled what it said was the first smartwatch capable of making and receiving calls without a mobile phone nearby, in the South Korean firm's latest effort to find a new growth driver.

The world's biggest smartphone maker has been pushing hard to develop the wearable devices market as it looks to counter slowing earnings in its mobile division, which led to weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings.

Samsung is hardly alone in pushing wearables, which have yet to catch on with consumers. Rival Apple Inc is

expected to launch its own device this year and LG Electronics Inc on Thursday announced its new G Watch R smartwatch featuring a circular plastic OLED screen, a stainless steel frame and leather strap.

features like WiFi connectivity, pedestrian navigation and a built-in GPS. This device will run on Samsung's nascent Tizen operating system.

Samsung said the Gear S will start selling from October. It did not give

Samsung's new smartwatch, called the Gear S, differs from its predecessors with a bigger 2-inch (5 cm) curved display and offers features like WiFi connectivity, pedestrian navigation and a built-in GPS. Samsung's new smartwatch, called the Gear S, differs from its predecessors with a bigger 2-inch (5 cm) curved display and offers

TECHNOLOGY: Samsung has announced a new entry into the smartwatch sector amid rising speculation that Apple is preparing to release its own model

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details on pricing or where it will be available.

LG said its G Watch R will launch in key markets in the fourth quarter, without indicating a price.

Be prepared for festival fun

As organisers put the final touches this year’s Bingley Music Live preparations, festival-goers are being urged to make sure they’re ready for a weekend to remember.

Organisers have produced a handy checklist to help revellers plan what they need to bring and also know what’s not allowed in the venue.

People are urged to make sure they don’t forget to bring valid ID, as if they are lucky enough to look younger than 21, they won’t be served at the bar without it.

With the weather for the weekend looking mixed, but mainly dry, festival-goers are reminded to prepare for the vagaries of the British summer by packing both sun cream and rainwear.

A free property registering service is available to help police return any lost or stolen items to their rightful owners.

No more bowls

Indoor bowls has been removed from the plans for the new leisure centre, but councillors have agreed to meet bowlers to discuss future provision for their sport.

Cabinet members discussed the matter again after the decision not to include bowls was referred back by scrutiny councillors.

Council Leader Cllr David Sheard listened to bowlers, but said that the financial case did not stack up.

He agreed to continue to meet with bowlers alongside Cabinet colleagues to discuss where and how flat green bowling can be provided once the current sports centre is closed.

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Mirfield library reading group have been selected as one of just three public library partner reading groups for the Man Booker Prize 2014.

The Man Booker Prize promotes the finest in fiction by rewarding the very best book of the year. The prize is the world's most important literary award and has the power to transform the fortunes of authors and publishers.

The Booker Prize Foundation works with libraries across Britain promoting the prize, especially the shortlist, to library users. In addition, the prize sponsors six library reading groups to shadow the judges, contribute to the debates around the long list and shortlist on the Man Booker Prize website, and ultimately decide their own winner.

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Fancy getting active and taking advantage of Yorkshire’s scenic countryside, well now is your chance as the ‘Autumn Calling Walk’ starts from Castle Hill at 9.30 am on 19th September.

The walk, which is around 6 miles, will involve moderate to hard routes and include some magnificent views and opportunities to enjoy the autumnal colours.

Walkers should meet in the car park at the top of the hill and should wear good footwear and warm waterproof clothing. There will be slopes, rough terrain and a number of stiles on the walk. No dogs are allowed, except assistance dogs. The walk is expected to last around three hours.

Places can be booked on this free walk by contacting Julian on 07968 426 312 or emailing: julian.brown@kirklees.gov.uk

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Mother attacked by bogus officers in front of two sons A mother and her two children were subjected to a terrifying robbery at their family home in Huddersfield earlier this week as two men entered the family home, claiming to be police officers.

The house, on Ochrewell Avenue, Deighton, was entered by the men on the evening of Friday 15th August at approximately 11.30pm after they told the woman they were investigating an incident that had occurred in the area.

Once inside, the mother was punched in the face and knocked to the ground as the bogus officers stole a large quantity of Asian gold jewellery.

As a result of the attack, the victim was left with two black eyes whilst the young boys, aged seven and five, were not injured in the robbery.

Police are now appealing for information in regard to the crime which comes as theft of jewellery from Asian households continues to rise.

Both suspects are described as being Asian, speaking with Pakistani accents. The first had a stocky build, was around 5ft 8’ in height and was wearing a light coloured hooded top with white writing across the shoulder blades.

He was also wearing black gloves

ROBBERY: Two men, dressed as police officers, forced their way into a family home last week as they stole a large quantity of Asian gold jewellery

‘‘This was a very disturbing incident for the victim and her young children but these type of offences are rare and we do not believe there is any wider danger to people in the local area and we are investigating this incident as a targeted robbery.’’

and dark trousers at the time.

The second male, was wearing a black coloured top with the hood up which was fastened across the front disguising his face and black trousers.

Detective Constable Andy Clayton, from Huddersfield CID, said he wanted to speak to anybody who may have any information which relates to the incident.

He said: ‘‘I am appealing for any members of the public who may have seen anyone matching the descriptions in the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.

“I would also be keen to hear from anyone who may have been offered Asian jewellery for sale and harbours any suspicions around its origin. ‘‘This was a very disturbing incident for the victim and her young children but these type of offences are rare and we do not believe there is any wider danger to people in the local area and we are investigating this incident as a targeted robbery.’’

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Andy Clayton at Huddersfield CID on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously and in confidence, on: 0800 555 111.

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HELP: Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank was set up in 2004 to serve the least fortunate in Bradford yet with donations shrinking and demand growing, the charity’s volunteers are appealing for more help, pictured (l-r) food co-ordinator, Ken Leach; chairman and founder, Lashman Singh; and assistant food co-ordinator, Frances Atkins

A call for help A popular foodbank, which has been running for more than a decade, is appealing for more donations after another sharp rise in service users.

Three years ago, the Bradford Metropolitan Foodbank delivered just over 1,400 food parcels throughout 2011. Last month, the same charity was stretched to breaking point, as they boxed up around 1,030 parcels in just July alone.

The increase in numbers is now beginning to take its toll on the charity with the group’s founder, Lashman Singh, warning that if the trend was to continue, the foodbank would be in serious danger in three months.

“Last month it was a five week month and we gave out more than 1,000 food parcels, which was yet another record number for us,” he said.

“The problem we are facing now is that there has been a decrease in donations.

Usually the pews here are piled high but the amount of food we are now receiving through donations doesn’t cover what is going out.

“If we didn’t purchase the goods we have on the palettes we wouldn’t be able to do a food parcel. The rate we now have to spend the money means that in three months time, we will be in great difficulty.”

The foodbank, based at St Mary's Church in East Parade, is run by volunteers who help pack the huge quantities of food and non-perishable items for families and individuals across Bradford.

Working through agencies, the parcels are handed over on a weekly basis and then distributed to those most in need.

With the major problem, of donation numbers falling, the foodbank now also has to contend with the possibility of losing their premises after the church they are based at was put up for sale.

A bid was recently turned down for the site yet it remains on the market with the vendor described as ‘willing to consider offers for the whole or part of the property’.

Despite the future of the church still unknown, Mr Singh says he remains calm about the foodbank’s longevity.

“I know very little about the sale to be honest but we are all in the same boat that we don’t know how long we have left here,” he said.

“I’m not worried about the situation though. Society will not see us go down the pan.

Foodbank will face ‘great difficulty’ in three months time

“We have been serving the community of Bradford for more than a decade now and have become part of the city.

“Our volunteers are extremely passionate and helped us establish a good record over the years which makes me confident that another location will become available if we move on.”

He added: “If not, we could always store it in our garages.”

Up to 12 charities currently use the Catholic Church.

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‘We want access’ Private Hire Vehicle drivers request bus lane priority

PETITION: Private Hire Vehicle drivers across Leeds are signing a petition to allow them access to bus lanes, pictured (l-r) petition helper, Khalid Hussain, co-organiser, Mohammed Sajaad

With the cost of living rising, the saying ‘every penny counts’ may be truer than ever before, and for Leeds’ private hire drivers, the time has now seemingly come to take action.

A petition, set up earlier this month, is currently gathering signatures to allow the private hire vehicles (PHVs) into bus lanes alongside hackney carriages and buses.

As of 5th August 2014, there were approximately 4,868 PHV licensed drivers registered to 3,739 vehicles and 84 operators.

Under current rulings by Leeds City Council, these drivers are not allowed access to bus lanes, yet the 550 hackney carriage drivers in the city have been able to since 2012.

In other council’s across the UK, such as Liverpool, Oxford, Sheffield and York, both types of drivers are able to utilise the lanes.

Mohammad Sajaad has been a private hire driver with Yeadon-based SJK Private Hire for eight years and is one of the petition’s organisers.

Like many drivers, he is affected by the rules on a daily basis and now he wants to see greater rights available for colleagues working in his sector.

“This petition will not only benefit the drivers of these cars and the operators, but also just regular people in Leeds,” he said.

“With no PHVs in traffic during peak times, congestion will be cut down considerably for road users.

“Also, customers using our vehicles will

be saving money as by opening up bus lanes to us, we can cut prices by utilising the quickest routes available to places.”

He added: “If the council were to act now, it would also have a positive impact on the environment, and their obligation to cut the carbon footprint of the city would be met.”

Mr Sajaad, alongside fellow petition organisers and co-helpers, has already begun gathering signatures in an attempt to challenge the authority.

With thousands of potential drivers to visit, it is likely to take at least two to three months to complete before it can be handed over to Leeds City Council and Leeds Licensing and Registration.

Khalid Hussain, one of the co-helpers in the project and Pudsey B Line driver, said he was eager to address any issues which bus companies and commuters may have.

“There are of course going to be some people from the bus companies who will feel this move would impact them in a negative way but that is definitely not the case,” he said.

“A PHV is faster than a bus so we won’t be slowing anybody down, and the bus lanes are so underused currently that our presence in them would surely not overcrowd them.”

A Leeds City Council Spokesperson said: “The Leeds bus network carries nearly 80 million passengers annually and bus priority measures provide valuable time savings and service reliability across the city.

“The possibility of allowing private hire vehicles to use bus lanes has been previously investigated by the council.

“It was considered however, that to take such a decision with over 4,000 private hire vehicles registered in Leeds would have a significant detrimental impact on bus reliability and make the bus lanes more intimidating for cyclists.”

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Family ‘Walk Ten’ for Kirpal Marie Curie event raises vital funds for hospice A family from Bradford laced up their walking boots last weekend as they took part in the Marie Curie Walk Ten event.

On Saturday 23rd August, husband and wife, Palminder and Parvinder Malhi, were joined by six family members as they embarked on the long trek in memory of Parvinder’s father, Kirpal Singh.

Kirpal sadly passed away recently at the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford and the group dedicated their walk to him whilst raising funds for the hospice.

The couple explained how Kirpal had enjoyed using the facilities on offer at the

Bradford site and used to go to the day centre to do painting.

“We feel they helped prolong his life by discovering his hidden talent and giving him a passion to paint,” Palminder and Parvinder explained.

“He enjoyed the time there at the day centre and was treated with respect and made to feel very welcome.

“Unfortunately his health deteriorated very quickly and because of the Marie Curie Hospice and their wonderful team we got to spend a lot of time with him to say our goodbyes properly.

“They do a really wonderful job and we appreciate

everything they did for ‘Mr Singh’ as he was known by all at the Bradford Marie Curie Hospice.”

The husband and wife team were joined on the walk by several family members who also had their own special message prior to completing the challenge.

Anupreet Malhi, Kirpal’s granddaughter, aged 13, said: “I am doing the Walk Ten to give back to the Marie Curie Hospice that looked after my granddad,” whilst Kirpal’s grandson, Gavan Malhi, aged nine, added: “I am taking part in Walk Ten to raise money for the Marie Curie Hospice and to say thank you to them for helping my granddad.”

As well as the walk, at Harewood House, activities, live music and picnics were held on what was certainly a memorable day for all participants.

All funds raised went towards helping the Marie Curie team continue to provide care to terminally ill people and support to their families at the Bradford hospice.

LOVED: Kirpal Singh used to paint at Bradford’s Marie Curie Hospice until he sadly passed away

CHARITY: Palminder Singh completed the Walk Ten challenge in memory of her father-in-law, Kirpal Singh, pictured here with fellow walkers and children, Anupreet Malhi and Gavan Malhi

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Online presence

Bradford Council has started a new blog. The blog will be a mixture of Council news and updates about digital services, for example changes to the Council website, the new app and other self-service options.

The aim is to make the blog interesting and informal, with plenty of videos and pictures to showcase the district. It will also be used to promote Council events, services and activities, and provide interesting and useful information for residents.

The first posts celebrate the Tour de France and remember the citizens of Bradford who served in the First World War. This new Wordpress blog complements the Council’s existing social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr and Pinterest.

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Station makeover

Preparation works are starting this week before planned improvements between the two main railway stations in Bradford are carried out.

The plans at Forster Square include refurbishing the fibres sculptures; replacement of the existing uneven paving with new, high quality natural stone paving; and improvements to the planted areas including new trees being planted, new lighting and new street furniture.

The preparation works include the removal of two poor quality London plane trees which are located at the bottom of the ramp which leads from Forster Square station up to Cheapside.

These trees will be replaced by four new trees to compliment the refurbished raised planter and seating area in St Blaise Square next to the railway station.

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AT RISK: Missing five-year-old Ashya King requires serious medical treatment

Hampshire Constabulary has launched a major investigation to locate a five-year-old boy removed from Southampton General Hospital without consent.

Ashya King has a brain tumor and without treatment there are serious concerns for his welfare.

Ashya was removed from the hospital by his parents, 51-year-old Brett King and 45-year-old Naghemeh King, at approximately 2pm on Thursday, 28th August.

The Constabulary has confirmation that Ashya, his parents and six siblings boarded a continental ferry service from Portsmouth to Cherbourg at 4pm on Thursday, 28th August. The ship arrived in France at 8pm French time.

The family are travelling in a grey coloured Hyundai I800 Style CRDI, registration KP60 HWK. Ashya is likely to be in a wheelchair or buggy, he cannot communicate verbally and is immobile.

Information suggests that the family are still in France.

PARENTS: Brett and Naghemeh removed Ashya from hospital and travelled to France

Investigators are working with counterparts in France to activate their emergency child rescue alert procedures to locate the family as soon as possible.

Detective Superintendent Dick Pearson of Hampshire Major Investigation team said: “If we do not locate Ashya there are serious concerns for his life.

“He is receiving constant medical care within the UK due to recent surgery and ongoing medical issues.

“Without this specialist 24-hour care Ashya is at risk of additional health

complications which place him at substantial risk. He needs to be taken to a medical facility for his urgent health requirements as soon as he is located.

“We have also launched a social media appeal and would urge everyone to share this appeal, particularly if you have friends and relatives in France and bordering countries.”

Anyone with information, which may help locate Ashya King, should contact Hampshire Constabulary as soon as possible on 101 quoting Operation Aquilion.

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he home of Punjabi cooking made its long awaited arrival in Birmingham last week as EastZEast opened its latest restaurant in the heart of the city.

Having already proven to be a favourite amongst diners in the North of England, the new Midlands establishment is bound to prove a big hit with food-lovers in the area and beyond.

Previously, diners had to travel north to sample Punjabi tastes the way they are supposed to be served yet the team at EastZEast have now brought the aromatic spices and flavours to a much wider audience.

At a special opening ceremony on 5th August, esteemed guests

were joined by a host of fellow diners, all eager to sample some of the renowned dishes and get a sneak peak at their latest dining hot-spot.

Alongside an array of mouth watering entrees, an evening of entertainment commenced with belly-dancers and DJ’s on hand to perform throughout the night.

Guests were treated to classic EastZEast favourites, such as Lahori chicken and Lamb Sookha Bunah, offering just a small taste of what is available at the Punjabi specialists.

The two-floor, elegant restaurant is the perfect venue for celebrations, whether it be a romantic meal for two, or a large party of wedding guests; everybody is catered for.

The extensive menu has been perfected over a number of decades with chefs fully trained to serve up the most succulent meals on every occasion.

Their dishes have received nationwide recognition and have seen customers flock from across the country to try out the famous menu.

The special EastZEast grill menu is not only vast in options but also provides diners the healthier option. Whether it be fish, chicken, lamb or prawns, the delectable flavours will leave even the fussiest of eaters satisfied.

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Shanks for nothing I

n a previous article we looked at the employee invention compensation case of Unilever plc –v- Shanks, where the Court held that an employee was entitled to a fair share of his employer’s royalties derived from an invention over which the employer had secured a patent. However, a decision not to award any employee inventor compensation in that case has now been upheld.

Whilst the patent for an invention will normally be granted to the inventor, where the inventor is employed in a capacity in which they are likely to invent something (for example, as a member of a research and development team) then the patent can be granted to their employer. The law has long recognised that occasionally inventions can be so exceptional that it would be unfair to restrict the inventor simply to payment of their salary and that they should rightfully be entitled to a share of the profits. Section 40 of the Patents Act 1977 provides for an award of compensation to the employee in circumstances where the patent is of outstanding benefit to the employer.

The employee is entitled to a fair share of the benefit the employer has derived.

Professor Ian Shanks was employed by Unilever UK and invented a measuring device for use in diabetic testing kits in 1984 which was patented and later licensed to third parties for royalties of in excess of £20 million.

The Shanks case follows that of Kelly and Chiu –v- GE Healthcare Ltd in 2009 which was the first successful employee inventor compensation case in the UK. Drs Kelly and Chiu were employed as research scientists and invented a heart radioactive imaging agent. The product

generated revenues of in excess of £1.3billion for their employer. The Court held that the invention was outstanding (meaning something special or out of the ordinary and more than substantial, significant or good) and the benefit was something more than would normally be expected to arise from the duties for which the employee is paid.

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Shanks case, that an employee could be entitled to a fair share of his employer’s royalties derived from an invention, the case was remitted to the Intellectual Property Office, who found that no payment was due because the invention was not of outstanding benefit to Unilever. The High Court have now upheld that decision on appeal.

The Shanks case was distinguished from the Kelly case where the employer would have been in crisis but for the relevant patents. Here, Unilever’s business was sufficiently large that the benefit was not “crucial to [its] success” and so was not sufficiently important.

Accordingly, the Hearing Officer had made no error of principle in determining that the benefit was not outstanding.

The High Court held that in order to determine the benefit received from the patents, the gross sums received should be discounted to reflect the fact that Unilever paid corporation tax on those receipts and so any benefit should be net of tax.

If the benefit had been found to be outstanding, the Court was of the view that the ‘fair share of the benefit’ should be no more than three per cent, as awarded in the Kelly case.

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Desperate Just two weeks to find a suitable donor to save toddler’s life

APPEAL: 19-month-old Khalid Adam faces a race against time to find a suitable donor

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toddler was given a fivemonth course of chemotherapy in June last year and returned home at A 19-month-old toddler the end of November 2013. has just a few weeks to find “At the end of Khalid’s a suitable donor for a lifetreatment, we were told saving transplant. that he had a 70 per cent Little Khalid Adam, chance of relapse,” says from Coventry, has Acute mum Tracy Kyberd.

Myeloid Leukaemia - a “We saw the 30 per cent rare form of blood cancer chance he had of making it and has been placed on the through and were so bone marrow transplant happy. list.

“We celebrated Khalid’s Khalid was born a birthday at home and healthy baby in December everything was going fine.

2012, but sadly, the family’s We even booked a holiday world collapsed when he to go away this month. He suddenly came down with looked so well. fever like symptoms at four “But our world collapsed months old. when we were told, during Originally he was treated a regular check-up, that the for pneumonia but around cancer was back.” a week later, Khalid Time is limited because developed a lump and it is feared that Khalid’s blisters in his groin area tiny body may not be able and so was readmitted to to cope with the intense Coventry’s University treatment needed to keep Hospital. his cancer at bay.

With dad Isa Adam at The devastating news of his side, Khalid was Khalid’s condition and his transferred urgently over deteriorating health, to Birmingham Children’s including a hole in his Hospital, where he was heart from the diagnosed with chemotherapy, has left the the rare poorly baby battling for his blood life and the family cancer. searching for a bone The marrow donor.

But Khalid is less likely to find a 100 per cent match because he is mixed race - his mum is white and his dad is Asian and there’s a huge underrepresentation of ethnic minorities on the donor register.

Speaking to the Asian Express, Tracy broke down in tears as she told us how desperate the search is for a suitable match to save her son’s life.

The family has launched an urgent appeal to members of the south Asian communities to come forward for testing and a 100 per cent match would give Khalid the best chance of beating his condition and going home to join his siblings twins Alysha and Daniel,

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“I don’t know what to do and I know I have to be strong for the other children, but I see my beautiful son and what he’s going through and can’t help but to break down crying,” says mum Tracy.

“Every day is the same as we wait for a donor and we’re getting really desperate now,” she continues.

“We urge people to come forward for testing.

All it takes is a simple swab.

“We are in dire need of someone who may be a 100 per cent match to step forward to save my little boy’s life.

“It’s a shot in the dark but we are clinging onto the hope that someone will be able to help my little boy.”

Becoming a bone marrow donor is quite simple. Registering simply involves providing a saliva sample and the donation procedure is usually similar to giving blood.

To find out how you can help little Khalid, please go to blood cancer charities ‘Anthony Nolan’ and ‘Delete Blood Cancer UK’ at www.anthonynolan.org and www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk

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Europe’s biggest outdoor south Asian festival returns to the borough on Sunday 31st August with a spectacular line up of live music, dance, visual arts and food.

More than 80,000 people enjoyed last year’s event in Gunnersbury Park, and this year the festival is set to be bigger and better than ever.

The free, family-friendly event is produced by Hounslow and Ealing Councils will see nine different zones and packed with contemporary, classical and new music, alongside outdoor arts, dance, sports, fashion and children’s activities.

There will be food from around the

Hounslow welcomes thousands for London Mela

world, craft and exhibitors markets, a giant funfair and a spectacular theatrical firework finale.

Cllr Steve Curran, leader of Hounslow Council, said: “We’re proud to be home to the London Mela, and it’s a great pleasure to be able to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to the borough every year.

August 2014 - 4th Edition “Our south Asian communities add colour, exuberance and vibrancy, not just to Hounslow, but across London, and the London Mela is the perfect opportunity for people from all different cultures and communities to come together and celebrate our rich diversity.

“The variety of acts taking part is

staggering – from global stars, to upand-coming home grown acts – and the activities on offer for all the family means the London Mela has something for everyone to enjoy.”

To find out more about the acts appearing, activities taking place and how to get there, visit: www.londonmela.org

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Sprinkle of Bollywood dust for children’s education A sprinkle of Bollywood magic was brought to an event encouraging and celebrating children’s education in India.

UNICEF’s Education Programme supports and strengthens the Indian government’s efforts to provide quality education by reducing social and economic disparities.

Bollywood actress and UNICEF India Goodwill Ambassador Sharmila Tagore and actress and UNICEF Celebrity Advocate, Kareena Kapoor Khan, graced the evening held at The Ritz in London on Wednesday 20th August, for a dinner to support the organisation’s education work for children in India.

Speaking at the event, Sharmila Tagore, who is celebrating ten years as an ambassador, said: “Over the last ten years, I’ve seen first-hand, the work UNICEF does to ensure that the rights of every child are realised.

“Education is one such right. It is the passport to life; without it children are less healthy, less skilled, have fewer choices and less hope for their future.

“Yet, sadly, access to education still remains a challenge, for millions of children in India.”

Kareena Kapoor urged guests to pledge their support for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and spoke about her recent visit to Rajasthan.

Kareena said she was inspired to see an environment where children were full of joy when they interact with teachers, and where interactive and creative tools were available to them for happy learning.

Anita Tiessen, UNICEF UK Deputy Executive Director, said: “Sadly quality education still remains a challenge in India, particularly for girls – where the dropout rate at primary level is 41 per cent.

“This is often because of attitudes towards the value in girls having an education or schools not having adequate and safe sanitation facilities.

“When girls drop out of school they become more vulnerable to child marriage, early and unsafe pregnancies, and it has a lasting impact on their future earning power.”

GRACEFUL: Sharmila Tahore has been the UNICEF India Goodwill Ambassador for ten years

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“Education is one such right. It is the passport to life; without it children are less healthy, less skilled, have fewer choices and less hope for their future.”

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Stripped of British Citizenship Britain’s most senior police officer has backed growing calls to see British extremists, who travel abroad to fight, stripped of their passports.

Metropolitan Police Crime Sir Bernard Commissioner, Hogan-Howe, said it should be seen as a ‘privilege’ to live in this country and by going to war zones as aspiring terrorists, that privilege should be removed.

Currently, it is estimated that between 500 and 600 Britons are fighting in Syria, with roughly three quarters of them from the capital.

Sir Bernard said earlier this month that Scotland yard is prepared should a large number of them return at the same time, and even called for the return of control orders.

Such a move would see terror suspects forced to move to a different part of the country where they could then be place under a lengthy curfew as they are investigated.

The control orders were replaced in Britain by less restrictive Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures, for suspects who can neither be deported nor charged.

Scotland Yard Chief says tougher sanctions may be needed for British extremists

Speaking on LBC Radio, Sir Bernard said: “It seems to me it’s a privilege to have a passport and be a citizen of this country, and if you’re going to start fighting in another country on behalf of another state, or against another state, it seems to me that you’ve made a choice about where you want to be. “[The control orders] were stopped because the threat was reduced and quite properly they were seen as too intrusive.

Earlier this month, London Mayor, Boris Johnson, said he would back a law which saw those who ‘continue to give allegiance to a terrorist state’ lose their British citizenship.

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“It seems to me it’s a privilege to have a passport and be a citizen of this country, and if you’re going to start fighting in another country on behalf of another state, or against another state, it seems to me that you’ve made a choice about where you what to be.

“But I think these things have got to be considered when the drum beat changes, and it's clear that the drum beat has changed.”

travel to war areas, without alerting local authorities, should be presumed to be doing so for terrorism reasons.

STANCE: Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, head of London’s Metropolitan Police Service, says control orders may have to return to address the number of British citizens travelling to war zones to fight

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School meals on the rise

Kirklees Councillors are being asked to consider a 5p rise in the cost of school meals from January 2015.

There is usually an increase in price each September, but as there has been no increase in 2014 parents/carer will benefit from a few months where increased costs to the council are not being passed on.

Kirklees school meals provide an excellent quality service. An increase of 5p per meal in January 2015 in advance of the usual annual increase in September 2015 would help ensure that this high quality is maintained.

The cost of a school meal in Kirklees will remain competitive compared to other areas.

Cleaning up the cemeteries

Council workers are devoting a day to sprucing up Brighouse Cemetery, and are inviting local residents to help out.

On Saturday 30th August, between 10am and 2pm, Council staff will be having a clean-up day in the cemetery, to ensure that the grounds are looking their best. To help out with this, volunteers would be most welcome.

The cemetery is well looked after, but shrubs and weeds around the grounds seem to have had a growth spurt during the summer months, so some of the help required will involve weeding and pruning plants around memorials.

Other jobs include litter picking, general tidying and the brushing of memorials.

Rubbish bags will be provided, along with some equipment, and the Council will help with the removal of anything collected at the end of the day.

www.asianexpress.co.uk The latest list of tax cheats that would have cheated the Exchequer out of more than £25,000 if investigations had not been carried out, has been published on the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website.

Each defaulter named has; either deliberately submitted inaccurate returns, deliberately failed to comply with an obligation, or deliberately committed a wrongdoing.

Those named and shamed have chosen not to take the opportunity to fully disclose the extent of their tax liability or cooperate with our investigation.

Defaulters have included restaurants, cleaning services, and hairdressers, for offences across a range of taxes including VAT, Income Tax, Corporation Tax and PAYE. HMRC’s Jennie Granger, Director General for Enforcement and Compliance, said: “The majority of people declare the tax that is due, but there are a small minority who try to evade their responsibilities.

“Publishing taxpayers’ names is not something we do lightly. We are publishing the names of tax cheats as it lets the community know we are tackling this and encourage others to get back on track.

“Each person named today has cheated the Exchequer and that’s unfair to those who pay their tax. In the last year, penalties have ranged from £10,000 to over £29 million.

“We urge people to come forward, so we can help them get back on track. It is always easier if people make a full and prompt disclosure and co-operate with HMRC. If they do this, they will avoid being named”.

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IRAQ: Aid package focuses on vulnerable women and children

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RELIEF: The new UK aid package aims to support majority of the displaeced populations

By Anush Ansari

Government, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and to see the Bakhara camp, near Erbil, Britain is assisting where thousands of desperate Iraqi civilians, displaced Iraqis are including the most sheltering with assistance vulnerable women and from the UK and our children, with an additional partner agencies and £10 million of emergency NGOs. humanitarian relief, Speaking in Erbil in International Development northern Iraq, Justine Secretary Justine Greening Greening said: “The announced this week situation in northern Iraq is during a visit to northern deeply worrying. Hundreds Iraq. of thousands have been The latest package of forced from their homes support was unveiled as and thousands are two further UK aid flights surviving in makeshift arrived in northern Iraq camps as the fighting carrying tents, reusable continues. water containers and solar “I am particularly lanterns that can also concerned about increasing recharge mobile phones. reports of human There have now been trafficking and violence eight Department for against women, as well as International Development children suffering terrible (DFID) aid flights into the trauma. northern Iraqi city of Erbil “I am scaling up our in the last fortnight, in efforts across the board and addition to seven UK relief in particular channelling air drops over Mount Sinjar support to meet the specific delivered by the Royal Air needs of women and girls Force (RAF). who make up the majority Ms Greening was in of the displaced Baghdad and Erbil for populations and who need meetings with the Iraqi our protection the most.”

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The £10 million support package announced brings total UK support for those displaced in Iraq to £23m and comprises:

· £6.5 million of funding to NGOs already working on the ground which will enable them to continue to provide shelter, food, and clean water. In addition, they will be able to offer emotional support to help people deal with the trauma of their situation including support groups for women and safe spaces for children. · £2 million to enable the rapid delivery of emergency supplies.

So far eight UK aid flights have delivered 62 tonnes of food, 1,574 tents, 8,500 kitchen sets and 840 water filtration sets, each of which can provide 20,000 litres of clean drinking water. · £640,000 for vital logistics and coordination work to ensure aid is getting through to those who need it as quickly and effectively as possible; · £260,000 for a humanitarian worker safety hub in Iraq to provide reliable, often lifesaving information about security risks to help NGOs staff stay safer; · £500,000 for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help reach those communities cut off from all other help. · £100,000 to enable the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) to set up a camp for 20,000 displaced people near Dahuk.

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West Africa Ebola outbreak could infect 20,000 people, WHO says The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could infect over 20,000 people and spread to more countries, the U.N. health agency has said, warning that an international effort costing almost half a billion dollars is needed to overcome the outbreak.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a $490 million strategic plan to contain the epidemic over the next nine months, saying it was based on a projection that the virus could spread to 10 further countries beyond the four now affected - Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning of economic damage from the outbreak, Nigeria reported that a doctor indirectly linked to the Liberian-American who brought the disease to the country had died of Ebola in Port Harcourt, Africa's largest energy hub.

In Britain, drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said an experimental Ebola vaccine is being fast-tracked into human studies and it plans to produce up to 10,000 doses for emergency deployment if the results are good.

So far 3,069 cases have been reported in the outbreak but the WHO said the actual number could already be two to four times higher.

“This is not a West African issue or

an African issue. This is a global health security issue,” WHO's Assistant Director-General Dr Bruce Aylward told reporters in Geneva.

With a fatality rate of 52 percent,

the death toll stood at 1,552 as of 26th August. That is nearly as high as the total from all recorded outbreaks since Ebola was discovered in what is now Democratic Republic of

Congo in 1976.

The figures do not include 13 deaths from a separate Ebola outbreak announced at the weekend in Congo, which has been identified as a different strain of the virus.

Aylward said tackling the epidemic would need thousands of local staff and 750 international experts. “It is a big operation. We are talking [about] well over 12,000 people operating over multiple geographies and highrisk circumstances. It is an expensive operation,” he said.

The operation marks a major raising of the response by the WHO, which had been accused by some aid agencies of reacting too slowly to the outbreak.

Medical charity Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) welcomed the WHO plan but said the important thing was now to act upon it.

“Huge questions remain about who will implement the elements in the plan,” said MSF operations director Brice de le Vingne. “None of the organizations in the mostaffected countries ... currently have the right set-up to respond on the scale necessary to make a serious impact.”

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Pakistan Army to mediate Though not clear who called for the intervention, but Pakistan's powerful army chief has stepped in to the political deadlock between the PM and two opposition figures leading huge anti-government rallies in the capital, Islamabad.

Cleric Tahir ul-Qadri told thousands of his followers that General Raheel Sharif

had asked to be given a day in which to mediate.

His ally, cricketer-turnedpolitician Imran Khan, echoed his comments.

The two opposition figures want PM Nawaz Sharif to resign.

The move appears to mark a return to politics of the military, barely a year after Pakistan's first democratic transfer of power.

Senior Pakistani politicians have denounced the move, with one constitutional expert called it "a moment of collective disgrace for all politicians across the political spectrum".

Pakistani military has a history of meddling in the country's politics.

Many suspect the current crisis was encouraged by elements in the army to weaken the civilian government of Mr Sharif.

Publicly, both the army and the government deny this.

Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) political party, says he will not stop protest against prime minister

Pakistan’s Khan remains defiant Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan appeared isolated in his struggle to bring down the prime minister after a fellow protest leader announced on Thursday 28th August he was ready to allow thousands of anti-government demonstrators to go home.

Pakistan has been gripped by mass rallies for two weeks, with thousands of protesters led by Khan, a cricketer-turned-politician, and cleric Tahir ul-Qadri camped outside parliament demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Both leaders had warned that Thursday would be a decisive day in their efforts to bring down the government, but Qadri's camp unexpectedly issued a statement saying the government had met none of their demands and therefore protesters could leave.

The statement from Qadri's political party said he would make a speech to his supporters later in the day to deliver the message. It was not clear from the statement whether this means his camp had given up on its demands.

“Dr Qadri is expected to say to the crowd that they are free to go back,” the party said in the statement. “Pakistanis have been

burning in the flames of hunger, poverty and injustice but nobody cares for them.”

The departure of Qadri's highly organised supporters from the protest area in the heart of Islamabad would seriously undermine Khan's efforts to breathe new life into his movement which many already expect to fizzle out soon.

The atmosphere in the capital remained tense as security forces sent reinforcements to surround the protest area, reflecting expectations of possible violence or clashes after two weeks of broken ultimatums and unpredictable twists.

As talks on how to resolve the impasse repeatedly failed, the crowd in the so-called Red Zone - home to the prime minister's home, parliament and embassies - has been shrinking, leaving the area littered with rubbish and reeking of human waste.

Yet, in a show of defiance, some protesters have dug graves at the site to show they are prepared to die for their cause.

Khan, appeared defiant, saying he would not abandon his demands.

“I will not leave here. I will not accept this monarchy. I want real democracy,” Khan told his supporters.

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India’s PM promises to end ‘financial untouchability’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he promises to end ‘financial untouchability’ with a scheme to ensure the majority of households of nearly 1.3 billion people in India have a bank account within months.

If successful, the scheme could help mend strained state finances by better targeting billions of dollars in welfare spending as well as relieving poverty in a country where about 40 percent of the population has no access to banking.

“Mahatma Gandhi tried to end untouchability in the society,” Modi said, referring to modern India's founding father and his drive to stamp out bias based on the traditional caste system.

“If we want to eradicate poverty, we need to get rid of financial untouchability,” he said.

“If forty percent of Indians

are not a part of the economy, how can we be successful in eradicating poverty?” Modi asked.

The government said nearly 15 million people opened accounts at centres around the country on the first day of the programme. The goal is to open 75 million accounts by January next year.

The campaign to bring the masses closer to the financial system could improve measurements of economic growth and bolster Modi's popularity among the poor.

Under the scheme, the government will give account holders a debit card and

accident insurance cover of up to 100,000 rupees ($1,654). Good customers would also be eligible for an overdraft facility of up to 5,000 Indian rupees after six months.

Earlier this month, Raghuram Rajan, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said bank profitability was crucial for the success of the scheme, which could help break a link between poor public services and corruption.

Some critics fear the overdraft facility could end up swelling bad loans at banks as it does not spell out how the banks can collect debts.

However, Modi argues the push for greater financial inclusion would also diminish the influence of moneylenders and other informal financing channels that operate outside the ambit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), blunting its monetary policy tools.

The drive for universal banking access is not new but the failure to provide services tailored for the poor and lowincome groups has kept India way off its goal.

Many accounts opened in the past lay idle, an issue the government hopes to overcome by using them for subsidy payments.

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POWER: After serving as the country’s prime minister since 2003, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has now taken over the reins as President of Turkey

Erdogan sworn in Turkey welcomes new President The new president of Turkey was officially sworn in earlier this week after winning the country’s first public vote for head of state.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, cemented his position as the country’s most powerful leader in recent times as he read out the oath of office in a ceremony in parliament.

Amidst his promises, Erdogan vowed to protect Turkey’s independence and integrity to abide by the constitution and principles of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - the founder of the modern secular republic.

The 60-year-old had been prime minister since 2003 and has always expressed his determination to transform the country into a regional power.

Shortly before Erdogan’s oath, members of the main opposition party, CHP, walked out of parliament; whilst party leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, refused to attend arguing Erdogan breached the constitution by remaining premier for the weeks after his presidential victory.

“We're now more worried than ever about one-man, autocratic rule in Turkey,” CHP deputy Aykan Erdemir told Reuters.

Meanwhile, after laying a wreath at Ataturk's mausoleum in the heart of Ankara, Erdogan's limousine was escorted by military cavalcade to the presidential palace where he was greeted by outgoing president Abdullah Gul, a co-founder of Erdogan's AK Party.

Later on Thursday, Erdogan formally asked outgoing foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form a new government and be his prime minister.

“In my capacity as president of the Republic, I swear upon my honour and repute before the great Turkish nation and before history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state,” Erdogan said at the brief ceremony in parliament.

Erdogan won the presidential election earlier this year after gaining almost 52 per cent of the total votes in the first round.

“In my capacity as president of the Republic, I swear upon my honour and repute before the great Turkish nation and before history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state.”

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One of Bollywood’s much-loved and critically acclaimed Om Puri, is back to spice up our viewing pleasure once again in another cross-cultural film; but this time, rather than the grey streets of England, his new film is shot beautifully in the midst of delicate French rural life, cobblestoned streets and cheery farmers' markets.

After losing his wife and being uprooted from riots in Mumbai, Papa and his five children, including gifted Hassan (Dayal), relocate and start a desi eatery in a pretty little French village - opposite haughty Madame Mallory's (Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren) Michelinstarred restaurant.

Producers Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey were suggested the name of Om Puri to play the role of ‘Papa’ by the scriptwriter of the film titled ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’.

“I was very surprised as the offer for the film came out of the blue. I was immediately interested.

“On the surface it seems like a war between two restaurants, but really it’s about relationships, understanding other people’s culture, and learning how to live together peacefully,” says Om Puri speaking to the Asian Express.

“I was very excited to be doing a mainstream film once again, and when I realised Helen Mirren was to

be part of it, I began to watch her films to see her work,” he added.

“I was particularly impressed with her performance in ‘The Queen’ – she did a fabulous job portraying Queen Elizabeth II.” With Om already on the sets one week before Helen, when he heard that she had arrived for shooting, Om hurried over to her trailer just as she stepped out.

“As soon as I approached her, I dropped to my knees, took her hand and kissed it… ‘what an honour to meet you your majesty’, I said.

“She was totally surprised and we all began laughing - I think I made a lasting impression and broke the ice nicely.”

His relationship with Helen and her husband whilst on sets was a pleasurable one. Helen loves Indian cuisine and Om loves to cook.

“I always stay at an apartment or hotel where I can cook,” adds Om. “I love to cook – I’m a big fish and lentils fan, so when we were not filming, I would take food for Helen and we would eat, chat and talk about all sorts of things for hours. She even took a few recipes from me!”

Talking about his career, Om says that he feels exceptionally blessed to how it’s all panned out. “I was only 20-years-old when I attended a

drama school in Delhi for three years, and after that I spent two years at film school, before my first film in 1976,” he says.

Having starred in over 100 films,

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the veteran Bollywood actor has played many unconventional roles and claims that he was paid ‘peanuts’ for some of his best work.

When asked about

whether he’d be hanging up his stage clothes any time soon, he stated: “I feel very blessed that I continue to work – I’d rather die than to give up working.”

As soon as I approached her, I dropped to my knees, took her hand and kissed it… “what an honour to meet you your majesty”

- Om Puri

Ranveer Ching: Star changes his name for Chinese food brand endorsement Ranveer Singh appears in his most mouth-watering role to date as he signs on as the brand ambassador for a popular Chinese food brand in India.

Ranveer can be seen in a music video for the brand titled – ‘My Name is Ranveer Ching!’ in a highenergy video choreographed by none other than Ganesh Acharya, while the song has been sung by Arijit Singh.

The ‘make-ityourself’ Chinese food brand is allegedly partly responsible for making Chinese the second most popular cuisine in India.

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Asim Azhar dubbed Pakistani Justin Bieber

Distinct fusion Hailed as one of Pakistan's brightest talents, the teen pop sensation Asim Azhar returns with his brand new single, the heartfelt 'Maahi Aaja'.

The beautiful ballad is the latest release from Asim, dubbed as the 'Pakistani Justin Bieber', with his boyish charm and growing army of young female fans. He is gearing up for his first UK visit this month.

Speaking about 'Maahi Aaja', Asim

Singer-songwriter and fitness model - Salique releases a breath of fresh air into the British Asian music scene with his brand new love song, ‘Yallah Azizi’.

Fresh from his worldwide success with debut single ‘Let Me In’, which shot to number one on the iTunes World Music Chart, Salique promises another exciting new release with Yallah Azizi. The single is much anticipated from London’s newest but highly gifted talent.

Since the release of his first single, Salique has been expertly playing with the boundaries of different genres of music. Not afraid to mix different styles, the new track brings a distinct fusion of R&B, Eastern and Arabic harmonies, and

says: "I'm excited to release my new single. The last year has been incredible for me, especially in Pakistan where my home fans have been unbelievable.

“The release of 'Maahi Aaja' is the next step of my journey. I'm now looking forward to my forthcoming USA tour this month, followed by my first UK performance at the London Mela on 31st August. I can't wait to perform and meet

all my UK fans."

Still only 17-years-old, from Karachi, Pakistan, Asim has won the hearts of the entire young female population in his home country.

With three consecutive number one singles, he has dominated the Pakistani pop charts over the last 18 months, with his Facebook fan-base rapidly rising over 150,000.

Last year Asim made headlines after introducing himself to the world with a brilliant Urdu cover of Ed Sheeran's debut smash 'The A Team', a YouTube hit which led to Ed Sheeran himself tweeting Asim with his approval.

In 2014 the Asim Azhar buzz has continued, with a starring performance on hit TV show 'Pakistan Idol' capturing millions in Pakistan and beyond.

Salique’s new track 'Yallah Azizi' merges Eastern and Arabic harmonies Salique displays his velvety vocals and versatility in the catchy new track.

Experimenting with different sounds, music lovers can expect to hear a fantastic amalgamation of flavours - from Urdu to Arabic – all set to an infectious R&B rhythm.

Not only is the track a sure-fire hit, but Salique will certainly catch the attention of his audience, not to mention the hearts of his fast growing female fan-base.

The superb accompanying video to Yallah Azizi was shot on location in Marbella, Spain and will not

disappoint those looking for high budget, high quality production.

Speaking on the release of ‘Yallah Azizi’, Salique says: “I was ten-years-old when I first realised my passion for music, so to be singing professionally 13 years later is a fantastic experience for me.

“Growing up as a British Asian I have listened to and been inspired by artists from the East and West.

“This has encouraged me to make music which combines the best of both worlds, which is what I believe I’ve maintained in

‘Yallah Azizi’. The track is a great mix of Urdu, English and Arabic vocals with a killer beat.”

Salique’s popularity has been immediate since the positive reception of his first single and the singer has garnered much attention from his peers in the industry.

Salique has just completed his debut album with Official Vee, releasing at the end of this year, on which ‘Yallah Azizi’ is featured.

Yallah Azizi will be available for download on iTunes from 28th August.

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London-based rapper and producer TaZzZ Ullah has just released the beautifully orchestrated unplugged version to his highly acclaimed single ‘Teardrops’, featuring Rita Morar and Raxstar.

‘Teardrops’ (Unplugged) is timeless music in its purest form which is soothing to the soul, a musical symphony amid live strings and chords that pierces through the core of one’s heart. The track still continues to gain massive success all over the world and has become the love ballad of the year.

Accompanied by an epic video, exceptionally executed to match the emotions in a classical yet innovative way portraying a story of heartbreak and love that is lost.

The compilation is the first single from TaZzZ’s forthcoming debut album.

Talking to the Asian Express about ‘Teardrops’, TaZzZ said: “I just wanted to show a different side of me and releasing this first was an easy decision to make as it’s a very strong and meaningful record.”

The chorus has been taken from a Bollywood track ‘Tujhe Bhula Diya’ from the movie ‘Anjaana Anjaani’. Ever since TaZzZ heard the original he’s always wanted to

recreate it and give it a rendition of his own.

TaZzZ explains: “When I made the production for ‘Teardrops’ I instantly had a vision for it.

“Raxstar was an obvious choice, for me he is one of the best lyricists in our industry, he understands writing so well and has such a unique style of delivery.

“Whilst we were having a vibe in my studio I told him what the concept of the track was and an hour later he penned his lyrics and

totally nailed it.

“Raxstar always delivers precisely, he is such a remarkable talent to work with professionally; besides music we are very close friends so there’s a very good understanding and relationship, plus we share the same vision in what we hope to achieve.”

Talking about working for the first time with Rita Morar from Luton, the producer says that he was mesmerized by her vocals and that she is ‘the soul’ of ‘Teardrops’ and elevated the song to a different level.

Giving us an insight into his album, which has been five years in the making, it sounds like we can expect to be entertained with unique music teamed with smooth vocals, as TaZzZ has collaborated with artists in Pakistan.

TaZzZ commented: “The album will release at the end of this year.

“It’s taken me a long time to put it together simply because of the fact that I’m a perfectionist when it comes to my craft, and I don’t want to release an album just for the sake of releasing it.

“I’ve worked extremely hard, I’ve put my heart and soul into it and I hope people get to feel that when they hear it.”

TaZzZ’s ‘Teardrops’ continues to be the love ballad of the year

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ASE DATE: FILM: The Hundred-Foot Journey 05/09/2014 DIRECTED BY: Lasse Hallstrom GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon Audiences will be getting ready to satiate their tastebuds with the big screen adapation of Richard C. Morais’ international bestselling novel ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’.

A flavour brimming mix of food, passion and heart, ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’ is a story of persistence and triumph over exile.

The film depicts a gastronomical fusion of cultures and cuisine and a boy’s compassionate drive to find himself in the comfort of a new home in a foreign country.

In the film, Hassan Kadam

FILM: Singham Returns DIRECTED BY: Rohit Shetty GENRE: Action STAR CAST: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amol Gupte, Anupam Kher, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Vineet Sharma Singham Returns (translation: Lion 2) is an upcoming Bollywood action film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is the sequel to the 2011 super hit Singham, featuring Ajay Devgan.

Originally flagged with a release date of December 2013, the producers have decided that the film will hit the floors to celebrate Independence Day. Returning as the new DCP of the Mumbai Police Force, Ajay Devgn aka Bajirao Singham - who fought against the injustice and corruption, will now see a new challenge.

Singham, will be seen battling the widespread issue of black money and will use his own inimitable style to take on villainous forces and fight against few political parties to eradicate the black money evil from the country.

Shetty has canned shots at Gateway of India and the Worli Fort, as well as in some RELEASE DATE: of the unexplored remote places to bring out the real 15/08/2014 character of Mumbai.

(Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch.

When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100-feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery.

However upon encountering the icy proprietress, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Outraged by the new arrivals,

Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down.

As cultures clash and food flies, a heated battle escalates between the two establishments – until, that is, Hassan’s passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory and even she can’t deny this young chef could have what it takes to garner even more acclaim for her beloved restaurant.

This, along with his new-found friendship with her beautiful sous chef Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), starts to weave a magic between the two cultures and, despite their different tastes, they discover an unlikely recipe for success that surprises them all.

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FILM: Raja Natwarlal DIRECTED BY: Kunal Deshmukh GENRE: Thriller STAR CAST: Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malick, Paresh Rawal, Deepak Tijori, Kay Kay Menon Infamous RELEASE DATE: ‘serial on29/08/2014 screen kisser’ Emraan Hashmi is back with his favourite director who’s given him many former blockbusters.

Emraan Hashmi has stepped into this light-hearted revenge drama, which also stars Pakistani model and actress Humaima Malick in her Bollywood debut.

In ‘Raja Natwarlal, conman Raja, played

by Emraan – we see the antics of a born hustler who’s known for his sly tactics. The film promises several surprising twists and turns.

The story evolves around how Raja’s character traps a famous businessman (played by Kay Kay Menon) into the biggest racket, where in the loyalties of love and betrayal are put to test.

FILM: Mardaani DIRECTED BY: Pradeep Sarkar GENRE: Action/Thriller STAR CAST: Rani Mukerji, Roy Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jishu Sengupta Shivani Shivaji Roy (played by Rani Mukerji)is an astute cop working in Mumbai's Crime Branch unit. She lives with her husband Dr. Bikram Roy and her niece Meera, both of whom she is very protective of. She is extremely attached and caring towards her family and excels at her work.

Though deft at picking up hidden clues and fearless in confronting hardened criminals, Shivani is also a compassionate human being.

But when provoked, Shivani embarks on a personal war against the child trafficking mafia, which abducts and traffics a teenage girl Pyari, who is just like her daughter.

A lethal combination of calm perseverance and Priyanka Chopra doesn’t cease to surprise with her upcoming movie in which she plays the challenging role of a real life female boxer called Mary Kom. The story is the struggles in the life of Mary, who comes from a very poor family and her determination to prove herself results in her spectacular performance in

RELEASE DATE: 22/08/2014

simmering anger are what drive her against a ruthless mafia kingpin... Walt.

But Walt is one of the most forbidding and merciless criminals in the cruel and malicious business of child trafficking and drugs. He sees nothing untoward in his heinous business - it's just another recreational entertainment that he offers his clients.

What follows is a cat and mouse game between a fearless cop and a young and ruthless mafia kingpin in a war, which is very personal.

Catch Rani Mukerji in the lead, playing an edge of the seat role of a lifetime, in this raw and gritty film which is a distinct departure from Pradeep Sarkar's style of filmmaking. boxing.

For the role, Priyanka trained hard and even went to the lenghths of meeting Mary Kom in person to get lots of boxing tips.

Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the trailer of the biopic has garnered rave reviews on Priyanka’s acting prowess.

FILM: Mary Kom DIRECTED BY: Omung Kumar GENRE: Drama STAR CAST: Priyanka Chopra, Darshan Kumaar, Rajni Basumatary, Linn Laisshram

RELEASE DATE: 05/09/2014

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SAEUPGT 2014 THE EXPENDABLES 3 STARRING: SYLVESTER STALLONE, JASON STATHAM, TERRY CREWS, RANDY COUTURE, HARRISON FORD, WESLEY SNIPES, MEL GIBSON, DOLPH LUNDGREN, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER UK RELEA DIRECTOR: PATRICK HUGHES GENRE: ACTION, THRILLER SE DAT In The Expendables 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney.

Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought.

Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The

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STARRING: ROBIN WRIGHT, HARVEY KEITEL, JON HAMM, PAUL GIAMATTI, KODI SMIT-MCPHEE DIRECTOR: ARI FOLMAN GENRE: ARTHOUSE, DRAMA, SCI-FI From Ari In return, she Folman, visionary receives healthy UK RELEA SE director of ‘Waltz compensation so 15/08/20DATE: with Bashir’, she can care for 14 comes a journey her ailing son, and beyond her digitised imagination. An ageing character will stay actress (Robin Wright, playing forever young. a version of herself) decides to Twenty years later, under the take her final job: preserving creative vision of the studio's her digital likeness for a future head animator (Jon Hamm), Hollywood.

Wright's digital double rises to Through a deal brokered by immortal stardom. her loyal, long-time agent With her contract expiring, (Harvey Keitel) and the head she is invited to take part in of Miramount Studios (Danny ‘The Congress’ convention as Huston), her alias will be she makes her comeback controlled by the studio, and straight into the world of future will star in any film they want fantasy cinema. with no restrictions.

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Expendables -- but Barney has other plans.

Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy.

The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

INTO THE STORM STARRING: RICHARD ARMITAGE, SARAH WAYNE CALLIES, NATHAN KRESS, JEREMY SUMPTER 12A DIRECTOR: STEVEN QUALE CERT GENRE: ACTION, THRILLER In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come.

Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.

Told through the eyes and lenses of

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STARRING: JON HAMM, SURAJ SHARMA, MADHUR MITTAL, LAKE BELL, ALAN ARKIN DIRECTOR: CRAIG GILLESPIE GENRE: DRAMA, FAMILY Based on an inspirational true story, Million Dollar Arm is a funny and uplifting journey. US sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) travels to India in an effort to save his career by finding a young cricketer to turn into a baseball star.

With the help of a retired scout (Alan Arkin) JB sets up a talent contest "The Million Dollar Arm", discovering Rinku (Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma) and Dinesh (Slumdog Millionaire's Madhur Mittal) who have a knack for throwing a fastball.

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His livelihood on the line and relationship with the boys at stake, with the help of his friend Brenda (Lake Bell) JB realises that family and friendships are more important than sealing the deal.

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Best mates Ryan (Jake

Johnson) and Justin (Damon Wayans Jr.) have managed to make it to the grand old age of 30 without achieving any of their ambitions.

But all that's about to change with their fateful decision to attend a fancy dress party dressed as cops; they soon find that people mistake them for the real thing

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP STARRING: NICOLE KIDMAN, COLIN FIRTH, MARK STRONG, ANNE-MARIE DUFF 15 DIRECTOR: ROWAN JOFFE CERT GENRE: DRAMA, THRILLER

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Before I Go to Sleep is a psychological thriller based on the worldwide bestselling novel about a woman who wakes up every day remembering nothing - the result of a traumatic accident in her past - until one day, new terrifying

truths come out that force her to question everything.

As secrets emerge and her doubts and suspicions grow, she begins to believe that she can trust nobody

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THE BOXTROLLS STARRING: SIR BEN KINGSLEY, ISAAC HEMPSTEADWRIGHT, ELLE FANNING, TRACY MORGAN, RICHARD AYOADE DIRECTORS: GRAHAM ANNABLE, ANTHONY STACCHI GENRE: FAMILY, COMEDY

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STARRING: JASON SEGEL, ROB CORDDRY, ELLIE KEMPER, ROB LOWE, CAMERON DIAZ DIRECTOR: JAKE KASDAN GENRE: COMEDY When Jay (Jason Segel) and Annie (Cameron Diaz) first got together, their romantic connection was intense - but ten years and two kids later, the flame of their love needs a spark.

To kick things up a notch, they decide - why not? - to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon threehour session.

It seems like a great idea - until they discover that their most private video is no longer private.

With their reputations on the line, they know they're just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but as their race to reclaim their video leads to a night they'll never forget, they'll find that their video will expose even more than they bargained for.

An orphan boy leads his quirky family of TBC subterranean critters CERT into battle with an evil villain in this fun-packed family animation.

Eleven-year-old Eggs has been raised in the underground lair of the Boxtrolls. These lovable creatures only come out at night to scour the streets of Cheesebridge for trash, which they turn into amazing inventions.

Their nemesis is the evil Archibald Snatcher - a pest exterminator with ideas above his station, who leads a sinister gang of Red Hats. Matters come to a head when Winnie the neglected daughter of Cheesebridge's wealthy mayor, teams up with Eggs to save the Boxtrolls.

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PERFORMANCE Renaultsport R.S. 01 restates passion for motor sports

A brand new 500hp race car with carbon monocoque respecting LMP1 2014 standards will compete in the World Series by Renault from next year.

Designed under the management of Laurens van den Acker, Renault is restating its passion for motor sports with the Renaultsport R.S. 01, a racing car of spectacular styling and exceptional performance.

With a design inspired by the world of concept cars and governed by an absolute pursuit of aerodynamic downforce, Renaultsport R.S. 01 is a radical expression of the brand’s sporting DNA. With a carbon monocoque for a weight of less than 1,100 kg and an engine developing over 500 hp, it is able to reach a top speed of over 300 kph.

From 2015, Renaultsport R.S. 01 will be one of the stars of World Series by Renault in a new championship, the Renaultsport Trophy, a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

Patrice Ratti, CEO of Renault Sport Technologies said: “Renaultsport R.S. 01 is a spectacular racing car, in the purest tradition of GT. With its high-level sporting capacities, Renaultsport R.S. 01 illustrates the rich expertise of Renaultsport, and its ability to develop the racing cars that will reveal future GT or Endurance champions.”

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New technology to power the family car of 2020

The family cars of the next decade will be some of the most economical mainstream cars ever built, thanks to a raft of cutting-edge technologies which are already being worked on.

Top five new technologies will propel the average family car to achieve CO2 output figures of well under 90g/km and fuel efficiency levels of more than 300mpg. The average family car achieved just 132g/km of CO2 in 2012 and is expected to manage 130g/km by

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NEW LIFE CYCLE: Third-generation Audi TT saves on greenhouse gases

next year.

The European Union has set stringent regulations that require all car makers to meet a rigorous set of average CO2 emissions standards across their entire fleet of vehicles. These come into force in 2020.

Flywheels, electric turbochargers and intelligent aerodynamics will shape the way the mid-market saloons and hatchbacks will be built with the specific aim of meeting those standards.

Leaner and

greener Prediction of top five new fuel-saving technologies Flywheels

A British-designed flywheel system, which is used to drive the rear wheels of a front-wheel-drive car, is currently in testing. Flywheels can store waste energy and then release it, much like an electric motor and battery. Flywheel systems are also about a quarter of the cost of a hybrid set-up, far less complex and much lighter.

Variable Compression Ratio Engines

Earlier this year, it was announced that manufacturers were developing engines with variable compression ratios. Being able to vary an engine’s compression ratio depending on the demands being placed on it will lead to significant advances in efficiency.

Coasting

Coasting technology is something that is certain to be used on future models and will most likely be rolled out in three stages. The first stage, coasting at speed - is already a feature on cars fitted with dual-clutch automatic gearboxes. The next version will function when a car is travelling below 4mph. The ultimate version will allow transmission decoupling and engine shut-down when cruising at speed, travelling downhill or approaching traffic lights that are about to turn red.

Electric Turbochargers

Manufacturers have already begun to preview their own versions of electric turbocharging by using a powerful fan in the engine’s induction system. This fan blows air through the turbo when the engine is decelerating in order to spin the turbo fan up to speed so that full boost is available as soon as the driver gets back on the accelerator.

Enclosed Wheel Wells

It is believed that wheel wells might yield big reductions in drag. The step would involve enclosing the wheel housing so airflow doesn’t get trapped as it travels under the car. This would mean fitting an undertray that extends beneath the front wishbones. This flexible ‘skirt’, which could be attached to the wheel arch liners and the lower wishbones, creates a seal that moves with the suspension.

Host of new environmentally-friendly technology for the new Audi TT

By Steve Maybury info@asianexpress.co.uk

Audi has made significant gains in reducing the whole-life impact on the environment of its latest high-tech sports car.

Compared with its predecessor, the new Audi TT scores high with an increase in power output of up to 14 per cent and a simultaneous decrease in greenhouse gas emissions of 11 per cent.

As the premium vehicle manufacturer states in its new life cycle assessment of the third-generation TT, this means that each car in the series saves around 5.5 tonnes of greenhouse gases over its entire life cycle.

This includes not just carbon dioxide, but other substances such as methane, nitrous oxide and halogenated organic emissions.

A host of technologies have contributed towards the positive life cycle assessment of the Audi TT, including lightweight construction.

An intelligent combination of materials have been used by Audi engineers, who have now, for the second time in a row, succeeded in reducing the car’s unladen weight.

The first model change in 2006 saw weight savings of up to 90 kilograms achieved. With the front-wheel driven 2.0 TFSI engine variant of the new TT now weighing in at just 1,230 kilograms, this means that the car is once again around 50 kilograms lighter than its predecessor.

Weight reduction and intelligent lightweight construction measures also have an impact on the vehicle manufacturing process. Here they’ve reduced greenhouse gas emissions by around nine per cent, or 800 kilograms.

• New TT benefits from emissions reduction of 11% compared with predecessor.

• Power increase of up to 14% • Customer benefits from t he very first mile

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MPG marathon for electric vehicles Electric vehicles will feature strongly in this year’s MPG Marathon for the first time – but the drivers will have to plan their recharging points carefully if they want to finish first in their class.

Pure electric vehicles are taking part alongside range extenders and plug-in hybrids for the first time in the famous eco-driving extravaganza Electricity will be measured at 13p per kilowatt hour, while any carbon fuel that the petrol or diesel hybrid vehicles consume will also be taken into account.

This year’s MPG Marathon is set out to demonstrate that a combination of fuel-efficient cars, advanced fuels, route planning technology and eco-driving skills can be employed to successfully manage the rising cost of fuel.

The three new vehicle classes are joining the more familiar diesel and petrol-engined cars and vans that traditionally take part in the event, which this year is being held in the picturesque Cotswolds and the rugged Brecon Beacons on 8th and 9th October.

Several electric vehicle entries

have already been received. They will have to make the best possible use of the recharging network housed at service stations on the 360-mile route, and will be judged on how much power they consume over the course.

In previous years, the UK’s most prestigious lean-driving challenge has attracted celebrities, motoring journalists, academics and senior figures from the automotive industry, all striving to see if they can complete the chosen route using as little fuel as possible.

The bar is set very high as last year’s event was won by Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer from Leicestershire County Council who achieved an amazing average of 88.69 mpg over the total route of 339.3 miles.

Driving a Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 diesel-engined Titanium model, they out-performed the field of 23 other vehicles with a dazzling array of lean-driving skills. The pair have already confirmed that they will be attempting to defend their crown again this year.

READY: Electric vehicles set for 2014 MPG Marathon

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The days of punching the car radio’s channel search button to try to track down the music you like are over.

Toyota is giving access to personalised audio streaming in the car using AUPEO!, an audio application that can be downloaded for the latest Toyota Touch 2 with its multimedia package.

The new Yaris is the first Toyota in Europe to give customers the chance to tailor their on-board entertainment using the personalised audio application. It’s the first of its kind, opening up new audio streaming options from a choice of more than 200 curated radio stations, spanning the music spectrum from country to classical.

Users can tune into their personal radio, with a music feed based on their individual

taste, or select genre stations that focus on particular music types. A mood tuner provides music to suit your mood, while the ‘Artist Station’ function takes the music of a favourite performer and others of a similar style.

The service operates across national boundaries, so you can keep in tune with the sounds you like on any crosscontinental business or holiday journey.

Available in the UK from October, AUPEO! Premium Service will be available as a 30-day free trial package, giving full access to all premium services. After that initial period, users can benefit from the Basic Free Service giving unlimited music from selected stations, supported by Audio Adverts.

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The high-performance variant of the upcoming Jaguar is set to rival the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Word on the grapevine is that the 5.0-litre V8 beast is to be dubbed the Jaguar XE SVR, and will reportedly arrive by early 2016, about one year after the regular model goes on sale.

Under the hood, it will unsurprisingly use Jaguar’s existing 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, which will turn the powertrain to deliver a total of 489 hp.

The Jaguar XE SVR is set to sprint to 100 km/h in an impressive four seconds as well as an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Jaguar however, recently confirmed that the XE will be capable of hitting over 300 km/h (186 mph) so this will probably come by unlocking the limiter at the customer’s request.

An eight-speed automatic transmission is mated with the potent engine and the vehicle will adopt larger performance brakes as well as revised and stiffer suspension and an

electronically controlled limited slip differential.

The bodykit will come adapted to couple with the aggressive with highperformance variants of the Jaguar XE. This bodykit will likely include new bumpers, side skirts, a redesigned front grille, quad tailpipes and a rear diffuser.

Testing for the XE SVR has been prognosticated at the Nurburgring so we should see prototypes hitting the track early next year.

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WOMENS TRAINING Nari Ekta is a training organisation for women from Ethnic Minority Communities funded by Leeds City Council and Skill Funding Agency through Leeds City College. It has been established since 1985

Who can join the course?

Benefits of the Scheme

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Former Newcastle striker Michael Chopra signed to

Indian Super League

By Anush Ansari anush@asianexpress.co.uk

English footballer Michael Chopra has confirmed his signing to Kerala Blasters FC, owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, in the first season of the Hero Indian Super League starting October.

The ex Newcastle United striker - who has also enjoyed spells at Cardiff City, Blackpool and Sunderland - has been announced as the latest star to play in the inaugural Indian Super League after he was released by Blackpool.

Chopra will join the likes of former Arsenal players Freddie Ljunberg and Robert Pires, ex-Liverpool forward Luis Garcia and ex-Juventus star David Trezeguet in signing to the franchise.

The team’s Head Coach, former England Goalkeeper, David James said: “To pick Michael first is a tremendous achievement for us. We're glad to have a player with his experience in English football.

“He wants to help in setting up academies and grow football in India as part of the Kerala Blasters legacy. I'm sure that with Chopra's experience and enthusiasm he will certainly positively contribute to improving Indian football.”

European sides Atletico Madrid, Fiorentina and Feyenoord have all signed strategic partnerships with Super League clubs while Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and John Abraham are team co-owners.

Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly are also among the co-owners of different franchises in the ISL, which Chopra hopes will help the league mirror, the success of the Cricket IPL. British Football Agent Baljit Rihal, who

OPPORTUNITY: Ex-Newcastle striker Michael Chopra has been signed to India’s Kerala Blasters, owned by Sachin Tendulkar

worked closely with Chopra’s agency said: “The interest from India has been phenomenal. Michael is well known amongst Indian football fans.

“He was the first player of Indian heritage to play and indeed score in the English Premier League.

“Our hope is that he will act as a positive footballing role model for aspiring Indian youngsters as well as those Asians in the UK. Our teams will be working closely

with Michael to make a positive holistic contribution to the game in India.”

Chopra concludes: “I'm absolutely delighted to have been picked by Kerala Blasters.

“The fact that it's owned by one of the greatest sportsman in the world, Sachin Tendulkar, is tremendous.

“I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates, the fans and am ecstatic to have David James as the head coach.”

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A SPECIAL NIGHT OF BOXING FOR THE SHEFFIELD TALENT KELL BROOK

By Khalil Alam info@asianexpress.co.uk

On Sunday 17th August 2014 it was a special night for British boxing with the man known as ‘Special K’ Kell Brook becoming the new International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion of the world after 12 hard fought rounds against the talented and relentless American champion Shawn Porter.

There has always been friendly but exciting rivalry between British and American boxers and in the past I remember the Frank Bruno v Mike Tyson fights where thousands of loyal British fans went across to America to support Frank Bruno chanting ‘Bruno Spank the Yank’.

The win for Brook is not only special in terms of a Sheffield British boxer going across to America and beating an American boxer in front of a majority American crowd at one of the biggest boxing venues in the world, but also because many boxing fans and writers had written off Brook’s chance of winning this fight.

Brook was the major underdog in this fight and he had a point to prove in terms of his boxing ability.

Brook, now the holder of a major World Championship belt, opens up the possibility of lucrative, exciting and elite fights in the future and one such fight that is currently being debated by all boxing fans is a showdown with Brook’s British rival, Bolton boxing star Amir ‘King’ Khan.

Khan has made it clear that he now feels Brook has proved that he is an elite fighter by beating Shawn Porter and this has now opened the possibility of a fight. The fight is likely to take place next summer at Wembley Stadium London in front of 80,000 chanting fans.

There certainly seems like Brook and Khan genuinely have a hate for each other and this is one boxing rivalry that has been gaining interest throughout the world for some time with both boxers having verbal sparring fights on the social media websites and Khan stating he has previously had the advantage over Brook in a sparring session.

It is reported that Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn previously offered Khan an estimated eight million pounds to fight Brook and it now seems that the fight will generate even more revenue for both boxers.

Brook, after the Porter win, made it clear that he now wants people to take note of him and his boxing talent and has declared his arrival in the elite world of boxing and said “All the top fighters are probably watching this fight, and I welcome those fights,” he told Showtime’s Jim Gray in the post-fight ring. “It’s been a long time coming and I’ve been sacrificing for this moment, and now it’s worth it 10 times over. I’m the top dog in England now.”

We wish Brook the best of luck in the future and look forward to his upcoming fights and especially against Amir Khan.

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VICTORIOUS: Mahela Jayawardene ends his Test career with Sri Lankan pride

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Mahela’s Test career ends with victory over Pakistan

As Sri Lanka’s spinner Rangana Herath took his tally to 14 wickets in the match Mahela Jayawardene's 17year Test career ended with a series victory over Pakistan.

Herath, who plundered nine wickets in the first innings, claimed five for 57 as the Sri Lankans rolled Pakistan over for just 165 to secure a 105-run victory and hand Jayawardene the perfect closure on his career.

Batsman Jayawardene, was carried around the field in Colombo by his team-mates in front of Sri Lanka president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, after the conclusion of a 2-0 series win.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, 37-year-old Jayawardene, who will continue to play one-day international cricket until after next year's World Cup, said: "I don't know what to say, but I promise I won't cry.

"I love you all. Thank you so much for the support all these years. I still have a little bit left and I promise I'll give it my all for the World Cup. "Thanks also to my teammates. It's been great to play for Sri Lanka for so many years. I have always worn this cap with pride and passion."

Pakistan resumed their second innings on the final day at 127 for seven chasing an improbable 271 for victory and with number 11 Junaid Khan unable to bat because of injury.

In the event, even the threat of a rain delay could not hold up Sri Lanka, who took 40 minutes to get the ball rolling when Sarfraz Ahmed was caught sweeping Chanaka Welegedara to deep square leg to end his 29-run partnership with Wahab Riaz.

Wahab was the last man to go as Herath extended his match haul to a remarkable 14 for 184.

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MONEY: Aishah Sadiqah Khan raised around £400 in a week as part of the fundraising project

Paving the way Bodybuilder continues to lead the way in championships

Back page story continued Training every day, for up to five hours, Shanwaz clinched a third placed finish in the novice championships, cementing his place in the national finals and putting his name amongst the best.

This year, weighing in just over the lightweight category, Shanwaz finished fourth in the NPA championships in Taunton, and explained why it was just as satisfying as his top-three finish last year.

He said: “I competed in the NPA championships again this year but this time in a class and

not as a novice.

“I actually weighed in at just over one pound for the lightweights, so ended up competing against the big boys in the middleweights.

“Despite giving away nearly a stone of muscle, I managed a fourth placed finish which felt amazing.

“I need to thank my training partner, Kes Hussain, John, Gregg and Tina Parker, from Top Bodies Gym, as well as my brother, Mukhtar Ahmed.

Without them this wouldn’t have been possible.”

The father of four also reserved special praise for his wife for her ‘incredible support’

over the past 12 months despite having to overcome her own obstacles this year.

“It's been a hard year for me as my wife underwent serious surgery to her neck which had a massive impact on us,” he said.

“But she still pushed me to achieve my dreams and I have to thank her for being the backbone behind my success.”

By sticking to his strict diet plan and gym regime, it has allowed Shanwaz to continue paving his way forward in the bodybuilding world and has even resulted in him teaching aspiring competitors.

Working with young people, he has been trying to ‘get

children off the street and into the gym’ as a way of promoting healthier, more active lifestyles.

“It is very important to me that we get more young Asian people involved in the competitions,” he said.

“At the moment I do help a lot of young lads with advice on training, nutrition and how to lead a clean lifestyle.

“One of them is even going to his first show soon which I am really looking forward to.”

Earlier this year, Shanwaz was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Bodybuilding award by the Oracle Team for his inspirational transformation.

Dozens of cricketers were joined by more than one hundred intrigued onlookers this past bank holiday weekend as a special cricket tournament was held for charity in Leeds.

‘Cricket4Gaza’ was organised by local cricket enthusiast, Moahmmad Qasim, 28, in an attempt to bring different communities together by helping out a humanitarian cause.

Alongside co-organisers, Ummer Farooq and Mohammed Ilyas, the tournament concept was devised as a way of fulfilling this ambition and raising money for Palestinian’s caught up in the Gaza-Israel conflict.

On the day, four teams battled it out, through rain and shine, to see who would be crowned tournament champions.

Oakwood Pharmacy, Headingley Cricket Club, Ramallah United and Harehills Cricket Club were the four sides taking part, with two semi-finals determining who would meet in the final clash.

Before any cricket took place, Islamic scholar, Mohammed Ali Rizvi and Mr Furqan read verses from the holy Qu’ran, respected impeccably by all players, and then the action was underway.

In two close fought affairs, Oakwood overcame Ramallah, whilst it took the final ball of a super-over to determine a victor in the Headingley-Harehills clash, with the prior edging the game.

The final was watched by up to one hundred

BEFORE: Dody Shanwaz weighed in at 18 stone two years ago before he took up bodybuilding

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spectators, including local councillors and residents, with a triumph for the pretournament favourites Headingley, rounding off a fantastic day of cricket.

Alongside the action, a total of £3,800 was raised through donations for the Muslim Hands charity which provides aid to victims of poverty and disaster.

Mr Qasim said this total was more than he could have hoped for and thanked all those involved for their support.

“I’d seen football tournaments and other events taking part helping to raise money for this cause but there was nothing like this,” he said.

“As an avid cricketer I really wanted to give fellow players the chance to play the sport for charity and the whole day was a big success.

“In total we raised more than £3,000 and that was an amazing effort from everyone involved.”

He added: “One little girl called Aishah Sadiqah Khan deserves special praise for raising £400 a week prior to the event to help, as she said, ‘all the poorly children in Palestine’.”

The cheque was handed over to Muslim hands representative, Taqeer Ahmad, after the tournament.

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FUNDRAISING: In total, £3,800 was raised through the tournament, with the cheque handed over to Muslim Hands representative, Taqeer Ahmad, earlier this week

CHAMPIONS: Headingley Cricket won the final game against Harehills to lift the inaugural Cricket4Gaza trophy

‘I want to stay’

COMMITTED: Sergio Perez has enjoyed his first full campaign with Force India after joining in the summer alongside Nico Hulkenberg

Mexican Sergio Perez says he expects to stay at the Force India Formula One team next season with an extension likely to be agreed in a matter of weeks.

“Nothing is confirmed yet but we should be, in the next couple of weeks, sorted for next year,” the former Sauber and McLaren driver told reporters at the Belgian Grand Prix on Thursday.

“On my side it's a bit early to confirm anything but I expect things are going to move on very quickly,” he added.

Mexico is returning to the grand prix calendar next season after a 23-year absence and Perez is the country's leading driver, with a third place finish in Bahrain this year.

Perez, who also brings sponsorship to Force India, is currently 11th but 40 points behind his German team mate Nico Hulkenberg.

Team principal Vijay Mallya said last month that he was happy with his drivers, had options on both and saw no need to replace either for 2015.

However Perez was clearly reluctant to take anything for granted after last year's experience with McLaren where he seemed set to stay only to be abruptly dropped to clear a space for Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen.

“As you've seen in the past, anything can happen,” he said. “So I don't want to confirm anything before we sign. Let's see.”

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Bodybuilder continues to lead the way in championships

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A muscle man from Huddersfield says he would like to see a greater number of young Asians take up his passion for bodybuilding after coming fourth in a competition earlier this month.

33-year-old Shanwaz ‘Dody’ Ahmed, only began training seriously in the discipline two years ago when he was still weighing in at 18 stone.

Yet, after deciding to shed the weight and target a place at the Yorkshire Natural Physique Association (NPA) in 2013, the family man began hitting the gym.

Continued on page 86 COMPETE: Despite missing out on competing in the lightweight class by just one pound, Shanwaz Ahmed still managed to clinch fourth spot in the middleweight category at the NPA Championships earlier this month

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