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Driver crashes into a house during a police chase, and dies shortly after The 22-year-old was driving a Toyota Auris when it hit a house and garden wall in Queensbury, Bradford on the night of 10 February

West Yorkshire Police said he had failed to stop for a marked police car which led to the chase. He suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to Leeds General infirmary for treatment. Police said he died last night and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The car hit a house in Smithy Fold before crashing into a garden wall on Highgate Road at the junction with Union House Lane. The incident was being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Young people at risk from loud music hearing damage says charity

During UK Tinnitus Week (5 – 11 February) national charity Action on Hearing Loss is urging young people to better protect themselves from prolonged exposure to loud music as four million are estimated to be at risk of hearing damage from over amplified music.

Tinnitus, the ringing, hissing, buzzing or roaring sound in one or both ears where there is no external sound source, currently affects one in every 10 adults in the UK and can have a detrimental effect on a person's life, their relationships with family and friends and their ability to sleep, concentrate and work. While there are ways of managing the condition there is currently no cure.

stand upright and tall, however over time if people continue to trample over it, it will become flat.

This is similar to what happens to your hair cells – continued exposure can permanently damage your hearing and lead to tinnitus which could mean that listening to music, which so many young people love, becomes less enjoyable.

Gemma Twitchen, Action on Hearing Loss Senior Audiologist explained:

Action on Hearing Loss is funding research to find a cure for the condition, but while its scientists are working towards a breakthrough, the charity wants to encourage everyone to wear earplugs when going to concerts and other noisy spaces such as gyms and invest in noise cancelling headphones when listening to music through their personal music players to avoid developing tinnitus.

‘Listening to loud music on a night out or from your personal music player can affect your hair cells, a bit like the way a fresh patch of grass is affected by someone trampling over it, after a few times the grass will

Gemma Twitchen continued: ‘You don’t have to stop your love of music in order to protect yourself.

It’s a good idea to get good ear plugs in loud situations like gigs whether you're playing or listening

- the modern ones are quite comfortable and don’t ruin the listening experience as some people think.

‘Also noise cancelling headphones are really good for listening to music when background noise is high, like in buses and trains as they help to cut this out so that you don’t have to increase the volume to override (or compete with) this noise. It’s best to take these simple steps to protect your hearing as the effects of noise damage can be irreversible.’

The safe exposure time to listen to music at 85dB is eight hours. As sound intensity doubles with every increase of 3dB, the exposure time halves. For sounds of 110 – 120dB, like in nightclubs, even a short exposure time can cause hearing damage.

Paul Breckell, Action on Hearing Loss Chief Executive says: ‘Worryingly some our research showed that over half (53.4%) of people aged 18 to 24 had experienced tinnitus, with 40% of people unaware that being exposed to loud noise can lead to permanent tinnitus.

‘In nightclubs or concerts, noise levels are often over 100dB which means you can only safely listen to music for 15 minutes without wearing ear plugs. Who goes to a gig or a club for 15 minutes? Ear plugs are the only thing that can protect you as they take off on average 15-20dB – which takes you under the 85dB level, and makes for safer listening.’

Action on Hearing Loss has a dedicated Tinnitus Information Line which provides vital support to those affected and their families and would encourage anyone affected not to suffer in silence. The line is available on telephone 0808 808 6666, text phone 0808 808 9000 and email tinnitushelpline@hearingloss.org.uk

For those who want to know what tinnitus sounds like visit: https:// www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/ hearing-health/tinnitus/ Feel free to use this simulation.

More information can be found at: www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/ TinnitusWeek

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Armed police have an hour long stand off with 'tiger on the loose' only to realise it was a cuddly toy

Armed police were called to a Scottish farm to tackle a " tiger on the loose".

However, after an HOUR long stand off they realised it was nothing more than a cuddly toy .

Aberdeenshire farmer Bruce Grubb called the police and reported the fearsome big cat, usually seen in jungles or savannas, was at his farm.

He thought he spotted the big cat in the animals' barn, police arrived and there was a tense hour-long stand off.

But when the ' animal ' didn't move they realised it was a cuddly toy.

Sounds like a TV sketch doesn't in? But this really did happen Bruce told The Scottish Sun : “I had absolutely no doubt it was real — I got a hell of a scare.

"I was worried it was going to eat all my cows before police managed to

shoot it.”

At the time of the so called sighting Bruce was hosting a housewarming party and left his guests to check on his 200 cows when he thought he saw the tiger.

He then called the police and refused to get out of the squad car or even wind the windows down. He didn’t want to go anywhere near it because he thought it was real.

Checks were even made with nearby zoos in case any animals had escaped.

Once the "tiger" was revealed for what it was, police were stood down and officers took it away with them.

It's believed the toy was a prank.

Police are appealing for witnesses in violent brawl involving weapons at High field Gardens in Heaton where five men have been charged irelating to the incident Police investigating a disturbance in the Heaton area of Bradford are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The incident happened between 5pm and 6pm in Highfield Gardens last Friday (9 February).

An attending police officer was struck with an object and attended hospital where he received treatment for cuts to his face.

Five males aged between 19 and 48 have been charged with offences relating to the incident and have been bailed to appear at court next month.

A sixth male has been released under investigation.

Enquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Bradford District CID on 101, quoting crime reference 13180067615.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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Bradford to pioneer drone technology

Bradford has been picked as one of only five cities to test and explore innovative new applications using the very latest drone technology.

Over a third of UK cities bid for a place on the Flying High Challenge, run by Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre in partnership with Innovate UK. The Flying High Challenge is designed to push the technological and regulatory boundaries of hightech remotely control craft.

Bradford, London, Preston, Southampton and the West Midlands will lead the way in shaping how this cutting edge technology could be used in new ways to address a range of local needs.

From using drones to support public services, to exploring potential commercial opportunities, the programme will help shape future national regulations, policies and drone applications.

Bradford Council working with Nesta and local partners will trial new applications in areas such as disaster response, digital health, surveying and community safety.

These may include: •Capturing data immediately following emergencies, for example, recording land movement following flooding or to assessing structural safety of buildings following fires or other incidents.

•Modelling and managing flood risk.

•3D city scanning of rooftops, with drones working alongside existing. ground-laser scanning systems to provide a complete picture.

•Thermal and visual surveys of buildings to monitor energy efficiency.

•Surveying inaccessible subterranean drains and

•Emergency transportation of tissue or samples for hospitals.

•Inspecting historical buildings with fragile structures.

•Managing vegetation and invasive species.

•Helping to manage traffic or anti-social behaviour.

•Identifying, diagnosing and repairing streetworks.

Flying High partners will explore public attitudes, environmental impacts, logistics and safety of drones operating in a variety complex urban and rural environments.

The successful cities boasts strong credentials in areas from aerospace to robotics and autonomous vehicles, and many have unique approaches to public engagement and local economic development, making them exceptionally well placed to deliver on both the technical and societal aspects of the programme.

Some of the earliest drone testing was done in Bradford and the city was picked for its strengths in technological innovation, partnership working and enthusiasm to adopt new technologies.

Bradford district’s densely populated urban areas, moorland, farmland and woodland also offers the project a range of diverse environments in which to test the technology.

The ‘Flying High Challenge’ is run by Nesta’s Challenge Prize Centre in partnership with Innovate UK, the British Government’s innovation agency.

Coun Alex Ross-Shaw, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said:

Bradford is going to be at the forefront of developments in this exciting technology which has some very promising applications in disaster response, digital health, surveying and community safety.

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“Bradford is going to be at the forefront of developments in this exciting technology which has some very promising applications in disaster response, digital health, surveying and community safety.

“The Flying High Challenge presents us with the opportunity to be pioneers in the drone industry, shaping policy and regulation, developing new technologies and attracting investment and jobs into the district.”

Nishita Dewan, Programme Lead for the Flying High Challenge, explains: “The entries to the Flying High Challenge showed the huge appetite from cities across the UK to develop models for drones that work for their people and communities.

“We saw diverse and creative uses for drones such as boosting wi-fi and helping find lost children at the seaside, to the support for key public services such as delivering AEDs and inspecting critical infrastructure.

“Cities represent an important medium, through which we can understand the public’s needs, both for Flying High and our partners, BEIS, CAA and the DfT. We want to co-create a solution that understands the needs of local people and the future city they want to live in.

“In the subsequent phases of the Flying High Challenge, the five cities that have been selected will become testbeds for future demonstrations.”

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Our Top 10 Bradford’s most influential South Asian men

As part of our annual compilation of key influencers and movers and shakers of Bradford, we bring to you our very first of many most influential South Asian male list 2018. Earning money and achieving success is surely hard work, however being able to have influence is something that only a special few can command. So, we set out to find out, just who are the most influential men within Bradford’s South Asian community. Following an extensive survey with our readers and members of the Bradford community the difficult task of whittling down the list to the final 10 has finally been achieved. It wasn’t easy trust us as there are so many who are inspiring and deserving of recognition, that it was a real challenge to get to our final 10. The list is in no particular order and focuses on men from all sectors of business, politics, achievement and contribution to society and here they are:

Zain Javadd Malik

Amjad Parvez Is the found partner of The Seafresh Food Group.

More popular known as Zayn Malik was one of five members of the popular British boy band One Direction andis perhaps Bradford’s best exports.The popular singer made it to international stardom when he won the British music competition The X Factor in 2010. Five years later he left his band mates, One Direction to go solo and enjoys a fanbase of millions across the globe. Not long after leaving One Direction, Malik launched his solo music career with a demo version of "I Don't Mind," which was leaked online by producer Naughty Boy. Official singles soon followed, including "Pillowtalk" and "It's You." Both of these tracks were featured on his first album, Mind of Mine, which debuted in March 2016.The young artist according to Forbes magazine is reported to be valued at £51million.

Mr Pervez was recently recognised with an honorary fellowship by Bradford College, for his contribution to business.

He went from owning one corner shop to running both Seafresh food wholesaling, and Adams cash and carry businesses. The highly regarded enterprise employs nearly 300 people locally, and many more across the world through its global supply networks. His is a story of hard work, ambition and a drive to help others along the way.

Having moved to Bradford from

Pakistan as a 10-year-old, in 1970, he studied A Levels at Bradford College before gaining a degree in business and marketing, and then setting up his own business.

He is a strong advocate of, and a huge contributor to Bradford’s economic growth. He has always credited the rich and diverse city for giving him a good education, complete acceptance, solid support and the opportunity to prosper.

His first taste of employment saw him become assistant marketing manager at the Yorkshire Building Society. From there, his father now aged 92, encouraged

him to go into business. The rest they say is history. Amjad is now very much part of the Bradford furniture greatly respected by both business and local communities alike.

Imran Hussain MP Is a British Labour Party politician and a barrister.

He began his career in politics in 2002, when he was elected as a Labour councillor for the Toller ward. In 2008, he was elected as Deputy Leader of the Council's Labour Group. In 2010, when Labour took control of the council, he became Deputy Leader of Bradford Council and remained in that position for five years until the 2015 general election when he was elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Bradford East.

He was re-elected as MP for Bradford East in the recent snap election with a majority of over 20,000 votes. In July 2017 Mr Hussain was appointed Shadow Minister of State for Justice.

Chief Superintendent Mabs Hussain Was promoted to chief superintendent in February 2016 and appointed district commander for Wakefield.

Born in Girlington, he began his career in his home city in 1996, at the age of 22, and worked at Bradford CID as a detective sergeant and inspector, and then a chief inspector in the district, before moving to Leeds.

At Leeds, aged 38, he became one of the youngest superintendents and helped to create the largest policing district in the country through the merger of three policing divisions.

The ‘change programme’ was unprecedented due to its size and scale, creating the largest span of command at his rank and the largest policing district outside of London.

He is a regional board member of HRH Prince of Wales charity ‘Mosaic’ and through that has created a nationally recognised offender mentoring programme for Muslim prisoners across the Yorkshire region which has received national recognition.

He has created a unique partnership between West Yorkshire Police and the charity, and mentors from all walks of life now work with offenders within prisons and the community providing support and guidance to break the cycle of offending within their communities.

During his West Yorkshire policing career, Chief Supt Hussain has led investigations into a range of serious offences, including murder, rape, robbery and burglary.

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COVER STORY Cllr Imran Khan

Mohammed Aslam MBE,

Zulfi Karim

is a very popular Bradford entrepreneur who, at the age of 15 years, began his working life in the textile mills of Bradford, moving on to become a bus conductor and then a bus driver, rising through his own efforts to the position he occupies today as Executive Chef and Managing Director of one of the most reputable restaurant groups in Yorkshire, employing 450 staff in 14 restaurants’ and a £4million purpose built banqueting centre.

Working to build the family business, came hand in hand with charity work, where he works with Schools, Colleges, The Princes Trust and Mosaic, helping to inspire young people into a career of their choice.

Mohammed Aslam is instrumental in organising the annual Aagrah Charity Dinner which, to date, has raised £1.7 million for many charities in the UK and overseas, including participating in WALK TALK 2008, a 200-mile walk led by Gill Hicks who was injured in the

Is the current Deputy Leader of Bradford Council and holds the portfolio for Education, Employment and Skills.

Cllr Khan first became a Labour councillor in 1998 when he won University Ward with 49 per cent of the vote.

In 2002 he stood for Heaton and came a close second to the late Conservative Cllr Stanley King.

He then became Labour councillor for the Bowling and Barkerend Ward in 2011 and won the seat with 44 per cent of the votes. 2015 saw Cllr Khan re-elected in 2015 increasing his share of the vote to 50 per cent.

Cllr Khan also chairs the Consortia of Ethnic Minority Organisations which aims to support and raise the profile of BME organisations across West Yorkshire. His other role includes Chief Executive Officer of Grange Interlink Community Centre which is based in the University ward of Bradford.

He is also and elected Labour councillor for the Bowling and Barkerend ward since 2011.

London 7/7 bombings.

In 2010 he was awarded an MBE in recognition for his services to the Hospitality Industry and in 2016 he was bestowed with the appointment of Deputy Lieutenants for the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy

Mohammed Taj Was born in a tiny village just outside Mirpur, in Azad Kashmir. He and his family immigrated to Britain in 1966 and this was only the beginning of his inspirational journey from a bus conductor to heading the powerful TUC. At the age fourteen and without speaking a word of English, Taj began his new life in Britain. He was sent to school in Usher Street to the ‘Immigrant Centre’, he then went on to Bradford College to study English for Overseas Students. At first life was a struggle and Taj’s family had to search for opportunities to earn a living and worked in the mills, drove taxis or anything that helped the family survive. Taj worked in the mill at James Tankard and Leigh Mills before undertaking a sales job at the city centre department store Brown Muff & Co. In 1974 he became a bus conductor with Bradford City Transport and struck up a lasting friendship with conductor Richard Jowett who introduced him to union work.

Later Taj studied at the Trade Union Centre at Bradford College and then went onto teach and is still an avid supporter of the College.

He soon became an active trade unionist and was then elected branch secretary, a role he has undertaken for over thirty years. He first got involved with the Transport and General Workers Union, now part of Unite, when he began to investigate complaints that Asian

Raj Parmar Raj began his career as a trained media professional. Although he is a professional dancer and established his own dance troupe performing in melas across the UK, he is known for his natural flair for radio work, which led him to becoming one of the youngest directors in the broadcasting industry.

Raj has also had a taste of acting with appearances in in major blockbuster Casino Royale, as well as British film Mischief Night. In 2014 Raj achieved a small role in one of India's most popular drama serials, Saraswatichandra.

More recently, he has appeared in Channel 4’s reality series Big Ballet.

Raj also manages the marketing for Bradford’s leading and longest established Asian radio station Sunrise radio.

Is a business marketing professional, specialising in brand development and sponsorship management with more than 15 years-experience in delivering major events and festivals.

workers had to pay a bribe to corrupt union officials and managers before they could get work on the buses. As a result of his work into unjust practices several people went to prison.

In 1982 Taj was elected as the Transport & General’s workers union shop steward, and ten years later became a worker director for the whole of West Yorkshire. In the late 1980s Taj was elected chair of the Transport & General’s national black, Asian and ethnic minorities committee and sat on the executive council of the union. He is now based in Unite's branch office of First in their Bradford office and is responsible for looking after the interests of the 650 employees for First West Yorkshire.

In 2014 Taj was appointed President of the powerful TUC after being elected its first Asian and Muslim president.

Balbir Panesar was born in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. His family moved to Bradford when he was nine and spoke only a little English.

Following school, he spent a year studying electrical installation full time at Bradford Technical College and he remembers that he probably messed about a little then. However, as soon as he entered the workplace as an apprentice electrician at John Peirson Ltd, he took his work and his day release studies at College seriously.

After ten years with Pierson’s something ‘clicked’ for Balbir in 1977 and he decided to go it alone. He parted on very good terms and he is still in touch with his former boss, who recently joked that his claim to

Zulfi was Bid Director for the International Indian Film Academy Awards in 2007. His previous roles include non-executive director of Welcome to Yorkshire and Governor of Leeds City College. Previous events include the Bradford International Festival & Mela.

Zulfi also sits on the board for the Bradford Council for Mosques and has been instrumental in assisting with key decisions relating to issues that affect and impact on the Muslim community in Bradford.

One of Zulfi’s most notable works has been in leading the efforts to help fundraising to repair the roof of a Grade II-listed Synagogue in Bradford.

Zulfi, is also founder and Director of the World Curry Festival and is a board member of Bradford City of Film.

fame was employing Balbir as an apprentice!

Balbir set up PEC, which went from strength to strength since establishing. His company employs over a hundred people with turnover in excess of £10m.

He has been an active supporter of various charities both local and national, won numerous awards including the AoC Gold Award, the Yorkshire Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Institute of Directors’ Special Achievement Award and the Business Personality of the Year in the Bradford Means Business Awards.

Balbir also became the first Asianpresident of Bradford Chamber of Commerce and was also appointed Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Lieutenancy.

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Report calls For More Funding To Help Youngsters

by GRAHAME ANDERSON A report calling for significant Government investment to improve life opportunities for both young people and disadvantaged children in the North has been welcome by Bradford Council. The Educating the North: Driving Ambition across the Powerhouse, also calls for businesses across the Northern regions to play a greater role in offering opportunities for youngsters.

A Financial Boost The report produced by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership recommends £300m extra funding be set aside to ensure children are ready for school by the age of five. Former Conservative Chancellor and now Editor of the London Even Standard told the media: “Our education system, right the way from the start of school to higher education, must provide the next generation with the skills, inspiration and training to fulfil their goals and build our economy. There is now overwhelming evidence attainment at 16 is too low in the North, leaving us lagging behind the UK and international competitors.”

It also calls for the creation of a Regional Schools Commissioner for Yorkshire, and to devolve adult education funding to Northern Metro Mayors. This is something Bradford Council would also welcome.

Bradford Supports Recommendations “We approve of the need for greater investment supporting schools and families in the North, said Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe. “The report is right to call for more investment in support for disadvantaged families. The funding cuts we are facing have meant the council has had to take some difficult decisions, about how we deliver services.

We have repeatedly made the case to central

Government of the need for more funding in this area.

“The report also looks at the way Northern Metro Mayors could lead on ensuring we meet skills gaps in our economy. This reinforces the importance of ensuring we can achieve a devolution agreement working for our young people, so Bradford and Yorkshire can shape its own economic future.”

Aligning Education and Skills Michael Jameson, Bradford Council’s Strategic Director for Children’s Services added: “This report focuses on aligning education, regeneration and skills which is a key mission for us all. It’s encouraging, in many of the areas highlighted in the report Bradford is already leading the way.

“It calls for the expansion of Opportunity Areas in the North. Bradford is one of the first areas in the North to be chosen to receive this Opportunity Area funding to improve social mobility, through education and we have an exciting and innovative programme in place.

“This work will focus on strengthening school leadership and the quality of teaching. It aims to improve literacy in primary schools, broadening aspirations and supporting young people into rewarding careers. Evidencebased research will help remove barriers to learning.

“In Bradford, through our Education Covenant, we recognise education is everyone’s business and we support everyone from businesses, charities and the voluntary sector to work with schools to provide opportunities for our young people. We have fantastic relationships in place with our business community in Bradford working with our schools, and we would welcome being able to build on this strength.”

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Bradford man ordered to repay criminal profits of over £460,000

Shazad Hussain of Primary Way, Bradford, who was prosecuted and convicted of five offences of Fraud by Abuse of Position and sentenced to 45 months imprisonment in January 2016, was yesterday ordered to repay £462,515.81.

relatives to pay for essential care services. However over a number of years the defendant had abused his position of trust, taking control of the family finances and controlling every aspect of his vulnerable relative’s expenditure.

A complex investigation by Bradford Council’s Corporate Fraud Team and the West Yorkshire Joint Services’ Financial Investigation Service identified that Hussain had fraudulently abused his position as a trusted family member.

The investigation revealed that over the course of six years Hussain had also siphoned off a significant portion of his family’s benefit monies for his own personal gain.

He dishonestly took control of £316,000 of direct care payments and welfare benefits paid to various vulnerable members of his family and then failed to use the funds for their intended purpose. His relatives were particularly vulnerable due to their reliance upon him.

The benefits administered by the local authority were to enable his vulnerable

It was discovered that monies intended to pay for care services and his relatives living expenses had in fact been transferred into accounts held in his sole name with some of the funds having been used by him to purchase luxury items including a private number plate and gold bullion. Other funds were left to accumulate in his various accounts, accruing interest for his sole gain.

Following a four week trial

at Bradford Crown Court in January 2016, the jury found the defendant guilty of five offences of Fraud by abuse of position. He was sentenced to 45 months imprisonment and the Prosecutor asked for the case to proceed to confiscation under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Following a five day contested confiscation hearing at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, a confiscation order was made by His Honour Judge Savill on 7 February 2018 requiring the defendant to pay £462,515.81.

The Judge found that the defendant had benefited from criminal conduct to the value of £671,782.34. However, as the defendant only had assets of £462,515.81 available, he was ordered to pay the lesser amount.

Coun Val Slater, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Mr Hussain was trusted

by vulnerable members of his family to act in their best interests and he abused that trust. It’s absolutely right to pursue him for those funds.

We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable people get the support they are entitled to.

We will always deal robustly with any fraud and with partner agencies we will pursue recompense in order to both protect vulnerable people and recoup taxpayers’ money.”

Linda Davis Head of West Yorkshire Financial Exploitation & Abuse Team (West Yorkshire Joint Services), said: “We do everything we can to stop criminals profiting from their crimes and to recover the money to fund the public purse.

Ensuring that individuals do not benefit financially from criminal activity is paramount, and this joint investigation has resulted in money intended to be used for the social care and wellbeing of vulnerable adults, being recovered.”

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Recipes from Banarsi Ran Dumphukht Ingredients

• Mutton Leg (whole) : 2 kg • National Iodized Salt : 4 tablespoons • National Tikka Boti Masala : 1 Packet • Garlic Cloves : 4-5 • National Ginger & Garlic Paste : 2 tablespoons each • National Vinegar : 2 tablespoons • National Chinese Chili Sauce : 3 tablespoons • Yogurt : half cup • Tamarind Pulp (Imli) : 3-4 tablespoons • Papaya Paste : 4 tablespoons • Egg (beaten) : 1 • Zarda / Orange Food Color

: quarter teaspoon (optional) • National Garam Masala : 1 teaspoon • Oil : half cup Method Make small cuts on the leg.

Thoroughly rub with National Iodized Salt and keep it in a strainer. Rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, placing a tray underneath for the drippings.

Wash off the salt from muttonleg by running it under flowing tap water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel.

Push the garlic cloves in the insertions made earlier on the meat.

Make a paste by combining all the ingredients; rub all over the mutton-leg and marinate for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator.

Place the mutton leg in a pot. Use a thick-bottomed pan or place a tawa underneath the pot. Cover with a tight lid and seal the edges using the roti dough.

Cook on a low heat for about 2-3 hours.

Place the meat carefully on a serving dish. It is best enjoyed as it is or with saffron pulao made with National Pulao Masala and a pinch of saffron.

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Aaloo Mat ar Qeema -

When the family starts turning up their nose at their ‘roz marra ke khanay‘, why not give them a surprise by giving your everyday Aalo Qeema a taste of National Bombay Biryani!

Ingredients

Method

• Oil : half cup • Onion (chopped) :1 • Minced Meat : 500 gm • Ginger & Garlic Paste : 1 teaspoon each • National Bombay Biryani Masala : 3 tablespoon • Tomatoes (chopped) : 3 • Potato (cubes) : 2 medium • Green Peas : half cup • Iodized Salt : to taste

Heat oil in a sauce pan and cook the onions till translucent.

To this add minced meat; cook on a high heat till browned.

Turn the heat low; add Ginger Paste, National Garlic Paste, and National Bombay Biryani Masala. Cook for a few minutes using a little water, as required, to prevent the masala from burning.

potatoes & half cup of water.

Cook with the lid covered on a medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Add green peas and cook for another 5 minutes or until almost dried.

Add Salt if required and cook whilst stirring on a high heat for 2 minutes.

Now add the tomatoes,

Custard Kunafa

Ingredients

Vermicelli : 1 packet Ghee (Clarified Butter) : 1 cup Milk : 2 cups Sugar : 4 tablespoons Vanilla Custard : 2 tablespoons Sugar Syrup : 1.5 cup Khoya : half cup Pistachios (chopped) for garnish : 2 tablespoons Almonds (chopped) for garnish : 1 tablespoon Method Place Vermicelli in a large bowl and pour over enough boiling

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hot water to cover it.

Let it sit for 2-3 minutes till it softens. Avoid over-soaking, as it will make vermicelli mushy.

Strain well.

In a small frying pan, add 3-4 tbsp ghee. Evenly spread a generous amount of soft vermicelli, which covers the entire surface. Cook vermicelli until golden brown on each side. This may take around 8-10 minutes. Repeat this process till you have enough circles to assemble. Each Kunafa uses two Vermicelli rounds/circles.

In a sauce pan, bring milk to a boil; add sugar and simmer for

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Mix Vanilla Custard with 4 tbsp of water; pour in the milk while stirring to avoid any lumps.

Cook on medium heat till it thickens. Turn the heat off and cool it.

Pour a generous amount of custard in between two layers of the fried vermicelli circles.

Abundantly pour lukewarm sugar syrup on top; let it sit for 10 minutes then press a few times to help it absorb the syrup properly.

Garnish with khoya, pistachios, and almonds.

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Faith In The Organ Donation Register

by GRAHAME ANDERSON Many UK Citizens Still Unaware of The System Thousands of UK residents are still unaware they are automatically included on the organ donation register unless they officially opt out of the scheme. This requires individuals of all faiths living in Britain to go into an official website to carry out the process. For those who don't, their organs and tissue will become the property of the UK government following death. As a consequence, this is causing some consternation among differing religious denominations and the public generally. This can also potentially lead to the personal wishes of family members being over-ridden by those close to them, who perhaps weren't informed of their intentions.

Organ Donation And The Law Two important laws currently govern organ donation and transplantation in the UK. These involve The Human Tissue (Scotland) Act 2006 and The Human Tissue Act 2004 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Though introduced as new legislation four years ago, the Human Transplantation (Wales) Act 2013 - came into effect in the principality on 1 December 2015, linked to a so called 'deemed

consent system'. It means unless a person living in Wales has expressed a decision not to be an organ donor, they will be regarded as having no objection to donation at death. But this soft opt-out is still triggering fierce debate in some quarters.

Individual Faith So what of religious beliefs? The Sikh philosophy and teachings give credence to both giving and putting others first. This act of 'Seva' or selfless service aims to give without reward, a core belief of any Sikh. Islamic law emphasizes the preservation of human life. This general rule has been used to support human organ donation provided the benefit outweighs the personal cost. The Koran however, has nothing to refer to with some scholars having differing opinions. There are around three million Muslims in the UK of course. They also make up more than a fifth of Birmingham's population. The Hindu faith cites the existence of life after death, and the ongoing process of rebirth.

According to their teachings, The law of Karma decides which way the soul will go in the next life. Christians consider organ donation an act of love and a way of following Jesus' example.

The Late Mr Om Parkash Sharma MBE, President, National Council of Hindu Temples has previously said: “Organ donation is in

keeping with Hindu beliefs as it can help to save the life of others.”

And more than seven years ago Sentamu Ebor, Archbishop of York, said: “The simple act of joining the donors’ register can help make the world of difference to those in need. I hope that everyone will consider whether they can give life to others after their own death.

Telling Statistics Recent statistics show in the last nine months of 2017, there were 586 organ donors, with 20,000 people opting to stay on the Organ Donor register. This amounted to 37 per cent.

A total of 505 registered donors could not be made available for transplant in the last five years because of objections from relatives.

To this end The British Medical Association have made it clear they firmly encourage family members to respect the wishes of the deceased.

If an individual wishes aren't known specially-trained healthcare professionals will approach the family for their authorisation to proceed, based on their knowledge of the potential donor.

Jayne Fisher, team manager for the Yorkshire Organ Donation Services Team and a former Bradford Royal Infirmary specialist nurse for organ donation, added: "Every day in this country, three people die in need of a transplant. Yet across

the UK and Bradford, one in three adults haven't considered organ donation, or decided whether they want to be an organ donor.

Those Against The Current System The survey site YouGov has reported lots of people believing a deceased person's body should not become the property of the state.

One contributor said: “This issue is a very sensitive one and I feel it should be entirely voluntary. I really feel strongly people should retain their own preference, on any matter, rather than have it forced upon them” Victoria from Staffordshire says: “Some of these choices are made by people on religious grounds, self-beliefs and their own morals.

Just as we should not dictate how other people live, we should not dictate how they die” The Register The confidential NHS Organ Donor register is maintained by NHS Blood and Transplant. Donors can make their wishes known by either telling a close relative, writing in a will or document or by carrying a donor card.

For more details and instructions on how to opt out visit https://www.organdonation.nhs. uk/register-to-donate/refuse-todonate/

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We are, by default, considered to want to (and are expected to) find a marriage partner as soon as we are eligible.

There’s this warped idea that if we don’t, there MUST be something inherently wrong with us–we are dumb, stubborn, or inadequate. “Oh, you haven’t found ‘the one?'” or “Oh, someone will come along.”

Sometimes it’s “Oh, you’re the career type?” My answer: I am in no hurry, and am sure I will find the right man for ME, when the time is right for ME. Women like us do not go looking for “the one” and do not wait for someone to “come along.”

My single status doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with me. It doesn’t mean I’m unlikeable or that a man just hasn’t ambled by, head-overheels yet. Contrary to popular belief, my role as a woman does not automatically make marriage my primary priority, but at the same time, marriage is something that I do want to experience.

I know many women who are happy as housewives. There are others who skillfully juggle marriage, children, and a career. Then there are those women who simply do not marry: Oprah Winfrey, Chelsea Handler, Maya Angelou, Harper Lee, Jane Addams, Jane Austen–the list goes on.

There, are so many women I know who are past their 30’s and still single and let me tell you and THEM that it’s not because they are unwanted or left on the shelf. For some marriage is not high on their list of goals, and their careers are their primary goal.

Although for others the right man simply hasn’t come along.

In this fast-paced world and when trying to juggle a demanding career finding the right man can become difficult. I mean where do you look to find him?

And while I am at it, let me ask that when men are employed and single, they are respected for wanting to be something before wanting to be someone’s. When women are employed and single, they are chastised for being too career orientated or independent.

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Why? To those wondering why I am okay with the prospect of turning 40 and single, well I am a career woman with huge ambitions, but I like many also want to find my soul-mate and marriage just hasn’t happened for me yet, doesn’t mean I don’t want it, nor does it mean that I will marry just because people want me to. I will marry when I know it is the right thing for ME.

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For those who know me, know that I am a nononsense kind of a person and so to spend the rest of your life with me, not only do you have to be someone special (for me), but someone that can cope with my forever challenging role, both as a businesswoman, a community activist and a devoted daughter to amazing parents.

Fatima Patel, is Editor and founder of Asian Sunday Newspaper.

I and all you other single females need to remind others that we don’t need to be married to validate ourselves and that we are happy within ourselves and marriage will happen when the right person comes along.

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New Amazon Echo Spot Following on from the Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire TV Stick, the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot now comes the new Amazon Echo spot, an attractive voice-assisted smart speaker with screen, which Amazon refers to as ‘glanceable’ technology.

the Alexa app (or audio calling to other Echo devices), which works well despite the small screen.

The Echo Spot sounds pretty good for a small speaker, and better than the Echo Dot. It’s more than loud enough to command from across the room and clearly hear the answers, and it’s perfectly fine for playing the odd spot of music, particularly as a bed-side speaker.

But it isn’t a patch on £100 speakers or the audio-only Echo.

The Echo Spot can do everything the Echo Show can just in a smaller, cheaper ball-shaped device with a circular screen.

That includes playing music, answering questions and showing the weather, video from cameras and the like.

The Echo Spot is the first of Amazon’s small army of voiceassistant speakers that can really be considered cute-looking. The 91mm-tall little black or white ball looks incredibly modern with just three buttons on the top and a crisp-looking 2.5in circular screen on the front.

There’s a camera above the screen, a small speaker in the

The Amazon Echo Spot costs £120 for one, in black or white, or two for £200.

base and a power plug and 3.5mm audio socket in the back. It all looks very neat.

coming back with answers, information or actions on your commands. It’s practically instant.

Like every other Echo device, the Spot listens out for your choice of wake word – the default is “Alexa” – and then starts streaming what you say to Amazon’s servers,

Apart from playing web videos, such as YouTube the Spot can do most things such as do video calling to other camera-enabled Echo devices or smartphones with

The Echo Spot is an attractive little addition to Amazon’s smart speaker range. It does everything you might want from a smart speaker, while adding a clock, at-a-glance information and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface for accessing additional features.

We like the attractive small speaker and give it a four star rating

Facebook is testing a new "downvote" button that will let users provide a signal that a comment is “inappropriate, uncivil, or misleading.”

Facebook is currently testing a feature that allows users to "downvote" comments. In a statement to TechCrunch, Facebook said that the downvote button is being offered in a limited number of public Page post comments and can be seen by a small set of people in the U.S. only. The downvote test is currently running for only 5 per cent of Android users with English set as the default language.

And it will not appear in Groups posts or the Pages of public figures.

Facebook said that the reason for the downvote button is to make it easier for users to provide a signal that a comment is “inappropriate, uncivil, or misleading.” And Facebook pointed out that this is not a “dislike” button.

This is simply a measure for collecting responses and feedback for comments on public Pages.

The company also announced it would double the number of engineers it employs in London to develop solutions to the problems Facebook faces.

It declined to share how many additional engineers it was hiring, but said the move was an investment to "remove bad content from the platform".

"Whether it's scamming, bullying, harassment or false news, they will work with experts to understand the issue, identify the pattern and build a solution," Facebook's Chris Cox told media.

In addition to an increase in engineers the social media platform also

announced a $10million (£7m) fund that it will give away to community groups in a bid to tackle political "polarisation".

"Non-political communities such as churches, sports groups, parenting groups, dog walkers - these are the natural antidote to polarisation," said Mr Cox.

"One of the best things we can do is help people meet others who aren't like them. Groups are most effective when they bring people together offline. They're a chance for people to bond over something they do share."

£715,000 in the UK) to further their causes.

Facebook Groups will be able to apply for a slice of the fund. Five community leaders will be given $1m (or about

"We're looking for big impact ideas that bring people together," said Mr Cox

Up to 100 additional groups will receive up to $50,000 (or £35,000 in the UK).

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SHOWBIZ Sanjay Dutt collaborates with successful team of Raju Hirani And Vidhu Vinod Chopra again for Du They’ve made three blockbuster films together, and now they are set to recreate their magic by collaborating again with Dutt Biopic.

This association is their most special association as it will feature the life of Sanjay Dutt. The bond between actor Sanjay Dutt and filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra dates back to the trio's first film together Munnabhai MBBS in 2003.

Munnabhai M.B.B.S. not only garnered love from the audience but also emerged as a box office hit. The trio introduced the new term to the audience- Jaadu Ki Jhappi. Taking forward the Munnabhai franchise, Rajkumar Hirani and Sanjay Dutt introduced Gandhigiri with Lage Raho Munnabhai presenting yet another interesting story.

While PK starred Aamir Khan in the lead, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra made sure to make Sanjay Dutt a part of their venture. The actor who recently saw the first edited cut of the film and has given a thumbs up.

Though Sanjay Dutt won't directly be a part of the film, the actor regards the biopic as the biggest association with Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod

Chopra. It was the immense love that the three share that made the biopic possible. Rajkumar Hirani spent hours and hours watching over 300 hours of footage for the biopic, which is a testimony of their bond.

The film stars Sanjay Dutt who regards Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra as a family was overwhelmed

upon seeing what Rajkumar Hirani has made.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor in the titular role and Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma and Manisha Koirala playing pivotal parts in the film.

The film is slated to release on June 29, 2018.

Deepika Padukone set to play a mafia queen in the ‘incredible’ film Gangster Sapna Didi After portraying the hugely successful role of Rani Padmavati in Padmaavat, Deepika is now all set to play the role of a mafia queen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s next directorial venture as gangster Sapna Didi.

Speaking to media, Deepika said "incredible" story of the lady don encouraged her to take up the project.

"I guess I am drawn to strong characters. I am very excited to play this part. Like 'Padmaavat' was a 13th century old story that even after so many years the power of women is visible to all today. We are standing up for ourselves with dignity. I find her journey so relevant.

"It is going to be similar with Vishal sir's film. It is based on Sapna Didi, I don't know what the title is at the moment. It is a true story. It is an incredible story, her transformation is amazing," Padukone said.

The movie is based on the life and times of Ashraf Khan, popularly known as Sapna Didi, who was a feared name in the underworld.

Produced by Prernaa Arora, the film is an adaptation of S Hussain Zaidi's book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.

Deepika said she is elated to start working on the film, which also features her 'Piku' co-star Irrfan Khan.

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"Race 3" will hit the theatres on Eid, June 15.

Since the news of Rajkumar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor coming together for the upcoming movie Stree excitement levels for the film have been high. The horrorcomedy flick is set in the small town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, and is being directed by first-time director Amar Kaushik.

The movie has been written by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK who are best known for writing movies like Go Goa Gone, Happy Ending, and A Gentleman.

According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, it is believed that Rajkummar Rao will be playing a local tailor named Vicky, while

'Gully Boy' To Release on Valentine's Day 2019

Bollywood lovers are head over heals, as Zoya Akhtar's upcoming directorial venture "Gully Boy", starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, gets a release date for Valentine's Day next year. Ranveer, Alia and "Gully Boy" producer Ritesh Sidhwani shared the February 14, 2019 release date and first look of the film on their Twitter handles recently.

Alia is seen in a simple deglam look with her head covered in a hijab and a scar on her face, while Ranveer features wearing a muffler.

The first look is raw both characters show intensity in their simplicity.

The story of "Gully Boy" revolves around street rappers from Mumbai. It also features Kalki Koechlin, Akanksha Puri, Vijay Varma and Ali Asghar.

The film is co-produced by Zoya's banner Tiger Baby Productions and Farhan Akhtar and Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment.

film on the floors, where all the actors, from Raj to Shraddha, gave inputs and offered improvisations.”

Shraddha Kapoor’s character will have a supernatural element to it. The film’s team completed the first schedule in January, and the movie is expected to wrap up in March.

The director, Amar Kaushik, confirmed the news and said, “For the part, I got Rajkumar (Rao) a sewing machine and we hired a tailor who would go to his house every day and teach him the ropes of the job. Tailoring is all about how fast you can pedal the machine. Raj practiced for 15-20 days and he would send me pictures of his progress. We also had workshops before taking the

Salman, Bobby shoot in Bangkok for 'Race 3'

Bobby shared the news on a Twitter post, where he shared a photograph of himself along with Salman, Daisy and the film's producer Ramesh Taurani.

"Racing on, in Bangkok!

Daisy Shah, Salman Khan, Ramesh Taurani 'Race 3'," Bobby captioned the image.

Directed by Remo D'souza,

Kaushik refused to reveal much about Shraddha Kapoor’s character in order to keep the mystery around it intact. Kaushik said, “I was unsure if Shraddha (Kapoor) would agree to do the film since I am a debutant director but she loved the script.

It’s her first comedy and she has a great sense of humour. The film required characters to converse in pure Hindi and Shraddha has excelled in that department as well.”

"Race 3" also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor and Saqib Saleem.

The film will unite Jacqueline and Salman on screen after "Kick". The third instalment of the "Race" franchise is produced

by Salman Khan Films and Taurani under the banner of Tips Films.

Zayn Malik records his first Hindi song

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has made an announcement that he has recorded his first Hindi song for a Bollywood movie.

In an interview with Elle India, Malik revealed he recorded a song in Hindi for an upcoming Bollywood movie.

"It's one of the first songs I've sung in full Hindi, so it's going to be cool to see what the response to that is," the 25-year-old singer revealed to the magazine.

Furthermore, the Pillowtalk

singer gave some inside details about his second album after Mind of Mine.

"There's definitely a lot of Urdu; some nice qawwali sounds. There might even be some bhangra vibes. I have worked with AR Rahman on one song," Zayn confirmed.

Meanwhile, the dark-haired hunk recently shared a preview of a new song about his girlfriend Gigi Hadid being the only woman he needs. He shared the snippet of the track on his Instagram profile.

He sings, "She's all the woman I need."

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AKSHAY KUMAR: “A CONVERSATION ON MENSTRUATION IS ESSENTIAL AND WE MUST NOT BE AFRAID TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS THAT WOMEN AND GIRLS HAVE FACED WORLDWIDE FOR CENTURIES.” He is Bollywood’s biggest superstars and hot on the heels of his last super hit, Toilet Ek Prem Katha, which won hearts not just with Indian audiences, but with international audiences too, including Bill Gates, he’s back with another socially relevant film – Pad Man Pad Man is Akshay’s next big release, a film which is being produced by his author wife, Twinkle Khanna and inspired by the real-life story of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham.

The film explores the journey of Muruganantham who invented a machine that could produce low-cost sanitary pads for women and girls in the early 2000s. Pad Man is the first film to ever present the subject of female menstruation and is scheduled to release in cinemas on 9 February. We caught up with Akshay ahead of his release.

Pad Man has already stirred up a lot of excitement in the international circuit and so expectations are very high from the film.

We caught up with Akshay ahead of the film’s release and here’s what he had to say.

How did this film happen for you, considering it’s a home production, especially as it’s believed that you weren’t the first choice for the lead role?

Well, I have my wonderful wife Twinkle to thank for that... Twinkle initially wanted to make a small film but soon realised that we could make a powerful statement against the taboos around menstruation if she gave it a bigger canvas. And I guess that’s where I helped her with her journey.

Pad Man was her concept – she had earlier learnt about Arunachalam Muruganantham’s inspiring story whilst writing for her column in The Sunday Times of India. She then penned a story on him in her book of short stories, The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad, before she had decided to take his story to the silver screen. This is where the maestro director R Balki stepped into write and direct the

story in Pad Man. You’ve worked in hundreds of movies, but this is the first where your wife is your producer. How do you think she hasdone as a producer?

This project has been Twinkle’s absolute passion from the very beginning and she has been completely immersed in all aspects. Working with her has made me even more committed to giving this film my all because it was her project. This is the first time we are both undertaking a journey like this together as partners and I am incredibly proud that it is a film on a subject that will touch lives and make an impact on society.

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INTERVIEW You wore a sanitary towel to essay the role of your character, did this experience impact on you as an individual and if so, how?

In Pad Man, I did something quite revolutionary for myself or any man to be honest – I held a sanitary pad, wore a sanitary pad and even made a sanitary pad. I became so sensitised to the issues relating to menstrual hygiene that deep inside I did feel quite ashamed of myself for not knowing much about this, especially having lived a life around many important women growing up.

I am now truly on a mission to make sure every man – brother, uncle, husband, son, friend – is aware of the issues women and girls go through and can actually be a support and not a hindrance to ensuring they are protected and empowered and not made to feel like outsiders as many women and girls are made to feel in the world.

3. When you first heard the story of Padman and that in India 82 per cent of women don’t use sanitary pads, what went through your mind?

It was a very shocking story to hear, and yet a deeply intriguing one. I think that’s a common reaction that most people who hear about this film for the first time have - mainly because of the hard-hitting subject line of menstrual hygiene and the related issues and taboos. I was dismayed by the data that was shown which appalled me – I mean, learning that sanitary pads are used by just 12% of women in India is unbelievable. Can you believe that even in the UK 1 in 10 girls live in period poverty, and that periods cause over 20% of girls to drop out of school?

It is a tragedy to learn that the women in our lives have been forced to live in shame for centuries simply because of such an important biological function.

Menstruation is a taboo subject in India, do you think there may be reluctance from some sections to go watch the film due to the subject?

I am almost certain that there will be those who will feel reluctant, but I have so much faith in the youth of today that they will pave the way for Pad Man – for every man and woman to experience it. But a conversation on menstruation is essential and we must not be afraid to discuss the problems that women and girls have faced worldwide for centuries. We need to address this new reality, and men – who are able to create a lot of that change that needs to come - they need to make the effort and empower the women in their lives,

so they don’t feel ostracized when they are on their periods.

Your being applauded for your social cause based, films, especially as they are leaving an impact with society and making a difference, what do you hope to achieve from Padman?

I am hoping that Pad Man will start the conversation that eventually breaks down taboos and tackles the longstanding stigma. It will take education and actively create awareness, reaching the much-needed places, to help encourage people to speak openly about these topics. My ultimate hope is to make India a 100% Pad using country!!

What would you say has been the most challenging scene for you to perform in this film?

I’m not going to lie, as much as I adore the story, my biggest challenge was

overcoming the fear of letting my wife and country down, I wanted to do justice to this project so badly that I took on every challenge you see in the film, nothing was too much or too embarrassing for me, I grabbed hold of this wholeheartedly.

Approaching the role and figuring out how to convince the audience, especially men that menstruation is not a taboo. All of us need to come together to improve the lives of women and the way to do this is through addressing menstruation and sanitary pads. And honestly, cinema as one of the biggest mediums possible, was the only way I thought we could really begin to end the taboo and start a conversation about periods! It’s not that different from any other role, where there’s always pressure, to do the role justice.

The film is aimed at helping with menstrual hygiene, and so it’s aim is to get the conversation started for women, however, do you think there is a message that men can take away from movie too?

If Men adored their wives the same way I do in the film, then they would do everything they can to make every day of the month better for them!! You can see just how much I’m willing to do to make my wife’s life a better one in Pad Man …after all, why should she be exiled from the home with little more than dirty rags for 5 days out of every month? That adds up to 2 months every year taken away from her, spent menstruating in discomfort purely because of primitive thinking by those around her.

Finally, we’ve entered a new year, what advice would you give to your fans for 2018?

We don’t need to fly to be a superhero.

Be like Pad Man: don’t be afraid to take a chance and do something positive to make a difference in the world.

Arunachalam took a chance to break a taboo and make lives better for the women in his life. What will you do?

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FILM REVIEW PAD MAN Review: Film keeps interest thanks to cause Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte & Sonam Kapoor Directed By: R.Balki Produced By: Twinkle Khanna Rating: 3/5 Pad Man is a film which has certainly got people talking and for all the right reasons. The film tells of one man’s movement to provide affordable sanitary pads for underprivileged women who had to use old rags, sand and leaves during their periods.

Women.

Akshay plays Lakshmikant Chauhan, a school drop-out who works as a mechanic. He is blissfully in love with his newly wedded wife, Gayatri, played

by Radhika Apte. Very early on we get to see how sensitive Lakshmi is towards women and their problems and this leads his character into his movement.

The first half is slow, but as a viewer you’re rooting for the cause and that’s the reason why you stay interested in the film. Seeing Lakshmi’s fight with society, his family and even his wife, and his own financial and educational limitations, in order to ensure women, start using hygienic alternatives when they are menstruating is worth the viewing.

The film tackles the “shame” that society insists on imposing on periods, head on. From women being ostracised during “that time of the month” to young girls shying away from school to avoid any “embarrassment”, other moments may seem a little over the top, but R Balki has handled a taboo topic in a decent manner. The film manages to get the message across in an entertaining way, without being preachy.

Akshay really lives the role of Arunachalam Muruganantham on whom the story is based on. He makes you feel for him and his cause. He delivers some great moments.

Radhika Apte has great presence, but her character is relegated to that of a constantly tearful woman. I felt that she could have been given more scope, as she is an actress who can deliver much more.

Sonam Kapoor comes very late in the film but delivers a sparkling performance. Her chemistry with Akshay is also praiseworthy.

Pad Man delivers on entertainment and an important message. What’s more it’s taken on a taboo subject, which has got not just India, but even the UK talking about periods.

So, if you enjoy films and want to support a cause with it, then Pad Man deserves a watch. We’re giving the film 3 stars.

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Best Beauty hacks

Mix sugar and Vaseline to cure dry, flaky lips.

With the world of selfies, the pressure is on to always consistently look fabulous, but some beauty regimes can be time consuming or perhaps too expensive to get the desired look.

Your lips just like everything else need a regular maintenance, from all the wear (of lipsticks) and tear (will leave that to your imagination). So instead of buying a lip scrub, you can just mix sugar and Vaseline together to help smooth your lips when they're feeling dried out and tired.

Well to help you, we’ve searched high and low to fins you some top beauty hacks, sure to make your life more pleasant.

Swap an old T-shirt for your hair towel.

Wash your face before you exercise.

of loose powder before and after you start your eye makeup may help. It doesn't alter the colours at all but soaks up oil—and keeps it that way.

Add balm or oil to makeup if you have dry skin.

If you suffer from dry skin,

Experts claim that using a clean T-shirt (instead of a regular towel) to wrap your hair after you shower cuts down on frizziness and breakage. It works resulting in softer, shinier curls.

Dust powder on your eyelids twice to help makeup stay.

For those of you who have oily eye lids sweeping on a shadow brush

particularly in winter then mix a rich balm or face oil into everything—foundation, primer, concealer, you name it. If your face gets chapped or reptilianlooking when it's cold, please do yourself a favour and swiftly mix a drop of balm with whatever else you’re putting on your face at about a three-to-one ratio.

Give your skin a good rinse with your preferred cleanser before going to the gym. Washing your face before ensures that your pores don’t get clogged from a gross sweat-dirt-oil mix while you’re working out. Particularly for those with oily, acne-prone skin you will notice that you’re way less prone to post-exercise breakouts after you start doing an extra wash beforehand.

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by GRAHAME ANDERSON Financial pressures growing for parents We live in a technological age where peer pressure decrees we must have the latest gadgets and gizmos to keep up with 21st century life. Even more alarming to some, is the fact parents of primary school children are being pushed into continually buying must haves in order to both please their offspring and look trendy. Not only is this spoiling children in some people’s eyes, the process can also place parents deep in debt. Margaret Creear, spokeswoman for lone parent action group Gingerbread says: “It can be a nightmare when aggressive advertising puts a parent under pressure, at any time let alone Christmas. Many, unfortunately, get into serious debt rather than see their children go without.”

The Evidence A recent survey carried out by Tracey Fletcher of the Skipton Building Society revealed six in ten parents buy their children

Many, unfortunately, get into serious debt rather than see their children go without.

Margaret Creear, Lone Parent Action Group the latest trends as soon as they ask for them, instead of experiencing the joys of being gradually introduced to new things. A whopping 17 per cent of parents admitted they didn’t want children to feel disappointed, under peer pressure at school.

As well as 34 per cent of those surveyed admitting to spoiling their children, 16 per cent say children should always own a pair of fashionable trainers. A quarter admitted their kids should have the latest in computer games, and 19 per cent think they should be in possession of an mp3 player. She added: ‘This instant gratification could have consequences in the future, as children will grow up without grasping the real value of

money or learning how to manage it effectively.’

More research undertaken by financial group AMP, has confirmed more than half of parents make ‘serious’ sacrifices to ensure their offspring never go without. One in five of 1,000 adults surveyed, admitted bills went unpaid to meet their kids’ demands. A fascinating four out of 10 said they would give in after a temper tantrum and buy the article in question.

Growing Pressure to Spend From birthday parties to end of term presents, the pressure on parents to look good alongside

their contemporaries, has never been greater. At Christmas, 20 per cent of parents to Junior school children will spend a minimum of £300 on one child. Even at primary school, kids are under pressure from children of varying faiths.

Adults likewise have to contend with the approval of other parents at the school gates, along with commercial media messages.

Gone are the days when families would save up for a certain item or event. Mother of five Anny Naushahi, says: “I used to when my older two were younger ... I would save for months before and still be paying for it after.

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by Skipton Building Society 34 per cent of parents surveyed admit to spoiling their children summer, looking at spending about £1500 for the whole thing which does leave me financially disadvantaged. One child in our friends list had a Cinderella Horse and carriage collect them from outside school, with the friends being picked up in a limo. My daughter wants the same.”

Another single parent told Asian Sunday: “As they get older the pressure is worse. Things like skipping ropes don’t cut it any more. It’s the latest gadgets or phones or games. But I have a limit and can’t go over it” Analysts have estimated parents will spend an average total of £5,000 on birthdays through primary school.

As for birthday parties one parent said: “It’s ludicrous to spend so much money on a party. Don’t get me wrong, when they turn a certain age or graduate then I might do

more or pay out for more, but stupid amounts for a party in primary school - nah! Have your £1 sweetie cone and be happy!”

New Study A new study, commissioned by the National Union of Teachers, found a “small but significant number of parents” are failing to control their children faced with mounting commercial pressures.

Teachers described highly permissive parents who admitted to indulging their children, often for the sake of peace. It seems to be implied spoiling young children too often can result in negative classroom behaviour.

Steve Sinnott, the union’s General Secretary, said: “Indulgent parents are struggling to deal with poor behaviour in their children. That’s spilling over in to schools, making it more difficult for teachers.”

Even at such a young age some

kids believe it’s their right to have whatever they want”, said Anwar from Leeds. “We as parents, need to show common sense in order to keep out of serious debt and make our children realise you can’t get everything you want in life.”

Words of Advice Martin Lewis, broadcaster and creator of MoneySavingExpert. com. Says: “School-age children are competitive, comparing gifts.

The affluent who buy big gifts add pressure on others who, especially in these times, can’t afford to compete. The lesson of the past few years is, we must teach kids not to completely equate happiness with material acquisition. Sadly, while I’ve been campaigning to get compulsory financial education in schools for a few years now, many children still only get it through the ad breaks. It’s all about getting the right balance.”

Mother of five: “I'm being guilt tripped in to my daughters 10th birthday this summer, looking at spending about £1500 for the whole thing which does leave me financially disadvantaged.

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Bradford to Celebrate Its Cultural Cuisine

Nominations now open

There’s little doubt Bradford is the undisputed King of curry having won Britain’s Curry Capital award six years in a row and are still the current title holders. But who is the best of the best, as locals get to decide who should receive the city’s own prestigious accolade.

Both restaurants are still trading today, and the city now boasts more than 200 curry establishments. Each one serves some of the best and award winning South Asian cuisine in the Bradford District.

In the 1960s and 70s, following the demise of the British Empire, Britain saw an influx of Indian and Pakistani communities. Many of these settled in industrial centres such as Birmingham and Bradford. The majority of immigrants who came were men, with most ending up working in the mills. Kashmiri and Indian men emigrating to Bradford around this time weren’t used to cooking, and there were no Pakistani or Indian restaurants around.

Following years of success, the people of Bradford think the time is right to celebrate the finest examples of South Asian cuisine.

Enter, an inaugural awards night charged with highlighting both city pride and profiling the industry dedicated to serving up the finest cuisine. The awards will aim to celebrate this rich heritage, while also recognising the best restaurants, and those people who work hard behind the scenes creating Bradford’s culinary craftsmanship.

This magical evening will unashamedly be a platform to lobby for the industry, and to inspire and nurture future talent.

It was then restaurants such as The Sweet Centre, and Karachi, established to serve the demand for South Asian cuisine from Britain’s new immigrants.

Fatima Patel, Event Director for Bradford Curry Awards said, “Curry is at the heart of Bradford’s heritage

and culture and now we can bring the industry together to celebrate their collective achievements and the pride of Bradford’s most successful industry. I am really looking forward to show off our great curry industry and Bradford’s pride” Patricia Tillotson, Visitor and Business Manager at Visit Bradford added to that and said, “Bradford is Curry Capital of Britain and these awards will now showcase the best of Bradford.

It’s great that the people of Bradford can vote for their favourite restaurant and look forward to the awards” The official charity partner for this year Curry Awards is the international humanitarian aid organisation Penny Appeal, Aamer Naeem, CEO of Penny Appeal says: “Curry is something that is loved by so many and so when Fatima approached us for the inaugural Bradford Curry Awards, we were simply delighted to be chosen as

the official charity partner. It’s so wonderful for Penny Appeal to be aligned with a city that’s won Britain’s curry capital title for six consecutive years. We have every confidence it’s going to be a great event and via the awards night, we hope to raise funds which in turn will help many people abroad and at home who are in need of help”.

These inspiring awards will provide an opportunity for the public to nominate who they feel deserve to win the Bradford Curry Award. There are eight categories to choose from, with nominations going live on Thursday 1 February and closing on 18 March midnight.

All public votes will then be verified and shortlisted for a panel of esteemed judges from within the industry to then take over and find the final winners of the inaugural Bradford curry awards, who will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony in April.

The ceremony will be host to an entertaining evening of music, inspirational speakers, comedy and above all great food.

There’ll be a buzzing ambiance of business leaders, politicians, members of the community, and above all the crème de la crème of Bradford’s curry industry.

No other City can boast winning the Curry Capital Award so many times – in this sense they really are the nation’s best. It’s a perfect excuse to share both the love and the glory in one of Britain’s most treasured curry destinations.

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Positives and negatives of crypto/ digital currencies.

In reality, it is not so long ago when exchange of value i.e. buying and selling shares was done on a barter system i.e. face-to-face so that participants could instantly verify the respective physical properties being exchanged. As the world become a smaller place through the use of IT and being able to trade with different countries the world of buying and selling shares, investments etc. became far more complex, but at the same time easier due to the fact shares can be bought and sold very quickly.

Then there came crypto/digital type of currencies, where the currency is independent of a country or central bank and designed for a globalized economy, where there is no real control over the fund/currency.

The ideal currency would be like bearer shares, and the true identity of the holder hidden.

There is also protection from inflation as put simply the currency cannot be measured properly. The currency would also be secure from fraud and theft. This led to the creation of digital currency, enabling the concept of cash or something equivalent to cash being able to be exchanged via the web.

The above ideology lead to something called Bitcoins

being available on the markets from 2009. Now people in favour of Bitcoins have explained that the new currency allows the following: instant payment can be made to anyone, transactions cannot be reversed, third parties are now necessary such as a stock exchange, and the currency cannot be controlled by a government, a bank or any other party.

In my view Bitcoins although having some considerable benefits, such as protection from payment fraud, ID theft, lower fees etc. There are many reasons why one may not want to invest in the crypto currencies. One of the main reasons for me is the relative uncertainty of the regulatory status of such coins, and the fact that there is a very real threat the whole notion of digital currencies may be shut down by authorities.

The reason why the currencies maybe shut down is because it is widely believed digital currency may be financing illegal and immortal activities.

There is also a high risk of loss of the currency in my view. I say this because many banks and institutions are being targeted by hackers at all times. Now in

my simple view a digital currency is more hackable than sophisticated banking systems, and if this happened you might lose all your funds with no comeback. This is due to lack of regulation, and possibly lack of security.

The other reason why I would not invest in digital currencies is due to the level of volatility. It is said Bitcoins are possibly 7 or 8 times more volatile than Gold. There are many that believe that Bitcoins could be speculative bubbles, or even a pyramid scheme, and it is only time before these digital coins start to disappear.

Now in my view I might take a punt and invest something in digital currencies, but I doubt I would put thousands of pounds into them.

This is because with digital currencies they will either create a total loss of your investment, or very high returns. No one knows this; therefore in my view I do not see investing a very small amount as an issue, but putting all your savings into them would be a very silly idea.

In conclusion, digital currency has captured the attention of the world, its got the attention of the good and the bad. The bad in my view is criminals who will buy or sell these funds with a view to hiding their identity. In my view it is still too soon to judge and say whether digital currencies would take over the world of finance. I doubt very much that they will; however, it will be interesting to see what happens in the future.

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The words “accidental damage” can commonly be found in many policies of insurance. But what constitutes “accidental damage”? This is the question which the High Court had to consider in the case of Leeds Beckett University v Travelers Insurance Company Limited.

In 1993 the University acquired the site of the former Kirkstall Brewery in Leeds. The site was situated on both side of the Leeds-Liverpool canal. The University then began to refurbish the existing brewery and to build a number of new accommodation blocks.

Construction was completed in 1996.

In December 2011, large cracks appeared in parts of the accommodation blocks.

Investigations revealed that the concrete blockwork below ground level supporting one of the walls had “turned to mush” due to the effects of sulphate attack caused by flowing water leaving it with no structural strength at all. The whole building was subsequently demolished in 2012.

The University pursued a

claim under its insurance policy in excess of £10m for the cost of reinstating the building and for loss of income.

However, the insurers declined the claim relying on the exclusion clause within the policy which stated that cover would not be provided for damage caused by “inherent vice latent defect gradual deterioration wear and tear frost change in the water table level…” and “damage” was defined in the policy as “… accidental loss or destruction of or damage”.

The University contended that the relevant damage was “accidental” and as such it was caught by the policy’s definition of “Damage”.

Further, it claimed that the damage was “flood” damage and so would be covered within the meaning of “Defined Peril” in the policy.

The issue which the Court therefore had to decide was whether the damage could be characterised as “accidental damage” within the meaning of the policy and, if so, was it caught by any of the exclusions that the insurer s

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The Judge ruled that the University block had not suffered “damage” as defined in the policy.

The definition of damage in the policy referred to “accidental” loss or destruction of or damage.

“Accidental” meant an event that occurred by chance, which was non-deliberate. However, the evidence showed that the blockwork had been subject to ground water since completion of the building in 1996 which had caused it to weaken over time.

Accordingly, when the policy was taken out by the University the “damage” was already inevitable and therefore not “accidental”.

In view of this, the Court found that the insurer was entitled to decline the University’s claim.

This case once more highlights that in insurance disputes the interpretation of the wording used in the policy is often critical and it also gives guidance as to how the courts will resolve claims where property damage was “inevitable” rather than “accidental”.

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REVIEW: Steak on the rocks Mogul style

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Steak joints have become increasingly popular with young British Asians especially with more and more Indian restaurants now adding them to their already crowded menus.

So, this edition we decided to see exactly what all the fuss is about with steaks and went along to the place who claim to be the Godfather of steaks – Moghuls on the Rocks.

The restaurant is located in the heart of Keighley city centre and has been established since 1981.

On arrival, I was greeted with friendly staff, who quickly took me to my table, which was cosy, clean and airy. Adjacent to my table was a group of people who had travelled from Bradford for a works do. They had just finished their meal and were buzzing on the delicious food and hospitality they had just had.

This got me impatient and wanting to dig into a piece of steak straight away, but as the food is freshly cooked waiting time for your meal to arrive can be anything from 40 – 60 minutes.

So, came the moment when my waiter, asked me what I would like to order. The menu was packed with options, from traditional cuts, to their godfather range of cuts to even a range of steaks for those who have never tried steak.

I’ve eaten steak many times, but never had it on the rocks in the UK so, I asked the waiter to recommend me something. It was good to see that he had full knowledge of the menu, but also how the food would be served and matched it to my taste and requirements of my meat preference.

For starters he ordered the Afghani chicken for me. I was a little unsure at his choice, as my concern was the flavours of an Afghani Chicken the spice level is different to that of

Ishy Special the steak. So, that would bring an odd mix of flavours to my palette.

Nevertheless, he assured me I would like it and I went along with his recommendation.

True to his word the Afghani chicken was delicious. Nicely spiced with a great peppery flavour, just perfect to get my taste buds tantalisedready for my main steak meal.

The waiter recommended the Ishy lamb special for me, which comes layered with mash, mince meat and lashings of melted cheese, along with gourmet chips, mint sauce and peppercorn sauce.

The portion that arrived was huge and the rock that it came on ensured it was sizzling hot.

Now I was lucky as I had the attention of the chef and waiter helping me eat my way through the flavoursomeIshy special. However, if you’re eating steak on the rocks for the first time, then be mindful of how you like your meat, as you could end up with yourmeat not cooked the way you like it, especially if you’re a slow eater.Remember the rocks are there for you to cook your meat to your perference and so you don’t want the meat over or under

Choose your Cutlery cooked, or the whole experience can turn into and awfully unhappy one.

Fortunately, for me the flavours and cut of the meat was so good, that it didn’t affect my overall experience of my meal, even though I didn’t finish it all.

No meal is complete without a dessert and if you’re a true desi eater like me then the perfect cuppa is a must.

Moguls on the Rocks have an array

tart, both came well presented and were made to perfect sweetness and taste. However, the perfect end came in the form of a perfect ‘khadak’ cuppa chai. Totally comforting.

Overall Moguls on the Rocks offers a perfect meal out with the added experience of the rocks. The staff are friendly and it’s thanks to the chef’s attention to detail and generous hospitality that will make you want to return for a second helping.

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Taste: 4/5 I Ambience: 4/5and I Service: 4/5 I Value for Money: 4/5 I ordered the cheesecake the

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Chronic Illness: Bradford born Sheena Hussain shows that there is life after a health adversity.

Shaheen Hussain also known as Sheena, turned to poetry as a creative outlet for her frustrations and fears.

Surprisingly, she also found joy and serenity during her recovery process.

Her debut book titled “Memories of A Poet, My Road My Recovery” is a testament that you can achieve and find alternative paths in life after coming out of a serious health issue.

Having spent all her childhood growing up in Girlington, she had many memories tucked away, which she chose to revisit during her health trial. Sheena told Asian Sunday: “the memory is a repository for so much information and I was amazed how well I connected and was able to recall my childhood memories so vividly. I decided that I would recapture them, and that’s exactly what I did— in poetic form of course”.

Sheena, also a solicitor by profession has more often than not listened to personal narratives and stories of her clients. However, a change in her health forced her to re-evaluate her life. Her creative flair for writing poetry sets her apart as she is now the owner of a new bespoke poetry business. “I think words with deep meaning by far is the best gift you can give to someone, what better way to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you by having a poem written for them”.

The book shows Sheena’s personal account to her recovery: compiled of poignant poetry and a short story the moment she is given the devastating news all feature in her debut book.

The illness that Sheena had is affecting both the young and old at an alarming rate. By sharing her story she intends to educate and empower humanity at large but in particular the BME communities; not just about the health adversity but also to get people writing their own stories and using the deeper wisdom of unlocking themselves.

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A Carof No Compromise: AllNew Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai Motor has released a first teaser image of its first fullyelectric SUV ahead of the official unveiling, on February 27. The All-New Kona Electric reinforces the company’s leadership in the eco-car segment. Hyundai Motor will be the first automotive brand across Europe to make an allelectric compact SUV available to everyone, coming to the market in summer 2018.

Efficiency meets fun-to-drive

feature two different powertrain versions offering customers one of the most powerful electric engines on the market with a class leading range of almost 470 kilometres (internal target under WLTP regulations) and a great fun-to-drive character.

Furthermore, drivers will benefit from a wide range of convenience and connectivity features as well as active safety and driving assistance technologies.

The All-New Kona Electric will

Hyundai Motor merges the two

hottest trends in the automotive market The All-New Kona Electric enables customers to combine the two worlds of eco-mobility and SUV style. In bringing this car to the market, Hyundai Motor is the first carmaker in Europe to merge these two hottest industry trends.

the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, the ix35, and recently introduced its successor, the All-New Nexo. Furthermore, the successful IONIQ is the only car available with three different electrified powertrains in one body type.

The IONIQ Electric has just been ranked first in the prestigious ADAC EcoTest 2017.

Hyundai Motor is at the forefront of eco mobility, already offering the broadest range of powertrains. Hyundai marketed

Further details will be disclosed on 27 February, ahead of the car’s world premiere at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Made in Europe: KIA to Reveal the Third Generation CEED The all-new Kia Ceed will make its public debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The Ceed five-door hatchback is due to be unveiled in Geneva alongside a second member of the Ceed family.

Designed, developed, engineered and built in Europe, the thirdgeneration Ceed features innovative new technologies and engines, a mature and athletic new design, and a more engaging drive.

The Kia Ceed has been designed at the brand’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany.

Inspired by the fastback styling of the Stinger, the Ceed conveys a more self-confident new look.

Engineered exclusively for use on European roads, the ride and handling characteristics of the new model elevate the Ceed

over its predecessor in terms of dynamism, driver engagement and refinement.

Kia has also revised the third

generation’s name. So,cee’d becomes Ceed, consolidating its reputation as a car for the Community of Europe, with European Design.

Sales of the Kia Ceed will begin in Q2 of 2018 in left-hand-drive markets across Europe. The UK on-sale date and pricing will be announced in due course.

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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class - The BenchmarkIn The Compact Class

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is as youthful and dynamic as ever, but grown-up and comfortable like never before.

It completely redefines modern luxury in the compact classand revolutionises interior design.

Technologically the new A-Class not only takes first place thanks to MBUX – Mercedes-Benz

User Experience: it also offers a number of functions that were previously the preserve of the luxury class. In certain driving situations, it is able to drive semi-autonomously for the first time, and MULTIBEAM LED headlamps are available on request. All models of the new A-Class are also powered by new, efficient diesel and petrol engines, and although Mercedes-Benz has retained the sporty appearance, the utility value has increased.

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A-Class can be ordered from March onwards, with first UK deliveries in June.

"With the fourth generation of the A-Class, we are redefining modern luxury in the compact class. To do this we have opted for a combination of uncompromisingly dynamic design and an intuitive operating concept," says Britta Seeger, the member of the Daimler AG Board of Management responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars sales.

"With MBUX – the new MercedesBenz User Experience – we are creating a completely new customer

experience."

"New technologies must place the focus on people and make their lives easier. The new A-Class does this in many ways, and becomes an emotional and intelligent companion," says Ola Källenius, the member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and MercedesBenz Cars. "One good example is MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience: it combines intuitive and natural operation with intelligent, learning software."

"The new A-Class embodies the next stage in our design philosophy of Sensual Purity and has the

potential to usher in a new design era," says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler AG. "With clear contours and sensual surfaces, we present high-tech that awakens emotions. Form and body are what remain when creases and lines are reduced to the extreme. The interior represents modern luxury at a level previously unattained in this class and translates intelligent technology into an emotional overall experience."

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Is your cat clever, courageous or caring? Nominate them now!

Have you got the most marvellous moggy in the UK? The search is on to find the country’s top cat and owners have just a few weeks left to enter the National Cat Awards 2018.

support and inspiration she gave to 12-year-old Evie Henderson, who was battling bone cancer.

Evie, who is now on the road to recovery, said: “I missed her every day I was in hospital and my family could tell she missed me.

She’s my best friend and is always there when I need her. I was so happy to win our category but to win the overall title as well was really amazing, incredible.”

Run by Cats Protection, the competition is open to all living cats in the UK and celebrates the difference cats make to owners' lives by highlighting heartwarming stories of devotion, companionship and courage.

Cats need to be nominated before the closing date of Friday 9 March in one of the following categories:

A panel of celebrity cat-lovers has the hard job of selecting the category winners as well as honouring this year’s National Cat of the Year. The awards are sponsored by PURINA® and winners will be presented with prizes at a glamorous ceremony at the Savoy Hotel in London on Thursday 2 August 2018.

• Hero Cat – Cats that save the day • Most Caring Cat – Cats that positively impact a person’s health or wellbeing • Furr-ever Friends – Tales of friendship between children and cats • Outstanding Rescue Cat – Fabulous felines adopted from

animal charities • Purina® Better Together – Celebrating the special bond that has transformed and enriched the lives of both a feline and human

Category winners will then be in with a chance of inheriting the title National Cat of the Year from last year’s winner Genie, a blackand-white cat from Lincoln who was honoured for the incredible

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WHAT'S ON Nabeelah Hafeez Through My Father’s Lens at Kala Sangam

What’s on in Bradford and surrounding areas.

Here is the March Calendar In Conversation: Mahtab Hussain and Anne McNeill

In You Get Me? Mahtab Hussain asks, ‘What does it mean to be a British Muslim male today?’. Made over a nine-year period, Hussain’s portraits of young working-class British Asian men and boys present a collective picture on how these individuals negotiate masculinity, self-esteem, social identity and religion in a multi-cultural society.

When the late Bradford based poet Mohammad Hafeez Johar passed away one of his prized possessions – a Pentax camera – was gifted to his daughter Nabeelah Hafeez, a promising poet in her own right.

Through my Father’s Lens brings together poetry from both father and daughter in both English and Urdu. These words will be accompanied by photographs from the 70s, 80s and 90s taken by Hafeez Johar, and images of Bradford captured by Nabeelah using that same treasured camera.

In words and images, Through my Father’s Lens aims to provide an insight into the lives of the Pakistani community in the city, showing migration as a journey of identity through the experience of second and third generation migrants.

‘Memories of my homeland.

These are burnt into my heart.

But now this city is also in my blood.’

Extract from Home by Mohammad Hafeez Johar This amazing exhibition has now opened at Kala Sangam, St Peters House, 1 Forster Square, Bradford, BD1 4TY and runs till Thursday 12 April 2018 Entry is FREE For more information visit www.kalasangam.org

Saturday 3 March 2018, 2pm to 3pm Reception and Book Signing, 3pm to 4pm

Exhibition continues until 24 March 2018 Entry FREE Impressions Gallery, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Mahtab, buy a signed copy of his book (published by MACK) and enjoy refreshments at this special event.

For more information visit: www. impressions-gallery.com or enquiries@impressions-gallery.com

Giant Wheel at Centenary Square

If you enjoy heights and looking at life from the top, then this spectacular will surely amaze you.

Get a fantastic birds-eye view of the city centre from the huge Big Wheel next to the magnificent City Hall.

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SPORTS Joseph Parker prepares for unification clash with Anthony Joshua by watching Anthony Joshua's "new training" techniques and cannot understand why his rival champion "tires" in fights.

The highly anticipated world title unification bout between WBO world heavy weight champion Joseph Parker and WBA, IBF and IBO world heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua is set for 31 March at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff where the two men will battle it out, putting all belts on the line.

The New Zealander has been preparing in Las Vegas for the unification clash while Joshua returned to his normal base at Sheffield's English Institute of Sport and this week posted a picture of his muscle-bound physique, but Parker has questioned why his opponent is still showing stamina issues after undergoing the newest forms of strength and conditioning.

"My body type, even though it's not really muscular, [has] worked for us," Parker told Sky Sports. "We know that we can fight hard from round one to round 12. It's all that matters."

Asked about Joshua's preparations, he added: "When you watch him, when you see all the training, it's like they are doing all this new training and it looks really hard, and it looks intense, and it looks the type of training that will prepare you for 12 rounds.

their team need to work on a few things. We know that our team has a good structure and a good training programme that will allow us to fight 12 rounds, if we need it.

going the full 12 rounds in four of his last six fights and trainer Kevin Barry has suggested that Joshua could be forced to withstand a determined late assault.

"But I'm not sure why he tires, that's something he has to sort of figure out."

"But, in saying that, just maybe

Parker has proven his fitness by

"I see videos posted everywhere of him doing the most sophisticated, new age training methods that man has ever seen and, yet he's looked very tired in his last couple

India’s cricketer Harmanpreet 'saddened' by lack of TV coverage of their South Africa tour India's star batsman Harmanpreet Kaur took to media to express her frustration at the lack of TV coverage of their tour of South Africa.

India are playing for the first time since reaching the World Cup final at a packed Lord's in July, but their one-day matches are not being televised or streamed online.

Harmanpreet sees this as a missed opportunity for the women's game.

“After the world cup we were expecting now for most of the time we are on TV when we are playing cricket and I think the saddest thing still is that these matches are not telecast.” She told BBC “Everyone expecting it to be shown on TV, but it doesn’t matter because we are here to play

cricket and these things are out of our control. We would love to focus where things are in our control. As a female cricketer these things will never affect us, whether games are live or not our sole focus is on our performance, I think as a team we are doing really well, and I hope we will continue this.”

Harmanpreet became the first India cricketer - male or female - to sign a Big Bash League contract with Sydney Thunder in Australia. The deal came about on the back of an impressive showing during India's tour of Australia in January 2016, where she made a 31-ball 46 to script India's highest-ever T20 chase. In June 2017, she became the first Indian to sign with Surrey Stars in ECB's Kia Super League. Let’s hope we get to see more of this shining female path breaker on our screens.

of fights," said Barry.

"Every time he's been asked to go on to the later rounds, he's really struggled so that's a question for his training staff.

"He wouldn't want to be slowing against Joe, because I can promise you this. Joe will be coming on in the later rounds."

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Indian Tennis Player Sania Mirza to Remain Out of Action For Two More Months Star Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has said she will remain out with injury for at least two more months before she makes a comeback to the court. The six-time Grand Slam holder has remained out of action since October 2017 with an injury in her right knee. The 31-year-old also said: "(It will take) a couple of more months. I don't want to get

into technicalities of it but even if there was a surgery there is no guarantee that it is going to get better. It's basically pain that I need to manage," Mirza said.

"It got out of hand, so I had to take time off. I could not take pain killers anymore. It is getting better. It's frustrating because you have to rest and do

rehab.

"Toughest thing is the mental part. Like it was difficult to watch Australian Open and not play. As an athlete when you are forced to do something, it's difficult to accept. When you retire by choice, it's different," the Hyderabadi player added.

India makes history as it becomes the first to clinch 4 ICC Under-19 World Cup titles

Coming in to bat to chase a total of 217, India’s opening batsmen Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra got off to a strong start. The duo took their side to a total of 23/0 in 4 overs before rain interrupted the play for a short time. After the play resumed, both Shaw

and Kalra, who have groomed under the tutelage of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, did not lose their concentration and continued to pile on runs. Both once again went on to stitch a 50-run partnership, their 4th in this tournament. The duo took

India to 55/0 in 10 overs. Skipper Prithvi Shaw was dismissed by Will Sutherland on 29 as Australia tasted their first success with the ball. But Shaw made way for the side’s best batsman, Shubman Gill, who has already scored three fifties and a ton in

the tournament. Gill and Kalra continued to pile on runs and took India over 100 runs in the 16th over. Australia employed their best bowler Lloyd Pope in the hopes of getting a wicket but could not stop Manjot Kalra from completing his half century,

his first in the tournament. Gill departed for 31, after he was cleaned up by Param Uppal. Kalra went on to smash his century as he and Harvik Desai took India to victory to clinch ICC U-19 World Cup.Thus, being undefeated throughout the tournament.

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Short lists announced for third annual Bradford Sports Awards The shortlist for the Bradford Sports Awards has now been announced for the annual sports awards ceremony. The awards now in its third year received an impressive number of nominations, reflecting another fantastic year of sport from Bradford athletes and clubs.

This year the awards will move to Coral Window Stadium (Valley Parade) on Thursday 8 March. This move reflects the sheer growth of the annual awards. For the third year running Provident will be the Principal Sponsor.

The shortlist consists of Bradford athletes, coaches and volunteers spread across four main categories: Senior Achievers, Young Achievers, Active Achievers and Outstanding Contribution.

Among the short lists are Mohammed Harris Akbar, who is short listed in

the Senior Achievers category. His achievements are impressive as he has won senior England boxing nationals at 69k, won a Gold senior GB championship and has been selected as a full-time podium athlete on team GB boxing.

Farah Yasin is another impressive short list, who has been nominated in the disability sportsperson category. She is a Taekwondo athlete in Para Taekwondo. A wheelchair user who was initially turned away by many martial arts clubs and sports organisations till she found Para Taekwondo.

Since joining Yasin has broken into the Great Britain national team for Para Taekwondo, and in May 2017 won the Harrogate Open taekwondo competition which she quickly followed up in November 2017 with a win in the Yorkshire Open poomsae championships.

In 2017 she also became the UK's first ever wheelchair user and National Champion at the British National Championships.

Popular coach Zaheer Jaffary at Carlton Bolling who is well-known for nurturing and coaching all female Muslim cricket club Ummahsonic, is also in the short-list. He has been short listed for outstanding contribution and he was nominated by non-other than his Carlton Bolling Girls Cricket team In their nomination they describe him as the ‘man who changed the face of Asian cricket and opened doors for many others to do the same’ The glitzy event is promised to be a fantastic night of celebration of sport at both a professional and community level and is not to be missed. There is still a chance to purchase your tickets.

For the full shortlist and to purchase tickets visit activebradford.com/bsa For further information about the awards contactbradfordsportsawards@ yorkshiresport.org Tel: 01274 522 750

Following sacking of Stuart McCall Bradford city appoint Simon Grayson as new boss

Grayson, 48, was last with a club in October, having left Sunderland after less than five months in charge at the Stadium of Light.

He has a proven track record in League One, having previously won promotions with Blackpool, Huddersfield, Leeds and Preston.

The Bantams currently sit sixth in League One, 12 points off the automatic

promotion places, and are chasing their first league win since New Year's Day. He replaces McCall, who took over in June 2016 for his second spell in charge of the Bantams.

McCall, 53, started his career as a player with Bradford and led them to the League One play-off final last season, a game they lost to Millwall.