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A University will be marking 550 years since the founding of the Sikh religion by Celebrating serving up a major free meal to hundreds of students, staff and members of the public. Birmingham City University will host its annual ‘Langar on Campus,’ which 550 years of the provides a free lunch at a special pop-up community kitchen, for visitors from across the city. Continued Sikh religion on page 10

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Published by Media Buzz. Media Buzz. First Floor, St Andrews House, St Andrews Street, Leeds, LS3 1LF HISTORIC: The first group of Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan via the Kartarpur Corridor HIndian SIikh pSilgrimsT arriveO in PakisRtan for GIuruC Nanak’s birth anniversary

A historic moment was made as Kartarpur Corridor agreement inaugurate the Kartarpur Corridor the first group of Sikh pilgrims which took place last month on 9th November before the 550th arrived in Pakistan to take part in The pilgrims praised Prime Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru the 550th birth anniversary Minister Imran Khan and said he Nanak Dev ji. ceremonies of Baba Guru Nanak had achieved what could not be A special song on Kartarpur Dev Ji. done in the last 72 years. Corridor was also launched The pilgrims arrived through the The Pakistan government highlighting the message of peace, international border crossing completed all arrangements to love and religious harmony. Kartarpur Corridor in Lahore on An announcement was made by Tuesday 5th November. MOMENTOUS: Signing of Pakistan- Special Assistant to Prime Minister Chairman Evacuee Trust India historic Kartarpur Corridor on Information and Broadcasting Property Board Dr Amer Ahmad agreement last month Firdous Ashiq Awan during a and Pakistan Gurdwara launch ceremony in Islamabad. Parbandhak Committee President The special assistant said the Satwant Singh welcomed the 2,500 opening of the Kartarpur Corridor pilgrims upon their arrival in was Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan. vision of protection and freedom It’s expected tens of thousands of for all minorities, adding that this pilgrims will benefit from the song will promote peace and inter- historic signing of Pakistan-India faith harmony.

Pakistan releases commemorative 550th anniversary stamp

The government of had reiterated that the work Pakistan has released on the Kartarpur Corridor. commemorative postage “This Gurdwara will stamps to mark the 550th strengthen local economy, birth anniversary of Baba create jobs in travelling, Guru Nanak. religious tourism and Under the approval from hospitality sectors,” he had Prime Minister Imran Khan, stated. these stamps will be provided The Gurdwara is about 4 in 192 member countries of km (2-1/2 miles) from the Universal Postal Union. border. The crossing and On 29th October the corridor – including a road, government of Pakistan bridge over the Ravi River issued commemorative coin and immigration office – will to mark the 550th birth replace a drawn-out visa anniversary of Baba Guru process and circuitous Nanak. journey through Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan Pakistan had accepted last month also laid the India’s demand of facilitating foundation stone of Baba visa-free movement of 5,000 Guru Nanak University in Sikh yatrees per day, and Nankana Sahib. now they will have to just Khan, in a message obtain a permit to visit shared on the social media, Kartarpur. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 3

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NEWS in brief University of Sheffield Rahat ranked within world’s top 60 for social sciences Fateh Ali The University of Sheffield is one of the world’s leading universities for teaching and research in social sciences, according to a subject ranking published today (6 November 2019). Khan dines The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020 has ranked Sheffield 59th out of more than 500 universities across the world for social science subjects. One of the most renowned university league tables, the rankings highlight institutions that are leading in at Fanoosh subjects such as geography, economics, architecture and politics. The rankings also placed the University of Sheffield among the world’s top 100 for teaching and research in education and law, and in the top 150 for business and economics. The results come as Sheffield’s social scientists collaborate with artists and performers as part of the Economic and Social Research Council Festival of Social Science, with events taking place across the city until Sunday 9 November. Professor Craig Watkins, Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield, said: “I am delighted to see the University of Sheffield recognised as being among the very best in Legendary musical maestro Karahi. the world for teaching and research in social science. Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Nadim Hanif said: “Rahat “Our academics are finding innovative ways to make returned to Yorkshire’s First Fateh Ali Khan’s decision to our societies happier, more inclusive and more Direct Arena to indulge fans visit to Fanoosh was a sustainable – and teaching our students to question yet again to another pleasant surprise, and not one the ideas and influences that shape our lives.” enthralling performance. which we had planned or The University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Social Titled ‘Me, Myself & I’, expected. Sciences encompasses architecture, economics, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan “Rahat sahib’s producer education, geography, the Information School, immersed audiences to a new and manager Salman Ahmed journalism studies, landscape architecture, the three-tier presentation. has dined at Fanoosh on Management School, politics and international Track after track, fans were numerous occasions, and had relations, the Sheffield Methods Institute, sociological delighted with hit singles recommended it to Khan studies, urban studies and planning. from Bollywood soundtracks, sahib when he indicated he mesmerising fusion- wanted proper authentic installments with emerging Punjabi food after his show.” Recognising successful musicians, and a final segment Fanoosh was created two Rahat Fateh Ali Khan dined at Fanoosh in Leeds after his concert of Qawwali’s – including years ago by passionate in Leeds Arena, pictured here with restaurant owner Nadim Hanif young women some of his uncle Ustad foodies Nadim and wife Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Andleeb Hanif, who come original compositions. from families that take The winners of the 2019 Women of the Future frontline clinical role on a Awards have been announced at an awards Funding enables placement year with the Yorkshire ceremony now in their fourteenth year. Ambulance Service. The annual event celebrates the most innovative, training for the Dr Pam Bagley, Dean of the determined and talented young women from every Faculty of Health Studies said: “We corner of the UK and in every field. next generation would like to thank Sovereign Winners included a scientist who has made a Health Care for this generous significant contribution to tuberculosis vaccine donation which will enable us to development, the first female to captain the Welsh of paramedics provide essential equipment for our shooting team, and the Head of Office to the Mayor of students. London, who played an instrumental role in his The University of Bradford has “We are extremely proud to offer election. received funding from this pioneering course in The talent of this year's shortlist and award winners longstanding supporters collaboration with Yorkshire is simply phenomenal. Sovereign Health Care for the Ambulance Service and play our "We were blown away by the nominations we purchase of essential part in tackling the shortage of received for this year's Women of the Future Awards,” resuscitation training paramedics in the region.” comments Pinky Lilani CBE DL, Founder, Women of equipment. Sovereign Health Care chief the Future Programme. The equipment will form part of executive, Russ Piper, said: “There Boutique restaurant Fanoosh had been awarded the the new Emergency Care training is a real demand for emergency “We celebrate the remarkable achievements of all of contract to provide food at First Direct Arena during our nominees and especially our 2019 award winners. suite at the University that the health care professionals not only Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s concert. The eatery had earlier in students will use on their in Bradford, but across the UK, and These talented women are inspiring with their the week played host to Team RFK and his entourage leadership and making a tangible difference across a Paramedic Science Honours it’s a pleasure to show our support vast range of professions and industries. degree course. to the University of Bradford with a Sovereign Health Care, a donation towards vital training “When we spotlight success, share our own stories Following his four-hour immense pride in their leading health care cash plan and collaborate across professions and borders, we equipment for its students. concert on Friday 1st traditional culinary skills provider, has donated over “The adult and child create a powerful network and support system that can November, Rahat Fateh Ali from Lahore, Faisalabad and £35,000 through its Community resuscitation manikins and drive positive global change. We are thrilled to see the Programme to purchase the monitors will ensure students Women of the Future Programme grow and for the Khan made an impromptu Sargodha. visit to the boutique Fanoosh The couple, who come from equipment, which includes adult receive the high-quality training opportunity it gives us to help burst open the female and child resuscitation manikins they require to work with the leadership pipeline. Huge congratulations to our 2019 restaurant on Street Lane in media backgrounds, decided Leeds. to embrace the challenge of and monitors. The facilities will also Yorkshire Ambulance Service, so winners!” be used by other Allied Health we’re pleased to be able to help 15 were selected as category winners by a judging After enjoying some of the creating a boutique students such as those on Nursing, bring this educational resource to panel chaired by Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, Director house specials, Mr Khan restaurant resonating a Critical Care and Advanced the region.” of the CEO’s Office and Corporate Projects, BT. thanked restaurant owner Maharaja’s dining room and Practice courses. In response to the chronic Nadim Hanif, commenting lovingly present food that Since 2016 the University, in shortage of highly-trained that he particularly enjoyed reflects the taste of what they collaboration with the Yorkshire Paramedics in our region and ADVERTISE YOUR Fanoosh’s Punjabi Shahi love. Ambulance Service (YAS), has building on the success of the been supporting the need for more course to date, the University will BUSINESS IN THE high quality emergency care bring the practical skills training, Doctorate professionals entering the currently taught at Yorkshire ASIAN EXPRESS ambulance service through a one- Ambulance Service Manor Mill Over the last three decades, Rahat Fateh of-a-kind Paramedic Science facility, into a space within the Contact Nadim to discuss Ali Khan has worked with an eclectic list of Honours degree course. Faculty of Health Studies building. international musicians, won numerous This pioneering course trains 40 When redeveloped it will be a various pricing packages awards, performed at the Nobel Peace students per year in Paramedic flexible clinical and critical care Email: [email protected] Prize-giving Ceremony and, most theory and cross-disciplinary skills teaching space and recently, was conferred an honorary clinical practice skills. The classroom facility, with the capacity doctorate in music by the renowned Paramedic Science students’ to accommodate a larger intake of University of Oxford. practice and knowledge is students in the future. www.asianexpress.co.uk consolidated whilst on placements The space is due to be ready by and whilst working in a salaried September 2020. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5 6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

The unknown Muslim heroes of World War 1

2.5 million Muslims contributed to the Allied cause either as soldiers or labourers At least 885,000 Muslims fought missing their own cuisine or prayers to lay the dead to rest on the with the Allies in World War I, an wondering whether they should still battlefront. estimated 400,000 of them with the fast during Ramadan. There are reports of Muslim 1.5 million-strong British Indian These Muslim soldiers having soldiers sharing food with hungry Army that served both on the travelled thousands of miles from civilians, while French, Belgian and Western Front and in the Middle hotter climates, dedicated themselves Canadian officers expressed surprise East. to the trenches with Imams whose at their humane treatment of German More than 47,000 died and 65,000 duties included leading group prayers prisoners of war. When asked to were wounded, but very few Britons and reciting the call to prayer into the explain their conduct, the soldiers know of the sacrifices made by ears of the dying. quoted the Quran and the teachings Muslims for Britain. For many of these young Muslims, the Great War was their first major “Hot halal food was routinely served, prepared encounter with Europe and Europeans, and indeed the home of by cooks who had accompanied the men. that “great Empire over the sea” for which 89,000 of them would give their When medical supplies ran out, some of these lives. A wealth of letters written by soldiers used traditional herbal medicines British Indian soldiers which gave insight to stories of sacrifice, were from their homelands to help treat injured uncovered three years ago by Dr Islam Issa, Lecturer in English comrades, whatever their faith.” Literature at Birmingham City University. The Indian soldiers were either Things like prayers and food of Muhammad (PBUH) on how writing letters to comrades fighting in weren’t really an issue for the British enemy combatants should be dealt other countries, or in most cases, to so provisions were often made for the with. family back home. Muslim soldiers. Researchers delving into military, For many in India, at the start of Others taught their folk songs to diplomatic and private archives, the war it seems like a job those serving alongside them, including diaries and letters, accessing opportunity. whatever their language, in between more than 850,000 documents in The letters revealed that their the brutal onslaughts of trench French, English, Farsi, Urdu, Russian, concerns were quite universal, warfare. German and Arabic, as well as discussing things like food, pastimes, Other documents uncovered over hundreds of images. They estimate and what the future might hold, but recent years, show instances of that 2.5 million Muslims contributed within these, there were some more Imams, Priests and Rabbis learning to the allied cause either as soldiers unique aspects of their identities, like each other’s burial ceremonies and or labourers. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 7 8 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition Barnardo’s shines a light on the needs of vulnerable children at Diwali celebration

For most people worrying about how I celebrating Diwali it's a will cope.” time for fun with family, Since joining presents and delicious Barnardo’s Carefree food but for the service in Leicestershire, vulnerable children Neha’s support worker Barnardo’s supports it has helped her in various can be a challenging ways including liaising time. On Tuesday 5th with her college, applying November, guests for grants to allow her to Taboo subjects enjoyed a dinner buy a laptop and take designed by Masterchef driving lessons, and situations appropriately. Workshops 2018 semi-finalist and offering her a safe space covered topics such as grooming, abuse, Barnardo’s supporter to talk about her Nisha Parmar at the signs and indicators, and internet safety. concerns. Although the project funding has come to Victorian Bath House, Barnardo’s CEO Javed London, to raise vital an end, a steering group ‘Youth Forum’ has Khan said,“For children addressed been formed and meets every last Tuesday funds for the charity. supported by Barnardo’s, of every month. During the event, celebrations like Diwali which celebrated the The Youth Forum openly discuss issues can be a difficult time. Leeds-based community which they feel passionately about, debate festival of lights with a Children with mental prayer, spectacular fire and campaign for change. This keeps health problems, those participants feeling connected and gives show and Bollywood caring for a family dance performances, hub raises awareness them a sense of belonging. relative and children in Throughout the ‘Step up Speak up’ guests were also invited care are facing huge to light a diya for all the Programme, we used creative platforms to challenges all year round keep members engaged, film making was a vulnerable children and some may also feel on chid sexual exploitation, great platform to learn and encouraged across the world. A cut off from their culture number of the charity’s and background.It’s vital young people to participate. celebrity Ambassadors that agencies, charities grooming and abuse The young people have created a short and supporters attended, and local communities film ‘MyBuddy’, it was produced and including TV presenters come together to support directed by Development Worker Dalveer Sonali Shah and Anila young people to achieve Hamara has had huge success in the Mentors worked directly with 235 young Sohal. Chowdhry, and actors a positive future.” delivery of their ‘Step up Speak up’ people via workshops, youth sessions and The film conveys a story of a young girl Nina Wadia and Ameet programme, funded by Comic Relief, aimed one to ones. who’s groomed into a relationship with an Chana. Barnardo’s Ambassador actor Nina to raise awareness around child sexual The taboo subject has been received older man, displaying the process of One of the young exploitation (CSE). extremely positively by the community. grooming and sexual exploitation. people supported by Wadia said,“There are thousands of children Within the last year the project engaged Women, in particular, have taken a keen ‘My Buddy’ is the end product of the Barnardo’s is 19-year-old over 575 beneficiaries through hosted interest to ensure that as mothers they can Young people’s desire to produce a Neha, a young carer from and young people in the UK who are struggling events, consisting of parents, carers, support their children and recognise the resource which would educate youth, Leicester, who looks community members and young people. signs but also monitor and address various parents and the community on CSE. after her parents and her with a host of issues two younger siblings. As ranging from mental well as managing the health, to abuse to being household, she is also in care. It is a great studying for a degree in honour to be here today Biomedical Sciences. She to not only celebrate said, “Trying to juggle Diwali, but to show my Birmingham brother and sister deny Sikh charity fraud everything on a normal support for Barnardo’s, day is difficult. On who provide critical special occasions like support and services to Kaldip Singh Lehal, 38, known The pair, both of Hamstead Road, Diwali, it’s even harder children in the UK.” as Deepa Singh, and Rajbinder Birmingham, each pleaded not guilty as we have loads of Barnardo’s Kaur, 50, appeared at Birmingham to all charges and were conditionally Ambassador and TV Magistrates' Court earlier bailed to appear at Birmingham guests who visit us and I A brother and sister have denied have to cook a lot of food presenter Sonali Shah Crown Court on 28th November. defrauding a Sikh youth charity they It is alleged the offences took for everyone and serve said,“Diwali is a time for were running. them all tea, coffee and celebration and place between February and August Kaldip Singh Lehal, 38, and 2018. snacks. reflection. Tonight’s Rajbinder Kaur, 50, appeared at Prosecutor Sonia Shafiq said: “I do feel blessed that I event has given us the Birmingham Magistrates' Court am able to help my opportunity to celebrate earlier. "The two ran Sikh Youth UK, a family and spend time as well as understand and Mr Lehal, known as Deepa Singh, charity. with them, but it can get reflect on the importance is charged with providing false or "Ultimately, the Crown will say the overwhelming and of believing in children misleading information to the charity received funds which were sometimes I wish could and giving them the Charity Commission, as is Ms Kaur. layered through bank accounts in enjoy Diwali like support they need to She is also accused of money Ms Kaur's name and the money was everyone else instead of thrive.” laundering and six counts of theft used to pay personal debts and amounting to £47,926. bills." November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 9 10 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition Celebrating 550 years of the Sikh religion Students. chosen is very special to us Sikhs. Cover story continued Karanjit Kaur, President of the “This date was the start of our The event is normally held in Sikh Society at Birmingham City religion when our first Guru created February or March, but this year will University’s Students’ Union, said: Sikhi. take place on Tuesday 12 November "This event is open to all regardless “Sikh society has had a major to mark 550 years since the birth of of colour, background or religion. impact on my life and makes me Guru Nanak Dev Ji - which is “It’s an amazing event as we are personally connect with God.” credited as the dawn of Sikhism. spreading Guru Nanak Dev Ji's The langar started in 15th century Langar is an important institution message of humanity and serving India by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the of Sikhism where free food is offered other people. founder of Sikhism and the first of the to anyone who attends, and “We are celebrating this event very 10 Sikh Gurus. thousands of people have visited early this year as the date we have It was designed to uphold the Birmingham City University’s Langar principle of equality between all on Campus since it first began in people regardless of religion, caste, 2016. colour, creed, age, gender or social The double celebration is being status; a revolutionary concept in organised by members of the Sikh the caste-ordered society of India Society at Birmingham City at that time. University’s Students’ Union and Often, langars will be attached representatives from the British to gurdwaras, a place of worship Organisation of Sikh for Sikhs. Traditionally, everyone shares the tasks of religion and status. preparation, cooking, serving and “It was started by our first Guru, cleaning in the langar, and food is hence why the Langar on Campus is donated from members of the local being held earlier this year to community. celebrate the 550th Gurpurab of our One of the most famous langars is Guru Ji. From previous years we’ve the kitchen at the Golden Temple in noticed that doing this seva provides Amritsar, India, which provides food an excellent opportunity for Sikh for upwards of 100,000 people during students to engage positively in their religious holidays and weekends. student life." However, open-air langars – like ‘Langar on Campus’ is an event the one in Millennium Point – are organised by Sikh students in also popular and are among the most universities all across the world, attended community meals anywhere where students, staff and community in the world. members from all backgrounds come Sukhbir Singh, Vice-President of together and eat. the Sikh Society at Birmingham City Everyone sits on a carpet together University Students’ Union, said: at the same level – signifying equality "The purpose of having Langar on – and only vegetarian food is served Campus is to promote oneness and in order to cater for everyone, no equality no matter what race, culture, matter what their diet is. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 11 12 Local November 2019 - 1st Edition

By Aneesa Syed NEWS Meet the man Pakistan’s incumbent government contrasts vividly in many ways with its predecessors, including the way the current cabinet has Restaurants FORCED been formulated. determined to The new regime elected on the slogan of to hand over tips to ‘change’ introduced many new faces in Pakistan’s governance - one of which was the workers under new law 37-year-old British born Pakistani entrepreneur, Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari. help change the Sayed Bukhari, also popularly known as The Queen announced that workers in restaurants, pubs and hotels will receive 100 ‘Zulfi Bukhari’, is appointed by Pakistani percent of their tips, as part of a new bill unveiled Prime Minister Imran Khan as his Special in the Queen’s Speech. Assistant to look after portfolios for Overseas The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill, which face of Pakistan Pakistanis and Human Resource comes more than three years after a consultation into Development with the status of a Minister of tips, service charges and troncs was led by then State within the Pakistani Cabinet. business secretary Sajid Javid, will require employers British Pakistani Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari Recognised for both his business successes distributing tips among workers to do so “on a fair and (left) tasked with rebuilding the international and his commitment to philanthropy both in transparent basis”. image of Pakistan. Pictured here with the UK and Pakistan, Bukhari currently It comes after the government highlighted concerns Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. serves as the Vice Chair of ‘The British Asian over a rise in unfair tipping practices, with more than 80 Trust’ – a leading UK-based charity, with per cent of tips now being made on card. HRH The Prince of Wales as its President and This means that in the hospitality sector which provides around 3.2 million jobs in the UK, the new bill Founder. will force employers to hand over all tips to their staff. In May 2018, Bukhari was honoured This will apply to companies in England, Scotland and by ‘The Muslim 100 Power List’ as one of The Wales. Most Influential Trailblazers in Britain today for his business prowess. Currently under construction, one of his philanthropy projects aims to house over 100 It comes after the government destitute and orphan children in Pakistan in a purpose-built, live-in school campus, under highlighted concerns over a rise the ‘Bukhari Foundation’. Considering the importance of education, Bukhari also recently laid a stone for Al-Qadir University in unfair tipping practices, with - one of Pakistan’s biggest, to be completed in a few years time. more than 80 per cent of tips Bukhari earlier ventured into film production, launching ‘ZAB Films’. Its now being made on card maiden venture, ‘Cake’ was the first Pakistani film to have a Red Carpet World Premiere in London’s Leicester Square and had gone on to become Pakistan’s official entry for selection into the Best Film in a Foreign Currently, companies are able to follow a voluntary, Language category at the 2018 Oscars. opt-in system regarding tipping. This means they have As one of the UK's most influential no legal obligation to pass service charge over to staff. Muslims, Bukhari's role has been However, the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) commendable in overseas relationship Bill will ensure the cash is handed over to waiting staff building and providing favourable conditions by law, meaning restaurateurs will have to ‘pass on all for Pakistanis abroad, tackling issues such as tips, gratuities and service charges to workers without Islamophobia and building business ties deductions. between Pakistan and other countries. It will also mean businesses must be transparent Apart from facilitating the Pakistani with customers about how tips are shared out among diaspora, Bukhari rebuilt relationships with work forces. airline carrier, British Airways, who earlier The topic has been a source of contention for some this year resumed flights to time among hospitality workers, with many high street Pakistan following its previous block of chains having recently come under fire for withholding tips from workers. almost a decade. But the government’s pledge to deliver new Recently he welcomed and played host to legislation requiring employers to pass on tips paid to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along workers in full has been met with concern by the with Prime Minister Imran Khan during the hospitality sector. Royals’ first ever visit to Pakistan. UKHospitality shared concerns that this new legal Following the Pakistan tourism obligation may force the hospitality sector to foot the development policy, Prime Minister Imran bill with another tax. Khan created a national tourism board and “Adding legislation on tipping threatens to add gave the additional charge of developing and another unwanted burden on businesses,” says rebranding the country as a tourist UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls speaking destination to Bukhari. with Big Hospitality magazine. Pakistan is home to some of the most “Deductions are sometimes made to service important religious sites in Buddhism and charges as hospitality businesses are charged by Sikhism faiths such as the Taxila Stupa and banks in order to process payments. the Kartarpur Corridor. “If the full amount is to be passed on, then hospitality Developing the tourism comes with its own businesses are going to be forced to foot the bill. set of challenges like rebuilding Pakistan's “If there is a new legal obligation to pass on the full amount of a service charge, then there needs to be global image as a travel destination for both action to ensure that the hospitality sector is not stuck natural beauty and cities with a rich, cultural with yet another tax. heritage; and demystifying the notion that “In an increasingly cashless society, up to 80% of all Pakistan is a militant/ extremist stronghold. tips are now paid by card and this is only set to rise. Bukhari’s success has witnessed a £500 Transactions are usually liable to a fee based on a million investment in tourism by UK-based percentage, so the question is who bears this cost?” businesses within the first few months of his Last year staff at TGI Fridays staged the first tenure - the largest ever secured by Pakistan restaurant strikes over tipping. under any single portfolio. They walked out over a move by the chain giving A keen user of twitter to pursue his 40% of the service charge to chefs and other back-of- political, humanitarian and social agenda, house staff instead of giving them a pay increase. It Bukhari is a regular contributor on politics has cost waiters up to £250 a month and effectively and social issues for Huffington Post UK. making them subsidise the pay of colleagues. He is currently writing his first book focused on Islamophobia in the West: outlining a keen www.asianexpress.co.uk agenda to drive and encourage interfaith dialogue and cooperation to dispel prejudices. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 13 14 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition HAREHILLS

VIOLENCE 15 arrested including 11-year-old boy for violent disorder on Bonfire Night

Police have launched a comprehensive quickly and bring matters to a peaceful investigation following incidents of disorder conclusion without any significant impact on involving groups of youths in the Harehills the safety of people in the area. area of Leeds on Bonfire Night. “We are now carrying out a full and A total of 15 local males, aged 11 to 23, comprehensive investigation to identify those were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder involved in these offences and will be taking following the incidents in the Harehills Road firm action against them. area. “There is absolutely no suggestion that this Four officers received injuries during the was the result of any tension in the incidents, in which police were targeted with community or animosity towards the police. fireworks and other missiles. Two were This appears to have been about a hooligan treated at hospital but none were seriously element of local youths seeing an opportunity injured. on Bonfire Night to engage in firework- Police initially responded to reports of related disorder on a large-scale. youths gathering in the Banstead Park area “They are very naïve if they think their and lighting a fire at about 6pm. Community actions won’t now have consequences and we mediators assisted and attempted to disperse will be sending a very clear message to them the youths. over the coming days and weeks as our By 7.30pm, youths had set fire to a wheelie investigation progresses. bin in Harehills Road and when officers were “Police officers were deliberately targeted deployed to the scene they came under attack and injured during these incidents and that is from fireworks. Passing motorists had also not something we can ever accept. We are been targeted. looking after their welfare and will make sure “Police were targeted with fireworks and other missiles”

Further bins were moved into the road and we do everything we can to identify the set alight as more youths congregated in the people responsible for those attacks and take area and directed further fireworks and appropriate action. missiles towards officers. “We are continuing to work closely with The road was closed while officers our partner agencies, particularly Leeds City contained the incident and used public order Council, and are liaising with key community tactics to disperse those involved and make representatives to keep them informed and arrests. updated. By about 12.30am this morning the “Officers from the local neighbourhood situation was calmed and relative normality policing team are maintaining a presence in returned to the area. the area today to reassure people and will be A full post-incident investigation has now maintaining their links in what remains a very been launched which will see detectives close-knit community where I know people working to identify further suspects by won’t allow an incident such as this to analysing footage from local CCTV cameras overshadow the many positive aspects of and material gathered by specialist evidence daily life. gathering teams as well as helicopter and “I would ask that anyone in the community body-worn cameras. who has information that could assist our Chief Superintendent Steve Cotter, Leeds investigation show their support for the District Commander, said: “The behaviour Harehills community by passing that on to witnessed last night was completely us.” unacceptable and I know that all members of Anyone with information, particularly any the Harehills community are as appalled as relevant mobile phone or dashcam footage, is we are at what occurred. asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 “We already had detailed partnership quoting Operation Daydon or call the planning in place to deal with any such independent charity Crimestoppers incidents, and this allowed us to respond anonymously on 0800 555 111. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 15 16 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

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18 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition Hero surgeon Teenager’s jaw rebuilt by Yorkshire medical Consultant following a Nusrat was doused with kerosene and set on fire on a rooftop freak horse-riding accident 16 men get death penalty A 15-year-old from Sheffield was left for student’s murder with just one centimetre of her skin keeping her jaw attached to the rest of BEFORE: The her head after an accident, is calling for entire left A Bangladesh court have since been given her surgeon to receive a knighthood. side of her has sentenced 16 people police protection. Her Emily Eccles was taken by ambulance lower jaw to death for the murder of brother Mahmudul Hasan services to Sheffield Children’s from the front a student set on fire after Noman said they were still Emergency Depart-ment with her jaw of the jaw to accusing her teacher of in fear for their lives. the joint was However, the family split into two in August. She had been sexual harassment. out riding in Baslow, Derbyshire, with a pulled away Nusrat Jahan Rafi, 19, welcomed the verdict, from the face died in April in Feni, a small asking for the sentence to friend and her family, when the accident happened. and only town some 160km (100 be carried out quickly. In retained by a miles) outside the capital Bangladesh, the death Consultant surgeon Mr Mohammed- Ali rebuilt her face in a five-and-a-half small strip of Dhaka. penalty is carried out by skin Those convicted of hanging hour-long operation. murder included the When the judge The reconstruction surgery was such a AFTER: As part of the headteacher Nusrat had announced the verdict, success that the teenager was back at surgery, titanium plates school for the start of term, just a month were fitted into Emily’s face accused of harassment and some of the defendants Children’s Emergency Department by two female classmates. burst into tears, while after the accident. Freak accident road ambulance. After being examined, Her murder shocked the others shouted out across she went into the operating theatre country and led to a series the courtroom that they had When her horse was spooked, Emily fell hitting her head on a wooden post. where Consultant Facial Reconstructive wrong and his plan B if it did, even a of protests demanding been denied justice. Surgeon Ricardo Mohammed-Ali justice for Nusrat. But in Bangladesh, it is She found herself on the floor, holding plan C.” onto what remained of the bottom of her performed the specialist surgery from Mr Mohammed-Ali said: “The family The trial has been one of more usually women like 9.05 pm to 2.40 am. the quickest in a country Nusrat who are denied face in her own hands with just one needed to be aware of three points. They centimetre of skin keeping her jaw She said: “When we got to the needed to understand the extent of the where such cases usually justice. Emergency Department, the nurses take years to conclude. Sexual harassment in attached. injury, the plan for treatment and Prosecutor Hafez Ahmed Bangladesh's education Emily describes how it happened: were great, talking me through alternative options, the potential told reporters it proved institutions - including “We’d been riding for a while when we everything. They kept chatting to me all complications and treatment if these "that nobody will get away madrassas like the one came up to a gate onto the road. Then a the way. Then the surgeon came and he develop.” with murder in Nusrat attended - is car came round the corner and my horse was so cool, calm and collected.” As part of the surgery, titanium plates Bangladesh". widespread, while the cost started to gallop. Hero surgeon were fitted into Emily’s face. She still has Lawyers for the of speaking out is high. “We went around one corner to the Mr Mohammed-Ali, who is based at scarring, but this will fade in time. defendants say they will The court heard that left and I leant into it, then another to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Emily’s healing process appeal. Nusrat was lured to her the right and this time, as I leant to that Foundation Trust and works at Sheffield Mr Mohammed-Ali explained: “Emily side, a wooden post smashed into the Childrens, said: “Emily’s injury was will remain under my care for a long right side of my jaw. significant. time. The investigation into Nusrat's death “I think I was in so much shock that I “The entire left side of her lower jaw “I will monitor the healing and growth didn’t feel much pain.” from the front of the jaw to the joint was of the lower jaw and treat accordingly. revealed a conspiracy to silence her Emily was taken to Sheffield pulled away from the face and only “Her scar will mature over 12 to 18 retained by a small strip of skin. months and I will treat it depending on which included her own classmates “The nerves that supply sensation to the appearance as it matures. I am and a number of powerful men from the lip and chin was torn on both sides. extremely pleased with her recovery so Branches of the facial nerve that move far.” within the community. the muscles of the lower lip were Mrs Eccles said: “We’ve been told in a severed on both sides. The lower part of year, people standing at a conversational The investigation into school's rooftop on 6th April Emily’s face was only attached by a distance won’t be able to notice the Nusrat's death revealed a this year, 11 days after she piece of skin.” scarring.” conspiracy to silence her reported the headmaster to Dr Mohammed-Ali added: “It could High praise for Sheffield which included her own police for repeatedly have been worse, but it is one of the most Children’s Hospital classmates and a number touching her significant injuries that I have seen in a “When we were at the hospital we saw of powerful men from within inappropriately. child outside of areas of conflict.” the Emergency Department, the community. Nusrat was then “He deserves a Knighthood” anaesthetists, surgeons, High Three teachers, including surrounded by four or five The teenager has written to The Dependency Unit, clinical psychologists, the headmaster, Siraj Ud people wearing burqas, Queen for the surgeon to receive a community nurses, play specialists and Doula, who police say pressuring her to withdraw knighthood. She received a personal therapy dogs too,” says Mrs Eccles. ordered the killing from her complaint. letter straight back from her secretary “Without exception, the staff have all prison after he was When she refused, they saying it had been referred to the had a smile on their face and been arrested under suspicion of set her on fire. relevant body. incredibly professional.” harassment, were found According to police, they "Saving people's lives and getting Emily nearly came to the emergency guilty by the court. Another had hoped to make it look them back to normality definitely department via helicopter. However, the two of the defendants like a suicide. Instead, she deserves some sort of recognition," she specialist air ambulance crew decided as convicted, Ruhul Amin and managed to escape and said. it was a busy summer’s day it was Maksud Alam, are local get help. Emily’s mum said: “With the air leaders of the ruling Awami But knowing she was quicker and safer to travel with her via ambulance, she could’ve been taken road ambulance. League party. badly hurt, she gave a anywhere but we were very lucky that A number of local police statement which her The family have been fundraising to Mr Ali was at Sheffield Children’s. We’re support the hospital to build a helipad were found to have brother filmed on his writing to the Queen to get him a collaborated with those phone. which will provide a safer and quicker knighthood!” route to the emergency department as convicted in spreading "The teacher touched Emily’s dad added: “We were false information that me, I will fight this crime till well as providing more dignity for Nusrat had committed my last breath," she says, included in the process all the way patients arriving. You can support the suicide. The officers were naming some of her through. The surgeon explained appeal on The Children’s Hospital not among those tried for attackers. everything; what might go Charity website www.tchc.org.uk. Nusrat's murder. Nusrat, who had Nusrat's family, who sustained burns to 80% of supported her decision to her body, died four days go to police back in March, later, on 10th April. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 19 20 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition University Kumon Y’all launches new look youngsters The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new website do more after investing in a major redesign project – and a than just Computer Science graduate has been key to harvesting helping switch over to the new site. apples One of Ireland’s leading digital agencies Around the country, many to our centre and baked a appointed a University people were celebrating National selection of apple goods, like graduate intern to assist Inclusion Week by showcasing apple pie and apple crumble.” on the website their diverse networks of people, Then a few days later, armed development project. both young and old, in unity. with the goodies baked and some Tackling Gurcharan Rai, who Youth at Dewsbury’s Kumon Asian savoury classics, the boys graduated with a Computer Science degree in Y’all were too building bridges in from Kumon Y’all went down to September, is helping with content and web requests ways they hadn’t done before. Meadow Green. on the new site, working with the University web 20 young girls from Kumon The 22 boys, 20 residents and a team as well as Granite to gain vital work experience. Y’all went to Meadow Green few members of staff shared the The website, which has a new look and focuses on residential home, situated in the food, laughter and competitive elderly an enhanced customer journey, has been designed to neighbouring town of Batley. games of Boccia. boost student recruitment as well as providing more Home to ripened apple trees, Usman Ali, 14, said: “It was digital content to improve the student experience. Meadow Green’s elderly elderly really an enjoyable experience Gurcharan said: “This is a fantastic role, and residents are physically unable to and quiet liked the company of everyone I am working with is lovely. I am enjoying reach out themselves and get the the elderly as they had some interacting with people, so I hope to develop my apples. interesting stories to tell”. isolation project management skills further in this position.” It was then decided by the The boy’s group also delivered Stakeholder feedback suggested less text and Kumon’s young ladies that they a presentation to the elderly on prospective students wanted to learn about more would collect the apples on the importance of unity across than courses and subject matter – they also wanted behalf of the residents at communities and extended a to find out about who would be teaching them.” Meadow Green and in the warm hand of friendship that will David Allen, Digital and Creative Services process make new friends, tackle last a long time. Manager in External Relations at the University, said: isolation and shed away the Tiera Qadus centre manager “We held several workshops with a wide range of loneliness. said: “It was very good for young stakeholders including Sixth Formers at local schools, Farooq Yunus at Kumon Y’all and old, of all different cultures current students, local businesses, graduates and staff said: “These young girls set off on and backgrounds to get together from each of our Faculties the voyage to build bridges and have fun " . “Everyone involved in the project helped to between communities and across An elderly resident identify and prioritise information which will help generations too. A group went commented: “ Vital that these potential students on their journey towards studying down to pick these perfectly events take place, there should be at or engaging with us. ripened apples that would have more of them. It was a very good “We wanted to involve a graduate intern in this key soon sadly rotted away. evening, thank you”. University project as it’s a great experience for them “However, the girls didn’t stop Kumon Y’all is a registered and they will help to shape the recruitment journey of there. charity based in Savile Town our future students.” “They brought the apples back Dewsbury. “QUALITY FURNITURE AT SIZZLING SUMMER SAVERS TRADE PRICES”

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who later died in the refugee camp. The government has said its Former ISIS bride begs UK return decision to take away Ms Begum’s British nationality is lawful because Shamima Begum, an East London lawyer said Ms Begum, now 20, is in Immigration Appeals Commission, a she has a claim to Bangladeshi schoolgirl travelled to Syria to join “an incredibly fragile and semi-secret court that deals with nationality through her family. Isis in 2015. The Home Office dangerous” position in a Syrian cases where the UK government But her lawyers say she has never stripped her of her UK citizenship in refugee camp. wants to keep someone out of the visited the country and does not February this year. After leaving London as a 15- country on national security speak Bengali. But the Home Office argues that year-old, Ms Begum lived under the grounds. A second stage of Ms Begum’s removal of her UK citizenship has rule of the Islamic State group for In submissions to the court, Ms legal challenge, to be heard at a later not left her “stateless”. three years, before being found in Begum’s lawyers said she had only date, will look at the government’s Now a legal challenge over the February. professed sympathy for the Islamic allegations that she poses an ongoing removal of Isis bride Shamima A four-day preliminary hearing State group in media interviews to threat to national security. Begum’s citizenship has begun. Her took place at the Special protect herself and her newborn son, Muslim and Jewish women unite to launch campaign SSccaannddaall against prejudiced name-calling Labour MP Keith Vaz suspended over cocaine and prostitutes inquiry Labour's Keith Vaz has been newspaper article alleged he had vote on Thursday, which included suspended from the Commons for six offered to buy drugs for prostitutes in recommendations for a six-month months after MPs endorsed a report 2016. suspension from parliament. him condemning him for "expressing In a damning report, the Standards The row centres on claims willingness" to buy cocaine during an Committee said his explanation that unearthed by the Sunday Mirror in encounter with male sex workers. he may have been given a "spiked" 2016 that he offered to buy drugs for The Commons disciplinary body drink and that he was suffering from Romanian sex workers while posing as found the Leicester East MP had amnesia was "not believable and, an industrial washing machine caused "significant damage" to the indeed, ludicrous". salesman called Jim. reputation of parliament after a MPs approved the report without a The report was particularly embarrassing for Mr Vaz, as he was serving as the chairman of the Home INQUIRY: The committee said ‘Mr Vaz has done his Affairs Committee at the time. best to complicate, obfuscate and confuse the inquiry' Watch your Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Commons leader, confirmed he would bring forward the suspension immediately after the election, if he is still in his role, amid fears Mr Vaz would only be language! banned for two days before parliament dissolves. A campaign listing the women called out politicians, Mr Vaz remains a Labour MP, but unacceptable, prejudiced and media outlets and users of social Diane Abbott, a longtime friend of Mr dangerous words being used media who are generating hate Vaz, said: "I think he should consider against women and minority rather than acceptance and his position." groups has just taken to the fore. polarisation rather than social The shadow home secretary said: "I The call came at the first ever cohesion. The hashtag is already think he himself should agree not to retreat held by Nisa-Nashim, the being amplified on social media. be a candidate. Jewish/Muslim national women’s Laura Marks OBE, Co-founder "It has been a very sad issue, not just network, which took place at the and Director of Nisa-Nashim said: for him but for his family and his Woolf Institute in Cambridge. “We fundamentally reject the children." Jewish and Muslim women from narrative of division. As women Mr Vaz said he had "never bought, around the UK have launched a from different faith groups and possessed, dealt with or used illegal #WatchYourLanguage campaign cultures, we know how easy it is to drugs" and claimed he had a heart for the upcoming General divide and we utterly refuse to condition which meant use of non- Election. support any political voices which prescription drugs would put his life at risk. A statement on his website said the events were "purely personal and private, and occurred in circumstances “We fundamentally reject the narrative of where neither Mr Vaz’s public nor his parliamentary role were engaged". division. As women from different faith "Keith Vaz has been treated for a serious mental health condition for the groups and cultures, we know how easy it is last three years as a result of the events of 27 August 2016. He has to divide and we utterly refuse to support shared all his medical reports in confidence with the Committee," the any political voices which fuel it.” statement said. "He has today been admitted to hospital and this office will not be making any further comments." The 50 women present agreed fuel it.” Abbott suggests disgraced Labour immediately about the need to Chair Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal MBE MP Keith Vaz should step down. challenge the negative language DL added: “In an increasingly that has already begun to polarised world, it is imperative characterise this election. They that as Jewish and Muslim women also noted that the growth in both living in Britain, we do not let our verbal and physical attacks against friendships and our good will women has disproportionately towards each other be affected by impacted on the minority groups. those who seek to divide us. The delegates, all female “As Nisa-Nashim, we will stand community figures from around together to ensure our voices are the UK, shared their own personal heard above the cacophony and experiences of abuse as a sign of we will call out those whose solidarity and mutual support. language is divisive.” Using #WatchYourLanguage, 24 Other News www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

NEWS in brief Boohoo and Three jailed after Missguided advert violent night club attack banned for objectifying women

Adverts for clothing retailers Boohoo and behaviour,” the ASA said. Missguided have been banned, the first for “However, we asking customers to ‘send nudes’ and the considered that some ‘SEND NUDES’: second for objectifying women. viewers who enjoyed Boohoo, owned by The advert for Missguided, a brand the programme billionaire Mahmud founded by Nitin Passi, 35, appeared during would nevertheless be Kamani, breached Three men who carried out a violent attack Love Island and has been banned after seriously offended by advertising codes outside of a nightclub on Oxford Street have been regulators ruled it ‘objectified women’. advertising that rules the ASA jailed for a total of more than 15 years. Promoting its swimwear line, the ad presented women as On Monday, 4th November, at the Old Bailey, Fazal included models in bikinis similar to those sexual objects,” light of a potentially Khan, 24, was sentenced to nine years in prison after worn by contestants in the villa. advertising regulator harmful social trend. pleading guilty to two counts of S18 assault and one ASA ruled that the way the bikinis were said. “Furthermore, in count of violent disorder. Ziad Abdul’Fattah, 29, was sentenced to four years presented “invited viewers to view the “Because the ad the subject heading six months after pleading guilty to one count of section women as sexual objects”. objectified women, we of an email, without 18 assault and one count of violent disorder. The Missguided advert “showed models concluded that it was any further context, Mahamoud Hassan, 25, was sentenced to two years on a beach with their legs apart in seductive irresponsible and the phrase ‘send three months after pleading guilty to violent disorder. poses, a woman running her hand up her likely to cause serious nudes’ was likely to CCTV and body worn footage was played in court inner thigh, a group of women in thong offence,” ASA added. be disconcerting for which showed the three defendants leaving a nightclub bikinis and another woman posing in a Meanwhile in an some recipients, on Tenterden Street at around 03:00hrs on 17th bikini with her legs astride on a motorcycle”, unrelated ruling particularly those February. the ASA said. Boohoo, is co-owned who might have personal experience of They then made their way onto Harewood Place The advert, which prompted a complaint by 55-year-old billionaire Mahmud Kamani, being asked to ‘send nudes’.” where they got into an altercation with a larger group of from a viewer who was catching up on Love breached the advertising code. The ad pictured a female model wearing a people – including the victims who had left another Island on the ITV Hub, included the on- A marketing email sent to customers from short white dress and beige jacket with the venue – before being separated by security staff from nearby premises. screen text: “If you plan on wearing clothes Boohoo, featured the subject heading ‘Send words ‘Send nudes. Set the tone with new The groups left in different directions but a short time this summer … we’ve got you covered … Nudes’ and an eyes emoji. The main body of season hues?’ written across the image. later Khan, Abdul’Fattah and Hassan were seen running kind of”. the message contained a photo of a female ASA deemed the email breached their across to the victims on Oxford Street where they Missguided says it had tried to promote a model wearing a beige jacket with the code and was ‘socially irresponsible’ because attacked them with a glass bottle and a knife. “particular lifestyle rather than just words: ‘Send nudes. Set the tone with new it made light of a ‘potentially harmful social Police were called alongside the London Ambulance clothing.” They said that the display of skin season hues.’ trend’. Service and three 24-year-old men were found suffering was “relevant, necessary and unavoidable” Boohoo,com said its use of the word nude The advertising regulator was particularly from wounding injuries and taken to hospital. given that the ad was promoting the summer was solely to describe the colour resembling concerned that Boohoo targets relatively All three victims needed surgery including one who wear collection. They argued that the advert the wearer’s skin, and reflected the trend for young consumers aged between 16 to 24 had to have his nose partially reconstructed following had a “contextual relevance with the Love nude colours. years old. the attack. Island programme”. However, ASA said the phrase ‘send They said youngsters were more likely to Hassan was detained at the scene while Khan was The ASA, however, disagreed with nudes’ was likely to be understood as be harmfully affected by pressure to share arrested nearby after being chased by officers and nightclub security staff. He was also seen to discard the Missguided’s reasoning. referring to requests for sexual photos, sexual images of themselves, even though knife used in the attack. “We acknowledged that there were which could be a form of sexual harassment. Boohoo’s website stipulates users must be Abdul’Fattah managed to flee the scene but handed similarities between the content of the ad This could have been seen by youngsters at least 18 years of age to use their service. himself in shortly afterwards. and the programme, which was a reality even younger than 16. Co-founder of the Boohoo empire, dating show in which male and female ASA said: “While the (Boohoo) advert Mahmud Kamani also owns brands Karen contestants were featured often wearing played on a well-known phrase to highlight Millen, Miss Pap, and Nasty Gal, while his Sadiq Khan launches £10m boost for swimwear or other revealing clothing and a fashion trend, we considered the specific son Umar owns the Kardashian-endorsed full fibre connectivity across London sometimes engaging in degrees of sexual reference chosen had the effect of making brand Pretty Little Thing.

Large areas of London are set to be upgraded from copper cables to full fibre optics using the Tube network and public buildings, thanks to a £10 million investment launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Primary school teacher jailed for child sex offences Khan. The plans will make it possible for more of London to and made arrangements to meet counts of distributing an indecent most serious kind (Category A). access gigabit-speed connectivity – starting with 118,000 her through a messaging app, photograph of a child. No evidence was found that properties in south London – by tackling ‘not spot’ areas Kingston crown court heard. Butterfield has been sentenced Butterfield had taken any which suffer from poor connectivity. But the ‘girl’ was a police officer to a 20-month prison sentence, photographs or videos of the Gigabit-speed connectivity is the next generation of and Butterfield was immediately suspended for two years. children himself. broadband internet service, which is typically delivered suspended as police searched Butterfield was also subjected No evidence was found that over fibre optic cables all the way to the home, and his Kingston home. to a ten year Sexual Harm Butterfield had actually taken any provides speeds of up to 1,000 megabits per second – At Wimbledon Magistrates’ Prevention Order and placed on of the photographs or videos of fast enough to download a two hour-long film in high Court Daniel Butterfield, 36, was the Sex Offender Register. the children. definition in just 25 seconds. charged with: Between June and August Detective Constable Theresa New fibre optic cabling will be laid along TfL tunnels to create a ‘fibre backbone’ across London. The investment • Attempt to cause / incite a girl 2018, Butterfield sent sexually Tyldesley of the South East will cover the installation costs of linking these fibre optic 13 to 15 to engage in sexual explicit messages to someone he safeguarding team, said: cables to public buildings, such as community centres activity believed was a 13-year-old girl on “Butterfield was in a position of and libraries. • Offender 18 or over attempt to an online messenger app and authority at a school and The work being funded by Mayor will also reduce the cause a child aged 13 to 15 to made arrangements to meet with entrusted with the safety and cost to providers of laying cabling between the public watch / look at an image of sexual the ‘girl’. security of young pupils. His buildings and Londoners’ homes and businesses. This activity Officers executed a warrant at profession and access to children will particularly benefit areas with little or no existing • Adult attempt to engage in Butterfield’s home address on 31 makes his offending all the more fibre, which had previously deemed financially unviable sexual communication with a August 2018, and he was serious, as well as being a gross and which suffered from poor connectivity as a result. child arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse of trust and professional More local fibre will also pave the way for next- • Three counts of Make communication with a child. responsibility. generation 5G mobile connectivity, which requires an indecent photograph / pseudo- Officers also seized computer “The Met has officers dedicated extensive full fibre network. An assistant head of a primary photograph of a child. equipment. to identifying offenders who use This latest funding brings City Hall’s total investment school was caught in a police He was committed to Kingston Upon analysing the equipment, online platforms to abuse and in full fibre connectivity to more than £30 million, which sting when he sent indecent Crown Court where he pleaded officers found evidence that he commit crimes again children, will benefit more than 400,000 homes across the capital. pictures of himself, thinking they guilty to all of the offences, had distributed indecent images and we work closely with partners www.asianexpress.co.uk were going to a 13-year-old girl. including: three counts of making of children, and found evidence of to root out this type of offending Daniel Butterfield, 36, asked indecent photograph/pseudo- 113 indecent images and videos and make the internet as safe and the ‘girl’ to send pictures of herself photograph of a child; and seven of young children, some of the secure a place as possible.” November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Other News 25 26 Other News www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

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driver convicted Gathering at the new UK-India billion of green bonds are listed Sustainable Investing Forum here in London. We are extremely today (7 November 2019), British well positioned to drive our and Indian leaders agreed to commitment to support the of sexual assault form a new partnership for green greening of India’s economic growth. The landmark event growth story and strengthen the A private hire vehicle driver who to sexually assault her even as she brought together senior historic ties between our two sexually assaulted a female leant out of the vehicle being sick. ministers and over 200 business countries.” passenger when she was in an The passenger stayed in the representatives at London’s President of the India Guildhall, showcasing the Professionals Forum, Dr Mohan extremely vulnerable condition has minicab after the assault as she had strength of the partnership Kaul, said: “India is demonstrating been convicted after an investigation no battery left on her phone and between India and Britain. world leadership in combating by the Met’s Taxi and Private Hire could not call for assistance. She also and sexually assaulted a passenger in The event, convened by the India climate change, and Indian Policing Team. did not have any money. She also a vulnerable state. His conviction Professionals Forum, the City of business is leading in delivering on Temur Shah, 45, from Harrow, was told Shah not to touch her again. was down to a meticulous London, the High Commission of corporate social responsibility found guilty at Isleworth Crown Afterwards, Shah dropped the investigation which left the jury in no India, and supported by the British initiatives to tackle the global green Court on Monday, 14 October after passenger off near her home in north doubt as to his guilt. Foreign and Commonwealth Office, agenda. I welcome the bold a one-week trial. He has been bailed London and the matter was reported “If you ever experience unwanted saw British and Indian ministers, commitment given today by the ahead of sentencing at the same to the police. The Taxi and Private sexual behaviour, report it to the the City of London Mayor, and the leaders who attended the event, court on 12 November. Hire Policing Team then carried out police. You will always be taken Indian High Commissioner brought and the Forum will work with both The conviction follows a successful a thorough investigation, conducting seriously and the incident will be together for the first time with partners to build on this solution investigation by the Met's Taxi and enquiries with Uber and the person fully investigated.” leaders in sustainable investment and bridge any gaps.” Private Hire Policing Team - part of who booked the private hire vehicle Mandy McGregor, Head of from the UK and India. Her Excellency Ruchi Transport Policing and Community India is a country celebrated for Ghanashyam, the High the Roads and Transport Policing on the victim’s behalf. They also its diversity and growth. India’s Commissioner of India to the UK Command which is part-funded by collected an extensive amount of Safety at TfL, said: “This attack on a sheer size and rapid expansion commented: Transport for London. CCTV and viewed GPS data from vulnerable passenger was predatory provide both opportunity and “The UK-India Sustainable Shah, who worked for Uber, Uber. and disgusting, and we are pleased to challenge to deliver sustainable Investing Forum is a great committed his offence in the early Evidence pointed towards Shah as see that Shah has been convicted. I economic solutions. The UK is a commitment, bringing together hours of 15 January, 2018. He picked the driver - he was arrested for would like to thank the young world-renowned leader in leaders from India and the UK to up a 27-year-old woman, who was sexual assault on 2 February 2018 woman for coming forward and sustainable financing with London deepen our collaboration and feeling unwell, from an address in and was released under reporting this so TfL and the police pioneering the financial world in relationship – it is not only a win-win the West End. investigation. could investigate and take action green bonds and viable solutions. for both our countries, but a model During the journey, Shah stopped He was charged with sexual against the driver. We expect the For India, the Forum created a for global partnership in tackling the the vehicle and insisted she sat in the assault on 19 January 2019 and highest standards from TfL licensed bold opportunity for a rapidly world’s environmental challenges.” front. After driving for a bit longer, convicted as above. taxi and private hire drivers. Not emerging nation to increase the Other prominent business the passenger said she was going to Detective Superintendent Andy only has Shah been convicted but green investment it needs to leaders and investment experts be sick. Shah stopped the cab and Cox, from the Roads and Transport immediate licensing action was achieve sustainable growth. For the speaking at the Forum included taken to prevent him from UK, the forum provided a means to Howard Sherman, Executive leaned over her to open the front Policing Command, said:“Shah deepen ties with friends and Director of MSCI ESG Research; passenger door. While doing this he despicably took advantage of his continuing in his role as a TfL economic partners and to help Tatiana Boroditskaya, Director sexually touched her. He continued position as a trusted licensed driver licensed private hire driver.” address the global green agenda. Emerging Market Credit, UBS; Speaking at the event, the Rt. Loknath Mishra, Managing Director For information about Taxi and Private Hire journey-related sexual offences, please visit: Hon. Peter Estlin, Lord Mayor of and CEO, ICICI Bank UK; Srini London, said: “Green Finance is an Sundaram, Founder and CEO, https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/safety-and-security/security-on-the-network/tph-related-sexual-offences exciting new area where the City of Agvesto; and Manish Malhotra, AVP London has real expertise. $25 and Head FinTechs, Infosys.

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Hamara Supplementary School The Hamara Supplementary School is a successful project, designed to address the educational disadvantage of BME children. Aimed at children aged between 5-11, currently underachieving in British state schools, the programme identifies barriers that prevent young people from engaging in and enjoying learning. The projects primary aim is to raise educational attainment and aspirations to achieve, increasing prospects for children to succeed in education and employment. The School supports children from diverse backgrounds in its progressive, caring and high quality-learning environment every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Six trained and qualified teachers provided academic support to pupils with programs of study structured using the National Curriculum. They also plan various curriculum trips and activity days and provide mentoring and support to give young people positive experiences and raise their aspirations to succeed. Small class sizes and interactive teaching methods are used to engage and motivate pupils, offering a quality service and excellent provision of support. In addition, the Supplementary School runs an easily accessible and affordable holiday play scheme during the Easter and Summer holidays. This is accessed by families from Leeds and includes a variety of play experiences, workshops and day trips. The Hamara programme works due to take place this month. in partnership with mainstream Tyler Hoffman Solicitors was initiated schools, Leeds City Council and with the mission to give clientele a The National Resource Centre for bespoke service and achieve excellence, Supplementary Education. It is deterring from the stereotype of conveyor also recognised by the National belt law. Resource Centre for Legal Eagle Says Akef: “Our experienced solicitors Supplementary Education with are spread over our offices specialising in Quality Framework Awards Criminal Law, Immigration, Personal including Bronze in 2014, Silver in Injury and Road Traffic Law. 2015 and Gold in 2016. It was also “Each department has a dedicated team awarded the Child Friendly Leeds Young lawyer Akef Akbar of solicitors and support staff available to Supporting Schools Award at the assist clients and ensuring clients receive a Child Friendly Leeds Awards in professional but personal service January 2016 scoops top accolade “As part of a personalised service our “I have been here for the last six firm encourages clients to contact them years and have learnt so much. I’ve whenever they need to speak to an learnt how to socialise and have A glittering black-tie affair bringing 23 and practised in Halifax and York for experienced solicitor, as we offer a 24 hour made great friends. Overall, I feel together some of the most outstanding two years before taking the leap and service seven days a week.” Hamara has given me the support individuals from across the region, opening his own practice ‘Tyler Hoffman “At Tyler Hoffman, we understand that to be the person I am today.” Year 6 celebrated those chosen at top of their Solicitors’ at the age of 25. individuals need access to their Pupil vocation this year. The firm now boasts a team of 23 across representative at all times; we work to “All four of my children have Akef Akbar, a 28 year old Solicitor two offices in Wakefield and Halifax with a ensure that we are there for them around attended Saturday School and I see Advocate and the Principal Solicitor of turnover in excess of £1.7 million. the clock.” it has had a great impact on their Tyler Hoffman Solicitors took home the Akef is a specialist in criminal law and Tyler Hoffman service clients across the education at school.” Parent coveted award for Entrepreneur of the Year appears in police stations and courts United Kingdom and international clients. 2019 at the Wakefield Excellence Awards. across the country on a daily basis and his They specialise in Criminal Law, For more information or to enrol your The awards ceremony took place on 26th success as a Lawyer has not gone Immigration and Personal Injury. If you child/ren simply email the project September 2019 at the Cedar Court Hotel, unrecognised. He has also been shortlisted require legal advice contact Tyler Hoffman coordinator Raheem Mohammad on Wakefield. for ‘Criminal Lawyer of the Year 2019’ at Solicitors on 01924 792380 to arrange a free [email protected] Akef qualified as a solicitor at the age of the 20th Yorkshire Legal Awards which is consultation. or call Hamara on 0113 2773330 30 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

Are You Being Served? Racist old boy’s networks oans made to companies are bankrupt or, in the case of a company, it BAME workers 92% are less likely to land usually secured by personal may be wound up. L guarantees given by the directors Mr Martin applied to the Court to boardroom job than white privileged colleagues of those companies whereby the have the Statutory Demand set aside on director promises to be directly the grounds that prior to the service of By Anuranjita Kumar of existing board members independently of RBS, answerable for the payment of the debt the Statutory Demand McLaren had – as an “old boy’s network” added: “Based on the owed by the company in the event of failed to validly serve a prior written and the promotion process feedback of those people I default. The personal guarantee demand on him calling in the personal they experienced as have spoken to and therefore provides the lender with guarantee and therefore the debt Black and minority “institutionally racist and mentored, and taking surety by the director that the loan will claimed under the Statutory Demand ethnic (BAME) employees biased against people of existing studies into be repaid even if the company were to was not payable immediately but face routine colour”. account, I believe strongly become insolvent. The lender can only instead it was dependent on Mr Martin discrimination by an Just four per cent of those that BAME individuals – demand payment under the personal receiving at some future date a written “institutionally racist old BAME applicants she whether male or female - guarantee once the borrower has failed demand for payment from McLaren. boys network” running interviewed were are at least 90 per cent less to pay. The Court agreed with Mr Martin and some of Britain’s largest successful, and all reported likely to be selected for a In the case of Martin -v- McLaren the Statutory Demand was set aside. companies and are 90 per that they felt obliged to top-tier role than white Construction Limited, Mr Martin who McLaren tried to argue that it had sent cent less likely to land a adopt western mannerisms applicants.” was the Chief Executive of Martin Dawn an email demanding payment of the boardroom job than white, and to tone down their In 2017, the UK’s biggest Plc and Chairman of Southend United personal guarantee prior to serving the middle-class applicants, a natural accents during the companies were given four Football Club, gave a guarantee to Statutory Demand but this argument new study has concluded. interview. years to appoint one board secure liabilities owed to McLaren by was rejected by the Court on the basis Independent research by This, she says, is despite director from an ethnic himself, Martin Dawn Plc and other that the personal guarantee expressly the global human resources UK corporations having minority background as related companies. When debts due to stated that any demand had to be “in director at the Royal Bank “ramped-up” their efforts part of a package of McLaren were not paid it writing delivered personally, by first of Scotland (RBS), suggests towards greater diversity measures outlined in a served Mr Martin with a class prepaid post or fax” and did not that BAME candidates through measures such as government-backed review Statutory Demand for permit service by email. Service of the stand only an eight per cent revised policy frameworks into the lack of diversity at over £7m with a demand by email was therefore chance of promotion to and company-wide the top of corporate Britain. view to petitioning ineffective. chief executive (CEO), chief sensitivity training. The target is voluntary, for his bankruptcy. This case highlights the technical financial officer (CFO) and The findings were but companies that fail to A Statutory pitfalls that creditors can fall into. It is other senior director roles revealed for the first time comply will have to explain Demand is a very easy to make a mistake at an early as a result of racial this week at the launch of why. formal written stage that will cause significant prejudice and nepotism Kumar’s new book, Colour But last October, a request that a problems later. Creditors need to that remains “rife” in the Matters? The Truth That No progress report found that debt must be carefully review the security documents UK and international One Wants To See, which is the number of FTSE 100 paid within a and be fully aware of the service workplaces. published by Bloomsbury company directors from certain period of requirements for written demands. It BAME applicants, India. ethnic minority time failing which may seem insignificant to a creditor as however capable, were Speaking at a launch backgrounds had declined. the debtor may to whether an email or a letter of found to be consistently event in London, she said Just 84 of the 1,048 be made demand is issued but invalid service overlooked because their BAME individuals in Britain director positions in the could result in a debtor seeking cultures and religious and elsewhere continue to 100 biggest companies on to set aside a Statutory beliefs are seen to be at face “antiquated prejudice” the London Stock Exchange Demand or a odds with most company’s at the hands of the “white were held by a business subsequent “private members’ club elite”. leader from an ethnic bankruptcy/winding- mentality”. Kumar, the former Head minority, down from 85 in up petition and result Existing board members of HR at Citi Bank, South 2017. in the creditor want “likeminded” Asia, said: “Global According to reports, the organisations today thrive incurring substantial individuals to join their majority of FTSE 100 ranks and rarely consider on close-knit and diverse costs and time in boardrooms had no ethnic defending such an anyone whose views, way teams. of life or upbringing could “Yet, having interviewed diversity, whilst 54 of the application and 100 firms did not have a become liable for be different from their own. and coached hundreds of White applicants are people from multi-ethnic, single board director from the debtor’s costs an ethnic minority in the process. almost always favoured by multi-professional recruitment panels because backgrounds from across background. If you require Kumar, 47, warned that advice or there is a “sense of the world, there can be comfort” in employing little doubt that much of organisations which fail to assistance with diversify voluntarily are at the drafting or people who look, act and the global workplace think like they do. remains entrenched in risk of becoming enforcement “irrelevant” in today’s of personal The research was institutional racism. conducted by Anuranjita “BAME professionals are multicultural society. guarantees or She said: “In every with any Kumar, the Managing faced not only with Director and Head of HR – antiquated prejudice but society, people must learn matter to embrace differences and concerning the Hubs at RBS, who has been also with the challenges of listed as one of the world’s understanding the invisible connect with those of other insolvency races. By working together, process then leading female HR rules and codes that are practitioners by Fortune self-evident to the majority for instance within a Blacks Solicitors corporate setting, people can assist. Please India. but unfamiliar to a new or Her conclusions are different society. can come to value diversity contact Luke Patel for the wider world-views on 0113 227 9316 or based on more than 600 “In the workplace, this hours of conversations and places those BAME and global perspectives it by email at can bring, appreciating the [email protected]. meetings with over 500 applicants looking for top- male and female BAME tier promotion at a distinct strength of unity and the professionals, including disadvantage because they mutual benefits it confers. 125 from the UK, who she fail to chime with the “Those companies that has privately mentored on private member’s club judge employees on the race-related matters, mentality of many large colour of their skin and not cultural integration and British and international as human beings are stuck top-tier promotion. boardrooms. in a time-warp and will, All reported feeling that “It is clear that without exception, become their “face didn’t fit” despite recruitment panels, and the irrelevant in the modern giving good interviews and inevitable wealthy white marketplace over coming Please contact Luke Patel possessing the prerequisite elite they comprise, are years. qualifications and looking solely for “Whether they like it or on 0113 227 9316 experience for the likeminded people - there not, the world is changing or by email at boardroom or director role is a sense of comfort, albeit and companies that fail to [email protected] they applied for. a deeply flawed one, in that adapt and embrace Of these, three-quarters way of thinking.” multicultural, progressive described the recruitment Kumar, whose research change are likely to wither panel – typically made up was conducted and die.” November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 31 32 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 33

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee refugees are being hosted by the Agency, has just appointment developing countries and a sense Pakistani actress Mahira Khan as of shared responsibility has yet to its National Goodwill be achieved. “More needs to be Ambassador. done to support countries and Prior to this appointment, Ms. communities which host refugees,” Khan had been supporting she added. UNHCR’s activities for the last UNHCR’s Assistant High few years and has remained a Commissioner for Operations strong voice for Afghan refugees commended the newly appointed in Pakistan. National Goodwill Ambassador “I feel privileged to have been for supporting its activities and for chosen to serve this noble continuing to demonstrate her cause,”said Ms. Khan at the personal commitment towards appointment ceremony, which was refugees. held on Wednesday in Islamabad. “I am delighted to see Pakistani UNHCR’s Assistant High celebrities coming forward in Commissioner for Operations, Mr. support of the refugee cause, George Okoth-Obbo, the Minister making their voices heard locally, of State for States and Frontier nationally and globally, and having Regions (SAFRON), Mr. Shehryar a very strong influence on youth,” Khan Afridi, UNHCR’s Director he said. of the Regional Bureau for Asia He noted that high-profile and the Pacific, Mr. Indrika supporters, such as Ms. Khan, can Ratwatte, UNHCR’s serve as a symbol of partnership Representative in Pakistan, Ms. between the people of Pakistan Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, and and the international community. other distinguished guests Mr. Okoth-Obbo said that as the attended the ceremony. newly appointed UNHCR Speaking on the occasion, Ms. National Goodwill Ambassador, Khan said that Pakistan has been Ms. Khan will help reinvigorated hosting Afghan refugees for four support for refugees. On the decades. “I feel proud that my occasion, an Afghan refugee country is one of the most woman presented the Goodwill generous countries of the world,” Ambassador with a shawl. The she said. “By becoming a National handmade shawl made by women Goodwill Ambassador, I wish to in Pakistan, including refugees, was stand behind such incredible acts a gift from the designer and of hospitality and humanity,” Ms philanthropist Mr. Rizwan Beyg, Khan added. also a high-profile supporter of She said that the majority of UNHCR in Pakistan.

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TV celebrity Nadiya Hussain recently and, growing up, I has revealed she was sexually had a close friend at school assaulted by a relative at the age who I told. It turned out a of five while living in very similar thing had Bangladesh. happened to her,” Nadiya, the winner of 2015’s Hussain said. Great British Bake Off, said her "It’s important to talk childhood trauma left her about it because it suffering from post-traumatic probably happens much stress disorder (PTSD), panic more than we care to talk attacks and suicidal thoughts. about. “No doubt that would have “If that happened to my played a role in my PTSD, my children, I don’t even want panic disorder,” said the 34-year- to say what I would do… I old in an interview with You have no words.” magazine. Earlier this year, she opened Preeya Kalidas “It must have done because it’s up about the bullying in BBC a memory that has stayed with One documentary ‘Nadiya: set to return to the West End me forever.” Anxiety and Me’. The former Leeds resident, She revealed she had her first stage in starring new role confesses of having had suicidal panic attack at 11-years-old when thoughts when she was around school bullies Singer and actress Preeya Kalidas is soon to be starring ten-years-old. News of her dunked her head in in hit West End musical Everybody’s Talking about mother’s pregnancy made her the toilet. Jamie, which just celebrated its two year anniversary at change her mind. Viewers praised the Apollo Theatre London. Based on a true story, She only understood what had her for allowing Preeya will play one of the leading roles, Miss Hedge, happened to her years later. A cameras to and will be the first British Asian to play the role, starting biology lesson at school follow her as from November 19th 2019 till February 2020. explained sex, prompting her to she sought “I fell in love with Everybody's Talking about Jamie vomit in the laboratory sink. diagnosis and from the first time I saw it. The music is contagious, the In her forthcoming book treatment diversity of talent being represented on a West End stage ‘Finding My Voice’ she discusses for is incredible. So to be joining the cast as Miss Hedge, I the sexual abuse she experienced, "extreme am extremely excited to be part of a show that makes the as well as being a victim of anxiety". audience feel so elated and joyous, a show that reminds bullying at school. us all that being unafraid to do and be whoever you want Nadiya, who grew up in a Nadiya Hussain (left), winner o to be, can be extremely powerful." Bangladeshi community in Luton f The Great British Bake Off, baked a cake in April 2016 during Preeya has recently finished starring in the five star said: “I’ve only told my sisters celebrations of The Queen's 90th show Chiaroscuro at Bush Theatre directed by award birthday in Windsor winning Lynette Linton and previously created and originated the roles of Priya in AR Rahman’s /Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams, Pinky in Bend it Like Beckham The Musical, of which Preeya was the first British Asian to have been nominated for a prestigious Emerging British Indo-Jazz merged throughout Unnati’s Olivier Award. artist, Unnati, has announced life. Some of her on screen credits include Amira in the the release of her newest TERI YAAD AATI HAIN The eldest of two daughters, nation’s favourite TV show Eastenders, Carmen in single Teri Yaad Aati Hain, Unnati grew up in Finchley, BBC’s BAFTA nominated Bollywood Carmen, the ahead of the release of her North London, in a house BAFTA nominated Britz alongside Riz Ahmed, brand new album Indigo Soul. busy with visitors including Banglatown Banquet with Shabana Azmi, Empire Award Unnati’s international music famous artists and students of winning film Chris Morris’s Four Lions and Gurinder is a crossover of Indian her father, the late iconic Chadha’s international hit film Bend it Like Beckham. Classical, Jazz & Spiritual – singer of Indian classical music whilst also retaining several royalty. other elements of Western Nitai Dasgupta (1934 – music - reflecting Unnati’s 2003) was a pioneer, UK drops ‘pornography blocker’ plan British-Indian heritage. performer, teacher and Her new single, Teri Yaad recording artist among the Aati Hain (I Remember You), first to bring Indian classical The government had announced a plan to use unfurls over gently rhythmic music to Britain. His cult 1972 strict age verification checks to stop under-18s tabla and deftly woven guitars, LP Songs of India was viewing porn online. Now the policy, which was initially set to launch in keyboards, bass, and drums recently re-issued, delighting April 2018, has been dropped. The government programmed by Diamond the likes of electronic wiz announced it would "not be commencing" after Duggal - the song’s producer Keiran Hebden, aka Four Tet, repeated delays and fears it would not work. who has previously worked who discovered the record in The government first mooted the idea of a porn with the likes of Shania Twain. his grandfather’s vinyl blocker in 2015, with the aim of stopping youngsters Unnati’s alluring vocal is collection and featured the "stumbling across" inappropriate content. It was an buoyed by a male vocalist, in track ‘Cham Cham Cham objective hugely popular with parents and anyone the same way that a male Sufi Cham’ on his NTS radio show. concerned about child safety. chorus will provides backing Taking the musical legacy of The so-called porn blocker would have forced vocals to a soloist. The lyrics Unnati’s debut album, which musicians to appear across the her father and tailoring the commercial porn providers to verify users' ages, or face are ambiguous, laced with feels like a masterwork. record include Xan Blacq traditional with her own a UK ban. Pornographic sites which failed to check the age of longing, addressed to a Original songs grounded in (Amy Winehouse), Gordon contemporary slant, the UK visitors would have faced being blocked by internet beloved. Indian classical, Sufi and the Hulbert (Anastacia, Alison British-born singer, composer service providers. The track has already been spirituality of bhajan Limerick), and the Budapest and musician has been But critics warned that many under-18s would have chosen by DJ Ravin to feature devotional songs, are gifted Film Orchestra, contributing working her magic for some found it relatively easy to bypass the restriction using on the influential Buddha with latin, jazz and pop to a true musical and cultural time - journeying towards the virtual private networks (VPNs), which disguise their Bar’s Compilation album. arrangements by producers fusion. light in Soho jazz clubs, the location, or could simply turn to porn-hosting platforms Teri Yaad Aati Hain is chosen for their empathy with This combination of Royal Albert Hall, and on the not covered by the law, such as Reddit or Twitter. emblematic of the unique Indian music as well as their tradition and modernity meet main stage at WOMAD. 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It takes just 38 seconds for The cleansing brush – your guest to judge your home

The average person anyone arrives. is it really worth the hype? takes just 38 seconds to And if the visit is judge someone’s home - arranged at short notice, and they WILL notice if 50 per cent will give their you have vacuumed, if home a quick vacuum, your windows are dirty while 48 per cent will and if there is a ‘funny’ quickly hide any clutter in smell. cupboards. A study has found first Six in 10 also revealed impressions count with they are likely to make an three quarters of adults extra special effort if their admitting they always guest is a first-time visitor. form an opinion on the A quarter will buy new dwellings of others. candles or air fresheners They’ll make a mental especially for their guest. note if the washing-up More than one in 10 will hasn’t been done, what even keep areas of the books are on the shelf and home completely off limits if the ornaments are dusty. TOP 10 FIRST IMPRESSIONS until their guests have But the research of 2,000 arrived. adults commissioned by And a fifth will clean the the Independent Network WHEN VISITING A HOME windows, with seven in 10 powered by VEKA, found believing good quality, three in 10 wouldn’t tell 1. The smell clean windows are their host what they really important to the overall think of their homes. 2. The temperature aesthetic of a home. The study also found six It also emerged six in 10 In recent years, electric face soap every time you use the 3. Whether or not the house have cleansing brushes – especially brush, doesn't mean you won't in 10 consider themselves been vacuumed adults consider themselves the Clarisonic and less have to clean it. to be house proud, with to be a good judge when it expensive options such as Olay, “If you insist on using one of half worrying what others 4. How comfortable the furniture is comes to other’s homes. Neutrogena, Clinique and other these devices, I would advise you think of their homes. The interior of a home is brands – have grown popular to change the head every week to But this hasn’t stopped a 5. If the washing up is done or not likely to be judged the among the skincare savvy! reduce the risk causing more fifth from checking for most (42 per cent), These high-powered beauty breakouts to your skin.” dust upon visiting the 6. Dirty windows however 36 per cent will tools feature vibrating heads that Like L'Oreal would say "because home of a friend, family 7. The books they own form an opinion of a home clean and are supposed to you are worth it" ... and so is your member or colleague. inside AND out. cleanse your skin three times skin says Claudia Fallah. 8. How well kept the furniture is deeper than a facial cleanser. Claudia says she’s seen lots of As a result, those polled And of all the areas in a They also get rid of more makeup instances where clients have feel the pressure when 9. Colour of the walls house, it’s the living room and grime than hands or a caused more harm to their skin having guests over with 86 (33 per cent) which most washcloth, according to their then experience a freshly buffed per cent giving the house a 10. If the ornaments are dusty judgement is reserved for. manufacturers. skin, in fact it turns out that they ‘major’ clean before High-end models such as the have all reacted with their skin Clarisonic cost over £100 with an suffering redness or worse, added £30 on top for the brush spreading infection across their (which should be changed every 3 skin. months). Also over use can lead to INVAS ION How can I stop the spiders invading? So is a face cleansing brush broken capillaries, excessive really worth the investment? dryness, irritation, sensitivity and 1. Clean up after yourself Skincare expert Claudia Fallah redness. OF SPIDERS Crumbs and dirt attract insects, which in turn says” “I must say that being “I think the brush would be great attract the spiders who like to eat them. Don’t turn specialised in traumatised skin for in professional hands but once it "Oh my God, kill it! KILL media for mentions of your home into a pop-up restaurant for arachnids almost 30 years I would not goes into every household like IT!" spiders, and say this year – clean up those toast crumbs. See also dusting recommend the face mass market with people not being Outbursts like these are there are more posts than at away cobwebs as soon as you see them. They brush to any of my clients. All aware in how to keep it clean or common at this time of the the same time in 2018. might have egg sacs on them. Ew. their skin conditions would get over using it or sharing it with their worse. In fact this brush should not friends,” she adds. year, when a spider's cover is A team carried out a study 2. Get rid of plants outside of your house blown, and it is forced to in 2018 which found that the Got loads of plant pots and overgrown be sold to anyone with sensitive If you decide to splurge on a shrubbery underneath your ground floor skin or other skin conditions like face cleansing brush, be sure to skitter this way and that most active time for spiders rosacea, acne or people who have follow best practices for its use. along the wall or across the during mating season was windows? Piles of wood near your door? Is there eczema or reactive skin. Bacteria thrives in damp living room carpet to avoid 7.35pm. ivy climbing up your walls? These are the perfect “The reason for this is that you environments, you’ll need to being speedily smashed. There was also a spike in temporary housing for spiders who will then move can spread skin infections across change your brush head once into your home when they find a way in. Tidy up, Every autumn, the eight- reports between 6am and prune, do what you need. your skin and make your condition every three months. legged arachnids sneak into 8am – just when you’re in the worse. To keep your brush clean and 3. Seal up cracks and gaps our homes and sheds for bathroom getting ready for Don’t make it easy for them to come into your “If you are suffering from acne mildew-free, wash it with a mild breeding time, and this year work. and your face is suffering from liquid soap, pat it with a towel and home. spots that have pus, when you go let it air-dry after each use. looks set to be a bumper one. One way to avoid spiders in 4. Get a cat over your face with the brush, it Though electronic face brushes That’s because of high your home is to keep doors Don’t get one purely for the spider-killing, but can spread an infection across are designed for daily use, over summer temperatures and windows shut. one bonus of having on is that they’ll chase them your entire face. Once it burst cleansing and over-exfoliation can combined with heavy rainfall, However, the reality is that away for you. open it goes everywhere and the strip the skin of its natural oils, meaning there are lots of house spiders are there 5. Essential oils bacterias stay in your brush and causing irritation. insects around for spideys to already and there’s not that Apparently spiders are really not keen on you will start suffering from If you notice redness or dryness munch on. much you can do about them. aromatherapy, so dilute some peppermint oil or breakouts every time you use it after your first use, avoid using it Entomologists at the But they love mess, such as eucalyptus oil with water into a spray bottle and afterwards. until the redness and irritation University of Gloucestershire piles of clothes, to try to keep spritz doors and windowsills daily. They’re not “Just because you are using goes. fans of tea tree oil, rose, cinnamon, citronella or have been monitoring social things tidy. lavender either, so get that oil burner out. 40 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 41

2019We’ve lin’ed up sthe top 20 best new cars that have just arrived or set to arrive in the next few weeks, featuring a particularly fine crop of EVs, hybrids, SUVs and sports cars... All-new groundbreaking electric cars such as the Porsche Taycan and Volkswagen ID.3 are leading the way as we head towards Best the end of the decade with more and more manufacturers trying to muscle in on the growing EV market. However, the popularity of SUVs shows no sign of waning and we'll still see new 4x4s making an appearance on our list of the best new cars for 2019 to look forward to. Cars Continued on pages 42 & 43 42 Motors www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

Audi A1 CityCarver Audi is extending its refreshed A1 range Audi RS Q8 Audi is continuing its policy of creating a high- Price: From £20,000 (est) On sale: Winter 2019 with the new Citycarver, an SUV-inspired spin Price: From £120,000 (est) On sale: Late 2019 performance RS version of every model in its on the small hatchback, which will reach UK range, with the next example being the RS Q8. dealers late this year. Sitting between Sport Seen in a partial disguise ahead of its official and S Line trims, it has a distinctive exterior debut later this year, the RS Q8 is the most with black plastic wheelarches, redesigned aggressive-looking SUV to come from the brand, front bumper and side skirts, plus a unique with slim headlights, a huge front grille and grille that’s inspired by the firm’s Q models. bulging wheelarches. Raised suspension increases the The RS Q8 sits on the same platform as the Citycarver’s ride height by 40mm, with 16- Lamborghini Urus, and the new Audi flagship is inch wheels fitted as standard. A choice of 30 expected to share its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged TFSI or 35 TFSI petrol engines offers power V8 engine, which also appears in the latest RS 6. outputs of 94bhp and 148bhp respectively, That should mean the RS Q8 will offer a minimum and there will be the option of six-speed of 592bhp and 800Nm of torque delivered via an manual or seven-speed automatic eight-speed automatic transmission through to a gearboxes. quattro four-wheel-drive set-up.

Joining the impressive Continental GT coupé Bentley Continental GT Convertible Vauxhall Astra - Price: From £18,905 On sale: Now in the Bentley range is this Convertible version, Price: From £176,000 On sale: Now providing top-down sensations alongside the Vauxhall’s key compact hatch competitor has traditional mix of luxury and performance. been updated for 2020, with the revised Astra Like its fixed-roof sibling, the Continental GT gaining significant hardware updates alongside a Convertible sits on the tech-heavy MSB mild facelift. platform shared with the Porsche Panamera, The latest model will be hard to spot; only minor which gives the Continental the flexibility of changes have been made to the front grille to give four-wheel drive and adjustable air suspension. the car improved aerodynamics, while the cabin The Convertible shares the coupé’s 626bhp remains as before. Underneath, however, the latest 6.0-litre W12 engine, giving a top speed of Astra gains a range of new three-cylinder petrol and 207mph and a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds, diesel engines. despite a kerbweight of 2.4 tonnes. Refinement The 1.2-litre petrol is available in 108bhp, 128bhp is close to that of the coupé, thanks to an and 143bhp versions, all of which offer 51.4mpg and 99g/km of CO2. acoustically optimised roof and double glazing. The new 1.4-litre petrol also offers 143bhp, but with extra torque, and is paired with a CVT transmission. Finally, there’s a choice of 104bhp and 120bhp variants of the 1.5-litre diesel.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe - Price: £80,000 On sale: Now BMW X6 BMW’s expanding range of SUVs has been Price: From £59,340 On sale: Now enhanced by this, the third-generation X6, The four-door Gran Coupé is the final car to join which is already on sale. The latest version is BMW’s range of 8 Series models, and it has been no less eye-catching than previous designed to rival other large coupés such as the incarnations, with a sloping, coupé-like Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS. roofline, wide rear lights and an illuminated Sharing similarities with the Coupé and Convertible kidney grille, which is a first for a BMW vehicle. models front and rear, the Gran Coupé has a different It sits on architecture shared with the current centre section, where 201mm has been added to the X5, but compared with the previous model, it is wheelbase, giving a considerable 231mm increase in 26mm longer, 15mm wider and 6mm lower. overall length. Crucially, it also has a wider front track than The Gran Coupé offers a 4+1 seat configuration, and the centre console runs the full length before for sharper handling. of the car to provide climate controls for rear-seat passengers. Two petrol and two diesel engines are Luggage space has also increased over the standard Coupé, with 440 litres available. available, while xDrive four-wheel drive and an Engine options include one diesel and two petrols, with the flagship M850i xDrive using a twin- eight-speed auto box are standard on all turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 that develops 523bhp and 750Nm of torque. versions.

Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV It’s been a long time coming, but Volkswagen now has Volkswagen T-Roc R Price: From £38,000 (est) On sale: Late 2019 a second model in its high-performance R range after the Price: From £38,450 On sale: Now introduction of the T-Roc R. Like its Golf counterpart, the T-Roc R has a 2.0-litre The first plug-in hybrid from Citroen is about to turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine providing reach showrooms: the C5 Aircross PHEV SUV. 296bhp, which is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed Originally previewed at the Paris Motor Show last DSG gearbox and 4MOTION four-wheel drive. That year, this electrified model shares its EMP2 platform combination gives a claimed 0-62mph acceleration time with the Peugeot 508 saloon and DS 7 Crossback, of just 4.9 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph. which will also benefit from the same technology. The R is marked out from regular T-Rocs by wide flared The car’s hybrid drivetrain delivers a total system output of 222bhp and provides a pure- wheelarches, quad exhausts exiting beneath a larger rear electric range of around 31 miles, with claimed CO2 emissions of 49g/km. bumper and a more aggressive stance thanks to a 20mm The C5 Aircross PHEV is the first in a wave of models as the firm aims to release an lower ride height. electrified version of every car in its range by 2025. Citroen says the C5’s batteries can be It has 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, with 19-inch charged from a standard three-pin socket overnight or in a couple of hours using a wallbox. rims and an Akrapovic exhaust system among the Owners will be able to schedule the charging time through the MyCitroen app. options.

Renault Clio The XCeed crossover gives potential Kia XCeed Renault’s all-important Clio is back for a fifth buyers of the Kia Stonic and Sportage SUVs Price: £20,795 On sale: Now Price: From £14,295 On sale: Now generation, with a big emphasis on safety and another option. It’s part of the Ceed range, technology, and a broad range of powertrains. although every panel bar the front doors is The new CMF-B platform means less new, giving it a more purposeful look. weight and improved crash safety – the Clio The XCeed’s boot offers an extra 31 litres has already been awarded five stars by Euro of space compared to the Ceed hatch, with NCAP – and the ability to accept a hybrid three trim options and a First Edition model powertrain. However, the engine range kicks available at launch. off with a choice of two turbocharged petrol There are two petrol and two diesel engines offering 99bhp and 128bhp, with a engines, and mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid 74bhp naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol versions are scheduled for next year. unit to follow. The XCeed also has a different Early next year a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid will suspension set-up to the rest of the Ceed arrive, with a 1.2kWh battery that Renault range, with hydraulic bump stops on the front claims will improve urban fuel consumption by axle to boost ride quality. up to 40 per cent. November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 43

Land Rover Discovery Sport Little may have changed on the outside of Mercedes GLB Mercedes’ SUV line-up continues to grow, moving into a Price: From £31,575 On sale: Now the latest Discovery Sport, but there’s a whole Price: £34,200 new segment with the arrival of the GLB, which is ready to new car beneath the skin. On sale: Late 2019 compete with the Audi Q3 and Land Rover Discovery Sport. The mid-sized SUV has shifted to the same The GLB shares a platform with the A-Class, B-Class and ‘PTA’ architecture as the new Evoque, which CLA but has a longer wheelbase for better cabin space. means that, as well as mild-hybrid engines, a Five and seven-seat versions will be available, with Isofix plug-in hybrid will be available for the first time. mountings on four of the seats, while features such as USB There are also big changes in the cabin, charging points in the boot boost practicality. where the Disco Sport’s clunky dashboard and The GLB will come with a choice of one petrol engine and centre console design have been replaced by two diesels. JLR’s new 10-inch infotainment system that is The 1.3-litre petrol GLB 200 offers 161bhp with front- also compatible with Apple CarPlay and wheel drive, the GLB 200d comes with a 148bhp 2.0-litre Android Auto. and a choice of four- or front-wheel drive, and the GLB Other clever tech includes JLR’s digital rear- 220d has 187bhp from the same diesel engine and four- view mirror, for a much clearer idea of what’s wheel drive only. A 302bhp GLB 35 AMG has been going on behind. confirmed.

Mercedes has announced the final specs for Mercedes GLC 300 e Mercedes-AMG A45 S its GLC 300 e, the first plug-in hybrid version of Price: From £45,000 (est) On sale: Late 2019 Price: From £50,570 On sale: Now its mid-sized SUV. Sharing its powertrain with the E 300 e, this It’s the hottest hatchback that money can GLC has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine buy, and now the final UK specification of the with 208bhp and 350Nm, plus a 121bhp electric Mercedes-AMG A45 S has been confirmed. motor, giving a total output of 316bhp and Its new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder 700Nm. engine delivers 415bhp and 500Nm of torque, With four-wheel drive as standard, the GLC which is enough to sprint from 0-62mph in 3.9 300 e can sprint from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds seconds, and is the most powerful four- and has a top speed of 143mph. cylinder engine in the world. The 13.5kWh battery can be recharged in 1.5 As well as a high specification that includes hours through a 7.4kW wallbox or five hours a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and 4MATIC four-wheel drive, the A45 S features a from a three-pin domestic socket. Customers drift mode for the first time, while the comprehensive MBUX infotainment system now has will also be able to take their pick from front or bespoke AMG features, including a telematics function and a companion phone app. four-wheel-drive models.

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Shooting Brake Skoda Superb Skoda’s Superb has been given a major makeover, Price: From £24,655 On sale: Now with sharper looks and a new hybrid powertrain. Price: From £53,570 On sale: Now Buyers can choose from two petrol and two diesel engines at launch, but the main addition will be a Completing Mercedes’s range of high- plug-in hybrid option using tech shared with the performance compact cars is the CLA 45 S Volkswagen Passat GTE. Shooting Brake, which is available to order The 1.4-litre TSI petrol combines with an electric in the UK. Sharing its sophisticated four-cylinder motor to deliver 215bhp and 400Nm of torque, turbo petrol engine with the AMG A 45 S, the giving an electric range of 34 miles and CO2 hottest CLA offers 415bhp and 500Nm of emissions as low as 40g/km. torque, sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The revamp also sees the brand’s flagship benefit As well as enabling the CLA 45 S to reach 0-62mph in 4.0 seconds, the advanced 4MATIC+ from LED matrix headlights, a refreshed nose and transmission has a drift mode for extreme cornering. new rear lamps. Inside it gets a digital instrument The CLA also benefits from having a slightly wider track compared with its A-Class display and infotainment set-ups shared with the hatchback sibling, while the shooting brake design provides 505 litres of boot space with the latest Volkswagens. rear seats in place

MINI Electric MINI is taking its first step along the EV highway with the new The Nissan Juke kicked off the huge trend for small Nissan Juke Price: From £24,400 MINI Electric, the company’s first model to run solely on battery crossovers, and the long-awaited second-generation Price: From £17,395 power. version has been confirmed, with a host of new tech and On sale: November On sale: Now The three-door-only hatchback has a 32.5kWh battery pack along big gains in efficiency. Bigger than the original, the new with the 181bhp electric motor from the BMW i3S, Juke is 23kg lighter thanks to the adoption of the giving a 0-62mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of Alliance’s CMF-B platform, which underpins Renault’s 93mph, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 144 miles. Captur as well. Wearing Cooper S badges to hint at the performance Although the sole engine option at launch is a 1.0- on offer, MINI Electric models have different front and litre three-cylinder petrol, the new platform makes rear bumpers to the standard hatch, door mirrors shared hybrid and electrified powertrains possible. with the MINI Clubman, and a blanked-off grille that is As well as having more space inside and higher available in a choice of colours. quality, the latest Juke also benefits from upgrades in Offered in three trim levels, the MINI Electric comes safety technology, with the semi-autonomous Nissan with a 6.5-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple ProPILOT system capable of controlling throttle, CarPlay, automatic air-conditioning and cruise control. braking and steering on multi-lane roads.

Polestar 2 - Price: £34,000 (est) On sale: Now Porsche Macan Turbo - Price: From £68,530 On sale: Now Volvo’s electric spin-off brand Polestar is rapidly Driver involvement and SUVs are two concepts that rarely expanding its model range with the confirmation of this, go hand in hand, but the Porsche Macan Turbo should prove the Polestar 2. otherwise. Riding on the group’s electrified CMA platform, the The Turbo makes its return to the brand’s compact SUV Polestar 2 is a five-door fastback with twin electric motors family after it was updated earlier in the year. Changes providing 396bhp and 660Nm of torque. That’s enough to include refreshed styling and an improved touchscreen display. help the 2 to cover the 0-62mph sprint in less than five seconds, while the 78kWh battery Under the bonnet, the previous Macan Turbo’s 3.6-litre V6 motor has been replaced by pack gives a claimed range of 310 miles under WLTP regulations. a smaller 2.9-litre engine. The Polestar 2’s technology includes a digital instrument display and 11-inch Android Power stands at 435bhp, which helps the BMW X3 M rival crack the benchmark 0-62mph infotainment screen, while an optional Performance Pack will bring high-specification sprint in 4.3 seconds and go on to a top speed of 167mph. That power is kept in check by Ohlins dampers, 20-inch wheels and Brembo brakes. new carbide-coated brake discs, which help to reduce fade and improve response. A £49,900 launch edition can be reserved online now with a £1,000 deposit, and first The Porsche is fitted with four-wheel drive and a seven-speed PDK automatic deliveries are expected in July. Cheaper versions are due in 12 months. transmission as standard. 44 Classifieds www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

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Hunger for glory Bradford kickboxing centre brings home 19 world championship medals

A kickboxing and fitness centre in subscribed to a gruelling training the parents and friends who my centre,” adds Shaban. better future, working alongside Bradford achieved a whopping 19 regime twice-a-day, five-days-a-week. supported them played a very crucial “People have not only benefited by other organisations, within the local medals at the Iska World This included early morning rises. part.” improving their health and well- area to achieve this. Championships held in Ireland last Shaban comments: “At the Iska The Kickboxing centre has over being, but also fitness improvement, As a result of the growing interest month. World Championships I was dealing 150 students all at different levels healthy weight loss, and overall body in the sport and popularity in Physical Physical Impact Kickboxing and with a roller coaster of emotions. with different needs tone up and flexibility, to name a few. Impact Shaban has opened a second Fitness Centre, run by Mohammed “Over the two days, as a coach, my Shaban ensures that he can provide “Children and teens and some centre, which is run by a former Shaban, has in the past eight years task was to keep the fighters balanced bespoke training for his students. This adults also benefit from life skills such student and world medallist Kamran trained and prepared their students and focused on the task. I also had my includes a range of specific as developing communication skills, Hussain at Khidmat Centre in BD7. for not only national championships very first junior fight team. programmes targeted at different age building confidence, team work and This is also proving to be very but also the world championships. “It was finally over with an groups, starting from the adorable leadership.” popular with over 50 students signed At the World Championships in amazing week in Ireland. baby ninjas (for three to six-year- Parents have praised the Centre for up in a few months. Ireland in 2017 Shaban’s students “What an unbelievable olds), followed by juniors aged the improvement in their children’s Shaban will continue to coach and brought back eight Gold medals. achievement. From all the fighters, between seven and 12. confidence, discipline, focus and support his students and will now Then in 2018 at the World who battled hard and achieved 19 The Active Teens programme is commitment. look forward to preparing them for Championships held in Jamaica, his World Championship medals, we suitable for youngsters aged between The Centre is committed to serving the world championships which will team brought back nine medals achieved six Gold Medals, eight Silver 13 to 17. the community and youths to build a be held in Orlando Florida in 2020. including five Gold medals. Medals and five Bronze Medals. The Centre also offers girls and Following the Centre’s success, “They’ve done both the club and ladies-only sessions in a range of Shaban decided it was time for his country proud! Martial Arts which include, You can find further details on: young fighters to take the stage again “There were some really tough kickboxing, boxing and fitness classes. Facebook @ physical Impact Kickboxing for the Iska World Championships, opponents to beat in order to earn And if Shaban wasn’t busy enough, Instragram @ phyisicalimpactkickboxing held in Ireland this year, where 21 each podium place,”adds a very he is also the England Coach and E-mail: [email protected] countries participated. proud Shaban. attends national squad training with You can telephone Shaban on 07400016416 or In preparation Shaban drew up an “Our competitors achieved this selected students from the UK. intense 12-week training camp. through their dedication to their “I’ve had great feedback from Physical Impact Kickboxing and Fitness Centre is based at Shaban prepared his young fighters training. students, parents and also schools 182 Harris Street BD1 5JA both mentally and physically for the “Yes, they achieved their medals about the benefits which children and Kamran on 07533 561 030 challenge ahead. His students were through training and coaching, but adults have received having joined (Khidmat centre 36 Spencer road BD7 2EU) for further details. 46 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

£25m contribution for Alexander Stadium redevelopment approved

How the Alexander Stadium will look following its major redevelopment

An exciting announcement has just been made about a £25 million contribution towards the cost of redeveloping the Alexander Stadium in time for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The WMCA Board agreed the funding request towards the £72.5 million cost of creating an enduring legacy to the Games, which will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Perry Barr and the wider West Midlands. The state-of-the art stadium, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies along with the athletics competition, will see the permanent capacity increased from 12,700 to 17,000 spectators. It will also feature a 400m, six-lane running track and during the Games temporary structures will be added to create a total capacity of more than 30,000 seats. Deborah Cadman, WMCA chief executive, said: “Our fundamental role is to provide “I want to represent opportunities for “Birmingham is economic growth, job creation, an enhanced a sporting city, environment and with a great England in the National improved wellbeing for our citizens across the heritage for region. staging events “The redevelopment of Women’s Team” Rhia’s 2019 Cricket the Alexander Stadium and major fits firmly with our join the local cricket club. objectives and along with championships, Back page story continued Achievements other schemes, including the biggest This season, season Rhia was named the Athletes’ Village and The determined youngster played under Under 13’s Player of the Year and also the Sprint rapid bus of which will 13’s and 15’s cricket while progressing to won the Under 13’s Bowling Award. Yorkshire County network, will kick start the District and County cricket, and also took With a love for all aspects of cricket, Girl's U13's Awards further regeneration of be the a wicket in her first under 17's game. Rhia says: “I enjoy batting, bowling and Perry Barr to improve the Commonwealth Picking up an awe-inspiring number of fielding as they play a big part in a game 1. U13's Bowling Award quality of life of people significant trophies along the way, last year of cricket, but if I had to choose the one living and working in the Games in 2022. she became the second youngest player that I am best at, I would say bowling. 2. U13's Player of the area. ever at age 12 to get a hat trick in the “However, I feel it is just as important Year “The stadium is a key Women’s league to be a team player and supportive of team facility for ensuring the Training throughout with her local members. I always try to play with a smile success of the Games, cricket clubs, Rhia has also attended on my face and treat each game of equal Club Cricket Awards which will bring broader Yorkshire girl’s pathways training and Pro importance so that I offer a 100% investment providing a Coach at Headingley. But it’s not just girls commitment.” 1. U13's Batting Award wider West Midlands’ legacy.” that she’s up against. Rhia seems to live and breathe cricket 2. U15's Bowling Award Clive Heaphy, acting chief executive at Birmingham City Rhia explains: “I play cricket in a mixed and has an impressive array of cricket Council, said: “Birmingham is a sporting city, with a great 3. Player of the heritage for staging events and major championships, the team for my local club Shadwell CC. celebrity autographs and photographs biggest of which will be the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Whenever I play, I always play at the same including Brendan McCullum, Adil Competition for “I’m delighted that the combined authority has committed standard regardless if it is boys, girl’s or Rashid, Lauren Winfield, Katherine Brunt Simpson Cup (Cup to investing £25 million in the stadium and that they continue ladies. and Heather Knight. to work with us and all our partners in showing their support. “The harder the competition, the more “One of my memorable moments was Winners) “As part of hosting the Games, Birmingham is receiving motivated I get. At junior level, I feel that having the pleasure to take a picture with huge investment and it is a great opportunity for us to really girls are just as good as boys.” the Women’s Cricket World Cup.” 4. U13's Most Improved transform Birmingham and to change the lives of our Rhia first fell in love with playing cricket Talking about representing England one Player citizens long after the 11 days of sport have finished.” in the back garden with her dad, Deepak, day in the national Women’s Cricket Team, An agreement has already been made for Birmingham at the tender age of five-years-old. By the she comments: “I know there are plenty of 5. Juniors,Club Most City University to become an anchor tenant after the time she was seven and playing soft-ball hurdles and hard work and determination Improved Player Games, as part of the legacy. cricket at primary school, her impressed is required to achieve this but I am up for P.E. teacher recommended that she should the challenge!” November 2019 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 47

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury didn’t have to work too Tyson Fury hard on his WWE finishing move. When you punch as hard as Fury does, there’s no need to overthink things. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Fury won his WWE debut with a right-handed cross. That’s all it took for Fury to defeat Braun Strowman at WWE’s Crown wins WWE Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Thursday 31st October. Fury won by count out. As Strowman was trying to get back into the ring, Fury hit him with his right hand. Strowman sold the hit, and laid outside the ring until he was counted out. Strowman didn’t take the loss well. While Fury was debut with celebrating, Strowman enacted his revenge. The fight between Fury and Strowman was teased in the weeks leading up to the event. Strowman began taunting Fury during Smackdown in early October, and the feud grew from there. The work ended with the two taking each other on at a massive Crown Jewel. Or did it … After the fight, Fury left the door open for a return to WWE. Fury said he would focus on his boxing match with Deontay Wilder in February, but then would see where things punch go from there.

Continuing Welcome to Yorkshire’s 10th birthday celebrations, the team turned Welcome to Yorkshire celebrates Rhia’s 2019 Cricket heads in the capital at the Lord Mayor’s Show. It marks the tenth year that Welcome Achievements to Yorkshire has taken part in the unique procession. ten years at the Lord Mayor’s Show Two fully Yorkshire-branded BMW X3 cars drove through the parade - with the brand’s iconic yellow Y attached to each roof. The colourful cars were accompanied by a group of dancers who put on a show, whilst members of the Welcome to Yorkshire team carried pink flags and handed out white roses to spectators. This year, the cars have toured a variety of locations, being a highlight of the Tour de Yorkshire and UCI Road World Championship publicity caravans. The branded cars have been supplied to Welcome to Yorkshire by Global Autocare and the giant Y’s were produced by Three Create - both Yorkshire-based companies. Welcome to Yorkshire’s Commercial Director, Peter Dodd, said: “We’ve been showcasing Yorkshire to the world at the Lord Mayor’s Show since 2010 and this year shaped up to be our most colourful and lively year yet, with eye-catching cars, giant flag bearers, dancers and hundreds of white roses.” The Welcome to Yorkshire float was one of 143 taking part in the prestigious procession, which dates back 804 years to 1215. 48 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2019 - 1st Edition

It seems there’s no stopping a young but “I want to formidable teenager in furthering her cricketing ambitions. Rhia Sedha is proving to be a remarkable sports represent person. Now playing cricket for six years, she’s added a further seven trophies to her bulging collection this year. She England in says her biggest dream is to represent England in the national Women’s Cricket Team. the National Continued on page 46 Women’s Team”

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