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What are the qualities needed to be a year, the Department for Education successful school leader? (DoE) released a league table of Far from being clones enslaved by primary school performance showing professional orthodoxy, the best the results of this year key stage two headteachers run their schools through assessments covering reading writing conviction and often sheer personality. and maths. And it seems that Kirklees top 94% of year 6 pupils from Carlton primary school has just that. Junior and Infant School reached the Rizwana Mahmood is the kind of expected levels in the national dynamic and daring headteacher every curriculum tests known as SATs, while parent dreams of. 11% reached an even higher standard The educator embraced the role as than the national average. This puts the headteacher at Carlton Junior and score as the best performing out of any Infant School in Dewsbury some six other primary school in Kirklees. years ago and instils her vision (also the Talking to the Asian Express, school motto) ‘Dream, Aspire and Rizwana says: “It gives me great Achieve’ with great enthusiasm. pleasure to see that Carlton Junior and Her leadership qualities, emotional Infants have now made it to the top in intelligence and ambitions to turn- Kirklees and ranked within the top 1% around the previously failing school has of high performing schools in the seen OFSTED inspectors give the country. school glowing reports. In addition, at the beginning of the Continued on page 3 2 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition CONTACT US: YouTube star Humza Tel : 0113 322 9911 08703 608 606 Email : [email protected] teams up with the Stories: [email protected] [email protected] police to prevent Advertising enquiries: [email protected] Text to mobile : 07772 365 325 young people Follow us on being drawn

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Terrorism Command, said: “The Humza Arshad, said: “I don’t Safeguarding through early Met is working hard to prevent think I’ve lived in such a divisive JEWELLERS intervention is an important vulnerable young people from and dangerous time as what we’ve strategy to protect young, being drawn into violence, gang seen over the past year. vulnerable people from being crime, and an extremist or hate- “From the mosque attacks in pulled into a life of violent crime driven ideology. New Zealand to losing a friend to a by others. The ‘HATE’ is a thought- provoking 12-minute film produced, directed by, and starring With over 110 million YouTube hits Humza, who is known for his and sell out stand-up tours, British- ‘Diary of a Badman’ series on YouTube. The video itself is a Pakistani Humza’s hugely popular dramatisation of life through ‘Diary of a Badman’ AKA DOABM, Humza’s view of the world, as a freely discussed taboos, way of opening up debate. Humza narrates the video in stereotypes, arranged poem form telling the story of two marriage, attitudes men driven to violence, showing how young people may be drawn to women into this, and how futile such action and racism. is. The film addresses the themes of intolerance, violent crime, racism, extremism, Islamophobia and radicalisation, and the consequences of being influenced by them. 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We’ve got work to After watching the film, the ideologies. do.” students have the opportunity to “Humza is incredibly popular For help and advice about the 212 Roundhay Rd, Leeds, LS8 5AA discuss with police officers and online and influential with young risks of radicalisation and to refer Humza the issues raised. The people, so by working with him we your concerns, visit ‘Let’s Talk Tel: 0113 249 9722 pupils will also be told about real- hope we can ensure young people About It’ at www.ltai.info January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 3 Dream, Aspire, Achieve Previously failing school now rated the best primary school in Kirklees and social engineering and the conditioning of Cover story continued the brain, upon taking the role of the “After years of hard work, many challenges headteacher, Rizwana transformed the school. and changes have taken place and we are now Today it’s a haven of ‘brain-calming’ colour the best school in Kirklees. themes creating a happy wisdom wonderland for “It’s just an absolute honour to lead such a the 200+ young children who attend the school. talented group of individuals who make things On talking about her secret to running a happen for our children.” successful school, Rizwana says: “I am a big In addition, the school has pioneered awards believer of strong pedagogy rather than within the Yorkshire and Humber region such as expensive resources. the SMSC Gold Standard, leading the way with “I give my staff strong, cutting-edge teacher the Engaging Families Award in Kirklees and training. The best resource in the classroom is the One Education Award in Reading. the teacher. If the delivery and teaching-style “We have also been ranked tenth in the top aren’t right - if that parting of knowledge isn’t 100 schools for Diversity and Equality, and here there, then how can children flourish? I have only named a few of our numerous “My position as a Muslim Asian female in a achievements,” she adds. leadership position is quite a privilege, and “To think that we were a significantly allows me to drive that agenda,” says the underperforming school, echoing the stereotype headteacher. of deprived communities, to where we are now is “When I joined the school, what I used to hear a remarkable achievement for our school and its from my predecessors was that the parents community.” would not engage and they didn’t allow children Rizwana loves the diversity of the staff, to take part in the Nativity and Easter plays. children and wider community. She talks of how Now we have a high level of engagement.” they embrace all of the cultures and beliefs she Rizwana finds that her school’s success is strongly advocates. thanks to being more empathetic with both It's easy to dismiss the concept of "vision" as children and parents. vague and woolly, but the best school leaders are “It’s a matter of experiencing what they visionaries with a clear sense of moral purpose, experience, moving to the other side and seeing something which Rizwana and her team of what they see. What is key, is that greater level of teachers and support staff have in bucket - loads. understanding. Parental engagement is a major Armed with an MA in accelerated learning highlight for me.” Committed employer

Bradford businessman Saj proud to also offer a suite of number also tell us a minimum Shah employs 350 people additional benefits that can include number of hours guaranteed across his three local free lunches and access to a would help them get better access McDonald’s restaurants. range of discounts at high street to financial products such as He says that people are at the and online retailers. mobile phone contracts or car heart of his business and, as a “All contracts offered are loans. responsible and proud employer, permanent contracts regardless of “We are absolutely committed to he is committed to investing in whether the number of hours is diversity and inclusion. Our people them. flexible or has a minimum make McDonald’s what it is, which Says Saj: “Reward and guaranteed - a decision we took in is why we have worked hard to recognition for our people and their April 2017. create jobs and opportunities that contribution is a key priority. “80% of our employees have work for them, irrespective of “To help ensure we can attract chosen to stay on flexible gender, age or life stage.” and retain the best people, we contracts, valuing the ability to Each year McDonald’s in the UK regularly review pay, benefits and work around their other invest over £43 million in staff training opportunities. We are commitments - but a growing training.

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and have gained invaluable Cortney skills and knowledge on my career path to shift manager.” • Been at McDonald’s for 5 ½ • What else have you years, started as crew, crew pursued outside your job trainer, area leader and then because of flexible working at became shift manager. McDonald’s? “I have a very • Loves the people she works active social life meeting up with, many of whom she’s with a number of people I have formed some key friendships. met in McDonalds.” • Says: “McDonalds has • How has working at given me the opportunity to McDonald’s helped you develop better myself going forward in as a person? “I have grown in life.” confidence and really come out • Describes the culture at this of my shell since starting at McDonald’s group as: “Diverse McDonalds, I have become a and Equal, it is a warm lot more comfortable in a welcoming environment to all all variety of situations.” people.” • What are your hopes for • How has McDonald’s your career at McDonald’s or helped you progress your outside? “I hope to continue career? “I have gone through a progressing through the Cortney, 21 number of courses as I have McDonalds rank and seeing the (Wishes she could time travel) progressed through McDonalds group grow in size.” 4 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

HOPEFUL: 19-year-old Mim has joined a women’s squad for women Police recall guidance to speak up about their problems listing ‘standard Muslim beliefs’ as signs of extremism

Counter terror police are recalling official guidance which suggested that ‘Muslims who believe they are oppressed’ could be a sign of extremism. Human rights groups condemned the 12- page document produced by counter terrorism police in south-east England for undermining ‘free expression and discrimination’. Titled ‘Safeguarding young people and adults from ideological extremism’, the document lists a number of groups and examples of ‘extremist or worrying behaviour to look for’. In reference to the banned Islamist terror group Al Muhajiroun the document provides a list of ‘What you might see and hear’. Human rights groups such as Liberty and CAGE as well as the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) claim that the guidance is worryingly broad and includes ‘normative Muslim beliefs’. Concerns have been raised that if a person of a Muslim background were for example to speak of China’s persecution of Uighur Muslims or of discrimination against Muslims in India, then this could be mistakenly linked to radicalisation. The guidance was issued as part of the government’s Prevent strategy, a programme designed to tackle both far- right and religious radicalisation. Under the Prevent scheme, there is a statutory duty for public sector workers, such as NHS staff, teachers and social workers, to identify those deemed to be at risk of radicalisation. Human rights group Liberty said it was ‘outrageous to imply a Prevent referral as warranted where someone expresses the view that Muslims are oppressed’. Amanda Holden, Anita Rani and stitch designs onto plain Rosalind Comyn, Policy and Campaigns and Michelle Keegan are backing outfits.” Officer at Liberty, said: ‘Prevent has always a new British Red Cross campaign Mim has joined a Women’s been a blunt instrument that undermines as the charity kicks off its 150th Squad, a community group funded free expression, embeds discrimination in year. and set up by the British Red public services and sows distrust among The campaign, ‘It starts with It starts Cross to give women a platform to communities. her’, is encouraging women in the speak up about issues that directly Dr Adnan Siddiqui, Director at human UK to change the lives of women affect them and their communities. rights group CAGE said: “The inclusion of in Barishal, Bangladesh, one of the Here, women stand together, have normative Muslim beliefs, attitudes and most disaster-prone places on the their voice heard and put forward experiences of religious discrimination as planet, simply by donating solutions for issues in their society. potential markers is not new to Prevent, with her unwanted clothes. Zoe Abrams, Executive and something CAGE has documented and campaigned on for a long time. Almost half of women in the Director of Communications and “Prevent is not only validating UK have admitted to owning too Amanda Holden, Anita Advocacy, British Red Cross says: Islamophobia, but is entrenching it across many clothes according to a recent “Our new appeal It the public sector. survey for the charity. starts with her will make use of “The leaked Prevent document seeks to The research revealed that the Rani and Michelle Keegan our 150 years of experience to help determine which forms of political majority of women claim to wear women in vulnerable communities expression are acceptable, or beyond the less than half of their wardrobe, all support British Red be better prepared for when the pale.” with over a third admitting that worst happens. The MCB said: “Care must be taken to the amount of clothes they no “When women come together, ensure that evidence-based views that longer wear makes them feel Cross campaign to have a they are powerful and in the wake reflect legitimate concerns by Muslims are guilty. of a crisis that strength is needed not conflated with claims of extremism”. Bradford-born TV presenter more than ever. Secretary General of the MCB Harun Anita Rani is encouraging women ‘clear out for a good cause’ “When it comes to picking up Khan said: “Muslims are held in across the country to get involved: the pieces, rebuilding lives and concentration camps in China, ethnically "Join me in having a clear out for a good cause,” she says. The women here battle poverty, creating a sustainable future that cleansed in Myanmar, and still under “Life for the women in Barishal, homelessness and violence, but are reaches every single corner of a lockdown after almost 200 days in Kashmir. community in the aftermath, it “This is clear oppression which everyone Anita Rani Bangladesh is extremely hard. fighting back with the help of – not just Muslims – should be voicing “They are often left to raise British Red Cross to build their starts with her . Which is why we concerns about.” children alone, experience own and others’ livelihoods. think building women’s resilience A spokesperson for Counter Terrorism violence and can be forced to In Barishal in Bangladesh, is worth investing in.” south east said: ‘The document was marry young and drop out of people are under threat of The British Red Cross has designed for a very specific audience who school. monsoons and flooding, which can teamed up with the UK understand the complexities of the “But we know that when strong lead to deadly illnesses spreading, government, through UK Aid safeguarding environment we work within women come together they are especially in slum areas. Match, so that every pound given, and who have statutory duties under powerful - with just a small The risk is even greater for up to the value of £2m, will be Prevent. We are in the process of amount of support, training and women and girls who are more doubled. With your help, the confirming who it has been shared with and tools they can be breadwinners, likely to fall into poverty, lose their British Red Cross can turn £2m recalling it. mothers and leaders of their homes, have no reasonable way of into £4m. That’s thousands of “We as Counter Terrorism Policing, along communities. making a living and miss out on strong women – and, as a result, with our partners, have a responsibility to “Donate and declutter to help getting an education. stronger communities – supported protect vulnerable people. these women to build a safer Mim (pictured above) is a 19- to be even stronger. “Officers are trained to spot those who future." year-old woman living in Barishal. All of the money raised from may be vulnerable and this is a ‘It starts with her’ will run from Mim commented: “Because my women’s clothes and accessories fundamental element of the work of donated between January and Prevent - to stop people potentially being January to April raising money to family and I can’t afford to buy drawn into criminal behaviour.” help women living in the slums of new clothes often – usually one March will fund It starts with her, the bustling Bangladesh port of new salwar kameez a year - I making strong women stronger. To Barishal, known as ‘the Venice of customise my outfits by watching find out where your local British www.asianexpress.co.uk the East’ for the canals and rivers YouTube tutorials to learn about Red Cross shop is, visit that wind their way across the city. different embroidery techniques www.redcross.org.uk/shop January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5 6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition NEWS in brief Batley GP New awards scheme will recognise young people who have overcome deprivation selected as and disadvantage

A brand new awards scheme will recognise young people aged 16-30 who new chair have overcome deprivation and disadvantage to make their way in the world. The Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers for CCG Awards – known as The YAYAs – is open to any young person of South Asian heritage NHS North Kirklees CCG this role and look forward to (Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi etc) who has announced the appointment working with local GPs, practice was born in, or lives and works in, of Dr Khalid Naeem as their staff, patients and the CCG to Yorkshire. The awards are aimed at those socially- new clinical chair of the ensure we continue to build on mobile young achievers who have governing body from 1st May our vision for the population of overcome deprivation and disadvantage or 2020. North Kirklees.” have broken through traditional barriers to The 27 GP practices in the Carol McKenna, CCG Chief progress and have the potential to be role area serve a population of Officer said: “I’m pleased to models who can inspire others to follow approximately 191,600 welcome Khalid to the role of them. registered patients across an clinical chair of North Kirklees Working in association with their headline area including Dewsbury, Batley, CCG. I know he has a great deal partners, York St John University, the Mirfield and Cleckheaton. of knowledge, experience and YAYAs are being organised by the Bradford- Khalid has been a GP in enthusiasm to bring to his new based QED Foundation, a registered charity Batley for over 15 years and is a role and I look forward to which exists to improve the social and partner at Mount Pleasant working alongside him. economic position of disadvantaged Medical Centre. He has also “I’d like to express my thanks communities in partnership with public, been a member of the CCG’s to David who has made a huge private and civil society organisations. It has governing body since it was first contribution to the CCG. As one been creating opportunities for all since established in 2013 as the of the founding members of 1990. clinical lead for medicines North Kirklees CCG David has The award categories include Achievement in School or College; management. led us through some often Health/Mental Health and Healthcare; The Dr Naeem will replace Dr challenging times and has Arts & Creative industries; Business, David Kelly who announced he worked to deliver our ambitions Management, Finance or Law; Media; would be stepping down from of high quality care and Education; the Public Sector; the Not-for- the role last year. David has held sustainable local services.” Profit Sector; Female Achievement in the position since April 2013 and Dr Naeem was selected Traditionally Male Work Areas; Achievement has helped shape the future through a formal recruitment as a Female Entrepreneur; Sport; and direction of health and social process followed by Achievement in Overcoming Life Obstacles. care in North Kirklees. membership endorsement. Dr The inaugural YAYA awards will be On his appointment Dr Kelly will continue to work as a presented at a glittering dinner on Tuesday Naeem said: “I am delighted to GP at Brookroyd Surgery, 2nd April at the Cedar Court Hotel, be taking on the challenge of Heckmondwike. Bradford. January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 7 8 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

‘Precious and Rare’ Islamic artwork to go on display in Bradford

An important collection of Islamic and conserved for the first time since the visitors to learn more about a fascinating metalwork is to go on display at Cartwright bequest was made, over fifty years ago. area of the arts of Islam. The objects will be Hall in Bradford as part of an exhibition, The most spectacular piece in the displayed alongside paintings, photography, ‘Precious and Rare: Islamic Metalwork collection is the Courtauld Bag, made in calligraphy and glassware from Bradford from The Courtauld Gallery’. Mosul, present-day northern Iraq, for a Museums and Galleries own collections. The collection of ten remarkable pieces noble lady of the Persian-Mongol court, Dr. Alexandra Gerstein, The Courtauld of Islamic metalwork, dating from the 13th around 1300-1330. It is recognised as one of Gallery’s curator of sculpture and to the 16th centuries, includes some of the the finest pieces of Islamic inlaid decorative arts, said: “We are thrilled to finest examples of this intricate craft from metalwork in existence, and is the only partner with Cartwright Hall to provide an modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt and surviving object of its kind. opportunity for the local community to Turkey. The free exhibition explores the origin experience and enjoy some of the most The objects are on loan from The and cultural context of these extraordinary treasured art works from The Courtauld Courtauld Gallery in London as part of a objects, and offers an opportunity for Gallery.” four-date touring exhibition whilst it is A launch event where people can meet temporarily closed for a major restoration the team from The Courtauld Gallery will project. The exhibition will be on display at be held on Sunday 2 February 1pm to 3pm. the Bradford Council-run art gallery This event is free and refreshments will from 25 January until 10 May 2020. be provided. The Courtauld Gallery’s small but Dr. Sussan Babaie, Iranian- renowned collection of Islamic American art historian at The metalwork was formed by one of the Courtauld and the President of the great Victorian art collectors, Thomas Historians of Islamic Art Association, Gambier Parry, to complement his best known for her extensive research acquisitions of precious medieval and on Persian and Islamic art and early Renaissance paintings and architecture of the early modern period, decorative arts. will be giving a fascinating talk at Many of the best pieces in the collection Cartwright Hall on Sunday 9 February. To have been on permanent display in The book a free ticket, telephone 01274 431212. Courtauld Gallery since their bequest in For more information about this 1966, and only a few pieces have ever been exhibition and other events and exhibitions on loan before outside of London. The at Bradford Council run museums and intricate objects have now been cleaned galleries visit: www.bradfordmuseums.org. January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 9 10 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition How a beauty boss and a woman with a serious brain condition are changing lives

Two women have formed a unique sleeping bags tied around her, she relationship due to a shared vision to hauled herself around the streets to help the needy. One is a beauty salon try and make a difference. owner and the other a woman who She was inundated with messages lives with a life-limiting condition on on social media warning her it wasn’t “borrowed time”. safe to be out on the streets by herself. Beauty business entrepreneur Prity So, she encouraged others to come out Farooq runs award-winning salons and help. ‘Prity Skincare’. Her treatments have Candy built an amazing team of had national and internationally volunteers and Pathway Kitchen was acclaim, and even became the first to born. offer boxer Deontay Wilder a facial, Already a regular supporter of which went on to be named after him. impoverished families abroad, Prity A keen supporter of charity, things knew more needed to be done here at really hit home recently when Prity’s home in the UK. husband was admitted to Leeds With an increase in numbers of General Hospital for an operation. vulnerable people living below the While visiting her husband Amjad, poverty line, food banks have been Prity would meet and interact with the only life-line for survival. people living on the streets. Prity says: “On reflection, I’ve “I saw many people who were realised after meeting homeless homeless. It was very saddening. I felt individuals, that homelessness can a need to do something – make a affect anybody. difference somehow, even though at “It’s not just people that we believe that moment in time I had no idea may have fallen off the edge of the how,” Prity explains. society. It can be you or me, or Then Prity partnered up with someone we once knew. Candy Nicholson - an uncanny “I urge you to please not look the woman who was engrossed in charity other way. There can be no greater work despite having a life-limiting cruelty.” serious brain condition. Together they Prity and Candy have formed a distributed the 50 bags of essentials great friendship from their joint vision for women living on the streets. to help the needy and together they Candy, founder of Pathway Kitchen hope to continue working to support in Leeds, discovered she had a serious the work of Pathway Kitchen and are brain condition in 2012, one for which urging others to do the same. there was no cure. Candy had extensive brain surgery with huge risks, but despite this her illness For more information contact remains. Now living on borrowed time, Prity Skincare on Candy decided to put her efforts into 01274 307 040 or visit giving back and in 2014 armed herself with supplies and drove from Facebook page Wakefield into Leeds city centre. With a trolley-equivalent of food, @Pathwaykitchenleeds flasks of hot beverages, clothes and UNUSUAL BOND

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• Children matters • Change of name St George’s Hall Bradford’s recently refurbished St George’s October and December 2019 around 800 • Divorce • Forced marriages Hall has seen a huge increase in the number of people engaged in a new Heritage Outreach visitors since it reopened in February 2019, after Programme, which includes themed heritage • Seperation • Domestic abuse a multi-million pound restoration project. tours, heritage open days and free family- A report shows that there have been around activity sessions all supported by The National 9,000 more people through the doors of the Lottery Heritage Fund. • Cohabitation agreements • Parental responsibilty stunning concert hall, than there were during an An on-going schedule of activities for 2020 equivalent period prior to its £9.8m includes themed Heritage Tours planned for • Pre nuptial agreements • Grandparents rights refurbishment. Mother’s Day, Pride and a Yorkshire Day event. The restoration of the 1,350 seater concert hall dubbed ‘the people’s palace’ was made We o er: possible with funding from Bradford Council and The 9 Fixed fee 9 Pay as you go option National Lottery Heritage Fund. 9 Capped fee 9 Milson low income scheme The extensive refurbishment of this much loved building included a wide-range of work both to its exterior and CallCall usus nownow onon interior. As well as major works to the roof, windows, electrics and stonework, the front-of-house areas have been increased, 01130113 873873 00320032 where possible, and have been decorated sympathetically to suit the heritage of the building. Brand new seats have also been installed True to the founding spirit of St George’s after specialist consultants advised on ways to Hall which is ‘to bring world class music to the improve sight lines and comfort in the people of Bradford’ an exciting project for auditorium, whilst ensuring the world class Bradford schools will take place at the venue. acoustics are unaffected. On Wednesday 24 June the Hallé Orchestra will The rich and fascinating history of the venue be performing with local children at a special has been captured in unique displays that event called ‘Come and Play with the Hallé’. Sabeena Din weave along all four levels, showcasing key Hundreds of pupils from across the Bradford events from the official opening in 1853 to the district, working with the council’s Bradford Family Law Solicitor big rock and roll band concerts of the 1970s and Music and Arts Service, will rehearse and then 1980s. perform musical pieces along with the world In addition to ticketed attendees, between famous Hallé Orchestra at St George’s Hall.

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Active Travel Commissioner Sarah Storey with children at Greystones Primary School, Sheffield (Picture credit Chris Foster/Sustrans) Yorkshire Families invited to join UK’s biggest cycling, walking and scooting school challenge

Families in Yorkshire are being with the number of children being hand. Which is why I’m committed to infrastructure around schools. individual classes and year groups as invited to take up the Big Pedal 2020 driven, rising. improving walking and cycling “To make it easier for more parents well as whole schools, with hundreds – the UK’s largest cycling, walking Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel infrastructure to enable more families and children to cycle or walk to of thousands of pupils expected to and scooting competition for schools. Commissioner for the Sheffield City to leave the car at home and walk, school, the UK Government must take part. This year’s competition is backed Region, said: “I am proud to be an scoot or cycle to school." invest in walking and cycling For schools unable to take part in up by Dame Sarah Storey, British Ambassador for the Big Pedal and Rosslyn Colderley, North of infrastructure so that our streets the main challenge there is also a Paralympian and 35-time world look forward to seeing thousands of England Director at Sustrans, said: become more pleasant and safer one-day version, which can include champion in cycling and swimming. schools take up the challenge across “We’re excited to kick off another environment for families to travel by cycling, walking and scooting Organised by the walking and the UK. year of what we hope will be the foot or bike.” activities during the school day as cycling charity Sustrans, Big Pedal “Walking, cycling or scooting to biggest Big Pedal yet. With the Big Pedal 2020 aims to build on the well as on the journey to school. 2020 will run from 22 April to 5 May school is a fantastic way for families climate crisis in the forefront of pupils success of 2019 which saw a record 3.8 Schools will be entered into daily 2020 and will see young people across to include activity in their daily lives, and parents minds, campaigns like the million journeys made by bike, foot the UK compete with one another to and helps to improve both the Big Pedal are a fun way for us to and scooter and over 1600 schools prize draws for rewards, including make the most journeys by bike, foot physical and mental health of reduce carbon by walking or cycling took part across the UK (including scooters, if more than 15% of a school or scooter. children and their parents. to school and make a real difference 114 in Yorkshire). cycle, walk or scoot on each day of the As little as 17.5% of children are “By removing the number of cars to our local environment – from less The theme of the competition is challenge. meeting the recommended daily 60 at the school gate, streets will become congested streets to better air quality. ‘Travelling around the body’, with Tonik Energy are sponsoring this minutes of physical activity, yet less congested and polluted, making “Scores of families are already set pupils tracking their progress on a year’s Big Pedal. walking, scooting and cycling to the school run more pleasant for all. to take on the challenge and we hope wall chart, learning about the human Ask your child’s school to sign up school can play a key role in boosting “I enjoy the school run with my this enthusiasm will help inspire the body and how active travel benefits to Sustrans Big Pedal 2020. activity levels. Currently just 2% of own children but on a daily basis I see change needed to ensure children their health as they go. For more information visit: children in the UK cycle to school, the challenges faced by parents first have safe walking and cycling The competition is open to www.bigpedal.org.uk

Telephone witness statement initiative launches in Leeds and Bradford

West Yorkshire Police has personal details and a security code throughout and is in keeping with launched a brand new and provided by the officer. national policing requirements and innovative approach allowing West Yorkshire Police, Assistant practices. witnesses of crime to provide their Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson “We are initially trialling this statements over the phone. said: “As a victim and witness focused approach in the Districts containing Initially being piloted across the organisation, we are doing everything our biggest cities and if successful, we Leeds and Bradford Districts, it will we can to make the experience of will look towards a roll-out across the offer greater convenience and engaging with the police as positive as rest of the county.” accessibility. possible. Mark Burns-Williamson, West The service requires the consent of “By offering this service, it increases Yorkshire’s Police and Crime the witness, who must be over 18 the convenience for witnesses and Commissioner, said: “Victims and years old. An individual’s vulnerability also allows them to remain in an witnesses remain at the heart of the is also taken into full consideration. environment, which is entirely services we provide and this new It will be available across a range of comfortable. system aligns with that vision. different offences and incidents, with “Not only does it remove the need to “Maintaining pace with technological each case individually assessed for its visit a police station to provide a advances is an important part of our suitability. statement, but similarly the journey of approach to keeping our communities Those who agree will be able to an officer in visiting an address. safe, which in the past has included relay information about an offence “We are also saving thousands of the creation of a live chat facility on the ‘down the line’, which is then compiled pounds a year, having developed this West Yorkshire Police website along by an officer directly into Force system entirely ‘in house’. with other online reporting tools. systems. “Behind the scenes, the technology “This latest step, which is entirely The witness will subsequently we have adopted will bring about optional, can bring a number of receive an online link via e-mail, which further efficiencies in processing the benefits where the witness feels it is is retrievable from any computer or information itself, which will again appropriate. I will of course be keeping device. benefit the speed of any investigation. an eye on the results of the pilot as To view and approve the content of “The security of the process has well as seeking feedback from the statement, it will require specific also been a paramount consideration partners.” January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 15 16 News www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition PAPERWORK: Business owners feel ‘overwhelmed’

Half of UK business owners feel ‘overwhelmed’ with the amount of paperwork they need to deal with. One in five believe this has led to a slowing in the growth of their business, and 29 per cent have suffered a personal financial loss from not filing all the paperwork they can with the taxman. Another fifth feel so bamboozled by mountains of forms they haven’t claimed tax relief as a result, potentially costing their businesses thousands. Directors of UK companies believe their businesses have lost an average of £17,907 each due to tax relief confusion. While fifteen per cent haven’t claimed in the past due to a complete lack of understanding of financial jargon. The research of 500 businesses also found just under half of those polled don’t believe they have made all the claims their business is entitled to. And a quarter were unaware claiming business expenses could reduce their Corporation Tax bills. The study found more than half of those running a limited company (1.3 million limited companies in the UK) didn’t realise they could claim back money if their office was based in their home. Six in 10 owners didn’t know they could claim for relief on medical insurance or pension payments for employees. While a further 47 per cent didn’t realise they could claim for staff training, and 68 per cent wouldn’t know to put through staff events. More than 50 per cent also didn’t realise charity donations, mileage or legal fees are also tax deductible Cochlear implants change However, 18 per cent have mistakenly tried to put through everyday work clothes as tax relief – genuinely believing they were allowed. the life of young boy While a further one in 20 cheeky owners polled via OnePoll have attempted to claim for home furniture, The cochlear implants don’t stop dental work – and even vet fees for the Help the family of Binyaameen Ali fundraise for him from doing anything – they are office pet. there to enable him to live a high-tech ear scanning equipment for the deaf normal life. ITEMS BUSINESS OWNERS DON’T “We recently went to his KNOW THEY CAN CLAIM AS TAX RELIEF parents’ evening at school and The family of a schoolboy whose communicating via sign language. one hearing aid, then two and then were told he is performing at the Childcare costs – 89% life was transformed following Hearing and speech are linked, and even they were no good for him. same level as his peers, who are Gifts to employees – 88% cochlear implant surgery are thanks to the cochlear implants, his We were constantly reviewing fully hearing. He is often raising funds to say ‘thank you’. speech and comprehension is where we were. Eye Test - 79% recognised for outstanding work Swain House Primary School improving on a daily basis. “Discovering he could have too. Life insurance for directors – 75% pupil Binyaameen Ali had the “The support, help and guidance cochlear implants was a big relief. “People think cochlear implants Christmas party or staff events – 68% devices surgically implanted in we have received from the whole We were fairly anxious about are restricting, but Binyaameen is both ears aged two at Bradford team at the Listening for Life whether he could have them, but Salaries – 66% developing well and thriving and Teaching Hospital NHS Centre has been amazing. In line then Professor Raine said they there is nothing holding him back. Medical insurance for employees – 63% Foundation Trust’s (BTHFT) with our Islamic teaching of ‘Like were made for kids like him. We We are very proud of him.” Pension payments for employees – 58% Listening for Life Centre. for others what you like for were really grateful.” Mr Ali and his wife Renu, a Three years on Binyaameen, yourself’, we just want to show our Binyaameen had cochlear Advertising and Marketing – 55% Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Nurse now five, is a happy, bright appreciation and help others implants fitted in both ears at BRI Specialist at BTHFT, have now set Website costs and hosting – 55% schoolboy on par with his peers. benefit, like we have.” in 2016. up a JustGiving page to raise funds Bank fees / charges for a business As a way of showing their Binyaameen failed his newborn “We were a bit anxious for the Cone Beam Scanner account – 53% gratitude, Binyaameen’s parents, hearing screening and was referred regarding the operation but we Appeal via the Ear Trust, which Muhammad and Renu Ali, of to the ENT team at Bradford had to look at the long term,” said Legal fees – 53% funded the Listening for Life Bradford, have started fundraising Royal Infirmary, part of BTHFT. Mr Ali. “The implants were Centre and supports its work. Rent of an office – 52% to raise £3,000 for the Listening for Initially, he was given one switched on a month after the “We are very grateful to the Use of the home as an office – 52% Life Centre’s Cone Beam Scanner hearing aid as his right ear was fine, operation and within about three whole team at the centre, including Appeal. but after further testing months they were fully Charity donations – 51% Professor Raine, audiological The quest is now on to raise the audiologists discovered the operational. scientists, speech and language Motor related costs – 51% £190,000 needed to buy a cone hearing in this ear was “Binyaameen wears them therapists and the technical unit, Insurance in the company name – 50% beam scanner, which will be used deteriorating too, which led to him during all waking hours. We don’t and we’d like to raise awareness of to scan the ears of patients and wearing hearing aids on both sides. see not wearing them as an option. Printing, postage and stationery – 49% the amazing job they and cochlear identify the best possible position Soon after, however, “He goes out and meets people, implants do,” says mum Renu. Software used within business – 49% for a cochlear implant’s electrodes. Binyaameen was found to have talks to everyone, loves cars and is “We’d like other children to Professional subscriptions – 49% Cutting-edge cone beam scanners enlarged vestibular aqueducts in learning Arabic too! He also benefit from the same great care provide significantly more both ears, and was referred to attends weekly football training Telephone / broadband – 48% that Binyaameen has had.” accurate results than standard CT Professor Chris Raine MBE, a and swimming lessons. During his The hi-tech £2.8million Training for staff – 47% scanners and create less Consultant ENT Surgeon at swimming lessons he uses an aqua Listening for Life Centre, based in Uniform for work – 46% irradiation. BTHFT, to discuss having cochlear kit which allows him to hear whilst the grounds of BRI, is currently Mr Ali, an Islamic Consultant, implants fitted. in the pool. Accountancy fees – 46% the only centre of its kind in said: “Having cochlear implants Mr Ali said: “Because things “His confidence comes from the Yorkshire, and one of only a Accommodation for business fitted has been life-changing for kept changing it was more difficult. ability to speak which, of course, is handful throughout the UK. travel – 42% Binyaameen. His hearing At one moment Binyaameen had connected to the ability to hear. Over the past 10 years it has Business mileage using a personal deteriorated from birth, but thanks become the home of cochlear car – 40% to the cochlear implants he is able To make a donation to the Ali family’s JustGiving page, please implant technology in the north of Computer equipment – 38% to hear and speak very well. England, which transforms the “If he had not had the cochlear visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/muhammad-ali17 lives of patients with profound implants he would be deafness. January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk News 17 18 News www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Other News 19

Iran has executed a notorious drug kingpin nicknamed the 'Crocodile of the Persian Gulf' and his smuggling ring Drug KINGPIN known as dismantled. He was arrested during a sting operation while transferring more than 100 tonnes of drugs in 'Crocodile of the Gulf' international waters, officials said. The 36-year-old ringleader, only identified by the initials 'AZ', and is executed in Iran his accomplice 'MH' were killed following a long-running intelligence operation to smash their smuggling ring. Amnesty International says the country executed at least 253 people in 2018. That represents a drop of 50% from the 507 executed the year before, credited to changes in the country's strict anti- narcotics laws. But drug dealing on an international scale can still carry the death penalty. The 'Crocodile' was operating under different guises and aliases Hormozgan province chief prosecutor Ali Salehi told ISNA news agency. "He led one of the biggest and most vicious drug-trafficking networks in Iran and the region," he said. Other members of the gang received prisons sentences of up to five years, or heavy fines, he said. The gang laundered money and used the proceeds of the drug trade to purchase real estate - some of which has now been seized by the government.

Young award-winning Leicester chef Bindu Patel dies

An award-winning lawyer-turned- In November her eatery won two chef and owner of a vegan accolades: being named Asian restaurant in Leicester, has died Restaurant of the Year in the Great suddenly on Friday 24th January. Food Club Awards in Leicester and She was just 37. Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant Since opening her planet-based at the Asian Curry Awards in London. In restaurant Sanctua in April last year, June, last summer, Sanctua won Vegan Bindu Patel had won four prestigious Restaurant of the Year at the Asian awards. Restaurant Awards in Manchester. She had recently been named a Bindu fulfilled her long held dream by ‘Vegan Pioneer’ by Olive Magazine, opening her own restaurant in the because of her “low-waste, Oadby district of Leicester, which sustainable” approach to vegan cuisine offered a completely plant-based with her fortnightly changing set eclectic menu, employing mostly fresh, menus. local and seasonal ingredients, But as her illness progressed, her including the use of ‘wonky’ vegetables restaurant would remain closed Prior to opening Sanctua, Bindu frequently. Bindu leaves a husband Patel, who spent spells in the kitchens Neil, and three children aged 8, 7 and of Michelin-starred restaurants, also 5. worked as a lawyer and a farmer. 20 Other News www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Other News 21 CANNIBALS: Shocking footage shows pigs eating each other alive Shocking videos and pictures inspection of the farm last year, show how starving pigs are but did not witness any of the eating each other alive at a conditions seen in the footage farm in Northern Ireland. and pictures. The harrowing pictures It follows the undercover posted to social media show investigation led by full-time dead pigs with bloodied faces vegan activist Ms. Tuesday strewn over the floor of a “high Goti. welfare farm” in Ballymena. Ms Goti sparked a protest Ganesha combat boots raise uproar One of the pigs who was outside the “large scale” pig unable to defend itself, actually farm and said she was joined by Upset Hindus have urged a north They also urged Utopik to offer a had holes in both of her rear activists from around the world, west England apparel firm to formal apology, besides withdrawing body as she was cannibalised. from as far as Canada, New withdraw its Lord Ganesha boots and Ganesha boots from its online store. The graphic still images and Zealand, Spain and Germany. apologise Utopik states to be “passionate about video revealed the shocking Speaking on behalf of the Irton Holmrook based in Cumbria was providing unique artwork-printed extent behind closed doors. farm, the Ulster Farmer Union told to withdraw the Utopik branded clothing, accessories and home decor to The footage from the (UFU) slammed the activists’ boots, which feature images of the Hindu our valued customers” and calls itself McGuckian Brothers Farm, has social media “grandstanding” It deity Ganesha; Hindu leaders have “the most colourful festival, rave and sparked investigations by the also said it could not “accept called it “highly inappropriate”. casual apparel store”. Alex Tooth is the government and Red Tractor, a the tactics of breaking into a The Universal Society Hinduism co-founder and designer. “Ganesha stated: “Lord Ganesha is highly revered Combat Boots” and “Ganesha Faux Fur food assurance scheme, which farm, causing fear to in Hinduism and was meant to be Boots” each were priced at $89. has since suspended the farm’s individuals and seeking to hold worshipped in temples or home shrines Hinduism is the third largest religion of membership. them to ransom for a publicity and not to adorn one’s feet. the world with about 1.1 billion Red Tractor said they had opportunity”. “Inappropriate usage of Hindu deities adherents. Lord Ganesha is worshipped conducted an unannounced or concepts or symbols for commercial as ‘god of wisdom’ and ‘remover of or other agenda was not okay as it hurt obstacles’ and is invoked before the the devotees.” beginning of any major undertaking. 22 Other News www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Other News 23 24 Other News www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 25

Asian Your National and Local Express Business Round-up Business news Great expectations Young business entrepreneur passionate about delivering the highest standards

here’s no shortage of curry stylish ambiance of his restaurants own mother’s home-made food. It’s places, but one Bradford man to the food and service are central to with her blessing that I am T continues to steer the vision of the Lala’s name. encouraged to continue delivering raising the bar on Junior studied accounting and my dream. Indian/Pakistani run finance at university, but it was when “Our passion is a contemporary restaurants in Yorkshire. he took on the job of a waiter at one restaurant offering dining Faisal Rashid, most of Bradford’s busiest restaurants, he experiences beyond the expectations popularly known as ‘Junior’, realised his true potential. of our customers. is a Bradford-born, Heaton- “It was then that I realised I “Our menu reflects the diversity of raised grandson of a mill wanted to do things differently and Kashmir, steeped in the classics worker in Bradford, who has raise the bar. while also offering deft touches of carved a distinct brand over “The experience of working as a modernity.” the last decade with his waiter, drove me to thrust myself Managing well over 150 staff over successful chain of Lala’s into a business that my grandfather Lala’s branches, Junior remains restaurants. first began in Yorkshire. hands-on in his approach. Inspired by his family’s “I realised my own potential and “I believe in innovating by historic involvement with I’ve never looked back since.” example- creating the right team can the restaurant sector, “My goal was, and still is, to deliver make a dream come true,” he Junior’s business interest is the highest standards in the reveals. all about upping the hospitality sector. “You will see me regularly playing standards in Asian restaurants. Recently he celebrated the grand opening of his latest sumptuous dining “At Lala’s, we showcase the finest in Kashmiri area, just on the periphery of the bustling city on Bradford Road, Pudsey. cuisine, complimented by an exceptional Kashmiri cuisine is amongst Junior’s dining experience built on attention to every inspiration, coupled with the lavish luxury of Dubai. Everything from the aspect of service and food. The driving force is my experience of my own mother’s home-made food. It’s with her blessing that I am encouraged to continue delivering my dream.”

Since then, there seems to be no host to our diners. I’m front of house. stopping this restaurateur. His focus I’m waiting tables… and immersing on aesthetics is coupled with a myself in anything else that’s deeper ambition to bring authentic required of me. Kashmiri food to diners. “My standards are high and I Junior explains: “We have a believe this is imperative as it flows love affair with South Asian down to the rest of my teams,” he food, but the proposition says. usually offers the tired And talking of being a team player, stereotypical curry house. Junior is a keen supporter of “At Lala’s, we showcase grassroot causes. A regular sponsor the finest in Kashmiri of local U16 football and cricket cuisine, complimented by clubs, Lala’s is keen to extend inter- an exceptional dining faith dialogue and has supported experience built on many friendly matches as well as attention to every hosting fundraisers over the years. aspect of service With such a range of successful and food. ventures, Junior also reveals the “The driving acquisition of the iconic Grove force is my Library site near Bradford College. experience Announcement on what’s next in the of my Lala’s chain is to follow soon. 26 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

“Warehousing” Not Automatically An Abuse Of Process eaders of this publication may claim against Ms Alibrahim did not recall the case of Asturion amount warranting the claim to be R Foundation v Alibrahim from last struck out. Ms Alibrahim subsequently year which clarified the position on the appealed that decision. “warehousing” of claims and whether The appeal was recently heard by the that practice constituted an abuse of Court of Appeal and it was dismissed. process. The Court found that a unilateral By way of a recap, Asturion was a decision by Asturion to delay pursuing Liechtenstein foundation created to the claim once it has been issued would hold and manage properties on behalf not automatically amount to an abuse of a Prince of Saudi Arabia and, Ms of process. Instead, the courts had to Alibrahim, was the widow of the Prince. consider the reason for the decision to One of the properties had been pause the proceedings and the length of transferred to Ms Alibrahim by a any delay before coming to the member of the foundation, who conclusion that it constituted an abuse asserted that he had acted on the basis of process. The Court of Appeal made it of oral and written instructions given by clear that even if the decision could be the late Prince. Asturion claimed that said to amount to an abuse of process the transfer was void under both English there may be alternative sanctions to and Liechtenstein law and sought the striking out the claim which would be return of the property. The claim was more commensurate to the abuse in issued in April 2015 question. The Court of Appeal found and a defence was that in the present case if there had served but no been an abuse of process then it was a substantive steps relatively minor one and that there were were taken by alternative sanctions available such as Asturion to costs penalties and the parties being progress the given strict directions to progress the litigation. Ms claim to trial. Alibrahim Notwithstanding this decision, Business succeeded in “warehousing” a claim is a dangerous tactic for a Claimant to adopt. Although it will not be treated automatically as an abuse of process it will still be viewed dimly by the courts and there are likely to be costs sanctions levied against the mastermind Claimant who pursues such an approach. Blacks Solicitors can provide assistance on all aspects of civil and commercial court proceedings. If you require classes advice then please contact Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or by email at “[email protected]” Intuition Academy holds classes to help shape future entrepreneurs team of professional consultants “We have been around some of the with an ambition to help shape the greatest minds of our time and have A future, say they can help small compiled tons of valuable content for our businesses navigate through their day-to- audience. day challenges. “We have refined this using all modern Author and business consultant Rashid concepts, tools and techniques for our Ullah, has spend the last few years Product Launch Formula. We are the only working predominantly with corporate company to come up with this great clients. methodology.” Now, along with his partners, he’s The Intuition Academy team are holding launched the Intuition Academy to bring a Business Incubator Live consultation, their combined experiences to assist start- where entrepreneurs can attend and refine ups and those struggling to make their their plan or vision for their business to hit business profitable. the marketplace as a profitable venture. Rashid says: “After years of training and “Our cutting edge live workshop has development from working in corporate to been delivered to over 10,000 people over running our own businesses, we teamed the last three-years,” says Rashid. up and developed as a team. “Our mission is to help people globally “Between us we have over 100-years of to achieve their highest potential through combined experience. our consulting experience.”

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Plain lassi (buttermilk) Oatmeal for bug bites for age spots 30 Old-time home Oatmeal has a Obviously long history - and we mean equally solid plain lassi remedies that biological basis - and not the for its anti-itch mango one! effects. You can You can skip find creams the expensive containing colloidal skin creams. actually work oatmeal in any drugstore, or you can This rich by- make a paste by mixing equal parts product of Honey to heal a wound. hundreds of studies in the past cures can interact with oatmeal and water; apply it to the bite butter Cherries for gout. Cod-liver five years about the medications. If you take pills for 10 minutes, then rinse. contains lactic acid and ascorbic acid. oil— blech!—to keep your eyes effectiveness of home remedies, regularly or have a chronic One study showed that this healthy. 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Studies have found decrease the risk of that using thyme in developing glaucoma and combination with primrose or possibly macular ivy relieves the frequency degeneration. Take one and duration of coughs. To It was incredible decade. A decade of vehicles, and power voice assistants. teaspoon daily. make thyme tea, place two tablespoons of invention and immeasurable innovation. Anything by Boston Dynamics fresh thyme (or one tablespoon dried) in a cup We learned how to resurrect the dead (via Their robots can run, jump, and chase of hot water. Allow it to steep, then drain out hologram), print vital organs, and order you up a flight of stairs. Yes, Boston Pressure for neck pain the herb. Add honey to taste. fresh bread from a vending machine . Dynamics dog and humanoid robots are Smart Watches adorned our wrists, technological marvels, feats of engineering, With your thumb or your fingertips, apply mattresses came shipped in boxes, and that but they're also terrifying. This decade will steady pressure on the painful spot on your Peppermint oil for headaches weird Boston Dynamics robot "dog" gave be the decade we decide whether we, as a neck for three minutes. Research shows that us the heebie jeebies. society, reckon with the monster robots this simple acupressure technique helps Peppermint essential oil cools the skin, Some delighted us, some inspired, and we've created. loosen tight muscles to lessen pain. numbing the pain of a tension headache as some unnerved us. Many of these Virtual Assistants well as acetaminophen does, according to two inventions still face significant challenges, Ok, Google—How do I get to Costco? small studies. Mix a few drops with olive oil to but the next decade will be critical in Hey, Siri—Are we alone in the universe? 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Google is getting Avocado for razor burn Apple's smart watch is significant into the game. Ride-hailing companies like Olive oil for lip cracking upgrade from watches that once adorned Uber have stepped up to the plate. A Avocado is rich with vitamins and oils that the wrists of James Bond. The rise of smart number of car manufacturers are When you’ve got chapped lips, coat them soften and hydrate skin to relieve the watches during the 2010s added one more interested in developing the futuristic with olive oil, a natural lubricant that will help tenderness of razor burn. Apply mashed fruit or screen to our oeuvre of gadgets, we're technology, too. It's a fun idea, but soften and moisturise lips nicely. In fact, any avocado oil directly to the irritated skin. probably better for it. engineers are still working out the kinks vegetable oil will do. After all, it's a ton of fun to speak into and pedestrians are paying the price. In your wrist like you're a spy. 2018, one of Uber's autonomous vehicles Soy for osteoporosis Drones struck and killed a woman crossing the Ginger for nausea Ok, drones were around long before street. A review of several studies 2010, but this was the decade when they 3-D Bioprinting found that people who ate Ginger can help alleviate foods rich in soy had really took off, literally. Now, a range of Each year, tens of thousands of people nausea caused by drones are available—from super high- die while waiting for an organ transplant. healthier bones and a chemotherapy, morning reduced risk of fractures. tech models like the DJI Mavic Pro to the Researchers hope to one day end the sickness, or motion sickness. small, dinky spinners. queue by 3-D printing organs like kidneys, Scientists are still trying to Although we do not yet figure out which active Their prevalence proved to be a hearts, lungs and even skin using a scaffold understand the exact method challenge for several industries. Drones of biocompatible plastic and special compounds may account for that allows ginger to be effective at reducing the protective effect, but have shut down airports and even halted human cells. nausea, it is thought it may work by obstructing firefighting efforts across the West. 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Scientists race to green car and home has turned up Lie on your back and place one cucumber the stove. Drape a towel over your head and and engineers have been developing the a number of incredible inventions. From slice (about one-eighth inch thick) over each shoulders, then lean forward so it forms a tent field since the 1950s, but advances in solar roof tiles to personalized wind closed eye. Cucumbers contain antioxidants over the pan. Keep your face about 18 inches artificial intelligence have surged in the turbines, we're excited to see where the that studies have shown help decrease above the water and breathe deeply. The past decade. It's being used to better democratization of green energy tech swelling and relieve pain. Replace the slices vapour carries droplets of oil into your sinuses with a cooler pair every two or three minutes, and loosens congestion. predict weather, drive autonomous takes us. for up to 15 minutes total. 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Pakistan has suspended the release of an award- winning film, after an Islamist political party objected to its portrayal of a struggling cleric. The Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) said the film "might lead [people] to deviate from Islam and the prophet", with officials warning screening it could lead to unrest. ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ (Circus of Life) is about a man shunned after a video of him dancing at a wedding goes viral. The film's director said he never intended to offend anyone. ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ had its world premier at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival last year, where it was awarded the top fiction prize. It was to have hit Pakistan's screens on 24 January. Ahead of that date a trailer for the film was released showing a bearded man who is a singer of naat (religious poems). But despite being cleared by the country's main censor board as well as provincial boards, the film is now on hold. Before the suspension, renowned Pakistani filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat, who made the film, had said he, his family and team had FILMMAKER: Sarmand Khoosat been subjected to bullying and threats. the group said in a statement. The controversy over the film has "Thus this movie must not be again revealed the deep divisions in released as it could otherwise be a Pakistani society as religious groups grave test of the Muslims of the have grown more vocal in recent Islamic Republic of Pakistan." years. The TLP is the political arm of the A spokesperson for the political Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah party TLP, which is led by Khadim (TLYRA) movement which has Hussain Rizvi, was quoted in local previously gathered huge crowds to media as saying the film's content protest over blasphemy issues. It was "blasphemous". came to prominence for its The blasphemy accusation is a opposition to the hanging of highly sensitive one in Pakistan Mumtaz Qadri, a policeman who which has seen those accused killed the governor of Punjab targeted by hardline groups. A Salman Taseer in 2011 because he number of the country's highly spoke out against the blasphemy ZZiinnddaaggii controversial cases have grabbed laws. global headlines. Under Pakistani law those found Mr Khoosat, who’s been in the guilty of insulting the prophet Pakistani film and television Muhammad can face the death industry for 20 years, published an penalty. open letter to the prime minister, The TLP showed its power in saying he was being inundated with 2017 when it staged a lockdown of complaints and threatening calls the federal capital for weeks to and was considering not releasing protest against the government of TTaammaasshhaa the film. then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. TLP then called for mass rallies However, last year it saw some of across the country to protest at the its influence curtailed when its top d planned release of the film. leaders, including Khadim Hussain Pakistan film suspende "The characterisation of the naat- Rizvi, were arrested for their reader in the film is such that it can involvement in violent protests cause discomfort to the public and against the release of Christian roar might lead them to deviate from woman Asia Bibi who had been after religious up Islam and Prophet (Muhammad)," jailed for blasphemy. 34 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

First British Kashmiri film by Oscar-nominated director Ashvin Kumar set for release

In an age of shrill arguments and The film features talented up- father who many years previously the Central Government repealed over there was enough, because polarised debates, those trying to and-coming young actors Zara had become mere statistics amongst Article 370 and put Kashmir under there is so much that has not been navigate the nuanced spaces in Webb and Shivam Raina alongside the tens of thousands of Kashmir's a communication blockade. told. It is the tragedy of a ‘b‘etNwNeen are a odoisappeari n g tFrFibe. aaestablishtetd starhsh of stage aened screen rr'disapspseared'. T hisi irevenlantion, KKKumar exaaplains: “Its iss a blatahnht remmamrkable people iaind ar prlace o’ f ’ Director Ashvin Kumar’s latest including Natasha Mago, which will change their lives act of illegality that has taken place, deep culture,” he says. film, ‘No Fathers in Kashmir’, is Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Soni forever, leads them both into great but it has the support of almost the The film has gained a following doing just that by focusing his lens Razdan. peril when history looks like entire country. and support across the political and on one of the most heightened The film follows the story of repeating itself. “I think Kashmir is a crisis of entertainment spectrum including debates of India – Kashmir. Noor - a selfie-obsessed British teen Filmmaker Kumar, over the past compassion, a lack of understanding Joanna Lumley who was born in the This is Oscar nominated director who journeys to conflict torn two decades, has publicaly voiced of what the other person wants or region and describes the film as: Kumar's third film on Kashmir and Kashmir to visit the grandparents many human rights issues that were even the lack of wanting to engage "quite wonderful: dark, unsettling, is a coming-of-age story about she has never met. There she crying out to be highlighted that with the actual needs of the other gripping, touching and stunningly innocence and the exuberance of encounters Majid, a young local boy each of the crises in Kashmir can person and only putting across one shot, acted and edited. being young and hopeful. who is smitten by her exotic have its own film. point of view,” he adds. “Its story is very cleverly framed Based on hundreds of true stories, foreignness. He feels that the voices of “As a filmmaker, I guess a lot of by the sorrowful situation in this tender storm of first love and As a tender friendship blossoms rationality, including those in the the reason for me going back again Kashmir, giving a glimpse of the heartbreak tells a deeper story of between them, Noor makes a opposition parties, failed to stand and again to Kashmir was that one endless nightmare that has truth, humanity and compassion set sinister discovery that explains what up and say that the act is really never felt satisfied with the descended on that Himalayan in this tragic yet beautiful land. happened to both Majid's and her unconstitutional and illegal, when idea that the work one was doing paradise,” she said.

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Aston Martin has confirmed its with the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 GT3s, with two each entered by the Bathurst is R-Motorsport, which champion and Indianapolis 500 entry for the 2020 Intercontinental Hours this weekend in Australia. brand’s valued partner teams R- has entered two Aston Martin winner Scott Dixon (NZ) and 2006 GT Challenge (IGTC). It will be the Following this, the Total 24 Hours of Motorsport and Garage 59. This Vantage GT3 cars in the top Pro Australian Supercars champion and first time in the series’ history that Spa (BEL) on 23-26 July, the event has extra significance for category with an all-star driver line- two-time Bathurst 1000 winner the British sportscar manufacturer Suzuka 10 Hours (J) on 21-23 Aston Martin Racing because it up. Rick Kelly (AUS). The sister #62 will compete in the highest level of August, the Indianapolis 8 Hours also marks debut of the new British driver Jake Dennis returns car’s line-up consists of 17-year-old GT3 competition on some of the (US) on 2-4 October and Vantage on the fearsome Mount to the scene of an event he starred Olli Caldwell (GB), FIA Formula 2 world’s most iconic circuits. culminating with the Kyalami 9 Panorama circuit in New South in 12 months ago when he finished a winner Luca Ghiotto (I) and The IGTC is comprised of five Hours (SA) on 19-21 November. Wales. close runner-up. Marvin Kirchhöfer (D). stand-alone high-profile endurance Aston Martin will be represented Spearheading this weekend’s This year he shares the #76 entry events through the year, beginning in the first round by four Vantage challenge for overall victory at with six-time IndyCar Series Continued on page 38 38 Motors www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

Almost 100,000 pure electric vehicles to hit UK this year

At least 98,500 new battery electric £4,578. 2020, other all-electric Volkswagen vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in Bosses are preferring allocation of models will help with the firm’s numbers. the UK in 2020, according to figures company cars rather than employees There is growing environmental from DriveElectric, one of the UK’s taking car allowances, a trend which has awareness, about climate change and leading electric vehicle leasing been increasing. also about challenges with local air companies. The increased availability of electric quality; EVs help to provide a solution in This figure represents a significant cars in 2020 compared to 2019, in part both areas. increase from 37,850 registered in the UK due to the new EU fleet-wide average Increasing numbers of initiatives such in 2019. This will mean a 260% rise for emissions targets - selling larger numbers as Clean Air Zones are resulting in BEV registrations in 2020 compared to of EVs can help car manufacturers avoid organisations considering renewing their 2019. The figure does not include plug-in substantial fines. fleets with electric rather than petrol or hybrids (PHEVs). Existing manufacturers such as Tesla Reasons for this substantial increase in will continue with a large market share diesel vehicles. EV numbers include changes to Benefit and a high number of deliveries However there is also one additional in Kind (BIK) company car tax - there will (approximately 25,000 units). key factor that is responsible for the be zero company car tax on pure electric A number of manufacturers are increasing shift to electric vehicles: cars from April 2020 for a period of 12 entering the market with new battery drivers, many of whom may initially have months. electric vehicles, for example PSA, with a been sceptical about a move to EVs, Switching to an EV from a plug-in predicted volume of 12,000 units. vastly prefer the driving experience of hybrid could result in savings for the Volkswagen will have a big push with electric cars and vans to that of their employee and the company in BIK, fuel EVs; although the new ID won’t be ready petrol or diesel engine equivalents after and National Insurance in just one year of to roll out of UK showrooms until later in experiencing EVs.

Hours winner makes his debut at Angelis (CDN). Continued from page 37 the legendary Australian circuit. David King, President of Aston Returning to the IGTC for its "It’s really good news,” said Martin Racing said: “This is Aston first full season is Garage 59, Martin. Martin Racing’s boldest attack on “I’m cold” which impressed in its debut year “It’s a really late, late call but the Bathurst 12 Hours, a race that as an Aston Martin Racing I’m super-excited to be going. I showcases the very best of what partner team, finishing runner-up know it’s an amazing event. international GT3 racing has to in the Blancpain GT Series “I’ve never been to Australia, let offer. Endurance Cup Am class and alone Bathurst, so there is much to “We have full confidence that winning the Paul Ricard (F) learn. We are fighting for the Pro- the combination of our two round. This year the team Am class victory and looking at partner teams R-Motorsport and competes in the IGTC Pro-Am who I am racing alongside I think Garage 59, and the growing class with Alexander West (SWE), we have a great chance." competitiveness of the Aston Chris Goodwin (GB) and Côme Garage 59 is also fielding a Martin Vantage GT3, will provide Ledogar (F). second #159 car in the Silver class a fierce challenge for honours in Joining them for the Bathurst 12 driven by AMR Junior driver Australia. This line-up, and the Hours is works driver Maxime Andrew Watson (GB), fresh from quality of our partners, represents Martin (BEL), who currently lies his stint in last weekend’s Rolex 24 the perfect time to commit to the third in the FIA World Endurance at Daytona, Olivier Hart (NL) and overall Manufacturers’ Championship, as the 2016 Spa 24 IMSA GTD driver Roman de Championship for the first time.” New Golf responds with The Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hours takes place on 1-2 February, 2020, from 0545 local time (+11 hours GMT) and can be followed live throughout on www.intercontinentalgtchallenge.com intelligent climate control Volkswagen models represent Volkswagen has identified five modern functionality and the frequently used scenarios and brand’s typically easy orientation transferred them to the Smart Climate inside the vehicle. menu. The functions are “Clear view” With the new Golf, operation is now (de-mist windows), “Warm feet” even more intuitive. A visible and (warmer air to the footwell), “Warm tangible example is the control for the hands” (warmer air via the vents of the 3-zone automatic air conditioner “Air dash panel), “Cool feet” (colder air into Care Climatronic”. the footwell) and “Fresh air” (cool This newly designed air conditioning breeze flows through the vehicle system has a Smart Climate menu that interior). can be used to activate specific The clever thing here is that the individual functions such as “Warm Smart Climate functions are always feet” or “Clear view”– not only at the only activated temporarily – they briefly press of a button, but also using voice enhance current well-being before control. The new model is therefore the reverting to the previously active first Golf to respond interactively to the settings of the automatic air conditioner. wishes of the driver and passenger. It is also easier to change individual The temperature of the air permanent settings of the “Air Care conditioning system can be adjusted in the new Golf using a touchslider or Climatronic” than ever before: As an voice input. The driver and passenger alternative to classic operation in the air can access the menu control of the “Air conditioning menu, this works using a Care Climatronic” with allergen filter touch-slider or voice control. The new and 3-zone control via the screen of the digital microphones in the Golf also Infotainment system or the touch field recognise whether it is the driver or the below with direct access buttons. passenger speaking. As an alternative to the classic All you have to do is say “I am cold” controls, such as for the fan function or or “I am warm” and the “Air Care READY air recirculation mode (Classic Climatronic” will change the Climate), the screen features the new temperature on the driver side or Smart Climate menu. To access passenger side for each command. It is Aston Martin commits to specific air conditioning settings in this also possible, for example, to say menu, it is no longer necessary to “Make it four degrees warmer” to spend time adjusting different change the temperature accordingly. intercontinental GT challenge parameters of the air conditioning Equally simply and effectively, system. You can now intuitively activate statements such as “There’s a draught” preconfigured scenarios with one touch or “It’s stuffy” can be used to adjust the or alternatively by using voice control. settings of the automatic air conditioner. January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 39 40 Classifieds www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

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The Football Association Embed Asian inclusion across [The FA] is set to visit eight grassroots football; cities across England to connect Create opportunities to with Asian communities and increase Asian female discuss growing Asian participation; participation throughout Create more engagement and BRINGING grassroots football. communication between The The You Said, We Did forums FA and Asian communities. are part of ‘Bringing Now, The FA is going back to Opportunities to Communities’, the same Asian community The FA’s plan to encourage heartlands to share what has people from Asian communities been achieved so far and to get involved in football. After discuss what the future holds in OPPORTUNITIES a successful first phase, The FA this space. consulted with 500 people from Kevin Coleman, The FA’s Asian communities across the Equality and Diversity country in 2018 and 2019, using Manager, said: “Asian inclusion their personal experiences and is a crucial part of The FA’s feedback to design and launch wider diversity and inclusion the second phase of the plan. strategy and we recognise the TO ASIAN Running until 2021, it has the importance of making football following objectives: at all levels as truly Embed Asian inclusion across representative and diverse as The FA and its people; our society is.” Raise awareness of pathways Dal Darroch, The FA’s Head into football for Asian of Diversity and Inclusion communities; Strategic Programmes, added: COMMUNITIES “We’ve made strong progress in this space in recent years and getting back out to speak to local communities is a great opportunity to discuss how we can continue to work together to grow participation even further. We want to continue to be proactive in this space.” Full information on the forums is below and anyone wanting to attend can book for free here. For more information on The FA’s Asian Inclusion plan, click here. Forum one: Monday 20 January, Luton Town FC, Kenilworth Road Stadium, Luton LU4 8AW [18:00-21:00] Forum two: Wednesday 12 February, Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London E1 5AW [18:00-21:00] Forum three: Thursday 20 February, Walsall FC (1888 Club), Banks's Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall, WS1 4SA [18:00-21:00] Forum four: Tuesday 3 March, GNG FC Leicester, Riverside Ground, Leicester, LE3 2FW [18:00-21:00] Forum five: Wednesday 11 March, Middlesex FA, Rectory Park, Ruislip Road, UB5 5FA [18:00-21:00] Forum six: Thursday 19 March, Bradford City FC, Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DY [18:00- 21:00] Forum seven: Thursday 2 April, Burnley FC, Turf Moor Stadium, Burnley BB10 4BX [18:00-21:00] Forum eight: Thursday 16 April, Sheffield United FC, Cherry St, Sheffield S2 4SU [18:00-21:00] For further information, please contact: FA Press Office, 0800 049 9901. FA Out-of- Hours Duty Phone 07983 315 692. 42 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

Professional Boxer Kid Galahad on course to challenge for the IBF featherweight title Back page story continued but what’s written in the pro, but he’s got all the ability record books is what counts. and the skills to beat Victory for Galahad against “I’ll focus fully on Marrero Warrington. It would be a Marrero will earn him a now and then, if and when we 50/50 fight… I’d obviously chance to avenge his only loss get through that, I’ll look to want Warrington to win. No and capture the IBF world right the wrongs of the first matter what, the winner’s title. fight. gonna have to fight me We all know that Galahad Let’s hope Josh sticks regardless.” and Warrington have a bitter around to take the rematch as Galahad was recently asked boxing rivalry. Both boxers many of his own fans and whether he thinks Warrington have faced each other in the neutrals came out saying he would face him again or vacate amateur ranks and then as didn’t do enough to have his the IBF crown. professionals. Following their arm raised the first night.” Galahad said: “I think he first professional bout, Warrington is attempting to might wait to see who wins the Warrington was very vocal land a big unification bout purse bid. about Galahad’s credentials as against the newly crowned “If Eddie Hearn wins the a boxer and critical of his WBO champion of Top Rank, purse bid I don’t believe he’ll Readers, let me know your thoughts and views about boxing ability to beat him. Shakur Stevenson. Should come over and fight me on a by contacting me on twitter www.twitter.com/MRKHALILALAM Warrington has recently Warrington win the WBO title Matchroom bill. made a third defence of his then Galahad would challenge “100 per cent… he’ll know or Facebook www.facebook.com/theliongym.co.uk title following controversy and for both belts. after that first fight, it’d be a speculation whether he should “It’s a close fight and level playing field and he have won the bout against Stevenson’s good,” Galahad wouldn’t wanna come over learn to box and get fitter @ Galahad. admitted. and fight me in Sheffield on a “Many people believe I won “I just think Stevenson is Matchroom bill, never in a the first fight with Warrington, still not seasoned enough as a million years.” www.theliongym.co.uk RREEVVOOLLUUTTIIOONNAARRYY Boxing champ opens new boxing academy in Bradford

Bobby Vanzie, a former British and Commonwealth lightweight champion has just opened a new boxing academy in the heart of Bradford. Bobby "Viper" Vanzie was born and raised in Bradford and is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2005. He held the British and Commonwealth lightweight titles between 1998 and 2001. On the academy’s inauguration on Sunday 19th January, joining Bobby Vanzie were champion cricketer Adil Rashid and boxer Kell Brook. MP Imran Hussain, Bradford’s former rugby legend Ikram Butt were also in attendance. The academy is the brainchild of local businessman Wasim Rafiq and his friend Tyrone Vanzie (Bobby’s brother). Committed to the idea of creating a local authentic boxing club to help youngsters progress in the sport, they say they provide “real coaching” from “real boxers”. Following a complete overhaul of a semi- derelict building, which was being used for illegal activities just off Leeds Road, they transformed 28 Downham Street into a building of hope. Together Bobby and his brothers Tyrone and Ashley Vanzie (both boxers), Wasim Rafiq, Moss Sheikh, Mohammed Adil, Amar Rashid, Nathan and a host of other group members worked painstakingly hard to make a success of this initiative. The sole - benefit improving young peoples lives in the community by giving them opportunities to be part of this life changing sport. Wasim explains: “The club's claim is that most boxing gyms are run by inexperienced trainers who have never boxed on a January 2020 - 2nd Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 43

professional level. So, what are project and our plan is to work be invaluable for the local kids they going to teach or pass on to with the disadvantaged groups. who are yearning for this our kids? “Bobby’s immense amount of opportunity.” “When I approached Bobby experience as a pro fighter would Vanzie - who's reputation speaks for himself - he said he was more than obliged to take this Classes/sessions are held 7-days a week. For more opportunity on as head coach and as figurehead for the group. information call Adil on 07426 329 394 or visit the “It was just what I was waiting for. Facebook page on @vanziesboxingacademy “We are a community-based ""PPuutt ddoowwnn tthhee ddrruuggss.. PPiicckk uupp tthhee gglloovveess"" Tackling youth violence Boxing is often praised as a boxing coach and a youth worker to way of teaching discipline, anger support engagement and well-being. management and teamwork. The Boxing coach will focus on the Now, with violent crime on the rise boxing element whereas the youth - the sport is being used to support worker will focus on building those at risk of being drawn into knife relationships, managing emotions crime and gang activity. and exploring young people’s A joint initiative launched by the attitudes and beliefs, as well as the Hamara Centre and the opportunity to talk about goals and Osmondthorpe Community Centre in aspirations. Leeds will deliver a boxing project to Volunteers from the community tackle youth violence. who are currently supporting youth The government’s response to sessions will also be involved in the England’s knife crime surge has so delivery and support in engaging far been to increase the use of stop- young people. and-search without reasonable A spokesperson from Hamara suspicion, introduce knife crime Centre said: “With our boxing project, prevention orders and most recently a youth worker will conduct one-to- to announce legislation requiring one’s - giving each young person the schools, hospitals and youth groups opportunity to build a positive to report those young people at risk relationship and speak confidentially. of being drawn into knife crime. “Relevant referrals and sign Academic research shows that posting will be conducted for any punitive approaches such as these additional support needs. can actually alienate young people “Growth and development will be and make the problem worse. encouraged through goal setting. Boxing, in particular, can provide “In addition to the boxing session an opportunity for young men in we will recruit ten young people who particular to escape a life of crime. will carry out a Gym Instructor The model has successfully been Qualification enabling them to used in many cities across the volunteer, run the boxing sessions country to tackle youth violence. and also supported to move in to Speaking to the hamara Centre, paid work.” one young person reported that To find out more contact the Boxing gave them a break from Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, feeling angry. Leeds, LS11 6RD or call 0113 277 The Leeds project will consist of a 3330. 44 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk January 2020 - 2nd Edition

By Khalil Alam winning the IBF Featherweight eliminator on February 8th title - with many boxing experts 2020 in Sheffield. KKiidd GGaallaahhaadd Boxer Kid Galahad hopes to declaring he was robbed of The show will also be be back to his winning ways victory. headlined by Welterweight Kell after a controversial loss to Galahad, who is sponsored Brook and heavyweight Leeds boxer and IBF World by Bradford’s Regal Bakery, favourite Dave Allen, both Champion Josh Warrington, forced himself back into world making their eagerly awaited oonn ccoouurrssee ttoo last time out. title contention and is set to return to boxing after taking a However, any boxing take on tough boxing contender loss. doubters should be reminded Claudio ‘Matrix’ Marrero (24-3, cchhaalllleennggee ffoorr that he only just fell short of 17 KO’s) in an IBF world title Continued on page 43 IIBBFF ffeeaatthheerr-- wweeiigghhtt ttiittllee

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