Make:Shift 2013: Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Local people are being invited to take part in Make:Shift 2013 - a one day event designed to help communities develop and follow-through ideas that will make life in Wolverhampton better.

 

It follows the success of last year’s event that led to ventures to create a network of free organic gardens, make better use of vacant spaces around the city and to build a network of volunteers to help vulnerable people to fill in forms.

 

Sam Axtell, Wolverhampton City Council’s consultation and community engagement officer said: “Getting involved in Make:Shift 2013 will give local people the chance to make

Hrithik Roshan & Priyanka Chopra talk to The Asian Today

 

Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra descended into London last month to promote their upcoming film Krrish 3. 

 

Krrish 3 is the the sequel of Krrish (2006) and the third film in the superhero franchise which started with Koi Mil Gaya in 2003.

 

The two actors spoke to our Bollywood reporter Sunny Malik about the film, its music, crossing-over and much more...

You are going to Apple Store on Regent Street for a special podcast. How did the association between Krrish 3 and Apple come about?

 

Hrithik:  Wow, that just came out of nowhere (laughs). A lot of records have been broken by Krrish 3 and I think, somewhere Apple took notice of the various aspects of the film that were gaining curiosity all over the world. We had amazing number of hits on YouTube for the trailer and we had a live Facebook launch.

Priyanka: Also, Krrish 3 is a very tech-heavy movie. Apple is synonymous with innovation

LEADING UK CHARITY USES SHOCK TACTICS AT FAMILY CONCERT TOUR

A leading international relief charity is set to screen harrowing footage depicting the suffering of the Syrian people as part of a nation-wide concert tour aimed at British Muslim families.

 

The UK based charity, Human Appeal, is presenting the 12-city Sounds of Light show in October and November (www.soundsoflight.org).

 

On Friday 1st November, this ground breaking tour will be stopping off at the Clyde auditorium, SECC, Glasgow, where you can join them to be part of this momentous event. The mixture of music, comedy and documentary footage from Syria is designed to raise awareness of the conflict in Syria.

Harjeet is back with a new fresh and exciting “Uche Heel” ft Manj

Harjeet – who released the single “The Wedding Song” earlier in his career is back again with the fresh and exciting “Uche Heel” ft Manjit Sohi. The single is due to be released on the 24th of October through all good online distributors. Harjeet has been working hard in the studio with a number of singles now up his sleeve, singles with prominent artists and with up and coming fresh talent is yet to be released! “Uche Heel” has been created for his listeners, Harjeet informs us, bringing Manjit Sohi’s strong vocal ability and thick Dhol beat out to make you just

South Asians Urged To Go To A Doctor Early With Cancer Symptoms

Receiving an early diagnosis increases the chance of survival for the 16,600 people who are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer every year in England.

 

A new NHS Be Clear on Cancer campaign launches today, to drive awareness of blood in urine as a key symptom of bladder and kidney cancers, and encourage people to visit their doctor if they spot the symptom, even just the once.

 

One of the reasons people do not receive an early diagnosis is believed to be the public’s lack of awareness of the key symptoms. Blood in urine – even if it appears just the once – could be a symptom of both bladder and kidney cancer.

The Brand New Sonu Singh Brings us Debut Single

The Brand New Sonu Singh, who has been working with the notorious Dalvinder Singh to bring us debut single is finally ready to take his stand! The superb folk singer who has been blessed with the natural ability to bring strong vocals to his lyrics shows himself with the new single “Judho Langda”. “Judho Langda” has been produced by the renowned Dalvinder Singh, who brings his wealth of experience into aiding Sonu on his first affair with the Bhangra industry.  They both promise much more is yet to come with 3 singles already near completion, gigs planned and some further strong collaborations

Inspirational Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers Nominated For Awards

TWO inspirational multiple sclerosis sufferers have reached the finals of the prestigious MS Society Awards 2013. 

21 year old Priyal Raja is one of three finalists in the category of ‘MS Young Person of the Year’.

 

Also in the running for an award is Trishna Bharadia, who reached the final of the ‘MS Volunteer of the Year’.

 

The duo were nominated for the awards by MS Society support group, Asians MS.

Priyal was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when he was 14 years and has also battled with epilepsy from the age of five. Whilst at Trinity School, he raised awareness of MS by organising events and speaking engagements to raise funds and educate his peers and local community. His positivity and bravery

Juggy D & Rishi Rich Collaborate with Priest!

IF the excitement of the recent reunion of the Rishi Rich Project wasn’t enough, Punjabi Rockstar Juggy D and musical brother in arms Rishi Rich take it to another level by announcing an exciting new collaboration with none other than Reggae legend Maxi Priest.

 

The trio have been in the studio secretly working on some genre-bending material. A magical blend of Maxi’s reggae vibe with the smoothness of Rishi’s R’n’B tones all fused together with a subtle desi lick from Juggy!

 

Speaking about the collaboration Rishi said: "Amazing feeling to work with Maxi Priest. He's someone who I've grown

Chance of a Lifetime

A YOUNGSTER from India has been given the chance of a lifetime after winning a UK football scholarship.

Harshal Karle from St Augustine School Navi Mumbai beat hundreds of youngsters to win the scholarship provided by Sport Espirit Academy.

The initiative has been led by former British Asian footballer Anish Khinda.

14-year-old Harshal's opportunity marks the second time Anish has scouted young football stars through a nationwide talent hunt in India.

Last year the Academy selected Delhi-lad Dilshere Singh Sandhu for a scholarship worth 22 lakhs.

Dilshere got an opportunity to train for a year at UK’s Brooke House College Football Academy.

This year Sport Esprit Academy ran

‘You can’t put a value on something so rare’

WHEN it comes to private number plates, there’s no doubting one businessman from Bradford knows his stuff.

Entrepreneur Afzal Kahn has spent a fortune building up one of the most valuable number plate collections in the world.

His first number plate - 'KHA 17' - was purchased for £700. Four years later he sold the plate for £6,000. It was at that moment Kahn's passion for number plates turned from a hobby into a business.

Today Kahn has amassed over 30 number plates in his ever growing collection, with the value of each plate varying considerably.

The cheapest -

Chuckle Brothers!

MEET brothers Ali and Shaheen - YouTube's newest breed of Asian comedians. Armed with a camera, the duo's comedy sketches and video rants about the Bengali culture have earned them a legion of fans. With 15,000 subscribers, over 2 million upload views and a starring role in Channel 4's recent Ramadan Season, there's no doubting these guys are the real deal. The Asian Today caught up with one half of the duo, Ali for a quick chat...

 

Ali, how did the YouTube journey begin for you?

At weddings and family gatherings, I was always that annoying guy with a camera who filmed everything. I’d make random videos on my phone with friends fooling around and my laptop was filled with clips of me and my brother messing about.

When I discovered YouTube, I thought this would be a fun platform to upload videos for friends to see. Eventually, these random videos we made we’re getting hits in the thousands. We we’re baffled! We had no script, no purpose or any idea of how “YouTubers” were meant to make videos. Furthermore, everything was filmed on a low quality webcam, so there was no sense of professionalism at all. Yet somehow, weirdly enough, I guess that’s what kind of sold it. Two brothers just being themselves, made it entertaining for others to watch.

As the popularity increased, so did our confidence, enabling us to dabble with both scripted and spontaneous ideas, ranging from serious to comedic videos, categorised into different genres. Now with over 15,000 subscribers and 2 million views, it’s been one heck of a journey with so many great memories.

 

Most people don’t really get on with their little brothers – how

Jail For Sisters Who Laundered Brothers' Drug Money

The sisters of convicted drug dealers have been sentenced after admitting money laundering offences.

 

Surriya Bi, 33, and Asia Bi, 38, both of Park Road, Rochdale, admitted money laundering to the value of £40,000 each, at an earlier hearing.

 

At Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court Asia was jailed for 18 months and Surriya for 22 months.

 

Under Proceeds of Crime Act legislation both women were also ordered to pay back £40,000 within six months or face a further 12 months in prison and still be liable for the payment.

 

The two sisters have two brothers who are both convicted

Airport Police In Forced Marriage Signs Training

FOR young people in the West Midlands who are being forced into marriage against their will, the airport is often the last opportunity for them to break free from their captors before being flown abroad.

Every year hundreds of young people across the country, both male and female, are forced into marriage, often by violence and blackmail from their own families.

Now police officers based at Birmingham Airport are receiving specialist training from the forced marriage charity Karma Nirvana about how they can better spot potential victims before they are put on to a flight under duress.

The inputs, which are

CPS duo jailed for £1M Fraud

TWO Crown Prosecution Service employees have been jailed after paying over £1m to a bogus taxi firm.

Finance manager Lisa Burrows, from Titford Road, Oldbury and admin officer Tahir Mahmood from Eastbourne Avenue, Birmingham, were each sentenced to six years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud by abuse of position at an earlier hearing in March.

  The taxi company - B&M Taxi Services - never existed and accounts linked to the firm in fact belonged to Mahmood. The duo used the money to fund lavish holidays and buy designer clothes. DC Mark Calvert led