http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/ Asian Image /columnists/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:54 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:54 +0000 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.asianimage.co.uk/resources/images/1001250/?type=rsslogo http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/ http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5055635.Fashion_Style__Living_the_high_life___/?ref=rss With the recession just behind us (we hope!), we thought we’d sprinkle a little luxury into the lives of our fashionable readers. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:28:43 +0000 52fb6d15e5475663dd6b0a22a5861237 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5046340.Terror_hotline_may_increase_finger_of_suspicion_on_whole_community/?ref=rss Any initiative that aims to increase national security must be welcomed. But exactly how will the anti-terror hotline unveiled by the North West Counter-terrorism unit be perceived by Muslims. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0000 ed086a0599915ea82067784f8b7ca078 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5035324.Infiltrating_or_just_integrating_/?ref=rss Dispatches: Britain’s Islamic Republic review: Muslims are constantly being told to integrate and use democratic means to air their opinions. It seem now even that is out of bounds. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:08:39 +0000 6a6a843f7bb45c664ec35a2e011ae430 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5015953.The_Hijaab__Twenty_years_later/?ref=rss Twenty years after winning the right to wear the hijaab at school, barrister Aisha Alvi sees similar prejudices prevalent in the parts of the wider community. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:23:10 +0000 aa68fc2d1693d8104bb0322ae3ebc66f http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5009061.Is_this_the_most_stage_managed_offensive_in_recent_times_/?ref=rss It seems the media planning for ‘Operation Moshtarak’ was as carefully managed as the offensive itself. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:37:44 +0000 b4315ed4345fba6eb374a51b301ba06e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5008862.Join_the_BNP__I_d_rather_not_thank_you/?ref=rss Wonderful, I can now join the BNP. But why on earth would I want too? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:34:20 +0000 2f148071105d6e3acb2fe1d5cb0bcb24 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5002932.Body_scanners__Intrusive_or_essential_/?ref=rss Here Saima Afzal looks at the use of body scanners, whether they are an intrusive act that goes against civil liberties or whether they are an effective tool in the fight against terrorism. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:39:44 +0000 dc105342d176cb6b809704332a6c567a http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/5002301.We_Asians_know_a_thing_or_two_about_romance/?ref=rss there is nothing finer than getting a bunch of roses from a man with salan (curry) stains on his Shalwaar kameez. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:44:17 +0000 2b8325201622480d8fb16cfe4776914e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4997785.Do_more__What_else_do_you_want_us_to_do_/?ref=rss Do more to combat extremism? Well, most Muslims will state ‘what else do you want us to do?’. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:10:09 +0000 34293f50adc152e6fb65463c85798b1a http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4997678.A_good_exercise_in_PR_for_Northwest_anti_terror_police/?ref=rss The recent programme on the BBC entitled ‘Terror on the Doorstep’ may have raised a few eyebrows. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:52 +0000 624b6165d1d5f5e081cda6c9d26a345e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4878891.Why_David_Davies_is_the_easy_target/?ref=rss It has become common practice in recent years to link dangerous actions of a few individuals to Muslims. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:28:27 +0000 d20bcd79d4e50c249601511cacc178df http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4866975.Mansha_Sweet_Centre/?ref=rss How can a simple sweet centre end-up in a food column like this? Well, the secret is all in the kebab roll and masala fish. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:10:15 +0000 808f6671fae52ab646e979efaba6cbc6 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4866422.I_think_it_s_time_to_admit_we_have_a_BIG_problem/?ref=rss Is it me or is the Asian community becoming fatter? You only have to look around to see a marked increase in the number of larger Asians. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:19:58 +0000 458504b74c44219960d70ca789bde320 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4859568.Being_a_Muslim_more_important_than_being_Pakistani/?ref=rss Only 15 per cent of the youth in Pakistan see the country heading in the right direction according to a new report. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:50:29 +0000 25d268cf4680883dd1981bcfa4bb4477 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4859402.What_is_it_with_all_the_conspiracy_theories_/?ref=rss On my travels around the local shops and garages I always come across Asians sat around discussing conspiracy theories relating to the bombings, occupation and the sugar drought in Muslim countries. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:10:17 +0000 54e3d0c878430a00eee9afe9914c04e3 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4834594.Why_everyone_needs_an_Anjem_Choudary/?ref=rss Anjem Choudary is public enemy number once again. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:50:00 +0000 211c41d157d4da714c566a9aa266efb2 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4828974.Come_on_BBC___at_least_get_the_Eastenders_wedding_right_/?ref=rss I must admit the Muslim wedding in Eastenders had me stitches. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:17:31 +0000 991cda7ac85faaff21959ea4961a82b7 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4824109.Help__Muslim_extremists_are_using_mobiles_in_prison/?ref=rss Mobile phones could be used by Islamic extremists in prisons? The very thought of it had me calling for help. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000 00f26b022c9b8a45c0733f2742b4e9e3 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4823888.Should_you_be_singled_out_because_you_are_Muslim_/?ref=rss If the reality has not hit home it will in the coming months. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:05:18 +0000 aa44c6033428faf4444a8c0a6817ea1e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4823585.BOOKS__The_Many_Conditions_of_Love_by_Farahad_Zama/?ref=rss Described as the Indian mills and boon, The Many Conditions of Love is touching, amusing, entertaining and insightful, it continues where The Marriage Bureau for Rich People ended. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:57:03 +0000 addd34e00c0552c70da0b8c7436288a9 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4823577.BOOKS__James_Cann___The_Real_Deal/?ref=rss Amongst the theatrical nastiness of the BBC's 'Dragon's Den', James Caan appears the nice guy. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:55:19 +0000 dacaa342eb38d50598b50b3aa8007894 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4796970.Blast_from_the_Past__Eid_on_the_Street/?ref=rss And this was how Eid was celebrated twenty years ago. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:20:26 +0000 8833db6885500209db9caf1967fb2d8c http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4779789.A_little_Christmas_never_hurt_anyone/?ref=rss My Lord every year the cards and lights come out earlier and earlier! Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +0000 b7f4267e2453e2ef4ba124f560fed6d7 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4792852.What_is_it_about_THAT_destination_/?ref=rss Now, I’m going to let you into a sordid secret that people are brushing under the carpet. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:19:06 +0000 41b72527e1ed5e89a32ce235c529c9e8 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4779918.Review__Yusuf_Islam_in_Liverpool/?ref=rss Yusuf Islam returned on a stage tour after a 33 year long absence on Saturday at the Liverpool Echo Arena. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0000 03813384ebb3e26435465723e8076827 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4772777.THE_INSIDER__Warsi_pelted_with_anday/?ref=rss Deary me, when will these numbskulls learn? There is something quite Pakistani about this whole drama. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:17:02 +0000 03ce7f3c6dfd5cd300a15ec339cc9c76 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4747138.Forced_marriages__A_hidden_crime/?ref=rss Saima Afzal looks at Forced Marriage and the Duty of Care placed upon all public authorities to protect people from this contentious issue. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:18:55 +0000 5f3b56bde1b5aa3fb8f31ad60530d2da http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4747037.Uncharted_2/?ref=rss All the latest Games reviews with ou resident Games expert Chris Davies. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:54 +0000 4684dedd49a96b99085ed66116b0225f http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4728986.What_do_we_make_of_the_Quilliam_Foundation_/?ref=rss So, The Quilliam Foundation has extended it's tentacles to the north of England. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:04:41 +0000 c01352400d5d3b9c79314076d95e1b8c http://www.asianimage.co.uk/columnists/4728262.If_you_don_t_condemn_it_then_who_will_/?ref=rss This month people will remember the dead of the world wars. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:50:33 +0000 a7812a6b3147396aab3e96ed6191b4be