http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/ Asian Image /profiles/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:14:43 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:14:43 +0000 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/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/profiles/ http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/5065872.Faith_helped_me_turn_back_on_modelling/?ref=rss An industry where “sex sells” might not seem an obvious career choice for a young Muslim woman. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:15 +0000 c7c669d89a3a61d03f8c8b83d91bd439 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/5064283._Jinnah__book_launched/?ref=rss An original Edwardian bookshop was the setting for the launch of new book by Jaswant Singh. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:50:00 +0000 70e3db233de49ed24d64480717e5b6eb http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/5055255.Not_relying_on_ethnic_roots/?ref=rss Kia Abdullah has moved away from the use of cultural stereotypes in her latest novel, writes Nick Elvin Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:21:37 +0000 8af9f8857dba5c15ae6c9944ff342489 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/5010464.The_Reluctant_Mullah/?ref=rss Sagheer Afzal talks to Melanie Dakin about his debut novel which explores the ups and downs of arranged marriages Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:56:50 +0000 0cacce50caef71a2effa3b2cc07fcad5 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4887082.Writing_on_the_Wall/?ref=rss Graffiti artists joined poets at a sell-out event called the ‘Writing on the Wall’. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:10:01 +0000 e08d786928fdbebb703920d003b2cd5d http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4869721.Mum_knows_best_/?ref=rss Muslim matrimonial internet sites..there are loads of them. But how about one which lets the families meet BEFORE the two prospective partners. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:25:09 +0000 acba881152a2721071643871033a2f80 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4781901.Asians_and_the_great_outdoors/?ref=rss Potential ambassadors for a campaign which aims to get more Asians using the British countryside visited the Lake District recently. In a special feature we look at whether there really are reasons why so few Asians visit the British countryside. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:44:28 +0000 07bfa3156446f0d0a5eb16be50a2b1a1 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4694203.Any_colour_as_long_as_it_s_green_for_Nelson_eco_fashion_designer/?ref=rss IS green the new black when it comes to fashion? One new designer making waves in the industry for her eco-garments certainly thinks so. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:50 +0100 dc11d715b1f8fff096079ca79c6b577f http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4674041.How_I_dropped_5_dress_sizes_in_six_months_/?ref=rss Twenty-eight old Vicky Kaur used to weigh nearly 13 stones but dropped 5 dress sizes after going on a diet. Here, she explains how she managed to achieve her new ideal weight. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:31:59 +0100 3a3960ddd4ef33c1b8e4ec518f03f1ff http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4556973.Our_Ramadhan/?ref=rss From running your own business to helping worshippers gain more knowledge about Islam we catch-up with a wide range of people to see what Ramadhan means to them. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:25:01 +0100 d2c10aeda99ae16cb47a851ddef1bc53 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4547747.Surgeon_performs_first_eye_lash_transplant/?ref=rss The first ever eyelash transplant in the UK was performed by a North West surgeon. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:10:00 +0100 ca5cabc7920ed2ad2b8d583c115ff248 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4491380.Why_I_wear_the_veil/?ref=rss “Wearing a veil is how I am happiest,” says 40-year-old Khadija Valimulla. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:17:36 +0100 10f547da572ab878bd4e978879cac5aa http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4448373.Shazia_on_the_power_of_laughter/?ref=rss 'I don’t know much about men, but I do tell jokes about them and people laugh'...Shazia Mirza as she returns to the North West. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:16:25 +0100 6bee7e861f6a0a577ef0279a7c1aba9a http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4410383.Welcome_home_for_desert_athlete_after____race_of_death___/?ref=rss A BUSINESSMAN has completed one of the globe’s toughest endurance races. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:10:00 +0100 c848a5f8d50a85d348766cdedf3d5518 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4389336.Interview__Shobna_Gulati/?ref=rss Actress Shobna Gulati comes to Blackpool next week, in Victoria Wood's delicious comedy Dinnerladies. Fri, 22 May 2009 11:53:51 +0100 0c858ed01cd0242201dcb6110b8f24b1 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4352876.Make_up_artist_to_the_stars/?ref=rss If you have been to a major fashion show in recent years the chances are the models and the presenters were made-up by Mariah Khan. Fri, 08 May 2009 09:55:10 +0100 39be67607733e303b1ee16a9f7507d6e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4333473.Yusuf_Islam__The_man_and_his_music/?ref=rss If you were going to pitch Yusuf Islam’s story to a film producer they’d accuse your script of being too far-fetched. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:42:13 +0100 dcb086ce9b40f9a820de3bed1325538c http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4301007.Grandad_Bashir_passes_driving_test_aged_79_/?ref=rss A grandfather with driving ambition is living proof that you are never too old to learn. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100 67683f683e1389ffe2118417025f398f http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4281465.At_your_service_for_twenty_years/?ref=rss It may be a profession very few would want to go into but one which is completely necessary. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:26:37 +0100 047a280f0a17280ff06d81d6d9e8085c http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4205429.Anita_scoops_Blue_Peter_award/?ref=rss A children’s book written by Anita Ganeri has scooped a prestigious award. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:09:01 +0000 c43f359f9248c8f1ba4d59fe7e74285e http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4173961.Bin_the_burgers_/?ref=rss A student who has turned his life around by losing more than seven stones in seven months is hoping he can prove to be an inspiration to others. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:20:37 +0000 3e4d528328b749d8f246ca709123ba6d http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4114691.Whirling_away_with_the_Dervish/?ref=rss An exhibition of Islamic paintings by a North West artist have gone on show this month. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:08 +0000 e2917f292ddef2fafe3837832f3c037f http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4114736.Shahin_back_with_a_bang/?ref=rss Singer and songwriter Shahin Badar of ‘the Prodigy’ fame has been nominated for best alternative act for the Asian Music Awards (AMAS). Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:13:52 +0000 62e20facec58408c310383849746bb54 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4095752.Teacher_s_mission_to_help_students/?ref=rss A teacher is set to tour the United States to gain insight to benefit secondary school pupils in the egion. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:48:00 +0000 dd81fda36a348dda51892b1dc3413575 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4080008.Interview__Sonia_Sabri_on_Kathak/?ref=rss Sonia Sabri - artistic director of Sonia Sabri Company - talks to Kerry Ann Eustice about her latest production Parallels, and her modern take on a classic Indian dance form, Kathak. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:56:54 +0000 7c38d9474a562e24b798bf6850cbabdc http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4078045.Follow_my_lead__ladies/?ref=rss The mum hoping her weight loss will inspire others Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:37 +0000 f329b53c3df7bcfb5a05bb46959a9e30 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4071609.Sisters_set_sights_on_TV_fame/?ref=rss A pair of multi-talented sisters are striving to achieve fame after having a taste of showbusiness. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:52:48 +0000 0e3770d6f63fdcc9a6d596c70957baf1 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4060566.Bolly_good_way_to_stay_fit_/?ref=rss So you want to get fit – but the thought of pushing back the living-room furniture and following a celebrity DVD workout doesn’t exactly fill you with inspiration. If it’s fitness with fun and a lively beat you’re after, and some adventure and romance thrown in, why not try ‘Bolly-aerobics’? Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:37:35 +0000 447980283e763553a29667cbfd19c755 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4053136.Zoeyah_set_for_global_role/?ref=rss Zoeyah Shaheen has been selected as one of the six students from the North-West to attend a global conference. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:01:16 +0000 f710a4e8241a2025ee55ac9e9e409470 http://www.asianimage.co.uk/profiles/4053556.You_re_that_extra_special_Jean_/?ref=rss Volunteers from the Aawaz community group gathered to celebrate the 60th birthday of County Councillor Jean Battle. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:48:37 +0000 e36037a619ad95980f1e34354ed2b1f4