Asian Image | Profiles

'I just want to tell different stories about people like me'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:34:09 +0000

When Shabina Aslam took up her post as artistic director of Ankur Productions last summer, she knew she had a tough act to follow. Neil Cooper talks to Shabina Aslam about her debut production.

Ten Questions: Salima Manji of the London Dinner Club

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:24:06 +0000

Too busy to find love then Salima might have the answer.

The English girl who is a Bollywood star!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:53:56 +0000

Amy Jackson is the beauty queen turned Bollywood star.

Playing by the rules

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:10:00 +0000

We speak to the writer of 'Snookered' a new play about Asian men.

INTERVIEW: Pakistani designers at London Fashion week

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:29:22 +0100

Clothes by Pakistani designers are to grace London Fashion week for the first time. Here Shabana Adam speaks to Sheikh Kaleem of Maysoom in the run-up to what is sure to be an exciting time.

Bradford brothers record track for new film

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:50:00 +0100

Three Bradford brothers have recorded a track for a new film starring Hollywood actor Rob Lowe.

Lancashire engineer encouraging others to follow career

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:26:39 +0100

BBEING the only Asian woman in her team has not deterred Uzma Khan from pursuing a career in systems engineering.

Match-Maker reaches new heights

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:30:16 +0100

Shahzad Younas, an entrepreneurial Investment Banker from London has created the first 'Pay As You Go' (PAYG) Matrimonial website for single Muslims in the UK.

Blackburn centre tackling big issues set to expand

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:12:54 +0100

A UNIQUE Islamic education centre that tackles serious issues such as forced marriages, domestic abuse, drug addiction and anti-social behaviour is expanding.

‘I believe comedy is colour blind’

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:30:16 +0100

Paul Chowdhry has had the knack of telling a joke since the age of four

How I gave something back to the community

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:00:53 +0000

YOUTH work is all about giving back to the community for Nelson Community Centre’s Mohammed Arshad.

East Lancashire sci-fi writer has vision of the future

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:04:32 +0000

AN Islamic scholar and community cohesion leader has launched a bid to become the next big sci-fi writer.

Britain’s Benaras

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:45:32 +0000

Londoner Atul Kochhar of Benaras is one of the first Indian chefs to win a Michelin Star. Here he talks food, sustainability and shows you how to whip up one of his specials.

Yaqoob doesn’t pull punches

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:12:45 +0000

We meet Yaqoob Hussain, a man who has devoted his life to helping young people. From the Asian Image Weekend Edition.

New: A Mama's Life

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:15:05 +0000

She is a mother first and then something much more. New to Asian Image is a column about the toughest of jobs..being a mum.

‘Language barrier can be overcome’

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:56:50 +0000

Zulfi Hussain couldn’t speak a word of English until he was 12.

A dramatic look at Israel-Palestine...

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:31:49 +0000

After the success of last year’s The Promise, Ben Brown’s superb play about the events leading up to The Balfour Declaration, The Orange Tree Theatre is returning to that most divisive of political conundrums – the Israel-Palestine conflict – with the opening play of its new season.

Fashion designer gets royal approval for innovative work

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:54:31 +0000

In her early years Sabah Khan, a second generation British-Indian was shielded from the harsh realities of poverty that some of her counterparts in India had to contend with.

TEN QUESTIONS: Sacha Visram of 'Desi Mobi'

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:13:15 +0000

‘Desi Mobi’ is a new venture by entrepreneur and leading telecommunications pioneer Sacha Visram which looks to tap into our growing love affair with…you guessed it..the mobile phone.

Last minute deals at your fingertips!

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:41:05 +0000

A female friendly alternative to popular website lastminute.com has been set up by two British Asian women.