- Monday, February 24, 2025
LEGENDARY coach Arsene Wenger says ‘it’s possible’ to develop Indian football in a very short time and he cannot imagine the sport evolving globally without the involvement of the Asian country. The encouraging words from the former Arsenal manager came ahead of the Indian team’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar…
BANGLADESHI cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan has formally entered politics, seeking a nomination from the ruling Bangladesh Awami League to run in the upcoming general election on January 7. Awami League joint secretary general Bahauddin Nasim told AFP that Shakib took nomination forms last Saturday (18) from the party to…
WHETHER it is on stage, television, film or in a popular ASDA commercial, Muzz Khan has consistently shown off his impressive range as an actor and worked with many established names. The versatile British Asian, who is also an accomplished DJ, rcently joined the cast of West End show, The Unfriend,…
UP-AND-COMING actors Rishi Manuel and Zaynah Ahmed make their panto debut with Aladdin, a story they said holds a “special place” in the hearts of south Asian communities. In recent years, Disney has been on a mission to venture into new cultures with films such as Wish, Encanto, Raya and the…
THE booming British Asian comedy scene has more fabulous stand-up talents than ever before and Faizan Shah falls firmly into that category. The Manchester-based comic entertains audiences with relatable jokes based on personal experiences and provides plenty of laughs. He will be part of the ensemble Desi Central comedy shows in December,…
BRITISH ASIANS are being encouraged to visit National Trust properties as the organisation is striving to improve diversity among its members, volunteers and staff, its director general Hilary McGrady told Eastern Eye in an exclusive interview. As Europe’s premier conservation charity, the trust safeguards more than 500 historic houses, castles,…
WHETHER it is a substantial increase in mortgages, rent, and household bills, including food prices, the cost of living crisis is hitting hard. More people than ever are becoming aware of spending and trying to find ways to get through the financial crunch. With that in mind, Eastern Eye put together a…
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued new draft guidance for the NHS, suggesting that women dealing with problematic menopause symptoms should have the option of receiving talking therapy, specifically cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), in addition to or instead of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This guidance,…
BAPS Public Affairs and several partner organisations, including the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the U.S. Indian Community Foundation, the U.S. India Security Council Inc, and the…
INDIA’s government on Friday (24) warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources said. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where…
