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Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen comes to LeicesterHundreds of fans flocked to the streets to catch a glimpse of Bollywood beauty Sushmita Sen, who made a flying visit to Leicester, to lend her support to a diabetes charity.
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It's Time To Ping
Pupils at a school in Leicester got the chance to compete with Special Olympics GB table tennis champion Patrick Cox during a break time challenge.
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From the slums of Mumbai to the ‘king’ of comedy
Bollywood comedian Johny Lever will be entertaining audiences in the city of Leicester over this bank holiday weekend.
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Flawless Start to Let’s Dance Festival
Flawless kicked off the Let’s Dance Festival this Sunday April 29th with a spectacular routine at the Athena in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter.
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Perfect Pitch at The Little Theatre
The infamous British camping holiday has long been rich territory for comedy writers. The obvious humour lays in the gap or rather the chasm that exists between our idealised vision of a relaxing weekend away and the soul destroying reality that often greets us.
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Counting Down to London 2012
This morning a special celebration to mark 100 days to the London 2012 Olympic Games took place at Humberstone Gate.
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Appointment of New High Sheriff of Leicestershire
This morning at Leicester Cathedral a service to mark the outgoing High Sheriff of Leicestershire Resham Singh Sandhu’s time in office took place.
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Christ in the Centre
Thousands of people gathered at Humberstone Gate in Leicester City Centre this Good Friday to witness the open-air Passion play Christ in the Centre
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Celebrate Easter with Christ in the Centre
Head over to the city centre this Good Friday and celebrate the true meaning of Easter with Christ in the Centre.
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Legally Blonde at De Montfort Hall
Oh My God You Guys, Legally Blonde - The Musical is totally amazing! The show is one enormous glitzy extravaganza which dazzles the senses and leaves you with a heart-warming moral at its show stopping conclusion.
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Meet Miss Leicester 2012
A glittering event was held at the City Rooms, Leicester on Friday March 23rd, to chose the lucky girl who would be representing the city to compete for the Miss England crown.
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Brave Jack Receives Award from Ambulance Service
Friday March 16th was a very special day for four year old Jack Lythall as he was unexpectedly presented with a Bravery Award by the East Midlands Ambulance Service during morning assembly.
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Gypsy at Curve
Steven Sondeim’s Gypsy, based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, is considered to be no less than one of the greatest musicals of all time.
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Health warning to shisha smokers
A shisha smoking session is the equivalent of smoking a hundred cigarettes, according to the charity, British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Ugandan Asians to mark 40 years by sharing stories
Leicester-based Asian people are being invited to share their memories to mark the 40th anniversary of their expulsion from Uganda.
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Pukaar News Speaks with Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby
As Sir Peter Soulsby approaches his first year in office Pukaar News had the opportunity to speak with the Mayor of Leicester and ask him about what has been his toughest challenge since taking office and his plans for the future of the city.
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New Cancer Trials Unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Building work is under way on a cutting edge cancer trials unit, set to open its doors this spring at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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Ironman Challenge To Raise Money For British Lung Foundation
For a keen triathlete like Garry Kendall, competing in an Ironman triathlon was a dream a little out of his reach due to the expensive entry fee – that is until his best friend Andy Frost stepped in to contribute.
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Free Control
Hot on the heels of the release of their first release Extended Play Leicester five-piece Free Control are set to play one of the city’s most popular music venue’s The Donkey on Welford Road this Friday.
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People of Leicester’s Big Thank You to Her Majesty
On March 8th Leicester has the honour of being the first city in the UK that the Queen will visit as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour.
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125 Fund
A fund made up of unneeded winter fuel payments has provided a ‘lifeline’ for vulnerable people by raising £15000 so far this winter.
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The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie displays many of the recognisable characteristics that made Tennessee Williams one of the most popular playwrights of the 20th Century.
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First Ever Graduation Ceremony at Curve Theatre
Graduations from De Montfort University have taken place for the first time at the 61 million pound Curve theatre in Leicester.
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Man of the Moment at Little Theatre
Man of the Moment appears on the surface to be nothing more than a comfortable middle-of-the-road comedy but like much of Alan Ayckbourne’s work, the play has hidden depths, exploring our fascination
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Big splash in the city
Athletes created a splash at the Swimathon launch event in Leicester in a bid to encourage more locals to take up the sport.
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Individuals rewarded for success by MACs
A special awards ceremony was held today (Wednesday, December 14), to celebrate the achievements of people across the city.
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42nd Street at Curve
As a single line of slamming t-bar tap shoes is revealed by the rising stage curtain, Curve plops you straight into mid-town Manhattan
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Tributes pour in for two legends
It has been a sad week for the entertainment industry as fans bid farewell to two distinctive artists, each a legend in their own field.
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Double celebration for Leicester Riders
It’s a doubly special time for the Leicester Riders who made some exciting announcements at a press conference today, hosted by Pukaar News.
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Big clean for Golden Mile
Members of the community gathered to participate in a big clean-up project on the Golden Mile, kick-starting a whole new regeneration programme for the area.
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Buried Child Review
Sam Shepard’s Buried Child is equal parts dark-humoured and despondent. Set in Illinois 1978 and inspired by the collapse of the ‘American Dream’, it tells a story of a broken family and their struggle to deal with a heartbreaking secret.
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Youth Workers Take to The Streets
A number of village pods took over Humberstone Gate in Leicester to celebrate National Youth Week.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Curve
In the late 1500’s when William Shakespeare was writing ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, I don’t think he would have ever imaged anything as fun and outlandish as the Filter Theatre companies unique take on his greatest work over 500 years later.
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One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Curve
Lights out at the Curve, for the production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, offers brief respite from a spectacular set that tips your mind with an optical illusion that on a bad day could turn Salvador Dali’s stomach.
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Leicester Diwali Switch on 2011
TENS OF THOUSANDS of people filled Leicester’s Belgrave Road with festival spirit, to celebrate the first night of Diwali with prayers, dance, shopping and fireworks.
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Britain’s Got Bhangra at Curve
If the mark of a successful musical is heading home with a spring in your step and a mantra running around your head, Britain’s Got Bhangra at The Curve picks up top marks.
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An Inspector Calls at Curve
Pukaar News Reviews An Inspector Calls, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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Sikhs protested outside the Parliament
THOUSANDS of Sikhs protested outside the UK Houses of Parliament, in London.
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Kate Cowan, 15 years in Leicester
Pukaar News caught up with Community-minded business brain Kate Cowan 15 years after she moved to Leicester
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Community Celebrates ‘Our Leicester Day’
More than one hundred community groups and organisations converged on Leicester Market on Sunday for the very first 'Our Leicester Day'.
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Sky Ride Leicester 2011
The people of Britain’s first Environment City got on their bikes for Sky Ride 2011.
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Community leaders call for calm
Riots, arson and looting across London and parts of the UK have resulted in more than 600 arrests and led the Prime Minister David Cameron to recall Parliament (August 11) to deal with the crisis.
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Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2011
A rainy start didn't dampen the mood of the thousands of revellers enjoying themselves at the Caribbean Carnival on Saturday.
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One year to go to the 2012 Olympics
Olympic fever is breaking out across the country as the UK embraces the final year of preperations before the London Olympics 2012.
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West Side Story
Pukaar News Reviews West Side Story, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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Leicester Mela 2011
Humberstone gate, Gallowtree and Leicester Market boasted the sounds, tastes and colours of South Indian culture this Sunday by hosting the 25th Leicester Belgrave Mela.
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Mr. Stink
Pukaar News reviews David Walliams Mr. Stink. Now showing at the Curve theatre.
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Discovering Through Death - Beliefs and Practices
Pukaar news reviews Discovering Through Death - Beliefs and Practices, a new book written by Suleman Nagdi.
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Absurd Person Singular
Pukaar news reviews Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn now showing at the Curve theatre.
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World’s most wanted lived for six years in Pakistan
Relief, outrage and fury follow the death of Osama Bin Laden in the garrison city of Abbottabad in Pakistan.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's Campaign For Peace in Leicester
Leaders of the different faith communities of Leicester were invited to witness the unveiling of the slogan 'Loyalty, Freedom and Peace' on buses which will be serving the Leicester area.
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Leicester Small Businesses hit hard
The Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Rt Hon Mark Prisk, came recently to Leicester and in his address to the Leicester Asian Business Association he...
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Christ in the Centre 2011
Christ in the Centre 2011 took place for the 9th year running on Good Friday. It was a huge success, with Leicester town centre packed with people enjoying the performance in the sunshine.
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Bradford to Bollywood, Rhythm Dhol Bass (RDB)
Pukaar News spoke the RDB, who have been entertaining millions of people all over the world with their fusion of Bhangra and Western music.
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The Jungle Book
We review The Jungle Book, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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Burka Banned in France
A new French law banning the burka and the niqab in public has provoked debate, some defiance from Muslims and the first arrests.
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Indian Cricket Champion, Kapil Dev comes to Leicester
Just one week after India won the Cricket World Cup for the first time in 28 years, fans of the Indian cricket team had another reason to celebrate.
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A Japanese Disaster
The triple whammy of the most powerful earthquake, tsunami and damage to nuclear power plants in Japan has cost the country thousands of lives...
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Yes, Prime Minister
We review Yes, Prime Minister, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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The History Boys
We review Alan Bennett’s The History Boys.
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Worldwide outrage for the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti
The brutal murder of Pakistan’s Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti has provoked worldwide outrage and condemnation.
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Romeo And Juliet
Pukaar News reviews Romeo And Juliet, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Pukaar News reviews The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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Regional Film Premiere of West Is West
Pukaar News was at the Regional film Premiere of WEST IS WEST, the sequel to the internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning EAST IS EAST.
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Leicester Comedy Festival 2011
Leicester Comedy Festival is underway with over 350 shows across 50 venues. The organisers are celebrating record ticket sales – almost 20,000 tickets have been sold so far.
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Blasphemy Law in Pakistan
The blasphemy law in Pakistan has come under severe criticism in the recent past, and Western governments have taken up the issue with the government of Pakistan.
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Idi Amin, Lion Of Africa Reviewed
We review Idi Amin, Lion Of Africa. A book by Manzoor Moghal.
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UK Charities help Gujarat Earthquake Victims
We visit the state of Gujarat 10 years after being hit by a devastating earthquake and see the difference charities are making.
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Everyone together to celebrate single release at the Curve
‘Christmas Aaya’ (‘Christmas is Here!’) features artists from four countries singing in English and Punjabi and is the first Asian Christmas song.
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Wakefield Cathedral holding service for Asia Bibi
On the 20th of December, Wakefield Cathedral is holding a service of prayer for Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman who has been given a death sentence for blasphemy.
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Multi-Faith Release: Christmas Aaya
People of all faiths are coming together to launch the first Asian Christmas song, with all profits going to the victims of the Pakistan floods.
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The King and I Review
We review The King and I, the latest production of an old theatre classic, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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The Prince's Trust awards ceremony in Leicester
The Prince's Trust held its 1st awards ceremony at the Leicester Tigers' Stadium to recognise the outstanding achievement made by young people in the East Midlands.
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Studio79 Invited to NEC Birmingham
A group of young people from Leicester have the exciting chance to dance for the thousands of people going to the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham this weekend.
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Leicester Christmas Lights
Thousands of people gathered in Leicester's Town Hall Square on Sunday to watch the Christmas Lights being switched on for Christmas 2010
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The Reluctant Mullah
We Review "The Reluctant Mullah" by Sagheer Afzal.
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Sofia Hayat's autobiography, 'Dishonoured'
We review 'Dishonoured' by Sofia Hayat, a moving story about a young woman's fight for freedom.
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Flash Fusion Event 2010
A talent show showcasing many gifted singers and rappers.
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Hot Stuff at the curve
We review Hot Stuff, now showing at the Curve theatre.
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King G Mall Presents ‘Christmas Aahia’ Christmas is here
King G Mall Presents ‘Christmas Aahia AAHIA’ Christmas is here
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Shahbaz Bhatti response did not satisfy
Pakistani Minister Shahbaz Bhatti response did not satisfy the leaders and Community.
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Leicester won the match
Inter faith event considered a success.
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Inter Faith Football Match 2010
Leicester and Berlin have travelled to Gothenburg to take part in a weekend of interfaith activities and to play a 3 nation interfaith football tournament.
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“Come In” - Over two hundred thousand hits
Yet another successful hit with Gurcharan Mall and four talented Non-Asian up and coming stars.
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Sofia Hayat coming to Leicester
Sofia Hayat will be talking to Pukaar News and EAVA FM 102.5 on the 2nd of September from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm
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Guide Dogs
More and more blind people from Asian and other minority groups in the UK are gaining independence by using a guide dog.
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Music Builds Bridges
Gurcharan Mall, otherwise known as King G Mall is a man who has become internationally renowned for both his musical and charitable commitments.
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Blasphemy
Human rights campaigners have welcomed the European Parliament’s call for the review and amendment of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws.
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The problems of teenagers
No matter how happy they seem from the outside, every teen has to go through difficulties at least once.
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Muslim Veil
The Muslim veil, also known as nikab has been banned in public places by Belgium.
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