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British Asians struggle to care for relatives

Tue 10th Nov 2009

Asian Network's found that British Asian carers are struggling to look after their elderly parents. It's because they're not getting the right help.

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Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi

Tue 10th Nov 2009

Despite security threats, Pakistan's top designers come together for Fashion week in Karachi. Recent violence in the country delayed the event twice.

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Meet "The Family"

The GrewalsWed 4th Nov 2009

Our guide to the Grewals - stars of Channel 4's "The Family" that runs for the next 8 weeks.


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Stopping young people being radicalised

Mon 2nd Nov 2009

Asian Network's learned that hundreds of extra police officers are being recruited to stop young people getting involved in extremism. It's part of the government's PREVENT plan.

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Guru Nanak's Birthday Celebrations

The Golden Temple in AmritsarMon 2 Nov 2009

Sikhs across the world celebrate Guru Nanak Jee's Birthday. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. He preached the equality of all races and genders.
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Oct 2009 archive

Jay SeanA cracking month for Asian Network stories - some amazing documentaries including the Hugging Guru and Jay Sean getting to US number 1. Plus,  concern over Britain's "unofficial" madrasas and an exclusive visit to a ADH/Miss Pooja video-shoot.


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Sept 2009 archive

Sami YusufLots of exclusives in September included special access to a Scottish yoga island, an investigation into contract killing in India and an interview with Islam's biggest rock star Sami Yusuf.


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August 2009 archive

Imran KhanThe top stories from August include singer Imran Khan touring the UK, a trip to the Edinburgh mela and the the first Urdu drama on British TV.


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July 2009 archive

Sups from SwamiThe top stories from July include the British Asian musicians on camera, the growing number of Asian teenagers taking steroids and Bangladeshi cricket finally having something to cheer about.
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June 2009 Archive

The top stories from June include going behind the scenes of a British Asian comedy, reviving an ancient martial art and plans to take the Comedy Store to India.
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May 2009 Archive

Aameer Murphy KstantinThe top stories from May include more on Chelsea's search for an Asian star,  Eastenders' gay storyline and why British Asians are leaving Northern Ireland.
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April 2009 Archive

Niqab banThe top stories from April include the Indian Elections, Gurdas Maan's tour, Asians 'put off' Oxbridge and the banning of the niqab from a shop in Glasgow.
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March 2009 Archive

Boxer Amir KhanThe top stories from March include Amir Khan's big fight victory, the UK Asian Music Awards and our search for an Asian football star.
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February 2009 Archive

February archiveTop news stories from February include Slumdog Millionaire sweeping up at the Oscars, why more Asians are being fingerprinted, Ghajini - the Game, and why there are not enough Asian firefighters.

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January 2009 Archive

Shumaila Panhwar, 21 from Los AngelesView our top news stories from January 2009, including why more Asian women are having more abortions, the American Asian view on Barack Obama, the release of Chandni Chowk to China and our chat with RnB sensation Abi.
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2008 Archive

Aamir KhanView our top stories from 2008 including Aamir Khan, the Hajj Pilgrimage, India's surrogacy industry and why illegal downloads are killing British Asian music.

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