Asian Network Reports

Asian Network Reports

A weekly round-up of news, sport and entertainment from a British Asian perspective. The ten best stories taken from Asian Network Reports presented by Rozina Sini, every weekday at 12.30 and 6pm. Please note, this podcast is only available in the UK. Asian Network Reports was formerly known as British Asian News. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial

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  • Average duration:
    27 minutes

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Recent episodes (9)

  • Government "Prevent" plans 06 Nov 09

    Fri, 6 Nov 09

    Duration:
    33 mins

    Government aims to stop people being involved in extremism. Pudsey bear learns Bhangra & The little master reaches another milestone.

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  • Gutka cancer threat 30 Oct 09

    Fri, 30 Oct 09

    Duration:
    28 mins

    Cancer risks from chewing paan. Hanuman Chalisa controversy in Bollywood film & Young Asian boxers warned not to cut corners.

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  • ANR Gutka Special 26 Oct 09

    Mon, 26 Oct 09

    Duration:
    25 mins

    Konnie Huq looks into British Asians chewing paan/gutka and the risks of them developing mouth cancer.

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  • More abortions for Muslims 23 Oct 09

    Fri, 23 Oct 09

    Duration:
    32 mins

    Muslim women have the most abortions in the country. The hugging Guru & Asian man jailed for false insurance claims.

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  • Hugging Guru Special 20 Oct 09

    Mon, 19 Oct 09

    Duration:
    26 mins

    BBC Asian Network meets Amma from Kerala in South India. Thousands believe her hugs offer healing powers but some people say they don't buy into it.

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  • Concern over Madrassas 16 Oct 09

    Fri, 16 Oct 09

    Duration:
    30 mins

    Birmingham MP wants Madrassas fully regulated. Asians not too bothered about gold this Diwali & Kirpan wearing Sikh pupil sent home from school.

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  • ANR Jay Sean Special 13 Oct 09

    Tue, 13 Oct 09

    Duration:
    27 mins

    The British Asian singer is Number 1 in the US charts. Asian Network looks back at how he's done it and his career so far.

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  • No.1 in America 09 Oct 09

    Fri, 9 Oct 09

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Jay Sean hits number one in America. The lost generation and breast cancer amongst Asian women.

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  • Murders arranged in India 02 Oct 09

    Fri, 2 Oct 09

    Duration:
    33 mins

    British Asians are hiring contract killers from overseas. Hundreds head to a yoga island & the king of Qawali is remembered.

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