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Shahrukh

Shahrukh and Aamir boost Bollywood

With the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks and a turbulent period for Bollywood hits, Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan have both stepped up to give Bollywood a major boost with two blockbuster hits. Shahrukh’s Rab Ne... Continue »

NRI

NRI Marriages - Sweetners for Dowry

Non-Resident Indians are often seen as the dream partner by many women living in India, especially in states like the Punjab. The idea of getting married to an NRI and living abroad in places like the USA, UK and Europe... Continue »

Eid-ul-Adha

Eid-ul-Adha in Birmingham

Eid-ul-Adha is the second most important festival in the Islamic calndar, which is The Festival of Sacrifice, which is celebrated during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. The first festival is Eid-ul-Fitr, The Festival of Breaking... Continue »

Bollywood

Bollywood supports Live Earth India

The Live Earth concert, in Mumbai, India, on 7th December 2008, will be supported by major Bollywood stars along with major music acts, celebrities and environmentalists from the US and India. The concert and project... Continue »

The

The Maharajah & The Kohinoor

He was wined and dined by the very rich and powerful of Europe, including Queen Victoria. His extravagant shooting parties, his penchant for lavish receptions and his dandy ways soon earned him a reputation amongst the... Continue »

Malkit

Malkit Singh MBE

DESIblitz brings its SpotLight onto the Bhangra legend who has been in the UK Bhangra music industry for over two decades - Malkit Singh. From arriving in the 1980’s in the UK as a Punjabi singer to being the first ever Bhangra artist... Continue »

Football

Football from India

Indian footballers from the JCT Football Team from Punjab will be arriving at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. DESIblitz spoke to Surbjit Balu, the Asian Events Co-ordinator at Wolves FC to find out more about this exciting venture... Continue »

Navratri

Navratri in Birmingham

Navratri is the Hindu festival celebrating triumph of good over evil. The term Navratri or Navaratri means nine nights - Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. Also known as Durga Puja, Navratri is a social congregation of the... Continue »

Bollywood

Bollywood smokers are No Exception

From 2nd October 2008, the ban on public smoking become law in India and actors such as Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt and Vivek Oberoi amongst others, who are known for the smoking off the screen,... Continue »

Cosmetic

Cosmetic Surgery boom abroad

The growth of cosmetic and plastic surgery has become a major business for India and Pakistan. Offering cosmetic procedures at a fraction of the cost compared to the UK whilst still maintaining very high standards. Many Brit-Asian... Continue »