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5 Outstanding Bengali Folk Tales from Thakurmar Jhuli

As the years go by, Bengali folk tales are becoming increasingly lost or forgotten. DESIblitz has picked out 5 outstanding ancient tales from a treasured book titled Thakurmar Jhuli.

Arts

Symphony Orchestra of India comes to Town Hall Symphony Hall

Culture

Arambol Beach: An Authentic Slice of Goa

Peri Peri Grill Shop owner jailed for £1.5m worth of Cocaine

Shaheriz Khan an owner of the Peri Peri Grill House in Luton has been jailed for possessing £1.5m worth of cocaine found at the premises of his shop.

UK & World

Private Tutor jailed for Sexual Assault of Girl Students under 13

UK & World

Pakistani Man ‘masturbated’ in front of Two Girls in Karachi

"You knew she was vulnerable and you preyed on that vulnerability"

UK & World

UK Mother Jailed for Daughter’s Forced Marriage in Pakistan

UK & World

Grindr Rapist jailed for Raping Men is Notorious ‘Asian Gangster’

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Sonam Kapoor is a Sunset Princess at Cannes 2018

For her second and final appearance at Cannes 2018, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja transforms into an effortless chic by day and radiant princess by night.

Style & Glamour

Mahira Khan makes a Dazzling Debut at Cannes 2018

Style & Glamour

Sonam Kapoor defines the Desi Bridal Look at Cannes 2018

Aishwarya Rai is a Timeless Beauty at Cannes 2018

Style & Glamour

Aishwarya Rai revives Fairytale Magic at Cannes 2018

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Bollywood #MeToo: Can India’s Actresses ever find Justice?

Channel 4’s Unreported World delves into the deep murky waters of Bollywood’s casting couch. Amidst the wave of #MeToo, presenter Sahar Zand speaks to India’s top actresses on the prevalence of sexual assault in Indian cinema.

Television

Apu from The Simpsons: The Problem with Having a Problem

Bollywood

6 Powerful Women Making Bollywood History Off-Screen

Film

Top 5 Bengali Movies starring Dev Adhikari

Bollywood

"I'm just really happy to be a part of her big day"

Priyanka Chopra attends The Royal Wedding in Elegant Style

5 Things We Loved About Quantico with Priyanka Chopra

Television

Quantico flourishes in diversity whether it is race, gender or sexuality.

5 Things We Loved About Quantico with Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood

Bollywood Celebrity Depression: What are the Causes?

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easyFood: How to Mix Food with Business Successfully

British Asian entrepreneurs Gurpreet Sidhu and Jeewan Sagu are taking the competitive food ordering market head-on with their brand easyFood. In an interview with DESIblitz, they discuss working with easyJet’s Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and overcoming adversity in business.

Food & Drink

Papadoms restaurant Not Opening after £500,000 Investment

Recipes

Delicious Desi Style Pizza Recipes to Eat

Just like masala chips, popcorn has also been given a Desi twist

Recipes

10 Different Types of Roti you Must Make and Try

Recipes

5 Desi Baked Beans Recipes to Make Really Easily

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Health & Beauty

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Common Conditions in Women which can Cause Infertility

There are some major conditions and their symptoms that can cause infertility in women. We explore what they are and what treatments are available for them.

Health & Fitness

Raising Awareness of South Asian Mental Health Issues

Beauty & Grooming

Fashion Fair: Makeup for South Asian Skin Tones

Beauty & Grooming

Huda Beauty ‘Vagina Lightening Tips’ spark Online Controversy

Top 10 Homemade Remedies for Naturally Glowing Skin

Beauty & Grooming

Whatever your skin concerns, these DIY skin treatments are the simplest way of getting clearer and radiant skin.

Top 10 Homemade Remedies for Naturally Glowing Skin

Beauty & Grooming

You’ll be sure to dazzle and stand out from even the riot of colour at a typical Desi wedding.

Summer 2018 Beauty Trends for British Asians to Adopt

Health & Fitness

Indian Student Bullied for being Overweight Loses 42 kg

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Music & Dance

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Star Plus Serial Title Songs We’ll Always Love

Music

At the Indian Television Academy Awards in 2010, Tere Liye won Best Title Song

Mika Singh jubilant about Salman Khan and SRK Dancing Together

Jasmin Walia sizzles in her track ‘Sahara’

Jasmin Walia is Fearlessly Hot in her Music Video ‘Sahara’

The beautiful and talented Jasmin Walia is back with a hot new track ‘Sahara’. The pop single mixes Hindi and English and is composed by Zack Knight.

Music

Serena Kern: A Talented, Soulful and Ambitious Singer

Johnny Kalsi and Tom Jones open for Queen's 92nd Birthday Party

Music

Johnny Kalsi plays Dhol for Tom Jones at Queen’s 92nd Birthday Party

Diljit Dosanjh: CON.FI.DEN.TIAL Tour UK 2018

Music

Diljit Dosanjh gets CON.FI.DEN.TIAL on his 2018 UK Tour

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Sport

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Amir Jordan: The Latest Desi Wrestler in WWE

WWE announced the return of the United Kingdom Championship Tournament. Amongst those announced to compete is Pakistani-born British wrestler, Amir Jordan. The second Pakistani to perform in WWE.

South Asian

10 Outstanding Women Cricketers who Bowled Us Over

UK & World

Amber Lounge celebrates 15 Years at Monaco F1 Grand Prix

South Asian

Jinder Mahal looks to Reclaim His Throne at WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcome Baby Alayna

UK & World

"Welcome to the world. Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN"

Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcome Baby Alayna

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik are expecting their First Child!

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Sania captioned the cartoon image with the hashtag, ‘Baby Mirza Malik’

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik expecting their First Baby

UK & World

Amir Khan demolishes Phil Lo Greco within First Minute

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Taboo

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The Tremendous Rise of Amateur Porn in India

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“We find real Indian clips more interesting because they are people like us.”

India’s Missing Women Population: The Factual Reality

Real Stories: Asian Women talk about Mental Health

Studies have shown that British Asian women are two to three times more likely to take their own lives, compared to British White women. Yet, Asians are still reluctant to break the stigma surrounding mental health.

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