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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

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

Omar Mohammed Khan who kept his sexuality a secret has been jailed for raping men after meeting them via the gay app, Grindr. Khan is also a known member of the ‘Asian gangster underworld’ in Scotland.

UK & World

Funniest Desi Reactions to the Royal Wedding

UK & World

British Pakistani Brothers held for ‘Honour Killing’ of Step-Sister

"it must have been obvious to you that your customer was almost paralytically drunk"

UK & World

Sana Cheema: Yet Another Victim of Honour-Killing?

Life

If Meghan Markle was Going to Have a Desi Wedding

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Lush Bridal Salwar Suits for Your Wedding Party

Style & Glamour

Eastern chic meets a modern cut in this glamorous salwar suit

Sonam Kapoor is a Sunset Princess at Cannes 2018

Mahira Khan makes a Dazzling Debut at Cannes 2018

A stunning Mahira Khan opted for movie star elegance at Cannes 2018. The Pakistani star made her red carpet debut in a figure-hugging black Alberta Ferretti gown.

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

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brings Beauty and Drama to Cannes 2018

Style & Glamour

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan a Butterfly Beauty at Cannes 2018

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6 Powerful Women Making Bollywood History Off-Screen

Who are the star makers? DESIblitz recognises the work of 6 powerful women who have contributed to Bollywood by working behind the scenes.

Film

Top 5 Bengali Movies starring Dev Adhikari

Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra attends The Royal Wedding in Elegant Style

Television

5 Things We Loved About Quantico with Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood

"I don't want to use the term 'depression' loosely, because it's a serious illness"

Bollywood Celebrity Depression: What are the Causes?

Film

“I am so thankful and have such gratitude for the Punjabi diaspora"

BritAsia TV Punjabi Film Awards 2018: Winners & Highlights

Television

Quantico: Priyanka Chopra’s US TV Series gets Axed

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Papadoms restaurant Not Opening after £500,000 Investment

Bradford city centre was to see the opening of a new Indian restaurant with a Punjabi Dhabba theme, called Papadoms. However, despite an investment of £500,000, the project has failed.

Recipes

Delicious Desi Style Pizza Recipes to Eat

Recipes

7 Popcorn Recipes that are Easy to Make

10 Different Types of Roti you Must Make and Try

Makki di Roti is a typical north Indian cuisine

Recipes

5 Desi Baked Beans Recipes to Make Really Easily

Zafran and mutton found in the restaurant

Food & Drink

Indian Restaurant’s ‘Lamb’ Kebabs found to be Mutton

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Health & Beauty

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Raising Awareness of South Asian Mental Health Issues

Mental health can be a difficult issue for anyone in the South Asian community to talk about. The project ‘I Am Not (what is) Broken’ aims to uncover mental health experiences from across the diaspora through written and visual storytelling.

Beauty & Grooming

Fashion Fair: Makeup for South Asian Skin Tones

Beauty & Grooming

Huda Beauty ‘Vagina Lightening Tips’ spark Online Controversy

Beauty & Grooming

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

Relationships & Sex

What will the Future of Sex be like in 2050?

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Music & Dance

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Mika Singh jubilant about Salman Khan and SRK Dancing Together

Music

"Both of them were dancing on stage for almost an hour"

Jasmin Walia sizzles in her track ‘Sahara’

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

Serena Kern: A Talented, Soulful and Ambitious Singer

South Indian singing talent Serena Kern uses music as a way of expressing herself. In a special interview with DESIblitz, the soulful singer tells us more about her creativity and musical aspirations.

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

Dance

World Bhangra Day 2018: Celebrating Punjabi Music and Dance Globally

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10 Top Women Cricketers who Bowled Us Over

10 Outstanding Women Cricketers who Bowled Us Over

DESIblitz recognises 10 talented Asian women cricketers. They have stunned the world with their outstanding performances, proving they are just as good as their male counterparts.

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

UK & World

Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom welcome Baby Alayna

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik are expecting their First Child!

South Asian

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

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik expecting their First Baby

UK & World

The boxing match was incredibly over in just over 40 seconds.

Amir Khan demolishes Phil Lo Greco within First Minute

South Asian

India wins 26 Gold Medals at Commonwealth Games 2018

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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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The Secret is Out, Indian Women enjoy Masturbation

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What does the Asifa Case say about Child Sexual Abuse in India?

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10 First Night Stories of an Arranged Marriage

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OnePlus 6: High-End Smartphone for Half the iPhone Price

With the OnePlus 6, the company has officially shed its image of a budget smartphone manufacturer. DESIblitz brings you all the important announcements from the launch and why the OnePlus’ latest model may just be 2018’s best buy.

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