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Noor Ali: the woman who changed the way Britain shops

Long before “world foods” became a staple of Britain’s supermarket aisles, Noor Ali had already seen what the big retailers were missing. Where others saw...

Moon wars begin early – But British Muslims largely unite for Eid on 20 March

The annual “moon wars” began before Ramadan had even settled this year, as Muslims across the UK started fasting on different days, some on...

International Women’s Day: The British Asian women who broke barriers first

As the world marks the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day on 8 March, attention turns to the women who reshaped society by daring...

Love, trust, respect: Sonny & Shaheen’s 40 years of partnership

When Sonny Ali speaks about his wife, the word that lands again and again is anchor. “She’s not just my wife she’s my best...

Communities on edge: Communities call for unity as hate crimes targeting religion and race are on the rise

Faith and community leaders have issued a stark warning about the growing tide of hatred and division across the UK, following a spate of...

Family Legacy revived in Bradford’s supermarket scene

A family business restructure is paving the way for a bold new era in Bradford’s multicultural supermarket landscape. At the heart of this story...

“An off-ramp from alcohol”: Balal Ahmed on faith, family and building an inclusive alternative to gin

When Balal Ahmed talks about why he launched an alcohol-free gin, the story doesn’t begin in a laboratory or a boardroom. It begins in...

A new era dawns for Bombay Stores

Since 1957, Bombay Stores has been more than a shop, it’s been a landmark. As the UK’s first South Asian department store, it has...

Noor Inayat Khan’s message of peace resonates in heart of London

Even as the Unite the Kingdom rally descended into violent clashes with its divisive messaging, there was a quiet corner of London that commemorated...

Sathnam Sanghera chronicles Journeys of Empire to capture ‘massive’ British history

A rebellious pirate queen who sailed the seas on her perilous adventures, the tragic true story of Pocahontas and Mahatma Gandhi's extraordinary Salt March...

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