I am obsessed with dating shows. There’s something about watching random strangers on TV meeting for the first time, seeing how they vibe and predicting their future together that leaves me feeling extremely satisfied and also like I’m some sort of single relationship expert who has loads of knowledge (but chooses not to use it […]
Read moreChai & Chintal’s Spiced Biscuits
As we all know it’s been a crazy time recently with Covid19 where some of us have so much spare time that we’re not use to. This is the perfect opportunity to do what you love or even pick up a new interest or skill. I have always been a big baking enthusiast and also […]
Read moreTea India Product Review
We Love Chai! Whether it’s Netflix & Chai, catching up over a cuppa or just relaxing & Chai! The older we get, the more we appreciate the amazing comfort of Chai and it’s history within our culture. We’re also loving that a lot of people are getting into the power of Chai and delicious spice […]
Read moreCharity begins at home
To give or not to give ? That is the question. I know we all have our own story to tell of how we got into our charitable roles, here is mine: I think my personal journey with charity began as a young child watching my mother show her charitable nature through her feeding everyone and […]
Read moreMasala Queens: Shining a light on Asian LGBTQ
We came across a statistic the other day that one in four of the UK’s homeless youth are LGBTQ*. Family rejection is heart-breaking and terrifying. The Asian culture isn’t shy about family rejection either, disownment is almost thrown around, as pride and honour thrive within some communities. The Storyline Miss Meena and the Masala Queens. […]
Read moreBring On The Bollywood – Review
Last year Kiran and I (Amani) experienced the art and beauty of live Bollywood. When we received an email earlier this month that ‘Bring On The Bollywood’ was doing a 2017 UK tour, I couldn’t resist. Phizzical in association with the Belgrade Theatre present ‘Bring on the Bollywood’; A East meets West, British romantic comedy […]
Read moreJumprov: UK’s First BAME Improv Theatre Company
An Improv Invite Living in a world of having google at your fingertips, it’s hard to sometimes go and experience something with no preconception of what it will be like… But then we got invited to our very first Improv Show and had no idea what to expect. For those of you who have never experienced an […]
Read moreRadio Queen: Noreen Khan
Focus, Passion and Fabulous Women Do you ever wonder if presenters are as warm as they are in real life compared to how they come across in the media? We as listeners can end up relating and building a connection with the presenter. Enter Noreen Khan: host of one of the most listened to Asian radio shows […]
Read moreMurdered by my Father – Review
Honour killings are an unbelievably tragic topic to most of us. When I say unbelievable, I really mean UNBELIEVABLE. Trying to get my head around how there are people out there, who care so much about family honour, that they would destroy their own family because of it, is unfathomable to me. 12,000 cases of […]
Read moreWipers – Review
Wipers is a play inspired by the real-life story of Khudadad Khan, set in Belgium during the First World War, October 1914. Khudadad Khan was the first South-Asian soldier to be awarded a Victoria Cross for his contribution to the war. Although we never get to meet this character, his presence and story are held […]
Read moreThe Dishonoured – Review
Kali Theatre Company brings ‘The Dishonoured’, a deeply intense thriller exploring politics and corruption in modern day Pakistan.
Read moreBring on the Bollywood Musical – Review
Phizzical in association with the Belgrade Theatre present ‘Bring on the Bollywood’, a sparkling performance that fuses the British and Indian cultures spectacularly. A production full of vibrant colours, witty humour, immaculate dance routines whilst demonstrating the exotic taste of the Bollywood culture and the Indian cinema. Adam Samuel Bal & Rasheeda Ali, Bring on the […]
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