Asian Programmes Unit spared the chop
22nd October, 2007The BBC Asian Programmes Unit was on the verge of being closed down by senior executives, AIM magazine can today reveal. However, its funding has now been secured at least until next year. After that, who know?
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BBC2 uncovers India's missing girls
19th October, 2007Every year tens of thousands of baby girls are killed in India, simply because of their gender. A BBC 2 programme on Monday will go behind India's scandal of millions of 'missing' girls, uncovering many instances of families murdering their own girls.
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ITV shows how Asians are breaking into sports
17th October, 2007A three part series on ITV Central shows how British Asians are breaking into national sports and overcoming the glass ceiling. Reporter J. Singh-Sohal gives an over-view.
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BBC launches new 'diverse voices' directory
1st October, 2007In an effort to expand the pool of commentators and contributors to BBC programmes, its diversity department has launched a new directory aimed at producers. It will give them a bigger contacts list.
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Royals pulls out of Brick Lane premiere over protest worries
25th September, 2007Worries that the film may be hit by protests from some Bangladeshis, Prince Charles has pulled out of the Royal Gala premiere for Brick Lane, the film based on Monica Ali's book. His decision was slammed by others.
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Shilpa Shetty sues former British "agent"
20th August, 2007Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has filed a legal case in India against British talent agency director Jazz Barton, the woman widely seen as her agent during the Celebrity Big Brother appearance, for making "ridiculous" demands.
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The ugly side of "progress"
17th August, 2007Coverage of India and Pakistan's independence has been relentless for the past few weeks. But are we hearing the same tired old cliches, or something new about the reality of what people in those countries face? Sabina Ahmed asks.
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Sony expands its Asian offering
10th August, 2007Sony Entertainment Television has added more channels to its bundle aimed at British Asian consumers on Sky, bringing in the Pakistani broadcaster ARY Digital and Indian news channel Aaj Tak.
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Should Channel 4 let 'terrorists' speak?
9th August, 2007Should we be talking and listening to the perpetrators of violence? Or do we ignore them and attack them? On Monday Channel 4 attracted controversy by featuring a self-styled 'terrorist'. Sabina Ahmed asks if it was the right thing to do.
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Open invitation to filmmakers
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Learn how to make current affairs films
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Calling young talented film-makers
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Sanjeev Bhaskar fails to do justice in India
6th August, 2007Last week BBC 2 a documentary with Sanjeev Bhaskar in India. But could the Hounslow born-and-bred actor do justice to a country he is foreign to? Writer Maithreyi Nandakumar winced while watching, and explains why.
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Faria Alam and Juggy D to appear in gangster flick
5th August, 2007It looks like the British Asian version of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Will it be as good? An upcoming film features cameo roles by tabloid favourite Faria Alam and Bhangra singer Juggy D along with other familiar names.
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Islam Channel fined £30k by Ofcom over conduct
31st July, 2007The London based broadcaster Islam Channel has been fined £30,000 by the media regulator Ofcom for "serious breaches" of its code of conduct, principally over two presenters: Yvonne Ridley and Abdurahman Jafar.
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Interview: Raji James on his new film and on-screen sex
30th July, 2007Raji James has always played geeky supporting roles in his film and television roles. Now cast in an intriguing lead role, he tells AIM magazine about his upcoming film and on-screen romance with Sofia Hayat.
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Two new characters join Eastenders Asian family
30th July, 2007Two new members are joining the Asian family in the BBC soap Eastenders from later this year, it has been revealed. Nitin Ganatra and Himesh Patel join Nina Wadia who plays businesswoman Zainab Mahmood.
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Sterling wins Shilpa Shetty account as troubles brew over her career
25th July, 2007As rumours swirl over alleged financial problems, affairs and publicity problems, Sterling Media have announced they will represent Shilpa Shetty in Britain. The actress issued a statement this week dismissing newspaper claims.
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The Asian actors and filmmakers of tomorrow
24th July, 2007The film industry bible Screen International magazine has published its annual list of upcoming stars of tomorrow, comprising of actors, writers and directors. AIM magazine looks at their profiles.
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Nav Raman "forced out" from Channel 4
20th July, 2007Senior Channel 4 executive Nav Raman left Channel 4 this week. While the broadcaster says she resigned from her role as commissioner, insiders say she was "forced out".
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Equal opportunities - But equal for who?
10th July, 2007Do companies who increasingly look to employ Asians in newsrooms and their companies really understand 'diversity'? As a recent graduate, Halima Khatun recounts her experiences and suggests they are getting it wrong in many ways.
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How the Empire's children changed Britain
1st July, 2007A television series from next week will trace the family history of British black and Asian personalities and look at how the Empire has impacted modern Britain. A new tool to help people discover their own history is also launched.
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Report: BBC and Channel failing Asian viewers
25th June, 2007Broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4 are not doing enough to attract British Asian viewers, a damning report by media regulator Ofcom found last week. Eastenders turned out to be their favourite programme.
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British Asians: how television, mobile phones and demographics interact
25th June, 2007An Ofcom report last week not only found the most popular programmes watched by British Asians, but also their mobile phone habits, usage of new technology and age differences.
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Nadene Ghouri: the award-winning journalist and life in Afghanistan
11th June, 2007On eve of being nominated for Journalist of the Year, presenter Nadene Ghouri talks to AIM magazine about reporting from Afghanistan, working in Asian media and her experiences in reporting from around the world.
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Channel 4 has let us down
6th June, 2007Channel 4's reaction to the CBB / Shilpa Shetty furore wasn't just a result of being caught by surprise. It was as much to do with the make-up and internal culture at the broadcaster, says editor Sunny Hundal. And it needs to change.
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Controversial Shariah TV returns with revamp
4th June, 2007The Channel 4 series Shariah TV returns to television this week with a revamped format and focus. The programme has attracted controversy in the past with accusations of leading Muslims "astray".
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Channel 4 lied over Big Brother race row
25th May, 2007In an precedented move, Channel 4 has been severly criticised by Ofcom for the way it handled the Big Brother row earlier this year. The report, published yesterday, illustrated that Channel 4 managment deliberately concealed footage from the public.
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Big Brother: the missing footage
25th May, 2007Two segments from January's Celebrity Big Brother were not broadcast by Channel 4: a game of 'limerick' played by contestants where they refer to Shilpa Shetty; and when Jo O'Leary is given a warning. Here we publish the transcripts.
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Big Brother controversy timeline
25th May, 2007From the launch of the Celebrity Big Brother series to the release of the report yesterday: here is a timeline of events that took place.
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