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Watched the Royal Wedding?
by st editor, Friday 29th April 2011
Quite a few did, in-fact about 2 billion television viewers around the world watched the Royal Wedding of “Kate & Wills” on TV and the net; quite a show. With more than 5000 Street Parties – over 800 in London alone and in towns an cities…
This article is in category: Culture
Tags: Events,Kate,palace,royal,Wedding,Westminster,Will
Read this articleAmana Launch: Pictures of the Day
by st editor, Thursday 21st April 2011
We were at the Amana launch helping out with the Audio-Visual support, looking after projection and setting up the P.A. We were filming for a short documentary/sizzle-reel and have grabbed some images of the event from the video footage. While not as sharp as real photographs…
This article is in category: Gallery
Tags: amana,anchor,Charity,Community,Events,Gallery,Oldham,Photos,Pictures,Westwood,Young People
Read this articleAmana Foundation Launches – Ambia’s Personal Perspective
by st contributor, Wednesday 20th April 2011
Reflections on the Amana Foundation’s big launch event at the Anchor Mill on April 19 There was always some small part of my mind that wanted me to get into charity work. But like any other teenager I was drawn to exciting colours and other mundane…
This article is in category: Community
Tags: amana foundation,ambia khatun,Charity,Events,good work,launch,masabwir khan,Oldham,Westwood
Read this articleWalking,Cycling & Well Being in Heaton Park with the Bangladesh Cycle Tour Team
by st editor, Monday 18th April 2011
We recently caught-up with the organisers of last year’s Cycle-Trek to Sylhet, Bangladesh in Heaton Park, Manchester. (Article with Video) When we say “caught -up” actually, we waited for them to stop! Phil Buckley the tour’s coach had just cycled the 7 miles from Shaw…
This article is in category: Health
Tags: cycling,Health,Heaton Park,Lifestyle,Muz Khan,Phil Buckley,Sport,Sylhet,video
Read this articlePohela Boishakh 2011 Nôbobôrsho BANGLA NEW YEAR!
by st editor, Thursday 14th April 2011
It’s Bengali new year 2011 in Bangladesh followed tomorrow by new year in India, West Bengal and Assam. As always the Sylhet Times Digital wishes you all a peaceful, prosperous and generally fantastic Nôbobôrsho. (article with video ) In Bangladesh it’s a public holiday with celebrations all…
This article is in category: Culture, Events
Tags: bengali new year,Dhaka,London,Manchester,manchester university,Nôbobôrsho,Pohela Boishakh,video
Read this articleThe Channel-S Awards 2011: The Winners
by st contributor, Thursday 7th April 2011
The Channel S Awards 2011 celebrate the achievements and contributions to culture, community and society. This year there are Fifteen Awards are now open covering three themes alongside six flagship awards that recognise the inspiring excellence of individuals’ and organisation’s contributions to society: Contribution to the Culture,…
This article is in category: Events
Tags: 2011,Achievement,Awards,Brick Lane Circle,Business,Channel S,China Chowdhury,Community,Education,Enam Ali,Fakruddin Ahmed,Farhana Yasmin Polly,Faruk Miah,Keith Best,Maria Al-Faradi,recognition,Saida Khan,Sir Fazle Hasan Abed,society,Success,United Airways,Zakir Khan
Read this articleIndia Takes Cricket World Cup
by st editor, Sunday 3rd April 2011
The 2011 Cricket World Cup ended with big win for India. A team that had played well throughout the tournament triumphed beating a well matched Sri Lanka. The Indian team won impressively by 6 wickets with 10 balls to spare. Legendary batsman Sachun Tendekar proclaimed it…