http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/ Top stories for Your Letters http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1041196_disgusted_at_straw_visit For the first time I felt had to write in concerning Jack Straw's visit to Rochdale and the spin that went along with it. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1041196_disgusted_at_straw_visit Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1040756_holland__serious_about_community_cohesion Fitna, a film directed by a Dutch Parliamentarian, Geert Wilders, and to be released shortly has openly called for the Quran to be banned and likens the Quran to Adolf Hitler’s book Mein Kampf. All this is done in the name of "freedom of expression". http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1040756_holland__serious_about_community_cohesion Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1040283_citizenship_proposals_will_not_resolve_young_peoples_apathy_nor_solve_their_problems__ The Ramadhan Foundation is concerned that Lord Goldsmith’s proposals on citizenship will not help young people engage in communities and help resolve their many problems. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1040283_citizenship_proposals_will_not_resolve_young_peoples_apathy_nor_solve_their_problems__ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1039171__israel_is_once_again_engaged_in_war_crimes_in_gaza_world_is_silent The Ramadhan Foundation totally condemns the Israeli aggression and oppression being carried out in Gaza, with over 70 people dead, many children and innocent people there is a quiet silence from the international community which is deeply flawed and worrying. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1039171__israel_is_once_again_engaged_in_war_crimes_in_gaza_world_is_silent Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1037194_no_votes_for_ahmadiyya_muslims I write in relation to the elections which took place in Pakistan yesterday.  Senior members of the Pakistani Government claimed they were conducted freely and fairly but in fact this is a myth. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1037194_no_votes_for_ahmadiyya_muslims Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1033851_moderate_values_are_being_challenged It is concerning for Muslims who have lived through generations in Britain, that their moderate values are being challenged, by society and government, despite it would seem against the culture of resistance these generations have evolved against the far-right. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1033851_moderate_values_are_being_challenged Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1028784_ramadhan_foundation_wishes_everyone_eid_mubarak The Ramadhan Foundation wishes all those people around the world the very best wishes and congratulations at the occasion of Eid ul Adha. In these troubling times we take comfort from our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) sacrifices and prayers. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1028784_ramadhan_foundation_wishes_everyone_eid_mubarak Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1022867_we_need_action_to_end_child_obesity Tackling child obesity is one of the biggest challenges facing all politicians. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1022867_we_need_action_to_end_child_obesity Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1019426_bus_racist_who_made_me_so_very_ashamed I am a woman aged 56. While travelling on the 347 bus from Ashton to Denton a white man and woman got on, aged approximately 18. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1019426_bus_racist_who_made_me_so_very_ashamed Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1016371_lets_look_positively_to_a_great_future I WAS absolutely delighted to attend the inaugural Town Centre Business Awards at China City last week. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1016371_lets_look_positively_to_a_great_future Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1016343_demolition_centrally_imposed_on_councils THE demolition and forcible seizing of thousands of family homes, rather than innovative renovation schemes, is being driven by Whitehall to meet government targets set for pathfinder areas and councils. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1016343_demolition_centrally_imposed_on_councils Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015545_care_cuts_dressed_up_as_modernisation IT’S no way to run a council, it’s no way to treat council workers and it’s certainly no way to treat some of our most vulnerable and elderly residents. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015545_care_cuts_dressed_up_as_modernisation Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015374_british_troops_leave_basra British troops have been withdrawn from their last base in Basra City. They left under fire - the Basra Palace base has been the target for continuous attack. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015374_british_troops_leave_basra Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015294_irresponsible__indian_media As a sagacious citizen of  democratic India, time and again,  I have drawn the attention of Indian TV news channels and media, in general, to act in a  highly responsible manner  because media is a very powerful medium, especially the satellite TV channels . http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015294_irresponsible__indian_media Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015/1015015_removing_patient_is_very_last_resort.html WHILE we understand the frustrations that other patients and doctors in Tameside and Glossop feel when some people persistently fail to turn up for GP appointments, we think it is important that practices find out why this is happening before taking precipitant action. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1015/1015015_removing_patient_is_very_last_resort.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1014/1014822_mep_slams_palestinian_football_ban.html A North West Euro-MP has criticised a ban on the Palestinian Under-19 football team who were due to play in Blackburn next week. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1014/1014822_mep_slams_palestinian_football_ban.html Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1014/1014303_time_to_put_our_youngsters_centre_stage.html I AM delighted with the Labour government’s announcement that it’s investing huge amounts of money in youth activities. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/1014/1014303_time_to_put_our_youngsters_centre_stage.html Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531721_please_help_south_asia_flood_victims.html I am appealing to your readers to join me in supporting Help the Aged in their emergency appeal for the victims of the South Asia Floods. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531721_please_help_south_asia_flood_victims.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531714_id_card_costs_soar.html A year and a half after steamrollering the Identity Cards Act through Parliament, and having already spent over £72 million of taxpayers' money*, the government has announced the beginning of its procurement process for the National Identity Scheme. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531714_id_card_costs_soar.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531715_peace_campers_evicted_from_parliament_square.html The Greater London Authority have erected a 'security' fence around Parliament Square and evicted peace campaigners who were there in support of Brian Haw and his five-year long protest against the wars and occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/531/531715_peace_campers_evicted_from_parliament_square.html Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530962_fund_the_child_not_the_daycare.html The Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms that a child has the right to be raised in the culture, language and religion of the parents, http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530962_fund_the_child_not_the_daycare.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530809_speak_out_now_over_schools_cuts.html I have worked for Manchester in schools in Hulme, Moss Side, and now Chorlton for nearly twenty years. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530809_speak_out_now_over_schools_cuts.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530808_tories_praised_for_community_move.html Let me firstly say just how saddened I was with the scenes witnessed at Glasgow Airport . I totally condemn these attacks. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/530/530808_tories_praised_for_community_move.html Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/529/529698_no_democracy_here.html I was deeply saddened to hear the judgement of the High Court to support the closure of the most needed Rochdale Infirmary. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/529/529698_no_democracy_here.html Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/527/527154_we_can_laugh_at_ourselves.html It was great to read about the Muslim comedy show coming to Manchester (Asian New p3 April, 2007). http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/527/527154_we_can_laugh_at_ourselves.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/527/527153_just_what_kind_of_honour_leaves_a_child_unprotected.html I refer to your heritage story about how fears of undermining family 'honour' are preventing Asians from reporting child abuse to the authorities. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/527/527153_just_what_kind_of_honour_leaves_a_child_unprotected.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525687_were_the_shere_khan_raids_and_overreaction.html MY HEART goes out to Nighat Awan of the Shere Khan company. This woman is an inspiration overcoming two life-threatening illnesses and helping to build a business empire. Now the taint of illegal immigration hangs over her. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525687_were_the_shere_khan_raids_and_overreaction.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525686_more_gay_stories_please.html I along with the 20 per cent homosexual south Asian population would like to read more articles, stories regarding the gay and lesbians coming out. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525686_more_gay_stories_please.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525685_celebrate_those_gypsy_origins.html Whilst working with gypsies in 2006 I was working with a group of English Literature students from Manchester University who were carrying out research into the language of gypsies. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/525/525685_celebrate_those_gypsy_origins.html Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/522/522847_shame_on_them_.html Blair is shamed by the horrible and degrading way his victim Saddam Hussein went to his death. The only good thing about the upsetting film was the courageous way Saddam met his end. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/522/522847_shame_on_them_.html Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/522/522846_a_great_leader_and_a_true_muslim_.html I am very proud of Saddam Hussein who showed no fear of death as a true Muslim should. He was a great leader until he got used by the USA and Britain to get rid of the Communists and fight Iran and then was ditched by them. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/community/letters/s/522/522846_a_great_leader_and_a_true_muslim_.html Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:00:00 -0000