There are more individuals in slavery today than there were at the height of the transatlantic slave trade, writes international journalist Jeralita Costa. The supply chain for the goods that we use and the … Read more
Pukaar Magazine’s international reporter Andrea Waind looks at the struggle faced by women and girls on the other side of the world, who fight a battle every day just to get access to … Read more
by Sharna Ridge A Leicester beauty therapist has been crowned Miss India Worldwide after wowing judges with her beautiful Bollywood dancing, despite being unable to hear music. Nehal Bhogaita, 24, from Abbey Lane, … Read more
After writing Helping the Homeless for Pukaar Magazine, feature writer Sally Jack spent the night of April 12 sleeping out for Not the Big Snooze 2013, an event organised by Leicester charity Action … Read more
by Dan Jordan Age certification: 15 Writer: JH Wyman Director: Niels Arden Oplev Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller Starring: Colin Farrel, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard, Dominic Cooper Stars ** 1/2 The brute simplicity of … Read more
by Benazir Anwar Age certification: 12A Written by: Drew Pearce, Shane Black Directed by: Shane Black Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley, Don Cheadle Genre: Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller Rating: **** The … Read more
Our sports reporter John Sinclair talks to Gaynor Nash about her career in Hockey and her involvement in finding the Olympic medallists of the future. After being one of the popular Games Makers … Read more
Pukaar Magazine’s Meera Majithia heads to Grace Road to chat with Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s one-day captain, Josh Cobb. I caught up with Josh just days after his return from Bangladesh, where he … Read more
Named as ‘one of the top ten cities in the world to visit in 2013′ by leading travel guide Lonely Planet, Derry has also been awarded the prestigious title of UK City go Culture 2013. … Read more
If you’re planning a trip this year why not stay local and discover some of the hidden gems on your very own doorstep? Go back in time and witness a breathtakingly beautiful city … Read more
BBC Radio Leicester’s editor Jane Hill talks about staying ahead in the media and reveals hidden talents in stand up comedy and novel writing. After undertaking a degree in English at UCL and … Read more
Feature writer Sally Jack investigates the issue of homelessness in Leicester and visits some of the projects in the city, which aim to help those without a home get the help and support … Read more
by Sarita Rai Innovative fashion designs by two creative fashion students will be revealed on the London Fashion Week catwalk later this month. Flatmates Aysha Simpson and Kimberley Phillips are both studying BA … Read more
Christmas and New Year celebrations have come and gone and the start of 2013 is the perfect time to set new goals and discover a whole new you! Pukaar Magazine’s fashion reporter looks … Read more
The managing director of John Lewis Leicester Cliff Vanstone explains why the store is continuing to do well despite the economic downturn. In recent times a number of high street stores have sadly … Read more
Ever wondered what publicists actually do? Leicester-based entrepreneur, Nisha Sahdev, who set up her own PR agency five years ago, uncovers the myths of the industry and tells us it’s not all about … Read more