Topic: London
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The Hyphenated interview: Dr Shabna Begum on the changing face of Brick Lane
The author fears gentrification of the east London neighbourhood threatens its heritage as a welcoming home for migrant groups
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The unstoppable rise of the halal breakfast
From Mediterranean delicacies to halal takes on the classic English fry-up, Muslim-owned cafes across London are changing the way we start our days
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Rabiah Hussain Q&A: ‘I wanted to look at the emotional impact of language’
The writer talks about her new Royal Court play, and how growing up with British bhangra and qawwali influenced her work
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Hyphenated: Episode 16
This week, our panellists discuss the debanking of British Muslims and the controversial expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone. Plus, Dr Shabna Begum on the gentrification of Brick Lane.
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Saima Duhare Q&A: ‘I want to conquer every Muslim kitchen in the UK’
The halal recipe box entrepreneur talks about her mission to change the way we eat
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Hyphenated: Episode 14
This week, what has led to the surge of racist abuse targeting London Mayor Sadiq Khan? Plus, author Dr Rakib Ehsan on growing up in Luton and what the UK left gets wrong about minorities
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Islam-led sex educators are helping Muslim women ‘lean into pleasure’
For some Muslim women, feelings of fear and shame around physical intimacy are at the heart of medical conditions such as vaginismus
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The spiritual life of plants
A new book and exhibition at Kew Gardens explore the role played in the Qur’an by trees, fruits, flowers and herbs
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An evening of theatre to bowl you over
The play Duck takes audiences back to a tumultuous time for UK Muslims, seen through the eyes of a teenage cricket star
