It takes a very special kind of person to become an Olympic gold medallist – a formidable amount of grit and determination, which only a…
It’s a drab Tuesday morning when we catch up with Ady Dayman – the voice of breakfast at BBC Radio Leicester. Yet despite the weather,…
Richard Armitage is without doubt one of the most successful and accomplished actors to come out of Leicestershire. He is probably best known for playing…
Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.” – Seth Godin This March, marks two years since Rob Nixon…
When it comes to leisure, a team of go- getting entrepreneurs are covering all bases and smashing their exciting business goals right here in Leicester.…
This summer, Mike Kapur OBE, celebrates five extraordinary years in the role of Lord Lieutenant – the King’s official representative here in Leicestershire. It’s a…
You may recognise Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock from ‘The Sky at Night’ – a popular and long running astronomy show, which has been airing on the…
Derrick Evans aka ‘Mr Motivator’ is a legendary fitness icon, who burst onto breakfast TV in the early 90s, transfixing viewers with his simple routines,…
Back in May, Eddie Scott became the first person from Leicestershire to win the MasterChef, after wowing the judges with his special brand of culinary…
If you’re looking to eat delicious quality food, in rich, sophisticated surroundings, Chutney Ivy is the place to be. Having sat proudly in the city’s…
Leicester’s Arinder Bhullar, is an award winning designer who’s been dressing brides and Bollywood stars for over 20 years. Her designs are loved and admired…
Leicester Tigers wheelchair rugby player, Nick Cummins, is a Paralympian gold medallist. He was a part of the triumphant Great Britain squad for Tokyo 2021…
“Learning about space teaches us that the sky is no longer the limit” Our editor, Gita Sarasia, spoke to Sarah Cruddas who is a space…
Our editor, Sam Ellison, spoke to ITV Central’s Rajiv Popat about his career in journalism and his life growing up in England as a Ugandan…
In honour of Pukaar Magazine’s 10th year, and for my first edition as Editor, I had the pleasure of interviewing our founder Romail Gulzar about…
Luke Greenbank sits down with Jessica Challoner-Sterland to discuss his incredible achievements, challenges, and what it takes to become a professional swimmer. Growing up in…
It’s been an exciting two year’s so far for the emerging Leicester five-piece band. They’ve signed with iconic Island Records, appeared on Later with Jools…
Last year proved triumphant for the British heptathlete after winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games and just two months later, became the World Under-20 Champion.…
