rupee

Selima Ahmad speaking at the event; Rupi Nandra, International Trade Team IPTU, Jonathan Webber, head of international trade Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Selima Ahmad, President Of Bangladesh Women's Chamber Of Commerce, Sophie Boescke, Lyon Chamber Of Commerce, Shanker Pandeya, head of Nepalese development.

Rupi Sandhu passed up two of the best chances after crosses by Dhillon and Shind Bachu, but he came good with a second-half double.

figure By RUPI MANGAT The grand massif dominates the western skyline around Kitale town.

More and more firms are building trade links with the sub-continent, however according to Rupi Nandra, manager of the India Pakistan Trade Unit (IPTU), part of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, some are put off by the potential risks and complexities that can be involved.

Sikh Union 2nds crushed Walsall 4-1 in their top-of-the-table duel, Gin Bansal (2) and Rupi Sandhu giving them a three-goal cushion at the break.

figure By RUPI MANGAT It's been an exciting night camping at Saiwa Swamp National Park sandwiched between Mount Elgon and Cherangani Hills.

Rupi Nandra, IPTU manager at the chamber, said: "India is one of the fastest developing economies in the world, and there are a number of opportunities for West Midlands companies to explore in this market.

Rupi Sandhu turned the tide with two cracking goals and Amreek Bansal made sure when the Coventry launched a second- half counter-attack.

figure By RUPI MANGAT We're at Barnley's farm near Saiwa Swamp, which is famous for its rare herd of sitatunga antelope, when we learn that the road from Kitale to Kapenguria and beyond is now as smooth as silk.

John Cornbill, Frank Treppe, Saxony, Jonathan Webber, head of international trade, Rupi Nandro, Dr Ted Hiscock, Marko Friedemann, Saxony' Graham Ashmore, David Draycott, Nura Yeanan, deputy of high commission, Zahoor Ahmed' Dr Ted Hiscock and Lee Benson, No 9 The Gallery' Guy Sweeney, Norma Lewis and John Purser

The arrival of the Royal Shakespeare Company next week means a major boost for the amateur People's Theatre, as Rupi Gohler reports.