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The Courier
5 days ago
- Business
- The Courier
Broughty Ferry restaurant opens with new name after hotel firm's legal letter
A new Mediterranean restaurant has opened in the former Gulistan House in Broughty Ferry – but has had to change its name after a legal letter from an Edinburgh hotel firm. Iftikhar Ahmed has transformed the historic building on Queen Street into a new restaurant, which opened its doors for the first time on Friday. He had planned to open the venue under the name Le Monde, meaning 'the world', with his daughter Aaisha Naseer. However, just days before opening, the pair received a letter from London-based law firm Venner Shipley acting on behalf of its client Glendola, to highlight the fact that Le Monde is trademarked. Hospitality company Glendola owns venues including Waxy O'Connor's in Glasgow and the Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh. Iftikhar says he was 'surprised' by the news that the phrase had been trademarked. The 66-year-old said: 'We had everything organised under Le Monde and have had to change it all – it did take us by surprise. 'We received a letter from the company's law firm, and I had my solicitor look at it, and somehow they have managed to trademark 'the world' (translated as Le Monde). 'The restaurant will now be called 1876 Dundee, which is when the building was built. 'We were supposed to advertise heavily last week, but had to stop because I didn't want to be taken to court. 'We have to play by the rules. 'The extra expense of all the new signage has been around £10,000, but it is what it is. 'I certainly didn't want to step on anyone's toes or intend for this to happen, and want to apologise for the confusion it may have caused. 'We all want to move past this and are excited to welcome customers into the restaurant.' The restaurant had a soft launch on Friday night, and Iftikhar says the opening weekend was promising, despite a lack of social media announcements. The businessman previously told The Courier that 1876 Dundee will serve predominantly Mediterranean cuisine and Sunday roasts. He said: 'The menu will consist of a lot of meat, and lots of seafood ranging from lobsters and oysters all the way to salmon steaks, seabass and langoustine. 'We'll also be doing Sunday roasts. The hope is to have something for everyone.' When approached for comment by The Courier, Glendola did not respond. However, law firm Venner Shipley said: 'Our client would prefer no response.'
The Courier
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: Former Gulistan House in Broughty Ferry set to reopen as Mediterranean restaurant
The former Gulistan House in Broughty Ferry is set to reopen as a Mediterranean restaurant. Work is underway to transform the historic building on Queen Street into a new restaurant set to open later this month. The building was home to an Indian restaurant for four decades before it closed suddenly in 2021. It then reopened as Pan-Asian Orchid Restaurant but shut just nine months later, before being put on the market in August. New owner Iftikhar Ahmed plans to bring the premises back to life under the new name Le Monde. The 66-year-old told The Courier: 'The cuisine is predominantly Mediterranean but there will be a lot of British in there as well. 'The menu will consist of a lot of meat, and lots of seafood ranging from lobsters and oysters all the way to salmon steaks, seabass and langoustine. 'We'll also be doing Sunday roasts. The hope is to have something for everyone.' Businessman Iftikhar, who lived in the area before moving to Spain, returned to the UK a few years ago to open restaurants in Wales. Visiting Dundee at the time, he says he was 'tempted' to take on the historic premises when Orchid opened but 'missed the boat by a few months'. However, Iftikhar received a phone call at the end of 2024 asking if he was still interested and 'struck up a deal' to take it on. He added: 'We want to make sure that no one can say it's still the Gulistan, because it was iconic for over 40 years. 'When you walk in, it's going to look completely different. 'The other thing we're going to do is have a display fridge, which customers can also choose from in addition to the menu, which is typically Mediterranean.' Iftikhar says the new restaurant will have a wine menu 'second to none around here' with bottles ranging from £20 to £1,500. The restaurant is to be managed by his daughter Aaisha Naseer, and is expected to open within the next two weeks.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Colin Munro's bold claim of chucking against Pakistan spinner rocks PSL
Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed were involved in a heated confrontation. (Screengrabs) New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro on Wednesday has sparked a heated debate in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). Munro, who is playing for Islamabad United has accused Multan Sultans ' all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed for chucking. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The drama unfolded in the 10th over of the match, when they were cruising to the target of 169 set by the Multan Sultans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed bowled a faster one in the blockhole and Munro somehow managed to dug it out. Just after the delivery, Munro gestured at the Iftikhar that he was chucking. Munro even bent his elbow while mimicking the action. Munro's gesture riled up the bowler Iftikhar Ahmed, who waked straight to one of the umpires to have a word with them. The entire Multan Sultan team also got involved. The umpires managed to diffuse the situation. Despite all this drama, defending champions Islamabad United continued their winning streak with a fifth consecutive win. Islamabad United chased the 169-run target set by Sultans with 17 balls to spare, banking on opening batter Andries Gous' 80 not out inclusive of six fours and five maximums. Gous, who faced 45 balls to register his maiden HBL PSL half-century, lost his opening partner Sahibzada Farhan in the third over after the duo had put on 29 runs in pursuit of the target. No.3 batter Colin Munro walked in all guns blazing as he stitched a fiery 81-run partnership for the second wicket off 48 balls. Who's that IPL player? Munro contributed a 28-ball 45 to the cause hitting five fours and two sixes. After Michael Bracewell removed Munro in 11th over, Mohammad Nawaz (21 off 19b, 1x4, 1x6) and Gous steered their team closer to the target with a 55-run third-wicket stand. Earlier, Multan Sultans elected to bat first after winning the toss and their opening batters Mohammad Rizwan (36 off 37b, 3x4s) and Yasir Khan (29 off 17b, 2x4s, 2x6s) put on a solid 51-run stand off 6.4 overs. After Mohammad Nawaz drew the first blood for United dismissing Yasir, Usman Khan walked in and hit the ground running with a 29-ball half-century. Shadab Khan broke Rizwan and Usman's 65-run stand in 14th over with 116 runs on the board. Shah Rukh Khan: The superstar who turned IPL into a blockbuster Islamabad United bowlers kept a check on the run flow as they gave away only 42 runs in the last five overs dismissing Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed and Sultans' top-scorer Usman (61 off 40b, 4x4s, 4x6s). Kamran Ghulam capped off the Sultans innings with a six and a four in his unbeaten six-ball 10. Brief Scores Multan Sultans: 168 for 5 in 20 overs (Usman Khan 61, Mohammad Rizwan 36, Yasir Khan 29; Mohammad Nawaz 1-13) Islamabad United: 171 for 3 in 17.1 overs (Andries Gous 80 not out, Colin Munro 45, Sahibzada Farhan 22, Mohammad Nawaz 21; Chris Jordan 1-24) Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
WATCH: Colin Munro accuses Iftikhar Ahmed of chucking; Multan Sultans players react angrily
There was high drama in Pakistan Super League match between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United when New Zealand cricketer Colin Munro accused right-arm off break bowler Iftikhar Ahmed of chucking the ball. The incident happened in the 10th over of the Islamabad United innings when they were chasing the target of 169 set by the Multan Sultans. Iftikhar Ahmed tried to aim a fast ball for Munro's toes, which the New Zealand batter managed to keep out by bringing his bat down in time. But after the delivery, Munro repeatedly gestured at the bowler that he was chucking. Munro bent his elbow while mimicking the action of delivering a ball. This riled up Iftikhar Ahmed, who waked straight to one of the umpires to have a word with them. The umpires seemed to be trying to placate him. Meanwhile Iftikhar Ahmed's teammates took umbrage to Munro and his gesture. Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Rizwan also got involved was seen confronting Munro in a clip posted by PSL's official handles on social media. iftikhar vs munro 😳 — IF7 (@IF7____) April 23, 2025 At this point, Munro was batting on 4o runs from 23 balls while Islamabad were 103/1. Meanwhile, the umpires diffused the situation and asked both sets of players to get on with the game. Despite the drama, Islamabad United managed to defeat Multan Sultans by seven wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Munro scored 45 off 28 before Iftikhar Ahmed caught him. Iftikhar, meanwhile, gave away 20 runs off this two overs in the night. After the match, Rizwan spoke about the game. 'We were 15-20 short, the ball was gripping a touch and the second innings it was completely different. We felt 180-plus was a safe score. The way they executed in the death was good because of the experience, and we haven't executed our plans well. There will always be pressure when you lose and hopefully we will improve going forward. The year we became champions, this is the same trend that happened, like losing first 3, winning the 4th and then losing the 5th. Hopefully we can turn things around,' he said at the post-match presentation.
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Scottish delegation explores Taxila's cultural heritage
A Scottish delegation comprising musicians and art experts, accompanied by faculty members from Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), visits Taxila to experience its rich cultural and archaeological heritage. The visit was part of an ongoing cultural exchange between the two countries. PHOTO: EXPRESS A delegation comprising musicians and art experts from Scotland, accompanied by faculty members from Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), visited the historic city of Taxila to explore its unparalleled cultural and archaeological heritage. The delegation was warmly received by Riaz Ahmed and Iftikhar Ahmed from the Gandhara Resource Center Pakistan. A curated tour was organised, beginning with the Taxila Museum, where guests engaged with the remarkable relics of the Gandharan civilisation, widely regarded as one of the world's most influential Buddhist cultural legacies. The visit continued to the ancient site of Mohra Muradu, where the group explored the monastery ruins. As light rain graced the site, the serene and spiritual ambience deepened the group's appreciation for the sacredness of the location and its historical significance. The programme concluded with a traditional lunch hosted at the residence of Riaz Ahmed, providing a space for cultural dialogue, hospitality, and deeper engagement between local and international participants. This visit served as a meaningful step toward promoting cross-cultural understanding, academic collaboration, and heritage preservation.
