As India proved her space prowess, some took to social media to complain about UK aid to India, they then revelled in the ire it caused among Indians. You see, the trick is not to be irked. Here is my response – a very British response.
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9th Feb 2026 | Updated at 06:36pm 9th Feb 2026
Alpesh Patel’s Political Sketchbook: The UK India Tech Exchange
- 13 Mar 2024
On the panel as Dealmaker in the Department for Business and Trade, in the Indian High Commission and FICCI event, I am looking for in the Global Entrepreneur Programme scale up companies whose founders would be suitable for the UK Innovator...
Alpesh Patel’s Political Sketchbook: This Is India’s Sparta – Karamsad
- 14 Feb 2024
Independent minded and giving strength to the rest of the nation is what the Spartans were known for.
PM Sunak was in California last week – the home to Silicon Valley. He wants the UK to be an AI leader. In the heart of London, amidst the historic buildings and the ever-bustling streets, a quiet revolution is taking place. It's not one of protests...
- 16 Aug 2023
As the sun rises on August 15th, India celebrates another year of its hard-won independence, a testament to its resilience and the indomitable spirit of its people. The story of India's freedom struggle is not just a tale of a nation breaking...
- 09 Aug 2023
As the former PM of Pakistan faces jail on the eve of the nations Independence celebrations, In the annals of history, few events have been as consequential as the partition of British India into the two sovereign states of India and Pakistan...
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Ends the famous poem. I recently as President of the India League and Chairman of City Hindu’s network co-hosted an event in Parliament about succeeding in business. Summer is a time...
- 26 Jul 2023
Today, I write to you with a message that is profound yet unequivocal, one that I hope resonates in every corner of our global community. Recently, I had...
- 19 Jul 2023
In the grand tapestry of global finance, a vibrant thread has emerged, weaving a tale of empowerment, resilience, and sheer brilliance. It's the tale of India, a burgeoning economic powerhouse, and the formidable women who are steering its course.
- 13 Jul 2023
As we approach the anniversary of the first atomic explosion on July 16th, a momentous event that forever altered the course of human history, we are also greeted with the release of the movie 'Oppenheimer'. This convergence of past and present,...
- 05 Jul 2023
As the 5th iteration of the India Global Forum's (IGF) flagship event, India Week 2023 has once again reminded us of the importance of the longstanding partnership between the UK and India1. An event of such magnitude is not just a platform...
- 28 Jun 2023
Last Friday, on a panel in Parliament, alongside an Indian diplomat, I congratulated them on their PM’s outstanding speech to the US Congress. Then I promptly turned to a UK Parliamentarian and joked someone’s muscling in on the UK-US Special...
