In the past few years, I have been engaged in many discussions with our grassroots, as well as many leading lights from our community. The common theme emerging, what will the UK look like in a few decades? And will it be in a fit state for...
The irresponsibility in this day and age, to exploit religious differences where none exist is both negligent and dangerous. ITV have done this by putting young Hindu adolescents in harm’s way. The idea that a TV channel would inflame any part of the world, particularly Britain, for selling TV viewers should be criminal offence – wait, it is – incitement to hatred.
Former Ministers, and especially Prime Ministers should never ever be allowed to work for foreign agents. Pure and simple. Otherwise they damage British interests.
Anima Gupta Aggarwal is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and active leader in multiple charities and NGOs. She has twenty-five years of experience working across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands...
Shalini Bhargava was born in India and was raised and educated in Delhi. She completed her BA(Hons) in English Literature from University of Delhi and soon after graduating was married to come to the U.K. In the UK, Shalini as a single parent...
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
It is often hard for we Asians to articulate it when we suffer from depression or low self-esteem. Who would think that a book could help us heal?
Dear Readers,My absence in the previous three editions of Asian Voice did not go unnoticed... I am glad. My family and I went for three pilgrimages to India but more on it later. I landed in the UK last week. I still find myself processing the...
At any point over the last twenty years my friend Dolar Popat could have released a book worthy of our collective attention. With a moving foreword by David Cameron, Dolar uses this book to outline his love and affection for the country he is...
At a time when family, community and a roaring fire are the comforts of the season, many urgently need shelter and the basic necessities that can be taken for granted by those of us preparing for the festive period. The housing crisis remains...
In the recent case of Glyne T Harris as Personal Representative of Helena Norma McDonald (deceased) v HRMC (2018), Mr Harris, was found liable for a tax bill of £341,279.
Decades before Jagan Mohan Reddy, the present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India making wild allegations against the High Court judges, Damodaram Sanjivayya, the second Chief Minister of Andhra...
Recently the news flashed in The Hindu of Chennai attracted global attention since it is of international as well as historical importance: “Tourists can no longer get too close to the iconic stone chariot in front of the Vijaya Vittala Temple...
Politeness is not synonymous with vulnerability, nor does a friendly demeanor equate to susceptibility. In numerous instances, individuals might encounter suggestions that clash with their preferences or principles. In such cases, they might choose not to express outright rejection, simply out of courtesy.
On 8th October 2023, the world watched a panther-like runner jetting towards the finishing line, to smash the world record set only a year ago in Berlin. Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan runner who was running only the third of his career marathon leapt to finish the longest race in Chicago in a record time of 2 hours 35 seconds, by smashing finishing 34 seconds earlier than the previous record set by another Kenyan marathoner Eluid Kipchoge in Berlin.
In the past few years, I have been engaged in many discussions with our grassroots, as well as many leading lights from our community. The common theme emerging, what will the UK look like in a few decades? And will it be in a fit state for...
Politeness is not synonymous with vulnerability, nor does a friendly demeanor equate to susceptibility. In numerous instances, individuals might encounter suggestions that clash with their preferences or principles. In such cases, they might...
It seems leap year 2024 has delivered Galloway’s true love – public prominence, adulation from the faithful, and the opportunity to show case his oratory skills. Yes folks, 29th February 2024 George Galloway wiped Labour off the face of Rochdale...
The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is a historical testimony to the tolerance of the Sheikh and his people. We are witnessing a version of Islam in the Emirates which is progressive and all embracing.
Shivangi is a rising visual artist, founder of India Printmaking House, and curator of the new Echoes exhibition being held at the Nehru Centre in Mayfair...
Wednesday 21st February 2024, the day London fell to the extremists in our society. It was meant to be just another day in parliament for MPs to gather, to discuss parliamentary motions, and then vote on them. Something they do every day. However,...
Feminism is not a new movement. The usage of the concerned words which define this ideology may have changed from time to time but the true essence of the concept has probably not. In today's world, it is also a widely accepted notion that one...
Collaboration between governmental bodies, community organisations, and cultural leaders is crucial to implement environmental practices that resonate with South Asians in the UK.
I have heard many people describe the British Empire as benevolent. Especially the British Raj in relation to India. Readers may recall I had written an article in November 2021 titled, ‘The Truth Commission’ in which I explore the damage done...
On 8th October 2023, the world watched a panther-like runner jetting towards the finishing line, to smash the world record set only a year ago in Berlin. Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan runner who was running only the third of his career...