On Tuesday morning Ashis Ray, one of the senior most Indian journalists based in London asked me, "Are Patels now anti-Modi?" It's a straight forward question and the simple answer is no.
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4th May 2026 | Updated at 05:11am 4th May 2026
In an age of noise, why clarity, courage and responsible media matter
- 22 Apr 2026
In today’s world, the difference between effective and ineffective leadership is increasingly visible. Some countries show focus and direction; others appear uncertain. India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is often seen as a country with...
History, humanity and the quest for peaceful coexistences
- 25 Mar 2026
Over the past few centuries, especially in the last 300 years, the Western world and civilisation have undergone major changes. In earlier days, much of Europe was strongly influenced by the authority of the Church. The Pope held great power...
- 04 Aug 2015
A memorandum for Prime Minister Narendra ModiFestivals for life
- 21 Jul 2015
Commissioner, why not Gujarati?
Conservatives especially Mr Osborne had killer's instinct. It's a fact that Britain is growing faster that any of the G7 nations. Employment is at the lowest level, wages in the private sector are rising but the 1% limit on the public sector...
What happened last Friday in over three continents, and what happened in our own London ten years ago next Tuesday (7th July), as well as all such atrocities world wide was and are shocking and painful for all irrespective of his or her religion,...
The direct flight between London (Heathrow) and Ahmedabad in India – Gujarat – has raised enormous interest over a long period of time. This direct flight is justifiable from every commercial and non commercial angle. Gujarat and surrounding...
It may be too soon to attempt to carry out an evaluation of the Modi government which will complete its first year on 26th May 2015.
- 12 May 2015
David Cameron, more than his party, has won the election. He talks about One nation, Toryism, but he has been ruthless in his campaign, has mercilessly killed the coalition, and the victory has its own serious problems. European Union, Union...
Democracy can not exist without free and fare elections. The General Election on Thursday 7th May are going to bring historic results and perhaps unprecedented realignment of political parties and their philosophies. It is natural that there...
In a highly problematic tight race election campaign, the main players, Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, SNP, UKIP as well as two others are hyper active. Naturally only four weeks remain before D-day and not only will the future of...
