Hotel tycoon Surinder Arora has unveiled a Heathrow expansion proposal to rival the airport’s own £49 billion plan. As one of the largest landowners around Heathrow, Arora believes he can deliver the project for about half the cost, around £25...
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20th Mar 2026 | Updated at 01:19am 20th Mar 2026
From Mandvi to Muscat to the Middle East: The far-reaching influence of India and Modi
- 12 Mar 2026
The world today stands at a sensitive crossroads. Rising global tensions have led many to fear the possibility of a wider conflict, with concerns even being raised about a potential Third World War. The Middle East is once again at the centre...
India’s rise as a Republic leader
- 28 Jan 2026
26 January commemorates the formal adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly, specifically drafted for an independent nation by an eminent polymath scholar Dr B R Ambedkar. The newly established Indian Constitution in...
- 06 Mar 2025
Recently, I had the opportunity to explore a remarkable book titled ‘I AM?’, which I received in the post from my dear friend Gopichand P. Hinduja. From...
- 23 Jan 2025
On Monday, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration ceremony marked a significant moment in history. It is only natural to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected President, the...
As the year draw to a close and a new one begins, it is a universal tradition across society to pause, reflect on the past and plan for the future. This practice is not new, it dates back to the time when our ancestors emerged from caves and...
- 27 Nov 2024
I once had the privilege of attending a seminar in Ahmedabad focused on the water crisis in regions of Gujarat, such as North Gujarat and Kutch. The discussions...
On 14 November 2024, I had the privilege of witnessing an extraordinary and unprecedented event. The Football Association (FA) celebrated Diwali at Wembley...
In February this year, I had the pleasure of welcoming David Dabydeen to my home, accompanied by Mike Nicholson from Cambridge University. David is one...
- 18 Sep 2024
In 1967, I was exploring potential venues in London to attend the Republic Day celebration. I was informed that, with the support of India House and in collaboration with the Indian Journalists’ Association, Republic Day flag-raising ceremony...
India House in Aldwych, the present-day building under the authority of the Indian government, has a very long history.
On Saturday 24 August 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Indian Independence Day celebration at the Navnat Centre in Hayes, a place that holds...
