On 15th August the whole of India, and Indians across the world will celebrate Independence Day.  I have always been troubled by this notion of ‘Independence Day’ and the associated celebrations. I ask myself what is it that we are celebrating?

I have faced off racists for more than five decades. Let me state for the record, the UK is one of the best nations in the EU when it comes to equalities. 

I have faced off racists for more than five decades. Let me state for the record, the UK is one of the best nations in the EU when it comes to equalities. The EU is riddled with nations where the far-right routinely secure significant voter...

Last week in Kapil’s Khichadi I brought to your attention a very important matter relating to ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief’ (FoRB) initiative that has been championed by Lord Ahmad (Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual...

Last week in Kapil’s Khichadi I brought to your attention a very important matter relating to ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief’ (FoRB) initiative that has been championed by Lord Ahmad (Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual...

I assume most readers will not know what FoRB is. In fact, let me go that one step further, I doubt if there are many in Indian media or Indian politics who have any idea what FoRB is.

I assume most reader will not know what FoRB is. In fact, let me go that one step further, I doubt if there are many in Indian media or Indian politics who have any idea what FoRB is.

A week is a long time in politics, but sometimes, a day can change the very course of a nation.  On Thursday 7th July PM Johnson concluded that given the avalanche of resignations, he had no option but to resign. Priti Patel holds an important...

A week is a long time in politics, but sometimes, a day can change the very course of a nation. On Thursday 7th July PM Johnson concluded that given the avalanche of resignations, he had no option but to resign. Priti Patel holds an important...