The Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj (19 February 1630 - 3 April 1680), popularly known as Shivraya, ruled over his own State, carved out of Bijapur Adilshahi...
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2nd May 2026 | Updated at 01:04am 2nd May 2026
In Defence of the Faith - My Hate Speech
- 04 Mar 2015
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.
Not Just Former Former Foreign Secretary - British interests compromised by former government officials based on documents supplied by ex-British intelligence
- 24 Feb 2015
Former Ministers, and especially Prime Ministers should never ever be allowed to work for foreign agents. Pure and simple. Otherwise they damage British interests.
One to One: Anima Gupta Aggarwal
- 04 Oct 2023
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...
One to One: Shalini Bhargava
- 27 Sep 2023
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...
One to One: Vijay Sanas
- 21 Sep 2023
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- 13 Sep 2023
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- 06 Sep 2023
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- 31 Aug 2023
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- 24 Aug 2023
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- 16 Aug 2023
Indian-origin lady helms important UK Screen Body
- 19 Aug 2019
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
How Meera Lee Patel’s Book “Made Out of Stars” Can Heal US
- 21 Nov 2018
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?
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...
The Housing Crisis this Christmas: 300,000 People Need a Home
- 28 Nov 2018
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...
Executor made personally liable for £340,000 tax bill
- 26 Oct 2018
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.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers’ Conflict with Judiciary
- 16 Dec 2020
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...
Emperor Krishnadevaraya and World Heritage Hampi
- 08 Dec 2020
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...
Heritage and History
- 04 Nov 2020
Learn to hold life lightly
- 25 Mar 2026
We cling tightly to life, its processes and outcomes. Our desire to control everything in life comes from our insecurity and possessiveness. Falsely believing that if we don't control everything, life will go haywire, we make it rather inflexible. Because of this assumption, we tend to prevent life from moving in its natural course. This results in the expectation of certain outcomes. When it doesn't happen, we get frustrated.
Maintain equanimity in success and failure
- 05 Mar 2026
The principle of impermanence teaches us many wisdoms, and one of them is developing our mind to maintain equanimity in all conditions of life, both success and failure. In life, we might have to go through many failures yet we may also get chances to celebrate successes. Somehow, every human being likes success, but failure feels like thorns. However, is it possible to live a life without failure at all? Everyone, at different stage in own life, faces both failures and successes. How you receive...
- 22 Mar 2018
The Select Committee on Exiting the European Union on which I serve in Parliament has this week has published its third report on The progress of the UK’s negotiations on EU withdrawal: December 2017 to March 2018.
Alpa Soni graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA (hons) in International Business and is a qualified CeMap certified broker. She has...
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani is perhaps one of the the most inspirational woman I have ever known. I read with interest a very well written and informative article by Shuchita Sonalika, the UK Director and Head, CII, in Asian Voice last week. Shuchita...
- 19 Mar 2018
The Select Committee on Exiting the European Union on which I serve in Parliament has this week has published its third report on The progress of the UK’s negotiations on EU withdrawal: December 2017 to March 2018.
One would be surprised to imagine an effective Patri Sarkar (also known as Prati Sarkar or a parallel government) being run in 150 villages of present-day...
One would be surprised to imagine an effective Patri Sarkar (also known as Prati Sarkar or a parallel government) being run in 150 villages of present-day...
- 16 Mar 2018
Tamana Aziz, an Immigration Director at Duncan Lewis Solicitors with over 10 years’ experience in immigration law, has seen the early effects Brexit is...
- 14 Mar 2018
The increasing trend of raising renting costs and the percentage that wages go up each year decreasing means that having a full-time job no longer guarantees...
- 13 Mar 2018
Rani Moorthy is an Artistic Director of Rasa, which celebrates the migrant experience through powerful theatre. She has written 12 plays for Rasa. ‘Pooja’ had 3 national tours in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. ‘Curry Tales’ at Traverse Theatre (2004)...
