Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes is Founder and Director of two foreign policy think-tanks based in London – Human Security Centre (HSC) and Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI). He is also an Associate Fellow of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies,...
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20th Jun 2026 | Updated at 11:08am 20th Jun 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
One to One
- 13 Sep 2023
One to One
- 06 Sep 2023
One to One
- 31 Aug 2023
One to One
- 24 Aug 2023
One to One
- 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
Introspection: Renunciation is inner, not external
- 18 Jun 2026
In our journey towards freedom, when we realise that nothing in the universe is permanent, our mind looks for liberation. Such a liberation from worldly possessions, emotional and physical, comes through a deeper understanding.
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.
- 13 Dec 2016
Ranjit Bolt is one of the English-speaking world’s most famous playwrights and his work has often been translated into other tongues. His latest oevre is called A Knight with a Big Blue Balloon and More Irreverent Wordplay and is being released...
Professor Nadey S. Hakim is a British transplant surgeon and author. With over 30 years as a surgeon, Hakim has performed over 2,000 transplants. He was part of the team of surgeons that performed the world's first hand transplant in France....
On the 5th December 2016, there was a launch of Veena Rao's newest novel, Charlotte's End. The book is based on Susan Hill's sequel Mrs de Winter but unlike the latter it has a happy ending.
Professor Jonathan Shalit, OBE, is Chairman of ROAR Global the largest independent talent management agency in London. He was honoured in the Queen’s 2014 Birthday Honours list for his services to the Entertainment Industry. Jonathan is also...
- 06 Dec 2016
Good news! We’re starting to win the war on fly-tipping. A landmark prosecution we recently brought against a fly-tipper in Harrow marks a turning point, I think. That individual profited from the misery of others, but paid the price big time.
Premila Puri Makh founded the charity, Be Kind Movement. She is also an executive producer of documentaries and a corporate headhunter with over 15 years of experience. This lady manages to succeed in every task she starts doing, whether it...
Bhishma Patel is 26 years old and he recently started his own education technology business in Birmingham called the School of Code. Bhishma studied Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, which is where he met his business partner...
If India’s motley crew of Opposition parties are right, then the Narendra Modi government’s decision to demonetise Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes is nothing short of a calamity. Saner voices, unfortunately drowned out by the cacophony of doomsday...
- 22 Nov 2016
Harpreet was born in Dehradun, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. When she was young,her parents moved to Delhi, so the schooling was there. College was at...
