Sacha Deshmukh is currently Chief Executive of Smart Energy GB, the independent organisation tasked by government to deliver the consumer engagement campaign...
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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?
AS I SEE IT : ‘I AM?’ - A profound exploration of unity and spiritual wisdom
- 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 the moment I held it in my hands, I was captivated, not just by the depth of its content...
AS I SEE IT : From Adversity to Achievement : Exploring the common threads of Indian and Jewish History
- 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 revolved around critical issues like rainfall scarcity, water shortages and the...
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
True success: The power of human connection
- 27 Mar 2025
As we journey through life, we often accumulate possessions, achievements, and experiences. Yet, when all is said and done, the only things we truly carry with us are the memories we've made and the connections we've forged.
Don't Be a Wetiko
- 20 Feb 2025
Have you heard of Wetiko? In Native American tradition, it is a malevolent spirit—a monster that grows hungrier the more it consumes. But unlike ordinary hunger, this creature is never satisfied.
The eagerly awaited first full Modi Government budget was presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to the Indian Parliament last Saturday. It is indeed not as per the expectations of certain circles. At the same time, surely, it appears...
India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will submit the first full budget of the Modi government to the Indian Parliament today (28th February). Both in India and abroad enormous interest is focused on the strategy and measures contained within...
Oorvazi Irani is a young, Parsi Zoroastrian filmmaker. She is the director of her home production company “SBI Impresario Pvt. Ltd.,” incorporated by her father Sorab Irani in 1975.
- 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.
People tend to talk of conspiracy theories; some of these make sense whilst others tend to challenge our current world view. I am not into conspiracy theories but believe having a look at various pieces of a jigsaw to see the bigger picture. ...
Ismail Ahmed was born in Hargeisa in Somaliland, the autonomous northern part of Somalia. His parents were local traders.
With over 95 percent of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly won by AAP the results appear to be unbelievable, unexpected, but true. Delhites have made a very historic decision. Perhaps never before such a thumping majority has been given to any...
Satish Luhar is the Head of UK-India bilateral and prosperity relations at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
