Nikesh Mehta, OBE, was born in London to East African parents of Indian heritage. He completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in chemistry at University College London before working for three years as a teacher in rural Japan. Nikesh joined...
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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
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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?
Faith, determination and service - the making of modern India
- 07 Jan 2026
Britain's snowfall contrasts with the festive celebrations at Ambaji in Gujarat, where devotees honour Goddess Ambe Mata and pray for well-being. Life moves forward, marked by traditions like New Year’s resolutions; I remain dedicated to advancing...
Carrying hope, sharing smiles: Lessons for the year ahead
- 31 Dec 2025
With the advent of Christmas, preparations for the New Year are well underway. Composing this column during a period marked by widespread joy, anticipation, and celebration is particularly meaningful. Many individuals have spent the festive...
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
Impermanence: The only constant
- 07 Jan 2026
We live in a fast-changing world. Everything around us keeps evolving, including our lifestyles, social values, environment, and technology. These visible changes remind us that nothing remains constant forever. Yet at the bottom of these surface-level transformations lies a deeper and universal truth: the philosophy of impermanence. It tells us that the very nature of the universe is transitory. Nothing in this world is permanent.
INTROSPECTION: DON’T LET SOMEONE ELSE’S MISTAKE DEFINE YOU
- 15 Oct 2025
Every time you see someone with a coffee stain on their shirt, remember: it may not be their fault. Perhaps the coffee was spilt not by them, but by someone else. It could have been an accident or mere carelessness — caused by a friend, a colleague, or even a complete stranger. Yet, when it happens, the person with the stain is the one who looks bad. They are the one who suffers embarrassment, perhaps even forced to leave the party.
- 28 Oct 2014
We do not do enough for those suffering from mental health issues. They have been left behind in the NHS for far too long.
The UKIP political earthquake based on among other things immigration arguments – what does it mean to us – children of immigrants.
- 13 Oct 2014
Mr. Ajay S. Shriram is the President, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Chairman and Senior Managing Director, DCM Shriram Limited. He is also the Chairman of its subsidiary company, Shriram Bioseed Ventures Ltd.
- 13 Oct 2014
Dr. Richie Nanda is the Executive Chairman of The Shield Group and Topsgrup. He is very much the rags to riches entrepreneur, and started his business...
Alpesh Patel’s Political Sketchbook: The Rude Indian – we won’t wait in line – to hell with your queues
- 06 Oct 2014
Smita Tharoor grew up in secular India which taught her the value of tolerance and an appreciation of difference. She promotes diversity and cross-cultural...
Cinnamon Kitchen Head Chef Abdul Yaseen was born into a family that was historically involved with the railway industry.
- 23 Sep 2014
Perhaps never before a visiting leader was accoladed such a mass welcome, that has been planned on 28th. Right from 26th September when Mr Modi lands in...
