Has the world has gone mad? Asked a friend. In the ‘good’ old days, we all knew where we stood with racists. If you were not white, then you were treated like dirt and attacked at every opportunity. Growing up in the 60’s we knew what to expect....
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.
Former Ministers, and especially Prime Ministers should never ever be allowed to work for foreign agents. Pure and simple. Otherwise they damage British interests.
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...
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...
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
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?
Dear Readers,My absence in the previous three editions of Asian Voice did not go unnoticed... I am glad. My family and I went for three pilgrimages to India but more on it later. I landed in the UK last week. I still find myself processing the...
At any point over the last twenty years my friend Dolar Popat could have released a book worthy of our collective attention. With a moving foreword by David Cameron, Dolar uses this book to outline his love and affection for the country he is...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Change is an integral part of life, often serving as its only constant. Navigating through change is seldom easy; it can be unsettling, disruptive, and even painful.
Your position of authority, whether as a high-ranking government official or a corporate leader, is not set in stone. Regardless of the level of power you currently wield, it is imperative to understand that such roles are transient.
Has the world has gone mad? Asked a friend. In the ‘good’ old days, we all knew where we stood with racists. If you were not white, then you were treated like dirt and attacked at every opportunity. Growing up in the 60’s we knew what to expect....
In social and professional situations, we get introduced to a variety of people by someone. It's networking. If your contact introduces you to someone, it may be for the benefit of you and the person introduced. This new contact may be helpful...
The Home Secretary Suella Braverman put the cat amongst the pigeons when she described themarches as ‘hate marches’. For most sane people it was easy to see why she used those words. When we witness such marches on our streets, it becomes clear...
In the early years of British expansion ambitions in the Indian sub-continent, a major empire stood guard in the North Western region. This empire was...
On 25th October 2023 Rishi Sunak completed a year as the Prime Minister of the UK. One cannot overstate the significance of this event, as a young man of Indian heritage and a proud Hindu, helms a country that had ruled over India for 200 years....
South Asia is a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and remarkable biodiversity. Home to iconic species like the Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, snow leopard, and Indian rhinoceros, the South Asian subcontinent...
Last week we witnessed cries of ‘halt the war’ and demandsfor a ceasefire. Thisfake outrage exposed its madnessby appeasingto the Palestinian Hamas terrorists, and ignoring the fundamental point, that Israel was attacked by these monsters who...
Hardly there is an individual who has not, is not, or will not face any misery in life. You ask anyone and the person will say how difficult a situation he has gone through or is going through. It's human nature that everyone feels his/her pain...
British Indians, like their brethren everywhere, have continuous celebrations to participate in and enjoy. The Navratri festival is nearing its completion, and by the time you read this article, you will have experienced some wonderful experiences,...
There comes a time when each of us must ask ourselves what do we really stand for? Do we go through life wearingdark coloured glasses hoping that we don’t see all those nasty and dangerous things?Hoping that no one asks us any difficult questions....