Conflict of choice is a situation we face frequently in life. While sitting in a restaurant, looking at the menu, there are a number of conflicting choices in mind, hustling with each other to get priority. When deciding on a career, getting...
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1st May 2026 | Updated at 04:00am 1st 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
One to One
- 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...
I am a 3rd generation international student; both my grandfathers studied in the UK graduating in the early 1930s, my mother graduated in the 1950s and I graduated in the 1980s. For the past few years, I have been President of UKCISA (UK Council...
Last week, on 26 November, India remembered the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks on their 14th anniversary. On this day in 2008, 10 terrorists entered the city of Mumbai through sea route from Pakistan, ravaging it for 4 days, killing...
Deborah is the Creative Director of Deborah Mckenzie Creative Industries (DMCI) and has been in the fashion industry for decades working as a fashion designer/tailor/artist....
How do we learn things in life? What are the best ways to acquire knowledge? What kind of learner are you? Do you like studying with the help of a teacher or through books or only with experience?
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement was prepared with an intention to bring stability, protect growth in the economy and continue to fund public services. Taxes have increased mainly by freezing thresholds rather than increasing rates....
- 22 Nov 2022
The decision to mark 9th January, the day Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915, as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian Day) by then Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is so appropriate. Overseas Indians...
26th November 2008, a date we should not forget. This was the day when state sponsored Pakistani terrorists attacked the innocent people of Mumbai. Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamist terrorist organisation from Pakistan carried out coordinated shooting...
- 21 Nov 2022
Bali Brahmbhatt is a Radio Show Presenter with Lyca Gold, currently residing in the UK. Born in Kenya, Bali is a Gujarati music director and playback singer...
I have advocated a definition of anti-Hinduism for a while now. I am pleased to note that others have worked on this issue as well. Namely, Sarah L Gates, the Global Hindu Federation, Dr Indu Viswanathan, Hindu American Foundation, Hindu Matters...
