In Defence of the Faith - My Hate Speech

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

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

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

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...

India House: Six decades of memories and a changing India

On 19 November 1966, in the early hours of the morning, I arrived in London from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I had come to pursue my LLB at the University of London and later study for the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.

India House: Six decades of memories and a changing India

On 19 November 1966, in the early hours of the morning, I arrived in London from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I had come to pursue my LLB at the University of London and later study for the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn.

The Housing Crisis this Christmas: 300,000 People Need a Home

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

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

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

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...

Introspection: People Are Our Fellow Travellers

Our paths cross with millions of people during our lifetime. Some of them we interact with closely, while others merely pass by. 

Introspection: Renunciation is inner, not external

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.

A broken Political system ushers in Rishi  Sunak the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Rishi Sunaks appointment as the Prime Minister is an extraordinarily unique event which is full of Historical symbolism given the past legacy of India...

This morning a friend sent a short YouTube video of a Diwali reception that the new Prime Minister of the UK held at No 10 Downing Street a few days ago. One also saw pictures of the first Indian origin prime minister lighting Diyas outside...

A few decades ago, soon after joining service, my husband and I were invited for dinner by one of our seniors. Amongst the people invited were our hosts’ bosses. We didn’t have a car and walked to dinner. My abiding memory of that evening is...

There comes a time when as a British Hindu of Indian origin, I have to ask the question, ‘are the police negligent, incompetent or both?’. It’s not good reading for the police, nor is it good for our PM Truss or the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon...



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