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?
With the bountiful support, goodwill and blessings of my elders, dear readers, well-wishers, my dedicated team, my family and above all, the infinite grace of the Almighty, I have now entered the 60th year since I first arrived in Britain.
As India proudly celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great architect of national unity, it’s worth remembering how his legacy continues to inspire millions. Once sidelined by political bias, Sardar Patel has...
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...
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.
Time is the most powerful boundary in our lives. Every goal, personal or professional, comes with a timeline. We may wish to give our best, but the ticking clock often forces us to deliver within a frame that may not allow our true potential to come out.
The second Holi of the pandemic just came and went. The festivities remained subdued as we are not really over the hump as far as the pandemic situation is concerned. Last year at this time, we were still coming to grips with the extent of this...
Manoj Kerai who is of Indian heritage and was born in London, where he has lived his entire life. He started his career as an elected officer at Goldsmiths...
I am writing to you to highlight one of the most sickening humanitarian disasters, and crime against humanity of the 20th century: the Bengali Hindu Genocide. This year, on March 25, 2021, it will be the 50th anniversary of the beginning of...
Beginners have a chance to become expert in due course if they continue to work on their skills. But the experts, who do not have the mindset of learning, will one day become obsolete. Yes, this is true for all the sectors of profession, creativity...
As a committed Jewish woman, I have been engaged in the faith sector both professionally and voluntarily for over 25 years. I am particularly motivated by how collaboration leads to respect and understanding.
Ektaa Kumar was born in Essex where her parents Suresh and Mona live. She grew up in East London and went on to read Mathematics and Statistics at Queen...
On the morning of 20th March, my father, Rajendra Deo Shukla, didn’t wake up from his sleep. Sometime during the night, he left us on his final journey....
On many occasions, in families and friendships, people appeal to our emotions for doing or not doing something. Is it a healthy way to compel someone? Does it produce a beneficial outcome for both sides? It is an intriguing question whether...
The week that rocked the House of Windsor. For over a thousand years the British Royal family has controlled every aspect of its narrative and had total dominance over its subjects. The Royal blue blood, a far cry from the red blood of us mere...
The Zulu nation in South Africa was deprived of its eighth Monarch on 12 March 2021. Late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu reigned for five decades and succumbed to complications from diabetes in a hospital in Durban at the age of 72. ...
