- 28 Apr 2021
The global media world has gone bonkers. Last week we witnessed journalists, news channels, Social Media platforms with the likes of politicians and the...
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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?
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...
The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has published their 258 pages long report on race and ethnic disparities in the UK. Within minutes every Tom, Dick and Harriet jumped out of their closets to denounce the report. The usual fake outrage...
Friendship - what does it mean to you? We have been using this word from childood, introduced by our parents. In childhood, parents connect us to other children in neighbourhood and tell us they are friends. We play with them and decide that...
- 20 Apr 2021
Over the past year, society has once again wrestled with its response to questions of social justice, racism and inequality. It is clear there is still...
Several years ago, in the early nineties, my husband and I were posted at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The Embassy was located in an old building set in a beautiful campus. Housing for a number of families was located inside the campus....
The nation was gripped with sadness following the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – Britain’s longest serving consort of a British monarch.
- 13 Apr 2021
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died on the morning of 9 April 2021 at Windsor Castle. He passed away at the age of 99 years, two months before his 100th birthday. He was a member of the British royal family as the husband...
Nikita Mehta is the Creative Director, Storyteller & Product visionary behind Fable & Mane. With a passion for Ayurvedic ingredients, product innovation...
- 13 Apr 2021
Are you having a difficult time in your life? Feeling anxious or challenging? It might happen for whatever reason, but certainly, it causes a lot of anxiety and stress in mind. In such circumstances, it is not easy to cope with the challenge...
The chapter 2 of Gita is probably the most defining chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. It provides a clear answer to the questions of who we are and of life and death. From what I know about other religions, the Gita provides the clearest explanations...
