- 12 Apr 2021
Reigniting the UK economy will be a complex task. While vaccine rollout has increased optimism for a rapid recovery, plenty of hurdles remain. Business...
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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...
December 2010, the streets of Doha were filled with people celebrating Qatar’s victory to host the Football World Cup. Many around the world believed that corrupt footballing authorities connived to give this privilege to Qatar for favours...
Raj Baddhan is the Chief Executive of Lyca Media and has over 15 years of radio broadcasting experience. Previously, he headed the Midland’s leading Asian...
- 06 Apr 2021
In the board game Monopoly, there is a card: Get Out of Jail Free. This card frees a player from jail. This phrase has become popular in common parlance to equate with getting out of the undesirable situation.
One year ago, I wrote a piece titled, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’. The words that inspired that article came from a song written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers, and sung by Gerry and the Pacemakers.
- 30 Mar 2021
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...
- 23 Mar 2021
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.
