A lighter look at racism in Britain

An astute observer of British life once said: “If you see a white man dashing down the street, he is running to catch a bus. If it’s a black man sprinting, he must be running away from the police.”

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima one of the followers of Hindu sect called me and conveyed holy wishes on Guru Purnima for healthy, happy and peaceful life for our family and their Guru's blessings. Then he told me that on this day it is...

I am pleasantly surprised that Ramesh Zhalla, who is normally opposed to my views or suggestions, has expressed his support to my indirect suggestion that a telephone call rather than the e-mails from ABPL telling me that the 'Meet and Greet'...

Though the referendum has pointed the way out of the EU, it seems to be a bit of an emotional outcome without giving some serious consideration and thought for future repercussions.

Why are terrorists throughout the world doing horrible acts where thousands of innocent people, of all ages and casts, are being killed in cold blood?

I distinctly remember Indira Gandhi’s visit to Tanzania just before country gained independence. Her advice to local Indians was to be loyal, integrate with local Africans and apply for the citizenship. Her advice was ignored, as with Africanization...

Since the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, British Sport has enjoyed unprecedented success, mainly due to lottery money pouring in sport. Sunday, 12th July was indeed proud day to be a Brit, Andy Murray winning Wimbledon with Heather Watson...

In Asian Voice of 16-7-2016, Dinesh Sheth mentioned his disappointment at cancellation of letter writers’ meeting. He initiated the whole event and made it cause celebre’, doubling his disappointment. I also check my emails before breakfast...

Within hours of the Buckingham Palace ceremony on 13th July, our Prime Minister, Mrs Theresa May, swung into action and announced the key ministerial positions. She has not wasted a single moment to show that she meant it when she said “Brexit...

Bloodbath in Bangladesh and now it is in France. The French were celebrating their annual Bastille Day on 14 July 2016 – the day of liberty, equality and fraternity but instead of celebration and jubilation they are mourning the death of 84...



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