Beyond university: Why apprenticeships deserve a place on every student’s radar

For generations, the path after A-levels seemed almost predetermined: achieve good grades, secure a university place and spend three years working towards a degree before entering the world of work.

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.”

I am glad that the editor of AV and GS and others have come round to my view that contributors of long standing to this “Readers’ Voice” column should be awarded a certificate of merit.

Mr. D’Cruz is unfair to generalize India/Hindu majority as against Catholic Christian community, on basis of attacks by narrow minded villagers and or hired goons; when spin doctors polarize two communities. He is unfair to blame BJP/Mody government...

Voting to stay in or out is a crucial decision to make for the country’s prosperity, safety, security and well-being for an ordinary person for one and only opportunity of a life time for their future. In my humble opinion, it’s better to trust...

Normally I welcome letters from different contributors, as they bring variety, style, quality and broaden appeal of “Readers’ Voice” but not patriarch Jubel’s threadbare contribution, repeatedly playing old broken record, throwing mud in the...

'The making of India' by dr Kartar Lalvani is the most welcome initiative to put on record what was gained by both Britain and India since the east India company reached Indian shores in 1607. We must all try to recollect or learn what India...

Christians in India are frequently the victims of violent attacks, and these have increased dramatically ever since the Hindu-nationalist President Narendra Modi came to power in May 2014. Prayer meetings are often raided and Christians beaten;...

While the daggers out in the media for some prominent people caught up in the Panama papers saga, and their woes, let us digress from that issue and concentrate on ABPL’s forthcoming award ceremony in appreciation of regular letter writers.



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