Boris Johnson’s article in a national paper has created havoc. Maybe his intention was good to start with. Perhaps he was coming out against the Islamophobia about the burkha and other trivial issues. But to talk about letterbox and other things...
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25th Sep 2026 | Updated at 06:44pm 25th Sep 2026
Beyond university: Why apprenticeships deserve a place on every student’s radar
- 27 Aug 2026
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 spent the day with Patriotic Indians at Trafalgar Square. I was a fun time for like minded Indians to shout slogans, sings songs, dance and watch performances by Indian dancers.
Last week, British Gas, Britain’s biggest energy provider, announced rises in gas prices by 3.8% to take effect from 1 October. Other energy providers will no doubt follow suit.They raise prices in around summer time when people may not be using...
With advance of technology, iPhone, iPad, computers and 24 hour TV, family life has changed beyond recognition. There is no more gathering at dinner table or routinely going to parks and picnics as family outings. There is wide technological...
Most of us came here in late sixties and early seventies from East Africa when these British colonies gained independence. It was booming Britain with plentiful employment for everyone, even our ladies who could not speak much English, as manufacturing...
A cricket legend, who gave a glory to Pakistan by winning a world cup in 1992, has taken a huge challenge in his new role as PM of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing a great job for India, steering the country to becoming the world's fifth largest economy. What more can this remarkable politician do to take India even further up the league table?
On July 17 me and my wife Bhavna landed at Heathrow Airport terminal 2 from Toronto. We requested wheelchair assistance as my wife had knee replacement surgery. At immigration there was special fast track counter and our wheelchair operator...
In last week’s Asian Voice, Rudy Otter has very briefly touched on the eternally intriguing phenomenon of what happens to us after we depart from this mortal world. Many people have been perplexed by the mysterious and yet pertinent question...
Politicians are politicians and one should never believe them or trust them and should not be optimistic to think that they will do something good for the country or its people. After coming into power all the politicians are only up to their...
