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

Mr Nehru's the only daughter Indira's surname 'Nehru' was changed to 'Ghandy' the surname of her husband Firoze - a Zoroastrian Parsi - who changed it to 'Gandhi' simply by changing the spelling, as it is said, for political reasons. It is quite...

Who can forget these famous words uttered by British PM Neville Chamberlain, waving a piece of paper he signed with Hitler, “An Anglo German Declaration” on 30th September 1938, also known as “Munich Agreement.” In less than a year, Hitler invaded...

Last week, on 21 April, HM the Queen celebrated her 92nd birthday. She celebrates two birthdays every year. Her actual birthday is on 21 April and her official birthday on the second Saturday in June. This year it falls on 9 June. She has now...

It was shocking news to know that the Home Office refused to issue visas to 100 Indian doctors who were recruited for the NHS to relieve pressure on the health services in 30 NHS trusts in the north west of England. NHS directors revealed limits...

Whilst working as a financial accountant in 1966 my husband was presented with GITANGALI by the departing chief accountant. We were overwhelmingly touched and treasured the memory and book dearly. The most acclaimed book of sensitive and beautifully...

Your coverage of tearing of India’s national flag was good. You have spread awareness about events and repercussions on Indian Community. All Indians, irrespective of passport and signatories to petition have full right to feel anguish at such...

At the end of WW2, Britain having lost so many people of working age, turned to West Indies to recruit hard working, fit, able and willing people to come to Britain to rebuilt country’s war-torn infrastructure. The recruitment started in 1948...

It is good to know that the war of words between two men who are wielding nuclear power, Donald Trump of the USA and Kim Jong-Un, the North Korean leader, seems to have come to an end. The summit meeting between these two men which is scheduled...



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