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 read Kusoomben's harsh article of 29th Nov on Mahatma Gandhi and was heartbroken! After Modi's Red-Letter success as India PM Chancellor, ex Foreign Secretary and British PM David Cameron want to build strong Economic ties between both countries...

I was disappointed to read some of the letters written in the Asian Voice about Gandhi and his niece. The assertion that he had a sexual connotation with her is not only blatantly absurd but taken out of context completely.

When I sit back in my easychair and allow my ancient mind to rewind to my schooldays back in India in the 1940s, I often wonder why I didn't ask my maths teacher this vital question: "What, sir, is the point of learning algebra?"

Gordon Brown recently announced that he would stand down at the next election, after a glittering career spanning over four decades, may be remembered for all the wrong reasons, ie presiding over the longest and most severe recession that began...

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said recently that National Democratic Alliance has failed to deliver on their promises of Achche Din, Swachch Bharat Campaign and Adoption of Model Villages.

Many times we open our doors to strangers who may be asking for donations, or canvassing for votes or people selling their wares or advevrtising their products. These callers are nuissance but not sinister.

Two brave sisters thrashed molesters in moving bus in Haryana is a heart warming incident, must be congratulated for direct action first and FIR and police support later. State had planned to award them on India’s Republic day.

For many Forces families, this Christmas will be extra special. Last month saw the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan. 140,000 UK troops have served there, and the final few are currently on their way home to be reunited with friends...



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