On 15 August India celebrated the 69th Independence Day as planned by Modi Govt. Every Independence Day is a reminder that for a long time India was a subjugated country controlled by people foreign to India. Despite such a history of colonial...

According to HMRC's own estimates, £34.5 billion was not collected in 2012-13. The reasons HMRC gave were as follows: Tax evasion, tax avoidance, hidden economy, legal interpretation, non-payment, failure to take reasonable care, criminal activity,...

It was quite interesting to read Philip Barton's (Britsh High Commissioner to Pakistan) views under the Comments page (AV 15/08). I have a suggestion for Mr Barton - perhaps he can persuade the relevant authorities for England to start playing...

There was time when making Wills and especially granting “Lasting Power of Attorney” to family members was taboo subject. But we are now becoming more knowledgeable, socially, financially aware of our duties and obligations to family members.

The Indian government is introducing criminal penalties for companies that give bribes. The bill to revise the corruption prevention law. 

Dinesh Sheth's letter entitled "Those were the days" and Bhupendrabhai's trip down the memory lane inspired me to air fond memories of my school too.

I feel sorry for poor immigrants arriving on defective boats, risking their lives to seek salvation in European countries.

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V&A is bringing an exhibition to explore the dynamic and multifaceted world of handmade textiles from India to celebrate the India Festival.