Since 25th August, Patels and several other “high caste” Hindu's campaign about “reservation” has caused death, destruction and damage to the social fabric of India, especially Gujarat.
On 14 November 2024, I had the privilege of witnessing an extraordinary and unprecedented event. The Football Association (FA) celebrated Diwali at Wembley Stadium as part of its 'Faith and Football Series,' with joint support from BAPS Neasden...
In February this year, I had the pleasure of welcoming David Dabydeen to my home, accompanied by Mike Nicholson from Cambridge University. David is one of the foremost creative writers on the Indian indentured experience in the Caribbean.
Since 25th August, Patels and several other “high caste” Hindu's campaign about “reservation” has caused death, destruction and damage to the social fabric of India, especially Gujarat.
The state wide agitation by Patels which was joined by several other high castes to be included in the 'reservation quota' has become peaceful since the tragic events of Tuesday and Wednesday last week. This development is appreciated by all...
On Tuesday morning Ashis Ray, one of the senior most Indian journalists based in London asked me, "Are Patels now anti-Modi?" It's a straight forward question and the simple answer is no.
A memorandum for Prime Minister Narendra ModiFestivals for life
Commissioner, why not Gujarati?
Conservatives especially Mr Osborne had killer's instinct. It's a fact that Britain is growing faster that any of the G7 nations. Employment is at the lowest level, wages in the private sector are rising but the 1% limit on the public sector...
What happened last Friday in over three continents, and what happened in our own London ten years ago next Tuesday (7th July), as well as all such atrocities world wide was and are shocking and painful for all irrespective of his or her religion,...
The direct flight between London (Heathrow) and Ahmedabad in India – Gujarat – has raised enormous interest over a long period of time. This direct flight is justifiable from every commercial and non commercial angle. Gujarat and surrounding...
It may be too soon to attempt to carry out an evaluation of the Modi government which will complete its first year on 26th May 2015.
David Cameron, more than his party, has won the election. He talks about One nation, Toryism, but he has been ruthless in his campaign, has mercilessly killed the coalition, and the victory has its own serious problems. European Union, Union...