The Independent India is a Union of 29 States and 7 Union Territories (UT), Telangana being the latest to be added in February 2014.
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24th Dec 2024 | Updated at 11:49pm 24th Dec 2024
In Defence of the Faith - My Hate Speech
- 04 Mar 2015
The irresponsibility in this day and age, to exploit religious differences where none exist is both negligent and dangerous. ITV have done this by putting young Hindu adolescents in harm’s way. The idea that a TV channel would inflame any part of the world, particularly Britain, for selling TV viewers should be criminal offence – wait, it is – incitement to hatred.
Not Just Former Former Foreign Secretary - British interests compromised by former government officials based on documents supplied by ex-British intelligence
- 24 Feb 2015
Former Ministers, and especially Prime Ministers should never ever be allowed to work for foreign agents. Pure and simple. Otherwise they damage British interests.
One to One: Anima Gupta Aggarwal
- 04 Oct 2023
Anima Gupta Aggarwal is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and active leader in multiple charities and NGOs. She has twenty-five years of experience working across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands...
One to One: Shalini Bhargava
- 27 Sep 2023
Shalini Bhargava was born in India and was raised and educated in Delhi. She completed her BA(Hons) in English Literature from University of Delhi and soon after graduating was married to come to the U.K. In the UK, Shalini as a single parent...
One to One: Vijay Sanas
- 21 Sep 2023
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- 13 Sep 2023
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- 06 Sep 2023
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- 31 Aug 2023
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- 24 Aug 2023
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- 16 Aug 2023
Indian-origin lady helms important UK Screen Body
- 19 Aug 2019
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
How Meera Lee Patel’s Book “Made Out of Stars” Can Heal US
- 21 Nov 2018
It is often hard for we Asians to articulate it when we suffer from depression or low self-esteem. Who would think that a book could help us heal?
AS I SEE IT : From Adversity to Achievement : Exploring the common threads of Indian and Jewish History
- 27 Nov 2024
I once had the privilege of attending a seminar in Ahmedabad focused on the water crisis in regions of Gujarat, such as North Gujarat and Kutch. The discussions revolved around critical issues like rainfall scarcity, water shortages and the...
As i see it : From Seymour Place to Wembley Stadium
- 20 Nov 2024
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...
The Housing Crisis this Christmas: 300,000 People Need a Home
- 28 Nov 2018
At a time when family, community and a roaring fire are the comforts of the season, many urgently need shelter and the basic necessities that can be taken for granted by those of us preparing for the festive period. The housing crisis remains...
Executor made personally liable for £340,000 tax bill
- 26 Oct 2018
In the recent case of Glyne T Harris as Personal Representative of Helena Norma McDonald (deceased) v HRMC (2018), Mr Harris, was found liable for a tax bill of £341,279.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers’ Conflict with Judiciary
- 16 Dec 2020
Decades before Jagan Mohan Reddy, the present Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India making wild allegations against the High Court judges, Damodaram Sanjivayya, the second Chief Minister of Andhra...
Emperor Krishnadevaraya and World Heritage Hampi
- 08 Dec 2020
Recently the news flashed in The Hindu of Chennai attracted global attention since it is of international as well as historical importance: “Tourists can no longer get too close to the iconic stone chariot in front of the Vijaya Vittala Temple...
Heritage and History
- 04 Nov 2020
How can you appreciate someone for the hard work or favor they have done for you?
- 18 Dec 2024
Often, we receive favours from people around us. They put in effort to help us during critical times of need. It goes without saying that such acts require their time and energy.
Introspection: The importance of self-freedom
- 27 Nov 2024
In Chemistry, there is a principle called Boyle's Law. It states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when temperature is held constant.
- 14 Feb 2017
Over the last fortnight famed actress Nina Wadia hosted the first BBC Radio 4 appeal to help the fight against human trafficking on behalf of the British Asian Trust. Why does she care so much?
Alexander Kleanthous is regarded as one of the rising stars of the North London Business community. He is the Manager of the Amber Suite and runs various events at the Hive London the home of Barnet Football Club. After finishing school he attended...
Born in an affluent Afridi Pathan family of Malihabad, 13 miles from Lucknow, Shabbir Hassan Khan “Josh” (5 December 1898 Malihabad, India – 22 February...
Born in an affluent Afridi Pathan family of Malihabad, 13 miles from Lucknow, Shabbir Hassan Khan “Josh” (5 December 1898 Malihabad, India – 22 February...
- 07 Feb 2017
This is the story of a member of the Indian government whose work is critical to the smooth functioning of international diplomacy. Handling world leaders as a matter of routine, this official has the kind of character that forms the quiet backbone...
- 07 Feb 2017
Rosena Allin-Khan has been the Member of Parliament for Tooting since 17 June 2016. She won the seat at the 2016 by-election, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Sadiq Khan after his election in May 2016 as Mayor of London. Her...
The history in making keeps on taking new routes. The BJP, the new Avatar of Jan Sangh, the right-wing political party established in 1951 by Dr Syama...
The history in making keeps on taking new routes. The BJP, the new Avatar of Jan Sangh, the right-wing political party established in 1951 by Dr Syama...
Fashion designers abound throughout India and Pakistan but only a few stand head and shoulders above the rest. Why is this?
