In Defence of the Faith - My Hate Speech

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

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

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

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...

AS I SEE IT : ‘I AM?’ - A profound exploration of unity and spiritual wisdom

Recently, I had the opportunity to explore a remarkable book titled ‘I AM?’, which I received in the post from my dear friend Gopichand P. Hinduja. From the moment I held it in my hands, I was captivated, not just by the depth of its content...

AS I SEE IT : From Adversity to Achievement : Exploring the common threads of Indian and Jewish History

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...

The Housing Crisis this Christmas: 300,000 People Need a Home

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

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

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

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...

Thinking Ahead: Avoiding Those Quick, Unplanned Reactions

Life throws curveballs. We all face unexpected situations, and sometimes, our first response is a quick, unplanned reaction – a knee-jerk reaction. This happens when we're caught off guard, when we haven't thought about what might happen. We have two choices: we can try to prepare for the future, or we can just react to whatever comes our way.

Bolivia’s concept of Buen Vivir and sustainable lifestyle

The first time I encountered the concept of Buen Vivir, or Vivir Bien, was in February 2024 during the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6).

With over 95 percent of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly won by AAP the results appear to be unbelievable, unexpected, but true. Delhites have made a very historic decision. Perhaps never before such a thumping majority has been given to any...

The Hindu community has now been in the United Kingdom in reasonably large numbers for some five decades. During this time the community rightly focussed its attention to the day-to-day requirements of embedding in British society and ensuring...

Dear readers. Let me clarify at the outset, I am not referring to the House of Commons. The Hons and the Rt Hons of the House of Commons as well as the Lords and Baronesses in the House of Lords are in some cases a law unto themselves. In the...



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