- 02 Oct 2024
Celebrating the contributions of South Asian groups within the UK is essential for fostering inclusivity and promoting a more diverse and sustainable Britain.
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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
One to One
- 13 Sep 2023
One to One
- 06 Sep 2023
One to One
- 31 Aug 2023
One to One
- 24 Aug 2023
One to One
- 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 : ‘I AM?’ - A profound exploration of unity and spiritual wisdom
- 06 Mar 2025
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
- 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...
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
Thinking Ahead: Avoiding Those Quick, Unplanned Reactions
- 10 Apr 2025
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
- 02 Apr 2025
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).
Don't Be a Wetiko
- 20 Feb 2025
In the past six months, various statements from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been both revealing and concerning. During the election campaign, BJP President J.P. Nadda remarked, "In...
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...
Over the weekend the Labour Party got together in Liverpool to hold their first party conference post the General Election and getting into government.
- 18 Sep 2024
In 1967, I was exploring potential venues in London to attend the Republic Day celebration. I was informed that, with the support of India House and in collaboration with the Indian Journalists’ Association, Republic Day flag-raising ceremony...
This Friday, while I sat in a room surrounded by leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the UK and Africa, I felt a deep sense of optimism.
Two decades ago, inspired and led by Osama bin Laden, Islamists orchestrated the biggest attack on America since WW2.
For over a decade I have been writing about my serious concerns about how I believe Labour is sleeping walking into the hands of Islamists.
- 05 Sep 2024
Kunal is the founder of the contemporary dental group Tooth Club, which has several locations in the UK including Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and...
India House in Aldwych, the present-day building under the authority of the Indian government, has a very long history.
