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.
Former Ministers, and especially Prime Ministers should never ever be allowed to work for foreign agents. Pure and simple. Otherwise they damage British interests.
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...
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...
Seetha Kumar is the CEO of ScreenSkills, based in central London but operating UK-wide.
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?
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
When we exercise, muscle gain and strength development progress gradually with consistent workouts. Similarly, learning is a slow, step-by-step process that accumulates knowledge over time. Building wealth also follows an incremental pattern, with savings and earnings accumulating day by day, month by month. Just as humans grow slowly from childhood to old age, in ways that may not be immediately visible but are noticeable over time, trees also grow gradually and almost imperceptibly.
You may have encountered the question of an individual's net worth, which is typically measured by the monetary value of their assets.
I have just finished reading the 14th chapter of the Bhagwat Gita as part of my daily reading. It is astonishing that despite this scripture having been written over 5000 years ago, its teachings are as much applicable in today’s times. We can...
At this time last year, post Diwali 2019, life was moving forward as per normal. Politicians politicking, protestors protesting for something or other, pupils attending schools looking forward to their Christmas holidays, businesses operating...
Parul Chauhan, was born in Kenya, her family moved to UK in 1970 when she was 2 years old. Her father and mother, Purshottam and Lilawati Sachdev, started...
This is the first article of the new year, after Diwali, so first of all, happy new year to all readers. I pray that the new year will bring happiness, prosperity, health and peace in your lives. What will you do in the coming year? Everyone...
Brent’s Poverty Commission is a timely description and analysis of where we are at in addressing inequality and poverty. It provides us with a pathway to change the quality of life and life chances of many of our residents.
Transport of London (TfL) is responsible for managing transport services across the capital and this includes buses, Underground, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and London Trams. It also runs London River Services, Victoria Coach...
Former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings passed away on 12 November 2020 at the age of 73. He was Ghana’s longest serving Head of State. Shortly after a military coup in 1979, he handed over power to Dr Hilla Limann, President of the 3rd...
I arrived in London in September 1965 to take up a Lectureship at the London School of Economics. I had been in the US before then to take my Ph.D. at University of Pennsylvania and work in the University of California, Berkeley, California....
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, it is a pleasure to wish readers of Asian Voice a very happy, prosperous and safe Diwali.
In these darkening Autumn days, the colourful, musical and vibrant festival of Diwali always fills hearts with hope and joy. This year, more than ever,...
