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.
Diwali festivities are round the corner. One of the key elements of celebrating Diwali is playing cards! People in India like to play cards on the Diwali night with the hope that Goddess Lakshmi will bestow its blessings upon them and that luck...
Remembrance Sunday was very different this year. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, services were dramatically scaled back. The usual 10,000 or so military veterans and members of the public who pack into Whitehall had to be cut to 30. The numerous...
Smita Tharoor is a motivational keynote speaker and thought-leader on how the Unconscious Bias influences all of us. She is the founder of Tharoor Associates...
By now I am sure you have had enough of the American election fiasco. However, I felt compelled to pen a few observations. It’s clear that President Trump will not accept the result as it stands. It is also clear that President elect Biden will...
Brent Healthy Neighbourhoods have been making headlines and indeed these were debated at a special Full Council meeting a few days ago.
During the last lockdown, which was first of its kind experience for almost everyone of us, we have learnt survival skills, with bare minimum support. One of the issue that everyone of us might have felt was haircut. Hairdressers were closed...
Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru fulfilled the dream of his Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel eleven years after his death by sending defence forces to liberate Goa following failure of diplomatic attempts. The military...
We have now gone through the first wave of Covid-19. Towards the end of the first quarter to March 2020, the economy was brought down to standstill and towards the end of second quarter to June, there was some opening of the economy. In May,...
Kapil’s Khichadi proven to be correct yet again. The inquiry by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has found that Labour broke equalities law and there were serious failings in Labour leadership.
My friend, Prashant Tiwari (a leading political commentator from Delhi and an ex-advisor to former Prime Ministers of India and Mauritius)were discussing why corruption is so endemic in India
