Christina McAnea grew up in a council estate in Glasgow. Her mother was a cleaner and her father a labourer. She left school at 16 and had various jobs...
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25th Nov 2024 | Updated at 10:51pm 25th Nov 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
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 : 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...
AS I SEE IT : A journey of dedication and delivery
- 26 Sep 2024
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.
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
Incremental growth is more sustainable than sudden gains
- 13 Nov 2024
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.
What is your self-worth?
- 10 Oct 2024
You may have encountered the question of an individual's net worth, which is typically measured by the monetary value of their assets.
Avid readers of Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice will remember that along with some great individuals, I was one of the founders of the Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB)
- 21 Oct 2020
Recently in New Zealand, a Sikh charity, the “Supreme Sikh Society” has been judged as the most effective charity in reaching out to those suffering due to Covid-19, and it received the prestigious award, for the charity most effective in helping...
He is often recognised as a poet, an activist and a passionate campaigner rendering his services for the well-being of the community and known for organising cultural events for the diaspora
I was recently privileged and blessed to perform the kanya dan of my daughter. I joined amongst many fathers who have had the fortune of being part of this unique experience.
One would be surprised when after decades some hidden facts of the history are revealed: on 5 November 2014, Manik Sarkar, the former Chief Minister and a Marxist leader made a statement that a section of the then ruling Tripura royal family...
Ayesha Khawaja was born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Her father was a doctor in the armed forces and took early retirement to pursue his own business and eventually...
I was recently privileged and blessed to perform the kanya dan of my daughter. I joined amongst many fathers who have had the fortune of being part of this unique experience.
- 19 Oct 2020
Dadabhai Naoroji was approached by Gandhi from Durban seeking his guidance and support for a movement in South Africa. In his letter to Dadabhai, in July 1894, Gandhi wrote to him regarding the first Parliament of Natal under Responsible Government...
The Church is a sinner, set up by sinners and followed by sinners
