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  • Is there a place for Blairism today?

    Is there a place for Blairism today?

    Is there a place for Blairism in today’s politics?

  • Labour, the NHS, and all that is Great About Britain

    Labour, the NHS, and all that is Great About Britain

    Whatever your political affiliation one credit has to go to the Labour Party – for having the foresight and giving birth to the National Health Service.

  • Stay with us Scotland

    Stay with us Scotland

    Stay with us Scotland

  • The Chatham House Rule.

    The Chatham House Rule.

    Was a guest speaker at Chatham House – The Royal Society of International Affairs in London this evening.

  • Let the Games begin…Scottish Style!

    Let the Games begin…Scottish Style!

    At the Lalit Hotel in Delhi awaiting the start of the good luck reception for the Indian Commonwealth Games Team departing for Glasgow. Hosted by the Scottish Development Agency. The room abuzz with discussions about the Scottish Referendum (I hope they vote to remain with the UK), oil & gas…

  • India & Pakistan : The Real Battle

    India & Pakistan : The Real Battle

      Here is a video of my remarks and panel discussion at Chatham House yesterday. I tried to give a variety of insights and interpretations on various aspects of the Indian election campaign. This included highlighting a speech Narendra Modi gave in Haryana in which he said the real battle…

  • Connected Women Summit 2014

    Connected Women Summit 2014

    Delighted to attend this prestigious women’s empowerment summit sponsored by Vodafone. Great line up of speakers including Cherie Blair, writer Shobha De, and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

  • "All You Need is Love"

    "All You Need is Love"

    Privileged to be attending an exhilarating fusion musical performance of the Ramayana by the children of Avanti Schools at The Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank.

  • Sewa Day Launch

    Sewa Day Launch

    At the launch event for Sewa Day 2015 – Southall Hindu Mandir.

  • Celebrating Sunil Gavaskar's birthday at Trent Bridge

    Celebrating Sunil Gavaskar's birthday at Trent Bridge

    A fantastic day at Trent Bridge. Tail Enders Shami and Kumar both scoring 50 (and going strong – phew!) Thank you Nathu Puri and Anil Puri.